South Korean National Team

The moment those words were spoken, the meeting room fell silent.

Clearly, the Great Detective Island Master before them was more inclined to believe that Netarei City itself had a problem and intended to handle the matter with a hard-line approach.

Of course, the Yeke Kingdom was currently in internal chaos and was blocking news from getting out.

Most people also believed something was wrong.

The few people arranged by the headquarters exchanged glances. The accompanying level 15 priest casually asked, "Wouldn't doing this cause a misunderstanding with the Yeke Kingdom?"

Wu Heng looked at him and replied, "We're going there to investigate a case, not to foster friendly relations between two countries. We can notify them in advance when we're close to the port."

"Even so, wouldn't that be discourteous? After all, we represent the Association Headquarters," the priest persisted.

Scratch, scratch, scratch~!

Just as Wu Heng was about to retort, the sound of writing came from across the room.

The level 18 investigator had somehow begun taking notes.

He was using a fountain pen, the mass-produced common model.

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow and softened his tone. "Etiquette is for friends, not suspects. Once the matter is investigated clearly, there'll be plenty of time to show etiquette at a dance."

"I agree with Island Master Wu Heng. Telling them beforehand wouldn't that be tipping them off? The leaders' attitude should be serious and stern as well." A Blood Race member clad in a heavy cloak, their face obscured, spoke up.

The voice was low and neutral, making it hard to tell whether it belonged to a man or a woman.

The priest snorted coldly and said nothing more.

The old mage, Janvito, continued, "I also agree with Island Master Wu Heng's arrangement. What about Elder Tapani? Do you