Fire Gnome!
On the way back to Shi Haishan City with Ramila, who was sobbing from time to time, Hayashi River looked at the pitch-black night sky and fell into deep thought. This name was like a legend that he had heard when he was a child.
The Fire Gnome of the Gnome Clan and the Dark Dwarf of the Dwarf Clan … The combination of these two clans created the terrifying monsters of this world …
When Hayashi River had just transmigrated, the Fire Gnome played the role of evil in the legends that he had heard from his parents and school.
It was said that this race had disappeared from this continent a long time ago. It was a punishment from the heavens that erased the Fire Gnome and the Dark Dwarf from this world.
Of course, as a transmigrator, Hayashi River had always heard of such legends. It was just like the characters in the myths and legends of China on Earth. Apart from children and theists, who would believe in their existence?
However, not long ago, Hayashi River had witnessed the existence of a Fire Gnome in the Shi Haishan Mystic Realm, and he was quite surprised.
Perhaps this was the kind of excitement that he often felt after transmigrating. Anyone who saw a legendary race appearing in front of them would feel as if they were in a movie.
"Second Uncle, why did he betray me …"
There were still some tears at the corner of Ramila's eyes. The girl had accepted reality, but she was still very sad.
"Because of wealth. Living beings are greedy, and the Gnomes have no resistance to the temptation of wealth. And among these races, the Fire Gnomes are even more so … "
Hayashi River comforted the girl like he was coaxing a child, according to the nature of the Fire Gnomes in the legends.
The headset was ruined, and Mossy Bone sighed, "Fire Gnomes! I didn't expect them to still be alive in this world … "
"Are the Fire Gnomes and the Dark Dwarves really the same as in the legends, creating the monsters of this world?" Hayashi River asked.
Hayashi River was quite curious about the things in the legends. From Mossy Bone's tone, the latter should know some inside information.
Mossy Bone was silent for a while before saying, "The specific situation is very complicated, but you can say that."
Hayashi River nodded slightly, "In that case, the origin of those tribes in the shadows is related to the Fire Gnomes and Dark Dwarves?"
Hearing this, Mossy Bone was speechless. Sometimes, even as an artificial intelligence system, he felt a sense of defeat talking to such a smart Mechanic.
"The specific situation is very complicated. Your deduction is actually not wrong …"
Mossy Bone didn't speak in detail. This was related to the 'alliance' of high-level creatures, so he couldn't reveal the core secret.
Hayashi River didn't pursue the matter. He roughly understood what was going on. The creation of the shadow race was indeed related to the Fire Gnomes and the Dark Dwarves.
As for the cause of the creation of the Shadow Tribe, the process might be very complicated, but the result was the birth of the Shadow Tribe.
"The Northern Lands really are complicated. It looks like Cromwell didn't come here just because of the centaur army …."
Lin Chuan mumbled to himself before he shook his head. He had been thinking too simply about the situation.
In fact, when Bayern had described the structure of the [Earth King Equipment], he had discovered some clues. The technology used on the [Seventh Armament], [Foka No. 1], and [God's Stone Body] was completely different from the [Earth King Equipment].
Those were completely different technologies, and it was definitely not because Bayern was a layman in this area that he didn't mention it.
"Let's stay for a while and see …"
Hayashi River sighed. If he didn't find anything tonight, given his personality, he would leave the Northern Lands at dawn.
But on this night, he had discovered too many things. He had a feeling that if he followed the clues, he might be able to find something.
"We should stay for a while. From the village where the Fire Gnomes live, we might be able to find a secret related to Lady Rain …" Mossy Bone said.
Hayashi River's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't pursue the matter. This was related to the 'alliance' of those high-level creatures, and Mossy Bone was very tight-lipped. He wouldn't be able to get anything out of him.
…
By the time he returned to the Northern Sea Museum, it was already dawn.
In the room, there were not only Lai and the little girl, but also Old Aidan, Hayua, and Fowler.
"Why are all of you here?"
Hayashi River was very surprised. He had thought that these three fellows would be in the land of gentleness. After all, before he left, he had heard the movements in the room of the three fellows.
The group of people did not answer Lin Chuan. They just stared at Ramila in a daze, especially Fowler. The mechanical eyes in his eye sockets were shining so brightly that they almost popped out of their sockets.
"Mister Chuan, you're too much. You went out alone and brought back such a beautiful girl …" Old Aidan exclaimed.
Fowler stood up and bowed elegantly in front of Lai Mila, and politely asked if this beautiful girl had other companions.
"Beautiful girl, if you have a sister or a young elder, that's fine too. I'd really like to get to know you. You know, I've just arrived in the Northern Lands, and I'd really like to find a beautiful woman to travel with me in Shihaishan City … "
Before Fowler could finish speaking, Lai Mila had already hidden behind Hayashi River, and her little hand was scratching his back, reminding Fowler that he didn't seem to be human, as there wasn't a trace of life on his body.
"You don't need to pay attention to them, sit over there."
Hayashi River patted Lai Mila, indicating that she didn't need to be restrained, and gave a simple introduction of the girl's origin to everyone.
"Shi Haishan's Secret Territory?!"
"The Fire Gnome's Village …"
Everyone was very surprised. They didn't expect that Hayashi River would actually have such a harvest on this trip.
At the side, the little girl had already scurried over and hugged the Blue Kitty from Lai Mila's hands.
Lai Mila had a face of reluctance, and looked at Laknia with grievance, which made the little girl's heart soften.
Then, the two girls each hugged the Blue Kitty and stroked it. The Blue Kitty stretched its back comfortably, and was about to fall asleep in satisfaction.
"Why do I feel that the situation in the Northern Lands is much more dangerous than the Foka Tower …" Fowler sucked in a breath of cold air and mumbled.
"It's not just a feeling, it's like that!"
Old Aidan took out a pipe and puffed out smoke. "We'll all be in danger if the identity of this big guy is exposed on Bayern's side. The power of the Northern Lands' royal family and the Centaur Legion is not to be trifled with. In this region, they are the kings! "
… …
This old fellow had stayed in the Northern Lands for a considerable period of time, and was well aware of the power of the Northern Lands' royal family and the Centaur Legion. If these two forces were to unite against an external enemy, the Northern Lands would be crushed into dregs.
"Why don't we leave in two days …" Fowler suggested, a little flustered.
His companions rolled their eyes, and Hayuya shook his head. He could not stand Fowler's cowardice. He was clearly strong, but the first thing he thought of was to escape.
Glancing at Fowler, Hayashi River sighed and waved his hand. "We don't have to leave immediately. I'm representing the Mechanical Hive, and I can mobilize the strength of the Machinists Guild when the time comes. It's just that … "
Shaking his head, Hayashi River was rather displeased. This trip to the Northern Lands was half a holiday, and he did not expect so many things to happen right after he arrived.
The group muttered for a while, and only when the sun rose did they come up with a series of countermeasures.
It was not until noon that Bayern finally appeared.
Looking at Bayern, who was leaning against the wall with his legs trembling, and the heavy dark circles under his eyes, Hayashi River and the rest almost did not recognize him. Why did this majestic Centaur seem to have lost two sizes in just one night?
"Bayern, come and have some meat to replenish yourself!"
Fowler pushed a plate filled with various types of meat to Bayern, and patted the Centaur's shoulder with his experience. "You have to control yourself!" he said earnestly.
At the side, Old Aidan and Hayuya let the two girls sit at the table at the side, and then gathered together to size up Bayern. They shook their heads vigorously, and muttered something to themselves.
Hayashi River was also very surprised. Wasn't the Centaur Tribe famous for their bravery in this aspect?
Looking at Bayern's appearance, when they parted last night, he was clearly incomparably majestic. His injuries had just recovered, and his body was constantly recovering his strength, exuding vitality.
Now, Bayern's face was sunken, and his lips were pale. He seemed to have lost all vitality, and with his hunched body, he looked as if he had aged ten years.
"Hehe …"
Bayern grinned, picked up the plate, and wolfed down the food without saying another word.
Only after he had emptied ten plates of food did Bayern's face regain some color, and he sighed in satisfaction.
"I've finally recovered. You guys don't understand, I'm actually just hungry …"
Seeing Bayern's legs trembling as he forced himself to explain, everyone nodded, and tactfully did not strike a blow to the Centaur's pride.
Only after Bayern had finished two tables of food, and under the inhuman gazes of the two girls, did Hayashi River ask Madam Butterfly if there was any news.
"Butterfly sent someone to investigate last night, and there should be news soon. Don't worry, her information network in the Northern Region is the most up-to-date," Bayern said.
Madam Butterfly was not only the owner of the Northern Sea Shihai Club, but also the leader of the largest information network in the Northern Region. If she mobilized her forces to search, she would definitely be able to find some clues.
When the two of them were together last night, Madam Butterfly had acutely sensed that there was something fishy about the tragedy of the royal family 11 years ago. For the royal family to reveal this to her, it was clear that they were trying to mislead her into thinking that Bayern was the murderer.
Hayashi River pondered and nodded. It would be best if Madam Butterfly could find some clues.
"Don't worry. The results should be out before evening … "
Bayern patted his chest as he regained some of his energy.
In the evening —
In the underground hall of the Northern Sea Shihai Club, everyone waited for Madam Butterfly. She was still wearing the butterfly mask and did not reveal her true face.
Compared to Bayern's frail appearance, Madam Butterfly was radiant, and her rosy cheeks were alluring.
However, Madam Butterfly was not in a good mood at this moment. Her tightly pursed red lips showed that she was in a rage.
"Butterfly, what's wrong? Did you find any clues? "Bayern asked.
"It's not as simple as not finding any clues … I've been tricked!?"
Madam Butterfly sat down, her slender hands gripping the metal chair's handle. With just a little bit of force, she twisted it out of shape.
Last night, she had sent someone to investigate, and the news that came back shocked her.
Eleven years ago, the people who had come to Shihai City to convey information about Bayern to her had either died or disappeared 11 years ago. Not a single trace was left behind.
Moreover, there was no record of these people in the Northern Sea Royal Family.
Not only that, everyone related to the massacre of the Northern Sea Royal Family 11 years ago, including some members of the Northern Sea Royal Family, had disappeared, as if they had evaporated from the face of the earth.
…
Now, the only thing left in the Northern Sea Royal Family was the secret kill order for Bayern!
"If not for your sudden appearance, Bayern, I wouldn't have known that I had been involved in this scam 11 years ago …" Madam Butterfly said through gritted teeth.
Everyone was stunned. They did not expect such an outcome after the investigation.
Hayashi River pondered, wondering if he should inform Madam Butterfly of what had happened last night.
At this moment —
Madam Butterfly's communication device rang. After picking it up, she frowned after listening for a while, revealing a cold murderous intent.
"That trash is here again? Don't provoke him, I'll handle it! "Madam Butterfly stood up.
"Who's here?"
Bayern asked, realizing that something was amiss.
"Who else could it be? The guy who fought with you back then … "Madam Butterfly glanced at her beloved man.
"That guy …"
Bayern's face darkened, and he insisted on following her.
"Stay here and don't come out. If you're exposed, it'll be troublesome."
Madam Butterfly advised softly and gave Hayashi River and the rest a look. She could tell that Bayern was very obedient to the suggestions of his companions.
"Madam Butterfly, let's find a secluded place to observe, lest Mr. Bayern gets too worried about you," Hayashi River said after pondering for a while.
Hearing this, Madam Butterfly looked at Bayern. Seeing that the latter was unwilling to let go, she could only nod in agreement.
…
As the most luxurious place in Shihai City, the Northern Sea Museum was decorated with a low-key luxury.
The architectural style of the Northern Sea was simple and practical. However, this did not mean that the buildings could not be luxurious.
The walls and floor of the museum were made of the unique crystal wire of the Northern Sea. Not only was it high-end, but it also had the effect of being warm in winter and cool in summer.
A group of people sat in a large private room. Sitting in the middle was a middle-aged man in a luxurious suit and a light red half-body cloak. He looked at the door with an indifferent expression.
The door opened, and seeing Madam Butterfly walk in with a group of people, the middle-aged man's gloomy face immediately changed, revealing an undisguised desire.
"My butterfly beauty, you're finally here. It's been so hard waiting for you!"
The middle-aged man stood up and opened his arms to hug Madam Butterfly. However, the latter's figure swayed and she slid to the side.
"Mr. Long, please respect yourself. The Northern Sea Museum is a proper place. If you do anything out of line here, it won't be good for you or your father's reputation … "
Madam Butterfly turned her face away, unwilling to even look at the middle-aged man as she spoke indifferently.
In that instant, the middle-aged man, Mr. Long's expression changed. He stared at Madam Butterfly, as if he wanted to swallow her whole.
…
At the same time.
In a secret room, Hayashi River and the rest looked at a glowing wall, which displayed the scene in the private room.
"This kind of monitoring isn't done by mechanical monitoring equipment. How did they do it?"
Hayashi River was very interested in this wall. It was made of a special material that used the principle of optical refraction to create such a monitoring device.
Compared to monitoring equipment, this kind of monitoring device was very primitive, but it was very effective. At the very least, no monitoring device could be found in the private room.
Bayern turned a deaf ear to this. He glared at the middle-aged man, wishing he could immediately rush over and dig his eyes out.
"Is this fellow Ke Lilong from Shi Haishan City?"
When they saw the middle-aged man, Fowler and the rest had already found out his identity through a search.
Ke Lilong, the son of the consul of Shi Haishan City, was a high-ranking official in the city, and could be said to be a powerful figure here.
"Hmph! He's just a despicable scoundrel. Back then, if not for his father's guarantee, I would have crushed that fellow's thing long ago … "
Bayern snorted coldly. More than ten years ago, Madam Butterfly was already a famous beauty in Shi Haishan City, and she had countless suitors.
However, Madam Butterfly had been with Bayern since she was very young, and she did not hesitate to speak to those suitors.
At one of the banquets, Ke Lilong had tried to drug Madam Butterfly, but she had easily seen through him. This had also incurred Bayern's wrath, and he had almost beaten Ke Lilong to death.
Now, more than ten years had passed, and he did not expect Ke Lilong to still be pestering Madam Butterfly. Thinking of the harassment his beloved woman had suffered all these years, Bayern could not help but feel angry.
At this moment …
In the private room, Ke Lilong suddenly laughed coldly and clapped his hands. The door suddenly opened, and a group of people walked in. Leading them was a tall and beautiful woman.
Her light green hair was inlaid with some broken gems, which shone with a dazzling brilliance under the light.
This woman had a voluptuous figure, and judging from her hair accessories, she was the style of a married woman from the Northern Lands.
Standing next to Madam Butterfly, one was luxurious, while the other was cold and elegant, but they were evenly matched.
"You … Bei Ya …"
Madam Butterfly's expression changed when she saw the woman. She had not expected to see this woman here.
"Sister Butterfly, you didn't expect me to come, did you?"
The woman called Bei Ya smiled, but for some reason, it reminded people of a beautiful snake, making them feel fearful.
"Die Di 'er, I came prepared this time …" Lin Mengya said with a smile.
Ke Lilong licked his lips and suddenly laughed proudly. He gestured to Bei Ya and said, "Countess, let Die 'er take a look at the things we have prepared."
Bei Ya glanced at Ke Lilong with disdain, but did not say anything. She took out a stack of documents and threw them in front of Madam Butterfly.
Those documents were related to the Northern Lands' Shi Haishan Restaurant's property rights. Among them, there was a transfer agreement with Madam Butterfly's seal and signature.
Looking at these documents, Madam Butterfly's face turned ashen. She stared at Bei Ya, her eyes filled with disbelief and disappointment.
The two women had known each other for many years and had always been close. Although they were not as close as sisters, given Madam Butterfly's cold personality, it was rare for them to be able to talk about anything.
A few years ago, Bei Ya had become the Countess of the Northern Lands thanks to Madam Butterfly's help.
However, she did not expect Bei Ya to betray her just like that. No matter how many of these documents were real or fake, they were taken out by Bei Ya and given Ke Lilong's presence, so they were credible.
"Sister Butterfly, don't blame me. If I want to be the Countess, this is the only way.
"Between our sisterly relationship and my wealthy upper-class life, I chose the latter. I hope you don't blame me …"
Bei Ya smiled sweetly, but her words made Madam Butterfly grit her teeth in hatred.
At the side, Ke Lilong walked over with the stack of documents and waved them around proudly. His body swayed as he said softly, "Of course, my beautiful butterfly, you have a second choice. Become my woman. This way, you can still keep all the properties under your name. Although these properties are not yours, you can become the manager of this place. You can earn money for me during the day and warm my bed at night … "
"This is where you will be happy!"
…
Whoosh whoosh whoosh …
In that secret chamber, Bayern's tall and sturdy body trembled, spewing out a blazing blood energy. Witnessing his beloved woman being humiliated, he could no longer restrain himself. He wanted to rush out and tear this adulterous couple, Ke Lilong and Beya, to shreds.
At the side, Old Aidan and Hawuya held onto Bayern tightly, preventing the majestic man from charging out.
"Don't be hasty. If you rush out now, you'll be courting death!" Old Aidan shouted.
"Are you going to kill these guys and then expose yourself so that you can run for your life with Madam Butterfly?" Hai Wuya also shouted.
The two old fellows felt their arms go numb, and they could no longer hold onto Bayern. In terms of physical strength, their declining bodies could not compare to Bayern, who was in his prime.
The other companions looked at Hayashi River, wanting him to think of a solution.
Hayashi River sat at the side, holding a light screen and searching for something.
Little White took a harpoon and took a closer look. He noticed that Lin Chuan was searching for the list of fugitives from Shihai City over the past ten years.
"These guys have pretty good identities. They'll be the ones …"
He threw the information of the fugitives to Bayern. The latter took a look, and his eyes lit up. He immediately understood Hayashi River's intention.
"Mr. Chuan, you mean that we should disguise ourselves as fugitives and kill Ke Lilong and Bei Ya?" Bayern roared with joy.
"Of course not. You can cripple them, but you can't kill them …"
"Wait a moment. Follow this map. The destination is here."
Hayashi River threw another map over and pointed at a location in Shihaishan City. "When we reach this location, we'll blow things up, and the plan will be completed."
Everyone looked at the location Hayashi River pointed at on the map. They did not understand why he had set up such a route.
Hayashi River tapped on the light screen, and a surveillance image appeared on it. It was a residential area in Shihaishan City.
"Ah … they are …"
Ramila cried out in surprise as she recognized the origins of the figures that appeared in the images.
There was a group of people living in one of the buildings. It was the squad that had ambushed Ramila and Lin Chuan.
When these mysterious people were searching the bottom of the cliff, they did not notice that many mechanical bees had locked onto their location and were monitoring them from afar.
"Let's take this opportunity to let two groups of dogs bite each other and see if we can get the owner behind the dogs …" Hayashi River said.
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