Chapter 711: Then Make a Deal
"Looks like it's time to get down to business. Watching the crystalline display on the cafΓ© counter fade, Greer called the waiter.
"Checkout. β
The waiter stepped forward with a smile on his face, glanced at the Gleeer and the others, raised his hand and lightly clicked on the white spar inlaid in the center of the collar-style ornament he wore around his neck, and with his movement, the spar immediately lit up with a silver shimmer, and two seconds later a translucent light screen window was projected in the air in front of him.
On the light screen is a consumption list, clearly listing several items, as well as the unit price, quantity, and total price of each item.
"Guest, your total spending this time is 40 credits. β
Greer glanced at the list, nodded, lifted his hand and pulled back his sleeve to reveal a watch on his wrist, and tapped his fingers twice on the white spar set in the center of the watch.
A silver glow the size of a fingernail shone inside the watch crystal, and after a slight flash, a palm-sized virtual light screen was projected on the back of his hand, and a series of suggestive words appeared on the virtual light screen.
γPlease select a function.γ γ
"Pay the bills. β
γ...... Authenticated and retrieving your consumption information...... Search complete. You are about to pay 40 credits to XXX Cafe - confirmed/canceled'
Greer casually clicked the [Confirm] button that popped up.
"Payment complete. γ
At the same time, the information displayed on the projection screen on the waiter's side also changed, and the word "settled" jumped out.
Skillfully operating the communication crystallization turned off the external projection in front of him, the waiter nodded lightly to a few people with a smile, and said politely: "Thank you for your patronage." β
Greer ignored him, put down his sleeves and walked out of the cafΓ© with three of his subordinates.
A subordinate glanced back at the cafΓ©, unconsciously touched the watch of the same style as Greer on his wrist, and sighed with some surprise: "The communicator made in this country is really convenient, social communication, currency transactions, formalities, information consultation, emergency alarm...... Basically, most of the functions of life, entertainment and social services are included in it, which not only makes the life and work of users more convenient, but also greatly improves the efficiency of the official regime's management of the people. β
"Convenience is convenient, but I feel a little uncomfortable. The other person also touched the watch in his hand and frowned: "There is a spirit creature hidden in this thing, although the soul strength does not seem to be strong, but the level of intelligence is very high, wearing this kind of thing, don't you feel uncomfortable being watched?"
"But this kind of thing does bring a lot of convenient functions, so let's be patient. Anyway, even if we don't wear this kind of thing, this country will use other means to spy on outsiders like us. The third man shrugged.
Greer ignored the trio's gossip, and after moving away from the cafΓ©, he raised his hand again to activate his watch.
γPlease select a function.γ γ
"Switch to the sympathetic link mode. β
"Yes, the visual signal has been linked. γ
The digitized brain in the corpse crystal on the watch-shaped communicator immediately transmitted a spiritual signal to Greer in a form that was invisible to outsiders. Because they would sign a security agreement with each other before using it, Greer was not afraid that the intelligent spirits in this communicator would endanger him, so he did not resist the link of the spiritual signals it transmitted.
Suddenly, a row of data manipulation windows that only he could see appeared directly in the field of vision, and the data information was located at the edge of the view and was translucent, so it did not affect his normal field of vision.
Greer, who experienced this feeling a few times at first, still felt quite novel at the time, but now he is not in this mood.
In this state of mental signal linkage, he no longer needs to speak or use his body to operate, and can directly give commands to the watch communicator through his mind.
'Contact the Foreign Affairs Bureau for me. β
"Yes. The message has been sent out, identity verification is being carried out, please ...... later Verified. γ
"Communication has been connected. γ
The cold and calm voice of inorganic matter was transmitted through the communicator of the watch, and it was presented to Greer's auditory senses: [Hello, this machine is No. 2-681 of the Foreign Affairs Bureau, and it is here for you, Mr. Greer, what is your matter?]
'I made a reservation for the visit, can I do it now?'
[Yes, Lord Angus is currently free, the machine has conveyed the intention of your visit to him, the meeting is scheduled for 15 minutes, please come on time.] γ
'Okay, it's okay. β
[So, goodbye.] γ
The communication in my head hung up.
Greer continued to instruct the watch communicator: 'Give me the best ride to the parade bus to the Foreign Affairs Bureau, a four-seater. β
"Querying...... At the cruise bus stop 130 meters ahead, the 110-second ride will be available to suit your needs. The scheduled time and route are marked. γ
When Greer heard this, he quickened his pace slightly, and the three people behind him didn't say much when they saw this, and immediately followed.
The four of them followed the navigation instructions of the watch's communicator, and sure enough, they waited for a cruise car to stop before they could stand still for 10 seconds after arriving at the site.
The appearance of the city parade bus in Dream Country is close to a cuboid as a whole, and the shape looks similar to the ordinary tram bus of the modern technology city in Jiang Yan's previous life, with two rows of ten seats.
However, unlike trams and buses, this type of cruising car does not burn gasoline or electricity, but is powered directly by a crystal guide circuit. There is no driver's seat at the front of the car, because this kind of cruising car is automatically controlled and driven by the intelligent brain hidden inside the car body through external sensors and submachine networks to sense external information, including the opening and closing of the doors.
The four of them walked directly through the automatic front door, and there were already four or five passengers in the car, all of whom were residents of the city, and after they curiously glanced at these men who did not look like ordinary citizens, they did not care, but continued to chat about the topic with some excitement.
After sitting down, the four of Greer listened a little, and knew that it was all about the discussion of the "Dream Times" that had just ended, and listening to the residents of these dream countries chattering in an excited and proud tone, the four outsiders were a little complicated and had no interest in participating.
It didn't take long for the parade to move again.
Feeling the smooth and just right driving state, watching the cruise car unload or load batches of citizens at one stop after another without delay, and the energetic spirit that naturally flowed from the faces of these citizens talking and laughing, Greer turned his head to look at the transparent glass window beside him, and the scenery of the popular and bustling commercial street on the side of the road was reflected in his pupils.
Convenient, organized, and vibrant. The vast majority of the people I met lived contentedly with hope for the outside world, and were satisfied and proud of the country in which they lived.
This is the feeling that the Greer and the others have experienced from the various towns of this country after entering the dream country this time.
'No wonder...... It's so many people who come here. If only the empire could become like this. They couldn't help but think this in their hearts.
......
Ten minutes later, the Foreign Affairs Bureau of Chixuan City in the Dream Country, in a meeting room in the bureau.
Angus picked up the teapot and poured himself a strong tea, savoring the pure aura that overflowed from the tea and flowed into his body, and couldn't help but squint his eyelids in satisfaction.
After taking a drink, Angus grinned and pointed to the teapot on the table as he looked at Greer, who was sitting with his waist straight on the sofa opposite, and the three subordinates standing behind him.......
"You're welcome, they're all old friends, you can do whatever you want. β
"The Chief of the Silint Branch...... No, it's no longer appropriate to call you that. I'll call you Mr. Angus. Greer shook his head, without greeting him, and cut straight to the point: "You should know what we're here this time, right?"
"Greer, you're still so stereotypical. Angus shook his head and put down the teacup: "Although the old man can guess some, but on this occasion, you should say it clearly." β
"Well, I'll get straight to the point. Greer nodded, staring at Angus's expression, and asked, "Three months ago, one of the Empire's important research talents, the former Imperial Doctor 'Ferrug', suddenly disappeared and was not heard from. After investigation, the place where the person disappeared was in the private dormitory of the research institute with layers of strict security, and no traces of invasion were found in the research institute after the incident, and there was no sign of fighting in the dormitory where the doctor last stayed, as if he had disappeared directly and mysteriously. β
"But recently, based on an investigation by Imperial Intelligence, we have discovered traces of Dr. Ferrug, who should have disappeared in the territory of the Dream Realm, and there are witnesses who have provided information that he seems to be working for your realm. β
"Now that I think about it, it seems that the only person who has the ability to quietly and directly take a person away from the layers of tightly guarded secret lands is the strange and unknown teleportation technique of your dream country, and it is the most suspicious. β
"On this matter, Mr. Angus, can you tell me if the information that the Imperial intelligence agents have investigated is true?"
Angus shook his head helplessly: "Greer, you kind of elite foreign affairs personnel of a special assassination unit who are responsible for dangerous tasks such as infiltration and assassination have specially come to the old man to investigate, if the old man says that there is no such thing, will you give up and go back to China directly?"
"You're no longer our branch chief, so I have nothing to say when it comes to job secrecy. Greer was expressionless and continued to ask, "So, can you tell me that Dr. Ferrug has indeed betrayed the Empire and switched to your dream country?"
β...... Don't say it so ugly, that guy was just attracted by us on better terms. Angus retorted with a casual smile.
"His move of sides without the permission of the empire to which he was originally loyal is a betrayal. Hearing Angus's disguised admission, Greer didn't look surprised, but directly turned cold, and said: "Your dream country has an alliance with the empire, don't you think it's a little inappropriate to do this kind of behavior of snatching important talents from your allies?"
Angus touched the tip of his nose: "Well...... If you say that the old man said, it's not that we want to take the initiative to dig into the wall, it's just that that guy thinks that the future development prospects on this side of the country are better, so he took the initiative to change jobs, do you believe it?"
Greer was not interested in answering his ridicule, and said directly and coldly: "No matter what, Ferrug has betrayed from our empire after all, and this kind of behavior can already condemn him to treason! As an ally, the Dream Nation has the obligation to assist us in tracking down this 'criminal' who 'escaped' to your territory." So, could you please hand that guy over to us?"
"I'm sorry, Greer, but I don't have the power to decide on this kind of thing. Angus spread his hands.
"......" Greer stared at Angus deadly, full of energy, faintly revealing a cold edge.
The three subordinates behind him also tacitly condensed their own spiritual power at the same time at this moment, almost perfectly overlapping each other's spiritual pressure, and merging into Greer's momentum.
For a while, the air pressure in the living room seemed to become very heavy, and the invisible pressure gradually rose and spread around the four of Greer.
"......Huh, this spiritual power, the three young men behind you have also been promoted to the realm of the second-level military rank? It really deserves to be an elite squad, if the old man hadn't left the assassination department, he would be proud of you." Angus smiled and let the eyes of the four of them be targeted, completely unconcerned about their deliberate spiritual pressure momentum, and casually poured another spiritual tea for himself, and drank it slowly in his mouth.
When the momentum of Greer's several people was about to erupt, and the tables, chairs, and tea sets in the living room all trembled slightly due to the influence of the heavy spiritual pressure, as if they were about to be crushed, Angus suddenly put down the teacup and glanced at Greer lightly, and the faint shadow of the golden dragon's vertical pupils in his pupils flashed and disappeared.
Greer's pupils shrank slightly, and he suddenly withdrew his gaze and actively dispersed the spiritual pressure.
"Major?" followed Greer's three subordinates with a change of gaze.
Greer raised his hand and motioned to the three subordinates not to be impulsive. And from an angle that the three of them couldn't see, Greer looked at Angus's eyes with solemnity and jealousy.
"Mr. Angus, it is rumored that you made a deal with the Dream Lord and obtained the power of a high-level Dragonborn, and with this, you broke through the realm barrier to the Legendary Realm...... Now it seems that the rumors are true. β
"Greer, you are younger than you are old, and if you want to, you may be able to do better than you are old. Why don't you try it?" Angus suggested with a thoughtful smile at Greer.
Greer's face turned colder, "I'm sorry, but I don't have any interest in selling my soul. β
"You don't have to sell your soul, you can sell something else. Angus smiled and said, "For example, some secret knowledge, rare treasures, etc., and even cultivation into strength." β
"Hmph. Not interested in talking to Angus more, Greer stood up and said lightly: "On this trip, I will truthfully convey the attitude of this 'ally' of the Dream Country." β
With that, Greer wanted to turn around and leave.
"You're really anxious. Angus shook his head helplessly, and said to Greer, who was about to go out: "Dream Country will not betray colleagues, so this thing can't go your way." But we don't have any plans to make a bad deal with the Empire, so let's make a deal. β
Greer paused and turned to look at Angus, "Deal?"
"For more details, His Majesty the Emperor will understand. Don't worry, you can just go back and pay off. Angus waved his hand, not intending to elaborate. "But Greer, you might as well seriously consider the proposal just now?"
Greer didn't answer again, and just pulled the door open. I want to talk about "The Almighty Supreme of All Worlds" with more like-minded people, pay attention to "excellent reading literature" on WeChat, talk about life, and find confidants~