I Call This Efficient / Sweet Rice Dumplings Taste Good

Specter had no idea that his single thought would create such a huge problem for his opponent.

However, Bai Ye wouldn't stop her. After all, the girl was feeling a bit repressed and really needed to relax, otherwise he would be the one to suffer tonight!

Chapter Twenty-Six: I Would Call It Highly Efficient

"I don't care, the Armless Union definitely needs to give an explanation."

"This matter was entirely handled by Platinum Position, so she should come forward and explain! Besides, those who died were all our people; we are victims too. This was clearly a task assigned by you, so shouldn't your Commercial Federation provide an explanation?"

"The one recommended as Platinum Position is actually Lapis Lazuli Envoys. He was in charge of collecting all the intelligence. Doesn't he bear any responsibility? Besides, what did you tell us? Ordinary scholars, powerless to even kill a chicken—ha, this has opened everyone's eyes. We all know perfectly well who is hiding information."

"Then what do you want us to do? So many people have already died, do you really need a Lapis Lazuli Envoys to atone for your sins with his own death? Don't be ridiculous. You're the ones who gave the orders, so you need to take responsibility."

The conference room was as noisy as a market, with spittle flying everywhere and heated arguments taking place.

Before the Council of Vigilantes could even exert its influence, the Armless Union and the Commercial Federation had already fallen into disarray. The reason was simple: the impact was simply too great.

Never before have so many Armless Union Knights Killers died at once.

The Commercial Federation also became anxious due to external and internal pressures.

Both sides stuck to their own version of events. These usually high-ranking figures were now acting like the lowest of barbarians, trying to subdue the other side by the volume of their voices.

"..." Outside the conference room, Platinum Enya remained silent.

After a night of rest, she felt much better. However, unsurprisingly, she received a summons from the Armless Union and the Commercial Federation.

In the past, she would have been terrified at this moment. After all, a summons from either of them would mean something extraordinary was about to happen, let alone two at the same time.

However, after what happened last night, Centaurea's tolerance level has improved considerably. It doesn't matter anymore.

Beside her, Blue Gold Roy stood obediently.

He was also summoned.

"Ahem... I did hide some things, but that's because... I haven't been sure yet." Roy explained after hearing the arguing in the conference room.

Well, he wouldn't have explained it originally, but now that Platinum has heard it, there seems to be no need to hide it anymore.

For Roy himself, this was the biggest crisis he had faced since taking the Lapis Lazuli Envoys.

Platinum remained noncommittal. Anyone with a modicum of common sense would know Roy was up to something, but unfortunately, he'd messed things up himself. Who would have thought that such an unreasonable guy was wreaking havoc in the city?

Roy sighed and continued to explain:

"According to my intelligence, a horrific Great Purge took place in the Core City Chernobog, the city where Bai Ye is located. Overnight, all spies and agents sent by all forces were eradicated without exception. Not one more, not one less."

"Originally, everyone coveted that newly formed infected city, but after their outstretched hands were severed, no one dared to reach out again. And now, the Talulah March has become a death trap for spies."

"According to the investigation by the Armless Union, this matter should be closely related to Bai Ye. However, because it is too mysterious and intelligence gathering is dangerous, we are unable to find any evidence."

"Heh, scholar..." Platinum sneered.

"We can now roughly confirm that it was Bai Ye's assistant who did it." Roy looked somewhat embarrassed.

"It definitely wasn't her. She's too dirty-minded; she made a mess everywhere."

"Cleaning is a real hassle; once it's smashed against the wall, you can't even pry it off."

"I used a more efficient method. Otherwise, we definitely wouldn't have been able to kill them all in one night."

Suddenly, a familiar voice appeared beside them, especially for Platinum Enya.

"!"

The two men turned around simultaneously, their bodies tense and their expressions anxious. They were considered among the best assassins, yet they hadn't noticed someone getting so close until their attacker spoke – this was incredibly dangerous.

"Come on, don't be so tense. Relax, I'm not some man-eating monster."

The visitor was naturally Bai Ye.

He appeared beside Platinum and Lazurite as if nothing had happened, waving to them familiarly.

"Your Excellency..." Roy felt his throat go dry. He opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.

He seemed to have heard something incredible just now; is this solid evidence?

"Shh-"

Bai Ye raised a finger to her lips and then blinked.

Although it seemed rather frivolous, neither Platinum nor Roy could relax; after all, this was the legendary Cleaner.

"We meet again, little Pegasus." Bai Ye turned to look at Centaurea.

"How did you find out about this place? The safe houses of the Armless Union are strictly confidential. Even directors of the Commercial Federation cannot leak information casually." Roy slowly reached his hand behind him.

"If I were you, I wouldn't be moving around right now..."

Bai Ye casually clenched his fist, and the air around Roy's body seemed to freeze instantly, as if Roy had been frozen solid.

Solid air—what a strange and eerie tactile sensation.

When they were teaming up to fight the black snake inside Sis' Talulah, Bai Ye had barely used this move before. He couldn't master it back then, but now he could use it easily.

After experiencing Mostima's magic firsthand, Bai Ye seemed to have gained some new insights, but he hadn't yet figured them out.

However, this does not prevent him from developing and using his powers.

"As for the location of the safe house..."

Bai Ye glanced at Platinum.

"Did you leak it?" Roy could only move his mouth, and he spoke with difficulty, but his eyes became quite terrifying.

"Don't scare girls, it has nothing to do with her. I left something on her."

Bai Ye spoke, he patted Centaurea on the shoulder.

"No wonder...you didn't kill her." Roy suddenly realized.

"Well, so now..."

Bai Ye walked to the door of the conference room.

"Tsk tsk, it's really noisy in there." Bai Ye frowned. Even without opening the door, he could still feel the noise from inside.

"You...can't go in..." Roy looked at Bai Ye and said with difficulty.

If he hadn't stopped this guy, his reign as the Lapis Lazuli Envoys would have ended. As for what kind of retribution he would face after being dethroned, he dared not think about it.

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Sweet Rice Dumplings Are Delicious

Happy Dragon Boat Festival!

Platinum looked up at Roy with some surprise.

Unexpectedly, this usually smooth and easygoing Lapis Lazuli Envoys actually spoke up to stop him. Is this guy courting death?

'At least we have to pretend...' Roy with a hint of helplessness.

In fact, he didn't want to either.

Who doesn't want to live a good life?

However, as Bai Ye and Old Wei had said in the past, sometimes, if you don't resist, something even more terrible will happen. After thinking it through, all that's left is to make a choice.

A difficult choice is when you can only choose one of two options and have to balance both sides, because you have to choose what to give up and what to gain.

After making his choice, Blue Gold Roy came to a simple conclusion: intervening might mean death, but it wasn't certain; however, doing nothing would certainly mean being purged afterward.

Roy didn't know much about the Bai Ye before him, but he knew the Armless Union very well. It was an incredibly terrifying and ruthless organization.

After figuring this out, Roy spoke up naturally.

"..."

Bai Ye neither spoke nor made a move, but merely glanced at Roy indifferently.

Then he pushed open the door.

"..."

Roy remained silent, watching as Bai Ye walked into the conference room.

Only after the door opened and closed again did Roy suddenly relax, his body slumping down to kneel.

Only now did he begin to breathe deeply.

Platinum assumed he was holding his breath because he had been too wary and cautious, but what she didn't know was that Roy's hands were trembling at that moment.

'How... is it possible that just one look from him made me... forget to breathe? Am I really that terrified?' Roy hid his trembling hands behind his back.

He was still hiding it from Platinum, not wanting to show weakness to his subordinates—a basic quality of an assassin. But at this moment, there seemed to be no need to hide it anymore.

Although Platinum herself did not betray the organization, her actions have brought too much danger to the Armless Union. It seems that something must be done.

However, before that, we still need to consult Dark Iron.

After all, as an employee, it is a big mistake to make decisions on one's own initiative, and it is not within the authority of a Lazurite to handle a Platinum Position.

Putting the Platinum matter aside for now, deep down, Lazurite began to compare her boss with Bai Ye.

If it were Dark Iron Dawei, could he really handle Bai Ye?

The boss's arrows are so powerful, he should be able to deal with him... Close combat is too dangerous. What exactly is the Bai Ye Spell? It's too bizarre. Is it some kind of mental manipulation? If I keep my distance, maybe I can manage?

However, why didn't the boss intervene when that person caused such a big commotion last night?

Roy probably didn't know that it wasn't because he was afraid that he forgot to breathe, but because he simply couldn't breathe. Without him noticing, Bai Ye was slowly drawing oxygen away from him.

With Bai Ye's current mental attributes, she has achieved such meticulous control over her powers. The oxygen grew increasingly scarce, until finally Roy could no longer breathe or absorb oxygen.

However, this move can only be considered a supplementary method and cannot be used in combat, or rather, it is not suitable.

After all, if the imaginary enemy is Great Beast, Bai Ye doesn't know whether those powerful beings truly need oxygen to survive. And against other enemies, this fighting style would be too slow; a single sword strike would be far more convenient.

It's useless against the strong, and unnecessary against the weak—it's just that awkward.

However, it is indeed very effective for intimidating others.

Bai Ye thought for a moment and then walked into the conference room.

The Armless Union has a dedicated contact person to liaise with the Commercial Federation, and right now, they're having a falling out.

Bai Ye walked in, ignoring the two sides who were arguing back and forth, and instead found the silent spokesperson Chanel.

Unlike his previous high spirits, Chanel now looked worried and haggard. He, who usually paid attention to his appearance, hadn't even shaved, and his face was covered with dark circles.

"Hey, long time no see."

Without alerting anyone, Bai Ye appeared silently beside Chanel, grabbed the speaker by the collar, and dragged him out of the conference room.

No one witnessed this scene. Compared to the assassins of the Armless Union, Bai Ye was more like a professional assassin.

In fact, he was indeed a professional. After all, this guy had been on the battlefields of the Higashi before, and had even dealt with more outrageous Higashi ninjas, so his experience was indeed extensive.

Chanel didn't even have time to react before Bai Ye dragged him out. Only after he was taken out of the conference room did Bai Ye let go of his hand.

The spokesperson collapsed to the ground, clutching his neck and coughing painfully.

"Who dares... Ah, it's... it's you!"

He looked up and saw Bai Ye, whose expression was as if he had just seen Hoshiguma.

"Yes, it's me."