The figure was wearing a loose gray robe, and his khaki hair was quite sparse, but regardless of his momentum or appearance, he was like a majestic lion.
General Phocas!
This person turned out to be General Phocas, who had worked with the "Old Tune Group" before.
He is also the elder of the Senate, one of the commanders of the city defense army, and a representative of the centrist.
This made it difficult for Jiang Baimian to hide his surprise.
Boss Hugo's friend turned out to be General Phokas
From the perspective of identity, status and experience, these two people have nothing to do with each other!
The world is really wonderful, many things are always beyond your reasoning... When Jiang Baimian was calm, Shang Jianyao smiled and said hello:
"General, you still owe us a celebration feast."
Phocas moved his eyebrows:
"Aren't you surprised why me?"
"If the person sitting in your position is a real lion, then I might be surprised." I don't know which of the nine people is Shang Jianyao, who looks calm.
At this time, Jiang Baimian also returned to normal, smiled and said:
"The point is not who's saying it, but what's being said."
She was very curious, what would General Phocas have to find herself and others, and she would still pass the line of Boss Hugo.
Phocas sat upright, showing the old-fashioned temperament from the war years.
He said quietly:
"I want to know what you got from Marcus."
This... Jiang Baimian expected multiple answers, but none came close.
How did he decide in such a short period of time that it was us who did it? When Shang Jianyao obtained information from Marcus, the general was not even there! Although Jiang Baimian was mentally prepared for the exposure of his identity, he thought that it would not be so soon, at least two or three days.
Moreover, from the news that the "Old Tune Team" returned to the Ugo Hotel once, it was several days ago that General Phokas wanted to see them. At that time, they had just retreated from the highest arena and got the Key information in Marcus' memory.
As soon as it happened, General Phocas was sure it was us? Jiang Baimian controlled himself and did not frown.
Shang Jianyao made no secret of it and asked curiously:
"How did you recognize us?"
General Phocas smiled:
"You're still too young, you don't have enough understanding of the complexities of the world, and, you should have been lucky to have lost your awe in certain things."
After explaining the big truth in an old-fashioned tone, he added:
"There are so many strange abilities in the dust, all kinds of advanced technology from the old world, camouflage does not mean absolute safety, at least for me, it is ineffective.
"The first time you entered the highest arena, observed Marcus, and confirmed the environment, I recognized you, but I didn't think it was necessary to expose it. I can see what you can come up with. As a result, your performance is better than mine. Better to imagine."
Hearing this, Jiang Baimian couldn't help but glance at Shang Jianyao.
She had never imagined that such a thing would happen.
Although it is said that the main mistake is the lack of intelligence, what General Phocas said just now is indeed true - some choices made by the "Old Tune Group" lack sufficient understanding of the complexity of the world. Take an adventure.
The ability to make disguise ineffective, or, technology? The technology is not very similar, and there was no other electrical signal on him at that time. Biological results? For a while, Jiang Baimian had many thoughts.
She did not open her mouth to ask where General Phocas identified herself and others, because it obviously involved the other party's secret.
Shang Jianyao had no scruples about this, raised his hand and touched his chin:
"Some kind of ability
"Dog nose? Remember our smell?"
This, it's possible... Next time, remember to use irritating perfume... Jiang Baimian was all thinking about the problem, so he didn't correct Shang Jianyao's impolite words.
General Phocas nodded calmly:
"I have seen this kind of ability, and it can really see through your disguise, unless you spray it in advance, um, some research results in the biological field."
Pheromone fragrances? Jiang Baimian is no stranger to this.
She could hear what General Phocas meant:
"I use other abilities."
Seeing that the other party was obviously unwilling to answer, Jiang Baimian returned to the topic and said with a smile:
"After Ole's death, you played a crucial role in the political changes in the 'First City', and you didn't even know what secrets Marcus held there."
Phocas maintained a dignified attitude, but his tone was calm:
"I did make a little contribution, but it wasn't as critical as you might think.
"A lot of people who lived through the chaotic years were still alive during that time."
"That's it." Shang Jianyao said directly.
Jiang Baimian turned and asked:
"As the elder of the 'First City', the most senior general, what do you know about this?"
"You don't need to know." Phokas was as direct as Shang Jianyao.
The experienced Jiang Baimian was not choked, raised his eyebrows and said:
"What we have harvested is very important information, give me a reason to sell it to you."
Phocas has long thought about this question, and said slowly and slowly:
"Money and supplies should not have much value to you."
who said it? We haven't been so short of money until recently, but even so, we're still 6,000 ore from Terrence, three-fifths of Xiaohong... Jiang Baimian sneered in his heart.
Of course, the "Old Tune Team" is essentially a team that pursues more ideals, because its leader Jiang Baimian and important member Shang Jianyao are both idealists.
Phocas continued:
"I can offer compensation in two ways:
"One, you should do some things next, and I can give you the necessary help. I know that in your opinion, this is just a non-binding commitment, but as long as you understand my past, you should be clear , I have fulfilled all the promises I made, not a single breach.
"Second, I will give you two pieces of information, which are related to your future safety."
Jiang Baimian listened quietly and smiled noncommittally:
"Aren't you afraid that we will give you false information?"
"I choose to talk to you by face-to-face communication. It's not the only way." Phokas raised his chin slightly, "I have enough ability to ensure the authenticity of the information. Believe me, you can still be so equal. Talk to me because I don't want to make things bigger."
"Yeah, a general died suddenly and went to the grave. It is indeed a big event." Shang Jianyao was never weaker than others in his mouth.
This is similar to "hanging yourself and doing big things".
While Fucas narrowed his eyes, Jiang Baimian suddenly smiled and said:
"make a deal."
She agreed so readily that Phocas was a little unresponsive.
Immediately afterwards, Jiang Baimian added:
"But one more condition must be added, six thousand ore."
Six thousand ore? When Phocas heard the first half of the sentence, he had concentrated his energy and was ready to evaluate the other party's request, but the condition only made him feel absurd.
This is like when trading a strategic weapon such as a nuclear warhead, in addition to a large amount of arms, oil, batteries, food and other conditions, the seller also made an additional request for a "set of novels", or he successfully obtained it after bargaining. 10 ore discount.
"Yes, I will put it with Hugo." The sense of absurdity did not affect Phokas' judgment, and he quickly agreed.
Jiang Baimian didn't hide it, and told all the information he got from Marcus, including the passphrase "Messiah".
"Very good." Phokas nodded with satisfaction, "My two pieces of information are: First, the 'Hand of Order' is about to lock your identity; second, in addition to the 'Hand of Order', there are other forces looking for You, there are many of you that even I feel dangerous. I suggest that you go out less recently and see few people."
So fast... Jiang Baimian nodded lightly and asked another question:
"Why don't you 'First City' kill Marcus and Avia, and bury those secrets completely?"
"That would lead to worse results," Phocas replied rather vaguely.
After speaking, he slowly got up and said:
"You know where to find me when you need help."
…
After getting back the computer and on the way to the safe house, Long Yuehong blurted out in shock after listening to what the team leader said:
"You, did you really sell the information
"Don't ask the company's opinion?"
The importance of this information can be on the board of directors.
Jiang Baimian chuckled lightly:
"The company did not forbid us to sell this information."
Immediately afterwards, she put away her smile and sternly taught:
"Working outside, the situation is changing rapidly, how can I ask the company for everything? And it's too late.
"As long as the company doesn't explain in advance what it can't do, we don't have to be too shy.
"Besides, in a dangerous place, the follow-up situation is unpredictable, and it is one who can pull a helper."
Bai Chen nodded along:
"Whether it's Avia or the secret laboratory in the ruins of wasteland No. 13, it's very dangerous. Letting them take the lead, it's not necessarily a bad thing."
"Did you hear that? That's not what I said. It's Xiaobai who has a black heart." The smile on Jiang Baimian's face showed that she actually thought so too.
Just kidding, she said "um":
"After I go back, I will sort out the details of all aspects to see where there are hidden dangers of leaking our current safe house."
…
Red Wolf District, 19 Rosta Street, "Hand of Order" headquarters.
Things were going beyond Wall, Theodore, Constance, and others—it didn't take long before the target's "true" identity was in front of them.
"The Gray Man."
"Xue Yiyi, Zhang Qubing, Qian Bai, Gu Zhiyong..."
"Apart from Qian Bai, the earliest missions of the others were recorded in Weed City. Last year... This shows that they should have come from some major force."
While communicating with each other, Wall's eyes suddenly froze:
The team of Xue Yueyue and Zhang Qubing actually took on the task of arresting themselves!