He was well aware of what Obsidian Sun was capable of.
After all, Project Zero-Transit maintained a long-standing partnership with the syndicate.
Even Specimen Seven was merchandise placed on the ship by Obsidian Sun, destined to be traded at Whitecliffe Harbor.
If the deep-rooted ties between the ship's administration and Obsidian Sun were suddenly dragged into the light for all the buyers to see...
The fallout would be catastrophic.
What kind of reputation did Obsidian Sun hold?
They were globally notorious, blacklisted by dozens of nations, with enough blood on their hands to fill an ocean.
Even though many of the elites sitting in this room were hardly saints themselves, the sheer mention of Obsidian Sun made their skin crawl.
It was a tainted name.
Project Zero-Transit was perfectly fine taking their commissions quietly in the shadows, adhering to the rules.
But they absolutely refused to be publicly tethered to Obsidian Sun and subjected to the resulting scrutiny.
Especially tonight. Specimen Fourteen had already caused an unprecedented uproar, and the administration had barely managed to regain control of the room.
If word leaked now that this was all tied to Obsidian Sun...
A cold sweat broke out along Director Kaelen's spine. Snapping to his senses, he immediately issued orders. "This involves an internal maritime investigation. Take the cloaked figure away."
"Hand over the prisoner and the devices. Lock down all associated data immediately. The administration will conduct a centralized audit."
"Absolutely no unverified findings are to be leaked outside this circle."
With a wave of his hand, he signaled the nearby staff. "Use the secure service corridors."
On cue, two security guards moved in to take custody of Malachi Vance from the mercenary squad.
The cloaked figure's hands were bound tightly behind his back. The heavy hood that had completely obscured his features was thrown back, revealing a face twisted with a terrifying, sullen rage.


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