Published: March 2, 2025
When Wen Yu finished explaining the organization's goals and general regulations, everyone nodded in agreement.
It must be said that taking on no responsibilities or obligations while still holding the title of sequence two to deal with the military's overt solicitation and covert coercion was truly a no-risk endeavor!
Moreover, they could meet powerful Lone Walkers in the organization, exchanging information and the items they needed. The advantages far outweighed the disadvantages—or rather, there were hardly any disadvantages at all!
These sequences were all quite shrewd!
However, would Wen Yu really engage in such a no-risk deal? Not to mention that there would be a host of people later trying to flaunt their association with him, wouldn't his reputation and likeness have some value?
Just as the atmosphere became lively, Carmel, who was seated to Wen Yu's left, cleared her throat twice, drawing everyone's attention, and then said gently,
"Um, I have a question. I am currently in Italy, but with the demonic disaster approaching, I would like to find a safe place to paint. I wonder if the president could offer me shelter?"
Carmel looked seriously at Wen Yu with her crystalline eyes, but her gaze revealed a smile that only the two of them could understand.
Oh dear, but this is just a typical setup...
Wen Yu pretended to think for a moment before nodding.
"Sure, but you should know that due to the loose nature of our organization, I cannot guarantee that there aren't any military spies or undercover agents among those present. In other words, I cannot fully trust you."
"So..."
Wen Yu directly activated the fifth soul realm and summoned Victor.
Victor's injuries had mostly healed, and the remainder should recover completely within a day.
While stroking Victor's soft fur, Wen Yu smiled at Carmel and said, "I need to check some of your innermost thoughts. Once you pass, I can provide you with comprehensive protection! And I assure you, this test poses no danger to you!"
Carmel furrowed her brows slightly, as if struggling with something. After a moment, she reluctantly nodded.
"Then let's conduct the test here. If anything goes wrong, the influence of your organization will wash down the drain."
Wen Yu chuckled, then indicated for Carmel to make eye contact with Victor...
Then...
"The test is complete, you can come find me in Las Vegas! And I will create a space for you to focus on your painting!"
The so-called test... had actually been completed over ten hours ago...
Back in Carmel's room, she insisted on staying by Wen Yu's side for a quiet painting environment. Naturally, Wen Yu used Victor's dream sculpting ability to assess Carmel.
It turned out that this woman really just wanted to paint...
And so the plan of using Carmel as a decoy naturally unfolded. In truth, Wen Yu initially intended to use the old daoist priest for this act. However, Carmel proved to be much more effective than the old daoist!
With Carmel, sequence eight, taking the lead in demonstrating, not only could it dispel the doubts of those below, but it also demonstrated Wen Yu's sincerity—after all, he had never intended to control these people with Victor; the backlash would be too great if he failed! But to genuinely pull these people to his side, he had to ensure they had no harmful intentions towards him. This step was indispensable!
This was Wen Yu's fundamental goal—the lone wanderers' mutual aid association was merely a facade, beneath which he aimed to form a powerful team entirely under his control!
Currently, there were four members in this team.
Sequence two—Wen Yu.
Sequence eight—Carmel.
Sequence thirteen—Wang Fu Cai.
Sequence eighty-two—Yang Hong.
But this was just the beginning...
"I also want to be by your side..."
The surprise came so suddenly!
Wen Yu turned to look at the heavily armored knight beside him.
Sequence fifteen—Arthur!
"Oh?"
Wen Yu raised an eyebrow. "Why?"
Arthur leaned back against his chair, his posture still upright, wearing a warm smile reminiscent of spring. He replied slowly, "I just feel that being by your side surely won't lack for battles and adventures."