Chapter 18: The Princess's Herald
When the Duke left the cabin, he had already made arrangements for the subsequent actions.
In the whole life of the Five Tigers, the only major thing is the safety of the Chief, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the Five Tigers exist for the life of the Duke of Chief.
Therefore, they knew the Duke's habits and hobbies, etc., in order to facilitate the Duke's all-round protection, and their working credo was that not a single mosquito without identifying the Duke and mother should not fly near the Duke. Therefore, every time the Duke travels, no matter how far or near, the close guards can be said to be leaky.
But this time it was an exception. Unconventionally, the Duke did not notify the security team in advance, and all information was fully disclosed. Even the news of the entourage of the son Zhao Ximin is well known. This style of behavior is incomprehensible.
Don't talk about the Five Tigers, even the Marquis Peter of the Lord was also confused for a while.
Putting all the eggs in one basket was what the Duke objected to the most. However, this high-profile trip, with such fanfare, and such a counter-act, is really confusing.
Wu Gang, the head of the five tigers, mobilized his mind, sensed the position of the other four tigers, and informed the position of the "Bingguo" at this time through brain waves and thousands of miles of sound transmission, so that they could perform their duties and prepare to cover and respond. Through the quantum key, he got in touch with the Minister of Security, Lu Zhenglin, and asked him to prepare for his son, Zhao Ximin.
"Hey, Gangzi, where the hell are you? Lu Zhenglin spoke quickly, but he was still a little breathless.
"Xiao Luzi, are you new here?" Wu Gang asked in a deliberately accentuated tone.
"Gangzi, I understand this. Isn't there a quantum key? Besides, if you don't tell me where it is, how can I answer it? Where can I find you?"
"Minister Lu, don't worry. As long as you remember the arrangements made before the duke's departure, everything will not go wrong. Wu Gang can only say that.
Wu Gang didn't know, and Lu Zhenglin didn't know that the real purpose of this trip was to expose all the tricks of the hidden enemy. Zhao Bingguo, who is the first duke in the world, wants to see whether public opinion is more looking forward to the appearance of "Yuzi", or how many people are duplicitous and want to use "Yuzi" to appear in troubled waters. Therefore, he had thought of all the possible encounters of the journey and made a careful plan.
Lu Zhenglin shook his head helplessly, and sighed, what are you doing so mysteriously, you personal guards are too dangerous. I don't believe the enemy is so powerful that they can break through my security defenses.
According to the rules of the Confederation's security work, the security of important people is generally not less than three lines of defense, one is close guard, the second is close defense within five meters, and the third is security from ten meters away to the effective range of sniper rifles. Zhao Bingguo, as the supreme leader of the Confederation, is the only first-class duke, the first person under "Yuzi", and his security level is naturally the highest. But all of this has to be decided by me in the end. For example, this trip.
As Minister of Private Security, oversee a team of hundreds and the world's most advanced arsenal. It would be impossible to say that without two brushes. But this Lu Zhenglin, in addition to being familiar with the duke, lacks sufficient understanding or experience of the harshness of politics. Therefore, Wu Gang, the Shadowless Tiger at the head of the Five Tigers, is always not so comfortable with him and his team in carrying out peripheral security.
"Xiao Luzi, you must grasp the time. Don't make a mistake. Wu Gang reminded again.
"Don't worry, little steel cannon. Lu Zhenglin replied.
The "Bingguo", like a swimming dragon, shuttles through the scorching magma. The automatic indicator shows that the current location is already in the mid-Atlantic ridge volcanic belt. The volcanic belt stretches from Greenland in the north to Iceland and the Azores to the Cape Verde Islands, a stretch of more than 10,000 kilometers, and the ridge is composed of basalt, which is the product of volcanic eruptions along the ocean rift valley. There are more than 60 active volcanoes.
This is exactly what the "Bingguo" can't ask for. In this way, the "Bingguo" is like a fish in water, and even if it is discovered by the enemy, with the existing technical conditions of the other side, it can only be helpless.
"Xiao Gangzi, pay attention, you have found an unknown object in front of you, which is swimming towards you, please pay attention to screening. "It's the princess's voice.
Wu Gang was taken aback, my God, who are you sacred, we are in the volcanic magma of the mid-ocean ridge, are you also coming? It is like a shadow that appears around at any time.
It was just the activity of his mind, and he forgot about the other party's supernatural powers.
"Hahaha, I won't tell you where we are, but you have to remember what Miss Ben said. The princess's voice was still so sweet, as if it was in her ears.
"Thank you, young lady, where are you, the Duke has always been concerned about you. Wu Gang said what he said in his heart.
"Quick, Wu Gang, the unknown object is less than 100 meters away from your boat. ”
The "Bingguo" braked suddenly, and only glided a few meters away, and the huge hull stood still like a huge piece of basalt, and its body was wrapped in magma.
On the big screen in front of the duke, a black dot appeared, getting closer and closer in the red magma, and slowly, I finally saw clearly, it turned out to be a cigar-like cylinder, but the diameter of the cylindrical body was close to one meter, and the entire length was about ten meters, which was much smaller than the nearly 100-meter-long "Bingguo".
"What is this?" the Duke asked first.
The duke knew all about the conversation between Wu Gang and the girl on the drop, especially when the other party told him of the unknown object, his heart suddenly tightened. Subconsciously told him that danger was looming. In such a scorching magma, there is no other record of the means of transportation known to mankind to pass through on earth except for the "Bingguo".
The Duke's thinking at this time was a bit obviously extreme. In the face of this kind of thinking, almost all the unknown objects that appear in front of him are considered weapons of the enemy. He didn't know that because of Zhao Ximin's entourage, the "Bingguo" carried a special energy imprint, although it operated in magma, those special creatures that inhabited it were also attracted by the high energy of the "Bingguo" and wanted to find out.
How is it possible that there is now an object that does not exist in the record, and that it is free-running in magma?
After thinking about it, there is only one possibility.
It's still that terrible name that comes to mind: Kane!
I really can't think of anything other than this monster.
On Earth, it is believed that as long as Kane is here, the impossible will become possible.
This is the limit of the human mind.
The Duke stared at the cigar that was slowly approaching him, hoping to find something in it. Except for the fact that it can actively avoid rocks and automatically find magma caves, the color is the same as magma, and the naked eye really can't find anything special.
The "Bingguo" has been lurking in situ, like a huge rock that has not yet melted at the bottom of the cave, although it has a certain effect on the slow flow of magma, but after all, it has not blocked the smooth flow of the cave.
The big cigar just managed to avoid the collision with the "Bingguo", and on top of it, in the space less than two meters perpendicular to it, it slowly staggered.
The Duke could see very clearly that the large cigar covered in magma could not find any characteristics that could be described except that it was a cylindrical thing in appearance.
However, one thing is certain, this guy is definitely a product of high technology, the existence of an automatic identification system, going in the opposite direction with magma, the speed can be maintained within a certain range, coupled with the material of its own shell, etc., all reveal the characteristics of artificial intelligence.
It wasn't until the big cigar disappeared from view that the Duke took a breath. Wu Gang asked whether to start it, and the duke asked him to wait.
Operating in magma, external surveillance equipment (plus radar, laser ranging, etc.) can only detect within ten meters. If it weren't for the water drops reminding him again and letting Wu Gang brake in time, otherwise, no one would be able to guarantee that the "Bingguo" in motion would not be the target of the "Big Cigar" attack.
Obviously, it was the water droplets who saved the "Bingguo" at a critical moment again. The duke again came to such a conclusion.
Nodding his head and pacing back and forth in the command cabin, he accidentally saw the position of the hull at the moment: the Atlantic Ocean, 17 degrees 37 minutes west longitude, 63 degrees 37 minutes north latitude, Eyjafara Volcano, 1666 meters high.
The Duke immediately realized that Eyjafara is one of Iceland's most famous active volcanoes, attracting many tourists throughout the year, who want to happen to witness the eruption.
Bigger shocks ensued. As soon as the word Iceland appeared, Reykjavík's word popped out of sight with a clatter.
The Nordic city closest to the Arctic Circle is said to be where Kane was once imprisoned.
Because the location of Kane's imprisonment changes from time to time, and few people really know about it, and it is often only after Kane leaves that there is a legend of Kane's imprisonment somewhere. On the other hand, it seems that the places where Kane is imprisoned will become famous because of it. It is true that wherever Kane has been imprisoned, it will become unusual, and no one can find a reason, so this glory has to fall on Kane's head.
It's no wonder that cigar-shaped unidentified moving objects can be encountered in the magma. Isn't that what the legend says? With Kane, there is no impossible.
Although the appearance of an unidentified object in the shape of a "big cigar" had some impact on the duke's travel plan, it did not hinder the overall situation.
The Duke did not tell Wu Gang that Kane was in Reykjavík. This is likewise a secret within a secret. Just take this opportunity to tell him to be a hundred times more cautious.
It seems that the first step of the split plan should have been carried out in advance. The duke paced back and forth several times with his hands behind his back, and the few words he clicked on made him finally make a judgment, and he resolutely made a decision.
Through the Quantum Key, the other four tigers all arrived at their predetermined positions and were on standby.
What the hell is the outside world like? Because it is in a state of radio silence, no message can be seen on the first-way network.
His own private security team was too busy to know what Confederate security was up to. The first duke of the first rank of the head of the Confederation was attacked by an unknown attack and his whereabouts are unknown, this is a big thing in the Confederacy, the marquis, earls, viscounts, and barons of the Shenjue Gate, haven't they studied a feasible rescue plan?
It is impossible for the Duke not to think of the above question. Only when all the information is combined can he make the right decision.
The Duke looked at his watch, and five seconds had passed since he had been in contact with the other four tigers.
It is impossible to give them more time. If you can't complete the scheduled action within five seconds, you are not worthy of being one of the five tigers of the Shenjue Gate.
"Activate the 'Bingguo' and break through from the Eyjafarah crater. The duke ordered Wu Gang.
At the moment when Wu Gang "received" the password, the "Bingguo" instantly accelerated from 0 meters per second to 150 meters per second. This incredible acceleration is one of the unique magic weapons of the "Bingguo".
"Bingguo" entered the automatic control operation mode.
Wu Gang left the cab and appeared at the door of the box, and the Duchess saw that it was the Shadowless Tiger who appeared, and smiled at him in a friendly manner, her eyes full of doubt. Without waiting for her to speak, Wu Gang immediately explained his intentions.
"Madam, according to the Duke's instructions, please take the children to the secret room on the first floor at once, where the Duke is waiting for you. Obviously, the Shadowless Tiger understood what Lord Nod meant.
"Oh, what's going on? I just wanted to ask what was going on, but when I saw Wu Gang's eyes, I immediately got up and agreed to do so.
Lin Xiuzhi asked Bai Ziling to come in and carefully pick up Zhao Ximin, took Lan Yue'er's little hand by herself, and soon arrived at the secret room on the first floor.
Sure enough, the Duke was waiting there with a serious face.
"Bingguo, what's going on?" Lin Xiuzhi asked her husband eagerly.
The Duke rose to greet Madame, walked briskly over and embraced her in his arms, patted his palm on her shoulder, and said nothing. His eyes were full of comfort.
The duke's gaze turned to Wu Gang.
Wu Gang understood, walked up to his wife and said respectfully: "Madam, according to the latest news, there are mysterious terrorist forces in the Confederacy, in order to ensure the safety of you and the children, wait for the Five Tigers to come to the mothership and pick you up and the children to a safe place respectively." Be prepared. ”
"I'm not going anywhere, I'm with the duke. Lin Xiuzhi replied stubbornly, holding the duke's hand tightly.
"Don't get me wrong, ma'am. This is an early arrangement in the travel plan. Parting from the Duke is to ensure the absolute safety of you and your children. Everything is under our control. Wu Gang explained.
"What do you mean, the duke wants to sacrifice himself to protect us? We are safe, but instead expose the duke to the guns of the enemy?" Lin Xiuzhi, who was born in a famous family, really thought online, Bing Xue was smart, and Wu Gang was dumbfounded by a few words.
"No, no, that's not what it means. Wu Gang was in a hurry to explain, but suddenly he couldn't think of a better reason. The long face was flushed with urgency.
Seeing this scene, the duke smiled slightly, reached out and patted the back of Lin Xiuzhi's hand, and said, Madame misunderstood what Wu Gang meant. Only when you and the children are absolutely safe, I have no worries, and I can command the battle with all my body and mind. You can rest assured that all the actions of the enemy are under my control.
Madame's eyes were red. He looked at the Duke with infinite warmth and said, "Bingguo, I don't want to be separated from you, whether we are dead or alive, we are all together, okay?"
The duke was suddenly slightly stunned, his eyes were a little sour, and he nodded helplessly.
"Madam, it's important for you to leave the Dash. This is an important move in the plan. Wu Gang knelt down without hesitation, "Only your departure is a necessary condition to ensure the safety of the nod. If you or your son suddenly appear anywhere in the Confederacy, you will be able to catch the enemy off guard, better mobilize the enemy's attack force, and ensure the absolute safety of the Duke. The Five Tigers of the Divine Jue Gate beg you. ”
Lin Xiuzhi was stunned by Wu Gang's actions. His eyes widened, and he glanced at the loyal young man who was kneeling on the ground, and then at his husband. The duke did not dare to look at her, his eyes glistened with tears, and he deliberately looked away.
"Good. Go ahead and get ready, and the children and I will be at your disposal. Lin Xiuzhi said righteously. hugged her husband gently, turned around and began to pack her clothes, ready to cooperate with her husband to sing a good song.
The duke returned to the command cabin as his wife and children. Wu Gang stared at the automatic control operation dashboard, and the "Bingguo" began to accelerate on its own, and after adjusting the running posture several times, there were less than ten seconds left before the Eyjafara crater.
At this moment, the unexpected happened.
The radar shows that the Eyjafara volcano did not erupt during this time, on the contrary, the active volcano that has been dormant for many years seems to have been forgotten by people, and visitors wear thick warm clothes and enjoy the extreme purity and brightness of the Nordic town under the clear sky.
When the Duke received the news, his brain boomed.
"Could it be that the heavens are going to die Qin?" slammed his palm on the desk in front of him, his eyes widened, and he roared loudly: "Good head, take it!"
Then he sneered again and again, whoever can take my Zhao Bingguo's life will not be born in the sky!
Hmph!