Selena paused for a moment before saying, "I don't think we need to worry too much."
Despite Selena's calm demeanor, the tension in the room did not ease. Sidney locked eyes with Selena and said, "You're a smart girl. You should know why we brought you back."
"The Central City has set its sights on H Country and they're coming at us full force. They even went so far as to disturb the owner of Sacred Pearl... What do you think about this?" Sidney asked.
Selena smiled, "I've done some investigating and it seems like Central City is after me. According to Miss Beatrice, it's because I look like their recently deceased empress."
"Some people are worried that I'll affect the succession of the next empress... That's why they sent such a large group," Selena explained.
After Selena finished speaking, no one in the room looked surprised. It was clear that Zone Six had known about this for quite some time.
It wasn't surprising considering how suddenly Central City approached our institute in the capitalfor cooperation. Zone Six couldn't help but investigate their motives thoroughly; everyone present knew what was going on.
After finishing her explanation, Selena raised her hand to touch her face and said with a hint of frustration,"But all my features come from my mother."
"My mother was from The Riddle family; most daughters from The Riddle family have similar facial features as mine - it's not my fault." She added with an air of indignation towards Central City who she felt were being unreasonable.
In other words: she was an innocent victim caught up in all this mess.
Her words made everyone laugh out loud except Lorenzo who shook his head while saying,"Oscar and Callum's daughter looks exactly like him - no one can deny that..."
Oscar spoke in a low voice, "The Central City has been too much of a bully in this matter."
"But so far, besides the noble lady sending someone to sabotage a mechanic, they haven't done anything to Miss Turner... that's the difficult part."
They all knew the reason.
But so far, the Central City Research Institute had only targeted Lydia and no one had done anything to Selena. So for now, they couldn't use that as an excuse to attack the Central City.
Unfortunately, news came at this time that the owner of "Sacred Pearl" was coming to the capital.
"Sacred Pearl" was already theirs and it was only right for them to take it back.
If they really came to kill Selena and had "Sacred Pearl" in hand, there would be a 90% chance of success.
Diana could be dealt with but if it were the owner of "Sacred Pearl"... that would be more difficult.
Selena smiled slightly. "Unless absolutely necessary, I don't think the Central City will openly come after me."
"They are more likely to use people within the capital first."
"Diana has been powerless against 'Sacred Pearl' for half a year now. Suddenly finding a way to unlock 'Sacred Pearl' at this stall... I don't think it's just coincidence," she said calmly.
Patrick's eyes grew cold. "Selena, are you saying that Central City will use Diana with 'Sacred Pearl' to kill you and then blame H country? And then they'll take 'Sacred Pearl' away openly?"
Selena nodded. "I believe that is their plan."
And they're calculating everything openly.
Patrick laughed out loud in anger. "Then let's deal with Diana first!"
Selena whispered, "It's no use. There are too many people in the capital who want me dead, and Diana is just one of them."
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
Oscar turned to Selena and asked, "What do you plan to do?"
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