"Mrs. Merlin?"
Ellen and Fagga couldn't help but have doubts.
They had never heard of this person before.
"Yes, Mrs. Merrill, one of the then CEOs of TOPS Financial Alliance (Note 1), and also the backer of Victoria Housekeeping."
Little Cocolin tugged at Fagga's arm and explained to the two of them.
"Colleen, you actually know her?" Eileen was even more puzzled. She didn't even know it herself, yet Coleen knew it.
"Well, Mrs. Merlin rarely visits. Miss Eileen hadn't joined Victoria Household Management when she last came, so naturally she didn't know about these things."
Little Kelin tapped her chin as she recalled.
"So that's how it is. No wonder Victoria Housekeeping dared to take on a commission from TOPS Financial Alliance; they have connections upfront..."
Fagar murmured to himself, recalling the fourteen million dollar commission he had taken on when he first joined Victoria Housekeeping, which he still hadn't finished.
Now that the vampire clan and the people behind Victoria Housekeeping have started to exert their influence, this meeting should be a foregone conclusion, right?
With that thought in mind, Fagha continued reading.
As expected, neither TOPS Financial Alliance, a major player in the financial sector, nor the powerful Vampire Clan, were people that the city's top officials wanted to offend.
Even the most passionate former mayor chose to back down and remain silent, which can be regarded as tacit approval to stop the arrest of Fagga.
Everything seemed calm and peaceful, and things were steadily improving.
until...
[Breaking news!]
Suddenly, a commotion broke out in the meeting as a middle-aged man dressed as a sheriff stumbled into the conference room.
As soon as I entered, my eyes instinctively drifted towards TOPS Financial Services.
[Blinger (Note 2), you are also one of my successors. Don't be rash in your work.]
Seeing Bollinger's flustered behavior, the old mayor became somewhat displeased and reprimanded him sternly.
"Don't be like that, Mr. Mayor. Getting angry isn't good for your health." Mrs. Merlin smiled gently, her beautiful eyes immediately landing on Bollinger, and she whispered, "Tell me, Mr. Bollinger, is there any important news?"
Bollinger quickly took a couple of breaths, drank a glass of water handed to him by someone nearby, and then urged, "The Dopegana Void is moving slowly. According to the calculations of the Helios Agency, the Dopegana Void will erode the surrounding buildings as it moves, and then it will accelerate!"
[In no more than six days! The Dopegana Void will connect with Void Zero!]
【What! ! ! 】
Everyone was shocked upon hearing this and slammed their fists on the table and stood up.
Even Byrne and Mrs. Merlin were filled with doubt and unease.
Does Blackfa want to go to Void Zero?
What is it going to do?!
Soon, Byrne guessed the answer, and a slight smile appeared on his lips, his expression calm.
It's not a bad thing, let it happen.
However, the city's higher-ups don't seem to think so.
[To everyone at TOPS Finance,] after a long silence, the old mayor finally spoke, his eyes as cold as iron, [Are you still going to protect Fagar?]
How can this be considered cover-up? I have always believed that only a fair trial, with heated arguments and debates in court, is the sole standard for judging a person's right and wrong.
A different voice suddenly emerged among the TOPS financial seats.
An elderly merchant stroked his long hair and expressed a different opinion.
Mrs. Merlin turned her head and gazed at him silently without saying a word.
The old merchant didn't offer any explanation; he simply sat there, seemingly oblivious.
TOPS Financial Alliance has never been united. Previously, when it was not a matter of interests, they gave Mrs. Merrill Lynch some face and tacitly allowed her to take the lead.
But now it's obvious that things aren't going well with the black market. If Mrs. Merrill Lynch continues to represent the reputation of the entire TOPS financial alliance, it will be too much of a loss for them to make money in the future!
The other people in the TOPS financial sector nodded silently, tacitly agreeing with the old businessman's statement.
Fagar, TOPS Finance is doomed!
Suddenly, the tide turned, and TOPS Financial Alliance switched sides at the last minute, much to the delight of the city's top officials.
The former mayor was even more excited, his face flushed with excitement, and he said happily: "Since that's the case..."
Since that's the case, I feel the existence of the vampire race is far too sinful. How about we first assess the sins of the vampire race?
Just as the old mayor was about to speak, Bourne interrupted him, his murderous gaze sweeping over everyone present, and many people didn't even dare to breathe!
They then remembered that TOPS Financial Alliance had always been a spineless coward with great power, and would immediately run away when the winds changed.
But the vampire clan isn't!
In today's New Elidu, where human civilization is at its core, human culture flows freely. Even the Greeks celebrate human festivals and learn human traditions.
The demon race was wiped out because they wanted to preserve their civilization, but the vampire race still exists. Why?
Could it be because it is good?
No, simply because it's strong!
Vampires are an important part of the various races in New Elidu, and there's no question of them being overly sinful.
Despite his extreme reluctance, the old mayor could only grit his teeth and, against his will, utter a set of absolutely correct words:
Although my only intention was to bring Fagga to court and legally prove his innocence... upon reflection, it is indeed biased to needlessly disrupt the daily life of a law-abiding citizen.
Politicians have one mouth and two faces.
One set of principles is rigidly logical, while the other is based on personal relationships.
Regardless, the vampire clan helped Fagga overcome this hurdle today.
But it is often said that yin and yang are in order, and that one side of the world faces the light while the other side faces the darkness.
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