The planning stage went smoothly.
That alone was enough to prove how much Lootwell had changed.
In the past, a crisis like this would have forced Lucien to carry most of the plan himself.
Now, he only needed to set the direction.
Eirene refined the wording.
Elias handled the communication device update.
Kael checked the political weight of each sentence.
Clara reviewed the parts involving Grace and worship with terrifying seriousness.
Vivian adjusted the tone so the announcement did not sound like a threat wrapped in silk.
The others prepared for what would come after.
Later that day, every functioning communication device across the five continents lit up at once.
At the same time, a message appeared.
[Official Statement from Lootwell]
[Lootwell denies the recent allegations.]
[Lootwell does not seize private Origin Core fragments. Lootwell does not require worship of Grace. Lootwell does not issue hidden orders through borrowed names.]
