"President."
Both of them were in awe of Chen Zhao.
The more they knew, the more they feared Chen Zhao.
He was a true god-slayer.
And not just one.
Even the famous God of War, Ares, was working for Chen Zhao now.
Chen Zhao wasn't famous.
But this didn't stop them from being in awe of him.
"President, is there any news today?"
"The rules for the second round haven't been announced yet," Chen Zhao said. "Most of the contestants are preparing. Let's go eat something first. We'll talk while we eat."
Chen Zhao found a nice restaurant and the three of them sat down.
Because they were facing Chen Zhao, Alunteri and Manit were both a bit reserved.
They didn't dare to eat freely in front of good food.
"Eat. No need to be so reserved. I don't eat people."
Only then did the two relax a bit.
But they kept looking at Chen Zhao.
Chen Zhao didn't start eating. Instead, he said, "I met a few contestants in the first round. They helped me find some information."
"The owner of the Hundred Vault Islands is the Egler family," Alunteri said, putting down her knife and fork. "The incident 12 years ago caused Island 67 and Space Nightfall to be sealed. The Egler family suffered heavy losses, but it's not to the point where they can't maintain it. After all, there are many islands with good resources and profits. It's more than enough to maintain the Egler family. That's why they're trying so hard to persuade the Six to restart Island 67 and Space Nightfall.
That's why it's strange, "Chen Zhao said." If we exclude the profit factor, there must be something in Space Nightfall that the Egler family can't get but can't give up. So, the Egler family is also a suspect in the incident 12 years ago. "
"President, I made a hypothesis," Manit said.
"Oh? What hypothesis? "
Chen Zhao and Alunteri both looked at Manit.
"Assuming that the mastermind behind that incident is the Aigle Family, everything seems to make sense."
Chen Zhao was still a bit confused, but Alunteri understood immediately.
"The Aigle family is the master of this place. It's easier for them to carry out any plan than anyone else, and it's easier for them to cover it up. That's why it's understandable that they haven't found any clues in 12 years. Or rather, someone found something, but because the target is the Aigle family, they covered it up." Alunteri said, "Also, Celestial Master Zhang's attitude is understandable. He wants the chairman to clean up the mess of the Egler Family …"
Chen Zhao frowned. "Old Zhang, that's too much."
"Guild Leader, this is only my guess. There are still many doubts that I haven't solved," Shi Feng said, shaking his head.
"Your speculation is very reasonable. I think it's the truth." Chen Zhao stood up. "I'll go find that old bastard now."
"President … Don't go yet." Alunteri and Manit hurriedly pulled him back.
"Guild Leader, these are only our guesses right now. It's not easy to come to a conclusion. Moreover, we don't have any evidence to prove our guesses," Shi Feng said, shaking his head.
Chen Zhao was finally persuaded. He felt like he'd really had the urge to go all out with Zhang Tianyi when he was being used.
"If the Aigle Family was the culprit, they could have done it at any other time. They wouldn't have needed to do it during the World Supernatural Tournament. Besides, they would have caused so many casualties. From the perspective of profit and the family's development, it's a very unwise move. You have to know that even a person as prestigious as Celestial Master Zhang wouldn't be able to bear the consequences of such casualties, let alone the Aigle Family, which is in a weakened state."
"Secondly, if Celestial Master Zhang knows the truth, he has no reason to hide it for the Aigle family. He doesn't need to worry so much. The Aigle family doesn't have the right to have Celestial Master Zhang cover up the truth."
"I'm getting more and more confused. Earlier, you said that Zhang Tianyi has a reason to cover up for the Aigle family. Now, you're saying that the Aigle family doesn't have the right to have Zhang Tianyi cover up for them."
"President, you said ability first, and motive second. For example … if you discover that someone in the association is doing something harmful to the association, you have the ability to cover up for that person, but you don't have the motive."
"In other words, if Zhang Tianyi has the ability to cover up for the Aigle family, he also has the ability to cover up for others … Is the mastermind one of the Big Six?" Chen Zhao muttered to himself.
The entire meal was filled with Alunterri and Manit's speculations.
But they couldn't come to a conclusion.
They had too little information at the moment.
Even if Alunterri and Manit were ridiculously smart, they couldn't be omniscient.
Chen Zhao stood up to pay the bill. Alunterri and Manit both had the urge to fight for the bill.
But after seeing the bill, they both remained silent.
"Sir, you've already paid the bill."
"Already paid? How come I don't remember? "
The cashier pointed at a middle-aged man sitting nearby.
"That man paid for you."
Chen Zhao looked in the direction the cashier was pointing at.
The middle-aged man nodded slightly.
Chen Zhao walked over. "Sir, do we know each other?"
"Please forgive my rudeness. I'm Morriser Aigle."
"Aigle!" Chen Zhao couldn't help but study Morriser Aigle seriously.
"You must be the new referee of this year's World Supernatural Competition, Mr. Chen."
"Hi, I am."
"Can we talk? You should be interested in the world of ether in the second round, right? "
"If you're here to explain something to me, then there's no need. I'm not a cop."
"Mr. Chen, I don't want to explain anything to you. I just want to ask you something."
"What is it?"
"To protect my family."
"I don't understand." Chen Zhao really didn't understand.
"To put it simply, we're hiring you."
"Hiring me? Can you afford it?" Chen Zhao asked arrogantly.
"Mr. Chen, since you're one of the best, we'll naturally offer you a price worthy of the best." Morise Aigle's tone was neither servile nor overbearing. "Although the Aigle Family has declined, the Aigle Family's wealth hasn't disappeared. Whether it's resources in the spiritual world or currency, as long as Mr. Chen agrees, we can afford it."
"You should know that I don't have time. After all, I'm the referee of the World Supernatural Competition. I can't give up my job to be your bodyguard."
"As long as it's during the second round."
"Then I don't have time. You should know that the second round won't be so peaceful and Zhang Tianyi won't give me a holiday."
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