The Hand's Decision 2/2

Madam Gao's words silenced the room for a moment. Ever since Hayato had entered her sights, Madam Gao had been collecting surveillance footage related to him.

Yet whether it was the harbor, Chinatown, or the Chinese restaurant at the end, every electronic device had malfunctioned.

It definitely was not a coincidence.

As a result, the only source regarding Hayato's combat strength was Madam Gao's account. And in her description, Hayato was like an omnipotent mutant.

It was too hard to believe.

Or rather, was this even something a human could accomplish?

Yet Kirigi and the petrified bull were right there before them.

They remained silent for a long time.

Alexandra said gravely, "I disagree with handing over the Dragon Bones..." Her gaze traveled over the others.

Bakuto smiled. "There are still things I'm interested in. I want to live a few hundred more years."

Madam Gao said, "This old woman doesn't want to die either."

Alexandra's gaze swept over Sowande and Murakami.

Murakami said in a low voice, "Three against two. Does our opinion still mean anything?"

"It doesn't," Alexandra said. "But I want to know."

Murakami's expression was blank, clearly showing that he had no desire to answer Alexandra.

Sowande said, "I agree with you."

Madam Gao said, "Then we hand over the Beast?"

Alexandra suddenly laughed. "Why should we hand over the Beast? Or rather, what right do we have to hand it over? Does the Beast belong to us? It never did. We were only responsible for the sacrifices and the exchange."

That was also why Alexandra wanted to extend her life with the Dragon Bones rather than achieve immortality through resurrection by the Beast.

Resurrection came at a price.

Madam Gao asked, "So?"

"We hand over nothing, neither the Beast nor the Dragon Bones." Alexandra suddenly