Goodbye

Half an hour later, a middle-aged woman with a tired face came to the door.

"Long time no see, Cecilia."

Sulu felt as if time had suddenly turned back, and couldn't help but greet him with a smile.

"Who are you..."

Cecilia rubbed her dark-circled eyes, then suddenly stepped forward and gave Sulu a hug. "Sulu... so you're still alive. That's wonderful!"

"Well..."

Sulu was speechless for a moment, but he quickly understood.

Cecilia wasn't from the Inner Circle, so she didn't know many things. She only knew that there had been an attack there, and that Sulu had subsequently become a 'missing person,' so she probably thought she was dead.

"Cough cough!"

A cough came from William Jesley, whose stern face looked even older. He glared at Sulu: "You come with me!"

Although he was from the Inner Circle, he was fortunate enough to escape unharmed because he was inside the research institute when the incident occurred.

However, William's expression was not very good at this moment.

He led Sulu to a conference room, slammed the door shut, and blocked Cecilia outside, lowering his voice. "Since you left, why did you come back?"

Sulu, sensing a hint of dissatisfaction, understood.

According to the old rules, one's prolonged absence from contact would most likely be regarded as a "defection" from the school of thought.

Of course, now that the college has been transformed into a laboratory, the nature of my departure has changed; at most, I would be considered a member who left without submitting a resignation letter.

At least at the Federation legal level, there is nothing to criticize.

As for the constraints of Green Tree Castle Keep itself? Sorry... the Arcane Spirit, which previously served as the central hub and ' Oath Witness, ' is gone. Sulu left before the new contract was developed, thus taking advantage of a loophole.

"Well... after traveling the Federation, I feel that Green Tree Castle is still the best fit for me, and... I want to reclaim some things that belong to me!"

Sulu sat down, interlaced his fingers, and answered calmly.

Even if he could use experience points to deduce it, he still hoped to obtain information about the [Planeswalker] class from the Material World, since the consumption was too terrifying.

In addition, crafting the ' Sealing Card ' requires a large amount of rare spiritual materials, and Green Tree Castle has the most complete warehouse for them.

I used to hate being bound by power and influence, but after hearing the legend, my perspective and social standing immediately changed!

However, there's no need to tell William about these things.

"You mean... the Telegraph that belongs to you?"

William sighed deeply, lit his pipe, and slowly exhaled a smoke ring. "I heard that you've already sold the patent to the Francis Consortium."

"It's an authorization; I'll take a certain percentage of shares and receive dividends!" Sulu frowned.

"Although I'm from the Inner Circle, I don't know much about this matter..." William took another deep drag of his tobacco and tapped his meerschaum pipe in the ashtray. "But... your 'disappearance' was discussed in the Electrical Faction. It was almost classified as 'defection,' but Lord Slayden Walter appreciated your talent and forcibly suppressed it."

This means that it would not be a wise move for Sulu to confront Orchi, who comes from the Inner Circle Green Tree Castle.

In William's eyes, Sulu was still the same low-level professional he had been before.

After all, without activating his [Planeswalker] form, Sulu's spiritual fluctuations were contained to a terrifying degree, so much so that even some fifth-tier legendary figures couldn't detect his disguise.

"Thank you so much, Ninth Seat... But it seems like Orchi is determined to renege on his debt?" Sulu chuckled.

"It's the Sixth Seat!"

William corrected him, "After that incident, the seats in the Green Tree Council were rearranged... and I don't think your claims will be supported."

He was at least somewhat kind, revealing some information.

"Well then... goodbye."

Having obtained the information he wanted, Sulu stood up and politely said goodbye.

As he walked out of the conference room, he saw that Cecilia was accompanied by another person— Andrew!

"Haven't seen you for a long time."

At this moment, Andrew, dressed in a formal white lab coat befitting a researcher, nodded reservedly at him, his expression neither warm nor cold.

"Then, goodbye."

Sulu shrugged and walked out the door.

Faint sounds kept coming from behind.

"Andrew, how could you do this? Have you forgotten that when Victor made things difficult for you, it was Sulu who helped you!" Cecilia's disgruntled voice rang out.

"But... I'm already a full-fledged researcher."

Andrew's voice came through. "Not only that, I'll soon be chosen by Instructor Spa to become a full-fledged Apprentice... Sulu, he's been away for too long and can't keep up with us anymore."

You've changed!

"People always change, senior. You have to accept reality. We're from two different worlds, and there's no point in contacting him again."

The next day, Sulu sat at a street-side table in a restaurant, drinking coffee and reading the day's newspaper.

"Orchi Telegraph Office is about to list on the White Eagle City Stock Exchange! Many investment banks and economic analysts are optimistic, predicting a surge in the stock price... Heh..."

He saw a report in the economics section, and a mocking expression involuntarily appeared on his face.

"Oh... isn't this Mr. Sulu Potter?"

Just then, a somewhat exaggerated greeting rang out.

Sulu looked up and saw Orchi Francis.

The other person was dressed in a smart and exquisite suit, with a gold-stamped tie, and carried a cane with a gemstone inlaid at the top. His black silk top hat matched his long, burgundy hair perfectly.

He looked just like a gentleman from high society.

No, he already is.

"Orchi..."

Sulu crossed his legs. "Are you here to talk to me about dividends and stock options?"

Orchi's playful expression froze.

Having learned of Sulu Potter's appearance through some channel, he spent a great deal of manpower and resources to track down Sulu's residence and then stormed up to him, all in an attempt to create a powerful psychological pressure.

But to his surprise, the other party didn't seem to care about that, leaving him feeling like he'd punched nothing and was about to cough up blood.

"Dividends and stock options?"

He sat opposite Sulu, and a group of bodyguards began clearing the room. "As the chairman of the Telegraph Company, I regret to inform you that due to your previous absences from the financing board meetings, the shareholding has continued to decline, which has crossed the red line set in our contract. I will personally fund the purchase of your shares."

Orchi stared at Sulu, seemingly wanting to see expressions of shock, anger, or something similar.

But he was disappointed. Sulu's expression remained perfectly calm, like a still lake, without the slightest ripple. "Really? So you've come to give me money?"

"You..."

Orchi's expression immediately turned gloomy.

He stepped forward and lowered his voice. "Don't think I don't know what you did in the White Tower! If you know what's good for you, get out of here now, or I'll hand over the evidence to Green Tree Castle and make you a traitor!"