Chapter 346: Betrayal of the Empire
The three prizes were individually packaged in three boxes of different sizes, and the chairman of the organizing committee said, "Please Mr. Ji check your prizes." ”
Ji Xinghuo nodded.
Under the gaze of the on-site event officials and the Roman Praetorian Guard, he opened the largest box first.
This is the "Electric Potential Blade".
It is the most valuable of all the prizes, and it is also the most eye-catching, even if the real goal of the competition is "Starflame Pulse", but Ji Xinghuo doesn't want to be seen, according to common sense, look at this weapon first.
When I opened the box, a sharp aura suddenly came out.
This is a heavy war knife, the overall length is about one meter six, the appearance is simple and smooth, the handle is about 35 cm long, there are electric circles winding around it, the blade is more than one meter two, wider than the palm, the back of the knife is extremely thick, the gray and blue knife body has a dim electric light flashing, the tip of the knife is raised, giving people a feeling of heavy and sharp.
On the official website of the Global Marathon, Ji Xinghuo has already seen the information about this weapon, and the organizing committee has also promoted it as the biggest gimmick.
He reached out and grabbed the hilt of the knife and picked it up.
The people around were slightly surprised, this "electric potential blade" weighed 648 kilograms, but Ji Xinghuo lifted it effortlessly.
"Good knives!"
As soon as Ji Xinghuo held this heavy combat knife, he couldn't help but admire.
It is also a super three-star power, and the electric potential blade weighs more than five times that of the Heavenly Fury Blue Blood Spear, this is because it uses a rare material that is a specialty of the astral plane, which is generally called "Thunder Cast Heavy Alloy".
Thundercast heavy alloys cannot be synthesized artificially, and are extremely rare in the astral plane.
The main components of this alloy are "osmium" and "iridium", the two most dense metal elements, and the rest of the composition is unknown, with ultra-high electrical conductivity, after a special process of melting, it becomes a super alloy.
Ultra-high weight, ultra-low resistance, hardness and toughness are extremely superior, and it is an excellent conductor of star power!
In the precious metals market, thunder-cast heavy alloys are traded by the gram.
One gram sells for about 1,850 Asian dollars.
The "Seiko Institute" of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the New Roman Empire, in order to build this electric potential blade, has exhausted the inventory of the empire for more than ten years.
The material alone is worth more than 1.2 billion Asian dollars!
The most precious thing is the craftsmanship of creating weapons, and the weapon designers of Seiko Institute use seven high-quality and excellent xenomorphs, combined with the principle of electromagnetism, to attach to them, forming the effect of "electric potential pressurization".
The electric potential represents the ratio of the energy of the electric field, and the potential difference is the voltage.
It can be understood colloquially that this weapon is a unique step-up transformer capable of increasing the voltage to more than one million volts.
Perform lightning with a Blade of Potential, increasing power by between 50% and 120%, and increasing release speed by about 35%!
It can be understood that this weapon is a mage's staff!
But there's more to it than just an amplifier.
The Blade of Electricity also comes with "Mighty Elephant Power," an overrun ability that doubles the wielder's power when activated!
In addition, there is a "Rachel", which is to be used in conjunction with Flashstep, which can instantly slash at the target with a knife and with the weight and sharpness of an electric potential blade, even the armor of a heavy tank can be cut with a single sword.
Ji Xinghuo is most satisfied with its weight.
His bench press is currently 150 tons, and when the rotating magnetic field and dragon madness are stimulated, the strength increases dramatically.
Generally, weapons weighing tens of kilograms are too light to use.
Although the electric potential blade is only 648 kilograms, it is still a little lighter, but it is already very heavy compared to ordinary super weapons.
Considering the physical strength and star power consumption, the most suitable weapon for yourself weighs about 2 tons, but such a heavy weapon is generally very large, and it is difficult to balance the center of gravity when wielding, which will also affect your speed.
The Electric Potential Blade is still a bit lighter, but it's extremely dense and maintains a good balance between weight and volume.
Unless it's an apocalypse-level weapon, it doesn't get any better.
Ji Xinghuo held the electric potential blade, and his hand exerted a little force.
An electromagnetic star force is injected into the hilt.
In an instant, the entire sword lit up, the blade of the blade pulsed, and there was a crackling whistle, and the air around the blade was pierced.
Smack......
The nearest officials of the organizing committee, their hair and sweat hair stood on end, their skin was numb, and they hurriedly retreated a few steps.
Ji Xinghuo was overjoyed.
This is the most convenient weapon I have ever gotten, Lei Chi is only a super two-star, the power is insufficient, the Heavenly Fury Blue Blood Spear and the Demon Sound are super three-star, but it doesn't fit with him, and it can't compare to this heavy combat knife.
There was also a black thermoplastic insulated scabbard in the box, and Ji Xinghuo put the knife into the sheath, tied the strap, and carried it behind him.
Then open the second box.
Inside was a brilliant gem, the size of a fist, the tears of the stars.
Ji Xinghuo picked it up and felt it, confirmed that it was genuine, and put it back in the box.
Finally, there are xenomorphs.
Upon opening, I saw a reddish xenomorph, the size of a finger, with an irregular shape like a ruby.
Everyone present looked at the xenomorphs.
Ji Xinghuo quietly observed the others, there was nothing unusual on their faces, so he reached out and picked it up.
The information interface of Xenomorph immediately pops up in front of you.
[Xeno: Blazing Starfire]
[Grade: Overrun]
[Fusion success rate: 83%]
[Upgradeability: Yes]
Ji Xinghuo only glanced at the information, his face suddenly changed, and he said in a deep voice: "This is not the Xingyan Pulse!" ”
"What?" The chairman of the organizing committee was stunned for a moment.
The other event officials were all at a loss, and Luo Yimeng immediately flashed over, "Xinghuo, are you sure?" ”
Ji Xinghuo nodded solemnly.
Blazing Starfire is also a fire-type ability, and it's also rare. When the Führer mentioned the Starflame Pulse before, he said that it was difficult to distinguish and easy to confuse, so he deliberately entered the Xenomorph database of the Astral Boundary Department to find out.
Among them is the "Blazing Starfire", which looks exactly like the alien species in front of you.
At the first glance just now, Ji Xinghuo was suspicious.
However, since no one has ever seen the Starflame Pulse, and only heard of its name, and does not know what it looks like, it is not certain that it is wrong.
The Vientiane Star Pupil was immediately identified, and it could never go wrong!
"Sister Luo, see for yourself."
"It's a blazing spark, not a spark pulse at all."
Ji Xinghuo handed over the xenos to Luo Yimeng.
She observed carefully, and was a little skeptical at first, but when she heard Ji Xinghuo say that this was Blazing Xinghuo, she immediately remembered it, and asked the chairman of the organizing committee sharply: "What's the matter with you, xenos can also make mistakes?" ”
The chairman of the organizing committee is just a high-ranking alien, and although he has a high status, he is essentially a bureaucrat.
Faced with a question from a Heavenly King, he explained with a pale face: "Master Chaofeng, these xenomorphs are provided by the Imperial Astral Boundary Department, and the prizes are also escorted and preserved by the Roman Praetorian Guard, our organizing committee has no right to interfere, just cooperate with the publicity, and it is the first time I have seen the prizes with my own eyes." ”
Ji Xinghuo saw that he was not lying, so he looked at the guards in the vault.
"Who are you in charge of the escort?"
A tall Praetorian Guard general walked over, he took off his helmet to reveal the face of a middle-aged man, and said in a deep voice: "We have been staring at the prize all the time, and we have sent it here from the Astral Boundary Department this morning, and we have not let anyone get close. ”
Luo Yimeng asked, "Can you guarantee it?" ”
"Please Master Chaofeng don't question the quality and strength of the Roman Praetorian Guard." The middle-aged general snorted dissatisfiedly.
Ji Xinghuo's mind turned sharply.
If there were no problems with the Roman Praetorian Guard, there were two possibilities.
One is that the "Starfire Pulse" was secretly transferred, but the Roman Praetorian Guard did not find out; The second is the xenomorph provided by the Imperial Astral Boundary Department, which is inherently wrong.
If it is the former, there is a high probability that the Sun King instructed Midland Inhumans to do it.
If it's the latter......
Could it be that the Astral Division of the New Roman Empire could be mistaken even by a different species?
Ji Xinghuo and Luo Yimeng glanced at each other, and they both felt very tricky. In either case, it would be impossible to get the Starflame Pulse again.
Hopefully, the Imperial Astral Department is mistaken.
From the very beginning, there was no Starflame Pulse at all, and the Sun King couldn't get it with all his efforts, but the probability of this happening was very low.
The chairman of the organizing committee didn't know what to do, and suggested: "Mr. Ji, it should be the Imperial Astral Department that has misrecognized the xenomorph, you can choose another prize as a substitute." ”
"I just want Starflame Pulse." Ji Xinghuo immediately refused, "Please contact the Imperial Astral Department immediately." ”
"Okay, okay."
The chairman of the organizing committee took out the phone in person and contacted him.
"Minister Kirill......" He quickly told the person on the other end of the phone about the situation, and he was called the head of the Imperial Astral Department.
Ji Xinghuo heard the voice on the phone, and the minister's voice was very serious, saying that he would come over immediately.
A few minutes later, a tall, thin man arrived.
As long as the country has established the Astral Boundary, the people who hold the ministerial position are all high and powerful, and this Astral Minister of the New Roman Empire is also a legendary powerhouse, and he strode with a solemn expression at this moment.
"Master Chaofeng, Mr. Ji." He introduced himself, "I am Kirill Nikonov, Minister of the Imperial Astral Plane. ”
The two shook his hand.
Kirill immediately took the xenomorph, observed it for a moment, and then handed it to an expert-looking man who followed behind him.
"Minister." The expert studied it carefully for a few minutes and reported: "This is not a starfire pulse, but a blazing spark. ”
Kirill's brow furrowed.
But he soon stretched out again, and looked at Ji Xinghuo apologetically, "Mr. Ji, this is a mistake in our work." I hadn't dealt with this xenomorph before, so I handed it over to the xenomorph experts for identification, but the blazing Starfire was too similar to the Starflame Pulse, so I was mistaken. ”
"Is that so?"
Ji Xinghuo looked at the expert.
"I'm sorry." This expert is an old man, sixty or seventy years old, he is not an alien, he wears glasses on his face, and said ashamedly: "It's because I've lost my eyes, I'm old and my energy is not good, and I have often made mistakes in my work in the past two years, so it seems that it's time to retire." ”
Ji Xinghuo's expression was very ugly, but there was no way.
Previously, the prizes displayed on the official website of the Global Marathon had information on the xenomorphs, but there were no physical pictures.
So he couldn't be sure if the other party was really mistaken, or if he secretly changed the xeno.
The other party insisted on it, and there was no way to pursue it.
Kirill said: "Mr. Ji, I have the same proposal as the chairman of the organizing committee, and I suggest that you change a prize. Blazing Starfire is also an overlimit xenomorph, similar to Starflame Pulse, and there are more valuable xenos among the prizes. ”
Can that be the same?
Ji Xinghuo looked at the Astral Minister, not knowing if the other party really didn't understand, or if he pretended not to know the true value of the Starflame Pulse.
He couldn't help but think to himself, if only Manying was here.
Or there is a psychic hacker present to discern which of these people is lying.
"Give me a few minutes to think about it before you decide."
"Mr. Ji, please."
Ji Xinghuo and Luo Yimeng walked out of the vault, and the two flew into the sky together, soaring into the stratosphere like rockets.
"Sister Luo, what should I do?" Ji Xinghuo asked.
"I'm in touch with the Führer."
Luo Yimeng dialed the phone number of the Führer's office, this channel is encrypted and will not be eavesdropped, and she quickly reported the situation to Ji Daosheng.
Ji Daosheng asked, "Xiao Luo, what is your judgment?" ”
"That xenomorph expert is lying." Luo Yimeng replied very affirmatively, "What he said is not what he wants to say, someone has placed a spiritual imprint on him and speaks according to the will of others." ”
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds.
Ji Xinghuo was taken aback.
A small bird shadow appeared on Luo Yimeng's eyebrows, black and white, illusory and dexterous, and explained softly: "I have a 'Xuanling Bird', which has a variety of telepathic abilities, and can read minds for people with low strength. ”
At this time, Ji Daosheng replied: "I know." ”
His voice was calm, and he couldn't hear any emotional ups and downs, but Ji Xinghuo realized the seriousness of the matter.
This is the worst-case scenario.
The Astral Division of the New Roman Empire did not make a mistake with the Xenomorph, but it replaced the "Starflame Pulse". They did this, obviously not wanting the xenos to fall into their own hands, but wanting to hand them over to the Sun King.
This means that the new Roman Empire secretly made a deal with the Sun King, and even with the Federation of Americas.
This ally has betrayed again!
Ji Xinghuo didn't understand.
If the new Roman Empire can do this, it must know that the "Starflame Pulse" is a part of the "fusion" combination, how important it is to the Sun King, all of this must be agreed by the Iron Emperor, is he not afraid that the Sun King will advance to the "Son of the Star" and threaten himself in turn?
After two contacts, Ji Xinghuo does not feel that John Anthony is a man who keeps his promises.
Unless......
The Iron Emperor also got the benefits he couldn't refuse in this transaction.
"Xinghuo, do as they suggest for a prize, just treat it as if you don't know." Ji Daosheng said again, "You can also accept the Blazing Starfire." ”
"Yes, Führer." Ji Xinghuo responded.
The two landed and entered the vault, where Minister Kirill and officials of the organizing committee were waiting.
Ji Xinghuo said that he would not change it, and he wanted this blazing spark.
Kirill and the chairman of the organizing committee were relieved and apologized again to express their gratitude to Ji Xinghuo.
The Global Marathon is not over yet, and most of the runners are still running, but Ji Xinghuo did not stay to watch. He immediately returned to the hotel and boarded the plane back to APAC with Zhao Manying.
Also accompanied by Luo Yimeng and Xing Lie.
A few hours later, the plane landed safely at the airport in Chang'an.
(End of chapter)