James glanced at him and said, “Let’s cut the flattery short. I need you to go on a mission.”

Blake immediately straightened up and asked, “What kind of mission is it?”

“You were there when I killed the Emperor. He has been secretly researching Gu venom and turned it into a virus to create unkillable superhumans. Now that Madelyn has taken over his job, they must be continuing to research this online. I need you to use the Dark Castle’s influence to locate their new research facilities.”

Blake’s expression immediately turned serious as his lips pulled into a thin line. “James, you think too highly of me. The world is such a big place. Where am I going to find them?”

James said, “According to our analysis, the research base should not be that far from Sol. It’s probably in a neighboring country, so you should focus your investigation on neighboring countries. The Dark Castle’s network practically encompasses the world. I’m sure it won’t be a big deal for you.”

“Alright. I’ll try m