Volume 2: Empire Chapter 181 Oath-taking Ceremony
"It was the decision of the Shadow Chiefs Alliance to assassinate you. As for why? I don't know. Chief Walker said that it was to prevent the angels and the Shining Gold from approaching the World Tree."
Qingkong said: "This answer does not satisfy me."
The human-faced servant immediately defended himself: "I really don't know the real reason. Only those Shadow Clan members who participated in the ancient war know the inside story. Since the news of the revival of the World Tree spread to the underground, many old guys who disappeared for hundreds of years have emerged.
It was their decision to assassinate you."
Qingkong looked at the human-faced servant, trying to determine whether she was lying, and then asked, "In other words... even if you fail, there will be more Shadow Clan members coming to assassinate me?"
The human-faced servant was silent for a while before answering reluctantly, "Yes!"
The troublesome Shadow Clan.
The situation that Qingkong least wants to see is "destroy if you can't get it." When the Angel's Temple and the World Bank branch of the Shining Gold People are built in the Moonlight King's Court, the Shadow Clan is very likely to set the World Tree as the target of destruction.
After the matter is over, it is necessary to go back to the Moonlight Court and strengthen the defense.
Qingkong said to the human-faced servant, "Originally, you sent people to talk to me about some things, and everything could be discussed. But you chose the most extreme option. The underground people killed the elder of the shining gold people, and there is no room for easing everything.
Before the Shadow Clan arranges the next group of assassins to kill me, they must first deal with the revenge of the Shining Gold People.
As for you, stay with me. A complete Shadow Parasite is a rare test subject."
After saying this, Qingkong drew his sword and cut the crystal pillar into two pieces without waiting for Shenmian's consent.
Shenmian was very dissatisfied: "This is my trophy. I also need Shadow Parasite to expand my experimental project, and you already have a Shadow Parasite."
Qingkong thought about it for a while and said, "The shadow parasites of the underground people cannot be used for some reasons. The shadow parasites of the human-faced servants are living beings and are more valuable than those of the underground people.
I propose that the human-faced servant be jointly owned by you and me, and I will keep it. I have very complete experimental equipment here, and the Imperial Extraordinary Species Research Institute and Oulu College as research support. The conditions are much better than yours.
If you want to study shadow parasites in the future, you can come to me."
Shenmian was not fooled by Qingkong: "I think I only have a nominal ownership of part of the property. Even the research needs to be under your supervision?"
Qingkong said as a matter of course: "Yes, if I didn't admire your knowledge, I wouldn't give you part of the ownership.
I am not asking for your opinion, I am just telling you the distribution plan I have made.”
Shenmian was a little angry: "Do you want to fight with me?"
Qingkong smiled and said, "I may not be able to defeat you in your Crystal Palace. But outside the Crystal Palace, you are definitely not my opponent."
"Are you too confident?"
Qingkong knocked on the crystal containing the human-faced servant: "The difference in strength between you and me is obvious. The strength of the underground people is stronger than the human-faced servant. You defeated the human-faced servant only after I killed the underground people and sent away the shining gold people.
Shenmian, you are really no match for me!"
The contrast with the clear sky left Deep Sleep speechless.
To be honest, when he came back with the Human-Faced Servant and learned that Qingkong had already dealt with the Cryptids, he was extremely shocked.
He had followed two Shadow Tribes and knew that the strength of the Cryptmen and the Man-Faced Servant was not in the same league. Qingkong was able to defeat the stronger Cryptmen in advance, which meant that his strength was extremely terrifying.
After leaving Crystal Palace, Shenmian had no confidence of winning against Qingkong.
"It's late. I'm going back."
The frustrated Shenmian prepared to return to the palace. After all, he had obtained the crystal magic curve formula and the Bandartha structure, so it was not too bad.
At this time, Qingkong called Shenmian and said, "Don't you want Feiqi to wipe your body? Feiqi has sent away the Golden Man and should be back soon."
Deep sleep immediately stopped the sinking body.
When Fitch arrived, Qingkong asked Shenmian to follow him for hydrotherapy, while she returned to her office.
Take out the Book of Disaster.
A thick encyclopedia of the occult floated before her.
Qingkong no longer regards the Book of Disasters as a harmless "brick", and tries not to use the Book of Disasters when performing secret techniques.
However, the continuous changes in the Book of Disaster forced her to consider what was wrong with it.
Last time it was the Golden Compass, this time it was the Fluorescent Star Cluster. The traces of long-lost artifacts were revealed one after another because of the Book of Disaster.
Could it be that... the place where the artifact was lost is in the abyss!
What the Abyss is, there is no explanation in the Anno game, and players have not yet found the answer. All they know is that it is filled with powerful and chaotic Abyssal energy, and any player who opens the Abyss will end in unspeakable death.
Therefore, no matter how stubborn the players are, they can do nothing about the abyss.
The Book of Disaster becomes a mystical brick in the hands of players. As long as the abyss is not opened, it is a very useful tool.
The Book of Disasters is called the Book of Disasters because it is the subject of the language of secret arts and has the function of opening the abyss. The Abyss Apostle is the one who opened the abyss and obtained the energy of the abyss from the transformation of the Abyss by the Olu Mage.
Clarify the relationship.
The abyss did not appear because of the appearance of the Book of Disaster. The Book of Disaster just happened to become the key to open the abyss. Therefore, it is impossible to judge when the abyss existed.
If the Abyss existed during or before the Ancient War, then there is a possibility that the five great artifacts were lost in the Abyss.
So…if it’s a game, and the artifact comes out of the abyss, how many versions will need to be updated?
Qingkong considered the problem he was facing from the perspective of the game.
According to normal game design, if the artifacts are in the abyss, the planners will let them come out sooner or later to cause trouble. What we need to consider now is... what conditions and plots are set for the artifacts to come out of the abyss.
Qingkong thought a lot and looked up a lot of information, but still had no clue.
But what is certain is that the value of the Book of Disaster in his hand has greatly increased. It is not only useful to the Abyss Temple, but if the five ancient civilizations knew that the artifact was in the abyss, it would probably immediately trigger a new ancient war.
Keep a low profile!
Qingkong put away the Book of Disaster and packed her luggage to go to Oulu College. She needed to learn more about the Book of Disaster from Dean Wilred... How could an encyclopedia of esoteric arts become the key to open the abyss?
Qingkong boarded the airship to Nutao City overnight.
The next morning, when Qingkong got off the airship, a grand military parade was being held in the Cape District of Nutao City.
In the newly built Cape Port, Governor Meteorite of Raging Waves City reviewed the newly formed Raging Waves City Armored Assault Division and the Raging Waves City Fleet that had completed a new round of reorganization.
Except for the war fortress that was too large to appear, all other new and old weapons and equipment of the Nutao City Armored Assault Division were on display one by one.
All members are equipped with light combat armor, and the blades of standard fighting knives are all enchanted and quenched, making them harder and sharper than ordinary swords.
Each combat soldier is issued a bottle of powerful rage potion, a bottle of life recovery potion, and a bottle of mental solidification potion. They are also given one scroll each for clearing negative magic status, attack magic, and warning magic.
A combat team consists of ten combat soldiers, equipped with a transport truck, a troop carrier, a Tin Man delivery vehicle, and a pioneer motorcycle.
Configure a tactical magician squad at the platoon level .
The company level is equipped with tactical magic projection artillery teams.
The battalion level has offensive and defensive war fortresses, supply -type war fortresses, and Tin Man assembly and projection war fortresses.
The regiment has five directly affiliated airships.
The entire Nutao City Armored Assault Division is equipped with five main regiments, an airship brigade, a strategic magic projection artillery regiment, a tin man production assembly line, and a field hospital.
In addition, Luke also used the Assault Bear Squad and Polaris mercenaries to form the Polar Bear Special Forces for high-end combat confrontations.
It can be said that Luke used the money and equipment to form a legion to form this 20,000-man armored assault division. With the money in place, the quality of the army will not be bad.
In the port area, the Raging Waves City Fleet went through a new round of reorganization, eliminating all motor sailing ships. With the Empire Raging Waves Fleet, the Cape District Secret Intelligence Bureau Anti-smuggling Fleet, and the Brilliant Island Fleet as the main body, a fleet composed entirely of Unit-01-class ships was formed.
All-metal warships float in the port, complementing the steel-armed army in the port area.
Facing this army that he had built with his own hands, Luke couldn't help but feel high-spirited.
He stood on the parade rostrum, with officials from the Nutao City government and military standing behind him.
"Soldiers of Nutao City! Before becoming soldiers, you all had other identities, factory workers, sales clerks in shopping malls, craftsmen, teachers, technicians, and even factory owners.
You have used your hard work and wisdom to create the great city of Raging Waves. This is a world-class city that leads the world's fashion and is a beacon for the whole world to follow. When most of the world was still in a backward and barbaric stage, our city was at the forefront of the new era.
However, we are not only facing beauty, our wealth and happiness make many people jealous and envious. Therefore, we need to grow fangs and extend claws, and defend our interests in our own way in this era of lack of world order.
Today! You will leave the City of Rage and head to the North to defend the empire's territory and eliminate the hateful invaders.
I have never doubted that we will win in the end, but this is only the first enemy in your journey. In the future, the trade routes opened up by Nutao City will be guarded by you, and the wealth obtained by Nutao City from opening up overseas markets will belong to each of you!"
Governor Meteorite's speech drew applause from the audience.
A major event happened in Nutao City these days. The Nutao City Ocean Trade Development Company was jointly established by the Yanyang Group and the major financial groups in Nutao City. At the founding meeting of the Nutao City Ocean Trade Development Company, Governor Meteorite issued the "Free Trade Act" for the first time and proposed that all official and private armed forces in Nutao City have the obligation to defend free trade by force.
Using force to defend free trade, anyone with a bit of common sense knows what this is trying to do.
For a time, the stock price of Nutao City Ocean Trading Development Company doubled.
During the military parade and oath-taking ceremony, Governor Meteorite directly put the protection of trade routes on the agenda in his public speech, and even tied the two strongest military forces of Raging Waves City to the development of overseas markets.
The merchants in Raging Waves City might not care about the war in the far north, but they definitely care about the more distant overseas markets. If the army of Raging Waves City fights well in the war against the Art County Alliance, it will definitely form a strong deterrent to other countries.
With such an army to escort the trade routes, that would truly be free trade!
After Luke finished his speech at the swearing-in ceremony, he announced the establishment of the Raging City Soldier Foundation. The main functions of the Soldier Foundation are to give extra rewards to meritorious servicemen, to provide living assistance to retired soldiers, to pay pensions to fallen soldiers, and to take care of their families.
As soon as the Nutao City Soldier Foundation was established, it immediately received widespread donations from the business community. The financial pressure on the Nutao City Government Office caused by supporting the army was greatly alleviated.
For the soldiers, the speeches at the swearing-in ceremony only bring temporary passion, and the City Soldier Fund can truly boost morale by solving their worries.
That night, the Nutao City fleet sounded the horn and left the port.
Lady Tassia will lead the main force of the fleet to attack Songta Harbor directly, strike the naval forces of the At County Federation in the waters of Songta Harbor, seize control of the sea and create a maritime security barrier.
On the ground, the armored assault division of Nutao City pretended to go north by rail. The army left by train during the day, and at night the heavy equipment continued to be transported to the north by rail. The main force of the army took the light train to go around the northern mining area. From there, the army walked to the seaside and then took a transport boat to board the troop transport ship waiting on the sea.
The entire sea area was blockaded by the Nagas, and all troops and ships were under a blackout.
Luke did not go with the army this time, and his current position is not suitable for leading troops in battle for a long time. Professionals should do the work, and since the army has been given a commander, they should trust the commander.
My work is on another battlefield, a battlefield that can directly affect the outcome of the war.
In the Governor's Mansion, Luke wrote a letter to Hercules using the agreed code, sealed it together with an original stock of the Nutao City Ocean Development Company, and then arranged for someone to deliver it to Winter Capital.
When everything is done, the day passes by unknowingly.
Kylena came to the Governor's study with a cup of coffee, and when she was about to push the door, a hand took the coffee from her hand.
Kalina almost screamed out in surprise. After all, this was the core of the Governor's Palace, and it was unexpected that someone could reach this place silently.
If an assassin...
But when Kylena saw the person coming, she immediately covered her mouth and said softly, “Miss Qingkong, when did you come?”
Qingkong smiled and said, "I just came in. I can bring the coffee to him. You can go and have a rest. I will leave after chatting with your Marquis and will not disturb anyone."
Kylena knew the relationship between Qingkong and the Marquis of Meteorite. She gently pushed open the door and said, "Please come in, Miss Qingkong. The Marquis must be very happy to see you. Do you need me to pour you a cup of coffee?"
"Need not!"
