The courtyard where the Dragon Country delegation was staying.
The atmosphere was as oppressive as the eve of a heavy storm.
While Luna sat calmly in the main seat, the others, including Xuanwu, had faces marked by lingering anger and frustration.
"What on earth happened!"
Xuanwu's chest still felt a dull ache, and his voice was low.
"What kind of heinous thing did that bastard 'Kong' do? To make her kill him in such a way, right in front of the whole world! And, Huang!"
He turned to Luna, his tone filled with confusion and a hint of anger.
"Why didn't you act just now? No matter how strong she is, if we teamed up, could we really not suppress her?"
The others also looked at Luna with complex gazes.
Today's humiliation wasn't just about Kong being killed; it was about the loss of Dragon Country's face in the top international circles.
If Lord Luna had intervened forcefully, even if only for a brief confrontation, the situation might have been different.
Luna picked up the slightly cool teacup in front of him, took a shallow sip, and set it down. His movements were calm and unhurried.
"Kong."
He spoke, his voice not loud, yet it instantly silenced the room.
"Once used his talent, Life Transfer, to directly transfer and implant an Alien embryo into her chest."
"Using this as blackmail, he forced her to sign a Master-Servant Contract witnessed by the Main God, intending to completely control her."
His calm narration made everyone gasp.
An Alien embryo... implanted in her chest... a Master-Servant Contract... Even for these experts who were accustomed to the cruelty of the dungeons, they could instantly imagine the level of malice, despair, and humiliation involved in using such despicable means against a young girl.
It was trampling on a person's life and dignity, toying with them at will.
Not to mention, the death of having an Alien burst through one's chest was incredibly tragic and horrific.
No wonder... no wonder that 'Ye's' killing intent was so pure and relentless.
This was no longer a simple grudge; it was a deep-seated, unforgettable humiliation and trauma that had to be washed away with blood.
Everyone fell silent.
Their previous dissatisfaction and questioning deflated rapidly, like a punctured balloon.
Putting themselves in her shoes, who could tolerate it? Kong's end was entirely of his own making.
"Furthermore."
Luna's gaze swept over the crowd. He paused and continued.
"Her talent belongs to the deep beastification category, possessing a Complete Beast Form, and she follows the Slaughtering Path."
"In terms of pure physical strength and close-quarters destructive power, no one among the current SSS-Rank Hunter can face her head-on. When she unleashes her true form, everyone present would die. That is one of the reasons I chose not to act immediately."
"Secondly, Forti's words were very clear. This was a personal grudge. If we had forcibly intervened in the name of the state, the nature of the situation would have changed."
"At that point, it would no longer be a duel between two Hunters, but a national war between Dragon Country and America. At this juncture, if our SSS-Rank combat power suffers any losses, the subsequent competition for strange artifacts, and even our national destiny, will be at a disadvantage."
Luna spoke very realistically.
Anger cannot solve problems; the comparison of strength and the weighing of the overall situation are fundamental.
"By the way."
Beside him, a thin man who had been listening in silence and was responsible for intelligence analysis suddenly spoke, his voice dry.
"The words she just spoke were in Mandarin. Very standard, even with a bit of an old-era northern accent."
These words jolted everyone awake.
They suddenly recalled.
Yes, from 'Long time no see' to 'Get lost,' and then her final whisper to Kong, that crisp, youthful yet cold voice was indeed speaking perfectly enunciated Mandarin!
"She is... a Dragon Country person?!"
Another younger member's eyes instantly sparkled with excitement, his voice trembling.
"Then doesn't our Dragon Country have four SSS-Rank Hunter?!"
The first, second, seventh, and ninth were all in Dragon Country. What a dream lineup! It would be enough to crush the entire world!
Luna glanced at him, and that look quickly cooled his excitement.
"She won't be coming back."
Luna's voice was flat, as if he had already seen through everything.
"Leaving aside that Kong's actions have completely crushed any sense of belonging she might have had for Dragon Country, just look at her now. Forti, an SSS-Rank Hunter, is subservient to her like a subordinate."
"Those elite American Hunters hold her in even greater awe."
"Do you think she would give up the power, strength, and loyalty she already holds in her hands to return to a place that once hurt her and where she would need to re-adapt to the rules?"
"Just for the sake of being called a compatriot and a potential empty title?"
Luna shook his head, his tone carrying a rare hint of melancholy and sharpness.
"Her ambition is far greater than we imagined. When I observed her eyes, there was no nostalgia for her homeland, only a pure desire for power and control."
"Her goal, I'm afraid, is not just a corner of America."
After a pause, Luna directly stated his judgment.
"What she wants might be to control all of America, and perhaps... even more."
"Now, for us, the best situation is that Dragon Country doesn't take the initiative to provoke her, and she won't point the spear of war at Dragon Country for the time being. We maintain a dangerous balance."
After listening, the last bit of hope in everyone's hearts was extinguished, replaced by deep frustration and a ventless rage.
This rage eventually turned entirely toward the now-mangled Kong and the forces behind him.
If not for this fool's greed and malice, Dragon Country could have had such a glorious future! With the first and second ranks side by side, why would they worry about not being able to lead the new era?
Unfortunately, there are no 'ifs'... On the other side, Lilith returned to the hotel.
The atmosphere in the room was completely different.
The accompanying Sentinel Alliance Hunters, though trying to maintain a surface of solemnity, had excitement and awe overflowing from their eyes.
It was so heartening!
In front of the world's top powers, she had crushed a powerful enemy with thunderous momentum, forcing the two strongest people in Dragon Country to choose to avoid her edge!
This strength, this dominance, and this power completely won over these warriors who worshipped strength.
Previously, some politicians within the Sentinel Alliance still had doubts because of Lilith's native language, worrying about her stance and loyalty.
But after today, all doubts vanished into thin air.
To publicly and decisively break ties with the Dragon Country representatives, and even kill one of their important combatants in public, was undoubtedly the most significant pledge of loyalty.
Between her and Dragon Country, there was no longer any room for reconciliation!
From now on, she was an American, the sharpest sword and the sturdiest shield of the Sentinel Alliance, and... their most awe-inspiring leader.
Soon, the Supreme Council of the Sentinel Alliance, far away in the American homeland, received a detailed report.
In the meeting room, after a brief silence, a resolution was passed unanimously: to pour resources into fully supporting the growth of Apocalypse, consolidating its bond with Lilith, and shaping her into the symbol and core military force of America in the new world.
An SSS-Rank leader who was so powerful and had completely broken with the Eastern power was a strategic asset more precious than any aircraft carrier fleet.
In the room, Lilith had already changed out of her military jacket, which carried a faint scent of blood. Wearing a shirt, she stood before a giant floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the sparsely lit yet undercurrent-filled Tokyo.
Forti stood quietly three steps behind her, like a most loyal shadow.
"Has the news been sent back?"
Lilith didn't turn around, her voice calm.
"Yes, Master."
Forti responded respectfully.
"The Sentinel Alliance has clearly stated that they will increase their support."
"Additionally, the informants we arranged in the Japan report that the abnormal gathering of people in Tokyo and the surrounding areas is continuing, and weak fluctuations similar to life energy being drained have been detected in some areas. It's very hidden, but it definitely exists."
A cold light flashed in Lilith's red eyes.
"Sacrifices, huh. They really are a pack of mad dogs."
She whispered to herself, but a faint hint of interest appeared in her eyes...
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