Chapter 77: Azrael Corporation, Law Comprehension (1)
The call connected, and a voice came from the other side.
"Little Brother Grey~"
The voice carried the charm of a mature woman; seductive, smooth, and sweet to the ears.
"Yes, I’m here, Miss Valeria," Grey said with twitching lips when he heard her voice.
Sector One, Top Floor of the Azrael Corporation Building.
In a room adorned with elegant wallpapers, towering see-through glass walls stood firm, separating the peaceful interior from the bustling city outside. Light flooded through the transparent panes, casting soft shadows on the polished floor. Beyond the window, the horizon stretched endlessly, gracious skyscrapers, drifting clouds, and the faint shimmer of life far below.
Near the glass wall sat a woman in a luxurious black chair.
She wore a professional and formal outfit: black stockings wrapped around her long legs, a fitted pencil skirt that accentuated her curves, and a white shirt with the top button undone, slightly revealing her chest. Draped over her shoulders was a red coat that made her stand out even more. Her long black hair cascaded down smoothly, framing a beautiful face with deep red eyes and a small black mark near her red lips.
She was Valeria, the sole owner of Azrael Corporation, a conglomerate that controlled most of Ashspire City.
Next to her stood two men dressed in professional bodyguard uniforms. Both were extremely powerful Evolvers, if they acted, no one in Ashspire City would dare disrespect Valeria again.
Valeria was now speaking on the phone, her voice as sweet as honey. "Little Brother Grey~"
"Yes, I’m here, Miss Valeria," Grey’s voice came from the other side.
"Do you know how long I’ve been waiting for you here?" She spoke slowly, parting her soft lips into a faint pout. "You were supposed to be here an hour ago. Big Sis is sad~"
The two bodyguards standing behind her shuddered when they heard her speak.
Miss Valeria hated being kept waiting the most
Yet, oddly enough, she didn’t sound angry. Her tone was light and playful, something she rarely showed anyone.
Back in the lab.
Grey shook his head when he heard her tone. "I got sidetracked. I managed to find traces of the High Order and dealt with them. I’ll send you my location so you can check it out."
Azrael Corporation was one of the few organizations he trusted. He had already combed through their database once and found nothing suspicious — no connection to the High Order among the many corporations in Ashspire City.
Besides, if not for Valeria, he wouldn’t be where he was today. During his escape from Nova City and the Tiger Claw Gang, she was the one who found him unconscious and took him in. She cared for him for nearly two weeks until he woke up. He had overused the Nexus Overlock, exhausting both his mind and soul, if not for her, he would’ve either been captured by the Tiger Claw Gang or eaten by a mutated beast.
Since then, they had formed a business relationship. Grey crafted formations for her, and she paid handsomely in return.
They were pure business partners.
Of course, that was only Grey’s side of the story.
Just then, Valeria’s voice softened with concern. "The High Order? Little Brother Grey, are you hurt? Don’t worry, I’ll send an army of a hundred right away!"
Her playful tone shifted instantly — her red eyes sharpened as she glanced at her two bodyguards and gestured firmly.
The two men straightened and immediately took out their phones, ready to mobilize.
"..." Grey’s lips twitched. "No need for that. I’ve already dealt with them myself. But I still suggest sending someone down here. I’m inside one of the Black Viper Crew’s hideouts. The experimental lab is directly beneath their building. I believe the Black Viper Crew is collaborating with the High Order. They were running some kind of experiment, but before I could read the data, it was erased."
"The Black Viper Crew?" Valeria tilted her head slightly, her red eyes gleaming with interest. Then, a smile slowly curved her lips. "What a wonderful piece of news."
Everyone knew of the Black Viper Crew — but few knew who truly backed them. They were funded by Interwire Corporation, a major cybernetics manufacturer that specialized in the Cyborg Evolutionary Path.
They were also Azrael Corporation’s rival.
"Little Brother Grey, you’ve indirectly helped me uncover their experimental lab!" Valeria smiled gracefully, her tone teasing yet sincere. "Big Sis isn’t mad at you anymore~"
Though she spoke playfully, genuine gratitude glimmered in her eyes.
"I’ve sent the corporation’s Evolvers to your location, Little Brother Grey. Come to headquarters," Valeria said with a gentle smile. "Big Sis will be waiting for you here~"
"Alright," Grey replied and ended the call as he entered the elevator. "I’ll meet you there."
He honestly didn’t know why she always wanted to meet him personally whenever he delivered new batch of formations, but he didn’t mind. After all, she had saved his life, showing her some respect was the least he could do.
With that thought, he swiftly left the building where the experimental lab was located.
He was originally heading straight for Azrael Corporation’s headquarters, intending to deliver the new formations to Valeria. But then, Eterna notified him that her coverage didn’t extend inside the building, and she couldn’t detect any signals from within.
That immediately raised his suspicion. This usually only happened when the High Order was involved, so he definitely needed to check it out. It wasn’t a waste though; he had gathered useful information here, and with Valeria’s help, he might be able to uncover even more.
As soon as he finished thinking, several AVs (Aerial Vehicles), faster than standard cars, descended in front of the building and docked one after another.
The AVs opened, and several Evolvers in tight, tech-integrated armor marched out. Each emitted a powerful presence, all were late-stage 1st Rank Evolvers, with one even at the 2nd Rank.
The 2nd Rank Evolver stepped forward and saluted sharply. "Master Grey, thank you for sharing this intel with us. We of Azrael Corporation will handle everything here! The Miss is waiting for you at headquarters."
A 2nd Rank Evolver acting respectfully toward Grey, if anyone saw this in public, it would cause a storm.
After all, he was a mere 1st rank, while this guy was a 2nd ranked evolver.
"Yes," Grey nodded calmly. "I’ll be on my way now."
With that, he strode out of the building, leaving everything to Azrael Corporation’s men, and headed straight for the headquarters.
The headquarters wasn’t hard to find, it stood tall and magnificent, visible from anywhere in Sector One of Ashspire City.