It seems that neither Wilson nor Dr. Vogelbaum were surprised by this answer, but instead showed a 'sure way' expression.

It was only then that Minister Wilson reached for his cup and took a sip of his coffee.

The coffee is already slightly cold and bitter in the throat.

After taking a sip of coffee, Minister Wilson looked at the woman.

Said in a deep voice.

"Ms. Becca, I think I've made the stakes clear enough to you."

"And, I'm patient enough to wait for you to think about today."

"But I didn't expect you to have this kind of answer."

"To be honest, I'm disappointed."

"Aren't you really worried that the motherland will ruin your life?"

Leaning against a pillar in the hall, Becca took out a pack of cigarettes, lit one, and then asked, "You don't mind, do you?" ”

"I don't know how much effort I put into quitting smoking."

"But I can't live a day without this thing now."

"So if you mind, you can only ask the two of you to bear with me."

She spat out a smoke ring before she spoke.

"I'm sorry, Secretary Wilson."

"What you've said, what you've envisioned."

"These days, I'm thinking about it every day, thinking about it every day."

"I put myself and Ryan in the situations you mentioned, and I even imagined that Ryan would avenge me if I was killed by the Motherland."

"But these things, all these things, the possibilities you are talking about."

"You came up with it."

"Until now, at least, to this day, I have not seen, heard, or sensed that the Motherland wants to destroy the world."

"Honestly, what's in it for him to destroy this world?"

"And as far as I know, he cares a lot about his reputation and approval ratings, so there's no reason for him to do that."

Wilson looked at her and said, "If it had been a year ago, I would have agreed with you very much. ”

"But in the past year, the people of the motherland have changed very much."

"It's big enough to be like another person."

"He doesn't care so much about approval ratings and reputation now."

"He even blatantly killed federal officials in the Imperial Hall."

"If it weren't for the fear that tearing his face with him would anger him, and we don't have a good way to contain him at the moment, he would have been thrown in prison a hundred times!"

Dr. Vogelbaum said, "Leaving aside the possibilities envisaged by Secretary Wilson, your husband, William Vogelbaum. Butcher, however, really died because of the relationship between the motherland. ”

"Aren't you going to avenge him, ma'am?"

Becca took a puff of his cigarette and said, "You said that this has something to do with the motherland, so what about the evidence." ”

"You just gave me a video."

"Yes, the motherland is indeed present in the film."

"But it was another woman who killed William."

"What do you call her, oh, Storm."

"You say that the storm was instigated by the people of the motherland, but this is only your unilateral statement."

"But whether that's the case, I'm not sure."

"So I can't, and shouldn't, be for a video that can't be verified to be authentic, or even has no sound."

"Just bet on Ryan's future."

"So I don't think I can give Ryan to you."

"He's my child, and I want him to grow up as simple and happy as any other child."

"He'll meet the girl he likes in the future."

"He'll start his own family."

"He will raise his offspring."

"To live an ordinary life, that's what I want."

Minister Wilson shook his head and said, "But in fact, your Ryan is no ordinary child. ”

"He is a superhuman, he is the son of the motherland, and he may be the only existence on this planet that can compete with the motherland!"

"He was supposed to be a nuclear weapon to deter the motherland, but you want to make him a good boy."

"Oh my God, do you know what you're doing?"

"You're not helping that kid, you're erasing his future, you're putting the safety of the Federation at risk."

"To put it mildly, I can think that you are guilty of treason!"

Becca smiled, "Dear Secretary Wilson, after what I've been through. ”

"Yes, your words don't frighten me."

"In short, as Ryan's mother, I have the right and must defend my children."

"It's my responsibility to guide him to a better life and not raise another super bastard!"

Secretary Wilson let out a long breath.

"So, you've made up your mind?"

Becca had finished his cigarette: "Yes, and it won't change." ”

Wilson closed his eyes, and after a moment, said, "At the very least, you'll have to let me talk to Ryan." ”

"He's just your child, not your slave."

"He has the right to decide his own future."

Becca nodded, "You're right, Mr. Minister. ”

"He's still young, though."

"He's only eight years old."

"He can't tell right from wrong yet, so if you want to talk to him, of course you can."

"But it has to be when he's an adult."

Wilson opened his eyes and laughed, "Lady Becca, I admire your courage. ”

"Alright then, I respect your decision."

He drank the cold coffee, put down the cup and said, "Excuse me." ”

Becca sent them out the door, watching the two gentlemen get into the car and out of her sight.

Becca walked into the room, sighed, shook her head, and whispered, "Forgive me, Butcher." ”

"Ryan is all I have."

"I can't get him to avenge you."

"But I'm sure that woman will be sanctioned in other ways."

Becca looked at the time, it was almost time to pick up Ryan from school.

She went back to her bedroom, opened her closet, and prepared to change.

Just then, she heard a shrill whistling sound, and then the sound of a broken window in the living room.

Becca turned to open the door, just as she was about to see if something had broken through the window.

But when the door opened, I saw a flash of fire in the direction of the living room.

Then there was a violent explosion in her ears, and the field of vision was even more raging and blazing, and the flames were rushing towards her!

She flew.

Flames washed over her body.

Her consciousness vanished instantly.

A second before she lost consciousness, the figure of an eight-year-old boy flickered in her mind.

Ryan!

A flame rose, and then billowing smoke flickered in the black smoke, drifting high into the sky.

Stand on a high slope.

Secretary Wilson looked through his binoculars in the direction the smoke was rising and then got into the car.

The car drove back towards Bekaa's home.

In the car, Dr. Vogelbaum whispered, "Lady Becca underestimated your determination, Minister. ”

Wilson said with a gloomy face, "I don't want to do it if I could." ”

"But I can't leave the fate of the Federation to a woman."

"Since she doesn't want Ryan to be controlled by the Federation, then, she can only disappear."

Dr. Vogelbaum nodded, then looked out the window, a wary look in his eyes.

Shortly after they left Beka's home, Wilson gave the order to attack, and the soldiers who had already prepared destroyed Becca and the house with a rocket launcher.

Moments later, they arrived at the scene.

There are already soldiers on the scene to check the situation.

Soon, Becca's body appeared under Wilson's nose.

Wilson looked at the body, which was so badly burned that he couldn't see what it was.

Wilson said with a blank face, "Don't blame me, Ms. Becca. ”

"I don't want to kill you either."

"But you're in our way, you're in the way of the Federation."

"No one is above the Federation."

"You're no exception."

"But you can rest assured that we will protect Ryan and we will make him a good fighter."

"Trust me, you'll be proud of him."

After saying that, Wilson said: "How's the video faked?" ”

A man scurried over and lifted a laptop so that the screen was facing Wilson.

Inside the screen, Wilson saw a video.

In the video, a golden laser beam is shot into the house, followed by an earth-shattering explosion in the room.

At this time, the camera turned, and the motherland appeared in mid-air.

The eyes of the Motherland emitted a terrible golden light, and a sinister smile appeared on the corners of his mouth, and then he turned around and flew away, and disappeared in an instant.

Wilson nodded.

At this time, a car came to the neighborhood.

Then an eight-year-old boy got out of the car, yelled 'Mommy', and ran towards the house.

Several soldiers hurriedly stopped him.

Wilson beckoned the computer engineer to come with him with his laptop.

They came to the boy's side.

"You must be Ryan."

"I'm Wilson."

"I'm sorry, Ryan."

"It seems that it was our arrival that attracted the attention of the people of the motherland."

"He's supposed to be here to kill me."

Secretary Wilson snapped a look, and the engineer showed Ryan the fake video.

Watch as the Motherland inside shoots lasers and makes the house explode.

The little boy's eyes lit up red.

*

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*

Cayton Manor.

"Lucy, where are you, Lucy?"

On the TV screen, there was a burning ruin.

A mother is looking for her child in the rubble, her eyes red, her face stained, her clothes tattered and stained with blood.

She struggled to find her child and found it in a rubble, but the mother was apparently unable to move the rubble.

That's when Queen Maeve arrives, and the superhero easily moves the wall that was pressing down on the child.

Keep the child and mother in their arms.

Queen Maeve then said, "Get out of here first, it's not safe here." ”

With that, an explosion occurred in the distance.

Then a group of heavily armed soldiers ran past the camera, and in that group of soldiers, there was also a soldier wearing exoskeleton armor.

Immediately after, Starlight and other superheroes appear in the shot.

Those superheroes are fighting.

Finally, a figure draped in the Star-Spangled Banner flew down, shooting out red rays of light.

After some strafing, the battle ended.

That's when Queen Maeve appears in front of the camera.

"Our order is constantly being challenged, and our citizens are in danger at any moment."

"Supercriminals are always emerging."

"But don't worry."

"Because of us."

"Transhuman Regulation!"

"This is a division under the command of the Ministry of Defence and composed of the 'Delta Force' and the 'Group of Seven'."

"We're going to go one step further and be more precise in our fight against supercriminals."

"To guard the order of the Federation and protect all citizens."

"If you find a superhuman criminal, call the 'Superhuman Custody' hotline."

"The number is in the bottom left corner."

Lie in bed.

Azu, who just finished a 'big war' with Angelina.

He smiled and said, "This is a promotional advertisement for the 'Superhuman Supervision Department'? ”

"It's a terrible shot."

"It's been a long time since I've worn that suit, and they've had a Star-Spangled Banner for the stand-in."

"Moreover, it is still emitting a red laser."

"It's perfunctory."

Lie upside down on the bed, exposing your smooth back.

Angelina's black hair is hanging down, and her back is like milk.

Because of the strenuous exercise, my back was covered with beads of sweat.

She said lazily.

"I've heard Queen Maeve mention it."

"It is said that the Ministry of Defense believes that the previous image of you, the master, is more suitable for the topic."

"It also better reflects the identity of the guardian of the Federation."

"So they asked the stand-in to wear your original suit."

Azu shook his head and said, "They're really boring. ”

With his hand on Angelina's smooth back, Azu gently moved up and down and asked casually.

"Where is the construction project of the experimental base?"

Angelina rolled over and grabbed Azu's hand.

"Master, do you remember a man named Crist. Hank's guys? ”

Azu rubbed his hands here and there restlessly, and said, "My memory is not bad. ”

"Crist. Hank, isn't that the guy who competed with us in the last bidding bank? ”

Angelina's breathing was a little cramped: "Yes, it's him." ”

"Guy Crist really has a lot of energy, and he used some tricks that I had to negotiate with him."

"Negotiations?" Azu smiled, "What negotiations?" ”

Angelina said: "He wants to buy our space and has asked me to meet tomorrow night." ”

"Really?"

"It seems that the lesson he was given last time was not enough."

"You still dare to beat my idea."

Azu's hand slid down: "Tomorrow night, I'll go with you." ”

Angelina let out an 'um' sound.

A day has passed in the blink of an eye.

Night.

Crist Group Building.

Top floor.

Crist. Hank stood at the window, the night wind blowing his clothes and hunting.

He closed the window in silence.

In the window, his figure was immediately reflected.

The man's brow was gloomy, and he raised his hand, and next to him, a beautiful assistant who looked like a supermodel, handed him a cigar that had been lit.

Crist. Hank took a puff of his cigar and then exhaled a puff of smoke.

He's waiting.

Wait Angelina. Kayton.

When I think of this woman, Christ. Hank couldn't help but snort.

I think that he came all the way from Italy and was ready to do a great job in the Confederation and pave the way for his family.

Unexpectedly, a field bid was at a loss in the hands of that woman.

Thinking back to that day now, Christ. Hank didn't know why he was suddenly babbling gibberish.

so much so that he offended many powerful people in the audience.

In that case, it was like being possessed by a demon.

After that night, he was really frightened, and so far, he even went out of his way to find a priest to exorcise himself.

As a result, of course, nothing happened.

Afterwards, Crist. Hank's personal physician believes that it may have been because he was too nervous at the time, causing a nervous disorder.

Thus not being able to control their own behavior.

Crist. Hank grudgingly accepts this explanation.

Afterwards, he also found himself back to normal.

And recently, he has relied on some of his family's connections and influence.

Pushed Angelina to the negotiating table.

"Hmph, even a woman dares to fight with me!"

Crist. Hank decided that not only would he take the field from Angelina's hands tonight, but he would also get the woman to bed.

Only on that woman, Christ. Hank was able to wash away the humiliation of the day.

At this time, there was a sound of footsteps behind me.

A male assistant walked in to report that someone from Angelina's side had arrived.

A moment later.

Crist. Hank met Angelina, as well as the blonde man he saw at the auction bank that day, who was suspected to be Angelina's boyfriend.

Tonight, this man is in a black shirt and white suit, with blonde hair, glasses, and a good demeanor.

Angelina was like a bird, holding the man's hand and looking at Christ. Hank was a little jealous.

He called an assistant and didn't know what he said, and laughed.

"Miss Angelina, good evening."

"Your beauty is only matched by the stars."

Crist. Hank didn't look at the man next to Angelina, as if he was transparent.

was treated as air by the other party, Azu was not angry, but Angelina's eyes flashed with anger.

The woman raised her chin and let out a cold 'um', and then when she looked at Azu, she changed to a smile like a spring breeze.

"Mr. John, this is Christ. Hank. ”

She didn't even bother to call the word 'sir', which showed that she was very interested in Christ. Hank didn't have a good impression at all.

Crist. Hank was stunned, he didn't think that Angelina was so faceless, and he was unhappy in his heart.

Said at the moment.

"Now that Miss Angelina has arrived, shall we start our meeting?"

Let's talk about it.

He invited Angelina to take a seat.

Just as Azu was also walking along.

Just now with Christ. Hank's assistant, who had been talking to him, stepped out and held out his hand to stop him.

"I'm sorry, sir."

"Tonight Crist. Hank only invited Miss Angelina, so if you want to sit in here. ”

He pointed to a spot in the corner.

The meaning of ridicule is fully revealed.

Angelina was about to have a seizure, but Azu gently patted the back of her hand.

Azu smiled: "I'm really not the protagonist tonight, it's okay, just listen." ”

He walked over to the corner where the assistant was pointing.

At this time, Christ. Many of Hank's team whispered.

"Who does he think he is, isn't he just good-looking, and he is Miss Angelina's boyfriend. Otherwise, where would he be qualified to set foot in such a place? ”

"Mr. Hank still treats him preferentially, this kind of person, where is the qualification to observe. If it were me, I would have blasted him out of the conference room a long time ago. ”

Although these words are low, they naturally can't hide from Azu's ears.

He was also not angry, sitting in the corner and looking at these people with the feeling of watching a monkey show in a zoo.

Look at their faces.

On that side, after everyone was seated.

Crist. Hank looked around, smiled at Angelina, and cleared his throat.

"So, for the acquisition of the N174 site, let's start the meeting now."

(End of chapter)