Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

"Wait, their pursuers might be coming."

"It's alright, we'll handle it together."

Isaac was about to run back when he found his clothes tightened.

He turned around and found Mira grabbing his clothes, a hint of fear in her eyes.

After she was captured and taken to the lab, the researchers there treated her like a guinea pig, constantly conducting drug experiments on her. Just when she was in despair, Isaac appeared and saved her. Now she sees Isaac as her only lifeline.

As the person disappeared before her eyes, she was terrified once again.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be back in a bit,” Isaac laughed, then said to Robert, “Start the retreat now.”

"Yes."

Robert picked up Mira without saying a word and ran towards the helicopter. Watching the maid disappear into the night, Isaac walked back to the edge of the experimental base.

The testing base was in complete chaos at this point.

A bunch of soldiers and researchers died inexplicably, and even the test subjects escaped. This matter has blown up.

The key issue is that we are currently unable to use communication equipment, and even helicopters and cars cannot be started.

Most Russian soldiers who experienced the Cold War knew this was an EMP attack. They would be unable to use any items with electronic devices for a short period of time, so they couldn't even think about leaving by car or calling for reinforcements.

All they could do was wait for the enemy in complete darkness until dawn.

Having lost several soldiers to Robert, they've become smarter and now hide inside the base or find cover to crouch and wait for an opportunity to attack.

However, such an opportunity did not arise.

"It's best to keep information about the 'listener' confidential, and the dead will definitely keep secrets."

Isaac smiled as he looked at the somber experimental base under the night sky, then squatted down and clapped his hands on the ground.

呲!

A blinding blue flash of lightning instantly illuminated the scene, standing out starkly against the night sky.

The people in the base also saw the lightning shooting into the sky from the forest opposite, and just as they were wondering what was going on, the ground began to shake.

boom!!!!

A loud bang shattered the silence of the night sky.

As the ground rapidly rose and then suddenly exploded, the entire experimental base was blasted into the sky.

All of the researchers, along with the debris and soldiers, totaling about 500 people, perished in the explosion.

Looking at the huge pit and the charred corpse inside, Isaac nodded in satisfaction, picked up the documents he had taken out earlier, and walked towards Robert.

……

On the helicopter, Robert waited anxiously for Isaac's return, while little Mira huddled in her seat, hugging her knees and trembling.

His experience in the lab was terrible enough, and now the only person who could give him a sense of security hasn't come back.

Roberta had no time to care about Mira's condition. Her biggest concern was whether her young master would get hurt. As for Mira in the back seat, she only said that she would take her back and protect her. She didn't care if Mira lost an arm or a leg.

The sudden explosion in the distance made them even more worried.

Fortunately, Isaac reappeared before them not long after.

"Young Master, are you alright?"

"gentlemen……"

Do I look like I'm in trouble? This is not a safe place to stay, let's get out of here quickly.

The helicopter door closed, and the propellers began to spin.

After slowly ascending into the sky, the Comanche activated its cloaking device once more and disappeared into the night sky, leaving behind the ruins of the experimental base.

On the plane, Mira seemed to relax completely after seeing Isaac, and fell into a deep sleep with her head on his shoulder.

The ordeal these past few days has been far too cruel for a young girl, to the point that she may be experiencing some minor mental health issues and is becoming overly dependent on Isaac, someone she has only met once.

Perhaps these symptoms will improve slightly over time.

"Young master, what should we do with this child?"

“Let her stay in Roanapur for one night. Dad will send someone to pick her up early tomorrow morning,” Isaac said. “I spoke to him on the phone earlier; it should be the Mithril Western Pacific forces coming to pick her up.”

"I see. This child has really suffered... Speaking of which, I think I've heard the master mention the word 'listener' before, and it seems you, young master, have also..."

"No, I didn't."

Robert was piloting the helicopter, while Isaac was looking at the data he had taken from the experimental base.

Some of it was scientific technology they obtained from Mira through drug experiments and some instruments. Although it was not very complete, it was still of great value.

Aside from the fact that it was all written in Russian, Isaac couldn't understand any of it.

As for the other documents, they recorded the 'listeners' they had investigated. These people were candidates for Mira. If Mira died in the experiment, they would find the test subjects listed on the form.

This time the form is in English, so maybe it was stolen from a country in the Western camp.

This document contains information about two girls, both junior high school students, and they share the same birthday.

"Chidori Kaname, and... Fujisawa Ayana, is this the information they obtained about the 'Listener'?"

Isaac glanced at Mira, who was fast asleep with her head resting on his shoulder.

He had already witnessed the value of the 'Listeners'. Their core technology at IW, the ECS electromagnetic stealth system, was developed by the siblings Leonard and Tessa, both 'Listeners'. In terms of technological value, it was absolutely invaluable. Ideally, they could recruit a few more 'Listeners' within IW.

With that in mind, Isaac picked up his phone and made the call.

"Hello? This is Sousuke Sagara."

"It's me, Sousuke."

Upon hearing Isaac's voice, Sagara Sousuke immediately perked up: "Hello, Instructor!"

"I'm sorry to call you so late."

"No! This is my subordinate's..."

"Alright, don't be so nervous. I have a mission for you this time."

As Isaac spoke, he held up a document containing Kaname Chidori's personal information.

Chapter 620: Western Pacific Team

“You attacked my country, and I don’t think this can be left like this.”

Early in the morning, Balalaika went straight to Isaac.

The secret experimental base in Khabarovsk was blown up in the middle of the night yesterday, killing all personnel, reducing the facilities to fragments, and destroying all experimental records.

Of course, Russia shut this matter down immediately, since human experimentation is not a respectable thing.

But the 'Moscow Hotel' was well-informed and informed Balalaika, who was in charge of Roanapur's business, directly.

Remembering that Isaac had told her he was going to cause trouble for the KGB, she immediately went to find him.

"Wake up, your homeland is the Soviet Union, not Russia." Isaac shrugged. "Besides, bombing one of your experimental bases isn't a big deal, is it?"

"You call this nothing serious?"

“At least one thing is certain: I have no grudge against Russia. On the contrary, I have some unpleasantness with the United States. We share the same enemy,” Isaac laughed. “Besides, this was orchestrated by the KGB, which also suits your wishes, doesn’t it?”

"So you think this matter should just be left like this?"

"I'll give you a 10% discount when I sell you weapons from now on."

"I think we should just leave it at that," Balalaika said with a smile.

Hatred is temporary; only interests last.

While in Afghanistan, Isaac killed Russian AS troops. A few years later, he sold newly developed weapons to Russia and provided some assistance. Recently, he went to Russian territory and bombed their experimental base.

In order to counter the United States, Isaac cannot afford to damage Russia too much; he must ensure the country's strength within the broader context.

"Speaking of which, you mentioned before that you wanted to cooperate with the Japanese underworld, right?"

“Yes, we’ll probably be leaving in a few days,” Balalaika said. “Have you spoken to that kid Locke about it?”

"Yes, he has already agreed."

"That's good."

"By the way, I might have to go there too."

"Hmm? What's up?"

"I have some business to attend to over there, and I might be able to lend you a hand while I'm there."

"You really are quite secretive," Balalaika said, pursing her lips. "It seems that the only people in the entire Roanapur who know your true identity are those from the Black Reef Merchant Guild and Zhang Weixin."

"That's true. You can also find out my identity. Do you want to hear it?"

"Forget it, I'm not interested in knowing. Just don't let it slow us down."

"That's natural."

As the two were talking, Isaac's phone rang.

He could roughly tell what had happened just by looking at the number on it.

"Excuse me, I need to leave for a moment. I have some things to take care of."

"Ah."

……

At the dock in the port, a huge submarine surfaced.

Without a doubt, this is the DDT-1 'Son of Danu' that the Mithril organization secretly developed.

Robert changed into her maid outfit once again and waited for them on the shore. Several soldiers in green military uniforms emerged from the submarine, one of whom was Sagara Sousuke.

“Hello, Miss Robert, I am Sergeant Melissa Mau from the Rapid Reaction Force of the Mithril Western Pacific Division.”

A mature woman with an Asian face extended her hand to Robert.

"Hello, I am Robert. Young master has also rescued 'The Listener' safely."

"Major General Yao's son? It's a good opportunity to meet him today," Melissa said with a smile.