Man on the ark, forced to become king

"So, you're planning to target Loken Tank next? According to the intelligence we have, the person in charge there, Loken Williams, seems to have close ties with Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals. The methods we used against Rhine Lab may not be effective against them."

Lin Qingyan had heard of Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals when he was in Yan Kingdom.

If RheinLife represents the emerging research companies in Colombia in recent years, then Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals is a long-established company that is not to be underestimated.

They may not have the same dazzling international presence as Rhine Life Insurance, but in terms of sheer strength, they are definitely superior to Rhine Life Insurance.

Rhine Labs has gained the attention and favor of the military thanks to its rich research achievements, but in the end, it is a 'young' company that has not been established for many years. It must rely on the Colombian government to gain a foothold.

Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals is different. They don't have many eye-catching new technologies, but their influence is widespread and deeply rooted throughout most of Colombia.

It can be said that they are one of the cornerstones of Colombia's existence, the tycoons standing behind the politicians.

Taking action against such deeply entrenched local powers on Colombian soil is undoubtedly a very difficult task, and it cannot be done by force.

With Rheinmetall's collapse, the military could easily restructure it. There would certainly be losses, but the fundamental issues wouldn't be shaken.

Taking action against beach umbrellas is a different story; it poses a real threat to the country's true backers and will inevitably trigger a sense of crisis among other conglomerates, leading to a full-scale crackdown from the Colombian government.

Lin Qingyan didn't think Lin Lu would be afraid. With her strength, if she wanted to leave, even if Colombia sent its most elite troops to intercept her, it would be useless. In front of a strong person of this level, the number of ordinary troops was meaningless. Only the top experts of the same level could stop them.

But would that be the outcome Lin Lu wanted?

surely not.

Therefore, in order to avoid such a thing actually happening, the solution for the Loken water tank needs to be carefully considered, and it cannot be done so sloppily as it was done with Rhine Life.

"I know what you're thinking, Qingyan."

Lin Lu put down her drink, sighed helplessly, and a flash of anger crossed her brows.

"As you said, taking a hard line against Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals is not a wise move."

"But we don't have time to wait any longer. The experiments in the Loken tank have been going on for a while and seem to be showing results. In other words, human experiments have been going on there in secret. If we arrive any later, some children may die on their experimental tables."

"Can you tolerate that kind of thing?"

Tolerance? Of course not!

Faced with Lin Lu's question, Lin Qingyan unconsciously used some force in his hand, almost tearing the paper.

If she hadn't known that her insignificant power was utterly useless, she would have even had the urge to storm into the lab and twist all those people's heads off.

"I understand. In that case, perhaps we can try a different approach: create an experimental accident to completely cover up what we want to do."

After a moment of silence, Lin Qingyan raised her head and gently exhaled.

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Lin Lu is right. The action against the Loken water tank cannot be delayed, nor can it be delayed.

For the sake of those children who have been harmed without cause, it's alright to use methods that we've always abhorred.

"What do you mean? Think about it carefully. I'll listen to you this time."

Lin Lu didn't take Loken Water Tank seriously at all, considering their strength.

However, his fundamental goal was to rescue the victims, not to destroy the place.

Destroying it would be too easy. Whether it's a meteorite falling from the sky or flames and lava, he has more than a dozen ways to easily destroy that not-so-large laboratory, making them die silently. If someone investigates afterward, they can only attribute it to a natural disaster.

But if we did that, wouldn't all the children still imprisoned in the laboratory be buried along with them?

With Theresa absent and unfamiliar with the terrain and interior of the laboratory, Lin Lu didn't really have a good way to take control of the entire laboratory in a very short time, ensure the safety of all the victims inside, and at the same time avoid causing a major disturbance in the open.

Even if time is frozen, without knowing the specific internal composition, there is no way to ensure that all the structures of the laboratory can be imprisoned within it.

So this time, he decided to listen to Lin Qingyan's thoughts.

Since there's someone with brains by my side, there's no need for him to come up with a solution.

“The Loken tank is a closed laboratory. Such laboratories have no connection with the outside world and are prohibited from entering by anyone. We cannot enter it openly as we have always done with Rhine Lab. Forcibly infiltrating it may cause bad consequences.”

Lin Qingyan pressed his fingers against his cheek, poking it repeatedly, deep in thought.

She truly put in her utmost effort in this matter, dedicating herself wholeheartedly to it, not only for her own future but also for those innocent children.

"If we were to get inside the Loken tank, would you have a way?"

Just to be on the safe side, Lin Qingyan chose to confirm the issue of martial arts first. Of course, she trusted Lin Lu's destructive power, after all, she was a strong person who could rival her master.

However, this is not a problem that can be solved with pure violence, so it's best to be cautious.

“As long as I can get deep inside, I have a way to find out their specific structure and then destroy them.”

Lin Lu leaned back in her chair, exuding confidence.

The only obstacle preventing him from using violence is how to get inside without making a big fuss or triggering the lab alarms.

Once inside and you understand the exact size of the laboratory, the rest is no problem at all. Before the power of time, everything is equal. No matter how advanced the technology, it is impossible to transmit any message outward in a frozen time.

"That's good."

Lin Qingyan pulled out a document from the files and placed it on the table.

“Jesston Williams, an employee of Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals, is suspected of having a close relationship with Loken Williams. Perhaps we can start by investigating him.”

Chapter 152 Jesston Williams

"Jesston Williams?"

Saria, who had been temporarily summoned from Rhine Lab, paused for a moment upon hearing the name, and her expression became somewhat strange.

"What, you know him?"

Lin Lu paused in mid-air as she picked up her water glass, and seeing her expression, asked curiously.

Since there were no suitable channels to contact Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals, he thought he should ask Saria if she had any ideas.

As the saying goes, the person who knows you best in this world is your enemy.

RheinLife and Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals are old rivals. The two companies have a high degree of overlap in their business areas and research scope. They have fought fiercely for military funding and have a very deep understanding of each other.

Although Rhine Life's reputation is now tarnished, if it weren't for the combined pressure from several external countries diverting their attention, they would probably be forced to behave 'respectably' with the help of the Colombian government in the next few days. However, they still have many channels that they can utilize, and who knows what methods they might have.

Of course, Lin Lu didn't have high hopes for this. She just wanted to ask and also call Saria over to help her relax.

He highly valued Saria, whose scientific research and martial prowess were impeccable. In the Yan Kingdom's terms, she was "capable of governing the world with her pen and conquering the world on horseback." Such a person was too rare and should be treasured. She could not be used as a tool. Even though she had requested to eliminate Rhine Life, he could not allow her to work overtime at a crazy intensity.

"I have some recollection of him. He now works for Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals and is quite famous in the underworld, known as the 'unfailing ace assassin,' clearing out many obstacles for Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals."

The mere mention of the word "assassin" revealed Saria's undisguised disgust.

At Rhine Labs, she held the position of head of the defense department. What do security personnel hate most? Of course, it's elusive spies and ruthless assassins.

Those lurking in the shadows will use all sorts of means to sabotage or even bypass the defense network painstakingly built by numerous security personnel to get what they want, just like annoying mosquitoes in summer.

Under normal circumstances, it's only possible to be a thief for a thousand days, not to guard against thieves for a thousand days.

But since it involves classified research and data, Saria's defense work really has to be done that way. If this continues, who can develop a liking for a bunch of incredibly annoying guys?

Therefore, Saria has a strong aversion to the so-called 'ace assassin,' which also includes Jeston, who holds that title.

“Before joining Beach Umbrella Pharmaceuticals, Jeston had approached Rhine Life Sciences, wanting to join the defense department, but he failed my test, so I rejected him.”

"After that, his mission orientation became somewhat similar to that of Rhine Labs... This may be my personal bias, but in any case, I don't like that guy."

"Is there such a thing?"

Lin Lu raised an eyebrow, but didn't seem to care much.

The so-called ace assassin is actually just so-so.

If it had a worldwide reputation, that would be somewhat interesting, but Jeston is just a small-circle thing, ultimately not worth mentioning.

"If you don't like it, just throw it away after you're done using it."

With a casual remark, Jeston's future was decided. Lin Lu took a sip of tea, waved her hand casually, and steered the conversation back to business.

"Is there any way to get him out, or think of another way to get into the Loken tank's laboratory? We need a key before we can get anything done."

"Of course, there are many ways. Assassins like him are essentially mercenaries who do things for money. Besides their beach umbrella drug production missions, they also take on private jobs. As long as you have the right offer, it's easy to arrange a meeting with him."

"As for the Loken tank... that kind of secret laboratory is very difficult to enter. I have no other way but to break in by force."

Everyone has their own expertise; Saria is good at security, not assassination or anything like that, so she directly stated that she was powerless to do anything about it.

"That'll be easy."

People who do things for money are the easiest to deal with.

Lin Lu nodded, understanding. Lin Qingyan, who was sitting next to her, was very perceptive and spoke up at the right time: "Then I'll go and take care of this right away."

"No, let me do it."

Saria rubbed her temples, looking slightly tired, and explained, "These assassins who hold positions in various companies are very cautious and basically won't cooperate with outsiders. It's easier for me to handle things, and he certainly won't refuse me... because of what happened back then."

"You? Forgive my bluntness, but you should take a break."

Seeing her tired appearance, Lin Lu frowned slightly, wanting to refuse.

Three-legged toads are hard to find, but there are plenty of two-legged Colombians. It's just a matter of hiring someone to represent them, which is easy. There's no need for Celia to personally handle such a trivial matter.

"There's plenty of time to rest, but not now. Let me take the lead this time."

Saria hesitated for a moment, as if she had something to hide, but in the end she didn't say anything.

"alright."