The last words still echoed across the altar, and the surging, searing Thornfire was still burning.
The guards, researchers, and logistics staff stared in shock at Su Yi, who stood before them with an overwhelming presence.
Mata's expression was grim. His eyes were fixed on the Thornfire in Su Yi's hand, and he truly did not dare attack.
He might wield enormous influence on Rhode Star, but his L35 Rank did not even qualify him as middle management within the company.
Su Yi had now earned the attention and recognition of Company Headquarters. At the last evaluation meeting, an L40 executive from Headquarters had even singled him out for praise.
Mata was so desperate to control Ilis and marry her off because he wanted to use a marriage alliance to climb higher and transfer to Company Headquarters.
Under company regulations, any action taken against someone blessed with Thornfire required an order from Company Headquarters.
Even if Mata found a legitimate, regulation-compliant reason to kill Su Yi, it would not affect his current position.
But he would never have another chance at promotion.
At that thought, his perspective suddenly shifted.
This kid is talented!
His abilities are probably why they managed to kill a god this time.
Ilis could never have pulled it off with what little she had.
Twenty-two years old, level twenty, wielding Thornfire, hugely popular among the lower ranks, and capable of leading his people to crush a demigod!
Mata looked at the steel Divine Body, now completely shattered, and wariness flashed in his eyes.
His Talent was mediocre. Level twenty-eight was his limit.
He could not imagine what kind of power could reduce a demigod to this state in so little time.
Whether Su Yi had done it himself or had a force behind him, Mata could