I build nuclear bombs in the giant world - #239 - Chapter 234 Big Brother

Edward and Alphonse took the special car arranged by the government for them and headed to the residence of the synthetic animal expert.

The steel four-wheeled car was driving on the road. Colonel Roy, known as the Alchemy of Fire, was sitting opposite Brother Edward.

“The information of every national alchemist is a government secret.” The colonel held a list in his hand: “Today was recommended by me, so I will introduce this expert to you as a special case, but remember it carefully. You can’t reveal the information, you know?”

“I know, don’t be so pretentious,” Edward said impatiently.

“Brother, did you sleep well last night?” Alphonse asked with concern. He felt that his brother seemed to be in a bad mood.

“It’s nothing, Colonel, just tell me.” Edward sat upright.

He was feeling a little irritable now because he heard from someone that humans and animals were making synthetic beasts. That kind of beastly behavior made him look sad. He had already preconceived the idea of ​​the synthetic beast expert. Considered a bad guy.

“Forget it, listen carefully. The person I want to introduce to you is named Xiu Tucker. He obtained the national alchemist qualification two years ago, and his code name is the Alchemist of Destiny.” The colonel handed the document Information was distributed to Brother Edward.

“Is it because he made a synthetic beast that can understand human speech that he became the national alchemist?” Alphonse asked.

“That’s right.” The colonel nodded: “Actually, I have never seen the synthetic beast in person, I just heard about it.”

“Why? Is the synthetic beast protected?”

“No, it is dead. It is said that it died of hunger strike. Although the synthetic beast can understand human speech and can speak human language, it can only say one sentence. It only said ‘I want to die’.”

“Death by hunger strike. Starvation is one of the most painful ways to die. Humans and animals that are extremely hungry will even eat their own kind, but that synthetic beast would rather go on a hunger strike.” Edward hissed and took a breath. Tone: “How painful is it to commit such a suicidal behavior?”

“The government doesn’t care about this kind of thing. No matter what kind of coincidence Tucker created the synthetic beast, it was indeed a major breakthrough in a certain field, so after he reported the result to the government, he obtained National Alchemist Qualification, enjoying various benefits and treatment from the country.” The colonel whispered: “But from two years ago to today, Tucker has never succeeded in reproducing a similar synthetic beast.”

“I remember that if a non-combatant national alchemist fails to make a breakthrough in research direction, he may be disqualified, right?” Alphonse said.

“That’s right.” The colonel said: “Actually, Tucker will be disqualified soon, and the assessment period will be soon. If he can’t make any breakthrough before the assessment period, he will lose everything as a national alchemist. Treatment, the reason why I learned about this person is because the superiors gave me the task of evaluating him.”

“No wonder you introduced him to us.” Edward understood: “I thought you were kind-hearted, but in the end you wanted us to help you work. You just wanted us to investigate Xiu Tucker on your behalf.”

“How is that possible?” The colonel smiled and said, “It is the first time in the history of alchemy that a synthetic beast gives birth to a human soul. I just think that you two brothers should be interested. By the way, you can do it while you are investigating. , help me write another report, this shouldn’t be difficult, right?”

“Of course not.” Alphonse waved his hand quickly: “Brother, Mr. Tucker’s research may be able to enlighten us. Maybe we can find a way to restore the body without using the Philosopher’s Stone. I’m looking forward to it!”

However, after listening to his brother’s words, Edward did not cheer for his brother and himself as energetically as usual.

He had a straight face with dark lines on his face.

“Colonel, is there a possibility that the synthetic beast did not give birth to the human soul? After all, the human soul and the animal soul are two different things. I don’t think alchemy can create a human soul out of thin air.”

“What do you want to say?” The experienced Colonel Roy frowned, and he heard the implication of Edward’s words.

“That synthetic beast died during a hunger strike. It must be in pain. Imagine if you were originally a human being, but after sleeping, you turned into a beast in a cage and were watched by people. Then It must be a nightmare.” Edward said quietly.

“Do you think Tucker stuffed the human soul into the synthetic beast?” Roy frowned.

“But if that’s the case, why doesn’t that person tell the truth? Why doesn’t he ask humans for help?” Alphonse asked.

“Maybe it’s because he’s unconscious. I’ve heard some rumors.” Edward said with a straight face: “Using humans and animals to refine synthetic beasts, you can create synthetic beasts that can understand human speech, but because The souls of humans and animals are mixed together, so the consciousness is actually not clear, and there is no way to express one’s words smoothly.”

“Humans and animals are refined. If that’s the case.” The colonel speculated on Edward’s words: “It seems that it is necessary to investigate him carefully. That guy may be a dangerous person and has committed criminal acts of deceiving the government.”

The car stopped in front of a mansion in the city. It was a small villa with its own garden. The house was very large and many times more luxurious than the country where Brother Edward lived in the past.

In the garden, a little girl with braids was chasing a long-haired dog. She laughed loudly and ran around on the lawn.

But when she saw the stranger getting out of the car, she immediately became cautious and seemed a little afraid of strangers. She and the white long-haired dog hid behind the yard.

“Follow me.” The colonel came to the door and rang the doorbell.

The person who opened the door was a man who looked very slovenly. He was unkempt, his clothes were baggy, and he wore a pair of thick glasses. He looked very lethargic. He was Tucker.

“Are you from the military?” Tucker only opened the door a crack, and through the crack he glanced at the military vehicle outside: “What do you want from me?”

“I am Fire Alchemist, Roy Mustang, and this is my work ID.” The colonel handed over the ID and used the prepared words: “This is Fullmetal Alchemist, Edward Elric. , he and his brother want to ask you something.”

“Let’s talk in the house.” Tucker opened the door after confirming his work ID and invited them inside.

Then, he called to the garden: “Nina! Where are you!”

“Dad!” The little girl riding a dog appeared in front of Tucker.

Tucker smiled and picked up his daughter, looking like a happy father and daughter.

Edward looked at this scene from inside the door. It was obviously a very warm scene, but he felt it was very inconsistent.

Obviously just now, his daughter was playing with the dog alone in the garden. When outsiders came, they called her over.

It’s like a show for outsiders like them.

In the tea room, Tucker talked with the guests.

“When I was young and ignorant, I violated the taboos of alchemy by refining the human body in order to resurrect my mother who died of illness, causing her body to become like this. I didn’t expect that the two of them would experience this.” Tucker heard about Brother Edward. story and expressed sympathy: “Okay, please feel free to use the data room and I will do my best to help you.”

“Here, big brother.” The short Nina shyly brought the coffee in front of Edward.

“Thank you.” Edward smiled at Nina.

He turned to Tucker and asked: “Speaking of which, I didn’t see Mr. Tucker’s wife. Is she out?”

Tucker sighed, beckoned Nina over, and stroked his daughter’s little head.

“Well, to be honest, my wife left us and my daughter two years ago and ran away from home. At that time, I had not yet obtained the title of national alchemist and lived in very poverty. Because my wife couldn’t bear that kind of life, Just left.”

“In order to give Nina a good living condition, I worked hard to pass the national alchemy exam, but because of the difficulties and anxiety in the study, I still couldn’t spend time with Nina.”

“It’s okay, Dad.” Nina lay in Tucker’s arms: “Nina is very happy when Dad is here.”

Two years ago. The timelines matched.

All of these are exactly the same as the stories Edward heard in his dreams.

The scumbag turned his wife and children into exotic synthetic beasts and held tours in various places to charge high fees for the tours.

Edward’s heart sank. He was still doubtful about Tucker. Maybe he was overthinking it. Maybe Tucker loved his daughter very much. After all, judging from the current situation, the relationship between his daughter and him was still very close. Friendly and friendly, with no abuse or neglect.

The colonel and Edward looked at each other and stood up: “Then I will leave first. Brother Elric, you stay here. A car will pick you up in the evening.”

“Walk slowly, Colonel.” Alphonse said goodbye to the Colonel.

After the colonel left Tucker’s villa, he quickly took a car and returned to his office, where he found his adjutant, Lieutenant Lisa.

“Lisa, there is something I want to entrust you to investigate for me.” The colonel handed Tucker’s personal documents to Lisa: “As for this person’s wife, where is she working now? Has she left the royal capital? I hope You go to the neighborhood where Tucker once lived and interview door to door. This person may have cheated to obtain the national alchemist qualification.”

“Yes!” Lisa stood up straight and saluted the colonel.

In Tucker’s mansion, Edward and Alphonse sat cross-legged in the database, looking at the books and information notes.

Tucker did not disturb them, but Tucker’s daughter Nina released her natural instincts after getting acquainted with the Edward brothers.

A little girl of several years old was very lively. She would pull Edward’s hair for a while, and ride on Alphonse’s armored neck for a while.

Although she was naughty, she was not annoying. Edward thought it was because no one had played with her for so long that she was so happy.

Time passed quickly, Edward had lunch at Tucker’s house, and soon it was afternoon.

Children are very naughty, but their energy is also consumed very quickly.

Nina fell asleep on the table, and Alexander, the white long-haired dog, lay at her feet wagging his tail.

“Al, did you find anything useful?” Edward asked.

“No.” Alphonse shook his head: “They are all reference books and research notes on synthetic beasts. What should I do, brother? Do you want to ask Mr. Tucker for advice?”

“Wait a minute, I’m going to use the bathroom.” Edward stood up.

He came to the toilet alone, sat on the toilet seat, closed his eyes, and entered his own conscious space.

Soon, Ian appeared in front of him.

“How’s it going? Have you met the synthetic beast expert?” Ian asked.

“Yes, I saw it.”

Edward recounted what happened to Tucker and his guesses.

“I always feel that he is hiding something, but I can’t find any evidence. I think it is possible that we are overthinking it. Shu Tucker may have just created such a synthetic beast in an accidental experiment that cannot be replicated.”

“But what if we didn’t think too much?” Ian said to Edward seriously: “If Shu Tucker can’t make any more breakthroughs and progress, he will soon be disqualified from the national alchemy.”

“According to what he said, his wife ran away from home exactly two years ago, but if you infer him with the worst malice, then he turned his wife into a synthetic beast and replaced it with his closest person. Here comes his current wealth and status.”

“For such a person, think about what he will do when he is desperate? Even if he sacrifices his own daughter, it is not an exaggeration.”

“Hey, what you said is too exaggerated.” Edward pursed his lips: “No matter what happens, he will not take his own daughter.”

“But if something like that really happens, it will be too late for us to regret it.” Ian said: “Don’t put your bets on others.”

“Sigh” Edward felt a headache: “Even if you say that, I can’t just do it without evidence.”

“I have a way.” Ian stretched out his palm, and some kind of miniature machine appeared in his palm: “This is called a bug. You can easily gather the materials to refine it. I have already prepared the formation. , it is an automatic formation, you only need to input energy.”

“Eavesdropping device? Is it possible to monitor other people’s voices remotely?”

“That’s right, you just need to put the bug on Nina, and then put on the earphones, and you can monitor the sound over there in real time.”

“There is also this kind of equipment. Your country is really amazing and much more advanced than ours.”

“It’s just that we took less detours.” Ian smiled: “But the listening range of the bug will not be too far. It will not work properly if it exceeds two kilometers. Remember not to go too far.”

“I understand.” Edward nodded: “Anyway, I haven’t finished reading the information on Xiu Tucker yet. Al and I will find a hotel near his home to stay in the next two days.”

“Speaking of which, where are you now?” Edward took over Ian’s formation blueprint: “When can we meet?”

“When I think about it, it seems to be called Lisbro Village.” Ian said.

“Lishbro Village?!” Edward was shocked: “Isn’t that the hometown of Al and I? Why did you go there!”

“I heard that there once was an immortal man living in the village of Lishbro, so I went to visit him.”

Ian stood on the hill, lowering the brim of his hat. He faced the vast grassland, the wind rustled the green grass, and there were stone villages in the distance.

“Edward, use the knowledge we exchanged to deal with various things. I believe you are no longer the same as you were in the past.”