11 Bosss Dilemma (1/2)

After deploying the remaining five men on their mission, the Boss was able to relax slightly. However, his first thought was,

*What am I even doing here?*

Although he had gained new knowledge ever since he became the de-facto monarch, he still couldn't figure out how he became the ”boss” of the universe in the first place.

*At least I know what I'm doing, otherwise this whole ordeal would've truly become a disaster.*

After standing in a daze for a few more moments, he headed back to the control room to collect some more intel.

This room was hands down the most secure room in the entire universe. It was completely protected against the five elements. Of course, the cost of its construction was no laughing matter, either. The company had spent many years element-proofing every nook and cranny of the room and the hideout surrounding it. But because of this, if anyone wanted to access the grand database of many years' worth of the most expansive intel, they would have to pa.s.s through not one, but two layers of the universe's highest-quality element-proofing. And this could only be properly bypa.s.sed by a few individuals with the proper elemental signatures.

Variations of this element scanning machine could be found nearly everywhere, but the model on display here was one-of-kind. Its precision in detecting the quality, strength, and other aspects of the entrant's aura was simply unmatched. Moreover, it was difficult to even tell it was there. It was practically a formless ent.i.ty melded in with the doorframe. If an invalid authority attempted to trespa.s.s, they might be wiped out before they had any idea of what happened. Aside from a measly sign that read ”Authorized Signatures Only” and a sleek metal door, it didn't seem like the control room was well protected. There was no need. If an unknown infiltrated this far into the headquarters, there was really only one possibility. They have malicious intent. Nothing else would stop them anyway, and their existence would need to be erased.

This man was obviously one of these authorized signatures, as there was no reaction when he opened the door, crossed the threshold, and entered the room.

Seeing the familiar room calmed him down a bit.

*But is this room really familiar? Although it feels that way, I don't have any real memory of being in here...*

In fact, even though he had muscle memory of countless experiences, the visuals that would normally go along with them were missing. Although it was a bit strange, it wasn't too important, since he knew how to perform his job effectively.

After relaxing for a few more seconds, he pondered the issues at hand. First of all, two universal threats. New ones, of course. It would be impossible for such intense signatures to hide under the ether for long without being noticed by divination of the highest caliber. One of them was easy to find, difficult to get to. The other one was easy to get to, but...

*Why is it already gone?*

Indeed, the second signature had vanished from the map almost as quickly as it had appeared, leading to the belief that it may have never been there to begin with. But the power was undeniable. Which means...

*It's already learned to hide from ethereal detection.*