Intervention by the Internal Disciplinary Commission, Compromise by the Multiverse Coordination Committee

The energy reading in the Negative Zone has fallen below the minimum safe threshold.

The simulated starlight in the dome was dimmed to the extreme, as if covered by a thick layer of dust. Inside the hall, all systems except those used to maintain basic operations were dormant, and a cold, stagnant atmosphere permeated the air.

Hela stood motionless in the shadows, like a death statue. Even though the undead body had very little dependence on energy, the suffocating feeling of having her lifeline choked made the chill around her grow even heavier.

Wanda sat in the seat belonging to the Technology Integration Department, the screen in front of her already turned off to conserve energy. She kept her head down, and no one could see her expression.

Only Gwen Stacy was still standing.

She stood in the center of the hall, facing the passageway leading to the Liaison Office office. She had just come from there; she had done what she needed to do, and now all she could do was wait, just like everyone else.

Lynn sat on the Bone Throne, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on the armrests, neither fast nor slow, as if keeping time for the deathly silent space.

He didn't look at anyone; his gaze seemed to pierce through the walls of the hall, landing on some unknown place.

Just then, the backup power indicator lights that were placed throughout the main hall flashed without warning.

Immediately afterwards, the dim dome suddenly lit up, and a dazzling Milky Way once again filled the sky. The dormant systems were awakened one by one, and the low hum of the equipment once again filled the entire hall, dispelling the unsettling silence.

The energy interface that had been forcibly severed has been restored.

Hela looked up abruptly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Wanda also raised her head, Chaos red light flashing briefly in her eyes. She looked towards the Throne, her eyes filled with confusion and inquiry.

Gwen Stacy's tense body relaxed slightly. She knew it was the letter that had worked.

Before anyone could speak, a gentle blue light was projected in front of the Throne, forming a standard document receiving interface.

The sender was none other than the previously strongly worded "Multiverse Coordination Committee".

Lynn stopped tapping on the armrest.

He raised his chin.

Gwen Stacy understood, stepped forward, and began operating the virtual screen. A new document opened, its title no longer the glaring "Urgent Inquiry Letter," but "Letter Regarding Coordinating and Resolving Several Working Disagreements in Experimental Zone No. 616."

"Disagreement".

When Gwen Stacy saw this word, the corners of her mouth twitched upwards almost imperceptibly.

She quickly glanced through the letter, then turned to face the Throne and began her report in a completely emotionless tone.

"Report. The committee has sent a new letter, which mainly contains three points."

"First, the other party acknowledged that due to 'poor internal communication,' the Joint Inspection Group dispatched earlier was 'eager for quick results' in its working methods, and expressed 'regret' for the inconvenience caused to us."

Hela let out a very soft, cold snort when she heard the word "regret".

Gwen Stacy ignored her and continued, "Secondly, the Committee understands and respects our current 'protective detention' measures against the Inspection Group, and acknowledges that these measures have 'provisional legality' in procedure."

"Temporary legality".

These words were tantamount to the other side reluctantly acknowledging Lynn's partial victory in this confrontation. Not only did they fail to get their people back, but they were also forced to admit the legitimacy of their detention.

"Third," Gwen Stacy slowed her pace, emphasizing, "The committee proposes that both sides establish Joint Working Group to conduct 'friendly consultations' on issues such as the follow-up handling of the Inspection Group and the handover of asset audits. At the same time, effective immediately, all previous 'restrictive measures' against the Negative Zone are to be completely revoked."

That concludes the report.

The main hall was eerily quiet.

Hela's gaze changed. She looked at the figure on the Throne, and her initial confusion and suppressed anger quickly transformed into a sense of awe that she herself was unaware of.

Without bloodshed.

Without using a single soldier or expending a single weapon, relying solely on intelligence and an anonymous letter, the arrogant enemy voluntarily withdrew its sanctions and bowed its head in acknowledgment of the rules.

This victory was more chilling to her than crushing the enemy's headquarters with her Undead Legion.

Wanda looked at Gwen Stacy, then at Lynn. She understood. While she was engrossed in technical analysis, these two had already won a higher-level war in a way she wasn't familiar with.

"Reply to them."

Lynn finally spoke, his voice calm.

"We agree to the proposal of 'friendly consultation,' and the specific details will be handled entirely by the Cross-Dimensional and Special Threat Liaison Office."

"Yes," Gwen Stacy replied.

This was not only a declaration of victory, but also a redistribution of power. With this result, Lynn made it clear to everyone that whoever's method was effective would hold the dominant position.

Gwen Stacy straightened her back, preparing to turn around and draft a reply.

At that very moment, a sharp, highest-level alarm rang out without warning throughout the entire White Bone Hall.

All the light screens instantly switched to blood red.

An encrypted communication was forcibly accessed, and the lifeless face of the Undead Centurion from the Stability Maintenance Office appeared on the main screen, with the Abandoned Subway Station 14-B as the background.

His voice was broken and intermittent due to the violent fluctuations in the Data Stream, but it carried an unprecedented urgency.

"Top priority report! Target to be detained..."