In the quiet cell, Marqio's eyes widened as she stared at the figure that suddenly appeared in front of her.
Suddenly, she sensed something and looked at the surveillance device in the cell. The device was glowing faintly, but there was no movement.
"Is this a trap set by the humans? They want to pry more secrets about the Poseidon Armament from me … "
Marqio was extremely vigilant and immediately realized that something was wrong. She stared at the figure and grew suspicious.
Marqio had been interrogated the most during the days she was imprisoned. The higher-ups of the Foka Tower were very interested in the weapon she used that night and the secrets she had.
However, she was extremely tight-lipped and never revealed any information. There were several times when she wanted to commit suicide, but she was rescued.
"Heh … torture doesn't work, so you're resorting to such tricks? You humans say that you're cunning, but this is all you have … "Marqio growled.
At this moment, everything was quiet inside and outside the cell. There was no response. Even the patrolling sounds of the prison guards had disappeared. Only the howling tides kept assaulting Marqio's sense of hearing.
At this moment, she saw the figure raise his hand and draw a glowing trajectory in the air. He was actually outlining a map.
"This is …"
Marqio's eyes widened. She recognized the location indicated on the map. It was the street she had been searching for in the past few years in the Foka Tower.
Coming to the Foka Tower as a spy, Marqio had accepted more than one mission. First, she had to cultivate her own forces in the city.
Second, she had to find the whereabouts of Legion Commander Reggins.
The third mission was also the most important one Marqio had accepted. It was also a secret mission given to her by the oceanic beast tribe she belonged to. It was to find the laboratory that her ancestor, Keho, had secretly built in the Foka Tower.
This was a top-secret mission, and the information involved was also an absolute secret among the oceanic beast army.
Whether it was the humans or the oceanic beast army, almost no one knew about the undercurrent that had set off in the Foka Tower a thousand years ago. It was a turbulent undercurrent that had almost toppled the continent.
A thousand years ago, at the end of the Hundred Year War, Cromwell was invited to the Forka Tower to participate in a secret research project of the Mechanical Research Institute.
This news had long been heard by the oceanic beast royalty. To be precise, it was the oceanic beast royalty who had secretly pushed for Cromwell to be invited to the Foka Tower.
This was because the Faka Tower Mechanical Research Institute had secretly obtained the elven skills from the Sea Beast Royalty through various means.
His goal was none other than to repair the Neptune Armament.
In ancient times, the Sea Beast King Clan relied on their peerless weapons to move unhindered across the five seas, contending with the hegemonic races of the past.
The techniques related to the Sea Emperor Armament had long since been lost. Even the Sea Beast Kings only retained a few scattered techniques.
The Sea Beast Royal Tribe had tried all sorts of methods to repair the Sea Monarch Armament, but to no avail.
It was only when the continent's madman, Cromwell, appeared that the Sea Beast Royal Clan was tempted. If they could let such a genius try to repair the Neptune Armament, they might be able to succeed.
Thus, Cromwell was invited to the Foka Tower.
In the oceanic beast army, other than the legendary oceanic beast army's commander, Reggins, the Sea Beast Royal Tribe's genius at that time, Ma Qiao's ancestor, Kehoo, was also in charge of this plan.
In this plan, Kehoo and Reggins disguised themselves as humans and infiltrated the Mechanical Research Institute.
Some insiders in the oceanic beast army thought that Reggins had obtained Cromwell's recognition and became his assistant. This was actually misguided.
The one who had truly become Cromwell's assistant was the Sea Beast Royal Tribe's genius, Kehoo. However, Kehoo's participation in this plan was a secret of the Sea Beast Royal Tribe. Very few people knew about it.
Therefore, those insiders in the oceanic beast army thought that Reggins was the mastermind behind this plan.
That hand cannon was an Neptune Armament. It was Kehoo who had repaired a portion of it so that this divine weapon could be used.
The place where the Neptune Armament was repaired was the laboratory that Kehoo had secretly built. After so many years, even Reggins didn't know its exact location.
After hiding in Foka Tower for so many years, Ma Qiao's most important mission was to find that laboratory.
This was because that laboratory contained the technology to repair the Neptune Armament. It was said that there was also the epoch-making technology that her ancestor Kehoo had stolen from Cromwell.
"The location of that laboratory is really there … …"
Ma Qiao muttered to herself in disbelief. She suspected that she was hallucinating. What she was experiencing now could very well be a trap.
At this time —
The man in front of her revealed an angry expression. His human face started to change. Fine white scales appeared and spread all over his body. A creature with a long fish tail and a human upper body with a crocodile head appeared.
This appearance was the appearance of the Sea Beast Royal Tribe of the White Nightmare Sea, the White Nightmare Crocodile!
Ma Qiao's eyes widened. She finally believed that she was dreaming of her ancestor Kehoo … …
"Is this map really where the laboratory is?" Ma Qiao muttered.
In front of her, Kehoo opened his mouth and said in a low voice, "Quickly! Move away the things inside. The secret there has always been Cromwell's student and his subordinates spying on it. I'm about to disappear and can't hold on any longer. My descendant, you must move quickly. That place is at the former site of the city hall … … "
"Cromwell's student and his subordinate … … You mean the one who was in charge of the Black Net, Cromwell's First Division, Lundin? Who is that student … … "
Ma Qiao was startled and asked repeatedly.
At this moment, Kehoo's figure started to blur. The space in this prison started to distort and everything started to disappear like an illusion.
"Wait … … Ancestor Kehoo … …"
Suddenly, Ma Qiao opened her eyes and wanted to shout. However, she found that her throat was in so much pain that even her voice was hoarse.
She was lying on the bed with one hand stretched out as if she wanted to grab onto something.
Just now … … was it really a dream?!
Looking around, Ma Qiao found that the prison was quiet and the surveillance devices around her were flashing slightly. They were constantly monitoring her.
Outside the prison cell, light footsteps could be heard. The prison guards were still patrolling. The number of guards these days had increased by several times compared to before.
"Was it really a dream?! Ancestor Kehoo's spiritual will? He's still alive, or is his flame of life about to be extinguished … … "
Ma Qiao started to ponder. As a member of the White Nightmare Sea's royal family, she knew more secrets than the other upper class sea beasts.
Originally, she suspected that this was a trap set up by the humans. This kind of dream-like illusion could only be set up by the humans.
However, the information mentioned by Ancestor Khoho in the dream was an absolute secret. It was impossible for the Human Race to know about it.
If there was anyone who knew, it would only be that student of Cromwell and his First Division Lundin.
It was said that the two people who helped Kehoo escape from the Machinery Research Institute were the two people that Cromwell trusted the most.
The location of the laboratory was in the same range as the approximate location that Reggins had revealed not long ago.
"Ancestor Kehoo means that he's still alive. That's right, army commander Reggins was able to seal himself and survive until now. It wouldn't be difficult for Ancestor Kehoo to survive … …"
"If that's the case, that student of Cromwell and the Black Net controlled by Lundin have always wanted to seize the research results … …"
"No! This news must be sent back, I must inform the lords of the royal family … … "
Thinking of this, Ma Qiao broke out in cold sweat. She felt a heavy pressure, a huge responsibility that carried the future of the royal sea beasts.
If this huge secret could be sent back to the royal sea beasts as soon as possible, the royal sea beasts of the White Nightmare Sea might soar because of this.
The technology to repair the Poseidon Weapon that had been researched a thousand years ago, and the technology that Cromwell had unintentionally discovered at the end of his life, the technology regarding the perfect body … …
"Oh no!"
Suddenly, Ma Qiao's expression changed. She remembered that in a few days, it would be the date of the captive exchange between the Foka Tower and the marine beast army.
With such a secret involved, would the Black Net, which wanted to seize Ancestor Kehoo's research results, and Cromwell's student, let her leave safely?
"I'm a royal sea beast. This secret is probably no longer a secret in the upper echelons of the Foka Tower. Naturally, it would be easy to find out!
"In other words, during this captive exchange, our batch of sea beasts might meet with an accident halfway … …
"If I die or fall into the hands of the Black Net, the consequences will be unimaginable! How can such technology fall into the hands of humans!? "
… …
Being able to hide in the Foka Tower for so many years, and as the leader of the hidden sea beasts, Ma Qiao's thoughts were very meticulous. She thought of all aspects, and the more she thought, the more frightened she became.
After thinking for a while, Ma Qiao's fish-like eyes revealed a fierce look. "For the future of the marine beast army, I can only fight with my life!?"
"Gulp, gulp … …"
Ma Qiao's stomach wriggled, and she suddenly vomited a large mouthful of blood. She coughed violently, as if the injuries on her body had relapsed.
She raised her hand and patted the emergency bell on the wall, and an alarm sounded in the distance.
A moment later, footsteps were heard, and the cell door opened. Fully armed prison guards rushed in.
"What's going on?! What tricks are you playing in the middle of the night! "
The prison guards scolded as soon as they entered. When they saw the large pool of blood on the floor, their expressions changed.
"What tricks did I play? Wasn't it all your doing? If you don't want me to die, hurry up and treat me … "Ma Qiao roared.
Seeing this, the prison guards did not dare to delay. This was one of the marine beast captives that the higher-ups had ordered not to die.
A group of prison guards pushed a stretcher and carried Ma Qiao onto it. Pushing the stretcher, they quickly rushed to the emergency room of the prison, not worried that she would play any tricks.
There was a large number of experts stationed around the city hall prison. Unless the marine beast army attacked the city, it would be impossible for Ma Qiao to escape.
On the stretcher, Ma Qiao's face was covered in blood, but the corner of her mouth was slightly cracked, revealing a strange smile.
These prison guards did not notice that when they opened the cell door, something wriggled out of the blood, scuttled out of the cell, and rapidly swam towards the outside.
… …
At the same time.
In the warden's office, Hayashi River and the others sat in front of a holographic screen, silently watching the process from beginning to end.
The surveillance footage on the holographic screen was the reason why Hayashi River and the others had set it up for so long. They must not let Ma Qiao discover any clues.
Of course, it was not as simple as installing the newest surveillance device. He wanted Marqiao to think that the figure was the will of her ancestor, Keho, and that was the reason why Lin Chuan had prepared for such a long time.
How did that image do it?
Was it the latest holographic simulation?
Everyone looked at Hayashi River and Mister Bone. All of this was set up by the two of them. They wanted to know how they did it. If it was a mechanical device, they would want to buy a batch.
Of course, Hayashi River would not tell them how they did it.
Being able to do this had nothing to do with the mechanical domain. It was done with his spiritual energy and the elven skills that Mossy Bone had taught him.
These two aspects were their secrets that could not be leaked.
"So … that marine beast's name is Keho …" Hayashi River murmured.
At this time, Mossy Bone had already searched through the information and found out about Keho's past.
A thousand years ago, in the marine beast army of the White Nightmare Sea, besides the three commanders, there were also several marine beast royals hiding behind the scenes. Keho was one of them.
Keho was a rare genius of the marine beast royals. Moreover, he was especially proficient in the mechanical domain. This made the marine beast royals attach great importance to him.
Humans did not know much about this marine beast royals. Who would have thought that they would create such a storm in the Foka Tower?
That storm did not spread out. Otherwise, the consequences would be enough to change the situation.
"The technology to repair the Poseidon Armament and the other things in that laboratory …"
Lieutenant General Feilong looked at Hayashi River and the others. He had already searched the laboratory and found some valuable discoveries. However, there was no such astonishing technology.
Mossy Bone shook his head and told them that there was nothing left behind when they went there. Almost everything had been destroyed.
"Lieutenant General Feilong, you don't have to doubt us. We really didn't find these technologies …" Mossy Bone said seriously.
Fei Yu and the others nodded, indicating that there was no need to hide this matter. All the information had been destroyed.
Lieutenant General Feilong nodded. He could feel that Mister Bone and the others did not lie to him. However, this fact made his expression turn even more solemn.
"In other words, those top-secret technologies might have fallen into the hands of Cromwell's student and the Black Net … No wonder …"
Lieutenant General Feilong guessed and immediately confirmed this point. He did not know who Cromwell's student was, but he knew about the Black Net.
However, he knew about the Black Net organization. This organization had a lot of terrifying technology, and he also knew about some of the shady business that the Black Net had done.
According to Lieutenant General Feilong's understanding, those terrifying technologies were different from many of the current technologies on the continent. However, they were very advanced.
It seemed that the second generation leader of the Black Net might have taken away many secret technologies from this laboratory. That was how he obtained those terrifying and mysterious technologies.
Hayashi River looked at Lieutenant General Feilong and nodded in agreement. This was the reason why he had invited Lieutenant General Feilong here. With a little misdirection, he would be able to create a terrifying potential enemy for the Black Net.
However, who was Cromwell's student that Marjorie had mentioned?
Hayashi River frowned. He had checked before, but there was no record of this student in the available information.
According to the information, none of Cromwell's students had accompanied him or visited the Foka Tower when he was there.
Hayashi River shook his head slightly and cast this doubt aside. These weren't his priority now. He had already set up the trap, and all he had to do was wait for those who had designs on these captives.
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