It was not long after when Beverly responded, "Deacon Penn, your findings have drawn the attention of the department''s higher-ups. The department is now re- analyzing how big of a threat Greensource Corp might be, and you might receive a special mission if anythinges up. However, that won''t happen in the near future yet."


    "So, what are the department''s intentions?" asked Wilbur.


    Beverly said, "The department suggests that you continue everything as normal. Deacon Penn. Continue your investigation into Greensource Corp, and don''t forget to keep yourself safe."


    Wilbur hung up the call, gasping deeply. He found it strange that the Department of Paranormal Research and Defense was not really doing anything about something so big, but various cultivators practicing evil sorcery in the past ten years had also contributed many things in exchange for powers from other dimensions.


    The power of light and the power of destruction probably seemed like any other regr power to the department that would not be too much of a risk.


    Yet Wilbur felt deeply uneasy about the whole thing. After all, these people were trying to create more assassins by incorporating the power of destruction into the me crystal core.


    If the Dark Lord from a different dimension was the top dog of Greensource Corp, his n must be to take over the world.


    Wilbur was certain that the Department of Paranormal Research and Defense did not know the extent of the two powers yet. These two powers far surpassed spiritual energy.


    However, Wilbur was still just one person despite knowing some of these secrets. He was going up against a force that was so powerful, and it was going to be very difficult for him to get some things done.


    That afternoon, Kyra met up with Wilbur on the balcony.


    Kyra said, "You''ve thought this through pretty well. If youplete your mission and return to Dasha, I''ll at least have someone here who can help me out."


    "I don''t want much," said Wilbur. "I just hope that Tina and her mother will spend the rest of their lives inplete safety. Surely you can give me that much?"


    Ever since finding out that Kyra was a member of the Scarlet Leaf Faction, Wilbur had felt a lot less strongly about her.


    Kyra took a deep breath, saying, "I actually wanted to tell you that we aren''t enemies here. You know that I was kidnapped by Greensource Corp before, and I wouldn''t have lived this long if you hadn''t shown up."


    "Ha. So, what did you get from joining the Scarlet Leaf Faction?"


    Wilbur found itughable that Kyra had joined the Scarlet Leaf Faction. After all, they were hardly likely to help Kyra out. On the contrary, Kyra seemed to be serving the faction for free.


    "I''ve got ns of my own. Besides, no one''s going to be able to protect Tina for you if I don''t join the Scarlet Leaf Faction."


    "Are you trying to negotiate terms with me?"


    "You could say that. I really just want one thing from you, and that''s for us to stay friends forever. Friends, no matter when and where. In exchange, I promise to guarantee Tina and her mother''s safety."


    Wilbur took a sip of his soda. "Can you tell me why you''re doing this? Why are you making such a request?"