Chapter 612 Do You Really Want To Stop Her?

Chapter 612 Do You Really Want To Stop Her?

Within the next 24 hours,

The WHA headquarters, situated on a sprawling, secluded island, buzzed with an unprecedented flurry of activity, the sky above was dotted with an impressive array of aircraft. Helicopters and private jets, adorned with the flags of various nations, cut through the azure expanse, descending toward the island with a purpose that was both urgent and somber. The powerful dignitaries aboard—presidents, prime ministers, and other global leaders—were drawn here by a crisis that transcended borders.

On the ground, students of the WHA academy gathered in clusters, their gazes locked upward in awe at the sight of such a large fleet. Their usual routine was forgotten as they watched this rare gathering of the world's elite.

"Look at them all! They must be terrified. Bet they've come to beg President Derek to help them out," one student remarked, his voice carrying a mix of wonder and cynicism.

"After pretending to be helpless about their citizens protesting, they now seemed to have magically got it under their control."

"Hey, how hard could it be when their own citizens are now desperate for our president's help? The Thundering Reaper could strike their cities any second, and I bet they must have stayed awake at night, fearing for their lives."

"I see a lot of country flags, but I still don't see Russia, China, and a few more I think are missing."

"Who cares. They will fall in line soon. Our president has already started the work for Project Guardian in the few countries that had previously given him the green signal. They should be grateful and thanking him for doing so much to secure our world."

"That's right. Our agency could just keep laying down the ley-lines in the countries that allow the development of the project while we wait for the rest of the countries to give in. And soon, demons like the Thundering Reaper wouldn't dare to show their head in public, haha. But how do they keep-"

"He could have still helped them without putting forth any conditions." The unexpected interjection came from a young man approaching from behind, his voice calm yet carrying an edge of criticism. The group turned, their expressions shifting from curiosity to recognition.

"Oh, it's you, Senior Remi," one of the boys greeted, his smile awkward, caught off guard by the senior's sudden appearance.

"Isn't he the A Ranker genius who came top in our senior Jermy's class?" whispered one of the girls to another, her eyes wide with admiration.

The atmosphere tensed as a stout and tall young man from the group stepped forward, his height towering over Remi. Looking down at him, he said pointedly, "You should be careful with your words, Remy Eleanor. You are talking about our esteemed President, and as a Hunter, you should know that there are no free meals in our world."

"A Hunter like us is supposed to unconditionally protect our world without asking for anything in return. We should be ready to lay down our lives to save a soul no matter their power or status. Isn't that why the angels bestowed us with the power to do so? I would be disappointed if you think otherwise, Jeremy," Remi responded, his tone firm yet imbued with a calm authority. With a brief, knowing smile, he then turned and walked away, leaving a lingering silence in his wake.

"Waaah, he's so cool and charming," sighed one of the girls, her eyes following Remi as he departed.

"And strong too. I heard his Willforce is so powerful that he took down 5 mid-level Soul Purgers on his own!"

"How can he not be? Other than being the descendant of the destroyed elite Eleanor Family, I heard he grinds quests like hell without even caring for his life. It's as if he's trying to prove something or to maybe impress a girl."

"Then how could you never ask why the WHA, with all its infinite resources, is unable to catch a lone demoness? Even if she's the fastest out there, it doesn't mean it's impossible for our agency," Asher interrupted, his tone laced with a hint of provocation as he shrugged dismissively.

Arthur's stance stiffened, his brow furrowing, "No, it's because of our agency that she's not attacking the countries where they have our protection. She's targeting those that refused our agency's protection."

Asher's gaze narrowed, his eyes sharp as he countered, "As if any country would refuse free help. No. These countries refused our agency's influence and not our help. You must already know why they are refusing. So, as a Hunter, do you feel it's wrong or right?" His question hung heavily in the air, challenging Arthur's perceptions and moral compass.

"I..."Caught off-guard, Arthur's expression clouded with uncertainty. He had never considered the political intricacies behind their mission.

"Do you trust people so blindly or anything they say without thinking for yourself?" Asher asked with a shake of his head.

"What are you-"

"Have you ever bothered to ask who your real mother is, why she left you in an orphanage, or why a proud man like your father would take you in without any questions, especially under his equally or more proud wife's nose? It's not like he knew you would grow up to be a genius," Asher asked directly without blinking.

Arthur's expression flickered as his jaw clenched, "Sir, that is..."

Rachel winced and wanted to ask Asher to stop with such hurtful and personal questions. But it was too late.

Unable to refute Asher's pointed questions, he finally nodded, a troubled look crossing his features, "I will personally ask the president's help regarding this matter. He will help if he understands how much our people are suffering. I will be back soon," he declared with a determined, yet pained look in his eyes. With that, he soared into the sky, his white cape a solitary figure against the sprawling devastation.

As Arthur disappeared into the distance, Rachel turned to Asher, her eyes reflecting a mix of concern and curiosity, "That was a bit unnecessary...Why are you antagonizing him like that? What if he gets suspicious or angry at you and does something because of that?"

Asher's response was calculated, his voice steady as his gaze met Rachel's, "He can't do anything on his own. If he's as innocent as he seems, then we can use him against Derek. But if he isn't and he is working with your dad to play the fool before us, we will just have to add his name under Thundering Reaper's. Besides, I only asked something any righteous combat advisor would. Nobody can blame me for that. And..." He paused, his expression hardening for a moment, "That question regarding his family...How can I not ask that when he is..."

Rachel's eyes narrowed as she asked, "He is what?" "Nothing," Asher casually shrugged as he tried to forget that woman's face and wondered why he always seemed to find it hard to keep calm before Arthur.

However, feeling Rachel's inquisitive gaze, he gathered few other thoughts and added, "It's just I find it odd that he is only exhibiting the Evangelion bloodline. The only way it's possible is if his father slept with an ordinary woman. But I find it hard to believe that the proudest man in the Evangelion Family would sleep with a manaless one. He never struck me as someone who would cheat on his wife."

Rachel blinked her eyes, wondering why he was talking as if he knew the patriarch of the Evangelion Family. "Maybe he fell in love, and it could be someone with a weak bloodline. That's why some people call Arthur a love child..." Rachel said with a shake of her head.

"And yet...he turned out to be so strong. The chances of that happening despite the bloodlines mixing like that are near zero. Why do you think the Elite Families create such fuss about bloodlines? Hell, even ordinary manaborn families do," Asher mumbled as he narrowed his eyes while Rachel also fell into contemplation, knowing it was indeed not usual.

However, unbeknownst to all, a minute ago, a solitary figure was hiding far behind a broken building with a black mask covering her face and dark brown sunglasses covering her eyes.

She briefly lifted her cap as she saw Arthur taking off into the skies. Not long after, she also disappeared from the place.