06:55 PM.

The Heart of Hell's Kitchen, the Authority's Headquarters - Herserem Tower.

In the director's office, Xia Xian sat in a large office chair, his hands crossed over his chest, his chin resting lightly on the crossed hands, and several virtual screens surrounded him.

The largest one in the center of the screen shows a detailed map of Hell's Kitchen, a microcosm of Hell's Kitchen, with each red dot representing a key objective in his upcoming plan.

The other screens around the map displayed all kinds of intelligence and information, from the movements of the Esoteric forces to the latest reactions of the ever-changing Workshop family, all of which were under Xia Xiu's control.

[Hell's Kitchen News Report]

[Today, the Hell's Kitchen area has witnessed a number of unusual incidents, including but not limited to sudden traffic accidents, damage to public facilities, and minor power outages, totaling 267 incidents. The local police and authorities have launched a detailed investigation into the incidents and have appealed to the public to remain vigilant and avoid non-essential outings as much as possible. 】

[Summary of specific events:

1:00 PM. At the junction of Hell's Kitchen 3rd Street and Oak Lane, a runaway van crashed into a utility pole on the side of the road, causing a temporary power outage on several nearby streets. Fortunately, the driver was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment in time, and his life is now non-life-threatening. The cause is under investigation.

1:55 PM. A fire broke out near 10th Avenue Park in Hell's Kitchen, and the fire was quickly extinguished. Preliminary investigation revealed that the fire may be related to a fuel leak caused by a rear-end collision with a modified vehicle. Municipal reminder - driving is risky, do not illegally modify the vehicle.

02:44 PM. A part of an abandoned building suddenly collapsed, and the collapse of the bridge deck killed three people and injured one person in a car, causing panic among surrounding residents. Preliminary investigations suggest that structural aging and illegal intrusion may have contributed to the collapse.

04:00 PM A gas leak explosion occurred at a restaurant on 52nd Street, resulting in a total of 12 injuries and one death inside and outside the store, and the cause of the accident is under further investigation. The incident drew public attention to the safety of aging public facilities in the Hell's Kitchen area.

……

Traffic accidents accounted for the vast majority of these accidents, with an out-of-control truck rolling over at the intersection of 9th Avenue and 49th Street during today's midday rush hour, resulting in the destruction of four vehicles, injuring fourteen people and killing seven. Witnesses said the truck appeared to lose control while avoiding a puppy that suddenly crossed the road. 】

[Official response: In response to the recent incidents, the Hell's Kitchen Community Committee held an emergency meeting to discuss plans to strengthen regional safety measures.]

The police and the Authority have also stepped up their efforts to investigate and deal with traffic violations, while reminding the public to pay attention to daily safety and avoid unnecessary accidents.

The Hell's Kitchen area has always been a vibrant community, but recent incidents have reminded us that the need for better safety management to keep residents and visitors safe can ensure that the area thrives. 】

Knock knock—"

Xia Xiu's gaze finally fixed on the virtual screen showing the latest information from Hell's Kitchen, and his right index finger unconsciously tapping on the table, this action seemed to be evaluating the information at the same time.

"Today's luck, the ever-changing chemical workshop family is a lot."

The data on the screen shows that 267 of the accidents in Hell's Kitchen today are directly related to members of the Hell's Kitchen family, which accounts for three-tenths of all accidents today.

Although the number of these three-tenths cases is quite staggering, Xia Xiu knows that the story behind this is far more complicated than the numbers themselves.

Although the "gift list" provided by Mira Wanxiang only has thirteen names on it, these names represent all the necessary targets within the Workshop family.

The actions of these thirteen people directly or indirectly led to today's astonishing figures.

In less than a day, the Moonlight collaborated with [Adam] to complete a comprehensive intelligence gathering and in-depth investigation of these targets.

This kind of efficiency and accuracy made Xia Xiu quite satisfied, but this alone was not enough.

He's not showing violence right now, he's manipulating the whole situation precisely to make sure that the end goal is achieved.

"Adam, is the siege network still there?"

[Restrictions and controls have been carried out in accordance with your instructions-]

[This operation has obtained the control of some of the projections of the Wall of Heaven's Sighs——]

[At present, the siege network has been fully completed——]

[Severed External Communications: Blocking any form of communication between the Workshop family and the outside world, including other families, organizations, or forces, including, but not limited to, physical communications, genealogical mail, and technological messaging.] At present, the target organization has been quarantined to prevent it from receiving foreign aid or passing on information.

Severed: Restrict or completely cut off communication between members of the Workshop family, especially individuals or groups that have been identified as opposition and neutral. At present, the organizational structure of the Workshop family has largely collapsed, and its ability to act together has been greatly reduced. ]

[Restricted flow of information: Interference with the Adam surveillance system and the Bright Moon Rabbit section has restricted the flow of information within the Workshop family, particularly regarding the Authority's actions and plans.] The horrific takeover of the Workshop Anomalies has been reviewed and controlled by the aberrated emails, messages, and data transmissions of all shapeshifters through the [Crown Element] provided by you, to ensure that sensitive information is not leaked or disseminated.

Scoped Communication: Strict geographic and scope restrictions on the communications allowed by the Workshop Family, allowing only the bare minimum in certain circumstances, and only within specific areas authorized by the Authority. ]

"You've done a good job, Adam." Xia Xiu nodded with satisfaction and replied.

It is not difficult to make those unexpected events happen, but the difficult thing is how to make them seem as if they never happened to the outside world after those events have happened, which is the real test of wisdom and ability.

The ability to manipulate the situation in the shadows and make everything seem to happen naturally, while remaining completely under one's control, is an extremely valuable and powerful talent in that far-reaching game.

The Fourth Sword Bearer of the Heavenly Kingdom has already demonstrated this extraordinary talent when dealing with the complex game of the Inner Earth Civilization.

Not only was his actions unmistakable, but he was always able to quietly steer events in the direction of Heaven at critical moments.

Naturally, this ability did not escape the eyes of [Xin Liezhi], who was known for his unfathomable and treacherous nature.

He wanders in the shadows of the stars, forever searching for the pieces that will bring him greater power and influence.

To Him, Hugh Abraham was like a supernova from the sky, with immeasurable potential and value.

He was filled with a desire for the power of the Fourth Sword Bearer of Heaven to transform this illustrious representative of Heaven into His own Divine Choice, a key link in advancing His complex plans.

If Xia Xiuken nodded to Him and agreed, [Xin Liezhi] was even willing to pay a "miracle" for it.

"Let's report on the progress of the seven-point operation."

Xia Xiu continued to inquire about [Adam] in a flat tone.

[Tours and the Moon Gazers of the Bright Moon Hales have secretly interviewed the patriarch and management of the Thousands of Chemical Plants.]

As expected, they will select a new speaker by seven o'clock, and the only old telephone that can communicate will pay homage and ...... to you and the Authority Submit to. ]

"Seven o'clock." The blonde youth repeated softly, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if pleased with the progress.

It's a minute until seven o'clock.

Xia Xiu's eyes unconsciously stared at the ticking of the second hand on the clock in the office, and then his eyes turned to the antique-like old-fashioned telephone on the table, which was particularly conspicuous in this high-tech office.

This is what he asked Pansy Jane, the Chief of Intelligence, to put here at noon today, and it's a symbol."

He stopped talking, and silence returned to the room.

However, the silence was soon interrupted.

Dangdangdang –

The old telephone came with a rapid "dang dang dang" sound, breaking the silence of the room.

It's exactly seven o'clock.

Punctual and loud.

Night had fallen, and the rapid ringing of the bell was not only a sign of submission to the ever-changing Mill family, but also a sign of a new phase in his and the Authority's reign in the Whispering Square.

This is also the proof that he repaired the smooth progress of the next "Midwinter Purge Plan".

Xia Xiu slowly stretched out his hand and picked up the heavy old-fashioned telephone.

The silence on the other end of the phone seemed to have lasted for centuries, Xia Xiu acquiesced to the existence of this silence, he did not urge, but indulged the weakness and incompetence of the other party.

This is the embodiment of his 'kindness'.

Finally, a voice broke the silence.

It was so humble and full of awe, and every word seemed to tremble with endless respect and respect.

"Your Excellency, St. Abraham, this is the mill of change, and I am the new interlocutor of the family, Mira Wanxiang.

At this decisive moment of the wisest of all times, I take the will of our entire family to express our deepest respect and sincerest surrender to you and to the entire Authority. ”

Yes - 'St. Abraham'.

It seems that poor Mira Wanxiang was frightened into a little incoherent by fear.

But the director of the Authority did not correct him, and he accepted the title as he deserved, as if he should have been called that.

"Mira Wanxiang, I have received your respect."

Xia Xiu finally spoke, his voice steady and warm, with kindness.

"Hopefully, our cooperation will bring benefits to both sides, while also ensuring peace and order in the Whisper Square."

On the other end of the phone came Mira Wanxiang's loyal reply with excitement and trembling.

"We are willing to put aside all past differences and fully support every decision and action of the Authority. Tonight, I am here, as a family speaker, solemnly pledge our loyalty and obedience. ”

This unequal conversation didn't last long, and Xia Xiu responded to the other party succinctly in just a few words after listening to the surrender and promise expressed by Mira Wanxiang.

After the phone conversation ended, Xia Xiu hung up the phone gently, he leaned back in his office chair, his blonde hair shimmering in the light, and his golden eyes reflected the data light points that jumped on the screen.

He looked up at the huge clock that covered the entire wall in his office, and he was immersed in a brief moment of contemplation.

It's four days until Midwinter.

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Rewind to half an hour ago.

06:30 PM.

[Genealogy Think Tank - Adam has been connected-]

[Permission request submitted——]

[Permission under approval——]

[Approved, Authorized Personnel Welcome: Tours Cowbett-]

[The current task command is: "Midwinter Purge Plan" pre-task-]

——[Seven-Point Action: Correction Plan for the Thousands of Chemical Workshop Families]——

Date: January 12, 1591 in the Terra calendar

Background:

In response to the factional problems that exist within the Ever-Changing Mill family, especially against the instability of opposition and neutral factions, the Authority has developed a corrective action called "Operation Seven Points".

The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the determination and strength of the Authority through a series of precision strikes and threatening operations, and to ensure the loyalty and obedience of the Workshop family.

Action Objectives:

Target and defeat opposition and neutral members within the Workshop family, and ensure their loyalty or silence through a show of power.

Limit communication between the shapeshifter family and the outside world, especially to prevent the spread of information about their mutations to key areas such as Whispering Square and Hell's Kitchen, to avoid causing wider instability.

Outcome:

The implementation of the seven-point operation resulted in 267 family members being directly affected, effectively demonstrating the determination and strength of the Authority.

At the same time, the communication control measures of "two breaks and two restrictions" successfully limited the spread of mutant information of the shapeshifter family, and reduced the potential threat to the Whispering Square and Hellkitchen area.

Remark:

The operation was the initial stage of the mid-winter clean-up plan, and its successful implementation laid the groundwork for follow-up. The Authority will continue to monitor the situation and adjust strategies as needed to ensure the overall success of the program and the long-term stability of Whisper Square.

Now, lead the Warden forces to the heart of the Ever-Changing Workshop family for the final mission corrections.

——

Turce's gaze swept calmly over the contents of the mission template provided by Adam's think tank, and then, with a gentle wave of his hand, a simple gesture of hidden power, was the signal of the beginning of the purge movement.

Nearby, the members of the Bright Moon Rabbit Force were ready to go, their eyes flashing with determination to act and focus on the upcoming mission.

With Tours leading the way, this elite force quietly but unstoppably marched towards the meeting place of the ever-changing mill family.

The darkness of the night provided a covert cover for their movements.

As they move forward, the family members of the Ever-Changing Workshop remain unaware of what is coming. They may be arguing about the future of their family, or they may be making final preparations for the upcoming Midwinter Festival. However, on this crucial night, the actions of Tours and the Moonlight forces will be a hammer hammer that will strike at the fate of the mill family.

It was a well-planned, silent offensive, and a direct action by the Authority to "correct" the ever-changing mill family.

In the heart of the ever-changing mill family, tension and chaos are spreading rapidly.

The Authority's precise crackdowns and the continuous loss of contact with family members, coupled with the comprehensive interception of important information, caused the entire family to fall into an unprecedented panic.

Faced with this sudden crisis, the patriarch of the family quickly convened an impromptu battle meeting, hoping to find a way to deal with it.

One by one, the family members walked into the conference room, and the air was filled with oppression and tension.

At the moment, they don't know anything.