Jin Solence

With the departure of the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, the technology and security departments of the Universal Trade Association finally regained control of the alchemy facility in Joe Solence's office area.

The Safe Mode was deactivated, the heavy alchemical metal plates were removed, and the door was flung open with a bang.

Before opening the door, Joe Solence had already used the restored communication device to communicate with several supervisors outside and confirmed that the attackers had retreated.

So, after the door opened, the first people to rush in were not armed security personnel, but a medical team.

Sixteen medical personnel and alchemy equipment maintenance workers dressed in emergency rescue gear rushed in, surrounding Joe Solence. Various testing and life-support instruments were instantly hung all over her body, making Joe Solence look like a medical equipment display stand.

After completing the first round of basic checks, although most of the staff remained with Joe Solence, a few were sent to Xiao Nian and Good Night's side.

But...

Joe Solence also suffered from wear and tear on his prosthetic body and minor injuries caused by overdrawing his Alchemy Energy, overloading his Alchemy Shield, and taking the brunt of the explosion. He definitely needs treatment and maintenance.

However, Xiao Nian had almost no injuries on his body.

Although she had just fought against Nightless Sky Fire Apricot in a style that was almost like "trading injuries for injuries," her injuries were definitely much more serious than Joe Solence '.

During the battle, Xiao Nian was severely injured, both in terms of the damage to his Alchemy Component and his own body.

But...

According to the instrument readings, Xiao Nian appears to be very healthy and energetic.

This is, of course, because... the final blow from the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, which was like a gift, also used "Life Energy" to conveniently heal all of Xiao Nian's injuries.

Furthermore, due to the effect of [Theseus’s Self], although the repair of these Life Energy should not normally be effective against Alchemy Component, Xiao Nian can use the effect of the [Exclusive item] to involve the Alchemy Component in her body's "overall recovery" process, thereby utilizing the redundant Alchemy Energy and making the Alchemy Component in her body completely renewed.

Even Liang Good Night, who was sleeping on the ground, needed treatment more than Xiao Nian.

After all, Good Night's buttocks were indeed bleeding.

Of course, this was a minor injury in itself—the medical personnel there had brought the highest-level alchemical medical equipment to treat Joe Solence, so using it on Good Night Ye to stop the bleeding from his already minor buttock injury was a piece of cake.

During this treatment, Good Night finally woke up.

"Eh... Xi Ba, is it over?"

Xiao Nian walked up to Good Night and nodded.

"Well, it's over... In short, I guess I managed to drive away the intruders and those Raccoon."

Good Night looked at Xiao Nian beside him and immediately chimed in, "Xi Ba, Year God is mighty! So, do you know who did it?"

Good Night lowered his voice and asked.

The Xiao Nian nodded. "'Schreiber' sent a master from the Nightless Sky Family to test me... However, to the outside world, we'll just claim to be Remnants of 'Supreme Evolution,' that's what Joe Solence and I said too."

"After all, Schreiber didn't cause us any real trouble... cooperating with him is a risk we had to take."

Upon hearing this, Good Night scratched his butt, somewhat indignantly. "Xi Ba..."

Clearly, he knew that if he calculated it that way, his buttocks would have been injured for nothing.

But Good Night was sensible enough to understand the bigger picture; although he cursed once, he eventually nodded.

"Alright... Comrade Xiao Nian, let's do it this way. I, Xi Ba, won't stoop to Schreiber's level!"

"However, I'll definitely tell the 'Director' when I get back. That Xi Ba needs to be taught a lesson by the 'Director'."

Good Night said indignantly.

And after Good Night Ye and Xiao Nian reached an agreement...

Following the medical team, the heads of the security department, the technology department, and the entire Universal Trade Association who were inside the building that day all rushed in and knelt down before Joe Solence.

"Your Excellency Joe Solence, our negligence today led to your Assassin attempt; our sins are grave and our guilt immeasurable!"

Those managers who were usually high and mighty became extremely humble, and their apologies were louder and louder than the last.

Although many of them, in terms of company rank, are at the same level as Joe Solence, or even some are at a higher level...

However, now that such heinous cases as assassinations of Royal Nobles have occurred, company rank is no longer important.

These people had to rely entirely on Joe Solence to avoid losing their jobs and being exiled to the Great Wilderness.

Even... this is because Joe Solence suffered almost no substantial injury—the medical team's preliminary report stated that Joe Solence only sustained some minor injuries.

If there are any serious injuries or lasting effects, even if Joe Solence is lenient, the best outcome for these guys will be being kicked out of the company and out of the Inner City.

Joe Solence was well aware of this as well, pointing to Xiao Nian standing to the side.

"You should all be very grateful to Count Arase Nian. Without her... you would truly be 'atrocious'."

"Oh, by the way, head of the Security Department, come here," Joe Solence said, having already known that Xiao Nian was going to investigate "Supreme Evolution," and naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass. "I've roughly confirmed the identity of the attackers. In a bit, you'll draft a report, then contact the publicity department and arrange for a few media outlets to hold a press conference. I want to directly announce the attackers' identities, and then, in the company's name, launch the next phase of the operation to eliminate the forces that planned this assassination—any problem?"

As Joe Solence said this, the Security Department chief who had come forward to listen to the instructions looked troubled.

"Your Excellency, Mr. Qiao... Regarding the nature of this attack and assassination attempt, I've received some instructions from above... A press conference is scheduled, but... uh, the content of the press conference has already been finalized."

Joe frowned. "Arranged in advance? What do you mean... Do you think you know better than me who the attackers are? The company plans to exploit my victimhood for profit—how audacious! And who is this 'higher-ups' you're talking about?!"

The Security Department supervisor, sweating profusely, hurriedly said, "No, no..."

But then, a series of "thump, thump" sounds came from the doorway.

A sound like wood striking stone rang out.

At the same time, loud voices came from outside the door.

"Don't make things difficult for these supervisors, Joe, this is my decision."

Soon, a tall and imposing man with a cane walked in. His figure was not much different from Joe Solence', and he was also dressed in a well-tailored suit and looked like a small mountain.

Joe Solence looked at him and sighed.

"King Solence, my beloved Family Head, my dear Older Brother... it's you."