Zyren nodded, and Nicholas thought he was going to leave after the conversation.To Nicholas’ shock, Zyren remained standing, looking at him, his mouth opening and closing as if he was hesitating to speak.“If you have to say something, just speak,” Nicholas commanded, the authority evident in his tone. “Why are you so hesitant about it?”“Because I’m not sure of this report, Sir,” Zyren admitted, his gaze fixated on the floor, his body slightly bowing. “I’ve only heard it from the others while I’m monitoring Zerenette.”Nicholas raised an eyebrow. The tone of Zyren’s voice made him curious.“What is it?”“It’s about Zero,” he continued, his expression darkening. “Some reported that Oliver almost left the place before the explosion, but it was confirmed that he was still in the vicinity.”Upon hearing those words, Nicholas smiled devilishly.“So, you’re unsure whether Zero died in that explosion or not?” Nicholas let out a chuckle. “Of course, he will, even if he’s just near the facil

Nicholas was having a press conference, acting like an expert who could give a valid judgment on the incident.Lights were flashing, the reporters asked questions continuously, while the security were lined up, protecting Nicholas.“I will answer all your questions. But for now, let me process everything. It may not be obvious, and it may not have affected me directly, but I’m having a hard time, too.”As Nicholas stood in front of the podium, he looked like a grieving hero instead of the devil he was.His expression was perfectly crafted, sorrowful, pained, and even had a trembling body as if everything was too much to bear, taking everyone’s sympathy at first sight.He even bowed his head, acting like he wasn’t the one who started it all, causing Oliver to bite his lower lip harder in anger, tasting the blood on it.“Acting like he lost someone, yet he’s the one who made the explosion,” Oliver muttered, his voice laced with rage and bitterness.Still, he didn’t turn off the televisi

Pierce scoffed, leaning back to his chair, now letting go of his pen.“And for the first time, the media believed it even though the Legion and the Lakovia Mercenaries maintained a good reputation for the past years.”The room stilled. Charlie’s jaw tightened.“The presence of our men on site didn’t help, especially the report of their deaths,” he said. “We need to handle this on the inside before the news spreads. We can’t afford to have the allies suspect us.”“And we can’t afford for the investors to withdraw their money as well. Not only will it affect the Legion, but the Lakovia Mercenaries as well,” Nancy informed them.She added, “Once it happens, Nicholas will have more power to take the Legion. And to be honest? Looking at the different angles right now, I think that’s one of his goals.”No one answered immediately as they internalized Nancy’s words.Caleb’s eyes widened, finally realizing it.“You’re right, Nance…” Caleb muttered, now also looking at the documents. “Maybe t

Zerenette didn’t answer immediately, but she nodded as Pierce gently rubbed her back, comforting her.“I know you’re too young for this, but you must control your emotions at all costs,” Pierce told her, his voice low, warm, and at the same time, authoritative.“I’m not saying you can’t feel it. You can. Just make sure it won’t affect your logic that is suitable for making decisions,” he added. “While Reynald is unconscious, all the responsibilities will be under you.”Upon hearing those words, Zerenette sighed.Pierce was right. She was so young for this, but even in childhood, Zerenette was already prepared just in case this happened.“Let’s continue this meeting next time instead,” Oliver said, pointing to the door. “After all, it would be rude to continue this meeting without the ruler.”Everyone nodded.“We’ll also try to make a plan while Reynald was recovering,” Nancy told them, the hope evident in her tone. “I’m sure that we could think of some ways on how to deal with the sit

The investigation began an hour after Reynald went into a coma.Charlie divided the teams, each assigned to sweep different sectors of Legion: Chemical storage, air vents, meeting rooms, and old records.They wanted to make sure that whatever chemical was lurking in Reynald’s body now didn’t spread to any rooms inside the headquarters, or else, it would be dangerous for the other employees as well.At the same time, they were looking at the source. No matter if it came from the inside or not, they needed to know.However, hours passed, then half a day, then more… And every team returned with the same answer.“We didn’t find anything,” Melissa said, shaking her head. “I even tried looking online about this kind of chemical, but as expected, there’s no answer.”No traces, no residues, no chemical match.It was as if the poison didn’t exist, but Oliver knew that there was something wrong with Reynald’s body.But no matter what he does, Oliver can't do anything to help.“Still not effect