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Punk had no way of finding an answer to the questions concerning the "Tide of Fate" and the "Wheel of Flickering." For now, all he knew were these two obscure names, and two names laden with hidden implications were far from enough to yield any useful intelligence.

So, after the question arose, Punk quickly tucked this temporarily unsolvable problem back into a corner of his mind.

"This is a question that cannot be answered for now. Perhaps I truly am not suited to coming into contact with information of this level yet."

Punk thought calmly.

Not speculating about things one did not understand—this was the mindset every cautious mage ought to possess. Before obtaining enough information, reckless guesswork would only disrupt one's thoughts and create false perceptions.

What the caster needed to do now was not attempt to analyze intelligence beyond his reach, but quietly remember this question and continue listening attentively to the Chairman's speech.

In the span of Punk's whirling thoughts, the Chairman, who had remained silent for roughly two or three seconds, had already begun answering the doubts raised by the Silencers.

However... the answer given by this Chairman, who was always as still as an ancient well, was even more simple and brutal than Punk had expected.

"...My answer is—no comment!"

It was an answer that struck the ground with force, delivered in a calm tone yet carrying the threat of a raging storm.

"No comment!"

Yes, the Chairman's answer was merely a concise and unequivocal "no comment," and it appeared to be a thoroughly prepared answer at that.

However... upon hearing the Chairman's response, the many Legendary professionals present, Punk included, could not help but freeze slightly.

Although the speaker on the stage had uttered only four ordinary and easily understood words in the Common