In the Virtual World, Artur, the Supreme Expert of Bear Country, and the others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock and suspicion.
Something seemed off about Evelyn.
This Star Radiance Second-Order powerhouse, who had always been so proud, was actually bowing her head to Xu Jingming and even calling him Master?
"I know what you're thinking."
Evelyn's red lips curled slightly, a trace of disdain flashing through her eyes. "But Master is Master. I'm willing to brave fire and water for him, and I wouldn't hesitate even to give my life."
She gracefully brushed back her long hair.
"As for an alliance? Keep dreaming. That idiot Redding already fell at Master's hands an hour ago."
"What?" Ers abruptly rose to his feet, his face filled with shock.
"If you know what's good for you, submit now. Otherwise..."
Evelyn sneered and swept her gaze meaningfully over them. "You'll soon learn the price of defying Master's will."
With that, she left the Virtual World without waiting for their response.
In her eyes, they were merely a pack of useless rabble. How dare they defy Master's will?
The conference room fell deathly silent.
After a while, Ers said in a low voice, "I'll confirm it."
With that, his figure vanished from the Virtual World. A few minutes later, when he returned, his expression had grown even more grave.
"Although I can't reach Redding, his family is already in chaos. The news... is probably true."
"This..."
Cold sweat seeped from Artur's forehead as his thick fingers unconsciously tapped against the table.
One Star Radiance Second-Order powerhouse had submitted, while the other had fallen. How could they possibly resist?
"How about... we contact Xu Jingming ourselves?"
Artur made the tentative suggestion.
"I agree."
"Seconded."
The Supreme Expert from India and Ers nodded one after