Passing through the high-rise outer ring of Las Vegas, an empty lake appeared in the sight of everyone in the car. The elevated bridges twisting and circling like pontoons are built on top of the lake out of thin air, like fluttering and dancing ribbons, leading to the palace-like Golden Bellley Hotel in the middle of the lake.

"You said the owner of this hotel is surnamed Mellon?" Listening to Martina's introduction to the hotel, Robin asked suddenly.

"Yes, Kimberly? Mellon is the only daughter of Mellon III and the current holder of the Mellon family's power, Blake? Mellon's sister. "Martina, who is familiar with the inside story of the various families of the Federation, explained Kim Belly in detail to Robin? Mellon's noble background.

"I don't understand why the Ausvid family would allow another family to develop power on their own turf when this woman is so big. As you said, nearly 60 percent of Las Vegas' casinos and nightclubs have shares in the Mellon family. ”

"Although the ten major families of the Federation are politically-for-tat, they are very cooperative in business."

"Huh?" Robin couldn't help but look incredulous when he heard this.

"You may think it's weird, but it's just the way it is." Martina smiled helplessly: "Just like the Mellon family and the Auswid family, the Mellon family has a monopoly on the entertainment and luxury industries of the Federation, and in addition, they also run illegal businesses. The Osveld family, on the other hand, ran the arms business, so the Mellon family has always been the largest private client of the Oswald family. Moreover, the special surname of Othello also makes the Osvid family have to join forces with the Mellon family in order to quickly collect money. ”

"Why? Isn't this controlled by the House of Osvid? ”

"Yes, it is true that this place is controlled by the Osvid family, but the Federation is an open boiled country, so this control can only be covertly controlled." After a slight pause, Martina carefully sorted out her thoughts and said: "Eighty percent of the Federation's regular forces are stationed on Othello, but except for a small number of elites, most of the soldiers are not professional soldiers, they are amateur soldiers who come to serve in the military. As a result, the annual movement of troops is in the millions. And the soldier's salary during his service is also a large part of the federal military expenditure. The Ausvelds' financial resources are entirely dependent on the huge military expenses allocated by the Federation every year, so they will not let this wealth go to waste. This made it necessary for him to join forces with the Mellon family to get the soldiers to spend all their salaries during their service. Even some retired soldiers are reluctant to leave because of their attachment to the luxurious life here, so they join the huge mercenary army of Othello after retirement, and continue to live this drunken life. In Las Vegas, with the exception of the Kimberly Hotel, which is fully owned by the Mellon family, all other casinos and entertainment venues are jointly owned by the Mellon family and the Osvid family. ”

"It's a terrible business model...... Is everyone here so good at intrigue? After listening to Martina's words, Robin couldn't help but sigh to himself.

"This is the way of life of the Federation, and the words friend and foe are the most inscrutable things in the eyes of the Federation people. Because of interests, friends will become enemies, and enemies may become friends. Not only the Mellon family and the Auswid family, but also the Byron family and the Ford family, the Rockefeller family, the DuPont family. Speaking of this, Martina couldn't hide a tired look on her face: "It's really tiring to be a Federal, here, people have become slaves to money and **." Actually, I envy those who live in the Nine Star Republic. ”

"The Nine-Star Republic! ~" Robin's heart tightened, and he asked softly: "It's a poor country, why do you envy the people who live there?" ”

"I've heard that people there live a simple, easy life, and those who have the ability can climb to high positions with their talents and hard work, while those who just want to live a simple life can work quietly and spend their ordinary lives. Everything is so simple, there is no conspiracy, no trickery, you don't need to consider whether the other party is calculating yourself when you get along with people, everyone is equal, no one can trample on the dignity of others at will......" Martina longed for that utopian country, and suddenly turned her head to look at Robin: "Don't you think that kind of country is wonderful?" ”

"This ......" Robin didn't dare to look at Martina, his eyes flickering, and he turned his head away: "It does sound wonderful......"

"That's what Nishizawa told me that he used to be from that country and lived that simple, quiet life. He made me yearn for that place and I really wanted to see that beautiful country. It's a pity ......" Martina looked at Nishizawa, whose face suddenly sank in the front row, and didn't continue.

Martina's words were not finished, but both Robin and Nishizawa knew that she thought that the Nine-Star Republic would be destroyed and would become another Federation.

"There will be a chance......" Letting go of the clenched fist in secret, Robin said in an infectious voice, "If that country is really as wonderful as you say, then it will never be destroyed!" ”

“……”

After a brief silence, Nishizawa, who was sitting in the front row, suddenly looked back at Robin with grateful eyes: "That's right, my country was not so easily defeated. Miss, you will have a chance to go there, and when the time comes, I can take you to the earth for sightseeing, I promise, it is the most beautiful place in the universe! ～”

"Just you? A stowaway? Robin grabbed Nishizawa's fat ears and laughed loudly, "Haha...... You big talker. ”

Robin's sarcasm made Nishizawa blush, and his cute appearance made Martina hide her mouth and snicker. Unconsciously, the oppressive atmosphere in the car was diluted a lot by the laughter of everyone.

Moments later, the trio flew over the sparkling Las Vegas Central Lake and arrived at the imposing gate of the Kimberly Hotel.

In this era when technology has invaded every corner of life, the Golden Bellley Hotel has adopted a pure classical architectural style in a unique style. The long staircase, the castle-like stone brick façade, and the towering Gothic tower all make everyone who arrives here feel a different atmosphere, and the 100-meter red carpet laid on the long staircase makes all guests feel like they are incarnated as kings of the primeval era, and every move seems to be the center of attention.

Stepping out of the car door and looking up at the huge golden castle, Robin's eyes were not attracted by the glitz and glitz on the surface. His gaze was fixed on the tower, which was adorned with ornate sculptures, and his eyes showed a sharpness that seemed to be able to see everything.

"Hotels? Hum...... The fortress is about the same. With a cold snort in his heart, Robin withdrew his gaze and stepped onto the red carpet with Martina, who was radiant next to him. As an entourage, Nishizawa was assigned to another place.

Guided by the waiter into a special private room, Robin and Martina signed their names on the guest list, and then ascended the spiral staircase in the private room to the only Gothic tower open in the hotel.

Opening the dark, ancient door at the end of the spiral staircase, the sudden opening of the line of sight was suddenly filled with luxurious jewels, and the huge contrast between the front and back made Robin, who had always been secretly vigilant, speechless.

The arrival of Robin and Martina made the guests in the banquet hall pay their attention to them, and while they were amazed by Robin's handsomeness and Martina's beauty, they secretly laughed at the shocked expression on Robin's face, and silently evaluated Robin as a little person who was not worth dating in their hearts.

"Robin ......"

Sensing the contempt in the eyes of the guests, Martina, who had always maintained a reserved smile, secretly tugged at Robin's sleeve.

Sensing his gaffe, Robin hurriedly came back to his senses and said with a long breath: "It turns out that this is the Federation's drinking party...... What a luxury......"

"Hi Mr. Robin, Miss Martina. It's a pleasure to see you here again! ～”

Just as Robin and Martina were feeling overwhelmed by the sudden scene, a familiar voice suddenly sounded.

Robin looked away and found Calvin, who had been with them in person, striding towards them with a smile on his face.

Robin hurriedly greeted Calvin: "Mr. Calvin, I was really surprised by your appearance......"

"Haha...... To be honest, I'm not used to such a big scene. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to find an acquaintance with whom I could talk. After smiling apologetically at Martina, Calvin said self-deprecatingly.

At this time, more and more guests began to appear in the banquet hall, including many young talents from Othello, as well as some wealthy ladies from large families. At this point, Robin and Martina began to become less noticeable, and they were able to walk to the tower with Calvin, take a glass of incense, and sit down in a corner to talk about business.

Through Calvin, Robin and Martina learned that Alex had completely tilted their cooperation in their favor, and Calvin was valued by Alex for his right choice, and recommended him to join Othello's Ministry of Commerce as a civil servant.

After hearing Calvin say the news with great interest, Robin was a little puzzled. Because in the Nine Star Republic, all the power of the political axe is entrusted to the central computer, so in general, civil servants who are no different from clerks are disabled and retired soldiers and old people do simple jobs. Influenced by this habitual thinking, Robin couldn't understand why someone as talented as Calvin would take such a keen interest in such a tedious workflow.

(To be continued)