Although the Si Family had disappeared from this world for 10 years, their Dark Ability was far too famous; thus, as soon as Fang Ze demonstrated it, he did not even need to admit or introduce it himself, as everyone recognized this power.
For a moment, the conference room once again filled with quiet discussions,
"Is it really the Si Family's 'Darkness'? It's been so many years since we've seen it."
"Yes. Look at those Dark Soldiers. Back in the days, the Dark Castle and Dark Legion of the Si Family were famously notorious in the Spirit Realm."
"So, he really is a descendant of the Si Family?"
At this, many people's gazes involuntarily turned towards Fang Ze. Those gazes carried a mix of emotions—curiosity, regret, indifference, and more....
Only Jiang Cheng, who was eavesdropping by the wall, was somewhat lost in thought watching this scene.
When Fang Ze earlier claimed to be a descendant of the Si Family, Jiang Cheng was actually quite doubtful.
After all, Jiang Cheng had reviewed Fang Ze's background too many times; he was just a completely ordinary civilian with no other identity.
Fang Ze's rise had also only been in the recent months. Therefore, Jiang Cheng was certain that Fang Ze must be that new noble, and he was 90% sure that Fang Ze harbored a huge secret.
Having the means to become a noble and the methods to rapidly enhance one's power, Jiang Cheng believed that countless people would want to devour Fang Ze completely!
And the weak Fang Ze had no power to resist whatsoever!
In that case, he could "borrow" a knife and kill without being seen!
But now! Everything had been overturned!
Fang Ze really did have the Si Family's ability? He really was a descendant of the Si Family?
Although the Si Family had many enemies, they had many friends as well. Those who harbored guilt towards the Si Family back then were even more numerous. This would invisibly add many layers of protection for Fang Ze!
Moreover, do not forget that the former Chairperson had already resigned due to responsibility, and the federation internally defined the matter as a miscarriage of justice. So.... once the federation exonerated the Si Family, returned the assets confiscated in those years, resumed the resources that had been withheld from the Si Family, and even compensated Fang Ze....
Thinking about the huge benefits Fang Ze was about to receive, Jiang Cheng's eyes practically turned red with envy!
Meanwhile, as everyone had various emotions, the old man was also somewhat absent-minded watching the conference room full of Dark Soldiers, his eyes filled with remembrance....
After a moment, he came back to his senses, then he looked at Fang Ze with a softer gaze, and his voice became even gentler, "Child, you...."
Before he could finish speaking, the man beside him, who had never spoken since the inquiries began, suddenly interrupted, "Judgment Chief, please allow me to speak first."
Hearing the man's words, the old man also snapped out of his previous emotions, calmed down, then looked at the man and smiled, "Certainly."
With the old man's consent, the man slowly began speaking, "Although Fang Ze has displayed the 'Dark' ability, this only shows that a descendant of the Si Family still lives."
"Abilities can be borrowed, stolen, and transferred."
"I still need to verify whether this ability truly belongs to Fang Ze and whether Fang Ze is currently a noble."
Hearing the man's cautious proposal, the old man didn't agree immediately but looked at Fang Ze, "Child, what do you think?"
Fang Ze distinctly felt that after he had used his power, the old man's attitude towards him had changed, which made him even more thankful for choosing this identity.
Thinking this, he nodded his head.
With Fang Ze's consent, the old man also nodded at the man.
The man, seeing this, made no courtesy, stepped forward, and took out a circular container.
Approaching the Dark Soldiers, he opened the container, which contained a powder resembling lime. He grabbed a handful and threw it directly!
As the powder landed on the Dark Soldiers and the dark ground, it immediately started to grow rapidly.
In just a moment, it had covered the entire area.
Next, the powder neatly flew up, gathered together, and formed a white powder sphere, beginning to morph incessantly.
Shortly after, it formed an arrow, directly pointing straight at Fang Ze.
The man tried to manipulate the white arrow, rotating around the conference room, but no matter how he spun, the arrow still pointed straight at Fang Ze.
Seeing this, the man slightly nodded his head.
The people present, whether they had seen this Treasure Bead before or not, more or less guessed the result of the test at this point.
Subsequently, the man took out the Treasure Bead that the Black Clothed investigators were holding yesterday, asking Fang Ze to activate his ability 'Stardust.'
Seven stars appeared, gleaming in conjunction with the Treasure Bead, proving Fang Ze's noble identity!
After the two tests concluded, the man expressionlessly returned to the old man's side, nodded at the old man. However, Fang Ze always felt there was a hint of disappointment in his eyes....
Indeed. Finding a descendant of an old noble that hadn't been cleared yet and whose specific stance among the federal high-ups was unknown versus finding a new noble who could potentially have a massive impact on the world's dynamics—the merit of the latter was incomparable.
There were many people with such emotions in the conference room.
After all, a descendant of the Si Family, although valuable, was not highly valuable. It mostly added a bit of amusement to the rather dull Eastern Administrative Region.
Nothing compared to the value of a new noble!
Possibly only that old man was different. After thorough verification, he acted as if he was casually adjusting his hair but secretly wiped the corner of his eye, then looked at Fang Ze with gentle eyes and said, "Child, you've suffered a lot over the years."