The Nightless Sky Family doesn't knock

The members of "Order" who came this time are all capable of standing on their own.

The only one whose direct combat ability is somewhat lacking is "Loquat Candy," the "Doctor."

However, if it's a life-saving measure, no one would think "Loquat Candy" is weak.

Not to mention...

This idea of splitting up was initially proposed by "Loquat Candy".

So, everyone naturally began to divide up their respective areas to explore and prepared to take action.

After Xiao Nian, as "Count Arase Nian," who was on good terms with Joe Solence, Xiao Nian's understanding of the Great Wilderness might even be deeper than that of the City That Never Sleeps.

Her Communicator also contained various data and Map about the Great Wilderness —including, of course, various "abandoned" outposts and factory facilities.

This is why Xiao Nian was able to propose the "search separately and one by one" solution, and it was accepted by everyone.

Because Xiao Nian can actually mark out the suspicious facilities one by one and plan the routes so that they can find them one by one.

At the same time...

The fact that everyone agreed on this plan, which was undeniably somewhat "risky," wasn't solely due to its "feasibility."

More importantly, it's because...

In today's "Order," everyone is more or less aware that the value of a "Director" is absolutely equivalent to at least the level of a head of a major city or a regional Inspector.

His achievements, abilities, potential... including his relationship with the "Hacker," all determine that the safety of the "Director" is extremely precious.

Moreover, the words he left behind... should indeed be taken seriously.

In the past, every time "Order" chose to prioritize the intelligence and information of "The Director," it has been the right decision, at least for now.

Especially those people here... because they hold high positions, have access to more information, and have more or less worked with the "Director," they have all personally experienced the "Director's" prowess.

They place even greater importance on the "Director" than ordinary "Order" members!

Therefore...

Besides the "feasibility," taking the risk for the Director also had an absolute "necessity."

So, after the simple allocation of areas on the Xiao Nian...

No one raised any further objections; everyone quickly left the outpost and headed towards their assigned areas!

On the Great Wilderness, the various members of "Order" dispersed again to investigate. Nightless Sky Huo Ming led a team to take over the now-empty outposts, while Nightless Sky Fire Apricot traveled through the underground passage to the city...

At this moment, on the top floor of the Universal Trade Association Building in the Inner City the City That Never Sleeps.

The door to Kim Solence' office was pushed open by himself.

Kim Solence, who was alone on the office's observation deck, overlooking the bustling city at dawn and enjoying his freshly brewed Coffee, sighed softly when he heard light footsteps behind him.

The locked door was opened without his permission, and the alarm hadn't even gone off... This clearly indicated an intrusion by a highly skilled Alchemy.

However, Kim Solence remained completely calm.

The enormous man, whose suit was stretched taut, simply placed his Coffee on the table beside him and spoke in a low voice.

"Do Nightless Sky Family know how to use the door?"

A cheerful voice came from behind.

"Hoo hoo... As expected, you knew all along. The ones who invaded this building the day before yesterday weren't some Remnants of 'Supreme Evolution'."

Kim Solence turned his head and saw the long-haired girl dressed in a solemn black kimono. Looking into her blood-red eyes, he sighed softly.

"At first, I was really fooled, but after investigating further, I found out... it was your daughter who did it."

"My daughter broke into my sister's office, and now my mother has pried open my office door... It's truly a family tradition of recklessness."

Walking into this office...

Naturally, it is the Nightless Sky Yong Lian.

After she walked in, she swaggered in and sat down on the sofa in the living room as if she were in her own home. She poured Coffee from the Coffee pot into a porcelain cup and took a sip by herself.

Then, Nightless Sky Yong Lian frowned and shook her head.

"Wow, this tastes awful... Old Jin, you've burnt these beans... Coffee is never as good as tea, and your brewing skills are absolutely terrible. You should leave this to the servants."

Kim Solence picked up his cane and ignored Nightless Sky Yong Lian's criticism of his Coffee.

He slowly walked to the coffee table opposite the sofa, stood there, and looked down at Nightless Sky Yong Lian, saying softly, "You've been quite patient. Nightless Sky Fire Apricot is such a powerful Alchemy Genius and Chosen of God Candidate, and you've kept her hidden for almost twenty years."

"The entire City That Never Sleeps really thinks she's crazy... just like the entire City That Never Sleeps thought you were 'good-for-nothing' back then."

"If I didn't know your plans, I would have thought that 'Nightless Sky Huo Le' was just a front, and that you were planning to directly make Nightless Sky Fire Apricot the Family Head."

Hearing Kim Solence's sharp words, Nightless Sky Yong Lian spoke slowly.

"What, are you jealous? I have such a wonderful daughter... Doesn't it make you itch with envy, Old Jin?"

Kim Solence tapped his cane, the silver-plated head striking the stone floor of his office with a crisp "clang."

"Don't give me that crap, Nightless Sky Yong Lian... Don't you know how my most talented eldest son died?"

"He wanted to use 'fear' himself, there was nothing I could do," Nightless Sky Yong Lian chuckled. "Besides, didn't I lose six percent of my market share and a whole set of High-level Alchemy to you? If I had no legitimate reason for doing so or if the compensation was unreasonable, you would have started a war with me long ago... You already admitted defeat back then, and you've been bringing it up all these years, you're such a nag, Old Jin."

"Besides... his mother's family is also difficult to deal with. If you were to force him to be your heir, you yourself wouldn't really want to," Nightless Sky Yong Lian said, circling her fingers around the rim of her Coffee, causing ripples to spread across the liquid inside. "As it turns out... Sherf and Larry are quite good too, don't be shy!"

Kim Solence leaned on his cane, a helpless expression on his broad face.

"You bastard, you haven't really left your dilapidated tower in ten years, and today you finally come out just to break into my office and gossip about me behind my back?"

Nightless Sky Yong Lian stretched and said softly, "It's a misunderstanding, Old Jin... it's a misunderstanding."

"I've come today... to see you, my old friend and old rival, one last time."

Upon hearing what Nightless Sky Yong Lian said and seeing her languid and relaxed posture, Kim Solence's expression Cataclysm.

He held his cane horizontally in front of him, bowed slightly, and spoke in a very solemn tone.

"You... you want to kill me?"