Chapter 154: Four Successors (1)
A secret chamber filled with layers of scientific and supernatural defenses. Four men gathered in one place, exchanging weary glances before heaving sighs, as if this routine had long grown tiresome.
The frailest-looking among them—so fragile he seemed like he might snap with a mere touch—spoke first, his voice tinged with irritation.
“So? What is it this time?”
“The world’s been acting strange lately. Several turning points of fate have emerged, and the trumpets of doom haven’t stopped blaring.”
“Doom? That’s absurd—when has there ever been a more peaceful time than now?”
At the skinny man’s dismissive remark, the masked man frowned slightly. Such complacent thinking was precisely what jeopardized the duty they bore.
Noticing the masked man’s discomfort, the frail speaker clamped his mouth shut, then sighed and shook his head.
“Fine, fine. I’ll look into it, okay?”
“Thank you, Mr. Powerful.”
“Yeah, yeah. But considering how many times the trumpets have sounded, it’s odd that the news hasn’t picked up on it. It might be risky to go alone, so I’ll take Mr. Rays with me.”
At the mention of his name, the white-haired man, Mr. Rays, gave a brief nod. Judging by his build, it was hard to tell which of the two actually deserved the name “Powerful.”
Satisfied with their agreement, the leader, Mr. Clear, nodded approvingly before speaking.