Volume 1: The Hidden Dragon in the Abyss, Chapter 24
Behind Fassel were two more dazzling young men. The two of them were dressed in the same dark black uniform, with two rounds of dark gold patterns on the cuffs, the color of the clothes was very different from the other members of the Roxserland Company around them, and they were much more luxurious, cut and ironed, and the handiwork was exquisite, and the uniform was no worse than the suit of Fast. It appears that the two men are not members of Roxerland, but belong to the same organization.
Of course, the outside of the city was not the place to talk, so the group got back into the car and went straight to the branch building, where they sat down in the large conference room on the top floor a few moments later. All the middle-level and above managers of the branch were called back to participate in this meeting.
Interestingly, the two young men, who were apparently not members of Roxerland, were also seated in the conference room. Without saying a word, they sat quietly behind Fatel.
The meeting was brief. Saw was very satisfied with the achievements of the North Branch so far, and announced on behalf of the company's senior management that the interim treatment will be increased by 30% this year. After the meeting, Fassr left Rigore, and the branch knew that there would be a secret conversation next, so they dispersed with joy, and even Lily got up and left the conference room. But the two young men remained in the conference room, sitting quietly in the back seats.
Rigore sat at the large conference table, somehow, a little uneasy in his heart. Unlike the relatively innocent Li, Rigore has been with the company for more than eleven years. He knew very well how much energy the old man in front of him, who was always smiling, amiable, slow-moving, and seemingly completely harmless. In this world, power has the right to speak, but in the face of wisdom, it is always difficult for power to prevail.
The two young men also made Rigorei curious, as well as dangerous.
The young man on the left is tall and majestic, almost as tall as him, his shoulders are broad, his body is as thick as a wall of sand, and his figure is very well-proportioned and full of strength. The young man looked to be in his twenties, with a knife-like nose and eagle-like eyes, and some unconcealed arrogance beneath his expressionless face.
The other was much younger, looking to be in his mid-twenties, with strange silky gray hair, and his eyes were a rare gray-green color. Unlike his tall and flamboyant companions, the young man was unusually quiet, even a little shy. He was also looking at Rigore with curiosity. Rigore suddenly noticed that a little light flickered faintly in the depths of the young man's pupils. Almost at the same time, Rigore felt as if a stream of ice rushed through him, and his intuition told him that it seemed as if the young man had seen through him.
Fassel stood up, paced back and forth a few steps, and went over to close the door to the conference room and sit down at the conference table. He couldn't stop wringing his hands, and after a long time, he sighed heavily and said, "During this time, I am very satisfied with you, but also extremely disappointed. β
Rigore watched the old man's actions, did not say a word, leaned back in the chair at this time, and asked casually, "What do you say?" β
Fassell took a few photographs out of his pocket, and with a gentle push, they slid down the sleek desktop to Rigore. After just one glance, Rigore's face changed, and he scolded fiercely: "This TM! β
On the green background, there were intruders and corpses of all kinds of cells, exactly what Rigore had seen on the doctor's computer screen at the time.
Several photos are of this.
Fate took off his glasses and wiped them with a white handkerchief, but his eyes, which were already a little cloudy, looked at Rigore: "When I saw these pictures, I was really, really disappointed. For the past two days, I, the old guy, have not slept well at all, and have been thinking about it. You know, I've always been very optimistic about you, and I've sent you to this position with my own hands. So now do you owe me an explanation of what is going on. Because of ambition, or something else? β
Instead of answering, Rigore looked at the two young men behind Fate and asked, "Who are these two?" β
Fassr shifted his body, pointed to the two young men, and said, "Ha! It seems that I am really old, and I have forgotten to introduce it. This is Mr. Lecona, and this is Mr. Oberen. Both are members of the Dark Dragoon, dedicated to this ...... The intruder thing came. β
When Fasr was named, both young men stood up and bowed slightly to Rigore, showing excellent etiquette.
The gray-haired young man bowed slightly, and said in a melodious and pleasant voice, "Dark Dragoon First Class, Oberen. β
Another said, "Corporal Dark Dragoon, Raikna. Cesc Fabregas. β
Oberen saluted earnestly, and Lecona was faintly haughty, and he seemed especially proud of his family name.
RigorΓ© didn't know if there was such a family as Fabregas, but looking at Lecona's expression, it must have been a very prominent name. However, it didn't matter what kind of family Fabregas was, and when he heard the words Dark Dragoon, the corners of Rigore's eyes twitched violently. He tried to light a cigarette, but he struck several matches in a row, but failed to catch fire.
Rigore stared at Fassr and asked, "If I'm right, your men must have started investigating the people in the branch, right?" β
Fassel spread his hands and said, "I didn't make a big move, and there was no need for that." After all, no one else knows about it except you and Rothstein. Leigh was still a child, and I don't think she knew about it, if she hadn't contracted it...... There is no need for the intruder to let her know. β
Rigore crumpled the unlit cigarette into a ball, and his voice was a little hoarse: "What do you want me to do? β
Fassr leaned back with a slight fat body and smiled, "That's right. You know where the invaders came from, and all you need to do is assist the two Dark Dragon Knights in finding this source. Oh, by the way, I almost forgot to tell you that the most important thing about working with the Dark Dragoon is honesty. In order to ensure that her honesty is not broken, Sally has been sent to the Dark Dragoon to receive a year of free education. I can assure you that it must be the formal basic training within the Dark Dragoon, an opportunity that many families and companies can't get even if they hold a lot of coins. β
"Sally!" Rigaolei's eyes widened suddenly, and his messy short hair seemed to stand on end! However, Fassel kept smiling, as if he couldn't feel Rigore's momentum at all.
The roaring lion then deflated and sat back down.
Fate smiled, "That's right. A year in the Dark Dragoon would have been of countless benefits to Sari, and she was thirteen years old, and the mutated tissue on her body would be permanent if she was not treated. The Dark Dragoon had promised to heal her completely. You know, Roxerland doesn't have that kind of technology. β
Rigore's vital point was struck again, his face contorted, his breath as heavy as a steam train, and his head buried deep between his hands. After a moment, he raised his head and said in a low voice, "Let Liz go." β
Fate laughed happily and said, "As I said, Leigh is still a child, and very talented. The company needs her. β
At this point, Raikna stood up and smiled, "I'm glad we were able to work together. Now, I need to know all the details you need to know about the intruder samples. β
A moment later, there was an additional color sketch of Su in front of him. He couldn't admit that the portrait was really vividly painted, especially the blue pupils that seemed to hide a volcano under the calm, which made Rigolei feel as if Su was really standing in front of him.
This portrait is by Oberen. This quiet, even shy young private of the first class had an extraordinary artistic talent, and with just the dictation of Rigore, a few colored pencils, and a few corrections, he was able to paint such a almost realistic portrait.
Raikna looked at Sue's portrait carefully and said, "His physical features are very obvious, and it shouldn't be difficult to find." Mr. Rigore, we need to use your team of agents to report back to us as soon as they have news of this man. Now, get us a few cars, let's go to Asmo first. β
Rigore looked at Raikna, and although the young man's arrogance was a little uncomfortable, his strength was undoubtedly strong, and even just standing beside him, Rigore felt a dull pain in his skin from being pricked by pins and needles.
"Do you need to gather some people? This Sue is very difficult to deal with. Rigore said.
Raikna glanced at Oberen, and replied lightly, "No need, we have brought our own servants." No matter how difficult this Sue is, as long as we can find his whereabouts, Oberen and I will be able to handle it. All you need to do is provide a vehicle and a guide. β
Half an hour later, Rigore drove away from the headquarters building in his off-road vehicle and drove along the road out of the city. In the passenger seat was Raikna, while Oberen took the position of machine gunner, looking left and right along the way, looking at Pendulum City with interest.
When the off-road vehicle drove through the square in the west of the city, Li was standing on a high platform, indifferently looking at the soldiers who were training under the stage, and her short maroon hair was particularly conspicuous.
Raikna stared at Leigh, taking in every line of her. From the first time they met, Lekona's long, powerful legs impressed Raikna. It wasn't until the buggy had rounded the corner and Liz was no longer visible that Raikna withdrew her gaze and smiled at Oberen, "I didn't expect such a great girl to be in such a small place!" When I come back from errands, I must find a way to her once. But to be honest, I'm afraid one time is not enough! Well, are you interested, if so, I'll give it to you! β
Oberen's brow furrowed, he keenly felt a subtle hint of anger in Rigore's body. To Raikna's question, he calmly said, "I have people I like. β
Raikna laughed and said, "Hey! Don't be so serious, come out and relax! Well, well, let's not talk about this topic anymore. But I really want to know who can make this guy tick your mind. β
Oberen smiled peacefully and did not answer the question.
Lecona and Oberen, each with five men, drove four SUVs and galloped towards Asmo. Rigore noted that the minions did not carry any heavy firearms at all, except for the pistols they had with them. Raikna and Oberen, on the other hand, didn't even have firearms.
In the middle of the night, the speeding convoy arrives in Asmo and wakes the quiet town from its sleep. After briefly explaining their intentions, Lecona and Oberion inspected the room where Sue had been staying and questioned almost everyone associated with Sue, including Byrne. Some of the things suspected to have been used by Sue were extracted and preserved.
Lekona's minions were almost always combat-oriented, and Oberen's men included a biochemist, a pilot, a communications and electronics specialist, a hunter, and a warrior.
Sue's popularity in Asmo is neither good nor bad. Many people loved this quiet and mysterious young man, not to mention that his eyes were so charming. There were just as many people who hated Sue and hated his overly pretty eyes. No matter what kind of person it is, seeing the menacing momentum of the Dark Dragoon, and the silence of Payne's company, they all know that Sue is going to be unlucky. He hated Su's natural elation, and when he answered the question, he couldn't help but add fuel and vinegar, and he was charged with many additional crimes, wishing he would die sooner. Those who like Su were reluctant to cooperate at first, so they suffered a lot. Raikna's servants and tormentors are connoisseurs. Even Byrne's will was only enough to resist for half a minute, for after a brief questioning, one of Lecona's servants had two of his fingernails pulled out.
The only one who resisted to the end was a woman, the woman who tried to seduce Sue in the bar. She's not bad-looking, but she's not the type Raikcona likes, maybe because of her childhood growing up in the wilderness, or maybe because of her indulgent life in recent years, Raikna smells mutant tissue in her, and she can't help but lose interest. And he had always been impatient, so a few minutes later, a strange red fire and a woman's screams erupted from the inn where the torture was being used.
When Oberen and Rigore arrived, they saw only the charred corpses of Racona and the woman on the ground. Oberene sighed, but didn't say anything more.
The convoy briefly replenished some water and fuel in Asmo, rested for two hours, and when it was light, it headed out for the jungle in Asmo.
The dead woman is said to be the lover of the owner of Payne's company, but the company's top brass was never seen until the convoy left Asmo.
With the help of the not yet very bright skylight, Oberen and the Hunter searched carefully through the jungle. Oberen's henchmen were the best hunters Rigore's ever seen, and knew almost everything in the jungle. A few days had passed, but the hunter had traveled almost along the path of Lieton as if he were there, and found the pole of the tree that had been broken by a bullet. Oberen, who had not spoken much, looked at the small building not far away at about the same time as the hunter.
Rigore stood at the end of the line, but had already taken in all the details. Raikna is simply powerful, but Oberene is incomprehensible to him.
This gray-haired, gray-eyed, pure-faced young man had mastered so much that he even included skills such as painting, which were useless in the wilderness. But there is still no idea what Oberen's own main ability is, and at what level.
Hu spent half an hour searching the small building from the hunter and Oberen, and finally stepped into the room where Sue and Leigh were fighting. As soon as he entered the room, the experienced hunter sniffed sensitively, for him, there was an extremely faint smell of Sue in this room. This is an extremely rare occurrence. You know, they only found this place by tracking the traces left by Li, and in the entire jungle, Su didn't leave them even the slightest clue.
The only ones who were able to enter the room were the Hunter and Oberen, and the others stayed outside so as not to inadvertently destroy the clues. After carefully inspecting the room, Hu Cong's eyes fell on the long table leaning against the wall. There was a noticeable break in the contact between the edge of the table and the wall, and there were also large scratches on the wall, the marks looked very new, as if the table had been violently and rubbed against the wall for a long time not so long ago.
The hunter removed several tubes of spray from his backpack, alternately sprayed them on the long table, and then took out a lens to take a closer look. Through this filter, you can see a vague upper body silhouette emerging on the desktop, the curves are concave and convex, the skeleton is relatively delicate and delicate, it should belong to a female body, and the edges of the silhouette are continuous colored lines. These lines represent different time periods, so you can roughly determine the origin and trajectory of the traces.
The hunter took a quick look and understood what had happened here, so he handed the lens to Oberen. Oberen took it and looked at it, his brows furrowed slightly. Of course, he knew what had happened here. After a moment's thought, Oberen threw a look at the hunter and shook his head.
The servants were a little surprised, but it was their mission and duty to obey their masters unconditionally.
By the time Lecona, Rigore, and the others were finally able to get in, the spray on the table had completely evaporated. What they learn is that there has been a fierce fight in this room, and that Sue has left traces, mainly the smell. For the hunter who had strengthened his third-order sense of smell, he could barely tell Su's whereabouts from this extremely faint smell. If Su deliberately concealed it, there would be no way to track it, but the place where Su rested, especially when his mind and body were relaxed, would still leave some traces.
What Raikna didn't know was the hour-long fierce battle that had taken place at this table.
Raikna thought for a moment and said, "Sue is out of pistol, and it looks like she doesn't have a spare guy. Then the first thing he should do is replenish a melee weapon. Then we should first go to the nearby settlements to look for clues, Kangwen, and list all the surrounding settlements. β
The electronics expert brought by Oberen took out a flat-panel computer that was only one centimeter thick, turned it on, clicked on the screen a few times, and brought up a map. According to the map markings, there are three settlements within a hundred kilometers of the jungle.
Raikna casually drew a semicircle on the map, threaded the three settlements, and said, "Look for them one by one in this order." β
The biochemist chimed in, "I think we should first examine the jungle to make sure the invaders aren't from the protozoars here, and then track down the person." β
Raikona frowned and said, "That's it, Oberen is in charge of the search here, and I'll go after Su." Once the search here is over, catch up and meet me as soon as possible. Oberen, what do you think? β
Oberen nodded and said, "I should spend two days here." I'll look for you in two days. β
The matter was thus agreed.
As Lekona's group left the jungle, Su Zheng looked helplessly at the full glass of liquor in front of him. It was a pungent wine, and it was a wine of the old days. Although it is not an expensive wine, the vintage has guaranteed the preciousness of this wine. In the smell of wine, there is a faint spicy taste, and Sue's skin has a faint sense of pinpricks. The level of radiation in this glass of wine is reasonable, and adults who are surviving in the wild can bear it. Of course, mutations may occur over time, but as a mercenary, who knows if you can survive until your body mutates?
Sitting around the table were twelve large, rugged men with tiger-like appearances, all of whom had obvious scars visible on their exposed skin. The man at the head was already in his forties, and his size was huge enough to fit Sue completely.
The table is exquisite, a boutique of the old era, but the house is very simple and leaky on all sides. The food on the table consisted mainly of roasted meats, ranging from ferocious rats and rotting wolves to mutated pieces of meat from unknown creatures. There was a lot of meat, and there was only one bottle of wine, and half of the bottle had been poured into the cup in front of Su, and Su smiled bitterly.
This table of rough men, dressed like homeless beggars, is the famous falcon mercenary. The dilapidated headquarters and the food that was only slightly better than the wandering mob were the things they used to entertain Sue. Falcon mercenaries are well-known in the vicinity, and they have a good reputation for success and efficiency in completing missions. However, mercenaries are a high-casualty business, and instead of abandoning the disabled members like other mercenaries, the falcon gathers them in nearby settlements to provide for them, which is a very large expense, and almost all of the falcon's income is consumed. Not everyone agreed with the Falcon Leader's policy, so by now, there were only twelve people left in the group. In order to make more money, Falcon had to work for nearby companies, taking on high-risk missions that other mercenaries might hesitate to fight on the front lines of the battlefield.
Looking at the full glass of wine in front of him, Su really didn't know what to say. He didn't like to drink, especially strong and bad wines, but he didn't know how to refuse what might be the last bottle of wine on the team.
As the commander of K7 said, snipers are very popular everywhere, especially mercenary teams like Falcon. In a time when long-range explosive weapons are very rare, the sniper is the main force to suppress the opponent's heavy firepower. Therefore, as soon as Su arrived at the headquarters of the Falcon and said that he was introduced by the K7 commander, he was immediately welcomed by the Falcon leader and invited Su to join the Falcon.