“We’re here, get out,” Officer Chen said with a hint of impatience, turning off the engine and motioning for everyone to exit.
The group stood before a grand, modern building, its cold glass facade reflecting Lungmen’s dazzling lights.
With a soft ‘beep,’ the door slowly slid open.
Chen Huijie / Ch’en led the three into a spacious office, decorated with a strong Oriental flair, and respectfully addressed the tall figure standing by the massive floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at Lungmen’s night view: “Officer Wei, Rhodes Island’s three consultants have arrived.” “You’ve worked hard,” the figure turned around, revealing Lungmen’s ruler, Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu.
He nodded slightly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the three.
Just then, a calm voice came from the sofa area to the side: “Amiya.” Amiya looked over, surprised: “Doctor Kal’tsit?!
You…
you’re already here?” ???
Ivan, bewildered, glanced at Kal’tsit and couldn’t help but mumble, “No…
weren’t you…
weren’t you at Rhodes Island?” “Everyone, please sit,” Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu gestured, then turned his attention back to Kal’tsit.
“Then, please continue, Miss Kal’tsit.” Doctor Kal’tsit’s posture remained unchanged as she calmly began: “Regarding the situation after the fall of Chernobog, I believe Mr.
Wei, you are more aware than anyone.
The current situation, simple Infected quarantine and isolation policies, can no longer effectively counter the Reunion Movement’s escalating threat.
If Lungmen stubbornly continues to rely solely on current strategies, then when the Reunion Movement’s main force lays siege to the city, Lungmen will undoubtedly pay an unimaginably huge price.” Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu took a puff from his cigarette, asking unhurriedly: “Oh?
But what is the evidence that the Reunion Movement has set its sights on Lungmen?” “To expand their influence, they need two things: ample supplies, and new combat forces that can continuously replenish their ranks—that is, the Infected.” Kal’tsit’s voice was steady yet weighty, “And both of these can be obtained simultaneously and in large quantities within the mobile city-state of Lungmen.
Therefore, for the Reunion Movement, Lungmen is undoubtedly the most ideal and enticing target at this stage.” “…” Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu was silent for a moment, then slowly said, “We cannot deny that.” “We at Rhodes Island have accumulated valuable practical experience and intelligence through multiple direct confrontations with the Reunion Movement previously.” Kal’tsit continued, “It is precisely for this reason that we have come to offer you our suggestions and cooperation plan.” “Suggestions?
Cooperation?” Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu tapped the table lightly, “To seek cooperation, your company should first demonstrate sufficient sincerity and provide us with tangible and useful information, shouldn’t it?” “I apologize,” Kal’tsit’s tone was unruffled, “The core experience and intelligence obtained in Chernobog are based on Rhodes Island’s unique combat system and immense sacrifices.
The value and application of this information can currently only be fully understood and operated by us.” She leaned slightly forward, her gaze piercing: “To be blunt, Mr.
Wei, facing the Reunion Movement, Lungmen no longer has many better options.” “With all due respect, with the Lungmen Guard Department and our own defensive capabilities, we do not seem to need to seek help from outsiders.” Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu raised his hand to stop his advisor, his gaze deep as he looked at Kal’tsit: “When choosing an ally, there is only one thing I value: they must possess the strength to stand alongside Lungmen, or even compensate for our shortcomings.” As soon as he finished speaking, the Rhodes Island group’s gazes, almost simultaneously and in unison, turned to Ivan, who was engrossed in fiddling with his Rhodes Island terminal, seemingly completely out of the loop.
“Huh?” Ivan, sensing the sudden quiet air and concentrated stares, looked up in confusion, “What’s up?
What happened?” Kal’tsit pursed her lips, reminding him in a low voice: “Governor Wei needs to confirm whether our Rhodes Island possesses the’strength’ he mentioned.” “Oh!
Show of strength!
You should have said so sooner!” Ivan suddenly understood.
He then unhesitatingly’swished’ out the blade of slaughter, wreathed in an ominous purple light, from thin air, preparing to draw it from its sheath.
“I’m good at this!
Should I split this building or that neon sign outside?
I guarantee a cut as smooth as a mirror!” Kal’tsit’s eyelids twitched violently, and with lightning speed, she grabbed Ivan’s hand, almost gritting her teeth as she squeezed out in a low voice: “…He needs to hear, not this!
It’s your achievements in Chernobog!
Oral report!
Oral!” “Achievements?” Ivan put his blade away, scratched his head, and began counting on his fingers with a serious expression, “Does embedding Talulah, person and sword, into a ruined wall count?
Or single-handedly repelling all the Reunion Movement cadres who charged forward?
Oh, right, I also seemed to have prevented a natural disaster from descending upon Chernobog’s Core City.” ????
The entire office fell into a deathly silence.
Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu’s hand, holding his pipe, froze in mid-air, a rare moment of stiffness appearing on his face.
No…
do you even hear what you’re saying?!
“Wait!
You just said…
you saw Talulah?!” Chen Huijie / Ch’en, who had been silently standing behind Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu, suddenly stepped forward, interrupting emotionally, her crimson eyes fixed on Ivan.
“Yes, to be precise, Talulah possessed by ‘Black Snake,'” Ivan nodded, adding.
As the words “Black Snake” were uttered, the always calm Kal’tsit’s pupils suddenly contracted, and she fell into deep thought.
Chen Huijie / Ch’en’s emotions became even more agitated: “Wait!
What Black Snake?!
Tell me in detail!
Quickly tell me!” “Chen Huijie / Ch’en!” Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu sternly reprimanded, “Calm down.
They are guests.” He took a deep breath, looking back at Kal’tsit and Ivan, his scrutiny now different: “Alright…
I agree to sign a cooperation agreement with Rhodes Island.
However, whether Rhodes Island can obtain the operational permits and support you desire in Lungmen depends on whether you can meet two conditions.” He held up two fingers: “First, Rhodes Island must promise to assist us in thoroughly resolving the Reunion Movement’s threat to Lungmen.” “The second condition, after you complete the primary mission…” Whoosh—!
A chilling, ghostly purple light flashed again!
Ivan had, at some point, half-drawn the blade of slaughter again, and the dangerous aura emanating from the blade seemed to lower the room’s temperature by a few degrees.
Ivan still wore an innocent smile: “It’s fine, you continue, I’m listening.” Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu: “…” He was silent for two seconds, then calmly withdrew his second finger: “Alright, given the…’sincerity’ your side has shown, there is currently only the first condition.
Please, Sir Ivan, put your blade away first.” Ultimately, on the premise that Lungmen promised to grant Rhodes Island a reasonable condition after the matter was concluded.
In exchange for Rhodes Island assisting the Lungmen Guard Department in carrying out defense and Reunion Movement cleanup operations in the outer ring area.