"First on the agenda is a detailed summary of our first victory in resisting the invasion."
This World Conference of the Dihua Ability Institute was being broadcast live across the globe.
Since the planet was under threat, it was necessary to disclose all the information they had.
Moreover, the incident involving the traitor Feng Rui had placed immense external pressure on the Dihua Ability Institute. The Masked Dean also needed to use the broadcast to emphasize the significance of this victory against the invasion, cover up Feng Rui's betrayal, and continue steering the Dihua Ability Institute toward becoming the World Center.
Everyone had assumed that the Masked Dean would use a stiff, official tone to summarize the significance of their victory. Yet when the camera turned toward him, an event that shocked the entire world occurred. Even the several deans present revealed stunned expressions.
Before speaking, the Masked Dean actually placed his palm on the white Smiling Face Mask he had never removed.
That movement caused everyone in the conference hall—including the World Government executives and core members who had been invited—to hold their breath. What kind of face was hidden behind the mask? The entire world wanted to know.
"Rip... rip!"
The seemingly ordinary white mask tore away the flesh of his face along with it when he removed it.
"This..."
A completely burned, twisted, and contorted face appeared before the world, even the eyeballs deformed and distorted.
Because the skin and flesh had been torn away together, the bloodied face was deeply unsettling. However, after a few seconds, time rewound, and flesh quickly regrew across his face.
The burned appearance did not change, though. It remained bizarre and hideous.
The mask moved its crooked mouth as it spoke: "Let me briefly introduce myself. I come from the human