Published at 1st of November 2020 03:40:09 PM
Thomas Geller was in a complicated mood . His work clothes were covered in dust and filth . He strode forward with a long face, and a fat man panted as he scuttled and followed behind him .
βHey, Thomas! Thomas!β
βWhat do you want, Andy? Iβm in a bad mood now . β
βBad mood? Why, Thomas?β
Upon hearing Thomasβs response, the man following him like a lackey widened his eyes in suspicion .
βIsnβt that a good thing? The excavation that was stopped has finally begun again . Besides, we have also received the large sum of money we wanted and you have been appointed as the leader of the site excavation team thanks to the excavation works of the previous sites . I donβt understand what youβre unhappy about . β
βI would rather work unrestrained than being forced to, like now!β
Thomas stomped his foot and glared at the fat man behind him . Upon realizing his rage, the fat man took down his glasses, wiped the lenses, and continued speaking .
βNo-no-no, it isnβt worse off than before . We know this excavation job is extraordinary and relatively important . I know you hate the soldiers, but it is necessary for them to be here . Besides, donβt we also have some important figures in our team this time? Dr . Sean is a geological expert, Dr . Miller is a chemical engineer, and Dr . Aliciaβ¦ oh, you donβt know, but gathering these people wasnβt easy at all . β
βYea, we could have gotten a few more peopleβ¦β
Thomas snorted and pointed outside the window .
ββ¦ so can you explain to me who those young ladies are?! Damn it . This is an excavation site, not some museum, idol stage, or karaoke hall . So why are they here? Darn it . They are nothing more than some brats!β
βThisβ¦β
The fat man forced a helpless smile .
βIβm not sure either, Thomas . I only know that they are representatives of B&M Company . We have many facilities provided by them and their request is to allow the young ladies to follow and record the happenings in the ruins . I donβt know the exact situation, but they have indeed negotiated with the higher-ups, obtained official documents, and followed the right procedures . β
βAlright then, damn those capitalists . I donβt know what they are up to . But I hope those young ladies donβt cause any troubles!β
Frankly, Rhode didnβt expect to join the investigation team with this identity . But it wasnβt too surprising . Even though B&M Company seemed like a virtual-reality gaming company, their technologies were also used outside of games . The Creator Dragons were smart . All this while, they worked closely with the military and governments of various countries . After all, there was no doubt that such virtual-reality technologies were crucial for military affairs . It would be strange if one were to think that B&M Company sold games for a living . It was definitely no joke that the company was able to develop into a global multinational corporation today .
But Rhode didnβt expect Arthur and the rest to intervene with this matter . Even though B&M Company made such a request and had indeed put Rhodeβs group in a better position, the company was therefore involved in this excavation . However, Rhode didnβt feel guilty . As Creator Dragons who were the root of everything that happened, it went without saying for them to assume responsibility . If not, Rhode wouldnβt have taken upon himself all the terrible stuff while they benefited from the good . Butβ¦
βI think we may be too conspicuousβ¦β
Rhode gazed at the messy surroundings and couldnβt help but let out a sigh . Compared to the stern, fully-armored soldiers and βtalented and influential figuresβ communicating using incomprehensible phrases, Rhodeβs group seemed more like scouts on an outing . The two Canaries listened to music and read novels, while the two Mini Bubble Gums cheered and caused a ruckus at the side like typical representatives of a group of brats . On the other hand, Erin and Lydia stood at the side, smiling and exchanging words in lowered voices . It was apparent that they were satisfied with this βouter world tourβ over the past few days .
But compared to the appropriately-dressed professionals, Rhodeβs group was clad in uniforms printed with the words βB&Mβ . Rhode wore a black collared shirt like a highly-capable superior . The rest were wearing contemporary clothes that were convenient and safe for them to move about in .
According to Mini Bubble Gum, they looked like manipulators behind the scenes who sent these innocent researchers and crew members to their death in the movie βAlienβ . Then, after the truth was exposed, they sneered as the protagonists struggled while being chased by monsters . This little fella was really satisfied with this role . Of course, it seemed to Rhode that the young ladies wouldnβt mind making a cameo appearance along the way .
As of now, Rhodeβs group was situated deep inside the rolling hills . The terrain was steep and close to the polar circle where vehicles couldnβt enter easily . They could only rely on helicopters to deliver supplies, which was somewhat of a hassle . Due to this reason, the excavation job wasnβt smooth . The snowstorm from time to time also frequently disrupted traffic, which was why there werenβt as many people here as the other excavation sites . As for the soldiers who served as guards, there were only two teams . Of course, they claimed that they couldnβt transport too many soldiers due to the tough terrain and climate . But as a matter of fact, it was Rhodeβs idea to make Orchid Heart use an underhanded method . After all, Orchid Heart had witnessed the scene of Chaos eroding the place through the surveillance videos . As of now, there werenβt any strange discoveries in the other ruins . If not, things should have happened after they were excavated for so many years . This went to show that the risks of this fifth ruin might turn out to be really high . Sending fewer people meant decreasing the dangers of being contaminated by Chaos and at least it would be easier for Rhodeβs group to kill any hostile creatures if they were to appear, wasnβt it?
Due to this reason, under Orchid Heartβs control, this ruin had the least people . Excluding Rhodeβs group, there were less than 50 soldiers . Not only that, but also after sending in the last batch of soldiers, all external communications were interrupted and no helicopters could arrive here anymore . Unless Rhode contacted Orchid Heart personally, this group of people was entirely within his control!
Judging from this point, it wasnβt wrong to say that they were the BOSS behind the scenesβ¦
βEveryone, I suppose youβre aware of it by now . β
Standing in the brightly-lit hall and gazing at everyone, Thomas spoke sternly .
βThis time our mission is to excavate an ancient ruin situated deep inside this mountain . There arenβt many dangers because we have been examining the place for a few years . However, we were unable to embark on this journey due to financial difficulties and now with your help, weβre able to begin excavating the first floor at the fastest speed possible . Although the terrain is higher here, weβre certain there arenβt any wild animals after our examination . But I hope everyone will remain vigilant as there may be traps in the ruins . So, please refrain from roaming as you wishβ¦β Thomas said, turning to Rhodeβs group on purpose . The others also shifted their gaze dubiously toward them . They were also curious as to why Rhodeβs group was here . After all, judging from their appearance, the young ladies seemed to only be in their youth and the young man was only slightly over 20 years old . It didnβt make too much sense to say that they were sent by B&M Company . After all, Rhodeβs group possessed no significant background or experience and was too immature to handle excavation matters . No wonder the soldiers and researchers werenβt able to set their minds at rest . But no one felt like they were any threat to them since they were just some βyoung childrenβ .
Thomas didnβt continue speaking, but continued to stare at Rhodeβs group in discontentment instead . Facing their uncertain gazes, Rhodeβs group didnβt feel uncomfortable at all . On the contrary, they continued on with their business and even the two bad-tempered Mini Bubble Gums didnβt take his words to heart . After witnessing their reaction, Thomas let out a snort to express his dissatisfaction . After all, he was only a researcher who wasnβt comprehensive in worldly wisdom . Then, he continued . ββ¦ especially for those without any experience . Even though there shouldnβt be any venomous snakes or wild animals in the ruins, if you break away from your team out of curiosity, no one can predict what will happen . So I hope everyone will work accordingly to orders! If any of you are to disobey the orders, I will need to ask you to leave!β
Thomas said and waved his arm .
βAlright then, ladies and gents . Letβs move out!β
After hearing his remarks, the readied crowd stood up instantly and headed to their destination under the escort of the soldiers . Rhode gazed curiously at the two Bubbles who chuckled beside him . Then, he commented .
βYou two sure can tolerate his insults . β
He was truly surprised because based on his impression of Bubble, whenever anyone looked down upon her, she would never be so kind as to remain silent . She wasnβt a reasonable person, so it wasnβt possible for her to not talk back and enrage that person . Moreover, there were two of them now so the danger was doubled . In this situation, they actually didnβt fight back and this piqued his curiosity .
Facing Rhodeβs remarks, the two Bubbles revealed insidious smiles .
βOf course, Leader . During such times in the movies, those who talk back to the protagonist are only seeking death . A so-called BOSS behind the scene is one who maintains oneβs composure, follow the protagonist, and torture them to death at the end . Iβll put aside that idiotβs words for now and give him a hard time later!β
βThatβs right . When the time arrives, we will show that fool how powerful we are!β
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