Xiao Ran gritted his teeth and strode toward the United delegation, all of whom had already been subdued. As he passed the ashen-faced old man from the Ceran Family, he kicked him squarely in the abdomen. Though Xiao Ran had deliberately held back, the kick still doubled the old man over, leaving him gagging and vomiting something disgusting.
Only when he reached the United delegation did Xiao Ran realize that the venue contained not only people from Orb and the United delegation, but also guests representing PLANT, Mars, and other independent nations and factions. After taking a deep breath, he waved a hand and instructed those beside him, "Take the guests somewhere else to rest. Tonight's reception will proceed as scheduled. Tell them I will personally apologize to them there."
Bargyll, who had remained at Xiao Ran's side, nodded to several people nearby after hearing his words. Only a few of them were cabinet members who had not gone along with the Ceran Family, though they had also remained silent under immense pressure. The rest were guards and senior military officers.
To them, Xiao Ran's instructions were no different from orders. They scattered to speak with the people who had originally come to witness the ceremony, while Xiao Ran, surrounded by a large group, walked over to the completely restrained United delegation standing before him.
Looking at the different expressions on the delegates' faces—anger, cruelty, ashen despair, hopelessness—Xiao Ran's expression and voice turned colder than ice. There was no fury in his tone, yet everyone could feel the suppressed rage and killing intent within it.
"United, huh. Very good. Truly very good. You abducted me for no reason, brainwashed me in an attempt to control me, and now you even dared come here to lie in wait for me. Assassination