Superpowers of Sky City

Chapter 120 tripartite meeting
Sitting in front of the triangular table, Liu Zhongwu found out that he was the first one to arrive.

This is the 77th floor of the unified office building in Cangshou District.When the Capital of the Sky was built ten years ago, the United States provided a large amount of material and technological support, and sent their proud modernization talents to participate in the entire project, including world-renowned biochemical scientists, parapsychologists, ordnance experts. Art engineer, and neo-ancient architect: a high-level talent who integrates modern architecture and ancient mysticism.

The new ancient architects of Usters cooperated sincerely with the fortune tellers of Eternal Light and the royal mages of Morton, and planned an unprecedented modern urban blueprint on the premise of satisfying the smooth operation of the major formations in the city.Both public and private, Liu Zhongwu felt that they did a good job. After all, there has never been a precedent for building a city in the sky in human history, and their flying city has been in operation for nearly ten years.There is only one thing he wants to complain about anyway... that is, the old gentlemen of Urstes also brought their unique superstitions into the architectural planning, such as asking for the first room on every tenth floor There must be special consecration, each floor must have spare handwritten notes and pencils, and the floor buttons with "7" cannot appear in the elevators of important buildings.

He still remembers the content of his quarrel with the foreign old architect.

"You should believe me, I am the official and most authoritative spellcaster of the empire, and I assure you that the number '7' will not bring any bad omens. It will not make your hair fall out, and it will not make your blood pressure rise , not to let you open the door when you reach the 7th or 77th floor and meet a dragon that just came.”

However, the old experts of Hezhong claimed that he was the one who didn’t understand, and he either respected the mysterious concept summed up by the ancestors of Hezhong, or he quit and broke up the cooperation.The good-tempered Liu Zhongwu chose the former, which is why he has to take the secret elevator down from the office every time he goes to the 77th floor—the public elevator doesn’t have this button at all, and ordinary employees can’t get through it.

Now he was alone on the most inauspicious floor of the building, sitting at a triangular conference table in a secret room, waiting for the representatives of the other two countries to come to the meeting.Today's meeting place was personally designated by Liu Zhongwu, and he wanted to use this number Usters hated to express his determination: the empire didn't intend to go around the corner anymore.If we can't talk about it this time, there is no need to talk about it again.

The important ministers of the empire waited patiently. Half a minute before the appointed time, one of the oblique sides of the triangular table lit up, reflecting the projection of a middle-aged man.He was wearing a standard suit, with neatly combed hair, a beautiful mustache, and smooth skin on his face. It was hard to imagine that he was a man in his early 50s.

A warm diplomatic smile appeared on the face of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Usters: "Good morning, Director Liu Zhongwu."

Liu Zhongwu replied with a smile: "Hello, Minister Slentro Anoya."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two waited for the arrival of Morton's representative.One second before the hour hand points to 9, the projection of the last person appears.Her greeting sounded together with the notification tone marking the start of the meeting: "Good morning, Director Liu Zhongwu. Good morning, Minister Slentero Anoya."

Compared with the other two, Morton's representative looked very special: this person was no more than 20 years old, and he was a beautiful girl with short blonde hair.Wearing silver armor and carrying an epee, she looks like an aristocratic knight coming from a medieval battlefield, rather than a diplomat negotiating interests at the negotiating table in the 21st century.

But the two middle-aged men will not underestimate her because of this.

No one has the right to underestimate a knight who has fought against the monarch, and no one has the guts to underestimate a world-level impermanent magician.

"The seventh knight of the Morton Royal Knights, Orianna Carvin. On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, I am here to participate in today's tripartite meeting."

After the girl knight with short blond hair finished her opening remarks, she remained silent.

Slendro's heart tightened, knowing that today's meeting could not go well.The Kingdom usually sent the knight Gaffrey to participate in the meeting. A simple and serious middle-aged man, his skill at the negotiating table is no less than his martial arts in the duel field, and he is an extremely sharp opponent.But the knight Orianna is different... She sits at the table with an expert attitude, and never speaks a word of diplomacy except for the purpose and conditions, which makes people faintly think of the Dawn Knight in the past.

The Kingdom sent her here not to discuss, but to show their attitude.

"Oh, I really didn't expect Miss Orianna to come here today." Slenbutero spoke with a smile, trying to take the lead in the negotiation field, "According to the agenda, the first thing we will discuss is...about Zero Island The follow-up investigation of the case of Shiyu Research Institute."

Liu Zhongwu tapped on the table and said without doubt.

"Minister Slentra, this is no longer the stage to discuss. The Shigure Institute accident has a major mystery, and there are many behind-the-scenes involvements. I think you know it better than me. It has been more than a month since the disaster of Liuli, Everyone has read the report submitted by the Ritual Hall, how serious the accident involving the monarch-level dragon disaster is, do I need to repeat it again?"

"Of course not, Director Liu Zhongwu." Usters' diplomat replied solemnly, "But I must also remind you that the Eternal Light Empire deliberately condoned the dragon's descent in order to slay the dragon..."

"I hope your words will be less biased by the uninformed."

"As you wish, let's put it another way. The Eternal Light Empire Ritual Hall was ineffective and failed to stop the plans of the dragon worshipers, exposing the whole city and the whole world to unimaginable dangers, so that they had to rely on dragon It is difficult for the United States to trust the authenticity of the report of the Hall of Rituals. According to the investigation of Mithril Pillar, there is no such thing as Zero Island. The 'conspiracy' you claimed, the destruction of the Shigu Research Institute did come from a research accident..."

"So, do you think that the Unification Art is indeed the result of the self-development of Shiyu Research Institute with the support of its behind-the-scenes financial master." Liu Zhongwu said word by word, "Can I think it is the result of the United States in this matter?" final opinion?"

"Absolutely nothing." Slenbutero's face remained unchanged. "I'm just putting forward the opinions of experts. It doesn't represent, and never will represent, the final opinion of the United States."

This kind of gossip has been going on for more than a week. They talk about the economy, politics, the international situation, and the local people's livelihood, but they don't talk about the most critical follow-up.Liu Zhongwu knew that it would be difficult to get the answer he wanted after spending another three months with this man...

Because it was the behemoth named Usters behind this man who initially provided financial and technical support for the Shigu Research Institute.

Now is the time to play the cards.

He looked at the female knight of the kingdom, and the silent Orianna nodded slightly and raised her hand as a gesture.

"Gentlemen, can you stop arguing and listen to me for a while?"

"My pleasure, knight Orianna."

The blond-haired female knight said: "First of all, I need to emphasize that the opinions I will express next have no direct or indirect relationship with the Liuli Disaster on February 2. What I will state is a matter of the kingdom's comprehensive consideration of many factors. Proposal based on factors.”

She confirmed that the two spoke in agreement, and then said: "As we all know, the Morton Kingdom was severely damaged in the accident three years ago. According to the triennial manager rotation plan, this year the Kingdom should have sent a new manager of the Sky Capital." By."

"However, it is different from the past. The reconstruction and stability of the kingdom require a lot of manpower. At this stage, we are unable to send a management commissioner who fully meets the requirements. On behalf of Her Majesty, I would like to make the following proposal: transfer this round of management power to those who still have the capacity National implementation. The specific terms will be handed over to special personnel for discussion later, I just want to confirm one thing today."

She glanced at the two diplomats and said in a girlish voice.

"Who can the kingdom entrust with the heavy responsibility?"

Liu Zhongwu smiled and said nothing, and was not in a hurry to express his opinion at all, but Slenbutero had to pay attention this time.

The Eternal Light Empire has been in charge of the Sky Capital for 3 years.

To manage this city requires a huge amount of manpower and financial resources, and it has to bear the risk of 570 million ticking time bombs. It is necessary to be extremely cautious to ensure that the dragons are in a stable state, even at the expense of their own lives.But on the other hand, the capital of the firmament also provided rewards that were nowhere to be found.The dragon species themselves are unique and precious talents, and the research on the dragon species has made science and technology leap forward with incredible progress.Every year, every month, or even every week, there are new technologies and achievements that were rarely seen in the past ten years.

A country with management power can be the first to pick these precious fruits, and can use policies and funds to make research in the direction it needs... This is a place that may destroy the world at any time, and it is even more so that people all over the world A city with endless benefits.It must not remain in the hands of the Empire forever.

The capital of the sky is still the gloomy Zero Island.This is a multiple-choice question before the United States, and it is Slendro who answers with a pen.

He has only one choice.

Slendro sat up straight, and said in an unprecedentedly serious tone:

"The security management of the capital of the sky is related to the safety and happiness of all mankind, and the United States is willing to contribute to this important responsibility."

"The Empire highly praises the United States for its spirit of sacrificing itself for others and daring to contribute to all mankind." Liu Zhongwu replied indifferently.

Slentra said calmly: "Let's go back to the previous topic. The United States attaches great importance to the report presented by the Ritual Hall of the Eternal Light Empire's Ritual Department, and fully recognizes the crisis hypothesis put forward by the imperial experts on the Zero Island issue. It is proposed that the Eternal Light Empire Take the lead, the United States of Usters and the Kingdom of Morton sincerely cooperate to organize a professional and targeted investigation team, secretly go to Zero Island, and investigate matters related to the Liuli Disaster and the Shigure Research Institute."

Both representatives spoke in agreement.Usters' diplomat smiled and said: "We will continue to discuss the detailed terms of the power transfer at the next meeting. Now please allow me to resign for the time being, and experts from my country will attend to discuss professional issues on my behalf."

One side of the triangular table flickered, and Slenbutero's projection disappeared.The knight Orianna let out a breath, and quickly put on a sullen face to hide her nervousness.

Liu Zhongwu saw it and smiled in his heart.He also felt a lot easier... because the pestering diplomats were finally gone, and now they could do things the way they do without bureaucratic rhetoric.

A new light came on, and Liu Zhongwu raised his spirits.In the place of the old diplomat was a man of high spirits.He looks to be in his early 30s, with blond hair, a plunging head, a pair of charming blue eyes, a top hat, and a smart wine-red suit, and he is meticulously adjusting his tie.

"Mithril Pillar, Unknown Agent, you two can call me Will."

"Ah...the 'Condemnation Spear' of Mithril Pillar." Liu Zhongwu said with a smile, "I have admired it for a long time, and it has been famous for a long time."

"I also pay tribute to the two, 'Xuan Zhijun' in the Ritual Hall, and the seventh knight of the Knights." James said succinctly, "Both of them are magicians of misfortune, and they are better at Zero Island than I am. Excuse me. Any comments?"

Orianna took the lead in stating: "I don't recommend sending the Envoy of Creation directly. Due to the impact of the Void Disaster, the landform of Zero Island is too special, and the good and bad fortunes performed in its local area have amazing accuracy. Action of Envoy of Creation The information disturbance at that time was too great, and the actions aimed at investigating Zero Island will inevitably be discovered by their misfortune envoys."

"I need to confirm a premise, what if the two work together?"

Liu Zhongwu sighed: "It's difficult. Not to mention that the knight Orianna is not a calamity spellcaster who is good at divination. Both the capital of the sky and Superbia are too far away from Zero Island. If you want to cover up the traces of the world for a long time, I am afraid that you will not move." It’s impossible to move positions.”

Both Liu Zhongwu and Orianna have important responsibilities, and it is impossible for the two high-level executives to leave their posts.

"Then we'll have to give up the idea for now."

Will took out a small notebook and wrote down two notes: "Let's first confirm the main purpose of this mission. Find out the real source of the unification spell, ascertain their goal of seeking the unification spell, and find out what drives the magic of the glass. The mastermind behind the disaster. The above three points are of great importance, in no particular order of importance."

After confirming that the two agreed, the agent continued his speech.

"The situation at the destination of this mission is complicated, the enemy's strength is not weak, and the overall risk is high. We need a targeted strategy. The impermanence within Zero Island makes the forces highly divided. Due to political reasons, we must not Conducting investigations on the bright side, starting from the inside, and gaining the support of one of the forces will be an idea that can be adopted..."

Will talked endlessly, and in just 10 minutes, he came up with five highly feasible and detailed plans, obviously well prepared, many of which involved the secret connection between Zero Island and the United States.Orianna couldn't help but be surprised when she heard it. When the agent's proposal came to an end, she couldn't help asking: "Mr. Will. I don't have any other meanings, but is this suitable to talk to us?"

"Now it's a task related to the dragon phenomenon, Miss Orianna." Will straightened his collar, "We don't talk about politics, we only talk about dragon slaying."

Liu Zhongwuquan pretended he didn't hear it, only a fool would take the agent's words seriously.The other party put these well-known information on the surface to show his attitude. If he can't say it, he won't say it. He is also happy to cooperate with this straightforward man.

"I prepared a simple little plan earlier."

He raised his hand and knocked, and a file appeared in the center of the triangular table.

Liu Zhongwu said with a smile: "I think what we need now is a commissioner who meets the following conditions. His combat power should not be too high, at least not to startle the enemy; he must have the ability to stabilize the situation in an emergency; he should have the ability to face the dragon It is best to have seen the monarch; the most important thing is that he should be sufficiently attractive to the people of Zero Island, so that they would rather take the risk and let him enter the island... I chose one An experienced combat commissioner intends to be the core of this investigation, what do you two agree?"

Orianna looked at someone's photo on the file, her complexion changed slightly, but she didn't speak.

The unknown agent carefully read the electronic file. He had heard of the commissioner's name and read his resume in the past, but he was also surprised by the detailed file.With 9 years of combat experience, he has faced enemies including modernized armies, the highest level dragon species, the Genesis Envoy, and two monarch level dragons... and most importantly, he came back alive from these battles .

Kingsman couldn't help saying words of appreciation: "Very suitable, Mr. Liu. He can be called a legend."

"My own combat experience is probably not as rich as this commissioner." Liu Zhongwu said sincerely, "Miss Orianna worked with him in the catastrophe three years ago, you can listen to the Seventh Knight's evaluation of him .”

He is a childish ghost who thinks he is a bully and is a fool who is taught by Mo and Ailandia every day... Orianna, who is familiar with the character of this "Legendary Commissioner", almost speaks her heart when she hears the two earnest compliments.

"Cough." She cleared her throat, "He is a trustworthy comrade in arms and a friend of all Morton knights."

"I don't have any reason to object." Will took out another small notebook and wrote down, "Let's make a specific plan with it as the core, and consider the candidates for other members..."

·
three hours later.

Will in the projection put on his top hat, bowed and said, "It was a pleasant meeting. I suggest that the meeting be suspended for half an hour, so that we all have some time to report on the progress and discuss the details."

"No problem, Mr. Will."

Agent Will resigned first.Knight Orianna clutched her forehead and sighed wordlessly.

"Mr. Liu, you should know how dangerous his condition is."

Liu Zhongwu said with a smile: "Don't worry, Miss Orianna. Tianji is serving as his private teacher. I believe Master Yan can help him solve some of the problems."

Orianna, who is a knight, is not worried, but Orianna, who is a friend, is very worried.

Zero Island is by no means a safe place. There are too many dangerous things hidden in that island country... Without Mo Yuankai's help, can he break out of it with his own strength?

"You didn't even ask his opinion."

"He will definitely agree, [-]% will agree." The obese middle-aged man picked up the big teacup and took a sip of tea, "Young people, who doesn't like to travel?"

Orianna frowned, not trying to hide her expression at all.She said sadly, "My God... I think I have to contact them. Where is Gongsun Ce now?"

·
Where is Gongsun Ce now?
He didn't know that in just a few words, he became a candidate for a strong man who would go to Longtan and Tiger's Den.He didn't even know that an old friend planned to contact him today.He didn't even know what time it was.

Gongsun Ce couldn't help swearing.

"Fuck."

Boom!Boom!Biochemical Kangaroo's powerful legs stepped on the sand pit, leading him to fly two meters high.

The blue sky was like washing, thousands of miles were like clouds, and a round of black sun hung in the sky, baking everything above the earth with its poisonous light.Occupying half of the sky is an unbelievably large steel giant ship; covering the entire land is endless yellow sand.Large and small sand dunes undulate like mountains, and buildings deep in the desert can be vaguely seen in the air distorted by heat waves, like an old-fashioned apartment building in the 90s of the last century.

Wearing a shirt and trousers, Gongsun Ce rode on the back of a biochemical kangaroo with a height of 5 meters, and followed the sturdy giant across the desert.His mouth was dry, his body was covered in sweat, and he was almost tormented by the high temperature of the desert to the point of collapse.

In the unimaginable world, the gray-haired youth shouted frantically.

"—Where the hell am I?!"

(End of this chapter)