Calamity Dragon, Starting with the Cultivation of Knight Families

Chapter 136: Analysis of the Countermeasures Bureau; Bishop Unravels the Test?

"What are all these things?"

"The crucial and important content has been completely censored and is now just gibberish?"

Just as Linko was laying his cards on the table with several bishops of Truth, on the other side, the Countermeasures Bureau was pondering the information Linko had given them.

"The permissions and core content of the real game cannot be revealed even to the chief player?"

"However, the few words displayed were quite useful."

One of the leaders of the countermeasures bureau said thoughtfully.

"There's more to the story behind the Arctic wormhole, which means that this wormhole, or star path, is actually somewhat related to the real game."

"Even if this relationship is not clear, the real game must have a good understanding of this wormhole or star path."

"Otherwise, the chief player would never have said that the Arctic situation was not a big deal."

"However, since the chief player has said so, can we assume that our Human Alliance can actually resolve this matter smoothly on its own?"

"At least, the civilization on the other side may not be stronger than the civilization of our Earth."

As soon as the leader of the countermeasures bureau finished speaking, another leader beside him suddenly shook his head.

"Since the real game can block the chief player's speech, have you all considered that it can also tamper with the chief player's text?"

"Furthermore, even if there is no need to tamper with the content in the real game, it does not mean that our Human Alliance can easily defeat the other side by relying on technological weapons."

"Is it possible that this is not a major issue, and only applies to situations involving lead players? Or even actual game intervention?"

At this point, the head of the countermeasures bureau changed the subject again.

"Previously, this chief player had no intention of joining the Countermeasures Bureau or the conglomerate. Now, he has suddenly approached our Countermeasures Bureau to inquire about information about the Cartel Continent. What do you all think is the meaning of this?"

"What else could it mean? It's nothing more than that this chief's actual game privileges are not complete to some extent, and he can only be considered a peripheral operator. Otherwise, why would Cartel ask us for intelligence on the continent?"

Another leader from the countermeasures bureau chimed in, but his expression was filled with a hint of a smile.

"However, considering that this chief took the initiative to ask us for information, in a sense, our Captain Wu Manyu did a very good job in the preliminary work."

"At least, the other party still has a good level of trust in our People's Alliance and the Countermeasures Bureau."

"Even if this trust is only based on a relationship of mutual exploitation, it is still much better than letting this chief associate with the parasites of those big conglomerates in the United People's Union."

Wu Manyu didn't feel much when she heard a leader praising her.

The only thing that could pique her interest was the sliver of hope that it might lead to a promotion and a raise.

"Not at all, Elder Nan, you flatter me. It was just a bit of personal luck. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have even been able to get in touch with this chief player."

“Luck is also a part of strength, Manyu, there’s no need to be modest. After all, the real game itself matches players based on some kind of luck mechanism.”

"Furthermore, as a player, Manyu, how much of what this chief player just said is true?"

Wu Manyu was slightly taken aback.

He looked at the old man, then at the people around him, thought for a moment, and then pondered:

"Based on what I know from these chiefs' previous chats in the group."

"He wouldn't joke with us about this."

"Even considering his help to 'Ah Cheng,' this top player still has a strong sense of belonging as a member of the Human Alliance."

"Therefore, Manyu speculates that since the chief player said that the Arctic matter is not a big problem, then it should be."

"In fact, based on my speculation about RealGames, RealGames might indirectly be involved in this matter."

"Just like the continents of Auckland and Calter that are now open to us Earth 'players' in the real game."

Wu Manyu's guess is based on evidence.

Especially given that the real game is likely to involve players invading other worlds, the probability of this happening is quite high, given that Earth's 'players' form the core of the real game.

Even within the Countermeasures Bureau, such a connection had already been made.

"Look, today's young people are just as good as us old men."

Old Gao from the Countermeasures Bureau clapped and laughed.

"This conclusion was deduced simply from a single, incomplete sentence by the chief player."

“Our People’s Federation still has successors.”

However, the other two elderly men around him fell into deep thought in the face of the leader's praise.

"We cannot rule out the possibility that Manyu mentioned; we had even speculated about it before."

"But, until the very end, we cannot draw conclusions about many things."

"After all, we can't entrust the safety of Earth entirely to an unknown 'real game,' nor can we entrust it to one or even a few players."

"However, all things considered, the situation isn't too bad right now."

At this point, the old man from the countermeasures bureau added:
"The matter of the North Pole of Earth is only one aspect."

"What do you all think is the purpose of the Chief Player's initiative to contact us and even request information about the Cartel Continent?"

"Logically speaking, this chief is a first-round player, so he shouldn't have such a strong interest in the continent of Calter."

"So, Elder Li, you suspect that although this chief player doesn't have high privileges in the real game, he might be able to traverse two worlds and two maps?" Wu Manyu realized this and asked hesitantly.

"It's very possible, but it can't be ruled out that he's cultivating his own 'player' force on the continent of Cartel."

"However, judging from this top player's past records, he shouldn't have this kind of real-world influence; otherwise, why would he have sold those items in the first place?"

"Therefore, the AI ​​team judged that the chief player's inquiry about the continent of Calter was likely for his own purposes."

"In other words, this top player can actually play across two maps."

"If that's the case, then everything makes sense."

Upon hearing this statement from the elderly man surnamed Li from the Countermeasures Bureau, everyone present unconsciously nodded in agreement.

"That's true. After all, if you look closely at this top player's game progress, his growth rate is astonishing."

“Cultivating some players is never as good as focusing on building a strong path for yourself.”

"After all, his advancement speed is just too fast! In essence, it's not as good as him subduing the native superhumans of the game world as he is at cultivating real-world players."

"Of course, it's also possible that he saw the players' potential as far as that of the native creatures, but at this stage, he doesn't actually have such a strong need to cultivate a real-world team."

"Therefore, I am more inclined to believe that this top player actually intends to launch his own war on the continent of Calter after understanding the strength of the trolls, so as to quickly obtain growth rewards and strengthen himself."

The Countermeasures Bureau has been watching Lin Ke's character development process, and the current situation is actually quite easy to deduce.

Lin Ke himself never intended to hide it.

After all, his existence on the continent of Calter would eventually be known to other players.

Therefore, it wasn't difficult for the Countermeasures Bureau to easily assess Lin Ke's situation. "The growth trajectory of this top player is truly enviable."

"To be honest, given the speed and opportunities he's gained, I think he's a kind of 'agent' or even a 'shill' in the real game."

Wu Manyu exclaimed with no small amount of envy.

"Agent? Sponsor? That's a fitting title."

"However, there's no point in saying all this now."

"We, the Human Alliance, had no choice, and neither did the Countermeasures Bureau. All we can do now is try to define the existence of this chief player based on the actual situation."

"As long as he has no ill intentions towards us, and even shows a tendency to help Earth fight against external risks, that's enough."

"The world has become quite different now, and many things are beyond the understanding of the Federation of People's Associations. It is already good enough that we can maintain a relatively stable social order."

At this point, the elderly man surnamed Gao paused for a moment to think.

Then he looked at Wu Manyu.

“From now on, Manyu, your work is especially important.”

"Remember to maintain a good relationship with this chief player. Perhaps whether our Blue Star can truly break the deadlock depends entirely on the attitude of this chief player."

"The next day, once they contact you, cooperate as much as possible."

"Regarding intelligence gathering, the statistics department should have compiled a fairly complete summary of the situation on the Cartel continent by tomorrow morning."

Wu Manyu nodded without hesitation.

So, after Wu Manyu chatted with the three leaders of the Countermeasures Bureau for a while, the entire office finally quieted down again.

On the other hand...

Upon learning of the fall of the gods, the six bishops left the temple in a state of utter despair.

They were clearly not in a good mood at the moment.

As they stepped out of the temple, a bishop sighed deeply.

"Gentlemen, the matter is settled, and now it is time for us to make a choice."

"Should you remain in this world to help Your Majesty expand it, or return to the continent of Auckland to continue proclaiming the faith of our Lord?"

"Our Lord ascended to God through faith, and naturally He can also be resurrected through faith."

"His Majesty has just confirmed this, so I think it's time for us to make our choice as well."

As soon as the bishop finished speaking, the people around him stopped in their tracks.

Eamon looked at the bishop with a solemn expression.

"The situation in the Eagle Kingdom is quite embarrassing right now. With the beast tide breaking out, it's really hard for us to do anything."

"Not to mention, we also lost the war with the royal family before!"

"Now, we really have no choice."

"Although the world is currently occupied by the so-called troll race, there are still many humans."

"Although these humans are merely slaves in Your Majesty's words, if their education is successful, they should be able to contribute to the revival of our Lord."

Eamon's tone was very serious, clearly indicating that he had already made up his mind.

Looking at him, Bishop Oleg, unusually, stood on the same side as him.

“I agree with what Eamon said.”

"Leaving aside the beast tide in the Eagle Kingdom, it's hard to say what the royal family's attitude is right now."

"In the Kingdom of Eagles, where is there anything better than a world now completely devoid of faith?"

"Moreover, although His Majesty of the Dragon Clan has given us a choice, isn't this also a test?"

"As the ancient overlord of the Auckland continent, as the Dragon God, He certainly has many ways to help our lord revive."

At this point, Oleg paused for a moment before continuing:
"But even if Your Majesty has the power to revive my Lord, by what right do you have to revive my Lord?"

"For Him, what needs to be revived is far more than just our Lord."

"Now, Your Majesty's candor is actually a test of your faith in the truth!"

“Otherwise, His Majesty would not need to have such a long talk with us. After all, He is so noble and would not lack any mortal beings to use.”

"Why would you need to do that?"

"Therefore, in my view, Your Majesty may be judging the faith of us mortals, and in doing so, judging a certain value of our Lord's revival."

"And what role do we play for Your Majesty?"

Oleg fell into deep thought.

"All I can think of is the church's most effective method of education."

"Your Majesty requires us to spread and teach the truth to all living beings in this world, so that they may be completely freed from the slavery of ignorance."

"Without a doubt, the so-called trolls of this world are the extraterrestrial enemies of our Auckland continent!"

"Otherwise, this would also explain why Your Majesty would come to this world and want to completely wipe them out."

"This is a war of revenge, and a great journey! What are you all still hesitating about?"

Oleg's expression was incredibly firm, clearly convinced of his guess.

"If Your Majesty is not the Dragon God, we might really need to doubt everything."

"But Your Majesty is indeed the great Dragon God! As for the Dragon Clan, I think even if you don't know much about them, you should understand the ancient binding force of the Dragon Code!"

Upon hearing Oleg's words, a glimmer of hope clearly appeared in the eyes of the other four bishops.

"That's how it should be!"

"Your Majesty's intention must be so, otherwise why would you need to discuss this so much with us lowly mortals?"

"This is a test, a test of Your Majesty's decision on whether to revive our Lord first!"

"No wonder! Thinking about it carefully, it seems to be true."

"What reason could the dragons have to deceive us? None, absolutely no reason whatsoever!"

"If the ancient dragon race wanted to rule the entire continent of Auckland, it would have been almost effortless. In fact, the continent of Auckland was indeed nominally under the control of the dragon race."

"Your Majesty has no reason to deceive us, and this is all we can do!"

"To enlighten the people of this world, and to spread the glory of our Lord and the civilization of the Auckland continent!!!"

"Haha~~~ That's exactly how it should be!"

(End of this chapter)