At the same time Paige Summers was meeting with Wendy Lowell, Marcus Monroe was far from idle.
In fact, today was a major day for Jovitas, as Black S had decided to make a public appearance for the first time by hosting a banquet.
The purpose of the event was to announce that Jovitas had its next successor: the individual codenamed Red S.
Within Jovitas, ranks were distinguished by codenames combining a color and a letter. Black was the most honored, and S was the highest designation.
The status of Red S was second only to Black S.
This meant the successor wouldn't just become the new leader of Jovitas after Black S stepped down—he would wield the power corresponding to his codename effective immediately!
Inside Black S's lavish office at Jovitas.
Black S, who had just passed fifty but already had a full head of white hair, was a far cry from his recent listlessness. Today, he seemed particularly invigorated.
