Chapter 726: The Blue-Blooded
Chapter 726: The Blue-Blooded
A man in his thirties, with sharp features and a lean build, stepped out of the airship, wearing a sophisticated black suit and a pair of silver vintage aviator glasses. His eyes, revealed as he took off his glasses, were a deep shade of blue, accentuated by his high cheekbones.
His short, dark brown hair was styled in a simple yet professional manner, and his entire demeanor exuded a profound and restrained aura, causing those in his presence to feel a sense of cautious reverence.
Below the airship and in the distance, numerous Linax Federation fighters awaited, and upon seeing this man, their eyes lit up with admiration and excitement.
As the man descended from the connecting bridge, a staff member approached and greeted him respectfully, "Welcome, Mr. Wilhelm."
Mr. Wilhelm responded with grace.
His voice, slightly deep, carried a rich emotion and charisma, clearly indicating a well-educated individual.
At this moment, it would be difficult for onlookers to imagine that this aristocratic man, with his noble demeanor, was the third-ranked Tier Three Fighter, Wilhelm Tarlass, among the top thirty in the world.
Born into the royal nobility of the old dynasty in the Western Continent, Wilhelm chose to remain in the Linax Federation when the old dynasty was overthrown, while most nobles sought refuge in the Convergence Zone.
Here, he was still well-received by the upper echelon of society, and he was the rightful heir to the Vanher School, one of the Western Continent's original fighting styles.
Mr. Wilhelm glanced towards the area where the coalition personnel were gathered, "Gentlemen, have our coalition partners already departed?"
The staff member replied, "Yes, they left two days ago, including Mr. Erosius Ursus."
Mr. Wilhelm raised his eyebrows, speaking earnestly, "I hope I won't have to clean up after them; no one enjoys unexpected work plans."
The accompanying crowd couldn't help but chuckle, and a few carefree security soldiers even laughed out loud.
However, they quickly composed themselves, refraining from further comments. After all, the coalition delegation included powerful fighters, and among them was Yusios Herros, ranked within the top thirty in the world. Moreover, Yusios was known for his vengeful and cautious nature.
Some words were acceptable for Mr. Wilhelm, but not for his companions.
This was especially true within the camp, primarily constructed by the coalition, where they were constantly monitored by domain surveillance. However, once inside their own barracks, such considerations became irrelevant.
The staff member in charge of reception bowed slightly, making a courteous inviting gesture.
"Mr. Wilhelm, we have prepared your accommodations in advance. Please follow us."
Mr. Wilhelm nodded and proceeded towards the designated area.
In the coalition delegation's camp, the security supervisor, Renault, and his subordinates were closely observing every move, listening in on their conversations.
Suddenly, they noticed Mr. Wilhelm turn and glance in their direction.
As the domain screen displayed the scene, everyone felt as if he was looking directly at them, causing their hearts to skip a beat involuntarily.
At that moment, everyone in the camp felt an urge to escape his gaze, and it took great effort to remain still.
"The blue-blooded..." Renault murmured, his eyes fixed on Mr. Wilhelm as he walked towards the Linax Federation's residential area, surrounded by security personnel.
As the group entered the camp, the disruption beasts took effect, and the domain screen quickly became blurred.
However, even with the interference, the sense of oppression brought by Mr. Wilhelm's arrival remained. After a while, someone spoke up, unwilling to concede, "It's just that Mr. Herros isn't here. If he were..."
Supervisor Renault waved his hand dismissively, assuming a relaxed expression, "Ah, Mr. Herros is diligently working. We shouldn't disturb him. Our blue-blooded gentleman was born noble, and we hope he can take some memorable photos during his stay in the Convergence Zone. It seems we overlooked something, as we didn't prepare the stickball field he enjoys."
Everyone laughed, and the previous somber atmosphere lightened considerably.
Supervisor Renault turned around, facing away from the domain screen, and instructed his team, "Monitor his every move and word."
"Yes, sir!" they replied.
By this time, Mr. Wilhelm had reached the spacious and comfortable room provided by the camp. He poured himself a cup of rich, aromatic hot drink and carried it on a porcelain plate towards the window.
Seeing an excavator clearing piles of bug corpses from the ground, Mr. Wilhelm commented, "The rain yesterday brought these creatures. If not dealt with promptly, they'll contaminate our camp."
"The Convergence Zone is full of surprises," Mr. Wilhelm continued, "Though the sky here is as gloomy as that of New Rhine, the difference in wildlife is striking. It makes me think of the people of this land, said to be resilient like wild grass, thriving and tenacious."
The staff member smiled, "Dealing with wild grass is easy; just dig out the roots, and they won't grow back next year."
Wilhelm grunted and took a sip of his hot drink, "But we still need them, don't we?"
"Yes," the person in charge agreed, "The threat from those things out there is still significant, and their presence is necessary for now."
Wilhelm looked towards the dense forest in the distance, "I haven't heard of any powerful fighters that the Grand Harmony government has dispatched for this operation."
"The Grand Harmony fighters aren't keen on international rankings, and it's possible that their government has instructed them to keep a low profile. Their strength is quite opaque, and many fighters can only be accurately assessed when faced in battle."
For example, Xu Chan, who we encountered this time, was originally ranked between 100th and 200th place. Now, the Coalition has raised his ranking by fifty positions."
Wilhelm said, "I wonder if I should be envious of Mr. Herros now. Such opponents are rare. For every fighter seeking improvement, this might just be the greatest reward."
The person in charge consoled him, "The Grand Harmony is so vast; I believe there will be opponents that meet your expectations."
"I hope so."
At this moment, Yang Yongcheng had already led Chen Chuan to the slope below, within a four-kilometer range.
He looked outward and said, "Manager Chen, we can only go this far. We can't get any closer. The last time I came here, I was mysteriously discovered, and I don't know what method they used."
"Fortunately, I left in time, and I'm familiar with the terrain, so I managed to escape. If I had stayed any later, I might have been trapped here."
Chen Chuan looked around, "It might be domain monitoring."
"A 6-1-9-1 book-bar-look-no-mistake version!"
Yang Yongcheng was somewhat surprised, "Domain monitoring with a four-kilometer range?" He glanced outside, "Can a portable domain creature do that?"
He sighed and said with emotion, "It seems that technology has advanced greatly. The portable domain creatures I encountered in the past could only cover an area of about one kilometer."
Chen Chuan stood at this angle and looked outward again. From a high vantage point, the view was not intuitive, but now, on the road leading to the camp, in addition to the fire points, there were also transverse and longitudinal moats and metal panels scattered in front and behind.
These were meant to prevent fighters from using their speed to break through. With these obstacles, it might not be a hundred percent effective, but it would buy a few seconds, enough time for those inside to react.
However, these weren't much of a problem for him. What he needed to ensure was how to kill every powerful fighter inside, and preferably, to figure out the exact location of each one.
Although he could try to locate his opponents through spiritual collisions, the camp was large enough, and many people would likely be wearing protective gear, which would prevent him from getting accurate feedback. To accurately locate every target would require a bit more effort.
He pondered for a moment and communicated with Hongfu through his spiritual consciousness.
"Hongfu, if I ask you to take a look at the fighters in the camp, will it be too taxing for you?"
Hongfu responded within his spiritual consciousness, "Just observing the life force of the targets won't consume much of my strength."
Chen Chuan said, "Good, then help me take a look."
Hongfu acknowledged, and the red scarf around her body fluttered in the wind. Subsequently, within the boundary token, which was theoretically unable to connect to any information, suddenly came to life with information and content.
This included some of the camp's arrangements and situations, and most notably, the numerous human shadows within the camp had their life domains revealed on the boundary token. Surprisingly, most of these people's domain strengths weren't high, with only a few worth a second glance.
Such enemies would be sufficient in normal circumstances, but they seemed inadequate for the convergence zone. Therefore, most of the camp's main forces should have already ventured into the unknown area.
However, as the camp's revealed content gradually increased, he made another discovery. Deep within the camp, amidst the various reactions, there was a life form with an incredibly intense domain, more vibrant than any third-limit fighter he had ever seen.
After observing for a moment, he said to Yang Yongcheng, "Senior Yang, I have some matters to attend to here. You should head back first."
Yang Yongcheng asked, "Manager Chen, are you sure?"
Chen Chuan affirmed, "I'm sure."
Yang Yongcheng guessed that Chen Chuan had some necessary tasks to fulfill. Having been a member of the pioneer squad, he was a soldier at heart, and he knew that any mission assigned from above was to be completed by all means. So, he said solemnly, "Alright, then I'll head back first. Manager Chen, be careful!"
Chen Chuan nodded.
Yang Yongcheng added, "Manager Chen, I'll wait for you at the slope where I came from. Please make sure to return before nightfall." After saying this, he saluted Chen Chuan and quickly retreated along the way he had come.
After Yang Yongcheng left, Chen Chuan's deep gaze fixed on the front, "Before nightfall? It won't take that long."
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