Extraordinary Pedigree.

Chapter 786 [Abnormal Capitalists I]

The next day.

Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Avenue, New York.

The Plaza Hotel, one of the landmark buildings of the Edici Federation, stands quietly in a prime location in Manhattan, exuding a noble temperament unique to the intersection of history and modernity.

The hotel's main entrance faces Fifth Avenue, just a stone's throw away from the south side of Central Park. It is surrounded by famous New York City attractions such as the Rockefeller Center, truly interpreting what is meant by "the center of power and wealth."

Today, this hotel, which symbolizes wealth, power and cultural elite, ushered in an even more special day.

In the hotel’s famous venue, the Oak Meeting Room.

An unusual meeting is taking place.

The Oak Conference Room is famous for its heavy solid wood decoration. The whole room is dominated by dark brown and gold, showing a solemn and cold feeling.

The conference table is a huge round table carved from a single piece of mahogany, with the top covered in a shiny patina.

The table was filled with elites in suits, their expressions were either stern or with a faint smile, and each of them exuded a sense of authority that could not be ignored.

They have different badges on their chests, symbolizing the huge power and wealth behind them.

The corridor outside the meeting room is also surrounded by layers of security.

The security personnel wearing dark suits and belonging to various consortiums were distributed on both sides of the corridor. Each of them wore a secret communication device and had eyes as sharp as eagles, always alert to any possible threats.

The room in the oak conference room was as quiet as if sealed in amber. Only the slight rustling sound of documents on the desk being occasionally turned over broke the stagnant atmosphere.

The atmosphere in the entire conference room was suffocatingly low. Everyone's eyes were focused on the documents on the desk. A storm seemed to be brewing in the silence.

click-

The door was suddenly pushed open with a crisp sound like a blade cutting through the thick fog.

The president of the Second Federal Savings Bank walked in front with a professional smile on his face, while the blond and golden-eyed young man behind him was the real protagonist of this meeting.
——The Heavenly Kingdom’s reserve resolver and fourth sword bearer: Hugh Abraham.

The moment the two stepped into the room, the door was quickly closed, and the sound was particularly loud in the silence.

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Then, the atmosphere in the air changed instantly, and an invisible pressure surged like a tide.

That was not ordinary hostility, but a powerful ether fluctuation. The abnormal capital think tank, which was comparable to a large-scale pedigree, turned its lock on Xia Xiu.

Their power is not aimless hostility, but a kind of temptation and deterrence.

A flash of red light flashed in Xia Xiu's eyes.

The warning system within the Heavenly Genealogy immediately appeared in his field of vision, with lines of crisis warnings rolling out.

——【Danger Alert】——

Locked source: Eight high-risk abnormal information entities!!!

Threat Level: Ω6+, increasing

Recommendation: Full defense or open the crown

NOTE: The connection to Eden may be forcibly severed.

Current link status: Unstable

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Xia Xiu felt the triple crown surging in his consciousness, almost breaking out of his body.

He pressed his left hand lightly against his chest, forcing the crown back.

Then, he raised his hand and took off the hat on his head. He elegantly held the silver cane in his right hand, leaned forward slightly, and saluted the eight people in the conference room. His tone was calm and appropriate, with just the right amount of calmness and majesty:

“Dear delegates, excuse me for interrupting, but Abraham is deeply honored by this.

This meeting is a reflection of my respect for you all, and more importantly, my expectation for our future cooperation.

I hope that our communication today can open a door to a win-win situation in the future.”

After the polite words were spoken, the eight Abnormal Capital representatives in the conference room looked at each other in different ways. Some smiled, some snorted, and some continued to look at Xia Xiu coldly.

As the Heavenly Sword Bearer remained neither humble nor arrogant, the Eight-Strength Force gradually withdrew, but did not completely disappear. Instead, they surrounded the spatial boundaries of the entire conference room and tightly blocked the entire space.

At the same time, a new warning popped up in Xia Xiu's field of vision.

[Connection lost warning...]
[Current status: The connection with Eden, the think tank of Heaven, is temporarily interrupted. You can unfold the crown to break through the restrictions——]
Xia Xiu remained silent. He just nodded slightly and stood still.

His posture was extremely calm, so calm that it made people's heart flutter.

As the reserve decision-maker of the Kingdom of Heaven, his every move and every word now will become a yardstick to measure his "sincerity".

His silence is a silent statement
——He is not afraid of the other party's temptation, nor will he let his rhythm be disrupted by anyone.

The atmosphere in the Oak Conference Room was like frozen ice, cold and tense.

Xia Xiu's silence was like an invisible stone tablet, weighing on everyone's nerves. In this oppression, the representatives of Abnormal Capital finally completed the blockade of the entire space.

They exchanged a secret glance with each other, and then began to stand up one by one to express their greetings to the Fourth Sword Bearer of the Kingdom of Heaven.

"I have long heard of your great name, Mr. Abraham. It is an honor to meet you today."

"The reputation of the Heavenly Kingdom Sword Bearer has long been known throughout the worlds. Seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed extraordinary."

"Your Excellency is willing to come here in person to discuss the affairs of Terra with us. This is a great blessing for the people of Terra."

Every greeting was polite and restrained on the surface, but could not conceal the complex emotions in the tone - curiosity, vigilance, and even a hint of hostility.

Xia Xiu just nodded slightly and responded with courtesy.

At this moment, the second president, Hanks, stepped forward from the side at the right time and began to act as a lubricant for the public opinion.

His voice had a conciliatory tone, which served as both a buffer and a guide:

"Ladies and gentlemen, this meeting today is already a historic moment in itself.

The presence of His Excellency Abraham, the Heavenly Kingdom's reserve decision-maker, shows that there is great potential for future cooperation between us."

He turned to look at Xia Xiu and gave a calm smile.

"Abraham, please allow me to introduce them to you one by one."

Xia Xiu nodded, his eyes sweeping around the round table at the capital tycoons hiding deep in Terra.

Their existence does not represent a single country or force. Their network permeates the entire global abnormal field. They are "enemies" and "peers" that the Kingdom of Heaven cannot ignore.

Today, they are able to gather here and temporarily put aside their conflicts under the call of the Kingdom of Heaven. This fact alone is enough to be regarded as
--"Miracle".

"Please follow me this way."

Hanks motioned for Xia Xiu to follow him around the table clockwise, and he pointed at the first representative.

"This is Mr. Marshall, one of the three founders of MC&D Co., Ltd., representing the letter 'M'." Xia Xiu's eyes fell on Marshall and he narrowed his eyes slightly.

This is a tall and thin man wearing a well-tailored three-piece suit with a shirt and tie that are very well matched in color.

His hair was gray and combed meticulously, his face was cold and deep, and there was an unconcealable confidence between his brows.

He wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, the lenses reflecting the light in the conference room, adding a touch of old-fashioned gentlemanly temperament to his entire person.

[Abnormal Capital: MC&D Co., Ltd.——]

One of the most famous abnormal capital organizations, its core business is to commercialize and service abnormal phenomena.

They provide anomalous goods and experiences to the world's super-rich and powerful, ranging from rare anomalous items to supernatural services and even anomalous creatures and experiences.

Their philosophy is threefold:
"Mr. M (Machel): Abnormal commercialization, providing "unique" luxury goods and experiences for the rich, emphasizing the "uniqueness" of the brand."

"Mr. C: No matter how dangerous or ethically controversial a product is, a company's goal is always to maximize profits, and morality is useless."

"Mr. D: The potential of anomalies is far greater than commercial profits. It is a means to reshape the rules of reality."

They provide a wide range of services to the richest and most powerful people in the world.

With clients across Oliting, the Edisi Federation, the Central Continent, and Daeva, there is never a time when a given project cannot find a suitable buyer.

Of course, they are willing to sell their goods to any buyer or group.

Without a doubt, [MC&D] is one of the most important pieces of the chessboard of the anomalous world; occasionally an enemy or checkmate of other players, but never a partner.

To [MC&D], this planet is an intricate network, a network that is currently under [MC&D] control, and winning and losing are meaningless terms.

Why move the pieces when you can move the board.

When the game can be ended at any time, there is only one reason to continue

——That is [Continue the Game].

They themselves are the players of the game.

The Kingdom of Heaven considers the activities of [MC&D Co., Ltd.] to be a major threat to the stability of reality and has designated it as a key target.

Xia Xiu had just ruined a project of the other party a while ago, and had also warned them.

To be honest, he himself was a little surprised that they were willing to participate in this meeting.

Marshall stood up slowly, bowed slightly, and spoke in a low and gentle voice.

"Mr. Abraham, this is our first meeting. I hope that some previous 'unpleasantness' of the company I represent will not affect our communication today."

His tone was full of politeness, but also had a tentative edge.

Hearing this, Xia Xiu raised a faint smile at the corner of his lips and said softly:

"Mr. Marshall's demeanor is as good as the rumors say. As for the 'unpleasantness', these details can be put aside in the face of the overall situation."

The moment the two looked at each other, it was as if knives were colliding invisibly, testing each other's bottom line.

The two men smiled and shook hands, but there was a hint of coldness and distance in their smiles.

There was an indescribable tension in the air, as if this was just a superficial greeting, but in fact, the testing of both sides had already begun in words and aura.

Hanks sensed this delicate atmosphere, coughed lightly, and showed his signature soothing smile, breaking the silence:

"Next is..."

Before he finished speaking, another participant from the same direction stood up.

This is a thin middle-aged man of medium build, wearing a gray workwear-style suit with his collar not completely fastened, giving off a casual and dangerous aura.

His right arm was actually a mechanical prosthesis, covered with silver-blue metal armor. The smooth and flowing design and the flickering faint blue light made it look like a sophisticated work of art.

"Vincent Anderson," the middle-aged man spoke, his tone casual yet steady.

The corner of his mouth curled up into a playful smile, and the mechanical prosthesis in his right hand slowly extended out.

"——A representative of Anderson Robotics."

[Abnormal Capital: Anderson Robot——]

A corporation dedicated to the development of anomalous technology and lineage intelligence, with a particular focus on anomalous automated devices, robotics, and computer systems with anomalous capabilities.

Its products are both anomalous and practical, serving wealthy individuals, anomalous capital organizations, and certain "hostile organizations."

The company was founded by Vincent Anderson, a technical genius with an almost fanatical interest in anomalous technology.

At the same time, he is also the current Terra's...

—— Pioneer of Thaumaturgy (the first person in Thaumaturgy).

Anderson Robotics is known for its highly advanced technology and stealth, and is one of the leaders in the field of anomalous technology.

They have only one philosophy:
"Anomalous technology is the key to future development and should be integrated into daily life—"

Their relationship with the Kingdom of Heaven is not very good either.

Heaven considers [Anderson Robots] to be a "source of dangerous technology", and the Buried Agency has attempted to raid its facilities and contain its products on several occasions.

Xia Xiu's eyes fell on the mechanical prosthesis, he raised his eyebrows slightly, and then politely extended his hand to shake his.

The mechanical prosthesis feels cold and hard, and seems to carry a sense of power that is difficult to ignore.

"Anderson Robot."

Xia Xiu repeated softly, with a hint of meaning in his tone, "I have long heard of your company's achievements in abnormal technology and engineering."

Vincent's smile deepened, he lowered his head slightly, and said modestly:

"Your Excellency is overpraising us. We are just doing some small business. How can we compare with a giant like the Kingdom of Heaven?"

Although his tone was humble, his sharp eyes were fixed on the blond young man, as if he wanted to capture some hidden intentions from his words.

Xia Xiu calmly let go of his hand and smiled faintly:
"A small fight? I'm afraid not many people will believe Vincent Anderson's modesty."

Hanks stood aside, looked at Vincent, then looked at Xia Xiu, smiled gently, and continued:

"There are also many potential areas of cooperation between Anderson Robotics and Heavenly Kingdom. I think this will be a fruitful meeting."

Vincent nodded slightly and sat down again, but his eyes were still fixed on Xia Xiu, like a cheetah waiting for an opportunity.

Xia Xiu calmly turned his gaze to the next participant, as if the previous confrontation was just an ordinary greeting.

The atmosphere in the conference room became tense and complicated again after this brief conversation.

Everyone knows that this meeting has just begun, and the real game is far from reaching its climax.

Right now, Xia Xiu saw two old enemies of Heaven - [MC&D] and [Anderson Robot].

It is estimated that many of these people behind were former enemies.

The above-mentioned [MC&D] and [Anderson Robots] have all undergone secondary settings, which are defined as [abnormal capital] in this book. Similarly, several subsequent related organizations also have unique secondary settings to facilitate their integration into the world view - these so-called [abnormal capital] will drive the real story development.