"Phew, it's late at night. It's time to rest, ladies."

Albert yawned, he was like a spectator in front of the screen, all the thrills here had nothing to do with him.

"S, it's all right here!"

Albert took the initiative to walk out of the shelter and greeted his secretary.

"Master!"

Without hesitation, S threw his human shield to the ground and ran towards Albert regardless of the danger.

"Master, I'm so glad you're okay!"

All the worries turned into one sentence at this moment, the tense atmosphere completely dissipated, and the development of things took a sharp turn for the worse.

Koko and Farme stood there silently with their hands raised, allowing the late-arriving security personnel to surround them.

Koko lowered her head, her face was pale and bloodless, but even so, there was still something brewing in her eyes.

"Mr. Albert, I'm so glad you're okay!!"

Freud, who had changed his clothes, squeezed out of the crowd, ignored his son and daughter, and went straight to Albert to ask about his well-being.

"Okay, Mr. Floyd, there's no need to be so enthusiastic. Let's comfort your daughter, Miss Koko, first."

Albert said with a smile, and at the same time, his words named the kidnapper's identity to those present.

Those nervous, breathless security guards only now realized that the person they were pointing guns at was their own eldest daughter.

"Okay, I'm glad you're okay!"

Seeing that Albert was unharmed, Floyd breathed a sigh of relief, and then he strode to Coco.

"Snapped!--"

A solid slap was slapped on Koko's pretty face, causing her to stagger slightly.

"Coco!"

Seeing Floyd slapping Koko in public, Farme couldn't help it. Even if she died, she would not let anyone...

"No, Falme, it's my father's duty..."

Koko whispered.

"I didn't expect you to have some self-awareness. You also know what a sin you have committed, you rebellious girl!"

It was not known whether Freud was acting on purpose for Albert to see or if he was really furious, but he cursed her violently in front of everyone present.

Koko said nothing, kept her head down, and didn't even look at this so-called father.

"Damn you, you still..."

He became more and more excited as he spoke, and Floyd was about to slap Koko in the face for the second time.

"Okay, that's enough, Mr. Floyd. Although we were together for a short time, this interesting experience made Miss Koko very happy."

Albert spoke, and as the practitioner of his will, S immediately took action to stop Freud.

"Mr. Albert?!"

Freud looked at Albert with surprise. He didn't expect that he would defend his daughter.

But as a shrewd businessman, Floyd immediately saw the opportunity therein.

"Well, after all, we are adults. Since Mr. Albert has spoken, I, an 'outsider', will not interfere. Coco Heikemedia will be left to Mr. Albert to handle the matter. Our Heikemedia family will not have any objections!"

Without hesitation, Floyd sold out Koko on the spot and completely shirked his responsibility, as if Koko had become a person who had nothing to do with the Hekmedia family.

"Floyd..."

Farme, who cares about Koko the most, can hardly bear it anymore. If Koko hadn't leaned tightly against her and held her hand, she would have rushed up recklessly, even if she had to bite this cold-blooded Floyd to death.

Chapter 177 Arms Dealer

Soon the unrest in the castle was quelled. Under Coco's order, these mercenaries loyal to her chose to surrender. Since Albert had made arrangements in advance, these people were only imprisoned in the basement of the castle instead of being executed on the spot.

After the Hecmedia family finished their apology game, the guests dispersed in disappointment. Only Albert and S chose to stay because Albert had another important thing to do.

The inner hall of the castle was the area where the ancient lords held meetings with their retainers.

"Sir, I'm sorry to have frightened you along the way. If you want to punish me, I will definitely do it for you in detail..."

Contrary to usual practice, the person sitting on the main seat was an outsider, while Maria, who was supposed to have the highest status, stood beside Albert, just like a follower serving the master like S.

"Stop talking nonsense. Now that everyone is here, let's get started."

Albert's words made the faces of all the members of the Hecmedia family present change.

The people standing in the hall now are the backbone of the Hekmedia family. At this moment, they all gathered here because of Albert's words.

Almost everyone present knew Albert's identity to some extent, so most of them were in awe. The few who didn't know felt strange but did not dare to interfere.

"Okay, now that your Excellency has spoken, let's begin the trial of Koko Hekmedia now!"

Just as the aristocratic families of Yanhuang had strict family rules and regulations, these aristocratic families in the West also used this method to strengthen their control within the family.

"Come here, bring the criminal up to Lord Albert!"

When Maria stopped looking at Albert, she once again regained her former majestic parental appearance, just like changing her face in Sichuan Opera, which scared those who were whispering in private.

Looking at the scene in front of him, S felt like he had returned to the Middle Ages. Times may have changed, for better or worse, but people always leave something behind.

Under the gaze of everyone, two serious-looking attendants carried a slender woman in a white suit into the hall and placed her in front of the main seat.

It was Koko Hekmedia. Her already fair skin looked even more bloodless, and her eyes were dull and lifeless, as if she had completely given up hope.

But did she really give up?

In an inconspicuous corner of the crowd, Casper, with a bandage on his face, couldn't help shaking his head.

"Floyd, tell your people what crime this beast has committed!"

Maria glanced at Floyd sharply, scaring him so much that he trembled all over.

"Yes, Grandmother!"

Floyd strode forward. This nominal patriarch, who usually enjoyed great prestige among the tribesmen, now looked as ridiculous as a servant being ordered around.

Then, in front of everyone, Freud recounted in detail what had happened tonight. He even described Coco's plan of ordering the mercenaries to attack the castle with the intention of creating chaos, and his plan to kidnap Albert from the inside as treason. He said that she wanted to seize power and usurp the throne, and that she wanted to take advantage of the family members gathering here to catch them all in one fell swoop. She also wanted to kidnap many guests including Albert to force other giants to recognize her status, and so on.

Regardless of whether it is reasonable or not, under the exaggeration of Freud, his biological father, his daughter, Coco Hekmedia, has become a cold-blooded person who wants to kill her parents and seize the throne for her own selfish desires and plots to massacre her family.

I have to admit that Freud is quite capable to be in his current position. Putting aside the facts, just looking at the atmosphere, Albert has a strong sense of déjà vu (Shinomiya Kaguya: Are you thinking about me?)

Facing Floyd's accusations, Koko said nothing and did not take the initiative to defend herself.

Of course, in this kind of trial where fate is never determined by good or evil, no one would believe Koko's argument.

For these family members, Koko's fate was more like a rehearsed performance than a maintenance of the family's dignity. The ending had already been determined. The purpose of their coming here was to feel the atmosphere of killing the chicken to scare the monkey and to be a qualified spectator.

In such a capitalist family, how many people really value blood ties?

Without paying attention to anyone else, Albert's eyes had been fixed on Coco since the beginning. He wanted to see her reveal her true intentions.

"Koko Heikemedia, do you have anything to say about your crimes?"

Maria's words carried an unquestionable meaning.

Faced with her great-grandmother's "inquiries", Koko finally spoke.

"I admit all the crimes I've committed..."

Standing up, Koko did not try to overturn the accusations put upon her by these people, but instead took all of them on herself.

“But here I still want a chance…”

"Chance?!"

Before Koko could finish her words, Floyd yelled like a murderous dog.

"You are a rebellious girl, your crime is unforgivable, how can you still have a chance!"

"Let her finish."

Albert spoke at the right time. He had been waiting since the moment Coco decided to surrender, waiting for her to say those words in person, the words he wanted to hear.

"Shut up, you loser!"

Maria immediately told Floyd to shut up. Faced with his "childhood shadow", the shipping tycoon in his fifties or sixties softened instantly.

"Ah…"

Seeing this funny scene, Koko laughed in a way that no one else present dared to.

Then, Koko dragged her weak body and took two steps towards Albert, then bowed towards his luggage with a smile.

"Mr. Albert Hermes, today, Koko, as a notorious but absolutely quality-guaranteed arms dealer, is here to sell you a weapon, a 'weapon' that you need."

After saying that, Koko raised her head and looked at Albert with her light blue eyes. Although there was a height difference between the two, the height of the main seat and the low steps just made up for the difference, allowing the two to look at each other in parallel.

"Oh?"

"So Koko, what kind of weapon is that?"

"Dear Mr. Albert, the name of the weapon is very simple, it is called..."

Koko narrowed her eyes, smiled and said three words.

"World Serpent..."

Chapter 178 World Snake

"World Serpent..."

These three words made everyone present either confused, stunned, or understood (Casper), while Albert always maintained a faint smile.

Just like a businessman introducing goods to his customers, Coco explained the so-called "World Snake" plan to Albert with fluent and clear logic.

Satellite clusters based on quantum computers, global logistics control, and absolute control over trade on land, sea, and air...

With every word Koko spoke, this grand plan was like a world serpent raising its huge head from the abyss, gazing at the world with its terrifying blood-red eyes.

Those present who lacked self-control were frightened and took a step back. Even Floyd, the father, was shocked.

Maria had a solemn look on her face. She had never expected that there would be a ruthless character like Koko in her Hekmedia family. Anyone who wanted to use such extreme means to achieve absolute world peace, not to mention whether it would succeed, was a complete lunatic if he dared to put it into practice.

"Crack! Crack!"

"Hahahahaha, interesting!"

This Coco Hekmedia did not disappoint Albert. A person who dared to carry out such a crazy plan would definitely not be incompetent.

Albert leaned forward, put his hand on his chin, and said with a smile: "The world snake that encircles the universe leaped out of the sea at the twilight of the gods..."

"Yes, when the time comes, even the God of Thunder and Lightning, who has the strongest military force, will be buried under the poisonous fangs."

Koko also smiled and continued the conversation for Albert. The two of them seemed like old friends or accomplices in this crazy plan.

"Mr. Albert..."

Floyd wanted to say something, but Maria immediately stopped him with a look.

This is the real reason why Koko gave up resistance, not entirely for her companions.

The biggest reason was that she wanted to take a gamble, betting that Albert would appreciate her World Snake Plan, and thus use his hand to truly implement this grand plan.

Because the various recent practices have repeatedly broken Koko's understanding of the world. At the same time, when there are so many uncontrollable interferences, even if her plan has not been disclosed and today's accident has not happened, it is still difficult to truly complete the ultimate goal of the World Snake Plan. It is impossible for her to accomplish it alone.

This is also why she chose to come back after receiving the notice from her family, instead of refusing to run away even though she knew it was a Hongmen Banquet.

After taking great pains and exhausting herself to disguise her true purpose, Koko is about to make the final decision at the banquet.

First, Koko tested and observed all the dignitaries attending the banquet to a certain extent. After making sure that her judgment (that they were all good-for-nothings) was correct, she turned her target to Albert Hermes, who was world-famous at a young age.

In her subsequent interactions with Albert, Koko discovered that she could never really see through the child in front of her.

Behind that perfect face seemed to be a distorted universe, an endless, unfathomable abyss. Therefore, Coco carefully chose the backup plan, which was to kidnap Albert, escape from the party, and take the long view.

However, during the subsequent conversation in the underground passage, something happened that really shocked Coco. Albert seemed to have completely seen through her disguise and intentions (mind reading and cheating), and conveyed a message to her in seemingly joking language.

Albert wanted an adventure that was entertaining (subjective in Albert's opinion).

So what is the recreational adventure for Albert?

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