abnormal mutation

Chapter 164 Sudden War

Three days passed quickly, and Roland's appointment was announced.

Hussein came in person, carrying the letter of appointment, to support Roland.

He can't fly, nor does he have the ability to teleport, so he had to come by train, which shows how important it was to him.

The security consulting firm was directly under the headquarters and was previously managed by Suleiman, but the managing director, Samuel, was handpicked by Hussein.

With the strong support of Hussein and Suleiman, Roland encountered no obstacles and successfully took over the security consulting firm.

He still had ten assistant positions available, but considering that future business and communication would be conducted online, he reduced the number to four.

Leongard and Marta will remain the same, and the company will send two more to work at the company, responsible for conveying his instructions and reporting on the latest work.

Hussein also brought a surprise: the inventory of the Sunflower cargo ship has been completed, and the goods from the Saskatchewan continent are quite valuable, with an initial estimate of over 36 German dollars.

Including the tens of thousands of dollars in cash and supplies carried on board, the total price is around 42.

These items will be handed over to the Chamber of Commerce for disposal, and the money will be returned to him in full after they are sold.

As for the cargo ship, Roland asked his own shipyard to convert it into an armed merchant ship, which would then be handed over to a security consulting firm for overseas missions, and he would just need to pay them a small fee each year.

The company only has a dozen or so small yachts, which can't go very far. If they want to fight against rampant pirates, they can't do without their own ships.

Furthermore, Bloodborne Warlock Sequence Knowledge and Sequence 7 potion materials have been included in the Chamber of Commerce's priority procurement list, and with the Chamber of Commerce's resources and connections, acquiring them will not be difficult.

Roland was greatly encouraged. The committee's benefits were really good. At least he wouldn't have to worry about potions in the middle sequence stage.

After Hussein left, he instructed Leongard to inform the company's senior management that a high-level meeting would be held at noon on the 13th.

To implement his Skynet plan, he needed high-level support. He'd been saving up his infections for days, intending to use them to persuade them.

…………

"congratulations……"

Amid congratulations from Bosie, Colin, and others, Roland raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.

“Everyone says the Northern Union Chamber of Commerce is old-fashioned, but I think it’s the opposite. I’ve never seen any chamber of commerce that would appoint a twenty-year-old as a committee member,” Colin said with a sigh.

Roland came from a completely common background, starting from a lower point than anyone else present. He was able to rise through the ranks soon after joining the Chamber of Commerce, which would be impossible in any other organization.

“We’re all the same age, yet you’ve already taken over a top conglomerate, while I’ve accomplished nothing.” Percy’s expression was gloomy, a departure from his usual optimism.

"How do you define success?" Roland shook his head slightly. "Is it success if a prince is born a prince? Is it success if a merchant makes money?"

I am an extraordinary being; for me, success means reaching the higher sequences, even demigods. The title of "committee member" is merely a designation.

Percy's expression shifted slightly, his gaze distant, lost in thought.

"You really dare to dream," Colin exclaimed, his expression slightly wistful. "I'd be quite satisfied if I could advance further in the intermediate sequence stage."

After a moment of silence, he spoke again: "I've decided to use the Paradox Potion. What should I do?"

"Oh, you can just buy the [Paradox Potion Service] in the Hive Trading section. After determining the Extraordinary Path and Sequence Level, choose to bring your own materials..." Roland briefly explained the process to him.

Even if you bring your own potion ingredients, the Paradox Potion Service still requires payment, and the price varies depending on the sequence level.

Low sequence counts range from 200 to 1000, while medium sequence counts range from 2000 to 10000.

The entire process was handled by the administrator, Paradox Worm; Roland did not need to show himself.

The Paradox Worm can freely travel between different realms and escapes even more nimbly than itself, making it almost impossible to catch, so its safety is not an issue.

As the group was chatting, the beehive suddenly started beeping incessantly.

"Ding-dong..." The defeated enemy (Charles): "Something big has happened! Latest intelligence: the Sid Empire and the Kingdom of Alameda are at war!"

"It just came from the Chamber of Commerce headquarters, so it should be true."

Roland was taken aback. He had seen news reports about border conflicts before, and he thought it was just a minor skirmish. He didn't expect it to escalate into a full-blown conflict.

Mysterious man: "What date is it? How large is it? Is it a naval battle or a land battle?"

The defeated enemy: "Early this morning, the Kingdom of Alameda launched a large-scale surprise attack on the Empire's border. Four legions advanced simultaneously, penetrating deep into the Empire's heartland. The results and casualties are unknown."

The army numbered at least forty thousand men, and was said to be heavily armed, causing the imperial army to suffer repeated defeats.

Roland frowned; this was clearly a long-planned scheme.

However, the Kingdom of Alameda has always been weak and of average strength. Its weapons, army size, and ship tonnage are far inferior to those of the Sid Empire. How could it dare to launch an attack first?
The mysterious man said, "Notify Wood to mobilize the Southern Branch and find out the truth as soon as possible."

The defeated enemy replied, "Yes."

Colin, being observant, noticed Roland's unusual expression and cautiously asked, "What's wrong?"

“This morning, the Kingdom of Alameda launched a surprise attack on the Empire’s border with a total force of over 40,000. Something’s not right.” Roland said gravely.

"what?"

"what?"

"..."

The expressions on their faces changed drastically.

Everyone's foundation is in the Hid Empire. If the empire falls, all the benefits brought by family, reputation, and industry will be gone, which is something no one wants to see.

“The Kingdom of Alameda wouldn’t dare; they must have powerful reinforcements!” Colin said with certainty.

The Kingdom of Alameda is located in the southeast of the continent of Alavia, thousands of miles away from Almosid. It would be quite remarkable if the news reached the North in half a day; it would be very difficult to find out the truth.

Thinking of this, Colin immediately entered the Hive, searched around, and found very little intelligence or news from the south, and almost no information from outside the Empire.

"Are the hives divided into regions?" Colin asked Roland.

“The Hive Network is still in its early stages and has not yet covered the south or overseas.” Roland shook his head slightly.

“Maybe it’s just a minor conflict,” Percy comforted her. “The situation is unclear right now, so there’s no point in guessing.”

Furthermore, the empire's foundation remains strong; even the three Alameda kingdoms combined wouldn't be a match for it.

Roland's heart stirred, and he focused his mind on sensing the Hive Network, looking down from the Spirit Realm at the southeastern border of the Empire.

Sure enough, four gaps appeared in the light mist there, as if it had been gnawed by a dog, with jagged edges and a dark, indistinct patch.

'Will the Law Enforcement Spirit Realm back down during a war of aggression, or did they do something to damage the Law Enforcement Spirit Realm?' He couldn't figure it out.

In this way, the Empire cannot use the Law Enforcement Spirit Realm for war, thus losing a major advantage.

As he was lost in thought, the Chaos Sphere within his body suddenly trembled violently, resonating with the trajectory of the world in the darkness, and the Chaos Mist surged at an astonishing speed.

It increased by more than 200 in a short time before slowing down slightly.

'This has nothing to do with me?!'

Roland was taken aback; he hadn't done anything lately.

(End of this chapter)