The next morning, Parsons got up on time, washed up and dressed, and prepared to leave the school dormitory for the headquarters of the Third Protective Legion.
But just as he approached the door, the noisy arguing in the hallway outside reached his ears clearly.
It sounded like a lot of people were arguing at his door, with panicked voices, shouts, and questions.
Parsons stopped what he was doing, stood still, and listened intently.
Yes, I reported him, but I have absolutely no idea why he disappeared!
—What does my report have to do with his disappearance? What's the connection? On what basis do you assume I'm the one who harmed him?
—Yesterday I reported those students who were acting strangely, just because I wanted to collect some money. Why would I want to harm them!
—If your roommate goes missing in the middle of the night, you should ask the school, not accuse me!
—Parson is the head of Lingtian Company. He issued the bounty and distributed the reward money. He definitely knows the whole story!
After eavesdropping for a while, Parsons finally realized what the people outside were arguing about.
It turns out that these are the people who discovered that their roommates and classmates had gone missing, and the missing people happened to be the same people who had been reported for behaving strangely yesterday.
Now, they've come demanding an explanation.
After straightening his collar, Parsons opened the dormitory door and walked out as usual.
As soon as the dormitory door opened, the group of people who had been pushing and shoving each other immediately put down what they were doing and all looked at Parsons.
Everyone looked at Parsons, their eyes flashing with jealousy and surprise.
It is said that clothes make the man, a saddle makes the horse, and a bell makes the dog run happily. Parsons's attire at this moment was completely different from that of the students.
Parsons was wearing a formal black satin suit underneath a long, lead-gray coat with a small stand-up collar, which looked very sophisticated.
This outfit looks expensive because the layers of collars are neatly arranged and not messy at all, giving it a very stylish appearance.
Parsons's attire is completely different from his unkempt and casual style during his student days.
The crowd remained silent for a long time, and not a single person dared to speak to Parsons.
It seems that this outfit has separated everyone from Parsons, creating a natural sense of alienation.
Before anyone could speak, Parsons calmly began to say:
"I'm going to the Third Protective Legion headquarters now to deal with your report. If you're interested, you can come with me."
Upon hearing this, the students looked at Parsons with some confusion, but when he came downstairs, they followed him steadfastly.
"Let's go take a look."
"Let's go see what Lingtian Company is up to!"
Nobody's a fool. If the missing students involved a third-party protection group, then things aren't that simple.
The group set off from the dormitory building in a grand procession and walked all the way outside the campus.
Parsons' newly purchased luxury car was parked outside the school.
The Ao36 series aircraft, priced at a staggering 136 million credits, boasts a streamlined design that appears both understated and menacing. It can accommodate approximately 60 people, possessing a massive capacity while consuming minimal energy; a single energy core can power the aircraft for up to three months.
Parsons stood in front of the aircraft and opened the hatch. He then glanced back at the more than forty female insects following him and tilted his head: "Please come in, everyone."
The students followed Parsons up the stairs and boarded the aircraft.
Looking at the luxurious interior of the aircraft, their eyes were filled with amazement and envy. They thought, "They really know how to enjoy life. This kind of aircraft is not only convenient, but also a pleasure."
Inside the aircraft was a huge circular couch. No matter where they sat, there were storage cabinets on both sides, with drinks, food, and technological gadgets they had never seen before.
The students felt a mix of excitement and slight disappointment as they boarded the aircraft. They were all from the same school, so why was Parsons so lucky to have taken off at such a convenient time?
If only they were the ones taking off.
After boarding the aircraft, Parsons had no time to pay attention to the students; instead, he was nervously preparing what he would say to Han Ling later.
The aircraft was very fast, and in just one hour, they arrived at the headquarters of the Third Protection Legion on the edge of the central city from near the university town.
As the aircraft landed, Parsons sprang to his feet and walked toward the hatch.
Halfway down the lower cabin door, Parsons remembered that there were still students on board the aircraft.
Parsons quickly adjusted the aircraft's flight path.
After adjusting the flight path, Parsons put his hands in his coat pockets, turned around, and said:
"After I get off, you don't need to wait for me. The aircraft will take you back to school. If you want to take pictures, remember to make my back look cool."
After saying this, Parsons left the aircraft without looking back and rode away.
The remaining students were filled with mixed emotions: some were jealous, some were envious, and some couldn't help but curse.
—Damn, this guy is so cool right now!
—That's so cool! If I had the money, I would do the same. A spacecraft worth 150 million!
—Don't blame Parsons for being pretentious, I have money, so I'll pretend too!
—He has style and looks so handsome! Anyone would look good in that outfit!
—Stop talking, hurry up and take pictures. The bounty is still spreading on StarNet. Once the photos are posted, no one will question Lingtian Group anymore.
The alliance between Parsons and the Third Legion was seen by many as a result of certain matters that the Third Protective Legion couldn't handle personally. So, they found a pair of white gloves to do their bidding.
These gloves belong to Lingtian Group.
After taking the photo, a student posted it on the Capital Star's website, muttering:
"I knew the reward was so high; the situation on the capital planet must be really serious!"
It would have been fine if the bounty hadn't been mentioned, but the moment it was, all the students present became anxious.
"Quick! Go back now, don't linger here, we need to continue making arrests."
Students were incredibly motivated, eager to earn reward points as long as they could report wrongdoings.
Now, with the Third Protective Legion's guarantee, they have no worries when they report others.
So, as soon as Parsons reached the entrance of the Third Protective Legion headquarters, he saw the aircraft behind him take off and leave.
The speed of the flight was twice as fast as when it came.
Parsons turned his head and walked a distance further before finally arriving at the headquarters of the Third Protective Legion.
There was no one at the entrance to the Third Protective Legion's headquarters; even the main gate was tightly shut.
Parson took out his personal terminal to check the time, then sent a message to Han Ling:
"Boss, I'm here. I'm right in front of the Third Protective Legion headquarters. Are you coming to pick me up?"
A moment later, Han Ling replied: Wait a minute, I'll be there soon.
Upon receiving the notification, Parsons stood ramrod straight at the door, his hands clasped in front of him, like a waiting knight, his expression solemn and dignified.
Suddenly, Parsons heard a strange movement behind him. He quickly turned around and saw that even the antennae on his head had fully extended out.
Parson hurriedly took two steps back and discovered that the spot where he had just been standing was emitting violent spatial fluctuations.
Immediately afterwards, ripples appeared in the air, and an unfamiliar scene appeared like a patch in the spot where it had been.
The next moment, a tall and handsome figure emerged first, dressed in a military uniform, his short silver hair dazzling in the sunlight.
Upon seeing that somewhat familiar face, Parson's eyes widened. The First Prince! Roderick!
Roderick nodded to Parsons, then looked toward the teleportation portal.
Another ripple appeared, and then Han Ling, with black hair and black eyes, walked out from inside.
"Boss!"
Upon seeing Han Ling, Parsons excitedly opened his arms and rushed towards her like a fledgling returning to its nest.
But before he could get close, he was stopped by an arm.
The arm was incredibly strong, like indestructible steel, holding Parsons firmly in place.
Parsons sensed a threatening aura coming from beside him.
Han Ling raised her hand and greeted Parsons with a smile:
“Azure Knight, Parsons, this is our first real meeting. How does it feel to be personally inspected by the leader? This is Roderick. You should know about my relationship with him.”
Upon hearing this, Parsons excitedly grasped Han Ling's hands with both of them and shook them, saying:
"Boss, I'm so happy to finally meet you! I'll do anything to help you in any way I can!"
Han Ling nodded and smiled:
"Don't stand here yet, let's go inside and talk. There is something we really need your and your brother's help with."
The Third Protective Legion belongs to Emperor Star.
The stag queens of Emperor Star enjoy special treatment in all locations of the Third Protection Legion.
Rodrik simply scanned his face at the entrance, and the steel doors of the Third Protective Legion headquarters, which had been tightly shut, immediately opened.
Immediately afterwards, a cacophony of noises followed.
The headquarters of the Third Protection Corps covers an area of 300,000 hectares and can accommodate approximately 3 million people.
At this moment, the lobby on the first floor of the headquarters was filled with female insects.
At this moment, the lobby on the first floor of the headquarters was filled with female insects.
Surprisingly, although these female insects are all different, they all have anti-biting devices on their faces.
Seeing the surprise on Parsons' face, Roderick explained:
"Yesterday, we arrested too many people and the Third Protection Legion was short-handed, so I borrowed some people from the nearby War Legion."
Han Ling took the lead and walked forward, saying:
"Let's go, let's go see how those captured female insects are doing."
The moment Han Ling walked into the hall, all the female insects on the first floor smelled his scent.
The next second, all the female insects turned their gazes toward the doorway.
When they saw Han Ling, a strange light flashed in their eyes—greed, filled with desire.
But when they saw Roderick next to them, the females silently looked away and continued chatting.
Oh dear, they thought it was just a little white rabbit that had wandered into a wolf pack.
Who would have thought that a monster was standing next to them?
"You've arrived."
A familiar voice came from afar; it was Marshal Ruda of the Third Protective Legion.
Marshal Lu Da received the notification the moment the space teleportation channel appeared.
In just about three minutes, he arrived at the door and met up with Han Ling.
However, upon seeing Roderick and Han Ling arrive, Marshal Ruda asked in shock:
"Mr. Han Ling, why are you both here? What about the Flo Literature Society... it's unattended, what should we do?"
Han Ling waved his hand and said:
"No need to rush this. My mental energy has already covered the entire Flo Literature Society."
I can detect everything that happens inside, so it doesn't matter whether we're there or not.
I brought my friend along to verify something; let's go see the patient first.
"This way," Marshal Lu Da gestured, pointing to the stairs.
The group then went upstairs.
Walking along the road, Marshal Lu Da asked in confusion:
"What has Lord Han Ling discovered?"
Once the passageway on the first floor was completely closed and the sound was blocked, Han Ling explained:
“Last night, Roderick and I re-interrogated Aurora Life, and we found many loopholes in his statements.”
And last night, when the War Legion began its operation, my mental energy was constantly following the female warriors of the War Legion.
I observed something unusual about the female patients they captured.
Upon hearing this, Marshal Lu Da's eyes darkened.
Has Han Ling's mental power reached such a level? He can detect things with such detail! And process so much information at the same time! It's astonishing.
Han Ling continued her explanation:
"In the mental dimension, I can observe the degree of viral infection in the female insect."
This is a new discovery, and its emergence overturns my previous assumptions.
I discovered that although these female insects were infected with the virus, the degree of infection varied among them.
Some are deep, some are shallow.
Even right next to the infected female insects, some female insects that hadn't been captured had their spiritual energy tendrils become translucent.
Seeing the puzzled expressions on Marshal Ruda's and Parson's faces, Roderick explained in simple terms:
"The change in mental strength is a real thing that happens in another dimension."
Therefore, those female insects infected by the virus may no longer be insects.
Perhaps this cannot be called a virus, but rather a racial replacement.
You can imagine it as follows: A parasite infested the Zergling's body, taking over his physical form and altering his mind.
In the realm of spiritual power, Your Excellency Han Ling can accurately locate me among billions of female insects because spiritual power is irreplaceable; spiritual power tendrils can only be enhanced, not changed.
If the tendrils of his spiritual power change, it means that he is no longer himself.
Upon hearing this for the first time, Marshal Lu Da looked at Han Ling in shock and asked:
"Then why did you call it a virus?"
Han Ling shrugged and smiled:
"The Zerg don't have mental power, so I can't explain it to you. I can only use a name to cover it up for now. Virus, isn't that a good excuse?"
A crooked mouth, slanted eyes, and slurred speech are all conditions documented in medical literature.
Moreover, they will only lower their guard when their opponent is foolish enough.
I fabricated a virus, and the head of Aurora Life followed my line of thought. He needed to constantly create lies to cover up the truth.
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