Gathering Momentum (Big Chapter Seeking Monthly Ticket)

The discussion about the missing former B-rank Legion Commander of the City Defense Army did not last long. Most of the rumors were hearsay, with almost no confirmed statements from official sources.

However, it was certain that the City Defense Army had no B-rank members.

Moreover, the City Defense Army now seemed to be in a relatively neutral position. Both the Eternal Sect and United Industries had infiltrated it, which instead left neither side able to get its hands on it.

The fact that the City Defense Army had not stepped in over the past few days also roughly reflected this situation.

And neutrality, in a sense, meant the stronger side benefited.

And right now, the strongest force in Winter City was the Eternal Sect, which held advantages in every respect.

Of course, United Industries had Rockville Energy Group behind it, making the Eternal Sect wary of provoking it.

The two major forces temporarily maintained a fragile balance as they continuously purged Winter City's remaining factions.

"Do you know the members of the Investigation Team that was sent over?"

He Ao looked at Gaster and asked quietly.

"I do."

Gaster nodded. "The leader is not from Rockville Energy Group, but a relatively neutral senior official at headquarters. This seems to be the result of a struggle among the higher-ups. He is famous for hating cults, and most of the Investigation Team are his people."

"It seems the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters is not entirely full of idiots."

Laina sighed. "But were forces opposed to Rockville Energy Group involved in this?"

"Yes."

Gaster nodded, then sighed. "That is how things are in Aines."

Countless tangled forces gathered together, forming a stable yet dangerous web of balance.

Aines was not the sole domain of Rockville Energy Group. The fact that Rockville