Chapter 545:

“Why?” Burnet inquired.

“It must be because the feud between Doomsday Base and Peridot Consortium is beyond reconciliation,” Connor elaborated. “Discovering Black Mallow’s identity won’t pave the way for negotiations. Why do you continue to pursue this?”

Burnet mulled over Connor’s remarks and then nodded in silent agreement. He had long understood the gravity of the situation but clung to the hope that negotiation might solve the problem. Yet, neither side was inclined to compromise.

After a brief pause, Burnet exhaled deeply. “So, it’s inevitable that Black Mallow and Clarissa will be in a mortal combat, correct?”

Connor affirmed with a nod. Marissa’s behaviors had made this quite clear.

Then, he cast Burnet a meaningful glance. Burnet had just confided that he would stand with Clarissa should she and Black Mallow be thrust into mortal combat. Since Connor was Marissa’s partner, his allegiance lay with Black Mallow, setting the stage for an eventual conflict between him and Burnet.

Reflecting on this, Connor stood and made his way to the wine cabinet, selecting a bottle of fruit juice and filling two glasses.

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up today, so alcohol is off the table. Let’s toast with this juice

and Clarissa entered into conflict. Connor held no grudges against Burnet; both were driven by the desire to protect those they cherished. There was no room for hatred. Still, he was resolved to keep Black Mallow safe from Burnet

Connor’s impromptu toast, Burnet smiled wryly. “You’re making this sound like

but by swiftly drinking his juice, showing his empty glass to Burnet as a sign of

took a leisurely sip of

smile broadened. “Feel free to have more. We’ve shared many years of friendship, and this juice brings back memories of our camaraderie. It’ll be sad not to enjoy such moments in

Connor with a penetrating look. “Connor,

is not

juice and raised it

pressing for more details. Though he detected an underlying tension, he chose not to push Connor for explanations. If

his juice, Burnet stood and announced his departure. “I must go

rose as well. “I’ll walk

never before shown such formality. Typically, Burnet would come and go as he

could not pinpoint the change. As they had shared past brushes with death, trivial

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