"Fierce Tiger Fist combined with your Ape Bone Mecha, let’s not even mention those two Mechanical Bodies and the Azure Dragon, even if facing Theo directly, I would not falter," Brother said with considerable pride.
"Remember, don’t make too much of a commotion, at most dismantle his Mechanical Body, don’t try to kill him, Theo will definitely not stand by," Des warned Brother, who was eager to try, as he frowned in admonition:
"Once Connet, or other high-ranking members of the Torch Organization intervene, stop immediately. Don’t give them a chance to make a move."
Fierce Tiger Fist seems quite good, Li Ming withdrew his gaze, certain that it must be an A Level weapon.
Ape Bone is the Mecha that Des wears, which I have seen him let Brother wear; quite the investment indeed.
"Don’t worry, I understand," Brother nodded, and after discussing some details, Des left.
As he slipped past a staff member on his way out the door, Li Ming had already returned in Shadow Concealment.
Soon after, he returned to his room, his face bearing an inexplicable expression.
"Last time they used me to test Connet’s attitude, this time to verify the truth of the message," Li Ming muttered, "They are treating me like a pushover."
"Just right, it’s time to clip Brother’s wings. Only when there’s no way out will he become more desperate. With five cannons firing, there’s a high chance it’s certain death, but I need to keep him from moving chaotically..."
There was still time before Connet’s departure, and Des acted as if nothing had happened, business as usual.
Li Ming could not guarantee when Des might contact Asimara.
All he knew was that Des was likely to contact Asimara when he learned of some major news, which was why he came knocking.
If one day Des suddenly got the idea not to verify the truth of the message but to report directly to Asimara, Li Ming would not be able to know.
In the blink of an eye, another seven or eight days passed.
This day, Li Ming left the Core Laboratory early, the visualization progress having exceeded 55%, the pace quickening.
With the accumulation of early data, many aspects did not even require Li Ming and Des to provide relevant information.
Benny and Jesaya could solve many problems with existing data alone.
In the Torch Organization’s storage department, Li Ming had already concealed himself on Pier.
In principle, there was nothing for Pier today, but Connet specifically called for him, so Li Ming did not need to make any extra effort.
The place was filled with fully armed Torch Soldiers and various logistics personnel, their Combat Armor flickering with a cold metallic luster, an air of murder all around.
Materials stored in the warehouse, after secondary examination, were categorized and moved onto small transport ships.
"Traveling light, I see..." Li Ming observed all the way, this outing of the Torch Organization was all about secretive operations, with no large Warships involved.
The manpower involved was not considerable, five small transport ships, totaling less than two hundred people.
"Leader, all materials have completed the warehouse check without any issues," the Firework Apostle, clad in Combat Armor, stepped forward and reported in a serious tone.
"What about the Boiling Blood Alloy?" Connet asked, glancing at Pier, who gathered around but recoiled slightly.
Boiling Blood Alloy was the most valuable material, hence his particular concern.
"It has also passed inspections, with all data matching the initial storage records."
"The materials have been here all along, untouched by outsiders, how could anything go wrong?" Kewis, wearing a black mask, said indifferently at his side.
"There’s no harm in the leader being cautious," a somewhat hoarse voice sounded, another person standing beside Connet.
It was a Yitelan, with a stooped figure, grey-white hair, and skin so darkly purple it was almost black, a sign of aging in the Yitelan.
Fernand, another visible A Level Life Form in the Torch Organization, was originally a member of the Yitelan nobility.
Due to some accident, he joined the Torch Organization. Connet was waiting for his return during this period.
One must keep watch over the nest.
Connet shook his head and asked, "Where is it? Has it been sealed?"
"You want to check it out yourself?" Kewis asked, surprised.
Connet did not respond to him; he followed the Firework Apostle directly to the container where the Boiling Blood Alloy was, with Pier following closely behind.
"Connet is being cautious, hmm, perhaps he’s always suspected that there is a traitor among us, and thus is extra vigilant," Li Ming watched.
His previous speculation was indeed correct.
The storekeepers opened the container doors, and a fierce red glow rushed out, causing several staff members nearby to freeze on the spot, their bodies trembling slightly.
"Move back, move back!"
The Firework Apostle at Connet’s side commanded severely, quickly taking those staff members who were caught in a strange state aside, splashing them with several buckets of prepared ice water before they came to their senses.
Connet stepped inside the container, glanced around casually—he himself was not an expert in materials—merely looking and pulled out several pieces of Boiling Blood Alloy to pass them to Pier.
"Check these for any problems; let’s make sure it’s not the kind of metal material that seems fine on the surface but whose internal structure is completely damaged,"
"Connet still suspects me?" Hearing this, Li Ming couldn’t help but be speechless.
But on second thought, Connet probably didn’t suspect him; it was just that after the previous situation, he was extra cautious.
As the head of R&D, Pier had some understanding of materials science. After receiving the Boiling Blood Alloy, he took out the detection device under everyone’s gaze, scanned it several times, looking at the various data graphs on it.