This Life, I Will Be the Protagonist

Chapter 360 Eclipse Vanguard's Commander — Benjamin Wilson!

On the other end of the phone, Shadow.Q's voice remained calm:

"So, do you still have Moon Sand? We'd like to purchase some."

Rita leaned back against the headboard, relaxing as she replied lazily,

"I do. But I need it myself and won't be selling."

When it came to Eclipse Vanguard, traditional lies—no matter how cleverly constructed—were useless. The organization was filled with experts, not to mention specialized skills like [Is That True?!], a unique ability Rita had seen Brooks use before.

That skill allowed the user to discern the truth behind any information, whether spoken, written, or even a prediction. If Eclipse Vanguard didn't already possess a similar skill, it was likely they had developed something equivalent. Lying was pointless—any attempt would be sniffed out instantly.@@@@

So why deny it?

Yes, she had Moon Sand in her possession. So what?

There was a time when she had been weak, relying on Eclipse Vanguard for support. Even with Nivalis by her side, she didn't trust anyone fully—not even her dragon. She would never arrogantly defy a major faction like Eclipse Vanguard, because the risk of Nivalis abandoning her at a critical moment would have left her defenseless and vulnerable.

But that was then.

Ever since leaving the High Tower, she was no longer the same.

The three centuries spent inside the High Tower had honed her combat skills, allowed her to build an intricate skill system, and prepared her for the challenges ahead.

Take Zoey, for example. Alone, she had managed to wipe out the entire Lopez Family. Rita, however, could multiply that destruction a hundredfold if she truly wanted to—especially with Nivalis by her side. Even if something happened to Nivalis, she was confident she wouldn't lose.

Rita quietly listened to the sound of Shadow.Q's breathing, waiting for Eclipse Vanguard's response. She felt both anticipation and a hint of nervousness, but one emotion was conspicuously absent: fear.

What would Eclipse Vanguard do?

The resources and advantages Rita had amassed were now at a boiling point—Moon Sand, Nivalis, resurrection abilities, and more.

Would Eclipse Vanguard turn hostile? Would they guilt-trip her, accusing her of selfishness, of neglecting the greater good? Would they threaten her with the idea of exposing Moon Sand's purpose to the entire world?

Player A: "Traitor!"

But then, the majority of players would rise in her defense.

"She's no traitor—Eclipse Vanguard provoked her first! This has to be a conspiracy. Has Eclipse Vanguard lost their minds?"

Gaaah! The drama! The chaos! The satisfaction!

Rita, grinning like a lunatic, snapped back to reality. She covered her face with her hand, suppressing the giggles threatening to burst out of her.

Nivalis, who had just finished a game, turned around, startled by the strange, almost sinister chuckling coming from the bed. She watched as Rita alternated between snickering and burying her face in embarrassment, her laughter still escaping between her fingers.

Nivalis tilted her head and thought to herself, This disease isn't contagious, right?

Meanwhile, Shadow.Q sat alone in a soundproof glass chamber, surrounded by Eclipse Vanguard's executives on the other side of the glass. The room buzzed with activity as the leaders engaged in heated discussions, some pointing at her while arguing passionately.

Such meetings were not uncommon—many had been held for S-rank talent holders or key players like Rita. The outcomes were rarely terrible; most individuals ended up cooperating with Eclipse Vanguard, receiving fair compensation in return.

But this time, the stakes were different. This was the first meeting where nearly all of Eclipse Vanguard's top brass were present.

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Shadow.Q yawned, leaning her head on one hand as she stared at the phone on the table, still on speaker. She glanced up and met the gaze of a woman standing at the center of the crowd outside the glass.

Her presence dominated the room, even in silence. Arms crossed, her stance exuded authority and elegance. Her raven-black hair was pinned into an immaculate updo, and her simple yet refined makeup accentuated the natural beauty of her face—every wrinkle seemed deliberate, each line telling a story.

She wore a set of matching jewelry—earrings, a hairpin, a necklace, and a ring—all encrusted with purple gemstones. Her magic robe, embroidered with shimmering runes and spell lines, occasionally pulsed with a faint violet glow, complementing her jewelry.

Her aura was like the rising sun illuminating the ocean, effortlessly suppressing the brilliance of the jewels she wore. On her, those dazzling ornaments seemed no more than decorations on a crown.

Her eyes resembled Rita's, yet they were vastly different. Where Rita's gaze carried liveliness, emotion, and whimsy, hers was calm, unreadable—a still lake that gave nothing away.

This was Benjamin Wilson, the Commander of Eclipse Vanguard.