Press Conferences Across Nations

A gift for V5? What could it be? A sense of doubt arose in Taiji's mind. He realized what the Fills Family was planning, but given V5's stature, the Fills Family's ability to protect themselves through the Republic of Padokea was already at its limit. Could it possibly pose a threat to V5?

His answer was soon revealed on television.

A press conference is being broadcast on television.

The person standing on the stage was someone Taiji recognized. He was one of the leaders of a certain country. Although he was not the king or prime minister, he was still very influential... a powerful figure who could control the fate of the country.

As members of the v5 committee, we need to have a certain understanding of the key figures and national conditions of each country.

Moreover, judging from the scene of the press conference, the scale was extraordinary, attracting a large number of media outlets.

As the leader spoke in public, Taiji's gaze slowly lost focus...

The core idea of this press conference is very simple: the leader complained about his dissatisfaction with V5 and was considering whether to break the treaty with V5... The words of these powerful people cannot be trusted. Much of it is actually just posturing in order to gain some leverage in the fight against the government.

But at least this press conference sent a signal to v5...

"He did it?"

Taiji stiffly turned his head to look at the smiling man beside him.

Does the Fills Family have that much power?

Isn't it said that the reason other countries haven't dealt with gangs is simply because some managers of subordinate agencies have accepted bribes?

How could such a high-ranking person be involved?

"Change to another one."

Oboro ignored Taiji's surprised gaze and continued reading.

David pressed a button on the remote control, and the screen switched to another press conference of almost identical scale and format.

On stage, another national leader said the same thing in a different guise, almost identical to the previous one.

"Continue."

Hazy.

David then kept switching TV channels... almost every video showed the same content.

Taiji's mind went blank.

How many countries? Ten?

It's obvious that these leaders in various countries seemed to have conspired behind the scenes to hold press conferences at the same time, recounting V5's 'crimes'. Some of them were small countries, while others, like the Republic of Padokea, were large enough... One country alone wouldn't be a problem, but suddenly, all the countries began targeting V5's few superpowers.

This is undoubtedly a blow and a provocation to the prestige of the five major powers!

The human world is balanced because of V5's credibility and binding force. If this is undermined, then... the human world will descend into chaos.

Once the rules are broken... what follows is war!

The contradictions and conflicts between countries will escalate to a fever pitch... and preventing a war between countries is no easy task, requiring unimaginable effort, manpower, and financial resources.

Without realizing it, Taiji's throat bobbed.

His shirt was soaked through...

Cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

They were all wrong! Everyone, including the top management of V5 and his direct superiors, was wrong! The Fills Family didn't bribe lower-level managers in other countries, because bribery alone wouldn't have the power to achieve this!

The Fills Family hasn't yet absorbed the entire mafia, so naturally they can't interfere in the economies of other countries. So... how did they manage to do it? "This person... you know him, right?"

As if knowing what he was thinking, suddenly, Long pointed to the television screen, where a bald man, his face flushed, was angrily and passionately cursing V5 in front of all the media, and asked.

"Know."

Taiji swallowed hard.

"Just a month ago, his wife died... he killed her with his own hands," Oboro said calmly.

"..."

"Just a few days after the funeral, he married a young and beautiful new love, who gave birth to a son for him early on... Speaking of which, she's related to our Fills Family ..." Long's words made Taiji realize the truth in an instant.

It's a woman! It's offspring! "There are many people like him in their country... they are all influential decision-makers in politics! If V5 wants to wipe them all out, do you think... it's possible?"

Impossible! Taiji instinctively gave the answer.

What's the difference between purging a country's political arena and starting a war? V5 is just a joint organization led by five superpowers.

In reality, it is led by the five major countries.

However, on the surface, it does not belong to any one country; it is merely using the banner of pursuing the development of all mankind. It is their own business, and they have no right to interfere.

Taiji's hands and feet were cold.

If this continues... v5 will become a joke.

These leaders controlled by the Fills Family, even if they are not the top two heads of state, are still among the top... their words carry a great deal of weight.

Tomorrow, the headlines of newspapers all over the world will probably all have the same title.

The social uproar and public opinion it caused were unprecedented! "What if... these people standing on the stage became kings... or prime ministers?" Long said lightly.

On the Six Continents, there are various countries that are open to the outside world, each with its own unique national conditions. Some are relatively modern and democratic, while others are hereditary like Kakin, and still others are autocratic monarchies like East Gorteau.

Therefore, the leaders of a country are also divided into kings or prime ministers.

Taiji was stunned.

Could it be that... the Fills Family has already...

This is the fundamental reason why various countries do not intervene in the Black Tide Incident! Beep beep beep

Suddenly, the cell phone inside Taiji's clothes rang shrilly.

"Um... Mr. Oboro, I... need to take this... call."

Taiji doesn't even need to take out his phone to know who's calling and why... V5 headquarters must be in an uproar right now.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Council must be in a real bind.

He looked pale, and after getting up he was a little unsteady on his feet, and stammered.

Even the way they address Oboro has changed.

"Hmm... It's okay, I'll wait for you... Go ahead."

Oboro waved his hand.

Then, Taiji took out his phone and ran away quickly.

"Turn the volume up a bit, let me enjoy this clowns' performance." Only Oboro and David remained in the room, and Oboro chuckled.

David turned up the TV volume.

"You tell me... isn't it tragic that the fate of humanity and nations is controlled by these greedy, selfish people?"

"That's one of the reasons we chose them and helped them in the first place... Without us, they wouldn't have reached this level. Besides, for your plan, this is actually an advantage," David added. "As for the future of the nation's people... that's probably not within their consideration. Right now, they're giving impassioned speeches, full of a sense of justice. But once they step down, they'll probably be heading straight for a life of luxury... or indulging in the pleasures of desire."

"Of course, there are responsible leaders... but based on the number we've encountered over the years, the proportion is not large. Although some people initially maintain their stance and characterization, they ultimately succumb to human nature... Once their weaknesses are exploited, they quickly fall apart."

"Hehehe..."

Hunter Association Headquarters.

The president's office.

Netero Fuza -legged in front of the chessboard, with the Beans beside him.

The two were playing chess, but now they had lost their focus.

My attention was completely drawn to the hanging television screen...

A leader of a nation is venting his discontent... This press conference, tinged with a sense of political persecution, has only ordinary citizens as its bargaining chips and innocent victims. It has little impact on the leaders themselves.

"Shut it down..."

Netero lowered his eyes, put down his teacup, and sighed.

"President, V5 is still waiting for your reply... regarding Oboro."

"That's what the bean-faced man reminded me of, "the Beans reminded him.

"Don't worry about it."

The old man looked out the window at the dark night sky.

He already knew about the Fills Family and Oboro... and the commotion was obviously... Oboro's doing.

Has this young junior already reached this level?

Meanwhile, in a bar in a city on the Yorbian Continent.

The disheveled Ging Freecss sat at the bar, a glass of a special drink prepared by the waiter in front of him, but he didn't drink it.

Just like the other patrons in the bar, they were looking at the television screen that was broadcasting.

"Here we go..."

After watching for a while, Jin lowered his head, murmured a single sentence, put down a few Jenie, put his hands in his pockets, got up and left.

After leaving the store, I felt the evening breeze.

He exhaled a breath of stale air.

The wind is a bit chilly tonight...

A light flickered in a pitch-black room.

Pariston stood with his arms crossed, the lights off, staring blankly at the little figure on the television screen, his gaze deep and unfocused... lost in thought.

The Kakin Empire.

Inside a special building.

Half-naked, Beyond lay on the large, soft bed, propping his head up with one hand.

Beside him were several beautiful women, completely naked.

Some of the women were massaging him to relax his muscles and bones, while others were feeding him food from the fruit platter.

Beyond watched the television program, a slow smile spread across his face.

His smile was radiant, his eyes burning with enthusiasm.

However, this expression made the lines and scars on his brows look particularly ferocious.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

He spoke in a deep, steady voice.

Immediately, his gaze sharpened, his eyes flashing with a piercing light. "Not bad! You actually have the courage to go to war with V5... much better than the old man! Sure enough, you're just like me... That's right, those old fogies should be eliminated!"

I'm really looking forward to meeting you...

The third update will be around 1 a. m.