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"Head of the Noster family."
"Please tell me what it is."
Kruba Noster rushed over to Cao Han in three quick steps to await his orders.
Even though this is his manor, his place, his territory, he wouldn't dare have such thoughts in front of Cao Han.
"Don't worry so much. I just want you to find someone to arrange some rooms for all of them to wash up and rest."
Cao Han was well aware that Dorocel Reno and the others must have rushed to this godforsaken place without stopping after receiving their senior's plea for help, so their exhaustion was understandable.
Anyway, there shouldn't be anything else going on, so I can take a good rest and adjust my condition.
To be fair, his arrangement immediately moved everyone in Dorocel Reno's team. If it weren't for the fact that the Executive Department didn't have the custom of swearing allegiance to someone, they probably would have immediately bowed down and acknowledged Cao Han as their elder brother.
Chapter 172 A blessing in disguise
The corridor was white, the ceiling was white, and there was a lingering smell of disinfectant.
"Outrageous! Outrageous! Outrageous!"
Separated only by a door, Andre Lawson could only watch his grandson undergoing arm surgery inside the operating room through a small pane of clear glass.
That's his most beloved grandson!
That grandson who, from the moment his bloodline awakened, was cherished and given the best of everything!
Ten minutes earlier, when he saw Julian Lawson return to Nibelungen looking disheveled, a complex mix of emotions surged within him at the same time: anger, heartache, shock, and more.
Andre Lawson's expression shifted between light and dark; his already rigid mind simply couldn't comprehend who could inflict such harm on his grandson.
Hilbert Jean Angers! ?
After completely escaping into the Nibelungen, in André Lawson's limited understanding, only Angers, whose Word of Power was time-zero, could do this.
Not only are speed-type incantations rare, but they are also generally in an invincible state.
Hybrids who possess the speed-type Word of Power are not slow in their reactions. As long as they react in time and activate their Word of Power to try to escape, who can do anything except for those with the same speed-type Word of Power?
"Could it be that old Angers is lying in wait outside the Nibelungen?"
Many members of the Doomsday Faction had considered this point, and coupled with the information previously reported to Constantine, many had to begin to rethink their previous "plans."
The main issue was that the reattachment of the severed arm was urgent, so much so that they couldn't get any concrete information from Julian Lawson and could only rely on guesswork.
呲——
The sound of the hydraulic door slowly opening could be heard.
The surgeon, wearing a white coat stained with blood, slowly walked out of the operating room and calmly announced to the anxious crowd outside, "The surgery went smoothly."
"That Julian's arm?"
"Given the physical qualities and recovery abilities of mixed-race individuals, coupled with subsequent training, they should be able to recover more than 90% of their functions."
As a doctor, one must be extremely cautious in what one says. Unless something is 100% certain, one should not give patients false hope, otherwise, what if that hope is dashed...?
"What about the remaining ten percent?"
This time, it was Mills Lawson, the father, who spoke first.
"Leave the remaining ten percent to fate." The doctor shook his head, giving an ambiguous answer.
He has done his best in terms of modern medicine; the rest depends on whether Andre Lawson can find a possibility in the field of alchemy.
While alchemical artifacts with healing properties are relatively rare, hybrid species have appeared quite a few throughout history.
For example, the numerous "Holy Grails" in Cao Han's possession are one such example; the holy water produced after activating the alchemy array has a healing effect.
"How long will it take for him to wake up?"
"Given the physical condition of mixed-race individuals, the effects of the drug would likely wear off within 20-30 minutes."
"Okay, thank you doctor."
Although the doctor's dragon bloodline may not be considered high within the Doomsday Faction, his status is by no means low. No one knows when they will need to rely on him, so naturally no one dares to offend him easily.
The doctor's figure disappeared into the pale white corridor.
The Lawson family members who remained in place instantly turned from sunny to gloomy.
boom!
Mills Lawson kicked a metal trash can next to him to vent his anger.
“Mills, how have I always taught you? The more urgent the situation, the calmer you must remain! Have you received any results regarding my request to send someone out of Nibelungen to contact the North family and gather information?”
Mills Lawson didn't rush to speak. Instead, he looked around to see if there were any inconsiderate bystanders. Only after confirming that everyone was from his family did he feel comfortable enough to speak:
"The results have been sent back."
"Say!"
"Julian's arm was torn off by the person who had Constantine deliver the message. His name is Cao Han, and he is an S+ level student who enrolled at Kassel College this year."
In addition to that, there was our entire action team that we sent out..."
Seeing his son suddenly become hesitant, Andre Lawson knew in his heart that there would be no result, but he remained calm on the surface and said: "Just tell me what you think of the action team. As long as I'm here, this world won't turn upside down!"
In terms of age, André Lawson is even older than Angers. He has seen all kinds of storms and waves. Even that arrogant little devil Lu Mingze fell into their schemes.
Although it's unknown how much of this was intentionally orchestrated by the little devil Lu Mingze, it's an undeniable fact.
"Except for Captain Levi, everyone is wiped out!"
A silent silence.
Even someone as shrewd as Andre Lawson needed some time to process this news.
It's important to understand that their operational capabilities are the essence of the entire Doomsday Faction, and with the protection of the next-generation Malphite, they have been virtually invincible in every mission they've carried out over the years.
The result... The result...
"Ugh--"
All his words ultimately amounted to a heavy sigh. Andre Lawson's mind raced as he began to consider how to deal with the attacks from his "opponents" in the council chamber.
Think about what the mission the team was carrying out after leaving Nibelungen.
This alone is an unavoidable responsibility for Andre Lawson, or rather, for the Lawson family!
The more shrewd and calculating a person is, the more instinctively they will weigh the pros and cons. From the very beginning, Andre Lawson never intended to retaliate.
What an international joke!
While ordinary members of the Doomsday Faction were unaware of the action team's true nature, how could Andre Lawson, as an elder, not know?
Putting aside the team members with an average bloodline rating of B+ or higher, even if you sent Andre Lawson personally, he would be utterly humiliated by that genuine second-generation breed.
Even so, they were basically wiped out, leaving only Captain Levi as a prisoner. In this situation, anyone with a brain would know what to do.
Da da da--
Before they could have much time to think, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the corridor.
Leader Lu Lincheng's assistant appeared before everyone, his half-rimmed gold glasses and well-fitting, exquisite suit making him look like a business elite.
"Elder Anderson, Lord Mills, the leader invites you both to the council chamber to continue the meeting."
Of course, you can't hide fire with paper.
They were able to receive the news earlier than Lu Lincheng, who held considerable power. The reason they didn't notify him immediately was probably because Julian Lawson was undergoing surgery.
I guess they got the news from the doctor that the surgery was completed, and they came right on time.
Half an hour later.
The council chamber was still the same council chamber, and the people attending the meeting were still the same people, but the atmosphere had become extremely tense.
People with a weaker mindset might not be able to withstand this immense pressure in a matter of minutes.
The news of the loss of the entire action team struck everyone present like a bolt from the blue, leaving a lasting impact.
Faced with this loss, which can be described as "significant," no one dared to speak up easily, for fear of getting burned.
The appearance of Andre Lawson and his son Mills Lawson immediately caught the eye of many, as the target for venting their anger had finally arrived.
My bottom had barely touched the chair.
Some people couldn't wait to start criticizing the two men's actions: "Elder Andrei, you still haven't given us an explanation for the unauthorized mobilization of the action team. Now, because of your grandson Julian Lawson's reckless behavior, the entire action team has been lost. I think you must give everyone an explanation!"
Explain?
He, Andre Lawson, did need to give an explanation, but it was definitely not to these clowns, but to Lu Lincheng and his wife, Jovini, whose bloodlines were both rated S.
However, Andre Lawson underestimated the meaning of "human nature is unpredictable".
After the first person started, the rest joined in and launched an attack on him. Many of those who were originally on Lu Lincheng's side used rather impolite language.
“Elder Andrei, I believe you need to take full responsibility for this.”
“There is an idiom in the East called ‘virtue not matching position.’ I believe Elder Andrei is no longer suitable to sit in that position.”
"Fxxk! I beep beep—you beep beep—Andrei, you old bastard, pay for my son's life! If it weren't for saving your damned grandson, why would the action team have been dispatched? If the action team hadn't been dispatched..."
It is clear that there are still relatives of the victims in the council chamber who are blaming Andre Lawson for the deaths of their sons (daughters).
It was as if the silence in the council chamber just now was just an illusion.
Amidst the public outrage, many of Andre Lawson's supporters had no choice but to cower in silence, lest they become the target of insults and accusations against their families.
Lu Lincheng, sitting in the middle, watched this scene unfold with composure but remained silent. It wasn't that he didn't want to speak, but rather that he was waiting for the right moment.
Rather than letting conflicts fester in the shadows until they spiral out of control, it's better to bring them out into the open and give those people an outlet for their emotions.
The principle that it is better to guide than to block is simple and easy to understand.
As the leader of the Doomsday Faction, Lu Lincheng's task is to balance the power between the various factions and ensure that no matter how much they act, they are merely monkeys in the hands of Buddha and pose no threat to his position, including Andre Lawson.
How could he not be aware of the Lawson family's ambitions?
Swearing is also physically demanding, and you need to catch your breath. The moment you catch your breath is the best opportunity for Lu Lincheng to speak.
"Everyone!"
"The most urgent task is not to hold Elder Andrei accountable, but to come up with a solution."