Last Totem Novel - Chapter 78
Chapter 78 Crisis
Zhao Linglong explained that she was the search officer of the Human Ethics Supervisory Committee of the New Moon Alliance and was ordered to investigate the anti-human research incident. A few days ago, she followed the clues all the way to Luoyan Town and found that the 19th Golden Bay Garrison was very suspicious.
She was weak and did not have a boat, so she could only send people to the boiler castle thousands of miles away to ask for help from the headquarters through the international network. And this ship should be sent by the headquarters to assist her. Since Luo Yan Town did not have a communication network, she could not contact them and had been waiting in the town. A few days ago, she met the captain and won another boat, so she decided to take a look at the island first.
The ship in the picture belonged to the southwest branch of the New Moon Alliance. As long as she arrived at the scene, she would be able to receive the team.
The captain looked at Feng Yun and Tie Zha with inquiring eyes. As a man on the ground, a pirate fisherman in the deep sea, and a wanted criminal in Northern Wilderness, he didn’t want to have any connection with the Silver City faction at all.
Feng Yun and Tie Zha both shook their heads, expressing their unwillingness to take risks. They were Bug Transformers, and the Silver City forces were either exterminating or indifferent to Bug Transformers, so they didn’t want to get involved with each other.
Seeing this, Zhao Linglong was silent for a while, and then said seriously, “We know what you’re thinking, and we know that you don’t believe me.” You are all worm transformers, and you have deep prejudices against all the forces of Silver City. It’s not your fault. I can understand your concerns. However, it is precisely because this world is not sound that our efforts are needed. Try to change her, try to get her back on track … ”
She continued, “I’m from Eternal City (Silver City No. 1) and joined the New Moon Alliance at the age of seventeen. Over the years, I have witnessed with my own eyes the efforts of the Alliance for peace in the human world. Our New Moon Alliance does not discriminate against insecticides. It is because we sympathize with the status quo of insecticides that we sent me to investigate this incident. Perhaps you will think that we are very hypocritical, just for the sake of a conflict of interest that you do not understand, but … ”
At this point, she stopped and looked at the captain before continuing, “Please believe me. Why don’t you try once and make a contribution to the future of the insectivator?”
After saying those words, Zhao Linglong left the deck. Tie Zha, the captain, Feng Yun, and even Accountant, who was drawing on the side, fell into deep thought and did not speak for a long time.
Tie Zha had never heard such remarks. In his world, there was only survival, and he had never thought about anything other than survival. As an insecticide, it was inevitable for him to avoid the power of the Temple and hide in the crowd.
Can all this change? This was a thought he had never had before, not even in his dreams. An ant would definitely not think about how to change the world. It would only think about how to survive and how to live a better life.
“Actually, what the little girl said makes sense …” Feng Yun broke the silence and said.
“Sigh …” The boat sighed, rubbed its face, and said to the iron slag, “Why don’t … go over and take a look, it’s not too late to run if there’s a problem …”
“This is my ticket. We’re even.” Iron slag said.
“Why is it mine? You are also an insecticide. You have an obligation as well.” Said the captain gloomily.
“She’s not my woman. I have no obligation.” Tie Zha said straightforwardly.
The captain helplessly patted his head and admitted it. Afterwards, he issued an order, “Full speed ahead, prepare to go to the island!”
Just as the Big Dipper put away its anchor and set off for the island, Accountant finished his fourth painting.
In the painting, there was a temporary camp with dozens of small tents surrounding a large tent …
At the same time, a scouting worker bee flew onto the canvas of the large tent. This was a large military tent, with an internal space of more than 30 square meters, enough for dozens of people to hold military meetings. The scouting bees crawled up and down the canvas, searching for cracks in the air. Not long after, it climbed to the skylight of the military tent and flew in.
There was a desk in the tent. In front of the desk sat a two-meter-tall strong man. The strong man was wearing silver-gray armor, and thick pipes were embedded in his joints and shoulders. Judging from the logo on his chest and the style of his armor, this was a mass-produced psionic power armor from the Harley industry.
His name was Cole Harvey, a major from the southwest branch of the New Moon Alliance. He was ordered to go to Luoyan Town to assist Zhao Linglong in investigating anti-human research.
At this moment, he was leaning against the back of his chair, his legs crossed on his desk. On the edge of the table was a short glass filled with brown brandy. He enjoyed the picture album of the naked woman in his hand while drinking wine, which made him seem very leisurely.
However, his gaze was not focused on the picture album, but rather was in a lax state, as if he was thinking about something.
At this time, a tall and thin man opened the curtain and walked in.
“Captain, those pirates have been missing for three hours. Should we send someone down to take a look?”
Captain Cole put down the album, frowned and thought for a while, then looked at his watch and said, “Wait another hour. If there is no news, form a ten-man team and go down to see the situation.”
“Yes!” The skinny man saluted and turned to leave.
“Wait.” Cole stopped him and said, “Take advantage of that stupid female search officer who hasn’t contacted us, get to the bottom of the situation as soon as possible, collect the evidence, and quickly blow it up!”
“Boss, you mean …” The skinny man turned around and asked hesitantly. Cole beckoned for him to come over.
After the skinny man approached, Cole whispered, “Let me tell you clearly, this must be one of the secret research institutes of Lion City (Silver City No. 5, also known as Rhinehart City) in the Outer Continent. As long as they collect enough evidence, they will pay a large sum of money.”
“But, what did the headquarters say?” The skinny man asked.
“She doesn’t have a boat, nor does she have a communicator. We just said that we can’t find her.”
“Big brother, there are so many people here. If word gets out, my life will be ruined. It doesn’t matter. You are a psionic practitioner with boundless prospects. You are the pillar of the Harvey Clan.” The skinny black man still had some misgivings. The people he spoke of were too diverse, implying that he had brought over more than 30 ordinary soldiers this time.
“It’s fine. The entire New Moon Alliance only has those brains.” Cole snorted coldly and continued, “After this is done, there will be a lot of money. Everyone has money to share. Who do you think will have a hard time with money?” The skinny man wanted to say something, but Cole waved his hand, indicating that he didn’t want to discuss it anymore.
After the skinny man left, he picked up his glass and took a sip. He knew his own situation. He was almost twenty-six years old this year, and his psionic strength was still hovering around Second Grade. He estimated that there would not be much improvement in his life. Originally, he had joined the New Moon Alliance only for the sake of obtaining a set of secret manuals suitable for cultivation. As a result, after so many years, it was useless to obtain only a few books. It was better to take advantage of the current power to earn more money.
Not long after the skinny man left, he ran back and said with a strange expression, “Report to the captain that an armed fishing boat is approaching.”
Cole said with a happy expression, “Alright, another bunch of cannon fodder is coming. I’m worried that no one will go down to explore the road.”
“The problem is …” The skinny black man took a deep breath and said, “Search Officer Zhao is standing at the bow of the ship.”
Cole was absent-minded, and his glass fell to the ground. “Pong!” With a crisp sound, brandy splashed everywhere …
He stared blankly for a while, then smashed the table hard and said fiercely, “Fuck her if necessary!”
“Yes!” The skinny man saluted and replied loudly.
The continuous noise shocked the worker bees lying on the canvas. He slightly flapped his wings, drilled out of the tent, and flew towards the boundless sea …
A few minutes later, the worker bee faced the cold north wind and flew towards a mottled ship. In its countless eyes, the ship was getting closer and closer! However, just as it was about to fly onto the deck, a black back suddenly rushed out of the sea and bit it!
Along with the sound of falling into the water, the shrill “squeak” suddenly stopped …
“Haha, your little bee was eaten.” The fat cat pointed at the surface of the sea and said gloatingly.
The accountant put away the blueprints and said with disdain, “Eat it. I have plenty.”
“Alright, stop talking. Prepare to dock.” Ordered the captain.
At the same time, the iron slag pushed the red comet onto the deck and stopped in the open space at the stern of the ship.
“Alice, take care of yourself. If you’re in danger, run away.”
[Yes, my captain] Just as he finished speaking, a tiny robot arm extended out from the side of the red comet, and a metal egg the size of a pigeon’s egg was sandwiched in front of it.
The iron slag took the metal egg and felt a chill in its palm.
[Captain, this is a small communication bee made by Alice. Within a radius of two kilometers, no obstruction can be used for direct communication. If the terrain is complicated and the signal cannot be transmitted, activate the communication bee to fly back to Alice.]
Tie Zha nodded, put away the metal eggs, and left the stern to return to the deck.
At this time, the Big Dipper was already in shallow water. After putting down the anchor, apart from Accountant and Sailor Doudou, the others boarded the boat and set off for the island.
A few minutes later, when the boat passed the Star Chaser, Tie Zha realized that there was no one on board. He immediately had a bad premonition. He subconsciously looked at the captain and found that the captain was also frowning, as if he was confused about the current situation of the Star Chaser.
Zhao Linglong gently patted the back of the captain’s hand and said, “Don’t worry, the core program of the New Moon Alliance is to unite the human world and not bully the people on the ground.”
“I hope you’re right.” The captain whispered in her ear.
Tie Zha raised his head to look at the island in front of him. This was a semi-circular island with a small area. He could walk around the entire island in half an hour.
The cold sea breeze, with a faint fishy smell, blew towards them. The icy coldness carried a trace of refreshment, making one feel refreshed. The boat gradually approached the landing point. At a glance, the sun shone on the soft sand. Crimson starfish were hidden in the sand. Smooth shells dotted the beach like a peaceful and beautiful painting.