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"Exactly," Charlotte confirmed.

"Where's your evidence?"

Charlotte produced a set of data. "Officially, martial artists are banned in the Land of Nion, but this is a record of the recent increase in the number of people becoming martial artists. Compared to the previous 20%, there's been a significant rise. Can you guess why?"

The group pondered for a moment but shook their heads in uncertainty. Just then, Nash entered the room. He had heard their conversation through a sound transmission and answered without missing a beat, "True energy has become normalized."

Charlotte clapped her hands, turning to Nash. "Exactly."

"Normalized?" The group was visibly shaken. The thought of true energy becoming integrated into everyday life, affecting households and even minor activities, was beyond alarming.

Charlotte continued, "I found some information. Take a look."

She then sent a video to everyone's phones. The video showed a ninja being killed. Charlotte zoomed in on the image and focused on the ninja's eyes. "See this? There's a trace of true energy in his eyes. It means he was being controlled by true energy."

She went on, "This alone isn't too surprising since it's a matter contained within the country. But what if I told you that the ones who captured the North and East Wardens are members of the Land of Nion's Illuminion?"

The dots immediately connected for Nash. "Yes, my father was indeed rescued from here. What are you getting at?"

Charlotte produced a medical report. "This is the East Warden's report. All his vital signs are far beyond levels considered normal, yet he's still considered alive.

"I discovered something in his body. Although it's well hidden, I found a trace of true energy identical to the one controlling those martial artists in the warden's body. You understand what this means, right?"

Nash took a deep breath, his voice tight with anger. "My father and the East Warden could be controlled at any moment!"

Charlotte nodded solemnly.

"We still don't know the reason or objective, but take a look at this," Charlotte said, pulling out a thick file. "This contains information on about ten thousand people, all of whom were previously kidnapped by the Illaminion.

"These people are now living ordinary lives along the streets and alleys of Drakonia. But should Blair Rauch activate his control ability, what do you think will happen?"noveldrama

"Ten thousand people? Why so many?" Nash asked, puzzled.

Charlotte continued, "All of these people have visited the Land of Nion as tourists before. According to their accounts, it seems they were drugged and knocked out in their hotels. When they woke up, they were still in their hotels, and it was as if nothing had happened. It was just like they had a short dream. So, many of them didn't think much of it."

Everyone grasped the seriousness of the situation.

Charlotte added, "And this is just in Drakonia. There are many more from other countries. Also, here's the task for Blair to become a god. I'll send it to the group for you all to go through."

The group opened another file.

"Blair's task is to increase the concentration of true energy in his area by a hundredfold."

"A hundredfold?" the group exclaimed, stunned by this figure.

Charlotte continued, "Actually, it's not that hard to understand. He has already achieved about 30% of the task. Once everyone in the Land of Nion is affected by true energy, coupled with those being controlled overseas who are coming here, a hundredfold increase becomes a very possible feat to achieve."