Far away in the Americas, where he had fought with Dior twice and was killed twice, a man named Raman was putting his legs on the table and looking disapprovingly at the old face on the electronic screen in front of him. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

"That's not good news, Raman, who is that power that suddenly appeared?"

"What's the use of you asking me about that kind of thing, how about the CIA bunch of shit first?" Raman shrugged, Dior's appearance was of course something he didn't expect, "Besides, that guy is amazing, I didn't even see her pull out her gun, and then she died once, until now I don't even know the other party's ability, what are you asking me now?"

"Raman, don't forget the declaration you made when you entered the Skull and Bones. ”

"I never intended to forget, it's just that your paranoia all day and night makes it difficult for a front-line fighter like me to do it. ”

Raman yawned, a situation he still remembered vividly - he had sworn to accept the Skull and Bones Society for the rest of his life, and from the moment he joined the Skull and Bones Society, he was no longer "Raman", but "a member of the Skull and Bones Society". The Skull and Bones Society will not tolerate rebellions that do not obey orders, even if there are any signs of a member's background that they are unwilling to sacrifice their lives for the greater good of the Order.

A member of the Skull and Bones Society will hand over one-tenth of his or her wealth, and on the other hand, he will no longer have to worry about money, and the Skull and Bones Society will ensure the financial well-being of each member. The organization that holds the state in its hands drives this machine to move forward until it collapses completely, and it is impossible to stop.

"At least give me that girl's name, no, just look for it from within the Hunter Ministry, civilians who have recently been associated with the Hunter Ministry, or new members of the Hunter Ministry..."

"Dio Connor, it seems to be called that, but what's the use of it? Don't you know that 'that ship' has sailed through the Bering Strait into Ming's territorial waters?

Rahman sneered and waved his hand, knowing that the old man did not have such courage, but rather that the old man's purpose was only to 'start a skirmish'. While maintaining its own military strength and making other countries dare not invade, it wantonly sells the arms developed by its own country and gradually encroaches on its dominance in the world.

The idea was very good, but after the October Revolution in Russia nearly thirty years ago, his wishful thinking was almost shattered. The alliance between the emerging great power, the Soviet Union, the old powers, and the Ming Empire put the United States in absolute passivity for a while, and the self-preservation doctrine of Britain, the 'leader' of Europe, at international conferences, made it difficult for the United States to stretch its limbs.

In addition, since the handicraft industry, the light industry of the Ming Empire has been uplifted, and the ubiquitous "Made in China" label has allowed the Ming Empire to occupy a certain dominant position in foreign trade. In addition, the advanced firearms system and even the one-handed one-man aircraft that were exposed during the recent joint military exercises between the Ming Empire and the Soviet Union have made the recent situation of the United States very embarrassing.

"What about the Prussian people? Could it be that they gave up halfway? Hmph, I really can't trust those barbarians. ”

Speaking of barbarians or something, he was just an 'immigrant' three or four hundred years ago. Rahman couldn't help but laugh at the old man in his heart, and he remembered that the Skull and Bones Society's membership requirements clearly stated that they were 'local rich and English aristocrats'.

"Wait a minute... Connor? This last name, um... Very well, I see, Raman, you still have work to do. ”

"Is that Englishman a nobleman?" Rahman picked up the black tea in hand, "She feels more like a street thug, she doesn't care about Yuru Chapek's life or death, and she still wants to take him hostage, I really don't know which side is the villain." ”

"Isn't that a good thing? Laman, she doesn't have any extra feelings for her country, which means that she can be our help, don't you think?"

"I don't think so. ”

Finally about to leave the steady seat, Raman stretched his waist and stood in front of the screen, shaking his head vigorously, and then pointed to his temple, and said with some distress:

She doesn't care about Yuru Chapek's life or death, which means that she doesn't care if she can save people who are important to Britain, and it also means that she doesn't care about money and fame, or she cares more about whether she can survive than this kind of thing, under the protection of the Ming Empire, it is almost impossible for her to risk joining the Skull Society, and her behavior is no different from that of the street hooligans. ”

"You mean... The little girl of the Connor family is a complete scoundrel?" asked the old man in disbelief.

"It may be a bit degrading to say this, but it's also the best metaphor," Rahman sneered, "and I investigated her in the town after I was resurrected, and learned that she had lived in that shabby town since she was a child, and that she was only the adopted daughter of the Connor family, not a nobleman. His father was British, and his maternal line was supposed to be Oriental, and he was sold to that town as a prostitute, and his specific identity is unknown. She has lived by stealing and robbing since she was a child, and she has nothing to do with the aristocracy at all, so you still want to pull her into the Skull and Bones Club with such a guy?"

"Hmm... After revisiting this matter, 'that ship' was already anchored in Shanghai, and Yuru Chapek was also protected by the Ming Empire. However, it can be assumed that the design of the engine is still in the hands of the British, and I don't think that the British will directly hand it over to the Ming Empire. Go for it, definitely somewhere in the UK, especially Gear Street. In addition, the Ming Empire can send a group of people to investigate, and there is no need for any other action. ”

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On the streets of Shanghai, the cultural exchange has brought about a deep influence, and you can still see old-fashioned cars and trams on the streets, and there are even many rickshaws with manpower. People of all skin tones and hair colors can be seen everywhere, including passers-by who are in a hurry and worried about work, and a large number of tourists who come here and are leisurely. After the establishment of NATO, led by the United States and Western Europe, Britain was still neutral and was included in many countries, and Britain, which sought to survive, united with the emerging countries of the Soviet Union and the Ming Empire to convene almost all the countries of the pan-Asian continent and carry out the 'Shanghai Treaty'.

The Pan-Eurasian Alliance, led by the Ming Kingdom, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, Switzerland and other countries, was established and is considered to be the backroom supporter of the Soviet-Ming Communist League. This speculation only came from the multinational mixed mercenary force in the Soviet-Ming Communist League, and then the establishment of the Hunter Department led by the British, and the unification of the caliber of standard weapons and ammunition led by the Ming Empire, etc., seemed to confront NATO.

The confrontation between the two great alliances and the three major powers, and the relationship between the Ming Empire, which was originally in the Cold War, and the United States were slightly eased by the establishment of the United Nations, making Shanghai, which was on the cusp of the storm, a major trade zone.

Nanjing's location in Shanghai is very close, but the procedures required to travel from Shanghai to Nanjing are extremely cumbersome. Dior and his entourage pretended to be travelers, and after meeting in Shanghai, they happened to encounter the Lantern Festival.

"What is that?" After all, Yuru was a native of England and didn't know much about the culture of the Ming Empire.

"To put it simply, it's a 'festival', which is not a traditional holiday, but is generally a well-known festival in a region, and I don't know much about it. ”

Sixteen Nights led Saki Night, and bought souvenirs in the small shops around the area. Apparently happy, Dio shrank at the back of the line, walking side by side with Jacqueline, and Liao Xueqing began to explain to Yuru the origin of the lantern festival.

"The lantern festival is a traditional way to celebrate, usually around the Spring Festival, but now there are also local lantern festivals at this time, and the festival is made to celebrate something, and it is still early, it has not started yet, do you want to stay until the evening? ”

"If the formalities are okay, I prefer to go directly to Nanjing, which always feels a little uneasy. Dio shook his head and touched the dagger at his waist.

"There is no problem with the formalities, but there should be no need to worry about superfluous things here, and the Lantern Festival is the time when the security is the strictest," Liao Xueqing turned to Dio and said, "Sir, your dagger had better be hidden." They are not allowed to be brought on the street during the meeting. ”

"Shouldn't your sword be hidden, then?" Dior frowned.

"It's okay with me, everyone knows each other anyway," Liao Xueqing showed her privileges without any scruples, "I allow swords even in the palace, what's wrong?"

"Speaking of which, what kind of person is the emperor of the Ming Empire?" Sixteen Night returned with a bag of sugar cakes, and Xiao Sakuya on the side was holding half a sugar cake in his hand, still chewing something in his mouth, "I have only read some things about him in books, and no matter how I look at it, I feel that the Ming Empire has not changed for hundreds of years, and the administrative style has been passed down in one line, which is completely different from the past dynasties." ”

"Well, I haven't actually met each other either," Liao Xueqing said a little embarrassed, "Your Majesty has always listened to the government, and only a few of the guards have seen him." According to folk legend, His Majesty actually lived from the beginning of the Ming Dynasty to the present, and is the true immortal 'Son of Heaven' and 'Saint' in the legend. ”

"I don't think the saint would hide behind the curtain," Dior pouted, "maybe he's the same existence as us, and it's not uncommon for him to live for a hundred years." ”

This is also true, and according to legend, this is why the Ming Empire allowed monsters to settle, and even set up police and laws related to it. ”

Yokai, a non-human species that was confirmed to be discovered at the beginning of the 19th century, can be confirmed that every yokai has 'abilities', that is, every yokai is a 'capable person'. With the exception of the Ming Empire and its surrounding countries, almost all countries have a refugee attitude towards youkai, but this does not prevent youkai with special abilities from causing trouble.

Many countries have begun to emulate the Ming Empire for related management, and the identities of Dio and the Sixteen Nights Zaiming Empire are also 'monsters'.