WPA Headquarters — Outer Wall Sector
The black WPA vehicle moved straight toward the massive reinforced wall dividing the civilian zone from the restricted sector.
Concrete towers rose high into the sky, embedded with scanning arrays and heavy defense cannons.
Armed guards stood at the checkpoint, rifles held firmly across their chests.
Alex rolled down the window and flashed his pass The guard scanned it quickly.
His posture straightened immediately into a salute."Welcome back, player Alex "
The barrier lifted with a mechanical hum The car entered.
Inside the wall—It was another world.
Armored transport trucks moved in tight formation.
Emergency response vehicles sped past. Surveillance drones hovered above in steady patrol patterns, their red lenses blinking rhythmically.
Medics rushed by with stretchers.
On one side, the massive corpse of a VSS-ranked monster was being transferred by crane.
Its scaled body was torn open, thick black blood still dripping onto the reinforced steel platform below.
Ava did not even glance at it She was staring at her tablet.
Replaying footage Sable's face paused on the screen.
Alex glanced sideways at her. "Don't make that expression we are going to meet The boss will notice you are piss"
Ava snapped her gaze toward him"Notice what? That we failed? Because of my annoying seniors I really don't understand why we leave"
Her voice was low but sharp "This was supposed to be a simple task to confirm awakening."
" Initiate early registration and Done soon"
Her fingers tightened around the tablet.
"But because of you, we left without progress and that kid tone was really arrogant what he thinks he can Hero or something"
Alex sighed quietly. "It wasn't a failure It was a postponement we can't register him the way he defended himself was valid point"
"Postponement?" she repeated coldly. "We had the perfect chance we just need to warn him and he signed registration from you know the player is important"
Alex smirked faintly. "You're not angry about the mission we failed and why you worry this was just a sudden task no one blames us "
His eyes narrowed "You're angry about what he said."
Ava's jaw tightened visibly "Off course how dare he talk about our young lady like that,"
she hissed. "And you stop flirting with his mother? Who does he think he is?"
Her knuckles turned pale from gripping the tablet."He's probably some pathetic loser who doesn't even know the name of our lady"
Alex let out a quiet laugh. "You're overreacting but i don't think he was clueless"
The car slowed as they approached the inner facility building.
It was built directly into the wall structure — a towering black-and-silver complex with the WPA insignia glowing above the entrance.
Personnel moved everywhere.
Awakened Players in combat gear walked in and out.
Tactical units loaded weapons with mechanical precision Medical drones zipped between floors, emitting soft humming sounds.
Emergency sirens echoed faintly from somewhere deeper inside.
The crane nearby dropped the VSS monster corpse onto a reinforced platform with a heavy thud.
Technicians immediately swarmed it, scanning and collecting samples.
Alex parked the car smoothly Both of them stepped out He scanned his ID at the entrance panel.
Access granted.
Ava did the same The heavy security doors slid open.
Cold, sterile air greeted them.
Inside—This was not a small office.
It was a command.
And someone important was waiting.
Ava and Alex entered the VIP elevator.
Alex pressed the highest authorized floor.
The glass walls of the elevator revealed the entire city below — peaceful streets glowing with neon signs, civilian traffic moving calmly as if monsters and emergencies did not exist beyond the wall.
Ava crossed her arms.
"By the way," she said coldly, "what excuse are you planning to give for leaving that kid unregistered?"
Alex leaned casually against the railing. "No excuse."
She looked at him sharply.
"I want to observe him more," Alex continued. "There's something off."
"Off how?"
He shrugged lightly. "Instinct."
Ava frowned. "Creepy instinct? Or because you wanted to flirt with his mother again?"
Alex sighed dramatically. "I'm not a playboy. I'm twenty-nine. And you are my junior."
Ava ignored him completely The elevator rose higher The city below grew smaller.
Alex glanced at her again. "What do you think about our lady's future? She soon became WPA and blast guild owner"
Ava's expression softened immediately.
"Our lady is a genius," she said without hesitation.
"There is nothing to worry about. With the Blast Guild supporting WPA and the current S-Rank players on our side, no threat can touch her."
Then she paused Her gaze shifted slightly away Alex noticed.
"Well," he said quietly, "my junior knows a lot."
The elevator slowed Floor number: 67
Ding.
The doors opened This floor was different Quiet.
Minimal personnel No rushed footsteps. No loud communication devices.
But the air—The mana density here was heavy Controlled Like standing deep underwater.
Even trained agents would feel it pressing lightly against their senses.
Ava and Alex walked forward calmly, though their movements became more disciplined automatically.
They stopped before a large office door with a secure access panel.
Alex scanned his card Access granted.
The door slid open smoothly.
Inside was a spacious modern office — clean design, tall glass walls overlooking the wall sector
Multiple screens displayed monster movement charts, guild reports, and economic projections.
Behind the central desk sat a woman with long orange hair flowing neatly over one shoulder.
Teal eyes Sharp and Clear with gentle smile
She wore modern formal attire — elegant yet authoritative A nameplate rested on the desk.
[Chairman-Valeria Volkov]
She did not look up immediately.
She continued reading a file displayed on a transparent digital screen.
The mana pressure in the room—It was coming from her Ava and Alex stepped inside.
And waited
The woman behind the desk finally looked up Her teal eyes settled on Alex first.
"Sorry," she said calmly, her voice smooth and controlled.
"I gave you both an unnecessary task that is not suited you"
She stood from her chair with composed elegance "Let's take a short break before discussing details for next plan"
Ava blinked once Alex gave a small nod. "Of course."
Alexa looks at the chairman with little fear
(Ahh i really think the chairman was thinking we successfully registered that guy and came back)
A few minutes later, tea was served.
The atmosphere shifted slightly — less formal.
But the pressure in the room did not disappear.
Valeria Volkov, Chairman of WPA External Operations, sat across from them, legs crossed gracefully, a cup balanced lightly in her hand.
Her long orange hair shimmered softly under the office lights.
Alex cleared his throat "Chairman… I apologize in advance this topic isn't related to important things but i think you like to hear from us"
"We failed to register that guy "
Valeria took a small sip of tea before answering"It is rare to hear you use the word 'failed,' player Alex did find S-rank or something that you failed "
Her tone remained neutral Her eyes did not."You were already near that district. That is why I assigned you."
" I assumed it would be simple because lucia says unregistered player they found"
Alex nodded slightly. "I assumed the same was a simple task go and warn and register to not use skills recklessly"
Valeria tapped the tablet screen lightly A paused video of Sable appeared on the desk display — grainy drone footage.
"He is likely speed-type," Valeria said thoughtfully.
"But the report stating he is unregistered surprised me just yesterday we got this camera record "
Alex leaned forward slightly "I also assumed speed-type at first. "
"He reacted fast and Moved naturally. He intervened to save children during the incident."
Valeria's eyes narrowed faintly "Most civilians would assume he was already licensed," Alex continued.
"That's how smooth it looked."
The video replayed briefly — Sable moving through debris with precise timing
Then Alex added casually"But he claimed he's a Tamer."
Silence filled the room Valeria slowly turned her head.
"Did he drink before speaking to me with a woman in way again?" she asked Ava calmly.
Ava coughed lightly. "Unfortunately, the Chairman… he did not drink this time i was with him"
Alex frowned slightly. "I can hear both of you."
Valeria ignored him
"Claims to be Tamer," she murmured, thinking aloud. "And avoided early registration somehow"
Her fingers tapped once against the desk "Interesting Alex Judgement was not wrong but if this registered him was more important now "
Ava leaned forward slightly. "Chairman, should we send a secondary team?"
Valeria's gaze remained on the paused image of Sable.
"No, I think alex has other plans if he backed off Even he was A-rank "
Both agents straightened subtly "Observe only, right he was a student what he say enough to protect himself legally i think that how he survived " he said softly.
Alex's lips curved faintly"So we let him move?"
"For now and there is one more idea I have "
Valeria leaned back in her chair "But if he lies about his classification…that he was Tamer or something else"
Her teal eyes sharpened"…then we will need to find out why he was lying i don't want some kid involved with Black Player group"
The mana pressure in the room intensified briefly Ava straightened unconsciously.
Alex only smiled faintly This was no longer a simple registration task
Alex set his cup down slowly"I admit I failed a simple task," he said "But that kid was… different i don't think vhe was connected with black players"
Valeria raised one brow slightly"What difference," she asked calmly,
"does an A-rank assassin-type player give compared to a Tamer-type?"
Alex leaned back in his chair, thinking carefully"Assassin-types usually carry sharp tension," he said.
"Measured eyes and Calculating posture Ready to retreat or strike he was sharp like me "
He paused "But he didn't feel like that black player I Mean and he was getting careless get caught easily"
Valeria watched him closely"He was too calm, for being black player at teenage " Alex continued.
"Too mature like I'm dealing with some professional And he shut down my junior with just a few sentences."
Valeria's lips curved faintly. "Really?"
Her eyes shifted to Ava stiffened under the pressure
Alex smirked. "She couldn't respond to him"
Ava's jaw tightened Valeria's expression flickered — amusement, brief and rare.
Then it vanished "Well," she said lightly,
"I don't doubt your judgment. After all… you are my husband's comrade blast guild proud member "
The air shifted for a split second A subtle reminder of hierarchy
A message notification chimed on her phone Valeria glanced at it — and her composed expression broke slightly.
"Oh."
She stood up quickly"I forgot. Lyra was planning to come here today."
Ava reacted instantly. "I'll go pick up my lady."
She bowed slightly and exited the office at once The door closed.
Silence settled again Alex watched Valeria for a moment
The Chairman.
But also—A mother and widow After a few seconds, he resumed.
He explained everything in detail — Sable's tone, body language, refusal, reaction speed.
Valeria listened quietly Then she opened another file
The name appeared.
Sable Arvind Singh
Valeria's eyes paused "This name is familiar."
Alex nodded. "A-rank Player from the Indian region Protector of the North Gate he was son of that person"
Valeria's expression shifted."He was his son? I only hear that North gate protector " she asked.
"Yes and i think he was the perfect candidate for sponsorship "
The room grew heavier Valeria leaned back slowly.
"That detail is not important to me," she said calmly.
"Are you suggesting I should trust him with my daughter?"
Her teal eyes sharpened"You know very well the CEO position is not light. "
"Lyra is already under pressure since her father's death and if i do that in mid of this chaos."
Her fingers tightened slightly around the tablet."She barely recovered from it."
Alex's voice softened"Young lady is precious to me too," he said.
"I watched her grow up and we trained together when she was little i have no doubt she was a genius but her emotional state is too weak"
He looked directly at Valeria"I understand her personality was difficult to handle but trying is the only thing we do and that boy Also have weakness "
He paused"But we cannot ignore the current situation."
Valeria did not interrupt "Blast Guild is unstable," Alex continued.
"They need Lyra to inherit leadership soon The West Gate cannot remain without strong symbolic authority."
He spoke carefully"And if Sable is truly unregistered but capable…"
Valeria finished the thought quietly.
"He could become a shield and we need to deceive him so he will stay here in a blast guild before another guild finds out "
Alex nodded once "Or a blade."
Silence Valeria's gaze shifted toward the city beyond the glass wall.
Far in the distance, the massive gates separating civilization from chaos stood tall.
After several long seconds, she spoke.
"Observe him next time i go myself to check him "
Her tone was no longer casual "But do not approach Lyra with this yet."
Alex nodded"Understood."
Valeria's eyes returned to the tablet.
Sable's paused image stared back from the screen"Unregistered," she murmured.
"Let's see what you really are a tamer who can be changed World or useless person like old tamers who die"