Extraordinary pedigree

The think tank [Sirmi] immediately sensed the invasion from [Torino Type I] and quickly established a powerful barrier called EVE.

This barrier acts like an invisible wall, protecting the thaumaturge from external thaumaturgy.

The EVE barrier is powerful and solid, and can effectively prevent attacks from most low-level crown elements, making it difficult for outside intrusions to be effective.

However, Xia Xiu is not just looking for a simple crown impact, his purpose is a more secretive and precise operation.

He does not plan to break through the EVE barrier head-on, but to inject unknown elements into the target of the branch lineage, and use this unknown power to create an instant cognitive collapse.

[Feedback from Turin Type I offense——]

[Attack status: Crown element is being injected...]

[Attack strength: high——]

[Offensive feedback: Successfully injected some mythical factors——]

[Anomaly detection: EVE barrier crack detected! ]

"found it."

The pure white angel showed a dazzling smile. He had found the think tank's weakness.

His unique [Out of Control Element] successfully hacked into the think tank's body, and then it was like a drop of highly toxic venom dripping into the clear lake water. The affected data was instantly disordered, and a brief crack appeared in the think tank's defense system. .

[The injection of crown elements begins——]

[Recognize the EVE barrier and crack it——]

[Part of the mythical factors were injected successfully, and the target data flow was turbulent——]

[Continue to inject unknown elements and expect to cause cognitive collapse——]

[Attack level: high——]

[Success rate: Partially successful]

[Part of the myth factor was successfully injected, and the target showed signs of cognitive collapse! ! ! ]

In this crack, Xia Xiu accurately captured the key data flow of the think tank [Sirmi]. He skillfully injected unknowable elements into it, causing the data to be irreversibly distorted and collapsed during the transmission process.

[Hiermi status feedback——]

[Protection level: high——]

[Abnormal status: Small-scale data flow is disordered, repair is in progress——]

Although the defense of the consortium think tank is strong, it still seems a little stretched when facing such a complex and profound crown attack.

[Sirmi] and [Torino Type I] engaged in a complicated game on the injection and protection of crown elements.

In this game, [Torino Type I] partially successfully injected unknowable elements, causing cognitive collapse of the target data flow, but [Sirmi]'s EVE barrier blocked most of the intrusions and still maintained a high level of protection. .

[Data interception——]

[Start blocking key messages——]

[Target: Lisa Morgan's archives——]

[Intercepted successfully, data packet is being transmitted——]

In the end, Xia Xiu successfully intercepted the key messages and began to counter-hack the branch lineage of the think tank.

[Start the anti-hacking process and implant external commands——]

[Command injection into the branch lineage of the target think tank——]

[Hacking successful, target behavior is under control!]

[Start loading controlled target data stream——]

【**Lisa Morgan**】

--Basic Information--

·Name: Lisa Morgan

·Age: 32 years old

·Date of birth: May 14, 1560 in the Terran calendar

·Nationality: Edici Federation

·Position: Senior cadre of Hermes Foundation, gene compilation expert

·Team: San Diego Rockets

Education background

·Terra Calendar 1578: Graduation from Edici Federal High School

·Terra 1582: Edici Federal University of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Bioengineering

·Terra Calendar 1585: Edici Federal University of Science and Technology, Master of Genetic Compilation

·Terra 1588: Edici Federal University of Science and Technology, PhD in Genetic Engineering

career

·Terra Calendar 1588: Joined the "Hermes Foundation" and became a genetic compilation researcher

·Terran Calendar 1589: Promoted to Senior Researcher of Gene Compilation and participated in many beast-controlling genetic engineering projects

·Terra Calendar 1590: Transferred to the San Diego Rockets as a genetic compilation expert, focusing on beast-controlling gene compilation and control

Last status:

·January 23, 1591, 22:35:25: During the battle with the enemy target, the synchronization rate was too high, causing distortion and explosion. Confirmed death!

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Xia Xiu frowned slightly as he looked at the hacked information.

He flipped through Lisa Morgan's file carefully, focusing on the column in his career that read 'Joined the Hermes Consortium in 1588, Terra Calendar'.

The fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven whispered to himself:

"The Hermes Consortium..."

At the same time, the battle on the glacial lake has entered a fierce stage. Alex is working hard with [Sisi Utl] to fight against the Deep Ones and the Hounds of Tindalos.

However, when Xia Xiu's unfolded [Triple Crown] appeared, everything changed.

Alex looked up and saw three haloes like mutton-fat white jade floating behind Xia Xiu. Each halo exuded a sacred and majestic light, as if it condensed the supreme power of heaven and earth.

At this moment, Alex felt as if he was facing the infinite abyss of the universe, and an unspeakable fear and awe surged in his heart.

He slumped on [Sisi Utl]'s back like a deflated balloon, giving up all resistance in despair and muttering to himself:

"The Crimson Triple Crown...the Kingslayer...the Kingdom of Heaven...the Fourth Sword Bearer..."

When Alex gave up resistance in despair in the face of an invincible enemy, the abominations also stopped attacking.

Their twisted and ferocious figures looked particularly strange under the moonlight of the glacial lake.

The abominable Deep Ones have dark and scaly skin, their eyes flash with heart-stopping malice, their mouths open, revealing sharp teeth, and they make a low grunting sound.

Those eyes seemed to penetrate Alex's soul, mercilessly digging out his deepest fears.

The hounds at different angles are even more eerie and terrifying. Their shapes are sometimes blurred, and sometimes appear as if they are substantial. Every angle seems to distort reality, with an indescribable grin.

The Legion of Deep Ones and the Hounds of Tindaros are like evil spirits from hell, exuding a creepy aura.

That kind of existence beyond human reason made Alex feel chilled to the bone. Under this terrible pollution, he had to collapse on the back of [Sisi Utl], his eyes were blind, and his eyes were full of chaos. and rational conflict with each other.

His body was shaking, his breathing was rapid, sweat was flowing down his forehead, and he was in a miserable state.

At this moment, he felt that he was not facing an angel from heaven, but a champion from the Crimson Hell and the Chaos Lord.

Compared to the fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven, he felt that the Crimson Triple Crown was more suitable for the characteristics displayed by Hugh Abraham...

And the masters of these monster legions squirming from the shadows are currently using their own spirituality to flip through in their minds some of the information hacked from [Sirmi] that has not been urgently destroyed.

That document clearly read - "Secret Records of the Hermes Society".

Xia Xiu's eyes were calm and sharp, and his consciousness shuttled through those words, quickly absorbing the key information.

"To all members of the Hermes Foundation:

In a time and space where darkness and light intersect, the great Hermes Foundation adheres to the pursuit of truth and power and is committed to bringing a new order to the world. We are not fighting for our own interests, but for the future of all mankind.

By harnessing the power of beast control, we will lead the world to a glorious tomorrow.

Since ancient times, the source of power has been the combination of knowledge and power.

Through the research and control of beasts, we have uncovered the secrets of this world and opened a path to the highest power.

The mission of the Hermes Foundation is to use this knowledge to maintain the stability and prosperity of the world! ! !

We know that the control of power is not just for self-interest, but to achieve greater goals.

By stealing and controlling all valuable beasts, we ensure that these powers never fall into the hands of hostile forces. Each beast will, under the guidance of the consortium, exert their greatest value and serve the well-being of all mankind.

In this turbulent world, our strategy is clear and determined.

By developing and leveraging valuable beasts, we focus resources where they are needed most.

Our goal is to ensure that every force can serve the consortium’s grand blueprint and drive the world forward.

The glory of Hermes is the result of the joint efforts of every member. We uphold noble beliefs and firmly believe that all our efforts will eventually bring peace and prosperity to the world.

Every beast exists to live for the glory of Hermes.

We will achieve this lofty mission through unremitting efforts!

Our ultimate goal is not to simply rule, but to create a new world led by the Hermes Foundation! !

In this world, all resources will be allocated reasonably and every life will be given its due value! ! !

Through control of our beasts, we will bring unprecedented prosperity and peace.

The Hermes Foundation exists to lead the world into a new era.

Every step we take will be the most glorious page in human history. Through the research and control of beast control, we will not only achieve our goals, but also bring welfare and peace to all mankind.

We are Atlas who carries Terra, we are - Hermes! 』

"Hermes..." Xia Xiu read the secret records of the association, and then recited another Terran word with similar pronunciation to this Terran syllable, "Hermes."

The ever-changing, sleek and clever thief who brings dreams to people, is the watcher at night, the thief outside the door - this is one of the images of [Hermes] in the eyes of other think tanks and everyone in the past.

Just like Alex said, Hermes, the Edici Think Tank, is the God of Thieves.

The Hermes Consortium, which has the same pronunciation as Hermes, is not far behind. Every word in the association's secret records reveals the core program and inner essence of the Hermes Consortium's attempt to conquer the world.

Xia Xiu's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, and he slowly read out the true core program of the association's secret records:

"Stealing all valuable beasts for profit; exploiting all valuable beasts for profit; all beasts exist for the glory of Hermes."

This style of greedy careerist is too familiar to him. If the "controlling beast" in what he just said is replaced by "human", then Hermes and [Hermes] will be basically the same. .

Buzz——

Xia Xiu uploaded the obtained intelligence and data to Eden's database. With an inaudible whisper, the crown on his body began to gradually dissipate.

The pure white robe disappeared quietly like the morning mist, and the [Crown of Thorns] also receded.

The blond young man once again regained his mortal appearance. His golden hair shimmered in the moonlight, and there was a cold look in his golden eyes.

He stepped on the ice lake, and the [Mobius strip] under his feet was like an invisible bridge, pushing him to walk on the ice.

With every step he took, his shadow army expanded, and the legions of Deep Ones and Hounds of Tindalos squirmed silently as if they were one with the darkness.

The abominations crawled in twisted postures, tentacles of shadow stretching across the ice, as if guarding their master.

The glacial lake made a slight clicking sound under his feet, the ice shaking slightly with his steps.

His eyes penetrated the darkness and looked directly at the enemy Alex in front who had lost the power to resist.

Alex was in a state of embarrassment at the moment, his face was covered with blood stains and sweat, and his body was shaking slightly from nervousness and fear.

He saw Xia Xiu approaching step by step, and knew full well how powerful and invincible the opponent was. His past experiences and the despair of facing a powerful enemy at this time gradually swallowed up his last vestige of will to resist.

Those monster legions squirming from the shadows, they stood quietly like soldiers waiting for orders, guarding the blond young man's side.

The bodies of the deep divers were twisted and ferocious, and the eyes of the Tindalos hounds flashed with blue light, as if countless ancient and crazy wisdoms were surging in their minds.

Alex controlled [Sisi Utl], and the huge three-headed monster slowly lowered its head, its body trembling slightly on the ice lake, as if facing some irresistible force.

"Hiss-"

Its huge body let out a low roar, as if declaring its surrender and submission.

Under the control of Alex's mind, [Cici Utl] slowly extended his huge palms forward, just like the pious gesture of offering sacrifices to the sun god in ancient murals.

Its palms trembled slightly, but it offered itself in front of Xia Xiu without hesitation.

In those palms, Alex also made a half-kneeling gesture of surrender, as if praying to some divine power for forgiveness and redemption.

Alex's posture was full of surrender and piety, and his body trembled slightly in the palm of [Sisi Utl], as if he was under some invisible pressure.

However, his eyes were always fixed on Xia Xiu, he was betting on his choice...

Xia Xiu came to Alex and stopped. There was a hint of indifference and scrutiny in his golden eyes, and he whispered:

"You seem to know the ways of angels very well."

Alex had a wry smile on his face when he heard this. He knew that the fourth sword-holder in Heaven in front of him was not mocking him, but stating the facts.

For most of the angels in heaven, if they sincerely surrender and give up resistance, they will often not give their enemies the punishment of death - of course, except for the angels in the tribunal of heaven and some of the burial institutions.

If he met the angels and gray knights of the Tribunal, Alex would definitely fight with them without hesitation, but when he met the angels of the Heavenly Sword Bearers and other heavenly institutions, he could take a gamble now.

Alex took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, faced Xia Xiu's cold and indifferent golden eyes, and said in a hoarse voice:

"I don't know much, I just know some rumors about the fourth sword bearer. You are the anointed one of Eden, upholding justice and mercy... I just don't want to sacrifice any more unnecessary lives."

"The Anointed One..." Xia Xiu rubbed his chin and muttered in his mind, "It's another nickname given by those fat penguins. Sooner or later, I have to find time to check their water meters."

Then, he focused his attention on Alex again and nodded slightly at him, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

"Knowing to give up and surrender is a kind of wisdom."

When he said this, there was a hint of calm dignity in his voice, as if he was approving Alex's choice.

Then he continued in a routine manner:

"As usual, when I ask about taboos related to the jurisdiction of your think tank, you can choose silence, short response or active statement according to the degree of backlash you may encounter. At the same time, your subsequent freedom of movement will be protected by the Kingdom of Heaven. Supervision, and a series of subsequent related matters are the responsibility of the Ethics Committee and the Central Containment Room.”

He paused and asked symbolically:

"Do you have any objections?"

Alex glanced at the icy lake covered in blood, and the [Horned Snake] that was twisted into a twisted shape, its whole body was shattered, bleeding constantly, and it was dying.

Recalling the image of its owner expanding and exploding.

There was a hint of despair and helplessness in his eyes, knowing that he had no choice.

"...I have no objections." Alex replied in a low voice, a mixture of fatigue and resignation in his voice.

Xia Xiu nodded slightly, acknowledging his answer.

The legions of Deep Ones and the Hounds of Tindalos slowly retreated into the shadows.

The countless twisted figures seemed to be integrated into the darkness, their deformed bodies squirming in the shadows, making creepy roars.

When these monsters were completely hidden in the darkness, only deathly silence remained on the ice lake.

The hustle and bustle just now seemed as if it had never happened. Only the blood stains and broken ice remaining on the lake told everything that had happened here.

The air was filled with the faint smell of blood, and the cold wind blew through, bringing up pieces of ice shards, like a silent lament, mourning the dead on this battlefield.

The quiet ice lake looked even colder and lonely under the moonlight, and everything returned to tranquility.

Xia Xiu stood on the ice lake, his eyes passed through the cold air and fell on Alex, who had lost the ability to resist.

He has not forgotten the true purpose of his trip, and finding Alex and Lisa is itself part of a destiny driven by "mistakes."

On behalf of the New Alliance, he came to investigate and deal with the human body trade incident of the pseudo-human group. According to the information provided by his political allies, this human body trade route is extremely secretive and complete.

The man-eating Wendigo, which has been rumored recently in the northern part of the Union, is the most prominent link in this line.

Xia Xiu's investigative clues led him to Island City.

In the island city, he met the "grandson of the president" and the four major families in the island city that he represented. Then through the competition held by these four families, he met the senior cadres of the Hermes Foundation who mastered the [Divine Evil]. Alex and Lisa meet.

Now, before Alex was taken into custody as a humanoid containment object, he looked at Alex kneeling on [Sisi Utl]'s back and asked him:

"Do you know where the Wendigos are? And what exactly do they represent?"

His voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to be carrying a biting cold wind, hitting Alex's heart directly.

Alex raised his head slightly, a trace of struggle and panic flashing in his eyes.

After a while, he finally spoke and replied in words that were in line with the customs of this land:

"Wendigo...is a flower of blood and bone..."

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