“Is that so?” Howard sounded skeptical.“Of course! Otherwise, the explosion would’ve spread outward. That blast was massive—if it had spread in every direction, the surrounding troops would’ve been toast. What do you think I am, a god who can control the energy of explosions? Big Shot, once reinforcements arrive, make sure they clean up the battlefield thoroughly. Someone needs to study these weird creatures. They’re massive and resilient—even a bomb might not be enough to kill them outright. You’ve gotta hit them more than once just to be sure.”“I hear you. Reports say there are still some alien stragglers on Will Planet. Our forces are already hunting them down. Willy, can your scanners detect whether more of these creatures are on their way?”“None so far. At least, not at the moment.”“Understood. I’ll coordinate with other nations and dispa

Violet hadn't planned on bringing Charles to the company, but she thought maybe—just maybe—he could offer some useful suggestions while she was overwhelmed. With Willy away, she couldn’t afford another breakdown like the last time. She had to keep everything under control.Holding Charles in her arms, Violet arrived at the headquarters of Willy’s Company in the Diamond Business Tower just past noon, driven by Maverick.There was already a mountain of issues waiting on her desk. On top of the usual day-to-day responsibilities, most of the chaos stemmed from the sudden rumors erupting after the Will Planet crisis.Everyone, including Logan, knew that Willy had gone to Will Planet. His appearance on live television had confirmed that their boss had personally joined the battle. That being said, no one dared to disturb him with company affairs right now.But of course, competitors pounced on the opportunity.Several rival compan

"Hmm, got it. Charles, you’re really something else—impressive, even.""Aww, Mom’s finally looking at me with some respect! Took you long enough. Anyway, I’ve still got things to handle. I didn’t realize Dad’s daily workload was this intense. It’s exhausting! If I end up in this position one day, I might not be able to handle it.""You’ll see. This seat isn’t just any seat—it’s the helm of the world’s most powerful business empire. Honestly, I still can’t wrap my head around how a four-year-old kid can sit here and actually handle all this. If word got out, people would be stunned.""Mom, can you use your brain? How could you even think about letting something like that leak? Do you think anyone would respect the decisions of a four-year-old? Seriously." Charles looked at her with visible disappointment. Thank goodness he inherited Willy’s intellect."I get it! No need for

"Violet, how’s the company doing?""Everything’s going well. And—our son? He’s already more than capable of holding his own." Violet nodded toward Charles with a proud smile."That’s impressive, Charles. I heard all the way from Will Planet how you stepped up and managed the company while I was gone. What happened these past few days?""Dad! Helping you shoulder the load is the least I could do!" Charles stood tall, his tiny frame brimming with confidence and resolve. Willy couldn't help but feel proud."Darling, the day you left, Will Planet was hit by the alien invasion. And just as that happened, a bunch of companies started spreading rumors about Willy's Company. Charles immediately instructed Logan to investigate and collect evidence on who was behind it, so we could take legal action once you returned. Also, several of our subsidiaries experienced sudden stock drops. Charles had the investment arm step in and buy low, s

Over the course of several days, Willy split his life between intense days at work and exhausting nights inside the system’s training space. The dual workload was taking a toll, and eventually, he began prioritizing the training space over his corporate responsibilities.To conserve his energy—and also to prepare Charles for the future—Willy began bringing his son to the company every day, gradually handing off small tasks. This wasn’t forced; Charles had agreed on his own. And it turned out, he wasn’t just capable—he was exceptional. Calm, collected, methodical. In just over a month, all fifteen of Willy’s executive assistants were openly admiring the young prodigy.One afternoon, after quietly sending Violet away on an errand, father and son sat together in Willy’s office.“Charles, you know… it really isn’t fair for someone your age to shoulder all this.”“Dad, it’s no