The pen scratched across the paper. Reviewing documents, Liz looked as though she had become an emotionless processing machine, wearing an expression that said she knew nothing and saw nothing.
"Gone for over two months, and you've already arranged a little secretary for yourself?"
Zuiyas tossed a dried fruit into his mouth as he spoke. He acted as naturally as if he were at home, probably because he had no shame.
"Byakuya, why did you call me here this time?"
Zuiyas began pretending not to understand, and Wood did the same beside him.
"..."
Su Xiao did not answer. The atmosphere grew awkward for a moment. It was worth noting that Bubu Wang, A'Mu, and Baja seemed to have expected this, so they had slipped away in advance.
"Don't make things so tense. Wood, this is your fault. Byakuya has been searching for the location of Dead Silence City all this time, yet you hid in the shadows. Is that really appropriate?"
Zuiyas looked at Wood with faint disdain and contempt. Wood said nothing, but thought, When it comes to shamelessness, I bow to you.
"Don't look at me like that. I'm different from you. I hid in the shadows to wait for an opportunity. I even had my daughter come assist Byakuya before. Ask him if you don't believe me."
"..."
Su Xiao said nothing. He had already grown used to Zuiyas's way of doing things.
"You're truly shameless."
Wood could not hold back any longer.
"Bullshit! This is called planning."
Zuiyas remained composed. Anyone who did not know better might have thought he had made some enormous contribution to finding Dead Silence City.
"The past doesn't matter. Turn the page. Let's discuss what comes next."
Zuiyas changed the subject. His half-joking tone faded, and his expression gradually became