A middle-aged man in a suit, with a big smile on his face, walked to the front of the stage and shouted to everyone present.
Immediately, everyone—the researchers who were awkwardly trying to strike up a conversation and the female researcher who was about to pet the cat—looked in that direction.
Most people felt relieved, as if they had been freed from some burden. After all, at least they had something to do now and didn't have to awkwardly clink glasses and chat with others.
The entire [Godslaying] Squad also focused their attention there.
"Although everything was rushed, it is truly an honor for our group and our chairman Telake, to be personally visited by the world's strongest team [Godslaying] Squad!"
"Mr. Tuote..."
Just as the group's chairman, Telake giving his speech, Weier subtly moved closer to Tuote.
"What's wrong."
"I don't think state-owned enterprises would do something like this to welcome them, since they're all under international jurisdiction..."
"Not bad, you actually thought of something like that." Tuote patted the other person's head with satisfaction.
"This is indeed an international company, but it's also essentially a privately owned business."
"Huh?" Weier tilted his head.
"Half of the company is regulated by the Night Star International Alliance, while the other half is managed by the current chairman and vice chairman."
"It's complicated. The Night Star International Alliance wants full control, but the chairman and his team are unwilling to relinquish it."
"Therefore, the relationship between the two is not good. Given the opportunity to ease their tensions, reduce their own pressure, and secure investment, they naturally won't pass up this chance."
Weier nodded, seemingly understanding, "This is really complicated..."
As the two were talking, the speech on stage came to an end.
"Alright, enough chit-chat. I'm sure none of you team members enjoy idle chatter. Have a good meal and drinks!"
Telake very perceptive. Seeing the impatient looks on the faces of the [Godslaying] Squad members, he stopped his speech in time and slowly walked off the stage.
Beautiful music filled the large room once more, and a furtive young girl stealthily brought over a whole lamb chop.
Then he nudged Brown, who was playfully fighting. Brown glanced at him, then pursed his lips jealously and opened the 'door' leading to the [Room].
Yixue put the lamb chop inside, and a wolf's mouth appeared, swallowing it whole in one gulp.
Yixue smiled gently, and was just about to stroke Jixue Brown closed the 'door' and went to ask the beautiful woman next to him for her contact information with a look of disbelief, but the woman hurriedly ran away as if she were looking at a pervert.
With a soft laugh, Yixue turned her head and saw a snow-white ragdoll cat jump off the table, a few traces of oil still remaining on its mouth.
Wow, what an adorable cat!
Yixue's love for cute things was instantly awakened, and she ran forward and reached out to pet the kitten.
Hela, who was heading straight towards the chairman, suddenly felt a groping hand touching her back.
Looking back, he saw Yixue's gentle face looking at him.
Hi~ little kitty!
The other person waved and reached out to stroke his soft back with a look of affection.
Hela glanced at the other person, flicked her tail to knock her hand away, and walked gracefully toward the chairman.
"..."
Waaaaah~ I got rejected by the female cat (☍⁰)
"Hello, Mr. Gu Gongming, I am Chairman Telake."
Telake walked up to Gu Gongming, the most business-minded man, and extended his hand.
Gu Gongming put his hands in his pockets, glanced at the other person from head to toe, and then casually extended one hand to shake it.
"I've heard about your achievements long ago. You're not only a member of the strongest team [Godslaying] Squad, but also hailed as the most business-savvy person in a century."
Meow~
I've always admired you.
Gu Gongming nodded indifferently in response to the other party's flattery, then glanced at the kitten at his feet with some surprise.
Telake released his grip and continued, "If you're interested, I think we can meet again."
Meow~!
"I've seen many people like you, and I really want to get to know you..."
"Meow!"
"..."
The kitten that the two men in suits had been meowing at their feet fell silent.
The cat stuck out its tongue and licked its nose, its big, watery eyes looking at Telake.
The moment their eyes met, Telake's gaze contracted sharply, then became unfocused, before regaining its clarity.
"Little kitty, are you trying to get my attention?"
With a disdainful smile, Gu Gongming slowly bent down and extended his hand towards Hela.
"Since you've worked so hard, I'll give you a little reward."
After saying that, he reached out his large, chiseled hand towards the hairy head.
As the hand slowly approached her head, Hela's brain began to race, calculating what a normal cat would do in this situation.
Ultimately, she made what she believed to be the best decision.
"Ha...!"
The cat Hela let out a low growl and scratched at the hand with its little paws.
Gu Gongming hissed and withdrew his hand.
Looking at the five scratches on his hands, the smile that had been on his face vanished completely.
"You beast, you're playing with fire!"
He glanced at Telake beside him, his expression turning hostile. "Get this beast out of my sight within one minute!"
Gu Gongming's tone carried an unquestionable command, and the latter hurriedly nodded, picked up the ragdoll cat, and walked outside.
After leaving the scene, a cold glint flashed in Telake's eyes, and he stood silently in place, like a sculpture that had lost all motivation.
Hela the cat leaped onto his head, tilting her Xiaoxiao head down to meet his eyes.
Behind those eyes, Hela could see all the information from the nerve cells in her brain.
In the blink of an eye, Hela stuck her head back in.
"They're quite cautious; both the chairman and vice chairman need to be present to activate the insurance."
"Never mind, the new ability is so convenient anyway, it's not a difficult thing."
Hela never implanted cells into Telake's body; she simply used her own [Life] to control other Life.
This is the new ability developed after absorbing the Power of the Source of the [Ocean].
It has the ability to control all Life.
However, there are still limitations; the higher a creature's mental strength or intelligence, the more difficult it is to control.
For example, Hela, an ordinary person, can be completely controlled by herself with just a thought, and she can even weaken the state of ' Starlight ' humans to some extent.
Telake, the other party was the chairman, so his IQ was definitely not low, which is why Hela exchanged a glance with him before she could completely control him.
This is the safest method, after all, there are several ' Starlight ' level experts around, and it would be bad if they were discovered by accident.
Telake blinked, his indifferent expression vanishing instantly, replaced by a smile.
He gently lifted the cat off his head into his arms, walked into the meeting room, and headed towards the vice chairman.