Chapter 598: Counterattack! (Big Chapter!) (4/4)

Chapter 598: Counterattack! (Grand Chapter!) (4/4)

"That is regarding the punishment of Karen."

"The higher-ups intend to merely remove him from the Whip of Order system; no further penalties are to be pursued."

"Yes, I understand."

"Very well, secure the loose ends quickly."

The communication ended.

Minister Bernie straightened his posture, his gaze darkening with malice.

From the very beginning, the order given to him was to expel Karen from the Whip of Order system through the most routine methods, yet now, after Karen had caused such an uproar—nearly setting the entire headquarters building ablaze—the ultimate outcome remained nothing more than a simple dismissal?

Bernie cursed silently under his breath:

"Are you amusing yourselves at my expense?"

...

"Director, this way please."

Led by Leon, Karen stepped into Warfuren’s study.

Ever since that day when Vic had placed a call to Warfuren’s office right in front of Karen, Karen had not once taken the initiative to contact the Chief Bishop again.

Today, it was Leon who had invited Karen to his residence in his grandfather’s name.

The house felt hollow and desolate now.

Upon entering the study, Karen noticed another figure present—Bishop Byrne.

Bishop Warfuren sat reclined in an armchair, a blanket draped over him, his face heavily marked by the distinct liver spots of old age, signaling that his lifespan had entered its final countdown.

Catching sight of Karen’s entrance, Warfuren offered a frail smile and raised his hand, pointing toward him as he spoke to Bishop Byrne:

"Byrne, do you know? This boy hasn’t made a single attempt to contact me over these past few days."

Bishop Byrne smiled faintly. "He possesses composure, for he knows exactly which path he must tread."

"Heh, it appears you truly hold this lad in high regard, Byrne."

"It is not a matter of high regard; it is recognition."

"Recognition, is it..." Warfuren shook his head gently. "Then I recognized him even earlier than you did, otherwise I wouldn't have entrusted my grandson to him ahead of time."

"Now that is somewhat shameless of you."

"Hehehe, what of it? Are you truly going to squabble with a dying man?"

Bishop Byrne was left caught between tears and laughter.

Karen found a chair and seated himself.

Bishop Warfuren inquired, "Have you felt stifled or suffocated these past few days?"

Karen responded