The air froze for several seconds.
The official's sharp gaze swept quickly over the stiff face of the "representative."
When he saw the other party nod at him, his tense expression relaxed slightly.
"Leader Wu Heng, I've heard much about you!" The official stepped forward and firmly clasped Wu Heng's hand. "We received notice that a King Yama's Palace plane had arrived. I didn't expect you to come in person."
Wu Heng nodded, his gaze passing over the official's shoulder toward the faint flashes of reflected light on the distant buildings.
Hostility Sensing allowed him to catch the dangerous gazes directed at him from all around.
After releasing their handshake, Wu Heng continued, "I came this time to discuss some cooperation with your base."
The official nodded. "Please wait a moment."
With that, he turned and walked to the side, using a communications device to contact someone.
Wu Heng did not rush him and simply waited in silence.
About two minutes passed.
"Our leader is waiting for you at the base." The official spoke politely, though his eyes still warily scanned Wu Heng and the "representative."
At that moment, five modified desert off-road vehicles rapidly approached from behind.
The Heavy Machine Guns mounted on their roofs glinted coldly beneath the setting sun.
"Please!" The official opened the car door and gestured for Wu Heng to enter.
Wu Heng nodded and got into the vehicle parked in front.
Just as the "representative" possessed by Granda was about to get in as well—
The official stretched out a hand to block the car door and said, "May peace be with you."
He spoke in the local language.
Granda controlled the body and nodded with the same smile.
Wariness flashed through the official's eyes as he continued, "What day of the week