As the news was sent out.
Very soon, in the deepest, highest-level conference room of the Rohl Family headquarters.
Figures filled the seats around an enormous oval conference table.
Every one of them was a senior elder or regional director of the Rohl Family who wielded real power.
The atmosphere in the air was so grave it seemed water could drip from it.
"..."
Lola sat near the head seat, coldly watching the last senior executive take his place.
She had no intention of exchanging pleasantries.
She went straight to the point. "Everyone is here."
"Then, the first matter."
She immediately projected the report concerning the deaths of the three King-class assassins into the center of the conference room:
"The soul imprints of the three elites sent to the Gale Imperial Capital have now been confirmed to be completely extinguished."
A wave of suppressed gasps immediately rose within the conference room.
"All of them fell? H-How long has it even been?!"
"Those were three Dao Seeking Realm King-class assassins!!"
"Even if he's third on the Latent Dragon Ranking, isn't that outcome far too outrageous?!"
"I told you this was far too risky! How could such a prodigy be an ordinary person?!"
"What use is saying that now? Lola sent them. Naturally, she should bear the consequences..."
The discussion was chaotic, filled with shock and fear.
There were also doubts and complaints about Lola's decision.
Lola merely listened without expression, her fingertips tapping the tabletop now and then.
Not until the discussion gradually subsided and every gaze focused on her once more.
Only then did she lift her eyes, sweeping her gaze over everyone present as she spoke lightly:
"Have you gentlemen finished?"
No one answered.
"Very well. Now for the second matter."
Lola leaned forward slightly, her voice carrying a