Chapter 614: Covering the Sky with One Hand
A middle-aged man, a typical American, emerged from backstage.
Being backstage meant his identity was indeed special.
Moreover, he dared to declare in front of so many assassins that Rose could not return her Identity Card.
The intention behind it was obvious.
The fifth on the Blood List, Thousand Faces Rose!
Without any deliberate retention, the words of the middle-aged man were audible to everyone present.
"Thousand Faces Rose actually wants to return her Identity Card!"
"Is it that woman?"
"The fifth on the Blood List, Thousand Faces Rose! She really is impressive!"
"This is crazy! Thousand Faces Rose actually wants to return her Identity Card! Her card must be worth at least ten million US dollars!"
"Haha! There's going to be a good show to watch! Burn is the administrator here, he said Rein hasn't agreed, it looks like he's planning to..."
"Heh! Seriously, Thousand Faces Rose is in trouble this time."
The surrounding assassins all began discussing fervently.
This middle-aged man named Burn, was the administrator here.
He even said that Burn did not agree to Thousand Faces Rose leaving the Assassins Realm.
Next, Rose would be in great danger!
He might not be in danger, but Rein was a different case.
That was the sixth strongest on the Blood List!
It was rumored, Rein had progressed to sixth on the Blood List by challenging others.
The location of the challenges was right here!
"Burn, are you sure you want to do this?" a cold voice said faintly from beneath a black robe.
Others might not know, but Xia Liu was very aware.
Burn and Rein had a special relationship, previously Burn had also prevented the sixth ranked assassin on the Blood List in such a manner, then threatened him with information to compete against Rein.
However, back then Burn wasn't so bold; all was done in secrecy.
Today was different; he publicly declined to return Rose's Identity Card in front of many people.
Next, he would certainly have to accept Rein's challenge.
Rein, a top-tier Psychic Being!
Although he had no special attributes, with Exotic Force reaching level four, he was indeed a master among masters.
There were not many on the Blood List who could defeat him, only three in the top ten could.
"Hmph! This is my domain, I can do whatever I want here!" Burn said with a smug look on his face.
Here, he was god! What he said was law!
A few years ago when he first arrived, he might have been somewhat apprehensive.
But now, after settling in, he could disregard everything.
Burn's words echoed all around.
The numerous assassins remained silent on the spot.
Yes, in this place, Burn was the law.
Whatever it was, he had the final say.
It was rare for anyone to offend him.
Not only did he have the right to grant and return Identity Cards.
He also had a multitude of bodyguards, as well as control over recording points, and if you crossed him,
In public, he could reduce your reward to one percent, leaving you helpless.
In secret, he knew your information, could disclose it to other assassins at will, and the result for you would only be endless relocation of your base.
Furthermore, his relationship with Rein, the sixth on the Blood List, was even closer.
If Rein made a move, many would be left lamenting in the Netherworld.
So, unless someone was very special, who would dare to offend Burn.
"Oh? He covers the sky with one hand? What would happen if Athena found out?" Xia Liu asked with a faint smile.
"Athena!"
Upon hearing this name, Burn's pupils contracted imperceptibly!
He was acutely aware of Athena's power. If she found out what he had done, death would await him!
There was no escape!
"Athena! That seems to be the creator of the Assassins System!"
"Goddess Athena! She indeed is the creator of the Assassins System!"
"Who is that person? He dares to call Athena by her name directly."
"That's not the point. The point is, if Athena knew what Burn had done, she would certainly exterminate him."
"Heh, this is going to be a good show!"
The people at the scene started whispering, laughing, and expressing their surprise quietly.
As assassins, the first thing they learned was about the Assassins System.
Athena was the builder of the Assassins System!
Although her name was the same as one of the twelve major deities.
Nobody knew what the real Athena was like.
No one had ever seen Athena, they only knew of the name.
"Hahaha! Are you trying to scare me? How could Athena possibly come back to this tiny place? Even if she did, why would she listen to you?"
After a moment of calm, Burn burst into laughter.
Although he was in this position, having been in the field for over a decade, he had never actually seen Athena.
It wasn't even certain if such a person existed.
Even though she was the builder of the Assassins System.
According to the timelines, she would likely have turned to dust by now.
Thus, Burn had nothing to fear!
"Great God, do you know Athena?" Rose and Yanzi asked Xia Liu timidly.
As an assassin, Burn had the authority to threaten all of Xia Liu's benefits, even expose his documents, so contacting Athena could restore everything back to perfection.
Moreover, with Athena intervening, she could also deal with Burn.
And prevent more people from worrying.
After all, he held much of the data for several assassins registered here.
With that data, he was bolsteouldreed, the daily threats to others presumably happened all the time.
"Perhaps I do know her," Xia Liu said indifferently.
"Haha! You say you know Athena? Can you not joke me to death?" Burn laughed loudly upon hearing Xia Liu's response.
The people around them also looked at Xia Liu with much disdain.
They had initially pitied Xia Liu and the others for being intimidated by Burn.
Now, they no longer felt pity, thinking it ridiculous that he could even claim to know Athena.
It was both supreme-grade and bizarre.
The Assassins System was founded fifty years ago, although it wasn't very mature at that time.
But it truly was founded then.
When Athena created the Assassins System, she couldn't possibly have been only twenty years old, right?
Even if you were twenty, adding these fifty years, you'd be an old person nearly ready to go into the ground.
An elderly person in their seventies or eighties, dead or not, what could they possibly change?
Rose and Yanzi looked at each other, they both agreed with Xia Liu's words, he certainly knew Athena.
After all, he was the King, the first on the Blood List!
Poor bunch, these blind people, to mock the Great God Red Dragon Shadow!
"Burn, you know, the things you are doing are utterly wrong. You're bound to die sooner or later,"
Despite the crowd's mockery, Xia Liu did not mind and merely offered a well-meaning reminder to Burn.
"Death will come to everyone. Burn might live another sixty years without a problem, but you surely won't last long, your end is today!"
Just as Burn was about to retort, suddenly a sharp voice cut through.
Everyone immediately turned their gazes and saw a tall man walking down the center of the street.
"That's Rein!"
"The sixth on the Blood List, Rein!!!!"