Survive in Azure Files

Soon, a large number of armed personnel and armored vehicles surrounded our group of five teachers and students.

The worst happened.

I didn't expect that Caesar Group would deploy so many troops here. This was my biggest mistake.

But it doesn't matter.

Kivotos is a world with basic order, and with my current status at the top of the pyramid, everything is still negotiable.

Especially when the other party is a capitalist who is at least willing to abide by the law on the surface and pursue profits.

I protected the students behind me and stood with my hands behind my back.

At this moment, I didn't feel angry, but in an occasion like this, it might have been better.

[The Majesty of the Lion], activate!

In an instant, I felt my physical strength rapidly draining away, as if I were running wildly. But in contrast, an invisible aura appeared in me.

Just like people in high positions.

The Caesar PMC soldier subconsciously lowered the gun pointed at me.

Outstanding effect.

I controlled my desire to gulp down oxygen and said in the most arrogant tone imaginable, "Tell your superior to come out and see me."

The soldiers were silent and retreated to the sides, like two metal walls.

And in the middle of the wall, on the empty road, a burly robot in a suit walked slowly towards them, with an orange scarf on his shoulders dancing in the wind.

Stand a few meters in front of me.

Two pairs of electronic eyes flashing orange and yellow light looked at me.

"...I heard that the intruders were found. I didn't expect it to be you. Sensei from Charais, and Abydos."

A slightly hoarse and deep male voice came out from the mouth of the strong robot.

"You recognize me?"

"Hehe... We've known each other for a long time. It's really surprising that Xia Lai's sensei would lead the bad students to do such an act of illegally trespassing and destroying other people's private territory and causing damage."

I tilted my head: "So, who are you?"

"I didn't expect you didn't recognize me. You've sabotaged my actions time and time again, and I thought we were friends for a long time. Doesn't Abydos over there recognize me either? Oh, what a pity."

The robot sighed in a pretentious manner, and finally revealed its identity:

“I am a director of Caesars.

"He is also the owner of the debt owed by Abydos. In other words, he is your creditor."

"Oh, you're the one who took the initiative to reduce the interest rate for Abydos by 70%?"

"...sensei, you are really sharp-tongued."

"Each each other."

I just want to quickly discourage the other party from gossiping, end the confrontation between the two sides, and stop using my power.

The director of Kaiser PMC shook his head:

"Haha, I have a good idea. Let's talk about it, everyone."

Chapter 33: Shocking Change

We were "courteously escorted" back to the original building by the soldiers of Caesar PMC.

The jammer has stopped working, communication with Ayane has been restored, and her image appears next to us.

At the same time, I have contacted Ayane privately and asked her to do some things, such as asking the people from Convenience House 68 to hide and not be exposed. In case the negotiations break down, they can also serve as a surprise support.

But given the current strength of Caesar PMC, it is still unknown whether they can successfully escape even with the cooperation of the convenience house.

All in all, we still have to talk first.

Nomiya, who usually treated people with a gentle face, frowned slightly at this moment, looked at the creditor and murmured:

"Lending money to the people of Abydos..."

"Ah, let me formally introduce myself. I am a director of Caesars Corporation, Caesars Mortgage, and Caesars Construction. I am also currently serving as the representative director of Caesars PMC."

As the name suggests, the representative director is the company's external representative.

In a general company, the honorary position is second only to the chairman of the board, but in fact he holds the highest power in the company.

Given the size of Caesar PMC, its representative director is already a big shot compared to ordinary students.

But some people don't care.

"That kind of thing doesn't matter."

Bai Zi questioned, "The important thing is, you are the one who cheated and exploited our Abydos assets, right?"

“…Huh?”

The Caesar PMC director uttered a syllable with interest.

Qin Xiang said angrily: "That's right! You are the culprit who hired the Steel Helmets and the Convenience House to harass us non-stop, right!"

“Hmm…?”

Caesar PMC seemed to be agreeing, but also seemed to be mocking.

Qin Xiang was obviously a little anxious, and her growl was already broken: "It's all because of you, we...we Abydos...!"

I noticed that Qinxiang's eyes were red.

Maybe it’s because I think about the hardships in the past.

However, breaking the defense is meaningless and will only make the enemy more rampant.

As expected, the director of Caesar PMC pretended to be angry again, shaking his head and looking heartbroken:

"Yeah, yeah... Is that all you're going to say right away?

"They invaded other people's private territory without permission, attacked our kind PMC staff, and destroyed the facilities..."

He listed Abydos's "crimes" one by one, his voice getting louder and louder, and he laughed out loud:

"Ha, ha, ha, that's really interesting."

Then, the laughter stopped and turned into a cold threat:

"But you'd better watch your tone. This is our Caesar PMC's legally operated workplace. And you are now illegally trespassing on the private territory of the company..."

"That's enough."

I had been watching coldly from the sidelines since before, and I thought it was the right time to speak up, "Stop teasing my students, Director. If you want to talk, then show your attitude."

"Hahaha, you're right. What's the point of bullying these little brats?"

It’s boring to bully children, so who do you think is fun to bully?

Although I understood the subtext of the Caesar PMC director, I still maintained a smile on the surface.

This is the hypocrisy of adults.

"Well, let's get back to the point. Why did you buy this worthless land of Abydos?"

"You actually asked me this question right away? Haha, it's okay to tell you."

The Caesar PMC director said solemnly: "We are looking for the treasure buried under Abydos."

If you don’t want to say it, don’t say it. Are you lying to a child?

"Who would believe such a poor excuse?" Qinxiang expressed my thoughts.

Bai Zi also questioned: "Yes, according to what you said, how do you explain the PMC's troops here? These troops are intended to be used to occupy our autonomous region by force, right?"

No, that's not the case.

With this level of military strength, it would be a waste of resources to deal with Abydos, where only five people were left.

The director of Caesar PMC snorted coldly: "Don't be ridiculous. This is just a basic defense measure to prevent people from disturbing our treasure hunt. That's all. It has nothing to do with you."

I frowned and thought deeply. Could it be that the treasure hunt that Caesar PMC Director talked about was true?

What kind of treasure is it... Oh, it doesn't matter what it is.

It is important to know that it exists.

"Director." I looked at him with a smile. "You don't want the Federal Student Union to know that there is a treasure buried here that you have invested so much manpower and resources in and tried so hard to obtain, right?"

"……what?"

Seeing the Caesar PMC director's reaction that was like a computer crashing, I suddenly couldn't hold it in anymore and burst out laughing.

Sometimes I really don't understand the way the Kivotos people think. They would just casually tell such important information to an opponent who dared not to move at all...

You are really underestimating people.

“…The Federal Student Union won’t believe it.”

"Ayane, are you recording?"

Ayane answered obediently, "Yes, I have been recording since a while ago."

"What a shame, Director. Now the offense and defense have reversed." I shrugged and spread my hands, smiling. "By the way, I would like to remind you that Ayane is now in a safe place, and the recording is also uploaded to the network disk in real time."

The director of Caesar PMC was silent for a long time, and said with difficulty: "The current Federal Student Union is incapable of..."

"It is precisely because the Federation Student Council President is missing that we need to obtain such a treasure, right?"

"..."

The Caesar PMC director was completely sunk.

It's that simple?

I was very surprised.

I originally thought that I would need to exchange interests with the other party against my will in order to leave safely, but this idiot actually handed over the rope around his neck with his own hands.

"…Can we reconcile?"

I showed a surprised expression: "At this moment? Are you kidding me?"

"I admit that you won this round." The director of Caesar PMC lowered his head, his tone was difficult and humble, "Sign the 'contract'. You and the guys in Abydos will keep this secret for us. I am willing to continue to lower the interest rate... and reduce the total amount owed to half of the current amount. Is that okay?"

contract.

One of the most sacred laws of the Kivotos.

I know very little about it, but I do know that a contract once successfully signed cannot be violated.

I added alarmedly, "Plus getting us out safely."

"……Can."

Bai Zi said quietly, "Don't target our school anymore."

"it is good."

Qin Xiang also quickly said: "The people around us are also like this, such as General Chai."

"understood."

Nomiya and Ayane also excitedly added content.

The director of Caesar PMC agreed to all the demands made by the girls with a bitter tone. In the end, they signed an unequal treaty and sent us away politely.

As a price, we cannot reveal the treasure in any way.

As we were leaving, the Caesar PMC director stared at me intently, regretting his stupidity.

I walked a long way with the contract paper, until I looked back and could no longer see the huge facility in the distance.

I let out a breath of foul air.

"Alu, Kayoko. You all heard the conversation just now, right?"

After getting a positive answer, the corners of my mouth rose slightly.