Extraordinary Pedigree.

Chapter 789 [Abnormal Capital IV]

Although [Gaizibao Co., Ltd.] currently has potential global influence, the Resolution Council of the Kingdom of Heaven has reservations about its actual threat.

They all agreed that despite Gaizibao's absurd behavior and weird products, they currently did not have the ability to have a truly significant impact on normalcy.

Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven has not set up a special major department to contain the anomalies in Gaizhibao.

In contrast, the Kingdom of Heaven has been more calm and low-key in its approach: a number of teams of researchers and angels from various fields have been dispatched to record and study Gaizhub's suspicious products, and to explore long-term containment solutions for the often unstable objects or anomalous locations it produces.

This relatively tolerant attitude does not come from trust in Gaizhibao, but from a kind of helpless...understanding of its nature.

After all, the characteristics of building a fort can be summed up in two words - "liveliness".

What they do seems intentionally or unintentionally comical, neither entirely dangerous nor entirely harmless.

[Gaizhibao] is simply the top organization in the world of anomalies. They are keen on challenging the norm, but they are not completely rebellious. Instead, they leave their mark in the abnormal field in a harmless yet inexplicable and absurd way.

This "whole-heartedness" even extends to their official description of heaven.

A propaganda document from Gaizhibao reads more like an "opposition statement". The content is extremely absurd and yet laughable.

Here is Gaizhibao's description of heaven:

[Heaven, a secret society of bearded ascetics who don't allow others to have fun! (#｀皿).

Here are all the nasty words we could think of to put on their heads:
The Kingdom of Heaven is vicious and disgusting, they are totally untrustworthy (╬￣皿￣).

They also don't seem to understand that although not everyone wants to work in the fast food industry, we [Gaizhibao] allow everyone to pursue their own dreams and never care about what others say.

The Kingdom of Heaven is trying to block the production chain of our family business because they don’t eat or drink, and they don’t care about “normal food”. They actually rely on the suffering of others to get nutrition.
Be careful, if Heaven finds you, they will soak your socks with mayonnaise themselves.

This is real.

Everything I said is true (fuck fuck)】

——The above information comes from the posters posted by [Building Castle] in various hubs of Terra and near the primary and secondary education systems in some areas of the present world. The emoticons on the posters will also change in movement, but they are not harmful at all.

Within the Heavenly Kingdom, this "lively culture" of [building castles] has long become a laughing stock.

Many people even jokingly call them "the most harmless troublemakers." Although their products occasionally need to be studied and contained, more often than not, this organization is more like a never-ending entertainment show.

Perhaps, it is precisely because of the nature of [Gaizhibao] that the Kingdom of Heaven chooses to treat this peculiar organization in a relatively tolerant manner.

After all, in the face of [building forts], whose main business is to make whole lives, using too much manpower would seem to be an overreaction.

“Is it right to confiscate and freeze the branch?!”

Martin Gretz widened his eyes and stared at Xia Xiu, with a hint of uneasiness and unwillingness in his eyes.

“We just want people across this land to experience the Castle series.”

Facing Martin's words, Xia Xiu just smiled faintly, with no hostility in that smile, nor any room for compromise.

"Don't look at me like that."

He said to Martin:

"My colleagues and I have simply recalled all Gaizhibao products that could cause public harm and limited their distribution.

These things do not conform to the survival logic of Terran humans, especially your

- Ultimate Burger and Heartburn Flavoured Potato Chips.

As he spoke, his eyes locked on Martin, and he explained slowly:
“For the former, the first bite does bring an indescribable pleasure, I admit that.

But then, the eater will gradually lose interest in other things and become fanatical about the burger.

Long-term consumption may even cause the body to gradually become "hamburgerized," with the skin becoming a bread-like texture and the internal organs resembling minced meat.

Do you think this consequence is reasonable?"

Martin swallowed, looked away slightly, and didn't dare to give a direct answer.

Xia Xiu did not stop and continued:
“As for the latter, the heartburn-flavored potato chips range… whose spiciness increases with the mood of the eater.

Once chewed, the heat generated will not only cause severe burns to the eater's body, but may even cause a small explosion."

He tilted his head slightly and looked at Martin with a half-smile.

"Do you think such a product is suitable for the daily consumer market?"

Martin opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but found that he had no way to refute it.

Xia Xiu narrowed his eyes slightly and continued:
“You should be thankful that these abnormal crises are long-lasting and can be cured and decrypted.

Therefore, the Burial Agency simply shut down your abnormal production line and accommodated some of the open personnel.

If these things really pose a huge threat to the world, you will be facing more than just the burial mechanism."

Martin felt a trace of cold sweat on his forehead. He looked away guiltily, not daring to look directly at the fourth sword-bearer of the Kingdom of Heaven.

At the same time, he mumbled something to try to defend himself:
“Our strategy is in line with the mainstream consumerism of modern Terra.

Even if there were no anomalies, this world would be full of processed foods and massive advertising bombardment just like ours... For example, the non-anomalous baby food crisis..."

Martin straightened his body slightly, as if trying to regain some dignity for Gaizhibao:
“And we’re so much better than them!

We posted disclaimers and warnings.

Although... it may be a little small and a little blurry, but it can't be said that it doesn't exist at all, right?
At least we posted it! This is better than the capital in this world, right? "

Xia Xiu looked at Martin and shook his head helplessly.

"Who doesn't know how to be worse than others?"

His eyes passed through Martin, as if he was looking at the absurd and extreme corporate culture of the entire [Gaizhibao].

This organization is simply the embodiment of the ills of Terra's consumerism, a typical example of "remembering punishment but not advice".

They use unscrupulous marketing strategies to pursue profits at the expense of the dangers of over-processed foods, disguise abnormal products as food hygiene incidents through false information, and seem to have "destructive success" as their core concept - any behavior that can cause a huge sensation is regarded as a victory for the company.

This business philosophy makes [Gaizhibao] the biggest creator of food safety issues in the anomalous world.

Their influence is complex, the identity of their founders remains a mystery, and the company's internal operating logic is full of ironic commercial malice, as if its existence itself is an absurd experiment.

What's worse is that intelligence shows that this organization may be related to an unknown powerful force in the abnormal field, making it impossible for the Kingdom of Heaven to completely eradicate its existence. Xia Xiu's tone was calm, but with a majesty that could not be ignored, and he said to Martin:
“We just hope you can control the production line and limit the spread.

Otherwise, this problem will one day exceed our containment capacity, and then we will not be as gentle in dealing with your company as we are now."

His words were like the sound of a cold bell, ringing in Martin's ears.

However, the following sentences made Martin's expression gradually change from nervousness to anticipation.

"If you can control the production line and food safety..."

Xia Xiu continued.

There was a hint of decisiveness in his tone:
"The Kingdom of Heaven can release a portion of your company's frozen assets and designate a portion of the Ivy League War's Wanjie Opening and Reform Experimental Zone Hub as a special area for your company's development."

Martin's eyes lit up instantly, his excitement was so strong that he almost jumped up from his chair, and his tone of voice could not help but rise:

"Really? Even liposuction cola and doomsday milkshake are unblocked?"

Xia Xiu frowned slightly, but then regained his composure.

His golden eyes stared at Martin, his tone was neither hurried nor slow, with a hint of repressive calmness:

“As long as your production lines are restricted to designated special areas and you ensure that your products do not endanger the health of humans in the area and do not flow into the human world and cause an impact on Terran society.

At the same time, pay the taxes you should pay and fulfill your due responsibilities, and I can guarantee that Heaven will not interfere with your business activities and product promotion."

After hearing this, Martin smiled widely and clapped his hands:

"Great! As long as Heaven can unblock the production line, we can discuss everything.

Don't worry, Gaizhibao will never be vague about such a small matter as taxes."

The conversation with Martin Graze, the representative of [Gaizhibao], was the most smooth and relaxed communication Xia Xiu had had with several abnormal capitals so far.

Although the first three abnormal capitals behaved properly on the surface, they had hidden thoughts in every conversation, and their words were full of temptations and obscurity, which resulted in the discussion of cooperation matters being only superficial.

However, [Gaizhibao] is completely different. Although their ideas are absurd and their behavior is almost unscrupulous, it is precisely because of this "straightforward" business philosophy that communication becomes relatively simple.

There were not too many roundabout attempts by both parties, and their intention to cooperate was particularly clear.

Both parties have shown a positive attitude towards the upcoming cooperation, and a cooperation that seems crazy but full of possibilities is about to begin.

Hanks, who was standing by, was obviously satisfied with the smooth conversation.

His eyes flickered slightly, he lowered his head to adjust his cuffs, then took a step forward at the right time, breaking the brief silence.

He nodded slightly to Xia Xiu and said in a proper tone:
"Abraham, please allow me to introduce you to the next participant."

After saying that, he led Xia Xiu forward in the direction of the round table.

The two came to the seat of the fifth Abnormal Capital representative.

She was a tall and slender woman with a cold temperament. She was wearing a dark green coat with a slightly raised collar, which added a bit of solemnity to her temperament. Her hair was combed meticulously and her eyes were as sharp as an eagle, but she did not look aggressive, but rather a calm and confident person from the inside out.

When Xia Xiu's footsteps approached, the woman immediately stood up. Her movements were quick and decisive, without any hesitation.

She stood straight, staring at the fourth sword-bearer of the Kingdom of Heaven in front of her. There was a hint of inquiry in her calm eyes, but she did not show any rudeness.

"Alex Reiss—Valraven Company representative."

Her voice is clear and penetrating, just like her appearance.

“It’s an honor to see the great people of heaven here.”

[Abnormal Capital: Valraven Company——]

A black star in deviant capital, its militarized organizational form and highly professional behavior patterns inspire both awe and unease.

Its name comes from the legend of "Valravn" in ancient mythology, a mysterious and dangerous crow-like creature often regarded as the embodiment of death and war.

They are also called ravens.

The company's name is just as it says, reflecting this meaning perfectly.

They specialize in mercenary services, anomalous containment techniques, and the practical application of anomalies, and are renowned for their exceptional capabilities in anomalous counter-insurgency operations.

[Valravin]'s activities are mainly concentrated in politically unstable areas and places where its influence is not significant but has great potential for profit.

Their core business consists of suppressing deviant rebel groups for corrupt governments, secret societies and the power elite, ensuring that the privileged classes are protected from deviant threats.

Especially as the veil thins and anomalies flow into the forgotten peripheries of the hegemony, [Valravin's] services become the last bulwark for many regimes and interest groups to defend their own status.

In these regions, protecting callous rulers from the consequences of their own evil deeds is indeed a very profitable business.

Raven’s reputation is undoubtedly dark and controversial.

Most of the time, the Corporation is a ruthless mercenary firm that does the dirty work for corrupt governments and secret organizations.

Whether suppressing rebellion, eliminating hostile anomalies, or destroying alien forces, they always walk the line between good and evil, often crossing the line and falling into the abyss of brutality and barbarism.

However, they do not act out of pure malice. Walraven's atrocities are not for "evil" but for "business."

Their ruthlessness and brutality are actually in service of their mission. For Walraven, brutality is just part of the business, and "success" is the real priority.

This kind of professional cruelty is chilling, but it also shows their rationality to some extent.

— Principled cruelty; acting on the money.

So, despite their reputation for ruthlessness and brutality, the ways in which they operate are not set in stone, and the extent of their brutality is often directly influenced by the nature of the mission and the wishes of their employer.

For example, when they are employed by a benevolent entity, they can behave with restraint or even kindness at the behest of their employer.

Of course, this "kindness" is not sincere, but a specific clause attached to the contract.

More importantly, this restraint requires - "adding money".

For example, in an operation funded by a charity, the Walraven Company strictly followed the orders of its employer and only used non-lethal means to resolve the anomalous rebellion.

This case is one of the few commendable "exceptions", but it also clearly reveals their nature:

——It is not a moral choice, but a faithful implementation of the contract content and remuneration.