Maren spoke quite quickly, but some of those present were still too impatient to wait. Not far behind him, a particularly booming voice rang out:
"Four out of seven. One of the most important points is practically confirmed already, so what are we still talking about here? Just make a move!"
"General Kony, the Association's position is that we shouldn't jump to conclusions lightly, considering the Blood Flame Order's past strength and conduct..."
"Isn't there also that Mister Mo?"
Maren explained smoothly, "Because time was short, based on the channels currently available to us, this Mister Mo has absolutely no legitimate records. Everything we could find is suspected of being fabricated..."
"Then what the hell are we still talking about? He's obviously an impostor. And judging by the nerve he's got, his strength can't be weak either. If this guy weren't an Extraordinary Species... ahem, wouldn't certain people who bully the weak and fear the strong have swallowed him whole long ago?"
Hearing General Kony raise his voice, the attendees had thought they were about to hear some oath like "I'll eat shit on a livestream." Instead, the man caved so quickly.
Clearly, his earlier impatient tone had been intended to stir things up.
Cold laughter rose all around.
Although General Kony carried the title of "General," he did not belong to any military force at all. He was the leader of a private armed force active in the Central and North African region.
Though this man was an Extraordinary Species, he was famously shameless. Today, he might be a city's Guardian; tomorrow, he could become the leader of a roaming band of raiders. His big mouth had made him enemies everywhere. He had become somewhat more restrained in recent years, but his true nature still surfaced from time to