Trunks did not insist. He sighed and said, "As a member of Sun Radiance Valley, I'm deeply saddened by a tragedy like this too. The most pressing thing right now is indeed to get to the bottom of everything. Otherwise, if the enemy has more moves in store, the successive blows will be more than any one faction can withstand!"
None of the leaders believed Trunks's lament for even a moment. As the leader of the Soul Annihilation Mercenary Group, which had emerged completely unscathed from the upheaval in the valley, they simply refused to believe he was not inwardly gloating over their misfortune. Of course, at a time like this, especially after Trunks had demonstrated the strength of a Great Swordmaster, they were naturally not foolish enough to provoke him.
After an awkward silence, Loretta of the Soul Annihilation Mercenary Group finally spoke. "I think the culprit was targeting every faction in Sun Radiance Valley this time. The Soul Annihilation Mercenary Group only escaped by sheer luck. Even the subordinates I sent to that valley afterward failed to return, every last one of them. Sun Radiance Valley may be facing an enormous problem this time."
These factions had still been fighting bloody battles just days ago. Had they not all suffered truly devastating losses, they would never have spoken amicably in a place like this. Florida of the Rainbow Sickle Mercenary Group cast an openly rude glance at Loretta, a trace of resentment mingling with his gloomy expression. His voice was cold. "What do you suggest we do, then?"
Loretta drew a deep breath, seemingly having prepared his words already. His large, bell-like eyes swept over everyone before he finally said gravely, "Set aside our grudges for now and find the mastermind working against us in the shadows. Whoever