From MC's perspective:
Steel City,
Manager Shaw didn't want to waste any more time. So he started to tell what happened while the Head Manager was in retreat.
The Head Manager began to listen. At first, his expression was calm. But when he heard about the death of the inner circle member. He felt someone slapped on his face.
He is responsible for Hunter League Operations in this 1012 outpost. Whether good or bad, anything happens to the Hunter League. He is going to be responsible for it.
When Manager Shaw finished everything a few minutes later. The Head Manager's eyes turned cold. He looked calm without any emotion.
But there is a storm brewing behind his calmness. Manager Shaw was even more terrified. He was unfamiliar with this feeling.
Because whenever bad things happen. The head manager first ventured his anger on him. But this time he was silent. He doesn't know whether he is going to face punishment or not.
The Head Manager is pondering whether to take action or not. From outside the issue looks simple. But he knows that the death of one inner circle member can make a difference.
If he fails to handle this, things might get bad for him during the evaluation. No one wants a bad remark in their profile. He was already looking for ways to return to the inner post.
This incident might hinder this process. So he is thinking more about taking action. However, the problem of identifying the culprit is not simple.
"A lightning element warrior in?" He said in his heart. Even in the inner post. Those people are rare. There are not any special warriors without any backing.
The Viper Academy is not without any backing. That kid can get recruited by the Federation. He furrowed his eyebrows.
Suddenly, he thought of something. They have the evidence. There is a disadvantage for him. If they fail to cooperate, he can inform the Head Quarters.
If the Federation has any problems, they can discuss them with the headquarters. After figuring it out, he relaxed his eyebrows. When his gaze fell on Shaw.
A hint of disdain flashes in his eyes.
"Waste, don't you know how to control inner circle members," He scolded Shaw. Unlike the academies and families, the Hunter League is different.
It's a business organization. For that organization needs to have a good relationship with all the forces including the Federation. So he hopes the federation won't intervene for an unknown outer post warrior.
Although the warrior is a Special Element Warrior. But still, the identity is clear. There is a difference between the Outer post and the inner post. Even if that kid managed to attract the Federation.
It's going to be a small recruitment. In his opinion, he won't be able to achieve anything.
Manager Shaw doesn't want to show any emotion. So he lowered his head.
Next morning,
"Let's go to the Viper Academy and meet them. If they don't cooperate, I'll inform the Head Quarters,' He said to him.
Hearing that Manager Shaw sighed in relief. Now that Head Manager is back. He can now sit back and watch the show.
The image of Dean Rebecca comes to his mind. He also knows their Supreme Elder is dying. If there is any confrontation, they are going to win.
So they can't protect Zack Lockwood.
Shortly after,
3 airships left the star city. The airship in the middle is bigger. It's moving forward while the other 2 small airships are silently following from behind.
The Head Manager is standing on the deck of the middle one. Behind the Manager, Shaw is silently standing.
There are Super Elite and SS-Rank Warriors in those 2 ships. There is no actual war going to happen.
But the Head Manager wants to go with the imposing manner. When they left the information quickly spread to other big forces.
The upper echelons in these forces are when they learned about the Head Manager. The Head Manager is a low-key one. But his strength is not something to be underestimated.
The forces felt something unusual. Including the six big academies. The Hunter League's action this time is overbearing. Other academies didn't feel good about it.
It's just the death of one inner circle member. There is no need for the Head Manager to come out. So the forces are feeling uncomfortable.
Viper Academy,
Dean Rebecca immediately received the intel. But she was not worried this time. Instead, she is looking forward to the miserable condition of those Hunter League People.
Last time, the Supreme Elder of the Eclipse Academy came with the same intent. Now he was nowhere to be seen. Even the activities of the Eclipse Academy became low.
After figuring it out, she sent the message to Zack so that he could inform the person behind them.
Then she started to do her work.
In the dorm room,
A sudden notification sound broke my concentration. I opened my eyes and stopped cultivation. Then I began to read the message.
After reading the content, my mouth curves into an arc. I don't know about the strength of the Hunter League. But I guess Jonathan has a good understanding of it.
Then I forward the message to Jonathan. A quick gleam flashes in my eyes. In my opinion, Jonathan won't kill the Head Manager. The Head Manager is representing the face of the Hunter League.
Which is a force from the Inner Post. So Jonathan will keep his hand. But in my heart, I'm hoping that he would teach some lessons to them. So that they cannot target me in the future.
Meanwhile,
Jonathan, who was getting ready to go to the Viper Academy, got the news from Zack. After reading it, he changed his mind. He doesn't want any big scene to happen.
So he is going to intercept them. He is also aware that he can't kill the Head Manager. But he can make his return.
When Zack enters the inner post. His status will change. Then their headquarters have to think twice before targeting Zack.