The northern district had already been sealed off.
Armored vehicles stood at the intersection, and Royal Family guards stood in two rows with guns in hand. Behind the blast doors, black armor plates could still be seen slowly crawling across the walls. Unma's Nen Beast had clearly fully activated, protecting her.
The guard captain stepped forward.
"The princess consort is under the protection of the Kakin Royal Family. No one may approach without permission."
Bai Zhu glanced at the embassy's outer wall.
"I'm here to collect money from her."
"The princess consort will not pay private compensation claims."
"Then I'm here to discuss official business."
"You have no diplomatic status."
"I have victim status. Is that enough?"
The captain raised his hand, signaling the soldiers to raise their guns.
"Please leave."
Bai Zhu did not draw his sword.
"Unma still has my blood sample."
"That is a Royal Family research asset."
"She took my blood, and you call it a research asset?"
"It falls under Royal Family jurisdiction."
"Fine."
Bai Zhu stepped back half a pace.
"Milluki, tap into the broadcast."
Milluki placed the terminal on the ground, pulled out several cables, and connected them to a roadside control box that had already lost power.
"The city's main grid hasn't been restored. There aren't many broadcast channels available."
"How far can it reach?"
"The north side, the hospital, and the port warehouses. Three areas."
"That's enough."
Milluki pressed the activation key.
Nothing happened.
He lowered his head and stared at the terminal.
"There's interference."
"Can you deal with it?"
"Give me ten seconds."
"You have five."
"Are you telling me how to do my job?"
"I'm urging you to get rich."
Milluki gritted his teeth and tapped rapidly on the terminal. Several dark advertising screens along the street lit up