Uncle here isn't your average office worker!

But he was equally shocked, because his destiny had changed right before his eyes.

Dorothy, having received funding from him, completed her preliminary research ahead of schedule, gaining the attention and recruitment of Rhine Lab. After joining Rhine Lab, she was approached by a desperate Hamer who learned of the Balrog incident, something she shouldn't have known, let alone been involved in. Hamer eventually told her about the incident.

Fate is shifting, and the shift is getting bigger and bigger; it has reached another turning point.

Without a doubt, regardless of whether they have enough time to prevent the Balrog incident, the fates of Dorothy, Hemer, and the others have already changed. This means that the so-called irresistible historical correction that exists above all else does not actually exist.

They are fully capable of shaping their own history.

The chances of saving the world have increased even further.

Of course, practice is better than fantasy. Before he could get to the sea immediately, Roy decided to make his move at the Rhine Lab's Balrog incident, trying to completely reverse his fate.

Therefore, he did not stop Dorothy from contacting Ferdinand—with Roy unable to participate, the only person in the entire Rhine Life capable of challenging the Grand Master was undoubtedly Ferdinand, even though he was equally dangerous.

Who just called you?

Seemingly drawn by Roy's recent dramatic emotional fluctuations, Skadi stepped forward and asked.

The last time she saw Roy with such an excited expression was when she met Kal'tsit.

As it turned out, the woman was indeed extraordinary; many of her insights were so profound that even I, who had received a formal education from Argonaut, found them only partially understandable.

Why this time?

Roy replied, “A friend from Colombia. I invested in her research project, and she just gave me some good news.”

"What good news?" Skadi pressed.

Roy laughed, "Their company is going to explode."

“........” Skadi took a step back without making a sound, and looked Roy up and down as if she were seeing him for the first time.

This doesn't sound like good news.

Feeling a little embarrassed that his joke had been taken seriously, Roy quickly explained:

"It's a physical explosion. Their company is conducting illegal human experiments, and there's a high possibility of an accident. I've already asked my friend to contact people and stop them."

Skadi frowned upon hearing this.

She is far too sensitive to the words "human experimentation".

The Deepsea Hunters were born from Agor's bio-modification technology, that is, human modification. The Specter Laurentina she met on Rhodes Island, who had fallen into a semi-mad state, forgotten her and her own mission, had become like that because she had been subjected to inhumane human experiments by the Deepsea Cult. Now she had heard about human experiments again.

A strong sense of revulsion welled up within her, prompting her to ask on the spot:

Is Colombia far from here?

Roy was taken aback. What, are you planning to charge in and give Rhine Lab a little deep-sea shock?

There's absolutely no need for that. Aside from the fact that intelligence on Colombia is extremely scarce, who knows how deep the water runs? And not everyone at Rhine Life is bad; what if something goes wrong and innocent people get hurt?

We can't just assume all scientists are bad just because one scientist did something wrong, right?

Fortunately, before Roy could explain the composition of Rhine to Skadi, the receptionist at Originium Cloud Hand Sanitizer & Daily Necessities Company finally knocked on the door of the waiting room.

"Sir, your appointment has been confirmed."

"The boss is waiting for you on the fifth floor."

Volume 1: We took possession of the house today.

With financial support from my family and my own hard work, I finally took possession of my first house today.

It cost me over 800,000 yuan in total, and the subsequent renovations are estimated to cost another 200,000 to 300,000 yuan. The house sounds like a bottomless pit. But no matter what, it's a house I bought myself with money I saved up little by little.

I moved into my new apartment today, and afterwards went out to celebrate with my classmates. Now I'm taking a short rest.

I need to keep writing and earning money to renovate!

Volume 1: Chapter 245 The Online Order Boss Was Actually a Woman

The fifth floor is not the company's top floor, but it has the best lighting and view. Sunlight streams softly through the floor-to-ceiling windows into the office, making the spacious area seem even warmer. The CEO's office is designed to be both simple and elegant, without elaborate decorations, but every detail reveals exceptional taste. Even a layman can appreciate the care put into it.

The office is predominantly white, with pure white walls and ceilings creating a fresh and refined atmosphere. Wall lamps embedded in the walls emit simulated natural light, illuminating the futuristic 3D photos on the walls. The desks are designed by a renowned designer, with a dark brown wooden desktop that is as smooth as a mirror. Several simple drawers are seamlessly integrated into them, unlocked, yet no one dares to rummage through them.

A slim, silver laptop sits perfectly in the center of the desk, paired with a black, high-backed swivel chair whose leather gleams in the sunlight. A row of tall green plants by the window adds a touch of life and vibrancy to this office, which is almost entirely composed of cool colors.

Seated in her high-backed chair, the boss shone like a dazzling star. Young and beautiful, her brows radiated confidence and decisiveness. Her silver-gray hair was loosely tied back, revealing her dignified yet aloof face. Even in a dark blue business suit with a pure white silk blouse, her elegance remained undiminished, instead enhancing her simple yet sophisticated look. She wore a dark blue pencil skirt, a form-fitting style popular among capitalists and scientists in Colombia. Its simple design hugged her figure perfectly, highlighting her graceful curves. The skirt's length, ending at the knee, exuded both intellectual and fashionable charm. Her legs were encased in exquisite black stockings, paired with classic black high heels. The slender heels ensured she wouldn't be shorter than men, further emphasizing her indomitable spirit.

She sat there, her gaze shifting back and forth between the computer screen and the keyboard. The sound of her fingers tapping on the keyboard was somewhat intermittent, as if she wasn't quite familiar with the process yet. Her movements were a bit stiff and deliberate. Only after the secretary knocked on the door did she look up, press the button next to her, and unlock the door.

"Hey, Boss! Does this count as our first in-person meeting... uh?"

Roy greeted everyone loudly as soon as he entered, trying to cover up his embarrassment—he had never actually seen Xuan Tie before.

Roy might have met his predecessor, Roy wasn't sure. But since his transmigration, to avoid revealing his identity to Xuan Tie, he had almost never met with Xuan Tie in person. All orders were relayed through that hardworking, anonymous mobile phone. Xuan Tie didn't seem to have any objections to this, so Roy was able to continue enjoying the benefits of the Unarmored Alliance without having to flee overnight.

The reason he said that was to test whether he had actually met Xuan Tie before. If not, then there was nothing wrong with his statement. If they had, Xuan Tie would only hear it as a joke about their first meeting after "changing identities and going ashore."

But his words abruptly stopped, and a wave of doubt and disbelief washed over him.

Did I open the door wrong?

Nobody told me that Xuan Tie of the Wu Zhou Alliance is a woman.

Furthermore, according to the storyline, Xuan Tie should be at least over a hundred years old. Even if she were a woman, she should be an old lady like the Grand Knight Commander by now, so how could she... look younger than Roy?

Seemingly noticing the disbelief on Roy's face, "Black Iron" Selena's lips curled up slightly, showing great satisfaction with Roy's performance.

She reached out, opened the drawer, took out an anonymous cell phone that Roy knew all too well, pressed a few buttons, and then placed the phone on the table.

A few seconds later, Roy's phone rang.

Roy's lips twitched slightly as he pulled out his phone. Looking at the four letters "BOSS" on the screen, his fingers trembled as he pressed the answer button.

The BOSS's distinctive neutral electronic voice came from the other end of the phone:

"What? Why is the usually eloquent Azure Gold High Priest silent on our first meeting? Or is my demeanor surprising you?"

The voice on the phone was an electronic one that everyone was tired of hearing, but this time, it was accompanied by the reverb of a girl's original voice coming from not far away. This slightly fantastical feeling forced Roy to admit a fact.

Damn it, the owner of the voice changer online is actually a woman in real life!

Seeing Roy speechless, looking utterly shocked, "Black Iron" Selena hung up the phone, unable to suppress a few happy laughs:

"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. Grandmaster Roy of Azure Gold, I am indeed Xuan Iron, but I am just one of them."

"You're probably more familiar with my father. After receiving your call, he thought the plan to acquire Plot Zero was a pipe dream, so he flatly refused. But..."

The silver-haired girl leaned back, pulling her office chair out in an arc, then crossed her legs, crossed her arms over her chest, and said with great pride,

“However, I am the one in charge of running the company. I overruled his veto and decided to give you this opportunity to talk to me in person.”

"Considering our past friendship and my personal feelings, I can secretly reveal the topic to you. You just need to answer and convince me on the following questions, and I will agree to your plan."

"First: Acquiring Plot Zero and helping the infected there means that Originium Cloud is betraying the Business Federation. Besides attracting the hostility of other companies, what benefits would that bring?"

"Second: What did you do in Letania? Why did you cause such a sudden and drastic change in the wind direction in Letania?"

“Third…” She paused slightly, then asked with feigned composure, “What is your relationship with Margaret Nearl, and with this silent Miss Skadi beside you?”

Roy was slightly startled.

If he could understand Xuan Tie's intentions for the first two questions, then what the hell was the last question?

The first two questions concern Originium Cloud's interests and the future international situation, geopolitics. So what about the third one? It sounds like Roy's personal problem, doesn't it?

Does Xuan Tie also like gossip?

Roy thought for a moment and replied, "Let me answer the third question first. Margaret and I used to be comrades-in-arms, and now we're colleagues. As for the rumors in the newspapers, they're not true."

As he spoke, he tried to ease the tense atmosphere by joking,

"But Margaret is indeed both beautiful and handsome, who wouldn't like him?"

After saying that, he glanced at Skadi.

"As for Skadi. She is important. She is crucial to me and to all of Terra."

Xuan Tie listened expressionlessly, nodded, and made no further comment, leaving Roy somewhat puzzled about her thoughts. He could only continue:

"As for the first question."

"Well, how should I put it? Actually, I don't believe what you're saying. I think your father definitely agrees with me."

Roy's expression was very confident. This made "Black Iron" Selena raise an eyebrow in interest:

“How come you see?”

"Because I still remember the only reason he gave when he convinced me to become a competitive knight to attract attention and help the Unarmored Alliance escape unscathed was—"

The Unarmored Alliance are warriors who defend and resist.

Even if Roy hadn't said it, Selena had already heard those words in her mind.

She smiled slightly and nodded.

Roy wasn't wrong. Her father, the true and oldest Xuan Tie, did indeed agree immediately after Roy made the request. This meeting was, in fact, something she had arranged specifically.

If they were willing to follow the "dragon slayer becomes dragon" trope, the Unarmored Alliance wouldn't need to slip away from the Commercial Federation and rejoin as Originium Cloud. Old Xuan Tie did this because he had had enough of the Commercial Federation's enslavement of the people, a practice no different from that of the knights and nobles of that time.

Spiritual enslavement and physical enslavement are not fundamentally different. As long as there are people calling for change, the Unarmed Alliance will not disappear, much less degenerate into lackeys.

Joining is merely a means to seize greater power; betraying is equally swift.

Because they are ultimately the Unarmored Alliance, not Originium Cloud.