Mecha Star Wars.

Chapter 1448 Conditions
The actual controller of the Graystone settlement, which is at the bottom of the orc hierarchy, is actually an upper-class noble from Crystal City!

He controlled the greatest wealth and the most capable orcs in the Graystone settlement, yet he completely abandoned the common people of the Graystone settlement...

Even Antonio realized the hidden trickery involved. Lan Bingru immediately shrank behind Lin Fan, cautiously peeking out only one eye from behind her neck.

"So?" Lin Fan's mind raced, but his face remained relaxed as he asked with a smile, "Did you bring us here specifically to showcase your brilliance and wealth? We've seen it. Need an evaluation? Not bad."

"Oh~" Adrian looked at Lin Fan with a smile, "Your personality is indeed as straightforward and direct as your actions. I admire that."

"Thank you." Lin Fan remained unmoved. "And then? What do you need us to do?"

"Hmm..." Adrian leaned back comfortably. "Dealing with smart people saves time. I just wonder how such clever people were fooled by a rabbit and ended up on our planet Annie?"

“Who says we were fooled by her?” Antonio had long disliked this old charlatan, and retorted with his hands on his hips and head held high, “We came to your Annemo on our own voluntary trip to see the local customs and culture!”

Adrian narrowed his eyes, glanced at the black ring around Antonio's neck, and couldn't help but chuckle.

"Then what about the inhibition rings around your necks?" He crossed his arms and rested them on the armrests. "Don't tell me it's just a pretty decoration that rabbit gave you. Although it is indeed exquisite."

Because it was designed to target mid- to high-end buyers, and also to deceive unsuspecting purebreds, the suppression ring was also designed to be an attractive decorative item.

Antonio covered his neck with one hand, looking somewhat annoyed.

"Alright, alright!" Adrian was even happier to see him like this, and waved his hand casually. "Don't be angry, I didn't mean to rub salt in your wounds. I just wanted to say that I can change your current predicament, unlock the delicate contraption that's trapping you, and let you regain your power."

"You can solve it?" Lin Fan raised an eyebrow. "Wasn't it said that only the buyer could solve it?"

When Adrian faced Lin Fan, his smile was less teasing.

“Indeed, only the buyer can unlock it. But high-end goods like yours are usually sent to Jingyao City. According to convention, they will eventually end up in the hands of a few powerful and wealthy families.”

He leaned to one side, rested his chin on his hand, and asked Lin Fan.

"Do you think it's possible that we might meet again at Finch's house?"

"So the solution to this collar isn't a secret at all among those on the upper levels," Lin Fan stated confidently.

“Of course not.” Adrian laughed heartily. “Or rather, the method of using these universal collars around your necks is not a secret among the higher-ups of the Annie Demons. Anyone who wants to buy them can unlock them.”

“Then we can find someone else to solve it, why should we be coerced by you?” Antonio retorted.

"See! I knew you were smart, but you don't understand us Annimo yet." Adrian turned to Antonio with a smile. "You were sold to the orcs as goods and assets. Your buyers, to protect their own interests, would never lift the restrictions on you. Why would other orcs risk the crime of infringing on the interests of others to help you?"

“This is Anniemo! Humans are to orcs what domesticated animals are to your planet. Oh…maybe a soft-hearted orc might have a higher status, like a pet. In your human society, would anyone fight with their owner over someone else's pet?” Adrian finished speaking, then quickly added, “Hmm…that sounds a bit absolute, after all, there are fools everywhere. But they're always a minority. Besides, your buyers must be top-tier nobles in Crystal City, who would dare offend them easily?”

"You dare to do it?" Lin Fan retorted.

“Hmm~” Adrian raised a finger and shook his head slightly. “I wouldn’t dare. So I would only dare to rob you on the way and make a deal with you before you are served at the table of the powerful.”

"A dining table?" Lan Bingru exclaimed in surprise.

Are these guys really going to eat them?

“Oh, that was just an analogy.” Adrian peeked at Lan Bingru, only to find her hiding even more, her eyes completely obscured. “But once you’re controlled by the seller, your fate seems no different from the food on that table. If it really comes to that, even if I have the will to save you, I won’t have the guts… So, now is the most suitable time to cooperate?”

"Cooperate on what?" Lin Fan asked him. "You rescued us not because of your relationship with Boss Bonnie, but because you thought we were useful."

"There's some personal connection, of course," Adrian's smile was calculating, "but more importantly, I knew there were three top-quality goods from the Loess District destined for Crystal City. When I heard that, I thought, 'Isn't this a godsend?' But whether we could actually use them depended on who we met. And then I saw..."

Adrian clapped his hands and laughed, "Your looks, abilities, temperaments, and intelligence are all impeccable. Of course, your excessive shrewdness might put some pressure on me, but the results will be better..."

"Wait, wait!" Antonio interrupted, waving his hand. "We haven't agreed to anything, don't get carried away."

“But it seems you have no choice.” Adrian patted both ends of the armrest, then leaned back, his raised chin giving him an arrogant air.

"Cooperate with me, and you may regain your freedom. If you don't cooperate, your future will be trapped in a small space, chained and controlled by some unknown orc. He may be cruel and bloodthirsty, or he may be... well, I won't scare you little girls. I just don't want you talented girls to end up in such a miserable state. It's such a pity."

"You?" Lin Fan questioned, "Don't you have few people you deal with? Why don't you feel sorry for those people, instead of pretending to be a philanthropist in front of us?"

"Exactly!" Antonio retorted even more bluntly, "You're just crocodile tears. You're no good yourself, yet you have the nerve to criticize others!"

“Alright!” Adrian wasn’t angry, but sighed helplessly. “It’s normal that you don’t believe me. I don’t extend kindness to everyone. Like I said, first, you have to have value before others will give you the corresponding status…”

"Pah!" Antonio spat. "If you're going to use someone, just say so. Why make it sound so high-sounding and pretend you're not what you're doing?"

Lin Fan reached out to stop Antonio.

"Stop beating around the bush. What do you want us to do in exchange for your freedom? Just say it!"

"See! I told you I liked your directness." Adrian clapped his hands and laughed. "Actually, it's not complicated. I just want you guys to work with me from the inside to destroy the Finch family from within."

"Once I become the head of the Finch family, I will be able to rightfully let you leave."