Chapter 311: Chapter 224: Tier Five Danger (2)
A Tier Four Extraordinary is powerful, but they shouldn’t be *this* devastating against a Tier Three.
What’s the difference between this and killing someone with a single glance?
’Wizard, where did this data come from? Is it really reliable?’
Before anyone could respond to Lin Qi, Guang Ling sent a message.
Guang Ling: "For the European Big Business Alliance to be this wary—so much so that they’re unwilling to keep the primary research subject on European soil—can only point to a Tier Five-level risk. Wizard’s assessment is very likely correct."
Guang Ling’s confirmation silenced Master Ma, Capitalist, and King Arthur.
Master Ma was pondering whether the potential rewards from the Highest-Level Mercenary Corps were worth such a high risk. After all, with his Tier Four power, there was no need to tie himself to a single faction.
Capitalist, on the other hand, was thinking that Wizard’s identity was perhaps not as simple as he’d imagined. All his previous speculations had been completely off the mark.
Perhaps they could get a chance to study the so-called sub-sample through United Pharmaceutical, but an organization at United Pharmaceutical’s level could never conduct such in-depth research.
After all, once Master Ma obtained the sub-sample, he had sent it to Alliance City and handed it over to Capitalist. Capitalist had immediately assigned his research teams to study it, but they hadn’t a single clue.
Once the sub-sample fell into Capitalist’s hands, it seemed no different from an ordinary chip.
It was just a regular high-performance chip, completely devoid of the miraculous features Ninghang Technology had reportedly demonstrated to its various partners.
Remote connection without a network, forcibly cracking Prosthetic Body security protocols...
Capitalist’s researchers had been completely unable to replicate any of these functions demonstrated by Ninghang Technology.
’On the other hand, there’s Wizard. We’re all studying the same type of sub-sample, so how is it that you, Wizard, can uncover so many details?’
’Extraordinary means?’
Capitalist’s attention fixated on that idea.
That was the Eastern Alliance’s specialty.
The number of obscure Extraordinary Professions under the Eastern Alliance’s control was likely greater than all the other factions in the Asian Administrative Region combined.
If these research results came from the Eastern Alliance, then none of this would be surprising.
Capitalist stared at the IDs "Wizard" and "Guang Ling." In his mind, he now drew a line connecting both of them to the Eastern Alliance.
As for King Arthur, her thoughts weren’t nearly so complex.
She had chosen to join the Highest-Level Mercenary Corps, and the corps had helped her immensely. Without them, advancing to Tier Four would have been extremely difficult, and she never would have had the opportunity to return to the European Administrative Region and make her own plans.
King Arthur was far less sensitive to the concept of profit than Capitalist.
King Arthur cared more about personal relationships and favors—something she had learned in the Asian Administrative Region.
Because of this, King Arthur’s current line of thinking seemed much more idealistic than that of Capitalist or Master Ma.
King Arthur, currently en route to the Asian Administrative Region in a large Floating Vehicle, muttered to herself, ’It seems Wizard’s Abilities are far greater than I imagined. Not only is he an outstanding fighter, but his research skills are also practically top-tier. If I want to surpass him, I have a long road ahead of me...’
Unwittingly, Lin Qi had established a brilliant image in King Arthur’s mind, one that rivaled even Guang Ling’s.
Mysterious and powerful!
Lin Qi had no idea his corps members were having such dramatic internal monologues. He simply typed out his message and sent it: "While there might be danger, the fact that Ninghang Technology is bold enough to make this move implies the risks are relatively manageable. I, for one, am willing to continue with the operation."
Lin Qi was the first to state his position.
’I have to be part of this operation. This whole thing is too deeply entangled with the Wizard Profession.’
’If I stay out of it, I’m bound to get screwed over big time sooner or later.’
’The threat of the Witch Hunt in the European Administrative Region was always on my mind. I have to seize the initiative as soon as possible.’
After Lin Qi stated his position, King Arthur immediately followed suit: "I’m about to enter the territory of the Asian Administrative Region. We can’t just give up halfway. So what if it’s Tier Five? The Highest-Level Mercenary Corps will possess the strength to contend with it sooner or later."
King Arthur’s Knight’s Will Badge was named "Transcend," and she possessed the courage to overcome anything.
Only by upholding this will could she hope to advance further on the path of the Extraordinary.
After Wizard and King Arthur had spoken, Master Ma and Capitalist also finished their deliberations.
Master Ma: "A Tier Five-level threat appearing in the Asian Administrative Region is no small matter. None of the High-tier Extraordinaries in the region can afford to stay out of it."
Capitalist: "A Tier Five risk also implies a Tier Five reward. I’m very interested."
As soon as Capitalist finished, Jingang immediately chimed in: "Capitalist is right!"
Jingang, currently on duty at the Council Building, was fiercely loyal.
Capitalist had saved his life, and now his entire fate hinged on Capitalist’s goodwill. His support for him was unconditional.
’Integrity?’
’What’s integrity?’
’In this Cyber Society, in Alliance City, it’s not worth a single Credit Point.’
After sending the message, Jingang scanned his surroundings and barked at the members of Security Team One, "Look alive! And stop using your Prosthetic Eyes to watch porn. I have access permissions to all your Prosthetic Bodies. You really think I can’t see you?"
’So diligent and conscientious at my post!’
’I, Jingang, am Capitalist’s most loyal...’
All the members of the Mercenary Corps had now spoken. If Guang Ling had a heart, they would have been at least a little moved.
Guang Ling’s message appeared quickly: "I have prepared two plans. If either is executed smoothly, we have a high probability of successfully acquiring our objective."
"First, part one of the plan, which is common to both versions. Ninghang Technology’s current relocation is merely superficial—a diversion meant to confuse everyone. According to my observations, not a single core member responsible for the sample’s security has left Alliance City."
"Therefore, we need to rattle their cage a little more..."
Guang Ling proceeded to explain the first part of the plan in detail.
In this part, Master Ma’s task was a difficult one: he needed to reveal his presence.
A formidable Tier Four Extraordinary Professional—the same one who brazenly snatched the sub-sample from the Modi Group in New Reid City—would appear in Alliance City.
His objective would be painfully obvious: he was clearly there to steal the main sample.
A formidable Tier Four Extraordinary would put considerable pressure on Ninghang Technology.
Although Ninghang Technology had limitless potential on the surface, it was, at the end of the day, still just a large corporation.
Its S-Class combatants were limited—three at the very most. It was also highly unlikely they had a Tier Four Extraordinary Professional on site. Even if they did have Extraordinary Professionals involved, they were probably from the European Administrative Region and would be hesitant to act rashly.
The pressure from Master Ma would be significant.
In addition, the plan would also leverage the Eastern Alliance’s Tier Four Powerhouse: the Assassin Alliance’s Tier Four Blood-robed Baili Xueyuan.
The news of her arrival in Alliance City was no secret, but she didn’t pose a significant threat to Ninghang Technology, as her targets were primarily members of the Permanent Council.
But Guang Ling planned to add some fuel to the fire.
This wouldn’t be handled by the Highest-Level Mercenary Corps directly; instead, the task was given to Lin Qi.
To be precise, Lin Qi was to continue contacting Aishwarya and use her to fan the flames.
The message Aishwarya had sent Lin Qi earlier about the so-called council security review was the perfect opening.
They had to quickly turn the heat from this European entanglement toward Ninghang Technology.
They didn’t need to confirm anything, just plant enough evidence to point her in that direction and make Baili Xueyuan change the focus of her investigation.
While mentioning this, Guang Ling had also alluded to Master Ma, saying, "The Tier Four Blood Robe’s intuition is very sharp. Master Ma, you’ll need to be careful."
If Lin Qi hadn’t guessed at the relationship between Master Ma and Baili Xueyuan, he might have thought Guang Ling was genuinely concerned for Master Ma’s safety.
But having guessed at that connection, the words took on a completely different meaning.
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