All of them were stunningly talented individuals, but Lillian had committed an unforgivable sin by killing the emperor. Therefore, White Crow and Black Crow exchanged a cold glance, each seeing the other's guardedness in their eyes. The two brothers' gaze fell upon Stanley standing by the window, looking out at the research institute.
"Stanley," White Crow asked, "what are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking about that man," Stanley replied softly. "He wants to use their promise for something in return..."
Of course it was to get them to agree to Selena marrying him!
Black Crow thought this instinctively but looking at Stanley's reaction made him feel unsure.
White Crow furrowed his brow and remained silent.
Osvaldo's sudden request was a threat to Stanley. White Crow even had a feeling that Stanley was more wary and concerned about Osvaldo than he was about Lillian.
Why was he so certain that Lillian would lose against Selena?!
White Crow wanted to ask but knowing Stanley's personality, he knew better than anyone else not to pry too much into his thoughts.
He looked at the handsome and gentle young man in front of him, feeling more and more that the other party couldn't see through him.
Stanley didn't hesitate for long before he smiled, "If nothing unexpected happens, Selena will be able to leave the capital soon. Once she returns to the empire, everything will be alright..."
...
In the research institute, Robert walked back into the conference room.
All eyes were focused on him, either hopeful or nervous.
Robert calmly sat down on his chair and looked at Selena and Osvaldo across from him. "The Central City has agreed to Mr. Anderson's request."
Hiss--
There was a sound of countless gasps on site.
The promise from Riddle Group Empire's two people could be said to be worth more than gold or silver mountains.
Selena turned around happily to look at Osvaldo.
Osvaldo looked at the joy on her face and felt a slight relief in his heart.
He had some concerns before about Selena's news being sent back to the Federation for so long - God Love had come, Stanley had come, Lillian had come...
Only her parents hadn't shown any signs of movement whatsoever.
One can imagine how anxious and uneasy this little girl must have been.
Despite Selena's assurance that her parents loved her, Osvaldo still worried that they would hurt Selena. Now that they had agreed to his request, Selena felt relieved. Osvaldo smiled slightly and said, "Since this is the case, let's forgive them, Selena."
Selena had never planned on keeping the Sacred Pearl for herself. She couldn't help but smile when she thought about how Lillian would have to tell her father and mother about her existence in order to fulfill Osvaldo's request. She even had to be presented in front of everyone at Riddle Group Empire...
The mechanics present, including those from Central City, almost left their seats as they stared unblinkingly at this tiny "doll"!
"This... this is the 'Sacred Pearl'?!" exclaimed a group of mechanics in disbelief as they gazed upon the small, yet powerful object.
Osvaldo also looked up and fixed his gaze on the bone puppet. He had allowed Diana to take it away with her before, leaving it at the research institute to keep Selena close by his side. However, Selena believed that Osvaldo had possession of the "Sacred Pearl" all along.
His young wife had given him the object as a gift and he hadn't bothered to correct her assumption. With Osvaldo's negligence and Selena's misunderstanding, Diana was able to steal credit for Selena's work and become her savior.
The "Sacred Pearl" remained locked away at the research institute until now. As Osvaldo stared at it, he couldn't help but feel a sense of anger rise within him when he noticed how similar its face was to that of young Selena's.
It had been a long time since she last saw it herself. She felt conflicted about creating such a successful weapon - one that was too powerful for any mechanic to handle.
The "Sacred Pearl" was undoubtedly an achievement in mechanical engineering but its power bordered on godly proportions - something no mere mortal should possess.
But for an emperor, it would indulge people's desires without limit and inflate their ambitions... which is not entirely a good thing.
Imagine if someone with a cruel heart like Diana were to control the method of opening the "Sacred Pearl," what consequences would it bring?
That's why Selena sealed them away after witnessing the power of the "Sacred Pearl" with her own eyes.
If Lillian hadn't stolen it out in order to kill Osvaldo, there might never have been a chance for the "Sacred Pearl" to see the light of day again in Selena's hands.
Selena looked at the "Sacred Pearl," her expression somewhat complex.
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