I have something to ask you," the man took out a white handkerchief and gently covered his nose, unable to bear the repulsive smell here.

The person inside the cell did not answer him.

But he didn't mind these things and continued to speak regardless.

"Have you been colluding with those two people from an alien planet? Did you tell them the location of the headquarters?

The icy voice carried no emotion as it echoed in the confined space.

A palm-sized window on the cell door revealed a face that would shock Jiang Cheng and Yanran if they saw it.

Because it was Ba Lv's face.

This individual, an important figure at the Black Exhaust Group Headquarters, unexpectedly found herself imprisoned, something they could never have imagined.

Ba Lvluo had evidently endured some torment; her once exquisite and beautiful face now bore several deep scars. The door obstructed the view of her body, but one could assume there were more scars there.

Faced with the questioning from the man in the black robe, Ba Lv retorted angrily: I did not! That person let me escape out of goodwill from his disciple. I have already told you about these things long ago, so what can I do if you don't believe me?

If you weren't colluding with them, how would they have come to Harry Planet?" The person outside the door was not at all moved by Ba Lv's words, and he continued to coldly question her.

Our informants reported that these two people arrived on Harry Planet days ago.

What do you think their purpose for coming here is? To have fun?

The tone of the person in the black robe finally carried a hint of anger: "You traitor! Will you tell me the real reason you betrayed the organization?"

The Black Exhaust Group Headquarters was concealed among the mountains, and inside its underground prison, a high-ranking member of the group was talking to Ba Lv. To be precise, he was reproaching Ba Lv.

If you didn't tell those two aliens the location of the headquarters, how would they even think of coming to Harry Planet?" the man angrily reprimanded Ba Lv.

From a young age, I adopted you, painstakingly raised you, gave you the best education, and had the finest experts teach you various skills. Now, you repay me like this! Have you lived up to my nurturing grace?!

The person cloaked in a black cape was filled with anger.

Yes, you raised me, but you only used me as your tool. In your eyes, I was just a lethal weapon for murder!

Ba Lv retorted bitterly: "Since I can remember, each day of my life was filled with assassination, never having a companion, and never living a child's life, only endless training every day.

Once she started speaking, Ba Lv could no longer hold back.

Since I started doing things for the organization, it has been nothing but killing and more killing. You only think of me when you need me for a mission; did you ever think of me otherwise?"

"You only saw me as a knife for killing, brandishing it when needed and putting it away when not needed.

"Shut up!" the person in the black robe snapped, interrupting Ba Lv's accusations: "You ungrateful thing, are you trying to infuriate me?

It looks like you haven't realized your mistake. Last time's punishment was far from enough. I think you should spend more time in the cell for reflection.

With that, the person walked out angrily.

Leaving Ba Lv in that eerie and terrifying place, at this moment, her expression was frighteningly calm, her hands tightly gripping the chains locked on her body.

Since returning to the headquarters from the small town on Delmar Planet last time, the high-ups of the Black Exhaust Group had begun an investigation on her.

Not only did she fail to assassinate the two aliens, but she was also captured by one of the men. From past intelligence, it was known that the man was not an easy one to talk to, sometimes using methods against his enemies that could be described as cruel and cold-blooded.

Therefore, they could not understand why the man from the alien planet would let Ba Lv escape, especially since she went to assassinate him, or rather, the girl who was always by his side.

The Black Exhaust Group's leaders believed that killing that girl would hurt the man more.

Thus, they did not believe a word Ba Lv said.

Not only did the man let her go, but the target of her assassination even found instant rapport with her, and when the man wanted to kill her, her assassination target even pleaded for her.

Such absurd and ridiculous tales were absolutely not to be believed by those in the top brass.

The only result could be that Ba, once one of their secret weapons and a key figure in the group known as "Mr. Ballo," had, for some reason—though as yet unknown, but they were sure to find out—colluded with the enemy.

Meanwhile, she had acquired some accomplices, including internal group member Bald.

The most compelling evidence was that no matter how they tried to contact those two people, Bald had not given any response.

According to Ba Lv, Bald and Kid were also detained by the man. If both of them died because of it, it might prove their loyalty to the organization. If they lived, then like Ba Lv, they too had certainly betrayed the organization and became the man's accomplices.

Initially, Ba, who had complete faith in her loyalty to the organization and her position within it, never imagined that being honest would lead to suspicion, that the heavy tag of "betrayal" would be forcibly placed upon her, and that Bald, who once defended her, would be dragged down as well.

Unable to defend herself, she was imprisoned, and after a round of interrogation, she stuck to her original story, which was indeed the truth, but her words made the top brass lose confidence in her.

They believed that after this incident, regardless, Ba Lv would no longer be loyal to the organization, nor would she be entrusted with important assignments. A lurking time bomb likely to explode should be immediately removed, and so Ba Lv's fate was sealed.

They kept her in the cell not because they didn't want to kill her right away but because they wanted to confirm Bald's whereabouts before making a decision.

They thought of themselves as reasonable people.

The attitude and methods of the Black Exhaust Group's leadership left Ba Lv completely chilled towards them. Despite her loyalty, she had fought countless battles for the organization. Even if she had no decisive achievements, she still contributed significantly. Just based on this single incident, to conclude her disloyalty to the organization, and her desire to betray it, was absurdly laughable.

Only now did Ba Lv realize that these top brass members had a thorough understanding and deep grasp of the dark side of human nature.