Under the powerful crackdown by MAR and Akatsuki, the restless terrorist organizations instantly quieted down.
But the terrorist organizations quieting down didn't mean MAR and Akatsuki would quiet down. They were not a charitable organization, they charged a fee for helping.
According to the plan, Ladli went to negotiate with the high-ranking officials in the United States government and the White House.
As for Ravel, she was stationed at MAR, directing the Akatsuki members to strike at hostile forces.
As a world-class military-industrial complex, MAR had many competitors within the United States.
Using this opportunity, the Akatsuki members launched attacks under the pretext of striking at terrorists.
In just one night, Akatsuki obtained countless confidential intelligence, targeting the lifelines of these companies.
However, just when Ravel thought everything was going smoothly, a call suddenly rang.
Pressing the answer button, a projection of a woman wearing a white coat appeared in mid-air.
It was Shizuka, who had given Tatsuma a tour of the underground laboratory the first time he came to MAR.
"Shizuka, what's the matter?"
"Ravel-san, someone wants to see you."
"Who?" Ravel's face showed a hint of confusion.
She didn't have any appointments today. And for someone to look for her at this time, she felt it wouldn't be an ordinary person.
"Edelweiss."
As expected, Shizuka gave a surprising answer.
"This is truly a troublesome person who has arrived." Ravel sighed silently, feeling a headache coming on.
Of course, she knew Edelweiss. Or rather, anyone who knew about Blazers would basically have heard of Edelweiss's name.
If Tyrant was the strongest Blazer decades ago, then Edelweiss was the strongest Blazer of this era, a contender for the title of humanity's strongest.
According to rumors, a top-level Devil whose strength was comparable to a Satan once went to recruit her. But in the end, that Devil couldn't even get close to her and was deterred into voluntarily retreating.
Ravel asked, "Is Naseem still at the headquarters?"
"Yes."
"Call him over to hold the fort."
Ravel got up from her chair.
No matter what Edelweiss's purpose was, since the other party had come to her proactively, it was necessary to meet.
...
On the sofa in the reception room, a woman sat quietly.
Silver hair fell like a waterfall, resting softly on her pure white armor. Her face was exquisite, her skin as white as snow, her eyes bright and deep, and she exuded a cold and aloof aura.
After an unknown amount of time, her eyes moved, and she turned to look to the right.
With a click, the door opened, and Ravel pushed the door open and walked in.
"Hello, Director Ravel."
The cold and aloof aura on Edelweiss dissipated, and she proactively stood up and greeted her.
After Shahryar's death, Ladli had taken over as the President of MAR.
As for Ravel, who was parachuted in later to supervise her, she took over the other party's original position and became the Executive Director.
With the intelligence provided by the United States government, Edelweiss had some understanding of Ravel.
Compared to the ostensible Ladli, it was actually Ravel, as the Executive Director, who was Tatsuma's confidante.
"Nice to meet you, Edelweiss-san." Ravel nodded slightly in response.
After that, she went straight to the point and probed, "Edelweiss-san, have you come here this time to join MAR and become one of us?"
"No, I currently have no intention of joining any force."
"Then what is your purpose?"
"I have been entrusted by the United States government to come and coordinate."
"The United States government?" Ravel frowned.
This was somewhat unexpected.
"What do you want to coordinate?"
"The United States high command hopes that MAR... or rather, the Red Dragon Emperor, will stop and cease their aggressive behavior."
"Please watch your words, Edelweiss-san." Ravel's expression turned cold.
"MAR has not engaged in any aggressive behavior. On the contrary, we are maintaining order in the United States."
"The thousands of terrorists in the underground prison right now are the best evidence of our actions."
"If it weren't for our intervention, the United States would have been in chaos last night."
Edelweiss said, "But the United States was targeted because the Red Dragon Emperor destroyed the United States military base yesterday."
Ravel said, "Those military bases had been infiltrated by the terrorist organization Liberation Army. Tatsuma did that to eliminate terrorists and maintain world order."
It seems... it makes some sense?
Edelweiss blinked, and quickly realized something was wrong.
She had been led astray by Ravel. It was true that the United States had colluded with the Liberation Army, but the soldiers and Blazers in the military bases were unaware of it.
Furthermore, MAR did maintain order. But it was also true that MAR used the opportunity of maintaining order afterwards to reap benefits and strike at hostile companies.
Ravel was avoiding the important and dwelling on the trivial, only mentioning the good side.
However, just as Edelweiss reacted and was about to say something else, Ravel's voice sounded first. "Edelweiss-san, the United States government must have offered you a good reward to entrust you with helping them."
"I can give you double the reward. Can I trouble you to withdraw from this matter and be an outsider at ease?"
Edelweiss said, "Director Ravel, my coming here has little to do with the United States high command's reward."
Ravel asked, "Then what is your reason for standing here?"
Edelweiss replied truthfully, "My master left a dying wish, hoping that I could use my strength for good and maintain world peace."
She was not a materialistic person. The United States high command did offer a generous reward for her help. But that was not the real reason why Edelweiss accepted the commission and traveled all the way to MAR.
She did so because, in her opinion, Tatsuma and MAR's actions would disrupt order in the United States.
The United States was one of the two major countries in the human world. Once the order in the United States collapsed, it would affect countries all over the world.
Especially for some countries close to the United States, which need their assistance, the impact is even greater.
"I have no intention of intervening in the interest disputes between MAR and the United States."
"But for the sake of the common people in the lower strata, I ask Director Ravel to stop."
"If you don't have the authority to issue orders, then please help me contact the Red Dragon Emperor, I want to meet him."
"..."
Ravel did not reply immediately, but instead quietly glanced at the man in the black trench coat beside her.
As a top mercenary, observing words and expressions is the most basic skill. Receiving Ravel's gaze, Naseem instantly understood the other party's meaning.
"Twin Wings, right? I heard your name a long time ago."
Naseem snorted coldly, emitting a strong killing intent and fighting spirit from his body.
"If you want to meet the Red Dragon Emperor, you have to get past me first."
"If you can't even beat me, then it means you're nothing special and not qualified to interfere in this matter."
"I understand, then let's have a fight."
A faint magic power appeared on Edelweiss's body, and a pure white long sword appeared in each of her hands.
"If I win, please help me contact the Red Dragon Emperor."