Six thirty at night.
The pitch-black sky had already shrouded the Foka Tower. Under the violent rain, it was as though this was the only city in the world, standing by the shore of the White Nightmare Sea. It was filled with a sense of loneliness.
In a VIP lounge on the top floor of the City Hall.
In front of the window, the commander of the Foka Headquarters, Lieutenant General Philon, stood there. The cigar in his mouth glowed, and smoke gushed out from his nose. His face was faintly discernible in the smoke.
With a height of nearly three meters, Lieutenant General Philon gave off a mountain-like pressure just by relying on his height.
Now, as the supreme commander of the Foka Tower army, Philon could frighten a new recruit into kneeling on the spot with just a look.
In the lounge, Viscount Roy stood in front of the table. His face twitched slightly. He was here to represent the Sea-Ao Empire's royal family, so there was no need to be so respectful.
However, Viscount Roy didn't dare to sit down in front of Lieutenant General Philon. If this demon really found an excuse to kill him, the Sea-Ao Empire's royal family would at most reprimand him and wouldn't pursue the matter.
The entire Great Eastern Continent's attitude toward Lieutenant General Philon was very friendly.
After all, without this General, the Foka Tower wouldn't have been able to gain the upper hand in the war against the Oceanic Beast army for the past thirty years.
"Lieutenant General Philon … Is he really about to break through to Realm Seven …"
Viscount Roy lifted his gaze and looked at the mountain-like figure in front of the window. His heart raced.
He thought that after ten years, he wouldn't feel the same uneasiness and fear when he saw Lieutenant General Philon again. He didn't expect this feeling to be even stronger.
"Time flies so fast! It's been ten years. I remember the last time I saw you, Viscount Roy. You were still a new recruit in the Sea-Ao Empire, right? You were still a distance away from the rank of lieutenant … "
"I didn't expect you to be a Viscount in ten years. You're even representing the Sea-Ao Empire's royal family on a diplomatic mission to the Foka Tower. I really didn't notice Viscount Roy in the batch of new recruits ten years ago. It seems like I really misjudged you back then … "
Lieutenant General Philon's voice reverberated in the room like a war drum. Every word struck Viscount Roy's heart.
The recruits from ten years ago?!
Viscount Roy's heart skipped a beat. A group of people's faces appeared in his mind. He immediately became alert, suppressed his emotions, and said respectfully, "I just had a little luck. If I really have the ability, I'm indeed not strong enough in that batch of recruits. There are many who are stronger than me."
He paused, and his expression changed, revealing a respectful smile. "Many of the recruits from back then became the Star Ao Garrison Army. Among the people protecting me this time, there are many recruits from back then. Does Lieutenant General Philip have any deep impression of him? Do you need me to call him over to reminisce with you? "
"There's no need. Let's talk business. "
Lieutenant General Feilong waved his hand without turning his head. "Why did the Sea-Ao Empire's imperial family send you here?"
"It's like this … You should know the specifics in advance. I'm only responsible for delivering the payment for the agreement. At the same time, our Emperor Xing Ao wishes you a smooth breakthrough and ascend to Realm Seven. That will be a blessing for the entire Great Eastern Continent … "
Viscount Roy bowed and recited the speech he had prepared long ago.
He had a glib tongue, and his speech seemed to be improvised. He spoke with great emotion. If it were anyone else, they would have been moved.
The glass in front of the window reflected Lieutenant General Feilong's face. Amidst the lingering smoke, he seemed to smile, as if he was very satisfied.
"Thank your Emperor on my behalf. If Emperor Xing Ao visits next time, I'll treat him with my treasured wine … "Lieutenant General Feilong said.
Viscount Roy smiled and bowed again. As a representative of the imperial family, a series of etiquette must be in place, regardless of whether Lieutenant General Feilong could see it.
"Then, Lieutenant General Feilong, I won't disturb you anymore. We'll meet again at the auction later. "
With that, Viscount Roy bowed and retreated.
"Wait …"
Suddenly, Lieutenant General Feilong raised his hand, and an inexplicable aura enveloped Viscount Roy, rendering him immobile.
Instantly, Viscount Roy was shocked. He knew very well that Lieutenant General Feilong did not like him. Was this inauspicious star really going to kill him here?
At this moment, Lieutenant General Feilong turned around. His face under his brown hair was as cold as a knife. He stared at the young viscount in front of him and suddenly smiled. "Viscount Roy, don't be so nervous. I just thought of someone and wanted to ask you about him."
"Commander Feilong, please ask away!" Viscount Roy said quickly.
"I remember ten years ago, among the batch of recruits who came to Foka Tower for special training, there was a recruit who was very talented. I forgot his name. I heard that among that batch of elite soldiers, he was known as the future general. Why haven't I heard any news about him all these years … "
Lieutenant General Feilong's thumb and index finger pinched the thick and long cigar as he asked casually.
Future general!?
That guy …
Viscount Roy hurriedly lowered his head. A trace of crazed viciousness flashed across his eyes. He said calmly, "This … I'm not too sure. Among that batch of recruits, I was transferred to the administrative department when I returned to Da Xing Ao County. I heard that someone went on a secret mission and a few people went missing. "
"If Lieutenant General Feilong wants to know, I'll investigate it later and give you an answer during the auction."
"Hmm. Is that so? Forget it then. I just suddenly thought of it and asked casually. After all, we've met too many 'future generals' over the years, but I haven't seen many young fellows emerge to take over our burdens … "Lieutenant General Philon waved his hand and said.
Viscount Roy's expression turned serious. "Lieutenant General Feilong is in his prime. If he reaches Realm Seven, his lifespan will be extended by more than a hundred years. It won't be a problem for him to fight for another thirty years. How would we, the younger generation, dare to take over your position? "
"Hehe …"
Lieutenant General Feilong laughed happily. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, he ordered his guest to leave.
Bang!
The door to the VIP lounge closed. Viscount Roy went downstairs to his lounge. After activating the shielding device, he slumped on the chair. After relaxing his body, cold sweat seeped through his clothes. Even though the lounge was heated, cold sweat still seeped out.
Taking a deep breath, Viscount Roy touched his pale face. His expression immediately changed and became as hideous as a ghost.
"It's that useless thing again. He can't even protect his wife and comrades. It's been ten years, but people still talk about him. Even someone like Lieutenant General Feilong still remembers him. Why …
"How am I worse than him? That damned fellow is already dead, but he still left behind a scourge …
"Just you wait, hehehe …"
Viscount Roy laughed maniacally. He immediately got up and washed the sweat off his body. He couldn't afford to let anything slip during the auction.
…
On the other side.
In the lounge on the top floor, Lieutenant General Feilong sat on a custom-made chair. A new guest was sitting on the sofa. It was the president of the North Chamber of Commerce, White Mane.
Compared to the huge Feilong, White Mane didn't have the slightest advantage. His aura was even weaker.
"Looks like that recruit from back then really met with an accident. What a pity …"
Lieutenant General Feilong sighed. He lit another cigar and puffed out a cloud of smoke. On the table in front of him was the list of gifts sent by the Sea-Ao Empire's imperial family. He casually tossed it aside.
In the middle of the table was a document that White Mane had just sent over. He flipped to the first page and saw the information of a soldier.
"Hmph … Looks like Brother Feilong thinks highly of this junior! I still remember the recruit I met ten years ago, "White Mane muttered.
White Mane grumbled as he picked up a cigar and sniffed it. This was a special cigar that couldn't be smoked outside.
Then, he took out a box and emptied half of the cigar box in front of him. He put it in his pocket and took out another one …
Lieutenant General Feilong shook his head at his old friend's mannerisms. White Mane was becoming more and more like a small businessman.
"I've been in the army for so many years. That kid is the most talented I've ever seen. He's really a future star! At that time, I wanted to keep him in the Foka Tower, but … damn it … "
Lieutenant General Feilong suddenly slammed the table and cursed. "Those old fools in the Sea-Ao Empire's military have a good eye. They refused to let him go no matter what. Who knows where he is now. Those old fools are really despicable! F * cking hell … "
"Go easy on him, this table is very expensive!"
White Mane cried out in distress. "You and I can't find any concrete clues even with our intelligence network combined. It bodes ill rather than well. Stop nagging. You should be thankful that you didn't interact too much with that kid back then. Otherwise, he'd be gone and it'd be even worse. "
Lieutenant General Feilong sighed and said helplessly, "Forget it. Let's not talk about this. What's going on with the North District Chamber of Commerce and the West Peace Association? It's been quite rowdy lately. Do you need help? I'll send a secret unit to the West Peace Association … "
Lieutenant General Feilong raised his hand and made a killing gesture.
In the Foka Tower, outsiders didn't know that Lieutenant General Feilong and White Mane had been sworn brothers for decades. When they first debuted, they fought their way out of the North District together.
Later on, when Feilong joined the army, White Mane had been secretly supporting him. In order to keep Lieutenant General Feilong's record clean, he erased all information related to their relationship.
Now, one of them controlled the military while the other was the leader of the North District. They worked together in secret and could be said to be the strongest force in the entire Foka Tower.
"There's no need. Someone happened to come to the Foka Tower and is willing to help us settle the West Peace Association. There's no room for error … "White Mane chuckled and was very pleased with himself.
Both of them had the size of a small mountain. It was easy to misunderstand that they were all brawn and no brains. However, that was not the case. White Mane was indeed the same on the outside.
Lieutenant General Feilong was different. Not only did he have the martial prowess of a peak level-six army, but he also had outstanding leadership skills. Those who knew him well knew that the latter was the most frightening aspect of Lieutenant General Feilong.
Therefore, every time White Mane encountered a problem, he would always ask Feilong for help. This made Uncle White Bull feel a little embarrassed.
This time, without Feilong's advice, he had a plan to settle the West Peace Association. White Mane was naturally very pleased with himself.
"Oh? Tell me about it … "Lieutenant General Feilong's interest was piqued.
White Mane did not hide anything and told him the general plan. However, he did not mention Hayashi River. He only mentioned that it was the organization that Old Aidan, who had saved him back then, belonged to.
"Oh, Old Aidan …"
Lieutenant General Feilong was moved. The crisis that White Mane had encountered back then was far more dangerous than what he was facing now. Fortunately, Old Aidan had intervened and saved his friend's life, as well as the North District's Chamber of Commerce.
Moreover, Feilong had personally witnessed the power of a level-six. Later on, he had trained with all his might to obtain such powerful martial prowess.
"This plan is very detailed. The mysterious organization that Old Aidan belongs to is really full of talented people …"
Lieutenant General Feilong took another deep puff of his cigar. The frustration in his chest intensified. All these years, the Eastern Continent's martial arts, machinery, and various major forces had produced many talented people. However, the military headquarters of the various countries were still filled with old people. There was a trend of a gap between the young and the old.
"Ten years ago, those few fellows who were hailed as future generals … None of them have grown up …"
"Stop complaining here. What's the point of nagging like a woman? The auction is about to start, I'm leaving …"
As he spoke, White Mane stood up and shouted, "Congratulations to Lieutenant General Feilong for successfully reaching level-seven." Then, he pushed open the door and walked out.
Outside the door, pairs of eyes glared at White Bull. Their gazes were not very friendly. It was as if they were blaming this fellow for taking up too much of Lieutenant General Feilong's time. There were so many people waiting to visit and present their gifts.
"Hmph …"
White Hair smiled and went downstairs. On the way, he sent a message to his son, asking when Harpoon would arrive.
At the same time.
In Hayashi River's residence, the temperature of the fireplace made the entire hall feel warm as if it was spring.
The Blue Kitty was lying in its nest, looking at the large screen on the wall while munching on its snacks. It had no intention of going to the City Hall with Hayashi River.
"Little Meow, are you really not going with us? The auction is very interesting … "Hayashi River tried to entice Little Meow.
"Meow …"
The Blue Kitty tilted its head slightly and gave it a → _ → look. Did it think that it was still the same as when it first came to this world? It knew very well what an auction was like.
There was nothing to eat in this kind of auction. It was nothing more than bidding for things that were useless to Little Meow. How could it stay in its nest comfortably …
Hayashi River adjusted its spectacles. It was really difficult to fool this cat now that it had grown up.
"Little Meow, are you really not leaving? Maybe there will be a surprise? "Hayashi River tried again.
The Blue Kitty raised its paw and pointed to the calendar. Today was Sunday, and as a cat, it also needed to have a rest day. Then, it pointed outside the window. The dark night couldn't stop the heavy rain.
On such a night, it still had to go to an auction. This kind of gathering was full of all kinds of dark purposes. As a pure cat, it didn't want to get involved.
"Okay …"
Hayashi River had no choice but to go alone. He went downstairs, got in White Bull Harpoon's car, started the hover car, and went to the City Hall.
"Meow …"
The Blue Kitty cheered and rolled on the floor. This room belonged to it tonight. This warm nest was the most suitable for a ball.
Then, it took out the Little Whites and let them wander around the house. From time to time, they made strange sounds, like music, full of a cheerful atmosphere.
These sounds passed through the wall and attracted the response of many animals around. After a while, night birds and small wild cats rushed to the window and looked inside, but did not dare to try to break in.
The Little Blue Kitty in the hall looked very small, only the size of a palm, but it made these animals full of fear.
In the distance, in a cabinet on the roof of a building, a misty shadow suddenly felt something and heard this strange sound. This cheerful, music-like cry made its restless energy calm down a lot.
"This … whose … song … is this …"
In the cabinet, there was an intermittent hoarse voice, and the misty shadow flashed and disappeared.
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