Even so,
this bandaged man had no idea that the situation inside the Kuiper Belt drilling platform had already undergone enormous changes.
He remained exceptionally confident.
But the middle-aged soldier with white eagle-like eyebrows merely leaned back slightly and blew out a large smoke ring.
The smoke ring slowly rose beneath the dim yellow light before dispersing.
"Is this why you awakened the Tindalos Hounds?
"You truly do not care in the slightest whether the human civilization of the Fifth Epoch lives or dies."
The American Federation soldier's words were filled with cold condemnation, like a sharp dagger stabbing straight at the other party.
"I don't recall making such a deal with you Area 51 revivers—or rather, demons."
"Then you will remember it very soon."
The bandaged man spoke unhurriedly.
His voice seemed to come from somewhere far away.
He slowly slipped a hand into his pocket. The movement appeared gentle, yet it carried an unquestionable force.
A moment later,
the bandaged man pulled a letter from his pocket.
The letter gave off a faint gleam under the dim yellow light.
But when he saw the label on the letter, the middle-aged soldier's eyes suddenly narrowed sharply. His previously relaxed body tensed in an instant, like a cheetah poised to strike.
"England's Centaurus exploration project? Where did you obtain this information?"
There was an additional note of vigilance in his voice.
"I merely wished to ensure that our transaction proceeded smoothly."
The bandaged man spoke slowly, his voice drifting through the office like a ghost and leaving behind an impenetrable haze.
"But since that may have caused you to distrust us,
"then,
"it is indeed time to show a little sincerity."
Following his command,
a Tier 4 Transcendent, unnoticed by anyone, activated the coordinates of the Other Shore Gate for