Colonial Suit

Blood瞳 still remembered how Black Bear had told him back then.

He said that Lier did not die that night, but instead underwent a very rapid mutation. Originally, Black Bear had planned to torture Lier to death. However, Lord Coster happened to issue an order at this time to collect **mutated people for research. So Black Bear sent Lier over and thus gained the favor of Lord Coster, becoming the master of Shelter 'No. 1'.

Not many people might believe that a lord would collect mutated people for research. But Blood瞳 knew that this was very likely true. Because in this world, only lords have enough strength and resources to carry out research work. And only they have this motivation. Because according to the rules of civilization advancement, lords cannot enjoy personal advancement benefits. In other words, they cannot obtain citizenship in advanced worlds through personal abilities like some special technical talents and cosmic mercenaries. To enter a high-level world, they must upgrade their planet.

This is also a way to control and manage low-level civilizations. It was jointly formulated by the first world countries, and no one can break it.

"What are you thinking about?"

Lance's voice came from his ear, and Blood瞳 realized that they had passed through a long passage and arrived in front of an elevator. He shook his head and replied to Lance, "I'm not thinking about anything. I'm just a little nervous about meeting Lord Coster soon."

"Hey, buddy. Don't be so nervous. I didn't expect someone as cold as you to have such emotions. But please believe me. Lord Coster is a very easy person to get along with. Well, in fact, I have a good relationship with that guy. If you need his help, I will make it happen for you," Lance replied with a smile.

"Is that so?" Blood瞳 twitched the corner of his mouth, revealing a smile that was not a smile. But he didn't say anything more.

Entering the elevator, Blood瞳 noticed the floor chosen by the guards. It was actually the fifth floor underground. This shows that the fortress is far more solid than he imagined. Only one-fifth of it has been developed to a depth of five floors. At this depth, even a nuclear bomb attack would probably have no effect.

So Blood瞳 smiled and said to Lance, "It seems that Lord Coster is very concerned about his safety."

"How could that be?" Lance retorted disdainfully. "Don't think that this guy is afraid of death just because he is a lord. In fact, he was a very powerful bandit leader before he became successful. Oh, he still is. He knows how to kill better than anyone else. Do you know his armor? That's a powerful thing produced in a sixth-level world. It's said to be called Jack the Ripper, so you can see how bloodthirsty this guy is. But now that he has his own base, he has become more honest. There are fewer opportunities for him to take action each year."

"As for the safety issue you mentioned. I think you saw that his residence is located underground. Haha, don't misunderstand. It's not that he cares about his own safety, but that he cares about his precious laboratory. It is said that he almost exhausted all his resources to build this laboratory. But speaking of which, it is precisely because of this laboratory that he was able to enter the management of Planet X35. It's worth it."

"Laboratory?" Blood瞳's eyes flashed, revealing an interested expression. "What is it, what kind of experiments?"

"It seems to be researching biotechnology," Lance thought for a while and scratched the back of his head. "You know about mutated creatures, right? It is said that Coster's laboratory is researching this. That's why he is so sensitive to the movements of mutated people around him. Because he can extract many valuable things from mutated creatures. Especially mutated people. He even collected a large number of mutated people for experiments some time ago. I don't know how it's going now."

"Oh?" Blood瞳 seemed even more interested. "You don't know either?"

"Of course," Lance shrugged his shoulders. "I can't keep an eye on him every day. But it is said that he has made considerable progress. He can already extract certain enhanced gene potions from mutated people. Haha, this thing is a hot commodity. I heard that only advanced worlds can produce it. With this thing, Coster has the confidence. When the planet leader conference is held this year, he will definitely be able to obtain more seats."

"Sounds good."

"That's right," Lance grinned, revealing a rare look of pride. "I have contributed a lot to Coster's research. His achievements also have a part of my contribution."

"Sir, the fifth floor underground has arrived." As he spoke, the elevator suddenly stopped, and then the door opened. Several guards stood outside the door and said respectfully to Lance.

"Okay. Let's go over now," Lance said to Blood瞳 and followed the guards inside.

Watching his burly back, Blood瞳's face darkened…

Just extracting gene potions… It's more than that, right? Blood瞳's mind flashed back to the mutated person he had captured, and the sharp chip behind its head.

Perhaps… this Lord Coster's ambition is much greater than he imagined.

Escorted by the guards, Blood瞳 and Lance entered Lord Coster's reception room. Someone was already waiting there. It was a very fat man, about the same height as an ordinary person, but nearly three times as wide, looking more like a ball. Behind him stood two masked guards wrapped in ceramic combat suits. Seeing Lance's figure, he stood up and opened his arms.

"Haha. Today is really my lucky day. Let me see who's here. Lance, my old friend. What good things have you brought me again? Let me guess? Sitos's minerals, or Grilatu's high-quality cattle and sheep?"

"Those are not important. Isn't it? The important thing is that I'm here," Lance replied with a smile, then opened his arms and hugged the other party. The two patted each other on the back and separated. Then he smiled at Blood瞳.

"This is Lord Coster. You see, didn't I say? He's a very easy person to get along with."

"This is Blood瞳, a hunter I met on the road. Coster, he's very strong. Strong enough for me to feel it."

"Oh, is that so?" Lord Coster obviously knew Lance very well, knew what he meant by "feel", and hurriedly let go of Lance and extended his hands to Blood瞳. "Hello, just call me Coster. I'm the lord here."

"Blood瞳." Blood瞳 looked at Lord Coster's hand, but did not shake it. His performance immediately alerted the guards in the room, and many guards tightened the weapons in their hands.

"Haha, don't be nervous. You guys. This is my guest. You should respect the guest's habits. It seems that this Mr. Blood瞳 is obviously not used to being close to people. Then let's change the way," Lord Coster obviously did not get angry because of Blood瞳's coldness. Instead, he reprimanded the guards next to him, using the action to resolve the embarrassment. Then he smiled and made a gesture of invitation.

"Please sit down. My old friend. Well… and this hunter friend. I'm really happy to see you. But you must have come here with a purpose. My guard told me that you have something urgent to see me about. So what can I do for you? Tell me, if you need anything, please don't be polite. I'm happy to solve all your problems."

The way Lord Coster spoke was very direct. Or maybe that was his original personality. Ordinary people may not be used to his straightforward way of speaking, but Lance understood it very well. So he also said very simply.

"It's not that I have any trouble, but you do. My old friend. I discovered something in your territory when I came here. I think you'll be interested to know."

Then Lance described the discoveries on the journey in detail, without missing a single detail. Especially the wounds on the victims and the traces left at the scene. Blood瞳 noticed that Lord Coster listened very carefully, and when Lance mentioned that he was the first to discover the massacre site, he turned his head and smiled at him.

Soon, Lance finished telling all his discoveries, and then solemnly said to Lord Coster. "Coster, I don't think this matter is that simple. Because although there have been incidents of mutated people committing crimes in the past, there has never been a organized massacre like this. This shows that this group of mutated people has good organization and discipline. They may even have a leader. They are very smart, act in groups, and have amazing combat power. Judging from their robbing the water circulation system of the gathering point, they are purposeful and may be building a base. This is very serious."

"Yes. This is very serious." Lord Coster's expression also became serious.

Ever since Lance started describing it, his smile disappeared. No one would be happy to know that such a thing happened in their territory, not to mention that Lance was right, he was in big trouble. It is well known that mutated people have intelligence, but they have never formed a real group. They rely more on instinct. If they unite, they are likely to form a new force in a short period of time, strong enough to change the balance of the entire planet. At that time, humans may even be wiped out!

The most terrible thing is that such a thing is happening in his territory…

"It cannot be allowed. This kind of thing must not be allowed!" Lord Coster suddenly said seriously. "I will not allow them to grow stronger in my territory. I will immediately organize an army to search the area you discovered. Once they are discovered, start attacking immediately! So Lance, are you willing to help me?"

"Well said, Coster," Lance said happily. "Of course I am willing to help you. Then…"

"Wait!" At this moment, Blood瞳 suddenly spoke. Then he stretched out his hand and placed something in front of Lord Coster.

"I'm sorry to interrupt you, Lord, but I think you should also take a look at this. I found it on a mutated person who tried to attack me. I think you should be interested."

What Blood瞳 took out was the sharp control chip.