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"Hei, Rhodes Island needs your strength, and Ceylon needs you too."

"What she needs is not someone with greater ability, she just needs you as a person."

"Only with your presence can she feel at ease and be truly happy."

Chapter 36: Kronin Colludes with Ursus

"Oh... So... is that what happened?"

About ten minutes later, after Ceylon supported Hei and explained the whole story to her, Hei's expression seemed to calm down a little, even more restrained than usual.

"I wrongly blamed the young lady... It turns out that Kronin was plotting against the master and the young lady... I was actually deceived by this mediocre person."

"You also know that this guy is a mediocrity, so you can still be saved." Jessica's tone seemed a little disdainful, and Hei's face looked a little bad after hearing that. However, as if hindered by Jessica's majesty, she didn't say anything.

It's been a long time since I last saw this. Hei even forgot how many years it has been since he was trained as a mercenary and went to the battlefield. He used to be trained by the instructors of the mercenary group, and now, he would even be trained by members of other forces.

In the past, she endured it because she was weak, and in order to survive. But now... after so many years, she actually felt her own weakness for the first time in a long time.

...No, it's not that I'm weak, it's that the guy in front of me is really too strong. His mobility and reaction ability have simply exceeded the upper limit of her hunting mission targets back then.

Of course, a big part of the reason was that he underestimated the opponent. He had been in Xiosta for too long and had not encountered a so-called opponent for too long. Even if it was a top killer, Hei unconsciously relaxed his vigilance.

If, Hei meant if, if Hei was given some time to recover her body functions, at least, she would definitely not have been defeated so easily as she was today.

However, there are no "ifs" in the world. Enemies rarely appear when you are on guard. No one can guarantee that he can exert his strength 100%. On the battlefield, if you are killed, you are killed.

Hei understood this truth, and she would not make excuses for her failure, but... she was just a little unconvinced in her heart.

"Well, Miss, let's go to the radio tower without further delay—"

"--No."

However, suddenly, a male voice sounded from behind Hei. Hei's body suddenly stopped and he subconsciously grabbed the crossbow beside him and aimed it at the back!

"boom!"

With a gunshot, the crossbow in Hei's hand was shot out again. Hei looked at his numb palm in disbelief, and glanced at Jessica who had put down the gun behind him.

Why... is there such a big gap?!

Although Hei didn't see Jessica's face, she could tell from her girlish skin and slim figure that this woman was definitely not very old! She was probably only a few years older than her, but she could suppress her like this?

Has she really been comfortable for too long? Or is the gap really that big?

"...Don't be so nervous." Jessica's cold voice came again. She took a few steps forward and said to Chen Qi:

"Chen Qi, is everything settled?"

"Well, we just raided Kroenig's office building, but something went wrong."

Chen Qi nodded, and after glancing at Hei and Xilan, he said, "Maybe this guy smelled something, and ran away before we took action, leaving only some bodyguards to guard there."

"We found a secret door in the office. Perhaps Kroening escaped from there."

"He ran away?"

Hei couldn't help but frown when he heard this, his expression was a little unhappy, and he said secretly: "He is lucky."

"This isn't just luck. This guy has been planning this for a long time."

Chen Qi shook his head, and then the figure behind the three people slowly said: "Mr. Mayor, your plan doesn't seem to be that sophisticated."

"…This was my negligence. I didn't expect that he actually had such great ambitions."

"!"X2

However, when a mature and steady male voice sounded, Hei and Ceylon were startled at the same time, and turned their heads to look behind them again.

At some point, a middle-aged man with a rather vicissitudes of life appeared beside Jessica. Although his face was weathered, he still looked young and handsome. The most eye-catching thing was his hair color, which was the same light pink and gradually turned into blue as Ceylon's.

"Dad (Master)?!" X2

"Ceylon, Hei, I'm really sorry, but this matter actually involved you guys."

The visitor was Ceylon's father, Hermann, who was also the mayor of Xiosta City.

"This time, I originally wanted to take this opportunity to dig up Kronin's crimes, so I forged the news that I had left Xiosta, but I didn't expect this guy to be so bold and reckless. I just left here, and he dared to disobey me and use this little trick to harm you."

"Is Rhodes Island also Daddy you——"

"...That's not the case. However, I did contact people from Rhodes Island, but this operation was definitely not initiated by me."

Facing his daughter's question, Herman shook his head helplessly. Looking at Chen Qi, who looked about the same age as his daughter, and Jessica, who had already walked to Chen Qi's side, he couldn't help but sigh:

"You are really young and promising. I didn't expect that at your age, you are already so calm and composed."

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Mayor." Chen Qi shook his head and said with a rather helpless expression:

"We are here for a holiday, but we can't just sit back and do nothing about things like this, especially when it's completely within our control."

"According to several Scourge Messengers we surveyed in Xiosta, as well as operators who are familiar with Originium riots and volcanic effects, we have determined that the cause of the Xiosta volcano eruption was a giant flame-type Originium worm."

"But don't worry, I have already sent ten elite operators to deal with it. I think they have finished it by now. You should be able to rest assured about the Xiosta volcano eruption."

"That was a great help, young sir."

Hearing this, Herman smiled for the first time in a long time. He looked at the boy who was about the same age as his daughter, but his eyes couldn't help but look at Ceylon who was standing beside him.

For some reason, after Ceylon felt a doting yet helpless gaze from her father, her cheeks unconsciously turned red and she lowered her head in shame.

Indeed, as a person of the same age, Ceylon is actually considered a rare talent. He was born with a noble status that others cannot even reach. He is also a top student of Originium research who graduated from Victoria College. It can be said that Ceylon is already an enviable winner in life in the eyes of many people.

Now with this comparison, Ceylon, who had always thought highly of himself, felt quite ashamed in front of Chen Qi.

Even Hei lowered her head in shame. She did not forget the embarrassment of being pressed to the ground by Jessica as Ceylon's bodyguard.

Hei didn't know whether Hermann had seen her embarrassment, but she knew in her heart that if she were facing an enemy now, she would probably let down the master's trust in her.

As a mercenary and a guard, this was enough to make Hei feel ashamed and embarrassed.

However, Chen Qi's next words brought everyone back to their senses.

"Mr. Mayor, but I think this matter is not that simple."

Chen Qi shook his head and did not rush to take credit. Instead, he said to Herman calmly:

"When we searched Kronin's drawer for evidence, we found some rubles and an unfinished letter in Ursus."

The ruble is the common currency used in Ursus now, but unlike the Lungmen coin, it cannot be used throughout Terra. The only common currencies circulating on the market now, besides the Lungmen coin, are the Colombian currency.

If the ruble is still just a currency, then the letterhead written in Ursus is solid evidence.

Kronin seemed to have some connections with some people in Ursus.

"It would be fine if he died like this, but now he has escaped. So, the only place he can go is Ursus."

"We don't know what position Kronin has in Ursus. Is he a spy or has he surrendered long ago? At least, we have to be on guard."

"Ursus..."

Muttering this word that seemed as heavy as a mountain, Hermann's expression finally became solemn. Hei beside him also changed his expression, becoming cold and gloomy.

But Ceylon didn't know what was going on. She just felt that everyone suddenly became silent, and then their faces became gloomy and they said nothing.

However, after a long time, Herman finally came out of his gloomy mood and said to Chen Qi with a serious face:

"...Mr. Chen Qi, I would like to ask you for a favor."

Chapter 37: The Sarkaz Girl's Tip, Kronin's Whereabouts

At night, late at night during the Obsidian Festival, on the busiest day in downtown Xiosta, there were two figures walking on the beach.

"...First of all, thank you, the distinguished guests from Rhodes Island. You helped us through this crisis and helped my daughter. Without your help, my daughter's recklessness would have ended in misery."

On the beach, Herman and Chen Qi stood in a row, facing the ocean in front of them, feeling the sea breeze, and watching the rising and falling waves. Herman was smoking a cigarette, which was rare, and said to Chen Qi beside him:

"Kronin, I thought he was a good candidate. Although he was ambitious, he was also capable. So I turned a blind eye to him over the years."

"Unfortunately, in the past few years, he has gone astray, and his deviation is too outrageous, even violating my principles."

"I left Hei behind to observe him, thinking of giving him this chance, but I didn't expect..."

"Ursus... This kid actually managed to hook up with such a behemoth. I really underestimated him."

Hermann smiled in a very strange tone. Chen Qi couldn't tell what the meaning of Hermann's smile was, but he knew that this middle-aged man seemed to have given up because of the name "Ursus".

"Mr. Chen Qi, I called you here alone and didn't bring Hei and Xilan with me. I'm sure you understand what I mean."

"...I hope you can accept Ceylon and Hei and give them a place to stay in your Rhode Island."

"...You don't need to be so pessimistic, Mr. Mayor." Chen Qi looked at Herman's gloomy expression, and after a moment of hesitation, he said lightly:

"As you said, you trained Kroening yourself. You should know his abilities very well."

"To be honest, Ursus is in a complicated situation with internal and external troubles. With his methods, what kind of waves can he stir up in the Ursus Empire at this time?"

"But I should prepare for the worst, shouldn't I?"

Hermann waved his hand indifferently after hearing this. He had already finished smoking the cigarette in his mouth and threw it into the sea.

At this moment, the middle-aged man's eyes reflected the sea in front of him under the moonlight, and he said with emotion:

"I am not afraid of death. Ever since my wife died in this sea, I have never taken life and death seriously."

"I built Xiosta for her. At my level, good and evil are no longer important. We only know what is beneficial to us."

"It's just a pity... this sea, what a pity, this paradise I created for her..."

"If I can't even protect the safety of my own daughter...how can I explain to my deceased wife when I get there?"

"But thank you anyway, Mr. Chen Qi."

"You guys, give me a chance to keep the last of my memories."

"This way, if I can see my deceased wife there, I can also explain it to her properly."

"I can tell her... that our daughter has grown into a beautiful girl, and can live happily forever."

On the beach, the mayor of Xiosta City said this to a young boy who was about the same age as his daughter. The indifference in his expression and everything else were like the moonlight in front of him. He said nothing and was silent, but still emitted his own light without heat.

Few people know the meaning of moonlight, perhaps only he knows, but he is still there.

……

Hermann left, just like an ordinary man. Chen Qi watched him slowly walk into the brightly lit city of Xiosta until he could no longer be seen.

Chen Qi was feeling a little depressed at this moment. He felt a little powerless and helpless.

Indeed, his original purpose was to absorb Ceylon, and then absorb Hei through Ceylon, so as to fill the key position of his "Noah Team", which would be very helpful for their subsequent actions.

Now, his goal has been achieved. Black and Ceylon have almost bound Rhodes Island, but...

Chen Qi didn't seem as happy as expected.

Do you feel sorry for it? Do you feel sorry for this city?

Maybe, but for Chen Qi, it doesn’t seem to be all.

"Really... I hate idealists the most, but I still end up like this."

Chen Qi strolled on the beach, muttering to himself, and before he knew it, he had reached the other side of the beach.

The beach is limited in scope, with rocks blocking both sides. Of course, these rocks are very high and can be said to be a small wall.

However, just when Chen Qi was about to leave, his ears pricked up slightly, as if he heard some sound.

Some... very strange sounds?

There are indeed some rumors behind these piled up stones. Chen Qi had heard about them before. Some young men and women, in order to seek excitement, would do things behind these stones that would be beneficial to the continuation of the Terra race in the future.

Just when Chen Qi thought he had encountered something like this and wanted to leave with an embarrassed look on his face, a slightly familiar voice came from behind the stone.

"Bandages... not enough, it will leak out..."

"?" Chen Qi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and subconsciously took a step forward.

Chen Qi's Originium skills can be performed at a long distance, but not too far. In order to avoid running into people with special hobbies, but also to avoid having his own ideas verified, Chen Qi felt that it was necessary to explore it.

Just a little bit is enough, just a little bit of Originium Technique is enough...