Chapter 493 Decision
After listening to the several compensation conditions mentioned by Terena, Ryan's judgment was further confirmed.
The other party was most likely not lying about this matter.
Because from the perspective of the compensation conditions, whether it is this luxurious mansion located in the core area of Antuhor, the capital of the Federation, or a whole set of other types of Dawn Killing Moves, it is an astronomical compensation.
Especially the latter, the value is even more difficult to estimate, and it is almost impossible to obtain from any existing unofficial channels, even large auction houses.
It is only possible to obtain it from the official channels of the Empire or the Federation. Normally, this requires a considerable contribution.
This is enough to prove the sincerity of the Federation.
However, although Ryan felt the sincerity of the Federation, he had his own ideas. He must get the new Dawn Killing Move.
Because this will be an important part of his strength improvement. Now, as the concentration of his mutant dragon bloodline enters the super level, the true damage ratio of "Dragon Soul Heavy Strike" is further improved.
In other words, the Dawn Killing Move has a greater impact on his strength improvement.
Especially this time, the new Dawn Killing Move is different from the domain-type "Iron Forest".
Ryan has roughly judged from the first three witchcrafts such as 'Sawtooth Ring' that this should be a powerful single-person dawn killer move, which is also what he currently lacks, a killer move with a decisive effect!
Because with the rapid improvement of his strength, some of the original killer maces are no longer killer maces.
Now the only killer mace that can be called a killer is the newly mastered sixth form. Even the domain-type dawn killer move 'Steel Forest' is not particularly useful when dealing with a single powerful enemy, such as the ancient red dragon 'Angus King'.
"Ms. Trena, I feel the sincerity of the Federation."
"However, compared to the compensation you mentioned, I would rather take back what belongs to me with my own hands. So, I hope you can agree to let me go to the ruins of the ancient goblin empire."
"By then, if that Lord Hiram is alive, I will rescue him on the way. If he unfortunately dies, I can also get what I want from his remains."
"As for the compensation you mentioned, it is not necessary." Ryan said seriously.
"This" Trena's eyes widened, looking at Ryan in surprise.
This was another answer that was completely beyond her expectations.
In her opinion, it was not wise for Ryan, as the top genius of the empire, to take risks.
If she were Ryan, she would definitely not choose to take risks.
However, what Ryan said made it difficult for her to refute for a while.
After all, what's wrong with taking back what should belong to him?
However, she couldn't agree to this matter all at once, because Deputy Speaker Bertrand had said that this might be the ruins of the ancient capital of the Goblin Empire.
If this is true, then there might be some valuable information that is of great significance to the Federation, such as golem manufacturing, machinery production, etc.
Normally speaking, these are the assets of the future Federation and must not be leaked at will.
Another issue is the risk.
Although the strength shown by Ryan is already a proper epic-level powerhouse, and he can also transform into a dragon, there are ancient ruins with high danger levels that can cause the fall of epic-level powerhouses.
In fact, there are more than one or two.
Therefore, if Ryan fell in there, not only would the Federation's initial investment go down the drain, but it would also cause diplomatic disputes with the Empire.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Ryan, the danger level of this site seems very high now. I think neither the Federation nor the Empire will allow a young genius like you to take risks."
Trena spoke very sincerely. At the same time, she also mentioned the risks, the Empire, and the Federation. She believed that Ryan should understand what she meant.
Hearing the words of the beautiful congresswoman in front of him, Ryan nodded and said, "I will communicate with Her Highness Menia. But for the Federation, I need to trouble Ms. Trena."
"As for the risks? Haha, for example, fighting the ancient fire dragon 'Angus King', isn't there any risk?"
"Ms. Trena, please forgive me for being frank, this metal witchcraft is very important to me. So, I will bear the risk myself."
"Okay."
"I hope Mr. Ryan can give me some time. I need to discuss this with Mr. Deputy Speaker."
"Of course, but I hope you and Mr. Deputy Speaker can decide as soon as possible. After all, Mr. Hiram may still be waiting for rescue in the ruins, right?"
"You are right." Trena nodded.
At present, there is no clear sign that Hiram has died, and the word used in the situation report is 'lost contact'.
Trena also remembered that there was a case where an exploration team reappeared after losing contact with a ruins for several months. I remember that this incident made the headlines of important newspapers in the Federation.
Due to Ryan's "lack of understanding of romance", the following dinner ended hastily.
Ryan also went straight back to the imperial delegation's state guest manor in Antuhor.
At the same time.
Zetaya, underground on the west side of the Reserlo Canyon.
In the ruins of a huge ancient goblin city.
A strong man in a federal military uniform was running fast.
However, from his constant turning back to observe the action and the panic on his face, it was obvious that there seemed to be something terrifying behind him, chasing him.
If you listen carefully, you can hear that there are dense "clicking" sounds coming from dozens of meters behind him.
This rhythmic collision sound does not sound like the footsteps of people or creatures.
It sounds more like the sound of some kind of metal block hitting the ground.
A few seconds later.
On the same section of the road, a series of seven or eight mechanical devices more than three meters high appeared.
These mechanical devices look like some kind of giant chocobos. Logically, after thousands of years, no matter how good the mechanical devices are, they should be almost damaged without maintenance.
But the strange thing is that these mechanical devices seem to be well maintained.
But the weird thing is not this.
But behind these mechanical chocobos, there are goblin mummies wearing uniforms. That's
right!
Mummies!
The skin is dried up and almost full of deep wrinkles. There are only whites of the eyes. With no expression, they control the machine to chase the federal man in front.
"Damn, we can't escape. Let's fight!"
The sturdy man in the uniform of the federal major had sweat on his forehead and a flushed face. He looked like he had almost reached the limit of physical exhaustion.
The exhaustion of physical strength and the excitement of being on the verge of death made him start to recall the entire exploration process of the team.
This ghost place was nothing at the beginning.
But I don't know when it started. As they went deeper into a certain area, the ubiquitous whispering began to appear, as if there was a woman who kept whispering in his ear.
This kind of situation can drive an ordinary person crazy in just ten minutes.
Even though they were well-trained, the team members began to become irritable, angry, and gradually went crazy.
What was even more troublesome was that the ghosts behind them began to suddenly appear and attack them.
Mummy?
Mechanical monster?
This combination of monsters was extremely powerful, and coupled with the ubiquitous whispers, he was the only one who survived out of their team of twelve.
But the problem was that he was now lost and had no hope of escaping.
"I'm not willing to accept it! I haven't passed the information out yet!" The federal major said to himself with self-blame.
Although he was affected by the ubiquitous whispers, he was still thinking normally and clearly with the amulet of tranquility.
As the captain, he knew very well that if he failed to pass on the situation here, then everyone in the team, including him, would be sacrificed in vain.
Later, even if the federation sent a team to investigate, it would most likely follow in their footsteps.
This place was too weird and terrifying.
"Shua!"
Suddenly, in an empty place, ripples like water film suddenly appeared in the air, and then a hand pulled the federal major into the ripples.
The next second, the federal major seemed to disappear out of thin air.
And in an area invisible to the naked eye.
"Shh!"
"Don't make a sound!"
At this time, the federal major suddenly found that he had come to an open space, surrounded by some kind of cylindrical magnetic devices. At the same time, there were complicated witch arrays carved on the ground, and six or seven people were busy.
In the center of the open space, there was an old man in a silver-gray wizard robe. It was him who just pulled him in, and he saw that the other party was looking at him with burning eyes.
"You... You are Lord Hiram!" The surviving federal major exclaimed.
Before setting off, everyone in their team had seen the portrait of the old man in front of them, the dean of the Federal Mechanical Research Institute, and naturally recognized him at a glance.
"It seems that I guessed wrong, you should be sent by the higher-ups to find us." The old man named Hiram nodded and smiled.
"Yes, Lord Hiram, since you are fine, why don't you send a message?" The captain said with red eyes.
In order to come here to find Lord Hiram, his elite team died, and now he is the only one left.
So, no matter how high the level of the other party is, he wants an explanation!
"It's not that I don't want to, but I can't." Hiram didn't seem to be annoyed by the captain's slightly rude questioning, but answered calmly .
"This is a magnetic shielding device. If I didn't happen to bring this device, I'm afraid I would have died." Hiram pointed to the four cylindrical devices around the open space.
"Huh?" The captain was stunned.
"The entire site is covered with some kind of detection device of ancient goblins. Otherwise, how could those goblin mummies track you so accurately?" Hiram asked back.
Yes!
The federal major was stunned when he heard it, and he had never figured it out.
Several times, their team members took the initiative to sacrifice and led away the chasing monsters, but not long after, they were caught up by the monsters again, and there were more of them.
It was simply incomprehensible. So this was the problem.
"If it weren't for this shield, we wouldn't have been able to hide here safely for so long. However, after turning on the shield, all the means of communication became ineffective." Hiram explained.
"I see. But, Lord Hiram, with your strength, you can't break out?" The Federation Major, whose heart knot was untied, couldn't help but be much better. He bowed slightly and asked.
Because even before the mission, he had heard of Lord Hiram. He could be said to be a very powerful existence, second only to the Federation's national protector.
"If it's just about breaking through the mummies and mechanical chocobos you encountered, it's actually not difficult. But in fact, the most terrifying thing here is not this."
"Did you hear the whispers that always echo in your ears?"
"Yes, this whisper seems to have a confusing effect. If I didn't have the amulet of tranquility, I'm afraid I would be the same as everyone else." At this point, the voice of the Federation Major choked up again.
"Amulet of tranquility? You're such a lucky guy."
"Look, this isolation magic array on the ground is to block the whispers of this unknown ancient evil god." Hiram pointed to the complex magic array on the ground and said.
"Oh, it's also my fault. I thought that with the blessing of Prototype No. 1, even if I couldn't successfully explore this site, I could retreat smoothly. But I didn't expect that the prototype would suddenly lose control not long after exploring deeply."
At the same time.
In a small meeting room in the parliament building in the core area of Antu Hall, the federal capital.
Bertrand, Terena and several senior federal officials were discussing something.
Because Terena's situation involved the newly discovered ancient goblin ruins, Deputy Speaker Bertrand specially invited relevant leaders of the federal military and industrial departments.
"No! I don't agree! It is very likely that there is a ruins of the ancient goblin empire capital. Allowing an imperial genius to explore it is very likely to leak the ancient goblin technology." A federal admiral clearly refused and said.
"Especially this genius has not yet made a clear statement to join the federation." An old man holding a valuable pipe obviously disagreed.
"If you don't agree, I'm sure we will lose the opportunity for the young and powerful Mr. Ryan to join the Federation forever." Trena thought for a moment and said.
Her calm expression seemed to be stating a fact.
Trena recalled the look on Ryan's face when he said this, and knew that the young man was not joking.
"There are geniuses every year, and it is very likely that there will be a genius who is more suitable for the Federation than Ryan next year." The old man knocked the ash from his pipe and said.
"But there is only one site of the ancient Goblin Empire's capital. Once the cutting-edge Goblin technology is leaked, our bargaining chips for cooperation with the Empire will be much less."
"This is just a matter of risk, and" Trena argued.
"But I don't think it's necessary to take this risk."
"Okay! Senators, I think I understand what you want to say." Deputy Speaker Bertrand knocked on the table, interrupting the argument between Trena and the old man smoking a pipe.
He hesitated for a moment and said,
"In principle, I agree to let Lord Ryan go to the newly discovered ruins of the ancient Goblin Empire."
Hearing this, the military admiral and the old man with the pipe frowned and stammered twice, as if they wanted to say something, but Bertrand waved his hand in time to stop them and continued,
"However, he can't be alone. Councillor Terena, please ask Swordmaster Tirion and His Majesty Hernandez. If the two His Majesties agree, let the two His Majesties go together."
"In this case, with these two His Majesties here, even if Ryan wants to obtain the ancient goblin technology, I'm afraid he is unlikely to have this opportunity."
"What do you think?"
(End of this chapter)
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