Peacekeeping Forces headquarters.
In the upper-level council chamber.
Several composed middle-aged men and elders in official uniforms sat around a round table. None looked particularly pleased. One of the middle-aged men frowned before speaking:
"So, what does everyone make of this...? In this new environment, the fact that he can take such action undoubtedly means he knows far more than we imagined."
Clearly, he was referring to Jonas and the Alt Corporation... According to the information Yucas had sent back, they were researching not only how to develop Psionics' abilities, but also how to awaken psionic energy in ordinary people.
"No matter how much information he has, the Alt Corporation's current resources aren't enough to keep it secure."
On the other side of the table, a middle-aged man in a white uniform spoke calmly:
"Remember, he isn't on good terms with the Wetting Conglomerate's Board of Directors right now... If we cooperate with the Wetting Conglomerate..."
Before he could finish, a burly elder beside him interrupted in displeasure:
"Cooperate? Have you forgotten how badly the Wetting Conglomerate screwed us over the last time we cooperated?"
The middle-aged man frowned at that, but said nothing more.
As the elder had said, their last collaboration with the Wetting Conglomerate had left the Peacekeeping Forces in District 25 a full two generations behind in equipment.
That might not have much impact in the short term, but over time, the damage to public confidence in the Peacekeeping Forces would be devastating.
"Then what do you suggest?"
After a brief silence, the middle-aged man turned to the burly elder and asked.
Everyone understood that their discussion here would shape the Peacekeeping Forces' course of action for a long time to come.
"Didn't we send Yucas undercover at his company...?"
The elder clasped his hands and