Within an inferno-like environment, a giant naked figure was sitting cross-legged as a faint red sheen was emitting from his burly, masculine body. It was none other than the Chairman of the Zodiac Warrior Alliance, Gunnar!
At this moment, a static voice rang within the inferno environment, "Chairman, Sir Vice Chairman, Andrew has an urgent message to rely on."
Gunnar's eyelids suddenly trembled before they sprang open, revealing his fiery eyes lit in fire, and he grunted with a hint of dissatisfaction, "It better be worth interrupting my training. Connect him."
The next moment, a raspy yet hurried voice rang, "Sorry to intrude, Chairman, but you really gonna wanna see the Star News right now!"
Gunnar's eyes narrowed as he knew his second in command, and this guy never sounded so uneasy unless something big had happened. So, he knew the matter was serious.
"What, did someone find the whereabouts of our guy?" He snorted coldly before he moved his wrist, and then a faint ripple appeared before a projection appeared.
"I'm afraid it's worse than that." Andrew's bitter yet uneasy voice sounded in reply.
Gunnar merely grunted before the Star News was opened, and the moment he saw the trending news at the No.9 spot, his eyes contracted in disbelief and bewilderment!
"9. Star News by Faceless Ancient
"Star News: Greeting everyone. I think I don't need an introduction after all. The three leaders of the hegemonies were kind enough to introduce me to you all. But still, it would be unethical for me not to give a personal introduction.
"My name is Faceless Ancient, duly known as a 'Terrorist' who was behind the bombing over two weeks ago in the boundary of Star Ocean. Today, my reason for posting this Star News is to make some things clear for everyone as well as give my thanks for all the support you are giving me. I'm really flattered!
"Foremost, as all of you should know by now that I'm a very vile person who has technology far beyond your wildest imagination, and that powerful show was a mere fragment of what I can do.
"In fact, that was, as I mentioned earlier, a greeting to draw the attention of you all and the three kind leaders, and now that I managed that, I think it was a success.
"But I'm not a bad terrorist, instead a very practical one. Because if I wanted, I could've easily put that little power show on the lands. Instead, I chose the faraway place in the boundless Star Ocean. This should be enough to prove my previous point.
"Second, my true purpose, most of you people should know talent like mine are usually suppressed by the three leaders and have to bow their heads if they want to continue with their research or keep their lives.
"But as a terrorist, I beg to differ since rebilling is in my nature, and I don't want to be suppressed by anyone, true freedom, if you say so. That's why I went into hiding, and now I'm back because I'm finally capable of keeping my freedom.
"Third, now that I have achieved my freedom, I have an even more, grander ambition. I want everyone to be like me and have control over their own lives, not just live like puppets or in fear of three unreasonable leaders. These guys are no longer fit to lead us, if you believe me.
"But who am I to decide, right? However, I'm here to give you all a chance to see and decide for yourself if I'm wrong or not because I have created this Star Server where I would be selling my advanced weaponry to anyone who has a vision like me.
"This includes the same bomb I'd used in the little power show the other day, and many more such goods will be available from time to time.
"So, my people, you all are invited to my humble Star server, and I promise you anonymity as my Star Server is a 2-Star Star Server, and you all can choose a random name, and your actual profiles will stay hidden from our mighty three leaders and their minion.
"Star Link of My Humble Star Server: XXXXXX
"I welcome you all!"
"What utter nonsense is this?!!!!!" Gunner finally snapped out of his dazed and roared furiously, and the flames in the inferno trembled violently.
Andrew's uneasy voice rang, "This Faceless Ancient has shown strong animosity toward you and the other two leaders but not toward the three hegemonies. He's playing a very dangerous game by taking full advantage of his current notoriety.
"I'm afraid, even Sir Nelsen hadn't seen this coming. This guy has completely turned the tables by using the same move. He had only posted this star news post less than an hour ago, and now it is already trending in the top ten.
"Furthermore, he's receiving more and more members in his server by every minute. I never thought the allure of those dreadful weapons would be this compelling."
Thick veins popped up on Gunner's temple as the giant was seething in a fury, "I can guess all this on my own. But what I want to know is how in the zodiac's name did he get a 2-Star Privilege in the Rare Plains!? He's already equal to us in Star Privilege!"
Andrew's voice grew grimmer, "This is the main reason for my worry as well, Chairman. I'm afraid we might have been dragged into mucky waters by the President and Miss Manger. Now if this guy really managed to sell those weapons in mass numbers, there is no telling how it will affect the power quo, not to mention the trial will be even more unpredictable!"
Gunner's expression grew even nastier as he also knew the gravity of the situation. If he had known this would've happened, he would've never agreed to issue the bounty or the wanted order.
Furthermore, his biggest regret was the day when he sold out Jacob for a measly one million ZC. If he had known Jacob was so capable, he would rather have become an enemy with Nelsen and Lucy instead of handing this wild trump card to them.
But now, there was no point in regretting it, and it was time to suffer from the 'terrorist' they all created!