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When the gate of the manor opened slowly, the melodious and melodious violin music had already drifted into Zero's ears. The tone of this piece made Zero feel familiar, and the name "Fantasy Rondo" automatically came up in his mind. Zero finds it strange that he has never heard any music played by the violin, at least until now when he woke up in the Z7 base, this is the first piece he has heard played by the violin.
But he knows the name of this song, which is really strange. At the same time, I also know that the current melody is low and melodious, and it circles sadly at the syllables, like a lover whispering, but it is just the introduction and prelude of the whole song. Next, the tone will fall like a maple leaf from the sky, with the taste of an aristocratic salon. Furthermore, the flexible and smooth Spanish style in the middle section, followed by the luxurious piano sound accompanied by a large section of fast-paced fast-bow section, will push the whole piece to its climax. At that time, it will be the first day of the banquet, and then the song will slowly fall back, the beginning and the end will be connected, and the ending will stop abruptly, leaving people with infinite guesses.
These weird "knowledge" flashed through Zero's mind, and he didn't know how to master the art that only nobles would understand. But soon, the arrival of the waiter made Zero no time to think deeply. After parking the car, Zero walked towards the Gothic building deep in the manor along the cobbled path under the guidance of the attendant.
Tonight, the manor of the Black Rose family is magnificently decorated, and it is different from the introverted atmosphere that Zero saw before. It does not have aristocratic corruption and luxury. The dinner has already started, and the dinner hosted by the Black Rose family is in the form of a buffet. This form is loved by nobles, and the form of buffet can liberate people from the rigid and rigorous dining table.
People can eat and talk anywhere in the manor, instead of being restricted to one table at one place.
After submitting the invitation, Zero was taken to a quiet hall. There are luthiers in the hall playing atmospheric but low-pitched music to match the soft light in the hall. This place is different from the banquet outside the manor, who can be invited by Beyoncé to this living room for dinner, who is not a prominent figure in Asgard.
Speaking of which, it was because of Beyoncé's face that Ling was able to enter here.
In order to attend tonight's banquet, Zero found the dress he wore at the last celebration banquet out of the closet. The dress was well cut and generous in style, making Ling stand in this hall full of rich men and gentry, not look shabby. It's just that the youngest of these big figures in the hall is a middle-aged man in his thirties, and a young man in his early twenties like Ling who stood in the hall immediately attracted the attention of the guests.
Zero didn't think anything of it. Just as he was about to ask someone to ask where Beyoncé was, he heard an old man's voice shouting cheerfully: "Isn't this Mr. Zero? It's rare to see you here. It's a pleasure to meet you." .”
An old man with white beard and hair, tall stature, and a flushed face greeted Zero. Zero didn't know who he was, but the old man stretched out his hand and patted his brow and smiled, "Look, I'm so confused that I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Meblos Lambston, The dog Charles was rude to Mr. Zero and his subordinates that day. I have always wanted to come to apologize, but I heard that Mr. Zero has been busy with a crusade against a foreign race recently, and he did not return until recently, so I have not had the chance to meet each other. I didn’t expect to be able to do it tonight Seeing Mr. Zero, Mr. Zero must have a drink with me."
Hearing that the old man claimed to be Charles' father, he remembered that the current owner of the Lambston family was indeed named Meblos. Seeing that old Ross looked familiar, and didn't mention the fact that the leader of his guard was killed by himself, Ling felt unpredictable and profound towards the head of the Lambston family.
He smiled, and the waiter picked up a cup of red wine, and greeted Meblos: "This glass is to Mr. Meblos. I wish you a long life, so that the Lambston family can live forever."
Meblos smiled, and touched Zero's bosom. The two looked at each other haha and drank the fine wine in their cups. At this time, a waiter came to Zero and whispered that Beyoncé was welcome. Zero said goodbye like this, and when he walked away, the smile on Mebros' face gradually disappeared, replaced by a gloomy expression. He, an old fox, couldn't understand what Ling said just now.
Zero Na's congratulatory speech implied that his son Charles was ineffective, so there must be someone like Meblos in order for the Lambston family to maintain its glory forever.
Mebros said softly: "Youth is successful, let me see when you can be proud."
Naturally, Zero couldn't hear Meblos' words. Under the guidance of the attendant, Zero saw Beyoncé in an elegant room outside the hall.
Zero entered the door, and the waiter closed the room for the two with gentle movements. Tonight's Beyonce is still wearing the smart clothes she saw that day, and Zero looks at her a little strangely. Originally, she, the head of the family, should be dressed in a fancy dress, after all, she hosted the dinner.
Beyoncé laughed: "I know the attire is a bit rude tonight, but the dinner is just for outsiders, just to provide necessary cover for some big shots. The real main course is to stay for a meeting on the slave program , all program participants are required to participate. Of course, including you."
Pointing at Ling, Beyonce picked up a glass of wine on the table and said to Ling: "But before that, we have some time to taste the wine. You have to be prepared, the upcoming meeting will not be so leisurely. "
Zero smiled, noncommittal.
"By the way, I heard that you went to crusade against the El tribe a few days ago, and your work went well." Beyonce asked casually, and raised her glass in greeting.
Zero replied: "Although there were some small episodes in the middle, it went smoothly. After all, the level of civilization of the El tribe is not high, and my army uses weapons of the new era, so the victory came without any suspense."
"Really?" Beyonce said nonchalantly, "But how I see it, you don't seem to be so happy to win."
After drinking the amber liquid in his arms, Ling felt that he drank a mouthful of flames. His handsome face immediately flushed, and he breathed out a mouthful of alcohol for a while, then shook his head and said: "It's nothing, it's just my own problem."
"Anyway, I have time now, do you want me to give you some psychological counseling." Beyonce smiled and said: "I know very well that the feeling of being apart from a special life is not so good, especially like us who still hold A leader with a conscience."
She emphasized the tone of the word "conscience", which made Ling look at the head of the Black Rose family in surprise.
Beyonce shrugged her shoulders lightly, and said: "Why? What's so strange about this? While exploring the wilderness, it means sweeping away other life forms. Intelligent life like the El tribe, I should personally order to get rid of them. There were only three or five. It was really uncomfortable at the beginning, but in order to survive, it was the only way to do it.”
Survive.
This is a realistic word, human beings need to survive, and mutant beasts and intelligent races also need to survive. But the problem is, they are on the same planet as them. And when this planet does not appear to be particularly vast, in order to survive, it is inevitable for some life to become dust.
This is the price of evolution.
Nodding, he said: "I understand. And even if things happen again, I will still make the same decision. Survival of the fittest, there is nothing to say. If the alien race is powerful, humans will be eliminated, which is perfectly normal It’s just that I’m thinking, is there no other way to survive other than killing?”
"This proposition is a bit too big." Beyoncé put down her wine glass and rested her chin on one hand. The plain glasses reflected the yellowed light in the elegant room. At this moment, Beyoncé's eyes were hidden behind the reflection, making it difficult to see what she was thinking at the moment.
After a while, she continued: "It's better to leave these problems to scholars, but it may not be a bad thing for you to think so now. Trying to think about problems from different angles, and finally solving problems, is every day. The quality that a superior person must have. As a superior person, we have to face many problems and the complexity of the situation, which far exceeds everything we have to face when we are soldiers."
"The problem that fighters face is very simple, that is to try their best to kill their opponents. But the superiors are not like this. Although the ultimate goal is to defeat the opponent, in the process, sometimes we even need to join forces with our own enemies To solve problems. Principles are not well reflected in us. For the sake of profit, principles can also be given up. The only thing we can stick to is probably the bottom line in our hearts." Beyoncé used Said in a tone full of exclamation.
Ling Wei felt something, looking at Beyoncé who looked like she was in her twenties. It is hard for Zero to imagine how much responsibility and sacrifice she has to shoulder on her slender shoulders to get all the way to the present.
What is certain is that it must be a hardship beyond zero imagination.
"Okay, let's not talk about this. Get ready, the time for the meeting is coming." Beyonce straightened her body, and at this moment, the slight weakness before that was swept away. What caught Zero's eyes was the capable and agile Black Rose Patriarch again.
The meeting room of Black Rose's house is very large, with a square of 500 meters. However, very few people attended the meeting, only seven or eight people. Once such a small number of people are placed in the conference room, the space will appear very spacious. In addition to Ling and Beyoncé, there were two elderly people and three or four young men and women who attended the meeting. It's just that only the two old men can get a seat at the main table. As for the young people who should be juniors, they sit in the back row to show their distinction.
To everyone's surprise, Zero also got a seat at the main table.
The faces of the two old men were as usual, and they even smiled, looking at Zero with admiration. But Zero knew that these things were just pretending. Behind the eyes of those two people, there was something else hidden. And those young people were not so calm, one of the handsome-looking man with long hair stood up and protested: "Dear Miss Beyoncé, I thought tonight is our Asgard three A private meeting of a wealthy family. I didn’t know that there was a third party attending. I didn’t know that this gentleman is your new favorite.”
A cold light flashed in Zero's eyes, and he looked at this arrogant man awe-inspiringly. The young man's eyes flickered at first, and he wanted to retreat. But then he seemed to think of something, but he kept looking at Zero, refusing to budge.
At this time, Beyonce said lightly: "The participants in this meeting are all participants in this slave hunting plan. This gentleman is Zero. At present, he is my partner and a participant in this operation." , is not my new favorite. Mr. Harbes, next time please pay attention to your words. As a woman, I am far less generous than your father. Are you right, Mr. Austin."
Sitting on Beyoncé's right, the old man with mustache smiled and said, "You are very tolerant, Miss Beyoncé."
He said coldly again: "Habes, get out now."
"Father!"
Habes looked at his old father, not believing that he would help outsiders. Only Austin said lightly: "I don't want to say it a second time."
Only then did Habes look at Beyoncé angrily, glared at him again, and then walked away. As a result, the already empty meeting room seemed even more spacious.
Zero lowered his head, except for him at the main table, the other three were all heavyweights in Asgardli. Of course, Beyoncé definitely comes last. As for the two old men, the one named Austin was the head of the Helburn family, and the one who was sent away was his second son Habes. It was heard that old Austin liked the second son very much and intended to change the name of the heir in line, which made the eldest son of the Helburn family, Nocleland, quite talk about it, so that two factions were split. But the old Austin is still in power in the Helben family. As long as he does not fall for a day, the family cannot really split.
For such things, it is very common among wealthy families, and human beings are always keen to fight for power and profit. And according to the public's evaluation of old Austin, this old man who likes to play tricks, there is no guarantee that such a situation was not caused by him deliberately, and it may be convenient to control family members.
As for the fat old man sitting on the left of Beyonce, it is Charlotte, the head of the Planning family. Charlotte looks like a kind and benevolent man on the outside, and there is always a spring-like smile on his fat face. A pair of eyes have been narrowed into a slit for many years, making him always look like he is smiling. But Ling saw that when those thin eyes opened and closed, they were full of cold light.
A person with such gaze must have a cold heart. In fact, the Plannings, who are engaged in the military industry, continue to expand and explore the wilderness every year. As for how many species or refugees died at the hands of this fat fox during the exploration, it is unknown.
It is said that the hands of the high-ranking person are covered with blood. Compared with Charlotte and Austin, Beyonce is undoubtedly the least bloody. As she said, although she can sacrifice her principles, she still has a bottom line. As for the two in front of them, I am afraid that their interests are their bottom line.
"Okay, gentlemen. If there is nothing else, I will announce the start of the meeting." Beyoncé stood up and supported the frame of the flat glasses with her fingers. She stretched out her green fingers and pressed a few times in front of her desk Down. The table looks like it is made of nanmu, but it gives birth to the flash of light keys. After a command is typed, a row of laser projectors appears on the edge of the wooden table.
The laser projector shoots out streaks of cyan rainbow lights, which continuously interweave a three-dimensional topographical map in the air. But in the blink of an eye, the vast terrain map of a mountainous area appeared in everyone's eyes. Beyoncé stretched out her hand and virtual-pressed on the topographic map, and finally adjusted to the appropriate picture through continuous rotation and stretching. In this frame, there is a small town to the east.
The town is small, but the facilities are basically complete. Although the three-dimensional topographic map has been reduced to a certain extent, everyone can still see clearly that there are high concrete walls around the town. There are eight sentry towers on all sides, but it is not clear what weapons are inside. The town is centered on a small assembly square, and the buildings are paved on all sides. Two roads neatly meet at the assembly square, dividing the town into four areas neatly.
Most of the buildings in the town are low-rise one-story houses, and to the west is a row of shantytowns, which should be the poor areas of the town. On the east side, there stands a church-like building, which is the tallest building in the town.
"This is Pavalich. It is located in a mountainous area 350 kilometers south of the Frost Forest. It basically lives an isolated life. The town's economic system mainly produces furs. There are many excellent hunters in the town. There are many low-level ability users. They go in and out of the fringes of the Frost Forest, hunting down and selling the fur of low-level mutant beasts. Every year, adventure merchants come to the town to purchase, which can be said to be quite profitable. But in fact, the fur business is nothing but It's just a superficial cover, their real business is... black gold!" Beyonce said in a deep voice.
Immediately, a few gasps sounded from behind Ling. But the two old men at the main table were unmoved, but Austin's right thumb began to unconsciously rotate the ruby ring on the index finger, while Charlotte's eyes opened a little, and they were filled with greedy light.
Black gold, also known as oil, is called the heart of the planet. After the cataclysm, the global environment and climate changed drastically, and the places where oil wells used to be are now no longer a drop of oil. This is the result of changes in the continental plates, and the direction of the earth veins is no longer familiar to humans. And the danger of the wilderness, the unknown area has become a forbidden area for life, which makes the limitations of human activities very serious.
This has caused difficulties in exploration, and even if it is inclined to the development of new energy sources, oil is still the most popular and efficient combustion in the continent. Because the price is comparable to gold, it is called black gold.
Beyonce is also a shrewd master, and the subtle reactions of Austin and Charlotte cannot escape her eyes. She was very satisfied with the emotional expressions of the two big men, so Beyoncé continued to throw out her bait: "Of course, Pavalic doesn't own oil wells or anything like that, but a foreign race with them. It is a barter transaction. And Pavalic is making huge profits from it. This information was accidentally discovered by my people, and then spied out by pretending to be an adventurous businessman. Then, everyone, please read here."
With the swipe of Beyoncé's slender hand, the map moved immediately, and the movement stopped when the indicator floating in the void cut obliquely to the southwest for about 120 kilometers. Appearing in the eyes of everyone is a corner of the Yinshuang dense forest, with ancient trees and undulating mountains, there is nothing special about it. However, when Biang Libi grasped it with her palm and lifted it up, the horizontal line of the map immediately rose, and part of the underground structure was presented to everyone.
So in Zero's eyes, the general outline of an underground city is shown in a three-dimensional map with simple lines.
"This, what is this?" Austin couldn't help it anymore, stood up and bent over to look in.
"This is an unrecorded alien race, gentlemen, they live underground like dwarves in legends, and have built a considerable scale of dungeons. My people have sneaked into dungeons, but only sent a rough The outline of the city disappeared without a trace, which shows that they have a complete armed force." Beyoncé spread her hands and said: "I call them the underground tribe, and they are the target of this slave capture plan!"