In the Governor's Mansion on Cat Island, a building as grand as an imperial palace, Julio sat sideways on a massive granite chair, listening to his subordinate report the current situation.
"According to our spy, Governor Charles of Hope Island has returned safely, but Lai Jie hasn't appeared. Judging by their expressions, he's most likely dead."
Julio's brow furrowed as he let out a slow sigh. This news only makes a bad situation worse. If even Pope Lai Jie died there, then the Foundation's power is far beyond my imagination. After all, even I'm not certain I could defeat the Pope.
"Contact Charles by telegram immediately," Julio ordered. "We must convene the Abyss-Sea Conference at once to discuss how to handle this crisis."
"We've already tried, Governor. The telegraph office on Hope Island said that Governor Charles is currently not on the island."
