Jasper was entirely unaffected by the pressure. He merely tilted his head, giving the director a cheerful look.
Even with the mask in the way, the sheer heat of his smug grin radiated outward.
Director Kaelen felt a massive headache pulsing at his temples.
The Grinning Wraith lived up to his chaotic reputation-he truly loved watching the world burn.
If he let the man keep talking, who knew what other devastating secrets he would spill?
Taking a deep, steadying breath, Director Kaelen turned back to face the remaining buyers. "Ladies and gentlemen, what the administration can confirm at this moment is that the detained individual possesses direct ties to Obsidian Sun."
"However, regarding the complete origin of Specimen Fourteen and whether Obsidian Sun is its true manufacturer, we lack the conclusive evidence to make a final determination at this time."
"The administration has formally taken over the investigation and will continue to enforce all necessary security protocols."
"As for unverified speculation, I ask for your discretion. Matters pertaining to internal investigations and client commissions cannot be publicly debated here."
His message was crystal clear.
They would handle it.
But any further discussion regarding Obsidian Sun, or their relationship with Project Zero-Transit, was dead in the water.
The administration was making it explicitly clear that they would not tolerate any more probing into their ties with the syndicate.
Jasper got the message. He had no real desire to wage an open war with the ship's administration anyway. He simply shrugged, his tone still dripping with the amusement of a man enjoying a spectacular show. "Fair enough."
He looked entirely accommodating. "Since the administration still needs to conduct their review, I'll keep my mouth shut. We'll wait for the official findings."
Then, almost as an afterthought, he mused aloud, "Though... after tonight, I imagine there's going to be a long line of people looking to 'do business' with Obsidian Sun."
Someone nearby scoffed coldly. "Do business? I'd say there will be a line of people demanding answers about Specimen Fourteen."
Business could wait.
But exactly how many of these augments did Obsidian Sun have hidden away? And what were they planning to do with them?
Until they had concrete answers, no one in this room was going to sleep soundly.
The grinning mask seemed to take
on a sinister life of its own under the harsh lights: "True. And since Obsidian Sun managed to sink its claws directly into the ship's medical
team, highly doubt this guy is the only one they have
operating on
board."
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His gaze drifted lazily over Malachi Vance, who was still pinned down by security.
The amusement in his eyes turned dark and loaded. "I just wonder if they're currently accepting visitors."
As his words hung in the air, a paranoid chill swept through the room. Several
buyers immediately began scanning their surroundings.
It was as if they were trying to root out hidden Obsidian Sun operatives from the remaining crowd.
The vein in Director Kaelen's forehead gave a violent throb.
If this maniac kept talking, the buyers were going to demand that the administration
drag every single Obsidian Sun affiliate out onto the floor!
He stepped forward quickly, his voice tight but professional. "Specimen Fourteen is about to undergo maximum-security medical sealing and transit. To avoid obstructing the evacuation route, kindly ask that all esteemed guests
follow our staff's guidanée and exit
the premises in an orderly fashion."
"Should any new investigative findings arise, the administration will handle them according to protocol."
This time, he couldn't even muster a polite fake smile.
Jasper, having achieved exactly what he wanted, decided to make a clean exit. He
nodded with exaggerated sympathy. "We won't get in your way, then."
With that, he turned on his heel and sauntered off.
His objective was complete.
The seeds of doubt had been firmly planted. The revelation that Obsidian Sun was likely the architect behind Specimen Fourteen was How echoing in the minds of every buyer present.
And soon enough, that whisper would find its way to the ears of the world's most dangerous elites.