"The batch of mysterious parts drawings that the Haisen Chamber of Commerce brought to the commission for manufacturing before is most likely not the drawings produced by the relics, but part of the 'Titan blueprints'. The Orlan royal family probably wants to keep it secret and scatter the drawings to forge them. It's a pity that this kind of technically difficult drawings can't be produced by any of us, except for those who have high-precision factories and special machinists."

"Thanks to my grandmother's foresight, we have invested a lot of manpower and material resources in the field of machinery over the years, and have trained a large number of excellent mechanical engineers. Outsiders don't know that the mechanical technology mastered by our Song family is at least twenty years better than that of other families in the Federation."

"Originally, we were businessmen, and we didn't plan to put our eggs in one basket. Collaboration is not indispensable. But the trouble is that according to the current situation, the Oran Royal Court definitely does not want to cooperate, but to swallow everything in my Song family. When their people steal the core technology of the factory, we lose our value. The new king of Orlan is too ambitious, but his vision is limited, and he only sees mechanical technology as a tool of war, and is far from seeing it as the direction of future civilization."

“.”

Starfall City.

This is a well-known mechanical city in the Federation.

The city's convenient rail transportation network and nearby mineral deposits once produced about one-third of the military's mechanical exoskeletons for the Federation.

But no one knows that there is a little-known high-precision secret factory under Starfall City-[503 Heavy Industry Machinery Factory].

This is the Song family's property.

At this moment, in a luxurious bedroom in the 503 underground factory, Song Can and his wife Monica were parting and talking.

"Monica, this is the 'Inheritance Key', which contains everything from our Song family. You must take care of it. The Lionheart's receiver has been arranged, you take the key and Master Morton first, they will leave through the secret passage first, and hide. ”

"But what about you?"

"All the attention of those guys is on me now, and only I stay, so many people are missing from the factory without suspicion. As long as it drags on until tomorrow morning, I'll be able to figure out how to leave."

"No, let Master Morton go first. No matter what happens, I'm with you. ”

"My dear Monica, it's too late to go. I used a very important secret piece left by my grandmother in the Oran royal court, and found out an accurate information, that the new king had conspired with the Bai family to directly control me and seize the Song family with the soul control secret technique. Now I've used all means to delay, but it won't be long. Moreover, the Southern Continent has recently suffered a loss in the hands of the Titan Warframe, and it will inevitably regard the machine factory as a first-class military target. I suspect that Starfall City may have been targeted, and in the next few days, there will inevitably be enemies. When that happens, we won't have any chance. ”

"But."

"My dear Monica, mechanical technology must be the future of civilization, factories can be given up, wealth can be restarted, but as long as people are still there, the hope of our Song family is still there. Grandma put the Song family in my hands, and I will never let it decay here. Take our Song family's hope and our unborn child to the Old World. I bet on the future of our Song family on the side of the Alliance Army. ”

“.”

Song Can is still white and fat.

But his face has faded from the childishness of a teenager, and the mustache he has grown is also full of the calmness that a mature businessman should have.

Monica looked at her husband and stroked her bulging lower abdomen, her eyes full of reluctance.

She wanted to stay, but as a former Orlan professional agent, she knew the means of organization.

If you don't leave, you will become a burden to be blackmailed.

Before the couple could talk more, there was a knock at the door.

"Young Master, the agents of the Lionheart Family have arranged to pick them up, and now they have to leave."

"Hmm. Got it, Mr. Dove. ”

Song Can responded.

Turning his face to look at his wife, he sighed and said goodbye, "My dear Monica, you must take care." ”

Monica was already full of tears, and although she couldn't bear it, she could only turn away.

After the people left, Mr. Hato, who was dressed in a crisp suit, walked in.

After sending off his loved ones, Song Can's face was no longer soft, and all that was left was a deep one.

The situation is already very urgent.

Mr. Dove reported: "Young master. It has been arranged according to your requirements. But forgive the old man, you just put the 'inheritance key' in the tavern, for fear of the person who answers."

As an old butler who has been loyal to the Song family for a hundred years, he knows everything about the Song family.

Of course, I also know the importance of the "inheritance key".

This is everything for the Song family.

Among them are the locations of underground treasures that no one else knows, vault passwords, mechanical drawings, transcendent information, secret treasures, bonds, the contact information of various shadows, and the black materials of the federal bigwigs

A few decades ago, the Song family was the first chaebol of the Federation, and although it has not been so famous over the years, the background is still beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Suffice it to say, the energy released by that key is more exaggerated than anyone could have imagined.

It can even turn the entire Federation upside down.

Mr. Hato, too, is worried that something so important will fall into the hands of people who don't trust it.

Song Can knew what the old man was worried about, and explained: "The Bai family's methods are extraordinary, and they have coveted my Song family for a long time. Although Miss Carter is trustworthy, in the current situation, the Lionheart's shadows may not have been rebelled. If there is a problem with any of these links, then I have no secrets around me now. Therefore whoever gets the key will be woe. If the 'key' is on my wife, once she is caught, she will not survive. On the contrary, if she hadn't, she would still have a chance to live, and she would still be used to blackmail me."

“.”

Mr. Hado listened without speaking, and his cloudy eyes were full of relief.

This young head of the family is wiser and calmer than outsiders see.

Everything has been taken into account.

As he spoke, Song Can added: "What's more, you also know the person who answered." That one can be trusted. ”

Mr. Dove looked at him in surprise: "Oh? ”

He was curious about who else could be trusted in this situation.

Song Can thought of something, the small eyes on her chubby face gradually faded away, and she said lightly: "Miss Carter brought secret training over there, and Ji Xun came." I entrusted it to him. So even if I die, the key won't fall into the hands of outsiders. ”

After looking at his grandmother's arrangement before, he knew everything.

This is an "outsider" who is more suitable than any Song family.

It is also a person that others will never expect.

When Mr. Dove heard the name, the worry in his eyes disappeared instantly, and he sighed with emotion: "Oh, I see. ”

Yes, if it's that one, of course it's worth trusting.

What's more, if the Song family is really gone, the most suitable holder of those things is none other than him.

Speaking of this, Song Can looked at the silver-haired old man, and couldn't hide his shame: "Mr. Dove, you are the person my grandmother trusts the most, and you are also the person I trust the most. You know the situation now, and those people must be watching you all the time. That's why I couldn't arrange for you to leave tonight. Tomorrow morning, I will arrange for you to go out of the city to escort a batch of ordnance, and then you can find your own chance."

This is the last chance.

He wanted to leave the Song family's most loyal old housekeeper.

But before he finished speaking, Mr. Dove shook his head, interrupted him, and asked, "Young master, I'm leaving, what about you?" ”

Song Can hid the strange color in his eyes: "I'll figure it out myself." ”

Mr. Dove shook his head with a smile, he had already seen through everything: "I'm leaving, all the pressure is focused on you, young master." Your last chance to leave is gone."

"Me"

These words broke the thoughts in Song Can's heart, and what he wanted to say, he swallowed it in his mouth, but he couldn't say it.

Mr. Dove saw his embarrassment, and didn't dwell on the topic anymore, but sighed slightly: "Young Master Can, the old man won't live for a few years. With the grace of Miss back then, I am where I am today."

Of course, the old man knew that he must be the "key target" that was most watched by the outside world among the core members of the Song family.

The priority level is even higher than that of the head of the family, Song Can.

After all, he has witnessed the complete development of the Song family for a hundred years, and has mastered almost all the secrets within the family.

Once you leave, then it will inevitably arouse suspicion, and no one will be able to leave.

Mr. Hado is well aware of his situation.

But instead of worrying about his safety, he looked at Song Can with a relieved face, and said, "Before, I thought that Young Master Can's wrists were almost a little stiff, too timid and gentle. It may take a few more years to fully control the Song family. Now it seems. The young lady was right. ”

“.”

Song Can listened, his eyes were full of essence, and he didn't speak.

Mr. Dove's old face was full of smiles, and he continued: "After the death of Miss, Young Master Can, you have stabilized the internal strife of the Song family in a short period of time, and you have traveled to the council to win the support of several major families, and have preserved the rights and interests of the Song family to the greatest extent. The Song family, which others thought was bound to fall apart, was finally perfectly preserved. In the eyes of outsiders, these are all arrangements of the young lady. But only the old slave knows that the young master walks on thin ice every step, how far-sighted"

He is by Song Can's side every day, not to mention outsiders, even inside the Song family, and he is also the only one who can see the wrist of this young helmsman clearly.

After a pause, the old man continued: "Later, the royal court of Oran was restored, and other families all clinged to the new king. Only Young Master Xuan was aware of the ambitions of the royal family from the beginning, and made some misleading 'absurd decisions'. It is precisely because of contempt that there is today's opportunity, otherwise the Song family would have ceased to exist a long time ago."

Mr. Dove has never been a man of few words.

It's the first time I've said so much in front of Song Can.

But it's like a parting word.

Not to mention, no chance.

"The old man's life is wonderful enough. After the young lady left, in fact, I no longer wanted to deal with these mundane things. The reason why he still dominates the position of this 'big housekeeper' is not because he is greedy for anything. It's just because of Miss's entrustment that the old man help the young master Can, and wait for you to completely take over the Song family."

"Now, it's okay."

He sighed with relief and continued: "Many times before, when there was a crisis, the old slave thought that he needed to use some of the back hands left by the young lady. But not once. Every time, young master, you handled it just right. Once it was an accident, then every time it was like this, and it was not obvious, it was your true ability, young master. No one else would have done any better. ”

It's a pity.

If it weren't for those changes in the Southern Continent, the current Song family would definitely be completely on the right track.

The new helmsman of the Song family must also be a high-profile business wizard.

“.”

Song Can listened to those words silently, and did not deny it.

The Song family has a big business, and the owner of this family is not so easy to be.

Among them, only he knows the danger and sourness.

Listening to Mr. Dove's words, Song Can finally couldn't help but whisper: "Since Grandma has put the Song family in my hands, I won't let it collapse here." ”

Hearing this, Mr. Dove smiled slightly.

His wrinkled face seemed to have heard the most comforting words for him.

At this point, the old housekeeper said a meaningful sentence: "The hope of the Song family is in you, Young Master Can. ”

Song Can didn't know why, but when he heard "hope", his expression showed a touch of bitterness.

In this situation, he tried his best to only do it to this extent.

But the Song family is in their own hands, and now they are facing the threat of annihilation.

Mr. Dove saw the hint of self-deprecation in his expression, and said, "Young Master, you don't have to blame yourself, you have done well enough." ”

“.”

Song Can didn't speak, only sighed slightly in his heart.

How can you not blame yourself.

Although it is an irresistible reason, after all, the Song family is in danger of collapse in their own hands, and the feeling of powerlessness is indescribable.

Nothing can be said to save the situation now.

Song Can's thoughts were flowing, and suddenly, Mr. Dove said in an indifferent tone: "Young master, you know, you actually have a better choice to protect the Song family. But you're too kind to choose that. ”

“.”

Song Can listened and looked up suddenly.

He looked at the old man who had been loyal to the Song family for a hundred years, as if he had guessed what the other party was going to say next.

There was an indifferent smile on the corner of Mr. Dove's mouth, but there was a sharpness in his eyes that he had never seen before, and he said in a calm and decisive tone: "Madame has left, but she may not be targeted." Ten minutes later, I'll make an excuse to leave the machine shop through the back door. As soon as I leave, I will inevitably attract those who are watching. Young master, you find a way to take the opportunity to leave. ”

Song Can couldn't help but shake violently when he heard Rao is current state of mind: "Mr. Dove, you!! ”

Right!

That's actually the best solution!

Let Mr. Dove, the great butler of the Song family, attract the enemy's firepower, which is the best "fire target" for others to evacuate!

It's the same for him Song Can!

Song Can didn't think of it.

But I never thought of it that way.

Because in this way, all the fire is attracted to Mr. Have, and the old man is certain to die.

Since Mr. Hado proposed this plan, of course he knew what his move meant.

The old man didn't have any fear of death on his face, only a relieved smile: "Miss knows that Young Master Can, you have a kind heart, and you once entrusted the old man to tell you a reason at the right time." I didn't have a chance to say it before, but now it's just right. ”

As he spoke, he looked at Song Can and said solemnly: "Miss said that in the position of the person who is talking, many times it is involuntarily. It is a good thing for a businessman to value love and righteousness, this is your human nature. But sometimes it's also the enemy's weakness to deal with you. You have to understand that no one has the perfect choice to take care of everything at all times. Your hesitation will not only harm you, but also kill many more people. ”

“.”

Song Can's eyebrows lit up as he listened.

He knows that very well.

Mr. Dove was like a cold-blooded scalpel, dissecting human nature, and continued: "It's like the seventh uncle of the young master before, who ate inside and out, colluded with the official, and betrayed the interests of the family. Originally, it was to be disposed of according to the clan law, but your second grandfather came to intercede, and you just expelled from the house for the sake of blood kinship. This incident eventually led to a lot of troubles, including the collective defection of Longcheng Cheng, which caused the family to suffer huge losses and many deaths. It's all the seventh master who is vengeful and making trouble in the dark. Later, it was the old slave who sent someone to dispose of it."

“.”

Song Can listened quietly like a sincere student.

This incident is indeed the bitter fruit of his indecision.

Mr. Dove finally said: "But after today, you can only rely on your own decision, young master." ”

As he spoke, he glanced at his pocket watch.

The old man, who had been punctual all his life, finally bowed to the head of the family to whom he was loyal: "The old slave is gone." Master Can, take care. ”

Song Can shouted softly: "Mr. Dove! ”

however

Mr. Dove didn't embarrass Song Can.

There was no room for him to refuse.

After saying that, he disobeyed the order of the head of the house for the first time, turned around and left the room without hesitation.

Song Can looked at the back blankly, and his heart felt like a hollowed out piece, empty.

This scene is like when he watched his most beloved grandmother pass away.

The old man who cared for himself is gone.

In the dark wilderness, a reconnaissance team of two hundred people had quietly touched it.

It is a purely industrial city, and the city is brightly lit.

The steam boiler clattered incessantly, and the tall chimney billowed and spewed exhaust gases.

In the dark wilderness, it sounds like a sleeping and snoring steel monster.

A pair of eyes hidden in the darkness stared at the city, already revealing a look of greed and murder.

Mechanical technology was taboo in the Southern Continent.

Other cities are still burned and looted, but in the mechanical city, there is only one result of slaughtering the city.

"Ahead is 'Starfall City'. This is a very important mechanical town in the Eastern Wilderness. There is intelligence that there may be a hidden production base for the Titan Mecha. Everyone disperses and infiltrates, don't do it yet, look for suspicious targets to mark out. Wait for the follow-up army to catch up, and then slaughter the city! ”

"Yes, Captain!"

“.”

After listening to the instructions, the Assassins scattered and disappeared into the darkness.

Ji Xun, who was hidden in the team, looked at the mechanical city that was still in normal production in front of him, and muttered in his heart: "It shouldn't be too late"

If it can still produce normally, it means that there are no major changes in the city.

Caterina said that the Song family had a secret workshop here.

Coincidentally, people from the Southern Continent also set their sights on this city.

I was going to come on my own.

I didn't expect to run into a military operation, so I came with it.

Ji Xun had actually guessed that the Southern Continent would not be destroyed for a while and a half, and he would not behead the Oran Royal Court.

Then the military task at this stage must be to focus on the uprooting of all kinds of mechanical factories.

They could wait for the new king of Orlan to consolidate his power.

But he will definitely not let the Titan Mechanical Warframe that can threaten the top powerhouses of the Southern Continent be mass-produced.

Without thinking much about it, Ji Xun's figure also disappeared in the darkness and hurried towards the mechanical city.

(End of chapter)