The turmoil in Mu Continent started from a tip, also at the airport. A brief meeting was scheduled regarding the fate of several Fire-Chasing Senators and several multinational companies. Ryan fulfilled the hint perfectly and didn't care about the mess in the parliament; he just wanted to get the 'reward.'
The stretched sedan was luxurious, with soundproof glass separating the cab from the back seat, which was equivalent to a small living room. The leather seats were soft, with family patterns painted on the backs. Cigars and fine wine were placed on the small coffee table. The LCD screen played soothing music. The shock absorption effect was excellent, and you could hardly feel the bumps of the car.
It was much more comfortable than that broken pickup truck, but Ryan was in a bad mood. If he had to choose, he would rather squeeze in the pickup truck with Mobius.
"Top-quality Hawala cigars, thirty-year-old whiskey, take your pick." Wayne pointed at the coffee table, and seeing Ryan's expressionless face, he laughed at himself, "I forgot that you don't smoke or drink. You obviously have that kind of power, but you live like an ascetic."
"I'm just not interested in enjoyment. It's not as noble as you think." Ryan shook his head slightly. To put it bluntly, the pressure of collapse left him no time to corrupt.
He preferred to listen to the sound of spatulas in his rental house in Hua or eat junk food in the snack street that the big shots didn't even bother to look at.
"So I'm confused. Your background and behavior are totally inconsistent. What is the purpose of life?"
"Incomprehensible?"
"No, just a little curious."
Ryan smiled disdainfully and said calmly, "If a person born in the slums suddenly sat in this car and listened to you asking about the meaning of life, do you think he would become the carrier of the Herrscher?"
These words were so hurtful that the man's elegant smile froze and he put down his cigar awkwardly. He had no way of answering this. Even the Fire Moth psychological warfare department had given a pessimistic answer. Humanity would never lack contradictions and darkness, which were the breeding grounds for the Herrschers.
No matter noble or humble, rich or poor, healthy or sick, they are just like those sects who regard the Herrscher as apostles sent by God and wish they could cleanse the world. People are born unfairly, but they are equal in death.
"I didn't expect you to say such things. It's really inconsistent with your background."
"Maybe I have seen too much, Wayne. Lower your head, and you will see many things that are hard to understand." Ryan smiled faintly, and didn't say much, just the desert town he saw this time.
Life is hell. If there is a Herrscher who wipes them out instantly, perhaps they will only receive thanks for being freed.
"I wanted to persuade you, but you lectured me instead." Wayne finally lit up the cigar. Amid the lingering white smoke, his eyes were sharp. "Your idea is really dangerous."
Are you afraid that I will become a Herrscher and kill you?
"You're overthinking it. I've long passed the second year of middle school and know that the world is not black and white. Of course, I can't be as optimistic as Elysia, but I am also a member of the human race, and this premise has never changed." Ryan answered seriously. He had to say this sooner or later, and it would probably appear on the general manager's desk in two hours.
"Ryan, you have always been a wise man, so I believe you." The man put out his cigar worth hundreds of euros and sat up straight. "Then let's talk business. The parliament has been reshuffled, and the six vacant seats are being discussed."
"Well, this is a hot commodity, enough to gain more power for the Fire Moth." Ryan nodded. This was also the reason why he helped, so that the Fire Moth could get more of the cake. Even though Fire Moth sucks, there is nothing else in the world that can replace it because the rest of the organizations suck even more.
"This is something the General Manager is concerned about. We will definitely have more money, supplies, and troops. We will have more and more cards to deal with Honkai." Wayne paused and said, "The proposal of the research committee has also been approved. The five research institutes of the Fire Moth will conduct research under the coordination of Dr. Mei. To be honest, many people are not convinced. It is a big challenge for her."
"Don't worry, she can handle it." Ryan was full of confidence. Mei's methods had been verified in the original history. Elysia is the spiritual leader, and the final leader of mankind is Mei.
Wayne glanced at the other person, not knowing where his confidence came from. The girl was only in her early twenties, but she was the director of five research institutes, coordinating and planning hundreds of billions of funds. Even he found it a bit magical.
But the collapse is terrible, and now is not the time to look at qualifications. Let her do it first, and if it doesn't work out, replace her with someone else.
As for the research committee, it has no real power and is not important.
"Finally, according to your request, Vil-V and Forget-Me-Not have joined the Fire Moth. To be honest, they are both talented people."
"The person I recommend can't be wrong."
"I hope I'm wrong." Wayne leaned forward and said word by word, "It seems like you are really trying to save the world."
Squeak——
The car stopped smoothly. Outside was the headquarters of the Fire Moth, a huge and simple single building. Ryan looked outside and saw Mobius and Hua getting out of the car, so he opened the door as well.
"Why, don't I look like one?"
"Yes, but it's a little hard to understand, even though you've been this way since you were a kid." The man didn't get out of the car, but asked seriously, "You took so many risks and did so many things. What benefits did you get?"
"Nothing." Ryan answered without hesitation, got out of the car, walked a few steps, turned around again, and smiled: "Returned with a full load!"
The inconsistency made the man sitting upright stunned for a long time, and then he shook his head.
I see.
Mobius and Hua got out of the business car at the back one after another. Both of them were in a bad mood, which made Klein at a loss. She felt very uncomfortable along the way. She remembered that the doctor was interested in starting the conversation at first, but the girl was like a wooden stake and didn't say a word. Later, the only sound in the car was the sound of Mobius shaking her feet.
As an assistant, she knew that this was a sign of the doctor's impatience.
"A dull guy, nothing can be said about him. That man has such bad taste that he likes this kind of woman." Mobius raised her chin slightly and looked at the other person for the tenth time.
She was pretty and lovely, but too plain. She was wearing a military uniform without any trace of dressing up, which was completely useless from an aesthetic point of view.
"Hmph, what a shameless way to dress. Just like Carol said, you are trying to seduce Ryan with this."
Hua was also looking at Mobius, especially the reflective black stockings, which attracted the sidelong glances of the passing Fire Moth members. If they were to receive such a gaze on themselves, they would definitely not be able to bear it.
Just as the two were staring at each other, Ryan came back and looked a little puzzled when he saw their expressions.
Why do you seem to be at odds with each other the first time you meet?
He didn't quite understand what these women were thinking, so he just coughed and said, "We've finished talking about it. Just as I thought, the problem has been solved."
"What's the problem?" Hua came over quietly, and then saw Ryan's embarrassed expression, and his expression became even darker.
"I can't tell you now. It's not good to know too much." Ryan explained. Hua is still too far away from these things, so why let her worry about it?
So she would know?
The girl turned her head and saw Mobius showing a reserved smile, which made her purse her lips and take a deep breath.
"Brother, I'm going to prepare for the honor ceremony first."
"Well, I will definitely come to the auditorium to applaud you later."
These words made the girl a little happier. She saluted gracefully and walked away in a heroic manner.
In just a few months, she has transformed from a student to a soldier. She has grown up really fast. That's right, Hua's sullen personality makes her suitable for being a soldier.
Ryan saw the figure walking away, then he turned around and looked at the smiling Mobius: "Smile, smile, smile, what are you laughing at, can you cause less trouble?"
"Trouble? I didn't do anything. Your junior sister is like a wooden stake. It's really a waste of her age."
"Don't say anything bad about him. You, an old woman in her thirties, will not understand."
Old Women???
Mobius raised an eyebrow, she was indeed several years older than Ryan, but she couldn't be considered an aunt.
"Oh, you're already protecting me. I just didn't expect you like this kind of stuff."
"What's it to you?"
"Of course it's related, because..." Mobius saw Ryan's puzzled expression and changed her tone again: "You are my property."
"I don't remember signing the contract to sell myself, and before we talk about the property, please pay me the salary first."
Ryan snorted, not wanting to talk to Mobius anymore, and walked away.
After not visiting for several years, the Fire Moth headquarters is still the same as before. It does not have the strictness of a military base, but rather looks like an ordinary government department.
It is located in Manhattan, the most prosperous district in New York. Outside the walls are rows of office buildings. If it were not for the fire moth logo on the top of the building, it would look almost indistinguishable from the outside.
Very few people were wearing military uniforms, most of them were in suits and ties. It was rush hour, and everyone was hurrying in, carrying breakfast. If it weren't for the armed guards, one would have thought this was some high-tech company.
However, the Fire Moth headquarters is just like a certain Pentagon. It mainly handles various affairs and applies for funds from the League of Nations. The real core is deep underground.
"Are you interested in such boring things?" Mobius followed quietly and said something very pleasant: "If you want to sit in that position, I fully support."
Then you can pester me every day and devote resources to me like crazy, right? That would be so great for you.
"Not interested. The primary job of that position is to balance interests, and one's hands are always tied."
"But he can also use that power to change states as necessary, according to your plans."
Mobius was instigating this, after all, Ryan had the ability, and if he went up, she could also benefit.
Ryan paused on the stairs and slowly turned around: "You don't have to really sit on it. Remember what I told you in Changkong City?"
Mobius thought for a moment and then remembered what Ryan had said.
When necessary, he will physically eliminate any obstacles.