Bauhinia Federation, the capital.
Inside the President's Office.
A blizzard was blowing outside the window, and the heating inside was turned up to the maximum, making one feel as if being steamed by a heat wave.
Outside the secretary's office, a middle-aged man in his thirties and forties was waiting anxiously in a black windbreaker with a stern face.
"Okay, how many times have I told you!"
A few hours later, the door opened, and a secretary to the president came out: "The president is very busy and doesn't have time to listen to your little police inspector give a special report! You should go to your superior!"
"I've found it!"
The middle-aged man's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, but at this moment he was anxious: "But our heads didn't listen to me at all, completely ignoring the information that the brothers had suffered heavy casualties before, Mal, you are my best friend , you will believe me, you see..."
He couldn't wait to show the large stack of documents, all of which were about some supernatural events, or the horrific destruction that occurred during the pursuit of criminals. The body was also photographed.
"Lucius, you are indeed my best friend, otherwise do you think you can sit here safely?"
Mal shook his head and said in a hurried tone: "Just you need to know that I have a great future, and it is the limit for you to tell our secretary-general. What do you want me to do? Go directly to the president and say that there is a guy who wants to ask You tell a story about 'inhuman beings'... lol! Do you want me fired?"
"I'm sorry..." Lucius also blushed a little, knowing that some were difficult for others.
"And..."
Mal flipped through the documents he brought: "There is not enough evidence. S-class criminals already have very strong abilities, so there is no way to prove that they have a connection with supernatural abilities... Look, isn't this a lion? It's just a little bigger. Just click!"
"Damn it!"
Lucius was in a bad mood: "Have you ever seen a lion's skin that can't even be pierced by bullets? It's a pity that this incident happened in the Kingdom of Golden Oak, otherwise I will definitely get that skin and tell you to shut up !"
"Alright alright!"
Mal put his hands in his trouser pockets helplessly: "I have already reported it for you. My head told you to wait until now, and then let me tell you that he is not available. You can make another appointment! Sorry..."
"sorry!"
Lucius also knew how much pressure this friend was under, and he said firmly: "But one day, you will find that I am right! The International Special Search Service is no longer capable of dealing with the severe situations frequently occurring by non-human beings. A stronger and more responsive organization is needed!"
"All of this, let's talk about it after you climb up to the top chief of the special search department!"
Mal was speechless.
"I go first… "
Lucius was silent for a while, and then walked out of the official office, his figure disappeared into the heavy snow, looking a bit bleak.
…
Hoo hoo!
In the heavy snow, Lucius came to a research institute on the outskirts of the capital.
Not only is this research institute very small in scale, but it also looks very dilapidated. The brass doorplate is crumbling in the strong wind, with a bit of patina rust on the side, and the words 'abnormal human research center' can be vaguely seen.
"Teacher, I'm back!"
Inside the research institute, the old-fashioned boiler was roaring, making people worry that it would fall apart in an instant.
In the center of the laboratory, there is also a white-haired old man who is staring at a microscope intently.
"It's Lucius!"
The old professor turned around and rubbed his eyes. The white coat on his body seemed to have not been washed for a long time, and the collar was full of dirt, but he was in good spirits: "The things you brought this time are very valuable! "
He said in a fanatical tone: "This world is full of mysteries. Whether it is the giant wolf in the Siberian forest, the mermaid in the deep sea, or the supernatural beings among us humans, they all have one thing in common, that kind of mystery. Inducing them to mutate and acquire supernatural abilities, I call it X-factor. Unfortunately, there is currently no experiment that can prove the existence of X-factor, unless you give me a living specimen... "
"Sorry, teacher!"
Lucius said in shame: "This time, the lion monster sample of the Three-Eyed Sect was detained by the Golden Oak Kingdom!"
It's really a pity for him, after all, this is the closest to an abnormal sample.
"Our Bauhinia Federation has completely abolished the monarchy after a revolution, and advocates science and freedom..."
The old professor said another thing: "Because of this, in terms of recognition of the mysterious side, it is inferior to the Golden Oak Kingdom and the Pandorn Empire, and even religion cannot develop. This is a good thing to emancipate the mind, but There are also disadvantages... "
"You mean..."
Lucius was surprised: "The Golden Oak Kingdom also has an institution that specializes in supernatural research, and has it received official support?"
"I have a few good friends who communicated with each other through telegrams and exchanged some views on this aspect... From their few words, I have the feeling that the Golden Oak Kingdom's research on this aspect is far ahead of us! "
The old professor smiled wryly: "Of course, it may also be that I am too concerned. After all, the Golden Oak Kingdom and our Federation have only ended the war for a few years, and it is inevitable to be full of hostility. Whoever let the International Special Search Service claim to be An international inspector, but the headquarters is located in the Bauhinia Alliance?"
Lucius was silent.
In this world, among the three largest countries that first completed the steam revolution and industrialization and are the most powerful countries, Pandorn and Golden Oak are monarchy and constitutional monarchy. Only the Bauhinia Alliance completely overthrew the corrupt rule of the king. Became the pearl of freedom.
But at this time, with many colonies and even a bunch of monarchies around them, even the federal people themselves were a little worried.
In a world full of lunatics, the only normal person will be regarded as a different kind!
…
Almost at the same time, within the Golden Oak Kingdom.
"Our kingdom is not ignorant of the extraordinary world?"
Wu Ming stared at the Lord of the Kingdom in front of him, he couldn't see any emotion on his face, let alone worry or panic.
'To be able to completely hide emotions to such an extent, even some old foxes in the political arena can't compare! '
Andaniel was amazed in his heart, but said in a proud tone: "Of course! The strength of the kingdom is beyond what you can imagine now! Although those idiots in the Bauhinia Federation keep clamoring that we are a corrupt and backward system, But what do those upstarts who have no historical accumulation know?"
"Our aristocrats and royal family, because of our long heritage, have a certain understanding of supernatural power even after the catastrophe of the dark age. Although some people are skeptical, as long as there are still people who believe, we will support the establishment of several research institutions. , it’s nothing at all…”
"With the Kingdom Machine and the latest steam computer, they have made some discoveries so far."
Andaniel stopped here on purpose, looking at Wu Ming expectantly.
Who knew that Wu Ming just said "oh" lightly, and didn't express anything at all.
He doesn't know about the other types, but the priest's magic on his side is entirely based on spiritual power, faith is the channel, and is bestowed on the priest by the main god's space.
Priests and paladins themselves are nothing more than large signal receivers. At most, their physical fitness is better than ordinary people, but they are not high-level, and they are still within the range of normal people, unless the kingdom's technology has advanced to the level of Wu Ming's housekeeper's intelligence brain is at a comparable level, otherwise it would be hell if he could research anything.
The spiritual realm is still beyond the reach of the current material world.
On the contrary, if some vampires, werewolves and the like were caught and sliced for research, it is very possible to research something.
"Well, it's really boring, my lord pope!"
Seeing Wu Ming's unruly and indifferent appearance, Lord Andaniel could only surrender first: "I want to join the Church of Redemption, but I don't know what conditions are required?"
"Oh? Why do you have this idea?"
Wu Ming smiled.
"Naturally, this is because the church seems to have a strong background, and I'm also very interested in the rumored physical strength of those paladins!"
Andaniel let out a male knowing evil smile: "Of course, I heard from Carter that those priests will have all kinds of magical abilities in the later stage. I want the glory of the God of Salvation to spread on my family, no problem, right? "
No matter how unruly he is, he is still a nobleman after all, and he has to consider his own family and interests.
"In this way... this Lord Andaniel may be just a temptation!" '
Wu Ming's heart moved: "Is it possible to test the authenticity of the church through a Lord?" Even if it wasn't the entire kingdom behind him, it must be some great nobleman! '
But this matter is not harmful to him.
Wu Ming's biggest reliance is that his "God of Salvation" is real, can protect the souls of believers, and bestow magical powers on a large scale, which is not comparable to any other religion in the present.
Another point is that his church teachings are legal, and the approval process is also the same. He is aboveboard, and he is not afraid of any investigation.
"Originally, I thought that when the church developed to this scale, it was time to settle down, accumulate silently, and lay a solid foundation. But now, if there is a big noble behind the scenes to support it, at least within the Golden Oak Kingdom, it will be possible to spread the word as much as possible." No problem! '
Anyway, he wanted to promote a paladin, it was just a thought.
Thinking of this, Wu Ming agreed in his heart, but he still said: "I personally welcome you to join, Lord, but the God of Salvation has requirements, at least you must understand the teachings, can you do it?"
He doesn't require Andaniel to be a devout believer, but at least superficially obey, a pan-believer is still necessary, this is the rule!