Red Grape Building, second-floor banquet hall.
Using the bathroom as an excuse, Liu Yi went out for a while. When she returned, she found He Chan on a call.
Only scattered fragments of speech came through the communicator.
The Rhine Star Envoy's face turned exceptionally grim.
"What did you say?!"
The hall happened to be filled with an impassioned symphony.
He slammed his hand down on the table, his fury unmistakable. He did not even try to hide it in front of Liu Yi.
A few seconds later, the call ended.
"Young Master He, what happened?"
Liu Yi was somewhat surprised. From her previous observations, this young leader of Red Grape had shown remarkable composure. What could have angered him so badly?
"Team Leader Liu."
He Chan suppressed his anger and slowly said, "Regarding our previous deal..."
"I've already consulted Madam about the deal. She said she was very interested. Hua Banner certainly would not miss an opportunity like this," Liu Yi said with a smile. "Of course, that depends on your specific offer."
To fight a force, one first had to understand it.
Lu Nanzhi led Hua Banner down the old path Old Lu had once taken after raising his flag. If she truly wanted to stop the Awakening Act, she had to understand what the act would bring to the human world.
These out-of-control individuals were priceless assets.
"There is no offer."
He Chan's voice was hoarse. "Just now, every cargo ship transporting those 'out-of-control individuals' was destroyed."
"All of them were destroyed?!"
Liu Yi's beautiful eyes widened.
She immediately asked, "Who was guarding the cargo ships?"
"Another Eight-Star Envoy from Rhine City, Yekaterina, known as the Rose of Wind." He Chan shook his head. "The attacker was extremely powerful and injured her... At the critical moment, all