Just as the Circuit Grand Sage issued his orders, the communications officer beside him hurriedly said, "Great Sage, we've received a communications request from the company."
The Circuit Grand Sage had completely wilted by now. His face was blank, and his voice trembled as he spoke.
"Tell Saron and the others that from now on, there will be no more cooperation between us."
"Tell him to stop contacting us!"
The communications officer hurriedly said, "Great Sage... the caller is the company's board chairwoman, Lady Black Oak."
The Circuit Grand Sage froze at that, then said, "Put... her through."
Soon, the connection opened, and Black Oak appeared, dignified and mature, with an air of steadiness and kindness.
"Chairwoman, what can I do for you?"
Black Oak said calmly, "Even at a time like this, you're still pretending not to understand?"
"How do you think this farce you've stirred up should end?"
The Circuit Grand Sage's heart tightened. "You... know?"
Black Oak said, "We've merely been busy dealing with those invaders lately. That doesn't mean we know nothing."
After a pause, a cold smile appeared on Black Oak's lips. "How did it feel to be hit with an extermination decree?"
Gulp!
The instant the Circuit Grand Sage heard that, he felt his oil pump give two violent jolts.
"Did you call just to kick us while we're down?"
Black Oak said coldly, "I'm here to help you find a way to survive."
"You're an important force in the Mountain River Star Sector now. We don't want this incident to lead to your extermination."
After several seconds of silence, the Circuit Grand Sage asked, "How do we settle this?"
Black Oak said, "First, immediately return Gheros's body and hand control of the Six-Winged Angel over to us."
The Circuit Grand Sage said, "I've