Yesterday.

The Knights election has just ended.

Han Dong's first time was to return to the mysterious department to meet Mr. Black and White.

The conversation focused on the special arrangements in the Knights' Conference...... Of course, there is also a mention of Captain Hugo's [means].

Mr. Black and White only said one sentence - "The people Hugo wants will basically be co-opted by him by various means." ”

Soon.

The topic shifted to Han Dong's personal issues.

"This year's [Knights' Election] has made you a well-known public figure in the city...... There are at least two regimental commanders who mean something special to you.

One was a duchess.

One is the gold owner.

There's nothing too big of a problem with the former, and if it finds you, just deal with it yourself.

As for the latter, there are very few people in the entire holy city who directly reject the 'gold lord'.

However, in the conference, you first sabotaged the golden master's android plan, and rejected his [grand invitation] in front of everyone.

Although your attitude of 'cooperating' in the end saved the situation a little, the financier will inevitably find you in private...... The attitude must be very tough.

Those who offend the owner of the money are very troublesome.

Especially in the Steam Knights, there is a figure who is not weaker than me in terms of strategy...... Once you're approached by them, you'll need to think carefully about every decision.

As much as possible, stick to the idea of the 'gold master', even if you reveal some of your own secrets, it is allowed.

The owner of the money is a businessman, and he will help you as long as it is beneficial to him...... You know what I mean. ”

"Hmm."

……

The camera cuts back.

"That's right...... My lab is built outside the city.

As the information was made public at the "Knight Election".

I have been in contact with the [neutral] Raven tribe, and I happened to borrow the Raven tribe as a 'laborer' to build an unfettered laboratory outside the city.

Many biological experiments can be carried out directly, and there is more 'biological material' outside the city than in the Holy City. ”

Newton seemed to be satisfied with Han Dong's answer.

"Hmm......

Lord Jin admires your research in "life technology", which is also a relatively weak discipline in the Holy City...... With the help of your research, we may be able to further improve the 'prosthesis'.

I wonder if I can go with you to a lab outside the city?

If I 'pass' here, I can establish a preliminary cooperation plan with you.

The financial power of the Lord can save you a lot of trouble, and we can easily handle some of the more difficult materials for you. ”

"Yes."

With Mr. Black and White's admonition, Han Dong decisively agreed.

And.

During the conversation, Han Dong could feel an intuitive 'power' from this Mr. Newton.

If this person and black and white belong to the [wise man] in the holy city.

The black and white gentleman is biased towards the 'soft' wiser, while this Mr. Newton is more inclined towards the 'hard' intellectual.

Newton tapped his watch, "Just use my carriage, it will save some time...... My time is precious. ”

"Okay."

Time.

The steam wagon drove at full speed to a terrifying speed of more than 100 yards and rushed straight out of the city.

Mia in the carriage was also silent because of the witch's warning...... But because the world of the two was damaged to a certain extent, Mia, who lowered her head, gritted her teeth throughout the whole process.

"Don't worry, I won't be using it for too long...... My time is precious. ”

This sentence made Mia suddenly startled, and immediately lost any anger.

The carriage galloped through the woods.

There was no need for Han Dong's guidance at all, and he drove straight to the Stuart Manor area.

It seems that Newton knew in advance where Han Dong's laboratory was built.

Rattle......

Smelling the smell of Han Dong in the carriage, the crows immediately got out of the way.

Several Raven Elders also came to greet them in person.

However, as Newton stepped off the carriage with his front feet, a wave of energy swept away, causing the feathers of the crow elders to stand up at 45 degrees.

However.

Newton's vision did not stop at the manor building and the group of ravens for a moment.

After getting out of the car, he just stared at the hands on his watch.

"Let's go straight to the lab, my time is precious."

"Okay."

After Han Dong motioned to the crows to be optimistic about the carriage with his eyes, he went to the underground experimental area through the nearest secret passage.

Staring at the "** cultivation cabin" that has been optimized and improved by Han Dong, as well as the various cables, transport pipes, differential pressure gauges, and some 'living eyes directly connected to Dr. Swelling) that make perfect use of the aisle space.

Newton nodded slightly, indicating a basic affirmation of the laboratory design, but it was not enough.

"There's nothing to see in the peripheral experimental area, just take me to the core experimental area...... My time is precious. ”

When leading this Mr. Newton to the core laboratory.

Due to the spread of the powerful aura, Dr. Swelling, who was conducting a 'brain implant trial', was really shocked.

As a result of his official alien status, Dr. Swelling's brain has shrunk to the size of a normal person, as the brain needs a lot of oxygen for energy...... Dr. Swelling also completely removes the skull, deliberately exposes the brain to the air, activates the mitochondria in the brain cells, and carries out efficient oxygen conversion.

This allows the PhD to maintain a productive working mode at all times.

At the same time, the gears embedded in the doctor's brain (the product of the old king) are also clearly visible.

Such a brain construct immediately attracted Newton's attention.

Without any hostility to the demons outside the city, Mr. Newton bowed ceremoniously to the Doctor.

"Mixed Aliens...... Your brain is very interesting, can you make a slice for me? If you do it, you can bring a little "magic gear". ”

As soon as we greeted each other, I had to ask for a slice of my brain, which was not very pleasant for anyone.

"This ......" Dr. Swelling touched his head, a little reluctant.

"Give."

As Han Dong spoke, the doctor immediately cut off a small piece of his head, and two rotating miniature gears were embedded inside.

"Very nice biology lab."

Mr. Newton, who received the slices, gave the laboratory a high evaluation.

At the same time, a contract "Temporary Experimental Cooperation Agreement (Primary)" prepared in advance was placed on the table.

"This is a preliminary cooperation agreement set by the financier...... Once signed, the owner will keep your out-of-town laboratory strictly confidential.

Even if someone in the Holy City wanted to investigate, they would never find any clues.

We can also deepen the relationship if the cooperation achieves the goal within the time limit. ”

Just when Han Dong was about to review this agreement.

Quack ~ Quack!

A raven arrives along a secret passage.

"Your Excellency...... My lord!

It seems that because of the smell you left in the woods, something has come to your door.

The Thousand Foot tribe, which had not shown any signs of activity for most of the year, had created a super-large army through their super reproductive ability.

Among them, there are more than ten demons, and they have gathered all their forces and are gradually surrounding the manor. ”

"How many thousand-footed ones are there?"

"I'm afraid it can reach 100,000 ......"

That's when it happened.

Mr. Newton's finger landed on one of the protocols - "The Knights of Steam will provide some 'protection' for the laboratories outside the city."

"Since I happen to be here, if you sign the agreement now, I can help you fight off the miscellaneous insects in the Gaine Forest by the way."