Multiversal Livestreaming System : I Can Copy My Viewers Skills-Chapter 26: Arrogance

Adam didn't resist as the officials tightened their formation around him and his team.

There was no need to.

The group was led deeper into the Judgment Hall, past towering pillars of dark stone and rows of cold metal doors.

The air smelled faintly of damp iron and something antiseptic, a mix of blood and sterility.

The corridor they walked through was lined with cells.

Some were empty, others were not.

Scarred men and women sat in corners, their red names glowing faintly in the dim light.

Some glared, some ignored them entirely.

A few pressed against the iron bars, whispering indecipherable words as Adam passed.

His team moved cautiously, but Adam?

He walked without concern, hands still tucked in his pockets and his gaze steady.

The group finally stopped in front of a heavy steel door.

One of the guards stepped forward, entering a code into a keypad before pulling the door open with a low metallic groan.

Evelyn entered first.

Adam followed without hesitation, stepping into a dimly lit room with a single metal table and two chairs.

His team was led away.

The door shut behind him, locking with a solid click.

He turned to find Evelyn already seated, hands clasped together on the table.

A single overhead light cast sharp shadows across her face, highlighting the cold expression she wore so well.

"Sit."

She said simply.

Adam pulled out the chair opposite her, lowering himself into it at a leisurely pace.

His posture was relaxed, but his eyes never left hers.

For a moment, neither spoke.

Then Evelyn exhaled, tilting her head slightly as she studied him.

"You may tell me everything now."

She said evenly.

"Depending on your words, the things you lie about, and the value of the information you provide..."

"We can provide you a chance to get rid of your red-names."

She then added.

"There'll be an execution for other red-names with heinous crimes in two days. We will let you people be the executioners so you can get rid of your own red-names."

Adam's lips quirked slightly at the bluntness.

He appreciated her efficiency.

"The unconscious guy outside is our supposed guide."

He began, tone calm and measured.

"We entered the Tower just two days ago."

Evelyn didn't react, but he could tell she was absorbing every word.

"The day he was meant to take us on our first hunt, he told us he had more important matters to attend to and told us to wait until morning. Naturally, my team and I were eager to level up quickly, so we ignored his instructions."

There was a slight pause before he continued.

"The guide didn't know we had already begun leveling on our own. That was his first mistake. His second mistake was leading a group of Stream Hunters to ambush us, assuming we were still fresh recruits who wouldn't fight back."

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Evelyn's expression didn't change, but Adam knew she had already reached her own conclusions.

"In the end, we defeated them. Took them by surprise and turned the ambush on them instead. We kept the guide alive for interrogation."

"After interrogating him, he said he was forced to by people he couldn't afford to mess with..."

"When we tried asking him who ordered him to do so, he wouldn't tell us and just kept saying that he forgot."

Her [Oathkeeper] ability told her that he wasn't lying.

And yet, something about the story didn't sit right with her.

"You said you've only been in the Tower for two days..."

She said slowly, eyes narrowing.

"How exactly did you manage to overpower a group of Stream Hunters and a guide who's supposed to be at least level ten?"

Adam didn't flinch at the skepticism.

"You can verify our records with the government outside."

He said.

"Our names are... Adam Codranel, Elara Novane, Rei Callum, and Nathaniel Graves."

Evelyn arched a brow.

"And what does that have to do with anything?"

Adam leaned back slightly.

"All of our evaluation assessments have high or highest on them."

He didn't pause before adding.

"In simple terms, we're geniuses."

Arrogant...

Evelyn thought instantly.

Yet, [Oathkeeper] didn't indicate a lie.

Which meant that, despite his tone, he was telling the truth.

Still, she wasn't convinced.

"That alone wouldn't bridge the level gap. As you know, in the Tower, levels and abilities dictate survival. So how exactly did you manage to kill them?"

Adam raised an eyebrow.

"Is that even a question?"

Evelyn frowned slightly.

"What do you mean?"

A small smirk tugged at Adam's lips.

"It's simple... I'm just strong."

A silence settled between them.

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He let the words linger before reaching into his system interface.

With a few taps, he sent over a short clip.

It was footage of the ambush, the battle, and the way his team had torn through the Stream Hunters with ruthless efficiency.

Evelyn's eyes flicked over the projection, her expression remaining impassive even as she absorbed every detail.

She watched as Adam and his team fought.

Although their fighting style was a bit crude, their coordination far beyond what any newly arrived group should have been capable of.

The footage spoke for itself.

Adam wasn't lying.

And Evelyn found herself momentarily stunned by the sheer precision and combat prowess she was witnessing.

Especially by Adam...

She sighed, tapping a few fingers against the desk before finally speaking.

"I'll process the legal documentation to clear your red-name status. In two days, you'll be officially registered as executioners for the upcoming red-name purge."

She paused, her voice crisp and professional.

"Make sure you receive the papers from the officers handling your case—"

She stopped mid-sentence.

Then, after a moment of thought, she changed her mind.

"Never mind. I'll handle it myself."

Adam watched as she reached into the drawer beneath her desk, pulling out a stack of official documents.

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She flipped through them with practiced ease before selecting the one she needed.

In a few swift motions, she signed it, stamping it with the necessary seal.

Just like that, it was done.

She slid the paper across the table toward him.

"For the next forty-eight hours, you and your team will be considered temporary red-names under legal immunity. You're free to continue hunting. However—"

She tapped a finger against the document.

"Make sure you're back here two days from now, in the afternoon. Understood?"

Adam took the paper, glancing over the details as he nodded.

Evelyn leaned back slightly, folding her arms as she studied him.

Then, as if something had been bothering her, she suddenly asked,

"Say... have I seen you before?"

Adam stilled for a fraction of a second.

She wasn't just making idle conversation... he could hear the scrutiny behind her words.

"Your body language tells me you're familiar with me..."

She added, tilting her head ever so slightly.

Adam's expression didn't change, as a certain sad thought popped in his head.

Then, finally, he gave a simple response.

"You're overthinking it."

The room fell silent.

Evelyn watched him carefully, but if she had any suspicions, she kept them to herself.

After a moment, she exhaled through her nose and shook her head.

"You're dismissed."

Adam didn't need to be told twice.

He stood, pocketing the document before turning toward the door.

Before stepping out, he glanced back briefly, his expression unreadable.

Evelyn hadn't changed much.

Still meticulous, still sharp...

Still dangerous...