Asura of Tomorrow's Ark

"Forget it." Elena stuck out her tongue, "It doesn't matter whether I go or not. I'll just leave it to Dr. Warfarin."

Xingji was noncommittal about this. Anyway, she was here to spend time with her sister whom she hadn't seen for a long time. The mission was secondary.

Elena is right about one thing, the two people's styles are really similar.

They both use slim swords as weapons, and hold spell units for releasing Origin Stone skills in their right hands. The only difference is that Xingji's spell unit is a celestial sphere, while Viviana's spell unit is a candlestick.

This fighting method is very rare. Most people are used to directly integrating the spell unit into the weapon and holding an extra shield in the other hand, just like ACE and Margaret's one-handed war hammer, instead of like this Both girls do the same, and get one more specialized spell unit.

In dangerous close combat, having a shield or not can make all the difference.

It can only be said that the Source Stone skills mastered by these two people are very special and can only be released using specialized spell units. Moreover, their Source Stone skills can also make up for the adverse effects of the lack of shields.

It's really a coincidence that two people who are so similar can meet together.

"Candle Knight, I have a question for you."

Not mentioning the whispers between the two sisters, after confirming that Viviana was not affected by the radiation of the Origin Stone, Warfarin asked seriously, "Why are you here? We have sent a broadcast to the entire frequency band and announced it. Didn’t you receive the gathering location?”

"Moreover, even if you don't receive the broadcast, you should go to the previously agreed meeting point and wait for our arrival, instead of going deep into the ruins alone."

"You didn't bring the corresponding equipment, so you may not know that many unexplainable anomalies have occurred here - such as the radiation intensity has dropped significantly and signs of life have disappeared."

Warfarin has not always looked so unconventional. After listening to Li Ang's account of the causes and consequences of a series of events, and discovering the anomalies in the ruins, there was always a faint cloud lingering in her heart.

Now, Viviana's actions that violated logic naturally aroused Warfarin's vigilance. Especially when she knew that Viviana's actions were not directed by Li Ang, Warfarin directly doubted her purpose.

When Warfarin got serious, she finally showed a hint of the power of the Blood Demon Prince. Perhaps because of the special nature of the Blood Demon, everyone present except Li Ang felt the instinctive threat and subconsciously tightened their muscles.

However, Viviana looked as normal, as if she didn't feel Warfarin's hostility.

"Let me just say it straight. According to the intelligence we have collected so far, this area is very dangerous. I suspect that you have concealed key information."

Warfarin said unceremoniously, and slapped Ball Pharmaceuticals with a backhand.

Li Ang didn't care, who was it that Viviana really came on behalf of their company?

Moreover, what Warfarin is doing now is exactly what Li Ang is happy to see. As a representative of Rhode Island, Warfarin is the most suitable person to play this villain.

"Please explain the reason why you ignored the plan and went deep into the ruins in advance. Although we signed the contract, Rhode Island has the right to refuse to execute this commission if it is confirmed that you have something to hide."

"What are you hiding?"

Although theoretically speaking, Ball Pharmaceuticals is completely indifferent to Rhode Island's refusal to fulfill the agreement. The one who is anxious should be Rheinland Life.

But Elena was a little frightened by Warfarin's explosive momentum. At this time, she was standing obediently behind Xingji, not even daring to make a sound. Don't expect her to stand up and refute Warfarin.

Who would have thought that this comedian who is often hung up on his mast still has this side hidden?

Of course, the theory is just a theory, and Viviana obviously doesn't want to make this matter a big deal because she has her own purpose.

So, as if she had been prepared a long time ago, Viviana explained the reason for her appearance here very smoothly.

"I arrived at the rendezvous point very early. The portable radio was interfered with and did not receive the broadcast you sent."

This...can be considered a reasonable explanation.

Ball Pharmaceuticals is not a professional broadcaster or a pioneering group. Whether the radio stations they prepare can work properly in this environment really depends on luck.

Warfarin nodded and motioned for Viviana to continue. She only explained why she did not receive the broadcast, but did not explain why she went deep into the city.

"While waiting for you to come over, I heard a strange noise."

"Sound? What sound?"

Although she didn't completely believe Viviana's explanation, Warfarin still subconsciously made her voice a little louder.

"A sort of……"

Viviana frowned slightly, as if looking for a suitable adjective.

After thinking for a few seconds, she continued, "A sound like banging metal, the kind of sound that often occurs in blacksmith shops."

"This kind of sound shouldn't appear in the empty wilderness. Even if someone else enters the ruins, it shouldn't reach where I'm waiting."

As she softly recounted what she had experienced two hours ago, an obvious doubt flashed through Viviana's blue eyes, "But that voice just appeared. It was like it sounded directly in my heart, even if I tried Even if you plug your ears, you can still hear the sound."

"So, you entered the ruins alone just to find the source of that sound?"

"Yes." Viviana nodded.

"So, where is the source of the sound? Have you found it?"

"No... there was no pattern to the sound. When I found this place, the sound suddenly stopped. Not long after that, you found me."

"...You didn't just make up a story to fool me, did you?"

Warfarin's brows twitched and she stared at Viviana with suspicion.

"I have no need to deceive you." Viviana replied calmly.

Reason told Warfarin that Viviana was just fooling people. No matter from which point of view, her explanation was a bit too bizarre, but... thinking of the various anomalies they found in the ruins, Warfarin felt that she Most likely not lying.

After thinking to no avail, Warfarin simply left the choice to the person who could really make the decision here——

While no one was paying attention, Hua Farin glanced at Li Ang from the corner of her eye.

Under her gaze, Li Ang nodded imperceptibly, and then shook his head.

[She didn’t lie, nor did she tell the whole truth. 】

Leon's perception quickly helped him detect the tension hidden under Viviana's calm face.

Of course, it was just nervousness, and Li Ang didn't smell the lie.

[...Obviously, she is using the truth to cover up another part of the truth. 】

It was true that the strange knocking sounds were heard, and Viviana did have other intentions.

In Li Ang's perception, Viviana had indeed been staying on the two truck wrecks for a while. Li Ang thought she had encountered some difficulty, but he did not expect that the voice she was tracking suddenly disappeared.

Viviana knew that she would be discovered sooner or later, but being found so quickly obviously exceeded Viviana's expectations.

In fact, without Li Ang's guidance, it would be very difficult to find Viviana's whereabouts among the intricate ruins.

It is very possible that Viviana has not had time to do her own thing.

But... what was that voice that Viviana heard?

He scanned the nearby area with his senses. Apart from being relatively close to the center of the city, Li Ang didn't find anything special.

Li Ang fell into deep thought, but forgot how much trouble his actions just caused to Warfarin.

Nodding and then shaking your head?What does this mean?

Hua Farin was confused and had no idea what Li Ang wanted to express.

After waiting for a few seconds and seeing no other reaction from Li Ang, Hua Farin had no choice but to answer based on her own intuition.

"Forget it, let's just assume that what you said is true."

Waving her hands, Warfarin's momentum, which she had managed to build up with great effort, was like a deflated rubber ball, completely deflated in a short period of time.

"Then what should we do next? My opinion is to return the same way as soon as possible. What do you think?"

Warfarin asked others for their opinions.

Seeing that the operation was about to come to an end, the representative of Rhine Life could not stand it anymore.

Elena stood up and said weakly, "Well... we have to investigate this place first, right?"

Chapter 62 Bioreactor

No matter what, even just the catalog will do. We must find the whereabouts of the 'Dream' project. This is the task assigned to Elena by Ferdinand's division.

But Elena could tell that her mentor didn't have much hope in finding experimental data. Hiring Rhode Island to explore through her was more like seeking medical attention in a desperate situation.

However, if Elena really did nothing and just went back to report empty-handed, she would most likely...no, [-]% of the time she would be scolded by Ferdinand.

Elena has been working under Ferdinand for some time, and she knows that her mentor's temper is actually not very good. Usually... he is just a little impatient at most.

But if she really had to make her mentor angry...Elena thought it would be better not to let that happen.

Therefore, even though she was a little frightened by Warfarin just now, Elena still stood up and stood up, lest Rhode Island really give up on this commission.

After gathering a little courage, Elena began to argue, "Isn't it just speculation that there is danger in these ruins? We haven't found any direct evidence yet."

As she spoke, Elena forgot the fear in her heart before, her thinking quickly became more active, and she pointed out the small loopholes in Warfarin's words just now.

"What's more, Rhode Island signed a contract with Rheinland Life, and Ball Pharmaceuticals only participated as a third-party supervisor."

"Even if they really concealed any information, Rhode Island should have made representations to Ball Pharmaceuticals instead of refusing to perform the contract - this has nothing to do with the agreement between us."

Warfarin thought about it and felt that she really couldn't refute it.

According to Elena's words, it seems that Rhode Island really broke the contract first.

According to the contract signed by both parties... Rhode Island may have to pay a large amount of liquidated damages.

After all, although the compensation offered by Rheinland Life is generous, the liquidated damages are also terrifyingly high.

And when she thought of Rhode Island's current financial situation and Kelsey's gloomy expression... Warfarin shuddered deeply.

What kind of exotic demons can't be as scary as that old woman when she's angry?

"Okay, your sister is quite capable."

After taking a look at Xingji, Warfarin expressed her heartfelt admiration.

But think about it, after all, Elena is a top student in Colombia and a student favored by the director of the Rhine Life Energy Department. How could she be stupid?She just lacks experience.

"Thank you for your compliment. Elena still has a lot of immaturities and needs to continue to learn."

Xingji subconsciously wanted to do a skirt-raising ceremony, but when he realized that he was wearing protective clothing, he could only bow politely to express his gratitude.

"Okay... what I just said was indeed ill-considered, but it is true that there are unknown dangers in these ruins."

Warfarin's eyes swept over several Rhode Island operators and said seriously, "For Rhode Island, the most important thing is your lives. If you really don't want to, I can also miss Kelsey." Apply to cancel this operation.”

Even the woman Kelsey would not refuse such a legitimate reason.

After all... the 'Ghosts of Babel' are no longer here, now they are Rhode Island.

After hearing what Warfarin said, Elena also became quiet, quietly waiting for the others' answers.She's not a big evil person who doesn't care about her life. She can't do anything to force others to risk their lives. What's more... isn't she also in this team?

Everyone remained silent, their thoughts surging in their hearts.

Xingji didn't care, as long as she could stay with her sister, if Elena didn't leave, she wouldn't be able to leave; Li Ang didn't care, he just came to keep an eye on Rhine Life's movements and see if he could communicate with the Energy Department. It didn't matter to Warfarin. In fact, she just felt a little scared and didn't feel that her life would be really threatened.

What about the rest of the people?

"My duty is to face these dangers." ACE said.

"Hey, is there any truly safe place outside of the mobile city? I've long been used to it." Huang said.

"I think... if the contract is violated like this, it may not be very good for Rhode Island's reputation if word gets out." Provence said.

Although the reasons were different, several Rhode Island operators did not back down because of Warfarin's threats.

How could they not have faced a life-and-death crisis if they could become natural disaster messengers and elite operators? ACE even came out of the Kazdare battlefield.

"Just a mouthful."

Seeing that no one objected, Hua Farin could only slap her mouth and gave up the idea of ​​​​running away.

If everyone agrees with Warfarin's idea, even just one or two people, nothing will happen if they just go back like this, but now no one agrees... There is a [-]% chance that they will be masted if they go back like this.

"Thank you, thank you." Elena said excitedly.

This way, she finally didn't have to be scolded by her instructor, and she cheered a little in her heart.

Elena's unabashed gratitude actually made the others a little embarrassed. ACE coughed dryly and said, "There is nothing to thank, this is what we should do."

"But... little girl, do you really have no suspects? With such a large ruins, even if all Rhode Island operators are dispatched, it will not be easy to search them one by one."

ACE is just saying that, Rhine Life did not hire all the operators of Rhode Island. It’s not that they can’t afford the price, but... it’s not worth it. They paid such a high price but got nothing in the end. Even Ferdinand If you want to vomit blood, it is better to give up from the beginning.

If the Grand Knight can't lead here, he can only try to get the idea of ​​the director of the Originium Technology Application Section. If that doesn't work, he can simply admit to the Colombian Ministry of National Defense that the plan failed.

After becoming aware of Kristen's plan, Ferdinand was no longer so obsessed with the 'Dream' plan, and simply left it to his student and let her practice her skills.

Success is better, failure is not unbearable.

After all, the Ministry of National Defense still needs Rheinland Life for the time being, and Rheinland Life cannot do without the Ministry of Defense’s capital injection.

But Elena didn't know what Ferdinand was thinking. She only knew that her mentor had thrown her into another big trouble.