As the frontline against the White Nightmare Sea, the city of Foka Tower naturally worshipped military achievements.
The status of the army here was far higher than that of other countries on the mainland. Therefore, the treatment of soldiers here was unimaginable.
Captain Vogt's villa was located in the East District, and its price was so high that it could sell for six million gold coins on the market.
And the city's military headquarters was given to Vogt at one-thousandth of the price.
Of course, with the rank of a captain, he definitely could not enjoy such treatment. The main thing was that Vogt was brave and skilled in battle. From the moment he joined the army, he was recognized as a talented general in the military headquarters of Foka Tower.
At this ball in the city hall, Vogt was very likely to be conferred the rank of colonel. Such a promotion speed was quite astonishing.
…
Sitting in the hover car, Hayashi River's resume flashed through his mind. For an officer, such a resume was quite glorious.
Moreover, Vogt had always been highly regarded during his time in the army. He had a wife who he loved dearly, and his evaluation in all aspects was impeccable.
As his mental energy spread, Hayashi River probed the villa. It was very tidy inside, and there was no one at home. There was also nothing strange about it.
"Strange …"
Lin Chuan was deep in thought. In truth, there was no need for him to personally investigate the area. There were dozens of robotic white mice monitoring the area around the villa. Mossy Bone was in charge of analyzing the surveillance, but he had not discovered anything over the past day.
This result made him feel a little strange. The omen that day had come so suddenly. Although the threat was not great, it was an unprecedented sense of danger.
With his current strength, Hayashi River was very clear about his own abilities. This kind of omen could not be wrong.
"Then who's the one with the problem? Aside from Vogt, there were a few of his soldiers in the hover car. Could it be those people … "
Hayashi River frowned slightly and asked softly, "What do you think? Your Excellency Mossy Bone? "
He asked twice, but Mossy Bone did not respond. Hayashi River was a little puzzled. Could the AI also be disconnected?
"Squeak squeak …"
The sound of an electric current crackled in his earpiece. While Hayashi River was feeling surprised, Mossy Bone asked, "Is the method you just used really feasible? It's not a problem to split the blueprint, but what program did you design in such a short time to receive and filter such a large number of replies? "
Hayashi River was speechless. It turned out that Mossy Bone had gone to think about this matter.
"Of course it's impossible for me to do it alone. I'll have to rely on you for the selection, Lord Mossy Bone! I thought Sir Mossy Bone understood it at that time. "Hayashi River sighed softly.
"You …"
Mossy Bone was speechless. As an AI, after learning about Hayashi River's method, he immediately simulated it. He found that the first half was fine, but the second half was a bit problematic.
After all this time, this young man was lying again …
"Aren't you worried that you'll make an enemy out of a powerful woman like that?" Mossy Bone said disapprovingly.
"Your Excellency Mossy Bone, I think your use of the word 'deceive' is questionable."
Hayashi River waved his hand and switched the hover car to autopilot. He said, "Is there a problem with my method? Of course there's no problem at all. Since it's a business deal, I naturally have to consider the maximization of profits. I did it to get enough remuneration. Take a look at this agreement. The repair of [Void Bone Shadow] and the upgrade of my [Scaled Arm] have both been settled … "
Hayashi River was actually asking for an exorbitant amount of remuneration for this agreement, but he did not expect Fei Yu to sign it without hesitation.
This was truly out of Hayashi River's expectations. It also made him understand that there was something very shocking in the secret passage that was worth her paying such a price.
As for the thing in the secret passage, Hayashi River planned to go in and take a look after he cracked the password lock …
In any case, as long as he did not run into Fei Yu, they would not be enemies.
"You're too evil …" Mossy Bone mumbled.
Hayashi River shook his head and said nothing.
"Meow …"
Beside him, the Blue Kitty called out, "Master, that lady has my breath on her hands. Nothing can hide within a kilometer radius."
As soon as they left the restaurant and got into the hover car, the Blue Kitty began to ask for help. This was an ability that it had obtained after its awakening. It could leave its breath on other targets for several days. Unless it wanted to, it could not be removed.
Hayashi River patted the little guy's head in satisfaction. He indicated that he would give it more food when he returned.
He was very satisfied with the results of the day.
"Next, I'll prepare to attend the banquet in the city hall. I hope these troubles are not too big of a deal …" Hayashi River murmured.
The results of the day allowed him to complete his original plan ahead of schedule. Within a week, he would decipher the blueprint of the password lock and enter it ahead of schedule. After another week, he would complete the agreement with Fei Yu, and the purpose of his trip would be accomplished.
As for the murderers who attacked the street and destroyed the mechanical workshop, it was actually not a big deal. At most, Hayashi River was responsible for investigating the murderers, and then he would throw the matter to the Machinists Guild and the armed forces of the Foka Tower.
With his identity, he only needed to do what a machinist should do.
There was also the West Peace Association and the North Chamber of Commerce. When the Shadow of the Void Bones was repaired, he would let Mossy Bone control it and lead Old Aidan and the others to this place.
With a group of Realm Six powerhouses pressuring the border, not to mention the West Peace Association, even any of the forces of the Foka Tower would be shaken.
"In another half a month, our days will be relaxed. At that time, you can go wherever you want to play, and we'll have fun for a few days …"
Hayashi River patted the little guy's head and decided to arrange a vacation schedule in advance.
On the other hand, the Blue Kitty lay on the soft cushion, indicating that it would be good to stay in the apartment, warm the fireplace, eat some delicious food, and watch some dramas.
"If you go on like this, you'll really become an otaku cat. This won't do. You have to go out more …" Hayashi River began to educate the little blue cat.
"Meow …"
On the other hand, the Blue Kitty innocently indicated that it usually stayed at home, did not move, and waited for its master to stroke it. This was the normal life of a cat. It just wanted to be a normal cat.
"But you're not normal …" Hayashi River mercilessly revealed the truth.
"Meow … o (́ ﹏ ́) o" The Blue Kitty's ears drooped and its eyes drooped.
The hover car gradually drove away and stopped at the end of the street. Hayashi River got out of the car and went to the dessert shop on the street to buy a dessert and a cup of hot drink. Then, he returned to the car and drank the hot drink in the driver's seat while cutting the dessert for the Blue Kitty.
On a bell tower not far from this street, the bell rang slowly. Even the violent sound of the rain could not cover the bell's sound, and it faintly echoed in the ears of the people nearby.
"What is that …"
Hayashi River frowned. Under the exploration of his mental energy, he saw that there was a misty shadow at the top of the bell tower. As the bell rang, the misty shadow continued to expand, and it was filled with a sharp aura.
Even with his mental energy, he could still feel the aggressiveness.
"So powerful, such strange mental energy. Is this a mental energy powerhouse? That's not right, why is the energy so chaotic … "Hayashi River frowned.
If not for the bell ringing just now, he would not have discovered the existence of this misty shadow. It seemed that the bell had touched this existence, causing its mental energy to surge like a fountain.
This was the first time Hayashi River had encountered such a situation.
To be precise, this was the first time Hayashi River had encountered such powerful mental energy.
In the mechanical beehive, Hayashi River had also seen some powerhouses who could use mental energy. Among them, the strongest was far from materializing mental energy.
This also showed how rare it was for living beings who could use mental energy. Until now, this was the first time Hayashi River had encountered a mental energy powerhouse in the truest sense of the word.
This mental energy had already reached the level of materialization …
"A mental energy powerhouse that has materialized, according to what you said, might …"
When Mossy Bone heard Hayashi River's description, he was a little surprised, as if he had thought of something.
Buzz buzz …
A video was transmitted from the sensory goggles. It was the scene inside the bell tower. The mechanical white mouse's insight did not detect anything unusual. There was no one in the bell tower.
Such a scene was normal. Powerhouses that had materialized their mental energy could not be detected.
Suddenly, Hayashi River's expression changed. He saw figures dashing out of the alley near the bell tower. Like light smoke, they scuttled into the bell tower and flew toward the roof.
This was a group of level-four powerhouses!
Moreover, their movements were orderly. They had gone through strict training and were a team.
Hayashi River was a little surprised. This group of powerhouses had been nearby for a long time. When the misty shadow revealed itself, they immediately pursued it.
Bang …
The next moment, the misty shadow at the top of the bell tower suddenly became agitated. Like a volcano eruption, mental energy filled the sky and poured down like a torrent toward this group of powerhouses.
This kind of mental energy attack was too violent. According to Hayashi River's estimation, even a level-four powerhouse would have to temporarily avoid it. Otherwise, the feeling of their skulls being twisted into paste was not something an ordinary person could withstand. It was normal for those with slightly weaker willpower to go crazy on the spot.
"Such a disorderly mental energy attack …"
Hayashi River also frowned. If it were him, using so much mental energy, he would have at least thirty techniques that could increase the power by ten times.
But this group of powerhouses did not retreat. They each took out a thin membrane and placed it in front of them. Strangely, after coming into contact with the mental energy wave, these thin membranes immediately transformed into shields as tall as a person. They blocked and weakened the mental energy by seventy percent.
"Ah …"
A shrill cry filled with bone-deep hatred rang out. The misty shadow flashed and scurried out of the window. The mental energy around its body quickly retracted. When it landed, it was like a transparent person, disappearing into the curtain of rain.
Even Hayashi River, at such a distance, could not find traces of this misty shadow with just his mental energy detection, much less those level-four powerhouses.
"The team chasing after the mental energy master. The equipment they have is quite interesting …" Hayashi River's interest was piqued.
Whether it was this mental energy master or the team of powerhouses chasing after him, he was very curious, especially about the thin membrane shield that could withstand the mental energy attack. What material was it made of?
At this moment, Mossy Bone said, "I remember now. The state of this person's mental energy should be on the verge of going berserk. That's why he released it just now. I've met such a person before … In this kind of situation, this person is very dangerous. Do you want to take care of him … "
"Am I the kind of person who would look for trouble? Don't we have enough to deal with? "Hayashi River asked.
Mossy Bone was speechless.
Hayashi River shook his head helplessly. Fortunately, Mossy Bone's brain did not have a body, nor did it have the strength it had in the past. Otherwise, who knew how much trouble it would cause.
Ding …
Another image was transmitted. Hayashi River took a look and could not help but sigh. The image showed the group of pursuers. He should not have said those words just now.
Hayashi River found some clues on one of the pursuers. This was a powerhouse from the Sea-Ao Empire, and he was an official one.
…
On the street, three large hover cars sped by. The people in the cars took off the sealed sensor helmets and looked at each other. The atmosphere was quite stagnant.
At this moment, the communicator rang. A voice came from the other end. It was obviously processed and sounded as cold as a synthetic voice. "How is it?"
"Sorry. The target has escaped. "The bald man in the lead apologized respectfully.
There was a slight pause on the other end. Then, an angry roar came. "Escaped? Didn't you guarantee that nothing would go wrong? Since you weren't confident in the beginning, why didn't you mobilize double the manpower? You bunch of trash!? … "
Listening to the hysterical abuse from the other end of the communicator, all the powerhouses in the car had blue veins on their foreheads. If it wasn't for the fact that they couldn't afford to provoke this person, they would have rushed over and smashed this guy into a meat patty.
The bald man did not say anything. His clenched fists kept swelling like a rubber ball, as if they would burst at any time.
The blue veins on his face bulged like earthworms, throbbing. If the guy on the other side of the communicator was in front of him, the bald man would have already punched him. In his rage, he would even dare to beat up a noble.
However, he also knew that there was no need to lower himself to the level of a mad dog on the other end of the communicator. It wasn't worth it to do something that harmed others without benefiting himself. He had done too many things that harmed others without benefiting himself. That was why he ended up like this.
"Your Excellency, you should understand how difficult it is to capture the target. Even if you double the manpower, it won't help. Unless you invite those few worshippers over, it'll be a piece of cake … "
After a pause, the bald man continued, "However, if those few worshippers come over, Your Excellency should have a reasonable explanation for the attack on the hover car."
Hearing the word "worshippers", the voice on the other end of the communicator became softer. It seemed to be afraid of something. After cursing a few more times, it said, "Then mobilize people to protect my safety. Your mission this time is to protect me and return to the Great Star Ao Prefecture safely. Damned Foka Tower, I shouldn't have come here … "
With that, the communicator hung up.
The bald man put down the communicator and took out a metal ball. He squeezed it so hard that cracks appeared on it. Only then did he put it down and let out a long sigh.
"Hmph … This mad dog relied on flattery, betraying his friends, and selling his ass to get to this position. Now he even dares to threaten me … "The bald man gritted his teeth.
"Boss, we lost the target this time. This mad dog will definitely blame it on us when he gets back. Should we? "
The others in the carriage glared at him with cold killing intent. They were waiting for the bald man's order to kill this mad dog.
The bald man waved his hand and glared at his teammates. He pointed at his head. "Is there something wrong with your brains? With this mad dog's cunning, he'll only have us to protect him. If we act rashly, we'll be the ones to suffer. Have you forgotten what happened to them … "
Hearing the word "them", everyone's faces darkened. Their expressions were filled with grief, anger, and fear.
"What happened to them" really sent chills down their spines …
Heavy breathing could be heard in the carriage. The group of powerhouses didn't say anything and just sat there quietly …
Moments later, three hover cars drove into the East District's City Hall. A group of burly men alighted from the cars. They had already changed into attire with the golden emblem of the Sea-Ao Empire.
When the people around them saw the emblem, they immediately understood. In the Sea-Ao Empire, only one army had the right to use this emblem.
The Star Ao Guard Force?!
It was an armed force that belonged to the Sea-Ao Empire's royal family. Only the royal family could mobilize this army.
Unlike the Sea-Ao Empire's Imperial Knights, Special Forces, and the army, the Star Ao Guard Force's mission was to protect the royal family and the safety of the Greater Star Ao Prefecture.
The Star Ao Guard Force's appearance here meant that an important person had come to the City Hall. Even if it wasn't the royal family, it was an envoy representing the royal family.
"I heard that Viscount Roy of the Sea-Ao Empire represented the royal family to visit the Foka Tower, Lieutenant General Fayron. But on his way here, he was attacked on the hover car … "
"Is that true? The security of the hover car coming to the Foka Tower isn't weak. How could it be attacked? Is Viscount Roy injured? "
"He's not just injured. He got off the hover car lying on the ground. What's even more bizarre is that not only have they not caught the culprit, they don't even know who the culprit is."
"That's not the most bizarre thing. I heard that Viscount Roy was attacked again when he was hospitalized, but the culprit still hasn't been caught. Who did he offend? Who could have sent such a powerful assassin? "
"In any case, this can't be blamed on the City Hall of Foka Tower. It must be an enemy that Viscount Roy offended in the empire …"
A group of people discussed fervently. All kinds of news were flying around.
These discussions were all monitored by the robotic white mice.
"The spiritual energy powerhouse who went berserk just now is Viscount Roy's enemy. We can't just sit back and do nothing!" Mossy Bone shouted.
The artificial intelligence system was very happy. It could finally find a reason to help that berserk spiritual energy powerhouse. As Hayashi River often said, the enemy of an enemy is a friend.
"You have this preference because your former confidante is a peerless genius in spiritual energy, right?" Hayashi River shook his head helplessly and pointed out the crux of the matter.
Mossy Bone was speechless. He didn't know what to say. He could no longer describe the feelings from a long time ago.
Hayashi River sighed and murmured, "The information from the City Hall is different from other places. The information from other places is nine out of ten false and one out of ten true. The information from the City Hall is nine out of ten true and one out of ten false! "
"Your Excellency Mossy Bone, do you think that if we monitor this place for a week, we can get a bunch of black, white, and gray information about the Foka Tower's political, commercial, and military forces? Then, a bunch of fellows will be brought down, and the entire city will immediately fall into chaos. The oceanic beast army will take advantage of this gap to launch a surprise attack. If I'm the commander of the oceanic beast army, I'll assassinate them and launch a series of surprise attacks. I wonder what my chances of breaking through this city are … "
"Rumor has it that the commander of the Foka Tower's headquarters, Lieutenant General Fyron, is one of the four great generals of the Great Eastern Continent. I wonder what he'll do in the face of such internal and external troubles …"
Mossy Bone: "…"
Why can't I keep up with this young man's train of thought?
After carefully pondering over Hayashi River's words, Mossy Bone suddenly felt that it was awesome and didn't express any opinions. The more time he spent with this young man, the more Mossy Bone felt that being friends with this young man was a very safe thing to do.
Whoosh …
The hover car traveled on the road and gradually arrived at Hayashi River's residence. It wasn't evening yet, but the sky was already completely dark.
A message popped up, and Lin Chuan opened it to take a look. It was an invitation from Fei Yu, and the location was the city hall. There would be an auction that night, and it could be considered as a warm-up for the banquet that was going to be held in the city hall.
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