How to Live as an Immortal - Chapter 243
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How to Live Immortally Episode 243
243 The Sword of the Yanghu
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The trigger of the incident is Amarion’s awakening.
In fact, he must have been quite embarrassed. The Lucesia Family’s tone was not exactly metahuman-friendly.
On the other hand, unlike other conservative groups, Ryungyoung is not only open-minded, but has also been building up its own unique technology for a long time.
It was probably inevitable that Amarion would come into contact with the Clockwork, if only to overcome the difficulties of being a metahuman.
Needless to say, the consultant was the one who arranged the two executives who would never have mixed up. He was the only person in the underworld who was not restricted by the color of the organization.
Through Dobby’s investigation, it was discovered that the account in Amarion’s name was that of Daddy-Long-Legs of RYJ Company, a company established by Tae-Yap for the purpose of training unmanned aircraft.
In fact, it is certain that Tae-Yup would have been happy as well.
Didn’t Noah say that?
The ability to create new nervous systems is possible with fungi.
There was no reason not to do a three-way trip since it fit perfectly with RYJ Company’s ideology.
okay-
If only the clock hadn’t discovered Croft’s research.
It was Croft who had laid the foundation for the artificial awakening. Even before receiving the supernatural specimen, he would have at least laid the framework for a new genetic manipulation technique.
Just by looking at how quickly the mainspring turned to Plan B, you could guess how solid the hypothesis was. It even came to the conclusion that it would use the Alpha Stroke.
But that was bad news for Amarion.
Even more so after the desired results are achieved.
It is probably for this reason that Amarion, who realized that he was becoming increasingly alienated, embraced Carlson Joe.
‘no…….’
Maybe Carlson Cho suggested it first, because he felt that it could be thrown away as the technology matured.
Didn’t Justin say that?
All of the Alpha Stroke personnel were disposed of. If Amarion had acted unilaterally, there would be no reason for them to meet such an end.
Because it will be a useful resource in the future.
One, he was killed for the sole reason of sympathizing with Amarion.
Judging by the consultant’s disposition, he must have had no intention of keeping the person alive in the first place.
Perhaps he may have also unknowingly instigated Amarion’s deviation.
Wouldn’t it be killing two birds with one stone by erasing the traces and taking the stake?
It’s nothing new to set up a table that favors Ryungyoung, who supports metahumans.
Even just looking at the fact that Amarion, who had been treated by Carlson and had become even more powerful, was helpless against the consultant, you can tell.
Moreover―
“The alien species discovered in the Set colony was Carlson. And he had the ability to reproduce.”
Owen, who had been listening to Gaon’s story, furrowed his brow.
“But wouldn’t that ability have belonged to Amarion?”
“Yes, for some reason, the talent that was supposed to disappear at the hands of the consultant was passed on to Carlson.”
What that means is―
“Consultants have that kind of talent. That’s why I said you were stabbed in the back of the head. How can you not feel disgusted when the perpetrator who caused the trouble owes the victim a debt?”
Gaon laughed once and looked at the old man.
“If my guess is correct, it was the consultant who requested the meeting first, right?”
[… … I admit, your reasoning is interesting. But isn’t it just a case of putting together the circumstances? There’s a huge difference between what might be true and what is true, like Mount Olympus.]
“There’s no denying that there’s a logical leap. They were communicating so secretly. There’s no way for a third party to find out more. But… … .”
Take out the prepared card.
RYJ Company’s unpaid bearer bonds, various real estate assets, and gold and silver treasures.
It was an asset of Amarion that the Lucesia family would never have discovered.
“The results don’t lie. The fact that the flow of money and the timing of the incident coincide is proof. Well, I’ll give this back to you so you can cross-check it.”
Send that information via short-range communication. The Lucesia Family will get close to the correct answer in no time.
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Even though I scratched his itchy back myself, he still had an odd reaction. It was strange, if anything. Come to think of it, even Antonio was friendly toward the consultant.
“It seems like I’m strangely supporting the consultant. Am I feeling the same way?”
[I’m not condoning it. I just can’t believe that a consultant would do something like this. There was a deal worth that much.]
“Deal? What did you give me?”
[I didn’t give anything. I just promised to lay the foundation for metahumans like Ryungyoung to be active.]
“Because through Amarion, you must have experienced firsthand how threatening a weapon power can be.”
[That’s right]
“Now that I look at it, I see that you had circumstances that can only be explained by the consultant’s intentions.”
But it’s still surprising that he’s still acting like a fool.
But there was a reason Gaon didn’t know about it.
[How can you be sure? The one who brokered the consultant was the Frau family of the Mars Defense Forces.]
A prestigious family among prestigious families that even the Four Great Dark Forces find it difficult to mention.
Even the Lucesia family had no choice but to support the consultant. To doubt him was to doubt the broker.
Gaon, who was putting his arm around Justin’s trembling shoulder, deliberately raised his voice.
“I want to hear more details.”
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The 33rd Supply Base, located not far from the Seed Colony, was used as a spaceport to launch supplies to the 4th Space Station operated by the Mars Defense Forces.
A strategic location that even city governments or megacorporations cannot easily look into, as surprise military operations are carried out there.
There was no better place to plot something.
It is only natural that a snake coils up in hopes of becoming a dragon.
It was then that the man with a magnificent physique befitting his dream stopped in front of an old man.
“I don’t think providing a place for you meant for you to come down to a room in the basement and hide out there.”
“Hoo. It’s unusual for you to come all the way here. What brings you here?”
He used a cane to support his hunched back, but it did not hide his small stature.
Arms that were bare bones and sunken cheeks.
The body was reminiscent of a dried-up old tree, but the eyes were clear and deep, like spring water.
His instincts told him that he was a wise man who should not be neglected, but the man treated him indifferently.
“Information has come in. The punitive force has collected one of the alien species that appeared in the Set Colony.”
“I see.”
“Our actions will be revealed, so you must have a plan, right?”
“Don’t worry about it, I’ve already cut all the links. And it was just a last resort. It’s no different than trying your luck by throwing a coin into a fountain. It’s not surprising that it doesn’t work out.”
Amarion’s fungal growth was a technically feasible ability. However, the man approved the old man’s plan because he was fooled by Carlson’s sweet talk that he could become ‘it’ beyond a Stage 4 metahuman.
“It would have been more beneficial to keep it and use it for a long time, but I made a bad decision.”
“Don’t whine. Thanks to you, you’ve gained the trust of the Lucesia family, and you’ve gained more room to move. Even if it’s not ‘that’ thing, I can always consult you on any ‘case’ that you need to get promoted.”
“Why is it so complicated to structure it like this?”
“That’s because it’s safer that way. What do you think? Isn’t this answer simpler than my way?”
This was also a survival strategy unique to the elderly.
“Unfortunately, I, or rather we, are the ones who are being ostracized. I have to use my wits to turn my situation around. I have to be out in front so that I don’t get eaten. I’m like a prey that fell into the jungle.”
bang.
The old man, tapping the ground with his cane, smiled wickedly.
“I know this is a realm you cannot understand, one who walks the path of the predator.”
“Well, I don’t think that’s any different.”
The man was also sharpening his sword in the dark, in order to appear at the right time and monopolize all the achievements.
“Be careful. Your family will already know what’s going on.”
“No way.”
“It’s said that falling from the highest point is the most painful. All the prestigious families I know are monsters who only know that way.”
“So you’re saying that you’re holding off? To bring me down after I’ve been on a tear?”
He tried to deny it, but his reason was already caught up in the old man’s words. He accepted them as valid. However, it wasn’t that he didn’t pay attention because he was a man. As a moderate, joining hands with a metahuman was tantamount to suicide.
Wasn’t this something you checked several times before entering and leaving this place?
Although the man’s position was not in plain sight, the unit’s movements could still be observed closely. However, there was nothing unusual. No suspicious movements were detected.
“Don’t be complacent, the dagger is still a dagger because it stabs you in a place you can’t see.”
“I’ll give those words back to you in full.”
“Haha, I want to hit an unexpected reef. It’s just that things that inspire me don’t happen often. I feel like I’m becoming more and more comfortable with my limitations.”
It was an arrogant remark, but the man did not dare to rebuke him. The old man’s tricks were always beyond common sense.
‘More than that… … .’
Just a moment ago, there was someone scurrying around in the corner of my vision. It was a young man sitting next to the old man, eating the snacks one by one.
“There’s a face I’ve never seen before. This is a secret military base, so I thought they announced in advance that no one without permission is allowed to enter?
“Anyway, this guy already knows what I heard. So let’s skip the annoying process.”
Needless to say, the person on that side was a person of high rank, so even if he heard about it, it was just a rumor, so the man gave a short warning and got up from his seat.
“Don’t forget. What I supported you for.”
“You too, don’t forget your promise to us.”
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The place the man left.
The young man, Truwell, who had been gnawing on a biscuit, opened his mouth.
“I was surprised that someone who claims to be moderate would do something that only radicals would do.”
“He’s just entering puberty. He can only destroy things to get what he wants.”
The old man tapped the ground with his cane and changed the topic.
“Let’s continue with what we were talking about. So, you have something to tell me in paradise?”
“This is a message from the young lady to recruit one person.”
“If it was something like that, you could have done it?”
It’s not that I didn’t consider Truewell, but the opponent was the opponent.
“If you weren’t an elder, you wouldn’t even think about it. It’s such an important task.”
“Who is it? The person you want me to recruit?”
“My name is Baek Ga-on. In the industry, I am also known by the nickname ‘fighting dog.’”
The old man made an ambiguous expression, as if he had heard it somewhere. If he couldn’t remember it clearly, it meant he wasn’t a big shot, but if he remembered it anyway, it meant he was a promising talent.
“Who on earth is that guy? Is he the one you fell in love with at first sight?”
The old man spoke jokingly, but―
“This person is presumed to be the swordsman Yang Hou.”
There was no answer to what followed.