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Chapter 319 The Demise of the Light and Shadow Society
A few days later.

In Charles's room, the cold metal walls reflected the dim light from the data screens, making the contours of his face appear even more pronounced.

He lightly tapped his fingertips, gliding across the report submitted by his subordinate, a smile playing on his lips.

Every word in that report was like a solid step, steadily lifting him toward the pinnacle of power.

Ran Bing has accepted the breeding mission...

This result was exactly as he had expected, without the slightest deviation.

He knew Mark even better than Mark himself.

That man, bound tightly by the chains of emotion, appeared strong, but was actually quite vulnerable.

It was precisely this so-called "deep affection" that allowed him to accumulate a reputation among both commoners and upper-class citizens that was difficult for others to match.

But prestige is ultimately ephemeral.

Emotions are the most deadly poison.

Charles remembered the previous leader of the Wilderness Hunters, a woman named Red Cockle.

She was only one step away from becoming the city lord, but in the end, for a man and for that ephemeral love, she was willing to face destruction.

History always repeats itself in surprising ways, and he was the one who understood and utilized these patterns.

In this world where survival is a struggle, individual emotions are the cheapest and most useless things.

Only a cold, rigid order and absolute rationality can lead humanity further.

Only he can become humanity's savior...

After tonight, Mark will either become a heartbroken puppet or a sinner who betrays the beacon.

Regardless of the outcome, the position of city lord will be his for the taking.

Thinking of this, Charles felt a surge of intense joy welling up in his chest, almost overflowing.

However, just as he was basking in the anticipation of victory, a sudden commotion outside the door shattered the tranquility of the room.

The sounds were rapid and chaotic, mixed with exclamations and muffled thuds.

Charles frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure rising in his heart.

Immediately afterwards, a loud bang that made the walls tremble was heard, and his heavy alloy door burst open inward. A burly figure flew in like a ripped sack, crashing heavily onto the floor and sliding several meters before coming to a stop.

That was his most capable subordinate, Big Dog.

Charles's pupils contracted sharply, and he jumped up from his seat, staring in horror at the wide-open doorway.

As the dust and debris at the entrance slowly settled, two figures became clearly visible.

The leader was Zhang Qi. He had just withdrawn his punching stance, his body upright like a pine tree, exuding a chilling aura.

Behind him stood the hunter Mo Cheng, who whistled idly before raising his assault rifle, its dark muzzle steadily aimed at Charles's forehead.

"Brother Qi, that's cool."

Mo Cheng's voice carried a hint of cynicism.
"Sir, I'm sorry, but please cooperate with our operation."

"What...what do you mean by this?!"

Charles's voice trembled slightly with shock and anger. He forced himself to calm down, his gaze fixed intently on Zhang Qi.

"You trespassed into the Light and Shadow Society, attacked my guards, and pointed a gun at me... Zhang Qi, do you want to rebel?"

Zhang Qi's face remained expressionless, but a chilling coldness surged within his dark eyes.
Without answering Charles's question, he simply walked forward and tossed a personal data terminal onto Charles's table.

"Ha, look at all the good things you've done."

The voice was cold and devoid of any warmth.

Charles instinctively picked up the data terminal, the screen's light illuminating his bewildered face. It displayed data he had set to the highest level of access in the Lighthouse's central database—the breeding records of high-ranking members of the Light and Shadow Society.

Rows of names, alarming numbers.

Driven by their own selfish desires, they arbitrarily altered the results of gene matching, sending their favorite high-ranking officials or those with whom they had exchanged benefits into the Golden Hall.

What made him even more uneasy was that the screen was highlighting a girl's profile. She was only a teenager, but had become pregnant three times in five years.

During this period, the number of times she was sent to the Golden Hall because of her "superior genes" was unimaginable...

He personally approved all of these.

"I was merely following the instructions of the Lord of Light and Shadow to allow superior genes to multiply as much as possible."

Current laws are far too inefficient. For the continuation of humanity, the best genes should be propagated as much as possible at the most suitable age.

This is the optimal solution, the sacred mission bestowed upon us by the Lord of Light and Shadow!

Charles put down the data terminal, his face showing no emotion.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qi shook his head; the kid was beyond saving.

"Pointing guns at the leader of the Light and Shadow Society, you are blaspheming the Lord of Light and Shadow! You are betraying the Beacon!"

Seeing Zhang Qi's reaction, Charles's voice suddenly rose, attempting to suppress the other party with the rules.

But before he could finish speaking, a swift black shadow flashed before his eyes.

"Snapped!"

Then came a crisp, loud slap.

Charles was thrown to the side by the force, knocking over the chair behind him and falling to the ground in a disheveled state.

He covered his rapidly swelling left cheek, his mind buzzing with disbelief.

Growing up, even his father had never hit him...

This slap not only struck his face, but also shattered all his dignity, pride, and self-righteous authority.

Zhang Qi looked down at him condescendingly, his eyes filled with undisguised contempt and disgust.

He then picked up a tablet, which displayed a report on Ranbing's breeding mission.

According to his investigation, the person the other party was looking for did indeed have a genetic match with Ran Bing, and it was likely a person they had specifically chosen.

Following this lead, he uncovered quite a bit of dirt on the Light and Shadow Society...

Now that he has gathered even the last piece of evidence, Charles needs a perfect excuse, an excuse to drag Mark down from the clouds into the mire.

What could be more damaging to the reputation of a newly appointed city lord, who has just been placed on high hopes, than openly defying the three fundamental laws of the Lighthouse for the sake of a woman?
This is an open conspiracy.

Charles had accurately predicted Mark's loyalty and the inseparable bond between him and Ran Bing.

No matter what Mark chooses, he's a loser.

This hypocritical religious leader, in order to seize power, resorted to such despicable means and exploited human nature; he is truly despicable.

Before stepping through that door, he was still considering Jingnan's feelings and wanted to let the kid leave with dignity.

But now it seems there's absolutely no need for that...

"You made a mistake."

"From today onwards, the Light and Shadow Society will cease to exist."

"Naturally, there's no longer a Light and Shadow Society leader..."

(End of this chapter)