by Chen Ran
"What's going on, you two?" Seeing these two girls, Brown asked with a smile.
When Hedwig saw that it was two people, she immediately dragged Yoru and walked over. Yoru's arm had suffered serious injuries in the battle with Coase, and it had already been treated. It was just that Yoru's abilities did not have any advantages in recovery, so in the following period of time, the fighting strength of the young lady would be reduced. Only, Yoru didn't seem to care about it. She, who was being dragged by Hedwig, was like an exquisite doll, only that she would frown and tell him that she was somewhat helpless towards Hedwig's actions. This expression of hers made the little girl seem a little cute. If it was someone who didn't know Yoru personally, then they wouldn't be able to relate her and the ruthless slaughter that happened during the battle with Coase.
"Chief, and Uncle Brown as well. Don't you guys think that we have already cleaned up Els? However, Xiao Ye insisted that there might still be people who escaped the net! " Hedwig said angrily.
Yoru calmly replied, "Don't call me Xiao Ye, I'm older than you."
The natural demented girl obviously had her own support. Looking at the two girls with completely different temperament, she asked while smiling, "Yoru, why do you think that way? To be honest, I have already personally confirmed two battlefields, other than the two captives, there are no other Els people. "
Yoru did not care about the lustful Hedwig, as she spoke word for word: "Because when that Human Bear died, she said mother's word: revenge. So I think, the Els might still have other branches. "
"Mother?"
It was not clear whether the Els had a side branch or not, but the "mother" that Yoru had mentioned made him very concerned. He seemed to remember hearing this word somewhere, so he quickly searched through his memories to find a familiar reason.
That was when he had turned into a Radiant Knight and taken Lilith's Dark Crown. A portion of Lilith's memories were briefly shared at the spiritual level through the Dark Crown and zero. It was just that at that time, the one controlling his body was Agladis, so the whole process was very short and blurry. However, one of the words was very clear.
It was his mother.
It was obvious that this term held a very deep meaning for Lilith. Judging from the matter that Lilith had created, Lilith's so-called "mother" should definitely refer to Prometheus without a doubt.
Then was the mother that the patriarch of the Els had spoken of the same?
It was not impossible, the mutated organism's evolution was also facilitated by Prometheus himself, in order to evolve into a lifeform that could help it tear apart the "cage". It was just that the speed and results of the mutated organism's evolution could not reach what Prometheus wanted, so it was treated as a failure and abandoned. However, even these failed items, after decades of evolution, still gave birth to intelligent lifeforms.
An alien race was a brand-new life form that was similar to and different from the True King. It was hard to guarantee that Prometheus took a fancy to the particularity of the other races, and used some mysterious channels to re-establish contact with these lifeforms.
If this conjecture was confirmed, then Prometheus might very well throw a huge, hidden net at the entire planet.
Zero felt that it was necessary to inform Ben about this matter. After all, with his current abilities, there was no way for him to respond to this kind of thing.
Three days later, Zero returned to Asgard.
He first went to the headquarters to hand in the mission, and when the mission system listed the completion of the mission, there was a million more in Zero's account. This mission could be said to have a great harvest, the mission only yielded a profit on the books, the more profit was the two Els warriors. After they were brought back to the Asgard, they were secretly handed over to Ben's biological and chemical base.
These two living specimens were bought by the Asgard at the price of three million each. In addition to the body structure and the gene code, more importantly, they could make the Asgard contribute greatly to the research on the evolution of foreign races.
Of course, the Asgard did get a lot of sample from other races, but there were also some living specimens. However, every alien's body structure was different, and their gene codes were also completely different. They were like a huge biological database, and the more they collect, the more Asgard would be able to find out the full picture of the database. As a result, the Asgard did not reject new specimens, especially living specimens.
Other than that, Zero also sold two Els corpses that were still in good condition. Of course, the value of a dead object specimen could not be greater than that of a living body. As for the foreign races, it was clear that the Black Rose Family had no interest in researching them. As a result, the two specimens were sold to Brown on the black market, for a total of around a million or so.
Thus, after adding up all the rewards, Zero had earned a total of 8 million. After deducting the equipment consumption and the pension for the soldiers who died in battle, Zero still had a total of 6 million yuan left.
After deducting the cost, the profit would be the same as the profit. It was just a single battle with the foreign races, but Zero had already seen the huge profits. It was no wonder that powerful families and companies would try their best to promote the exploration of the region. The unknown represented the risk, and taking on huge risks was often accompanied by high profits.
Very quickly, the amount of money was divided into a few parts. One of them was transferred into the account of Victor's laboratory, providing financial security for the rebirth plan and the future development of the medicine. The other was for the salary and bonus of the personnel on his side.
Zero shook his head when he saw the small fortune that belonged to him. Sometimes, it's not so easy to be a boss.
The next few days were empty. There were no tasks worth sending out the troops for, but the soldiers did not get a leisurely vacation. In the base, Zero Nest actually gave the responsibility of training the troops to Brown. As a result, the title of Demon Coach was quickly given to Brown from Zero Nest. However, Brown seemed to enjoy this title a lot. Under the condition that the soldiers could still endure the pressure, Brown caused the soldiers to complain everyday.
As the veterans trained, recruits began to be recruited. Only this time, the requirements for the recruits were not as harsh as last time, because Zero knew that the quantity and quality of recruits were always relative. He already had a batch of veterans of decent quality as base, so he naturally needed some recruits who would serve as cannon fodder.
That's right, cannon fodder. Zero could not let the elites rush up every time the war broke out. In economics, this was an extremely shameful waste. It was impossible for a battle to be without sacrifice. Instead of sacrificing the elites forged from a lot of blood and sweat, it was better to use these cheap, ordinary soldiers who did not need to spend much on training as cannon fodder.
Cruel, that was inevitable. After all, this was not a benevolent era.
Even if they weren't elites, if these cannon fodder were to die in battle, they would have to pay their families a higher pension of 20% than their peers. In this respect, Zero is far more merciful than others.
As a result, when the zero point technology once again announced that they were recruiting, a large number of retired soldiers and mercenaries rushed towards the ground buildings of the base.
This time, they had recruited five hundred new soldiers, but they were preparing for the next slave-catching operation.
During this time when he was busy with the company, he found the time to meet with Ben and told him about the words "mother" used by the patriarch of Els before he died. After all, this was related to his secret, so it was impossible for Zero to tell the whole story. Just the word "mother" was enough to make one's imagination run wild, so the goal of zero warning had already been achieved.
After that, he went to visit Theon. The founder of Remot was cur
rently living a life of drunkenness and dreams in Asgard. When Theon visited him, he could smell the smell of alcohol on his body. Moreover, in his house, Zero saw two pretty women, but he didn't know which noble's lady they were.
When Zero left Theon's residence, he could only sigh to himself. The man of great talent still allowed himself to sink into misery, with a sense of self-imposed exile. It was precisely because Theon was too smart that outsiders found it difficult to let him walk out of the valley. Everything depended on Theon's own will.
Perhaps, it would take some time. Zero thought, he had not given up on persuading Theon to join his team, and was becoming more and more determined.
Amidst these busy days, Zero finally received Biansi's invitation. On the surface, this was a private family banquet held by the Black Rose Home, but in reality, it was a meeting to discuss the plan of capturing slaves.
When he received this invitation card with a black bottom and golden skin from the servants of the Black Rose Home, he knew that the day of the expedition would come again.
It was night, and in the sky above Asgard, the holographic electronic board transformed into the vast Milky Way. The Milky Way was made up of countless stars, and it stretched across the night sky. The silver moon hung on a corner of the Milky Way, creating a beautiful picture. It made the city in the middle of the mountain almost like a divine kingdom.
Although he had only been to Black Rose Family's villa once, his memory still recorded every single detail of the road map. Now, all he had to do was review the route he had taken that day, and it wouldn't be difficult for him to zero.
The wind blew past his face, lifting his black hair into the air. Driving in this great city, looking at the endless flow of vehicles, Zero could feel the great vitality of this city. How could there be such a scene of the apocalypse? If he had lived in the Asgard for too long, even Zero would probably forget the cold and cruel wilderness outside the city.
Thinking this, Zero shook his head mockingly. A person like him who worked hard for his livelihood would not be able to live in the Asgard for long. At the end of the day, only those noblemen and masters had the right to have such a luxurious life.
The car turned a corner and got off the road. They drove along a private road that was created by the Black Rose Home and headed to the outskirts of the city. The Black Rose Home's villa was located in this suburb, and after driving past a few tall electric towers, Zero could already vaguely see the gothic ancient building, which was dotted with beautiful lights under the starry sky.
As if the banquet had already begun.
Chapter 385 - The Night before yesterday (II)
As the gates of the manor slowly opened, the melodious sound of a violin floated into Zero's ears. The tune gave Zero a sense of familiarity, and the name "Fantasia" was automatically played in his mind. It seemed strange to Zero that he had never heard any music played with a violin, at least until he woke up at Z7. This was the first time he had ever heard one played with a violin.
However, he knew the name of the song. It was truly strange. At the same time also know, now the tune is low, in the syllables, such as lovers whisper, but only the introduction and prelude to the entire song. Next, the tone of the voice would sound like Feng's voice drifting down from the sky, carrying the smell of a noble's salon. The Spanish fluency of the middle part, followed by the luxurious notes of the zither and the fast arches accompanied by the rapids, will bring the entire piece to a climax. At that time, it would also be the climax of the banquet. After that, the song would slowly fall back, the beginning and the end of the song would connect, and the ending would suddenly stop.
This strange 'knowledge' flashed through Zero's mind. He did not know how to master the art that only the aristocrats would know. However, very quickly, the arrival of the Helper s caused Su Yun to have no time to ponder deeply. After parking the car, he walked along the cobblestone path towards the gothic building in the depths of the villa under the guidance of the Helper.
Tonight, Black Rose Family's manor was decorated in a magnificent manner. It was different from the reserved atmosphere that Zero had seen before. The banquet had already begun. The banquet that was being hosted by the Black Rose Home was being held as a buffet. This form is loved by the aristocracy, and the form of buffet can liberate people from old-fashioned and strict dining tables.
One could eat and talk anywhere on the estate, without being confined to one table at a time.
After submitting the invitation, Zero was brought to a quiet hall. In the hall, there was a musician who was playing a deep yet grand melody to match the gentle light in the hall. There was a banquet outside the villa too. To be able to be invited by Biansi to this living room for a meal, which one of them was not a famous person in the Asgard?
Speaking of which, had already given enough face for Zero to be able to enter this room.
In order to attend tonight's party, Zero took the dress he had worn last time out of the closet. The style of this dress was very generous, and it did not seem shabby for Zero to stand in the hall full of rich and wealthy gentlemen. The only difference was that the people in the hall were important figures, and they were middle-aged people in their thirties. For a young man in his early twenties to stand in the hall, he immediately attracted the attention of the guests.
Su Ming did not feel anything. Just as she wanted to ask Helper where Biansi was, she heard the cheerful voice of an old man: "Isn't this Mr. Zero? It's a pleasure to meet you here. "
An old man with a white beard, tall and muscular body, and a red face walked over to Zero. Su Ming did not know who he was, but the old man seemed to be slow on the uptake. He patted the space between his eyebrows and smiled, "Look, I'm so old and muddle-headed, to actually forget to introduce myself. I am Meboulos. Lan Xing Hong, my son Charles was too rude to Mr. Zero and your subordinates that day. I have always wanted to come and apologize, but I heard that Mr. Zero had been busy challenging a group of foreign races until recently, and thus haven't had the chance to meet them. I never thought that I would actually be able to see Mr. Zero tonight. Mr. Zero must definitely toast with me. "
Hearing that the old man claimed to be Charles's father, Fang Shen recalled that the current Langston's house family was indeed called Meboulos. Looking at old Roth's familiar face, he did not bring up the matter of his guard leader being killed by him. Instead, Zero felt a sense of unfathomable and unfathomable towards the Patriarch of Langston's house.
He laughed and invited Helper to pick up a handful of red wine, then said to Meboulos: "This cup is for Mr. Meboulos, I wish Mr. Meboulos a long life, and a hundred years, for the glory of the Langston's house Courtyard."
Meboulos smirked, and compared it with Zero's desire to drink. The two of them looked each other in the eyes and drank their wine to their heart's content. At this time, a Helper came over to Zero's side and whispered a request to Biansi. After he left, the smile on Meboulos's face slowly disappeared, to be replaced by a gloomy expression. As an old cunning fox, how could he not understand the meaning behind the words just now?
The words' Zero 'implied that their son, Charles, was nothing special. Therefore, with a person like Meboulos around, the Langston's house would be able to protect their glory for all eternity.
Meboulos said softly, "Let me see how long you can continue being complacent."
Naturally, Zero could not hear Meboulos's words. Under the guidance of the Helper, he met Biansi in an elegant room outside the great hall.
The Helper closed the door behind them. Biansi was still dressed in the capable attire she had seen that day, and Zero looked at her strangely. Originally, she should have been dressed in her best clothes, as the Patriarch.
Biansi laughed: "I know that tonight's attire is a bit rude, but the banquet is for outsiders to see, for some important person to provide the necessary cover up. The real main course is to stay for a meeting on the slave catcher plan, and all participants in the plan must attend. Includi
ng you, of course. "
Pointing to zero, Biansi picked up a cup of wine from the table and said to Zero: "But before that, we have some time to taste some of the good wine. You need to be prepared. The meeting later on will not be so leisurely. "
Zero smiled but did not comment.
Oh yeah, I heard that you went to punish the Els a few days ago. Biansi casually asked as he raised his glass to toast her.
Zero replied, "Although there were some small interruptions, it was still quite smooth. After all, the Els is not very civilized, and my army used weapons from the new era, so there is no suspense for victory. "
"Is that so?" Biansi acted as if nothing had happened: "But why do I see that you don't seem to be satisfied with your victory?"
After drinking the layer of amber liquid, Zero only felt like he drank a mouthful of raging flames. His handsome face immediately flushed red, and after a moment he exhaled the scent of alcohol. He then shook his head and said, "It's nothing, just my problem."
"Since you have the time now, do you want me to give you some psychological advice?" Biansi laughed: "I am very clear, the feeling of having one's life being excluded is not very pleasant, especially for leaders like us who still have a sense of conscience."
When she emphasized the word "conscience", Ling Yun looked towards the patriarch of Black Rose Home in surprise.
Biansi shrugged and said, "What? What's so special about this? Exploring the wilderness would mean sweeping away all the other life forms. There are three to five intelligent life s like the Els that I personally ordered to get rid of. In the beginning, it was not very comfortable, but in order to survive, I had to do this. "
Survival.
This was the word reality. Humans needed to survive, metamorph and intelligent species also needed to survive. The problem was, they were on the same planet as them. And when this planet didn't seem particularly vast, in order to survive, some life became inevitable once it became dust.