Rise of the Rejected Deity from Chaos-Chapter 166 - 165: An Awakener Behind All of This?

"Who dared?!" The commander growled in a voice thick with anger, jaws clenched tightly.

"Weren't my orders about keeping this away from the public relayed to everyone?" He asked, turning to his assistant.

"It was, commander," his assistant replied firmly.

"Indeed, we had all received it," the woman affirmed. The other HS present also nodded, affirming his orders had well been delivered.

"Then who—" he was asking when something tugged at his memory—his last conversation with the leader of the Blind Fangs' organization.

The commander's forehead wrinkled. "That fool," he cursed.

"Take the boy to his room and allow him a good rest," he commanded. "You, follow me to the office to give a clearer report on this," he said, referring to the worker who had barged in to inform him of the situation.

Without another word, he stormed out, followed by his assistant and the worker.

In his office, he sat rigid on his chair, hands clasped, elbows on the desk, and chin propped on his hands.

"Go on," he said to the male worker who stood before him.

"The news had only been released about an hour ago but the whole country is already in an uproar over it. It spread quickly like wildfire, and it has almost everyone hooked. "This single piece of news has dominated every radio station, television broadcast, and headline."

"From the new HS we stationed around the village premises, we received news that reporters, including ordinary citizens had all gathered there, asking for more clarity regarding this. They've flooded the area, trying to break their way into the village. What's more, the news has been released saying the association wasn't the one who had helped the villagers and that they had no hands in it all. So the citizens are trying to find out who."

"And have the villagers responded in any way to this?" The commander asked, voice calm and steady.

"In no way, no. They remain silent within the barrier."

"With the way things are, how long do you think it'll be before the citizens and reporters let this go?"

"It will likely take weeks," the worker remarked. "The issue has also sparked controversy. The very association meant to protect its people has failed in its duties, and an unknown force is behind the villagers' liberation. The public demands answers—Is the association concealing a secret? Who holds the true power behind the villagers' freedom? And should they place their trust in this newfound force rather than the association?"

"Alright, you can leave."

"Yes." With a bow, the worker left the office.

Without delay, the commander dialed a number on his phone, and it didn't take long for it to connect with the other person.

A piercing laugh was what greeted the commander's ear the moment the call connected, further intensifying his anger.

"You dare?" The commander asked into the phone, his voice tight with barely contained rage.

"C'mon now Mister Commander, don't be so angry with me, it isn't good for your dying health," the voice at the other end of the line chuckled.

"You see, I needed to do this," the voice—the Blind Fangs' leader—began in a stern voice. "Since the person behind all this has refused to out themself, keeping a low profile, this might draw them out."

"For all we know, he could be the very one responsible for wiping out that branch of my organization," he went on. "We may have a so-called hero playing tricks in the shadows. But since they're so determined to remain unseen, this will force their hand—reminding them they aren't as hidden as they believe. Every move they make from now on will draw attention."

He paused before adding, "Commander, I never intended to drag the association through the mud. I only sought to hasten the process. After all, I have my own men to avenge."

Beep! The call ended. Sighing, the commander placed his phone on the desk, loosening his tie and resting back on his chair.

"Except for the trouble caused by his actions, the method isn't entirely bad," the commander sighed. "Since few weeks ago, things have been happening."

"From an unknown power neatly taking care of a gate that opened before the association could get there, vaguely hinting that this said power has a better way of knowing when a gate opens, to a branch of the Blind Fangs being wiped out. And now, to this," the commander listed. "It doesn't seem to be mere coincidence," he reasoned.

With his eyes closed and head resting on his chair, not sparing a glance at his assistant, he ordered. "Get me someone from the IT group."

With a bow, the assistant left to carry out the order.

Moments later, the assistant returned with a female clad in white coat. She stood before the commander, and bowed, her brown bob pouring forward with the motion.

"Is there anything I should know? A new report or an ongoing investigation?" The commander asked, still resting leisurely against his chair.

"Apart from the news circling the country right now and the citizens' controversy against us, none sir," the girl replied, standing straight and professional.

"I see," the commander said, peering intently at her from his comfort as if to shake her firm demeanor. But the girl remained steadfast, maintaining her professionalism before him.

"Did you track the source of the news, and found out where it was leaked from?" He continued his query.

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"Yes commander, we did," she said in a steady voice. "However, the news wasn't leaked from one but multiple sources. And since it has already spread all over the country, there's no more way to suppress or remove it from the headlines."

"The reason they haven't swarmed the association yet is definitely because it is well secured, and they cannot access the building, so they chose to flock the village instead," the commander sighed.

"That aside, I called you here for another reason," he said, finally leaning forward. "From a month or few weeks ago, find out if any Humanity Savior that isn't registered under us had entered the country. Prioritize this over everything else and have the feedback ready within 24 hours," he ordered, face dark with stern eyes.

"Yes, sir."