Demi had lost all confidence in her armed forces.
After all, they had just lost to someone at the Sanctuary level.
Of course, she had been in the industry long enough to keep her composure in such a situation.
After the initial shock wore off, she said, "It seems that you have decided to spare me, Mister Penn. Is there something you want from me?"
"Yes, of course," Wilbur replied calmly.
"Tell your father that I can take down the other three main forces for him so you will reign supreme over all of North Manand, but on the condition that you form an alliance with the Manand government and agree to operate under their control. Also, you're going to free every last Dasha citizen here as compensation. I'll help you after that."
Demi fell silent, pondering the choice.
Wilbur then said, "Remember, this isn't a discussion. It's an order. If you refuse, I'm going to wipe out all four major forces here. Now, leave this building with your man. You have one day."
Demi nodded. "I'll pass the message to my father verbatim."
Wilbur said nothing more, and Demi limped out of the office, clutching the wound at her shoulder.
Very soon, all the staff of Leeker Corp retreated out of the headquarters under Demi's instructions.
Just then, Sophie stared at Wilbur blankly. It was as if he was a whole different person now.
Wilbur could not help but shake his head.
The department's entire plan had been upended because of this girl, giving Wilbur no choice but to act ahead of time.
Nothing was certain now.
Wilbur did not fear for his own life. His last resort would be to just fight his way out.
However, he was acting on behalf of the Department of Paranormal Research and Defense, on behalf of Dasha.
One slip-up would lead to an international conflict. The West might take advantage of this and go to town with a smear campaign on Dasha.
Wilbur could not help but worry about that.
Just then, Sophie mumbled, "Did I mess things up, Mister Penn?"
Wilbur glanced at her. "Well, you did nothing wrong from your perspective."
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