Woodpecker Hut, Barbara

Yar handed over the data report and said, "Special Envoy Keli, the experimental report is here."

Keli rudely snatched the data report from Yar's hand.

If the paper had not been of fairly good quality, that grab might have torn the reports apart on the spot.

Keli looked over the new data report.

She frowned.

A trace of displeasure flickered through her heart.

Though it was still a failed result, this data report was enough to redeem Yar and the others for their earlier performance playing Wizard Cards.

Keli said, "Fine, this research report is at least presentable. But failure is failure."

"Also, one person in your data reports did not write a report."

"According to the rules, since that person did not submit a data report, it means he has no experience participating in this research."

After Keli finished speaking, Chris lowered his head.

She was talking about him.

However, Chris felt that he could not blame anyone else for it.

Yar had asked him to write a data report, but Chris himself had failed to measure up.

After Keli confirmed the result, she prepared to leave.

But Yar spoke up. "Special Envoy Keli, I—I would like to apply for an extension on the research room."

Hearing this, Keli turned around, a completely undisguised sneer curling across her lips.

"Yar, although a special envoy has the authority to extend a research room's term, exercising that authority also requires the envoy to bear a certain amount of risk."

"You have already invested a great deal of resources and time into this research, yet there is still no sign of success. I cannot take the risk of guaranteeing a project of yours with such high research risks."

Keli swept her gaze over Yar and the others' disappointed faces. A curve formed