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After closing the car window, Ceylon looked at the waves rising in the sea and asked Gladia, "Does Alpha want to use the waves to hedge against the waves?"

Gladia nodded, "To put it simply..." Gladia threw her terminal to Ceylon, which displayed coastal hydrological observation buoys and drone scanning feedback, and then Diesel Fitted data. "Alpha is adjusting the shape of the waves. She is modulating the waves created into the anti-phase waves of the tsunami, neutralizing the tsunami waves."

"This is too... too shocking..." Ceylan looked at the picture on the mobile phone terminal and was shocked for a moment. The entire half of Xista Lake was responding to Alpha's call, and this range was still wide. is expanding.

The waves evoked by Alpha surged higher and higher, gradually rivaling the tsunami coming from the isthmus.The waves on both sides are getting closer and closer. Even under the dim night and the faint moonlight, the two huge waves are facing each other tit for tat. The waves evoked by Alpha are not as tall and towering as the tsunami waves, but one wave after another is as orderly as an army.

Breaking through the clouds and cracking the rocks, the stormy waves crashing onto the shore, this is the most intuitive impression left to Gladia and Ceylon.

The engine roared all the way, and everyone was about to reach the end of the coastal road, and the waves created by Alpha had exceeded the speed of everyone's forward movement. Before the tsunami hit the port area, the two sides collided suddenly in the depths of Lake Siesta.

"Today I have the long tassel in my hand, when will I tie the blue dragon?"

Ahead was the intersection that turned inland, but Alpha did not turn and slow down. She gently waved the halberd in her hand, and the guardrail of the road was chopped into pieces with a burst of sword light. Then she flew off the shoulder of the road in the Quan Ting. , Di Ting disappeared in the air, her legs turned into fish tails, carrying huge power, towards the direction of the waves, and finally disappeared from the sight of Gladia and Ceylon, who had braked gracefully and stopped on the roadside.

Only the shocking sound of waves was left, like two armies fighting in the water in the dim night.

Ceylon glanced at the terminal again. The high-energy reaction moving at high speed in the water was Alpha. Her speed at this time had already caught up with the rushing waves.The waves collided, and the momentum of the tsunami began to suddenly weaken. It was really successful.

119. Return to Tremont

"Serea, look at this news. Alpha is planning to carry out isthmus blasting in the early morning of the Great Fire New Year, using a total of nearly two hundred thermonuclear weapons with a yield of more than 500 million tons."

On the fourth day of Runner [-]'s voyage, when the vehicle was about to enter Colombia, Ashes received news that Alpha was preparing to carry out nuclear blasting construction.

Ceria nodded. Of course she had received the same message. After reading it, she had been meditating on one thing. Various affairs regarding Rhodes Island and Siesta had caused concern among relevant forces in Colombia. Interested and vigilant, their trip this time may not be easy. So, can this earth-shattering nuclear blasting construction, which has a predetermined time and location, be used as a backer and bargaining chip when they face the trap?

So Seria and Ashes briefly discussed this issue. In fact, this time it was planned to use nuclear weapons with an equivalent of more than [-] million tons to blast the isthmus. The energy released by this grand explosion had exceeded eight o'clock. The energy released by a zero-magnitude earthquake, even though the isthmus is located nearly a thousand kilometers away from Siesta, and even thousands more kilometers away from Colombia, such a huge energy release cannot be hidden from anyone who cares.

Alpha specifically informed the two of them of the explosion, which must have been a hint.

"Seria, there is a truth on my home planet."

"What's the point?"

"When others suspect that you have weapons of mass destruction, you'd better have weapons of mass destruction." Hui Jing smiled. Ami could invade Iraq with a tube of washing powder, but he dared to use a tube of washing powder to invade the Soviet Union. Well, of course he wouldn't dare.

Ceria nodded. There was no need to explain the reason. During her time working with Alpha, she had already been exposed to these super weapons from another world and had a very in-depth understanding of "nuclear advantage." What an unreasonable advantage it is, she knows as well as Ashes. As long as there is an explosion on the other side of the isthmus, no matter what Alpha or her spokesperson says to anyone in this world, the other party will have to weigh it before they think about it. Are you speaking a little too loudly?This can be their biggest trump card and protective umbrella in their next actions.

"As long as this nuclear superiority is established, it is impossible for the president of Colombia to allow anyone to damage the relationship with us, so even if friction occurs, it will be limited to a certain limit. This is already very important to us. .”

"You're right, this is a more important resource than any mobile equipment assistance we can get, because it means that our background and backing matter in the eyes of those in power."

The two quickly reached an agreement on this matter, and began to designate emergency plans and solutions for various emergencies that they might face, combined with Seria's experience as director of the defense department at Rheinland Life.

Depending on the emergencies they encounter, they should take different measures. Generally, the two of them can handle trivial matters, but if the water involved behind them is too deep, then their main task is to delay time. On the eve of the New Year's Eve in the Yanli calendar, everything that follows is easy to say.Everyone on earth knows how great it would be to have a nuclear bomb only by yourself, and you can blackmail anyone you want.

……

Unexpectedly, Runner No. [-] crossed the Colombian border, and the journey from the border pioneers to the city of Tremon, which is located in the heart of Colombia and is known as the capital of science and technology, went so smoothly that it was surprising.

Whether it is the Entry-Exit Administration Bureau that manages the border, or the Alcohol and Tobacco Unit and the Origin Stone Products Administration Bureau that investigates smuggling and source stone products, they are all very businesslike and have no intention of making things difficult at all.

So much so that Runner [-] stopped at the berth of the land speeder trading port in Tremont. Ceria set foot on this land again after several years of absence, retaining her countless memories. Those complicated past events brought her At that moment in the city with extremely complicated emotions, she felt a little unreal.

"The Colombian military and police all know that they can't stop a runner, and our immigration procedures can't find any problems, right?" Ashes shook his still unfamiliar cat ears and patted them. Seria's shoulders.

Yes, because Rhode Island’s intentions are public, the procedures are complete, and the performance of the vehicle is a bit too hard-core, the cost of troublesome them along the way is too high. Columbia, as a semi-bulk carrier, is very similar to Big Beauty. In the country, you cannot expect state police and local sheriffs in several states to do such thankless things for the benefit of federal big shots and big businesses.

Moreover, in those small places that are quite independent and autonomous, the power and influence of large companies and governments are not enough. It is better to let Ceria and her party in and let them arrive at Tremont smoothly. There are a large number of corporate private soldiers and federal troops here. The Federal Tax Service, this is where they can really take control.

Staff from the local Rhode Island office came forward. This was a very young Perot boy. He was wearing a hard hat and directed the dock workers to unload the cargo from the Runner [-].

This batch of goods is old-fashioned mineral disease inhibitors that have gone through the approval process a long time ago and completed a full set of import procedures, as well as a batch of drugs that have no direct therapeutic function and can only be used to relieve pain.

None of this will have any impact on the oripathy drugs and treatment options currently on the market in Colombia, and will be sufficient to meet the needs of the Rhode Island office in Tremont.

"Ms. Ceria, I've heard that you are leading the team this time. It has been a long absence. Tremont City will always welcome your return."

Hearing this, Ceria smiled plainly, and Tremont welcomed her. This was the truth, but it was also the last thing she wanted to hear.

"I remember your code name is 'Qiao', why did you use such a code name?" Ceria changed the topic.

"Hey, when I was in college, my grades were average for three consecutive semesters. Because I was too average and too ordinary, my friends gave me the nickname 'Qiao'. After all, this name is the most common and common. "

"Well, Joe, how does it feel to work in the Rhode Island office?"

It was over. Qiao suddenly realized that what he said before seemed not to be in line with the boss Ceria's wishes. No, the original business cooperation was changed to a work inspection.Qiao was a little annoyed and had to answer honestly.

But unlike what Qiao imagined, Ceria listened to her report very carefully. In her subsequent answers and comments, she pointed out in a subtle way that she did not want to hear that "Tremon welcomes her." , it seems that Qiao understands.

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The emerging city of science and technology, people in Colombia always call the city of Tremon this way, and this is indeed the case here. The headquarters of Rheinland Life is located here, and in addition to Rheinland Life, there are more than one large technology company located here. .

This is the city where Colombians realize their dreams. Countless young people from all over the country carry their dreams, enter university, and finally submit their resumes to well-known companies in the city.

Every year, countless people come here. A large number of highly educated and highly qualified labor force promotes the vigorous development of this city. There are many high-rise buildings here, neon signs everywhere, and busy traffic here.On the streets here, energetic young Colombians are hurrying. Even in roadside cafes and restaurants, you can hear young people discussing dreams, projects, and their work.

Because the Colombian government strongly encourages the development of science and technology as a policy, companies naturally favor these capable young people. In these golden years when science and technology continue to flourish, they use their intelligence and hard work to , pouring the strength of Colombia, and also achieving his own dreams.

It would be great if that was all true.

On the second day after returning to Tremont, Ceria and Ashes had successfully connected the office system of the local Rhode Island office to the automated management system rented from the Star of Life through a process.This set of intelligent expert programs will efficiently process the large amounts of data accumulated in the office and automatically build a column framework to assist in organizing paper materials.

This work is not troublesome at least in the beginning. You can basically complete the task within four or five hours during the day, and then Ceria will have time to go shopping in this city that she has not seen in several years.

To be more precise, their real purpose of coming here is to investigate and find people to contact. For the work in Rhode Island, the official business is just a cover, just show off, but Ceria decided to put things into perspective Once done, the files accumulated in the office are actually not that many. Even if they are all dealt with, it will only take three to five days for Ceria and Hushes.

After finishing her day's work, Ceria was strolling through the streets of Tremont. The "windbreaker" power armor model she wore mimicked the shape of a very ordinary dark woolen coat. In this juncture of winter and spring, Ceria In the biting cold wind of Meng City, I added a scarf and just walked on the street normally.He is full of heroic spirit but also has a gentle style.

The white-haired Vaifan is quite eye-catching even in Tremont, a city with many immigrants and complex racial composition. Perhaps the scarf softened her expressionless and cold face, or perhaps she no longer has to defend herself after leaving the Rhineland. The time she spent as the head of the department brought some changes to her. The strangers she met on the road no longer kept them away from strangers with her stern face like before.At least along the way from the Rhode Island office to the gate of the Rheinland Life headquarters, three little girls and two young men came up to chat with her and asked her for her intercity network ID.

"How's it going, Seria, is this place still the way you remember it?" Ashes had been waiting at the gate of Rhine Life for some time. She was also carrying a bag in her hand, which contained two cups of hot coffee. , seeing Seria coming, she took out a cup of coffee and gave it to her.

"Has not changed much."

"After all, it hasn't been a few years, and the quality of this building looks pretty good." Hui Jing smiled, "Unexpectedly, without a business-like expression, you are quite a lover of the public. Several young people asked you for help on the road. ID right?"

"I didn't expect that I would be so popular, but one of those five people had an ulterior motive."

"Whose family?"

"do not know."

The two chatted like this for a few words, and then Ceria took the lead and turned around to leave. Today was not a good time to return to the Rhine.Walking in the bleak winter wind, before taking two steps, a few withered figures on the street of the Rhine Headquarters Square caught their attention.They were a few people wearing thin clothes. They even put plastic bags on themselves to keep warm. They looked like bankrupt homeless people that are very common in Colombia.

However, unlike ordinary homeless people, these people hold signs in their hands, which contain words such as condemning Rhine Life, technological conspiracy theories, or criticizing financial oligarchs. Some are very straightforward, and some are unsightly. .

"Ashes, is there such a scene in the country where you served?"

"Bankrupt tramps? That's too many, and once they go bankrupt, they will almost never have a chance to make a comeback." Ashes shook his head.

"That's really..." Ceria walked over, took out the last two Colombian gold coupons she was carrying at the moment, and gave them to the person who led the protest in the small group, "Take this and give it to you and your My companions bought a few cheap blankets. Winter nights are not easy to live in. Also, on your brand, the word "Rheinland Life" is spelled wrong. It should be like this..."

Facing the charity, the man hesitated for a moment, and finally took the banknote handed over by Ceria under the expectant eyes of his companions. The man expressed his gratitude again and again, but at this time, Ceria had already walked away.

"You're quite sympathetic."

"These people just remind me of things from the past..."

Hui Jin glanced at the tall white-haired Vaifan next to him, and he could see that she still had some irritation on her face.The Loken water tank and the Balrog incident were just the superficial triggers that finally drove her to break with this behemoth she had created with her own hands.It can be the last straw that breaks the camel's back. Before this straw, there must be a lot of hard work.

"To summarize briefly, there were at least two different groups of people following us on the way you came here. Someone was following us at the Rhode Island office we left before and after, but I have gotten rid of those who tried to follow me. .”

"As expected, we are still quite noticeable..." Ceria nodded. Hui Jin's sensitivity in this area and her work experience are richer than her own. "Do you have any explanation?"

"The sample is still too small, but the level of this group of people is average, and they reveal their flaws too quickly. If those young people who asked you for contact information are all covering for one of them, then this team is barely qualified. .”

"I feel relieved with your words. Let's go back to the office."

"Why don't you go back after having a meal? I want to play with them some more." Hui Jing hasn't smiled so easily for a long time. They don't even have any urgent tasks that need to be solved immediately. All the work can be done slowly, and Absolutely safe and stable escape route and reliable support, this kind of rich battle has never been fought by her in the FBI or the Rainbow Team.

121.Trouble comes to your door

After turning the next corner, they were about to reach the small building where the Rhode Island office was located, but at this moment, the sound of police sirens from the corner of the street aroused the two of them.what happened?

At this time, Ceria's terminal received a message. The message was sent by Joe who came to the dock to pick up people yesterday.

"Ms. Serea, something big happened! The office was robbed just now, and the robbers even kidnapped Ella!"

What is this, what is this operation?Seria and Hui Jin looked at each other. Just now, they thought that someone was dragging the tax police to check the tax and make things difficult for them, but they were robbed?There is nothing valuable in the Rhode Island office...

Thinking about it, Hui Jin opened an application on the terminal, activated the black-eyed hidden cameras she had quietly installed in a few inconspicuous corners of the office, and then connected the signal.

As soon as she connected to the black eye's camera signal, she saw a messy scene in the large office area. The glass doors of the offices of the person in charge and the finance department were also smashed open, and various documents were scattered on the floor.

"That group of people came and snatched our laptops away? Did they take a hostage by the way?" Ashes almost couldn't understand. When they went out in the field, the equipment they carried were all local products that were simply modified by Alpha. That portable computer is a Casimir brand product, and the expert technical program on it is a set of intelligent programs, not artificial intelligence software itself. Terran's native computers can't even dream of using that thing.

"Even if we want to grab financial data, we have to wait until we finish sorting it out."

"It's so strange. This kind of thing shouldn't happen at all." Ceria frowned and pondered for a moment.Then the two of them walked out of the street corner together in a tacit understanding, and walked over directly thinking of the Tremont City Police who had pulled up the blockade.

As they approached, a police officer spotted the two of them and stepped forward to stop them, "Two beautiful ladies, the police are handling a case here, so please go around."

Ceria showed her Rhode Island identity card and said that she was responsible for checking documents here during this period, and that she and Ashes were going in to count the losses.

The police officer frowned, not believing what she said.Fortunately, at this time, Qiao ran out of the house, "Ms. Serea, you are back. You must help me."

"Wait a minute..." The police officer seemed to remember something. He squinted his eyes, looked at Seria, and then looked at her work ID. "Wait a minute, you are not the one from Rhine Life..."

"Sorry, you've got the wrong person."

After a brief negotiation, the police officer finally agreed to let Ceria and Ashes in, but he first contacted the person in charge of the scene, and the police inspector in charge of the case quickly walked out of the scene.

"I am Inspector Moon of the TPD (Trimon City Police Department). Are you two staff members sent from the Rhode Island headquarters?" The inspector is a tall and burly Perlo man. From his burly body It can be seen from the lines that this police inspector is a very self-disciplined guy who exercises regularly. At first, the police inspector was holding the ledger of the survey site and did not notice the two of them until he raised his head and saw Seria, He was stunned for a moment.

"You two, you can come in, please follow me."

Following Inspector Munn, Hui Jin frowned as soon as he walked into the messy office lobby. These TPD police officers were too amateurish.At least seven or eight police officers were surveying the scene at this time, but they did not wear any shoe covers or gloves and had little awareness of protecting the scene.If something could be found out, something would be wrong, so Hui Jin glanced at Seria, but surprisingly found that she had no expression.

"With all due respect, Inspector Munn." Hui Jin didn't intend to hide it. He showed that he had certain professional knowledge and could also give the other party a signal that he was not easy to fool.

"Madam, we haven't arrived at the main crime scene yet. Have you remembered any clues?"

"Don't you know you need to protect the scene?"

"What do you mean?"

"If you want to search for usable evidence from a crime scene, the first step you have to do is to protect the scene. If you don't talk about anything else, your people are walking around in the office wearing leather boots full of mud. Even if there are originally left The clues I left have already been messed up by your people."

"This..." Inspector Munn scratched his head. It seemed that he thought what Ms. Felin said made sense. "But this is how we have always handled cases."