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The Find-Thing Device needs to load a database to identify targets.

Li Nuo loaded three databases into the Find-Thing Device.

The first is the database published by the Imperial Ministry of Law—the "Imperial Threat Screening List."

The second is "The Wanderer's Miscellany."

The third is the database of the Orc Pirate Fleet, which Li Nuo copied by using the Fungi Ability - Optical Stealth after possessing Gujia.

By importing these three databases into the Find-Thing Device, it can automatically identify alien creatures within a 10-meter radius.

As long as the biological characteristics of these alien creatures are recorded in detail, and the aliens are not invisible, the Find-Thing Device will definitely be able to identify them.

Since the Find-Thing Device is a product of Orc technology, it will use Orc slang when reporting situations.

That's not the point.

The point is, what the heck is a Mudman?

Li Nuo consulted the Find-Thing Device's database via the data panel and quickly located the information on Mudmen.

This information includes two different styles of intelligence.

The first piece of intelligence comes from the Orc Pirate Fleet, containing a description and a biological identification code:

"Dirty Mudmen, we hate them! They can turn into our shapes and steal the shiny things on the ship! Remember, to deal with Mudmen, use the most poisonous and stinky stinky water!"

"Biological Identification Code: A string of binary numbers."

The second piece of intelligence comes from "The Wanderer's Miscellany."

[Name] Arls

[Type] Evil Alien Creature

[Threat Level] High

[Brief Initial Contact Description]

622.M30, Border area of the Misty Starfield.

Three ships of the Boban Mi Dynasty were infiltrated and destroyed by the Arls civilization.

When the Imperial Ministry of Law and the Imperial Army arrived, no one survived, and the corpses were used for blasphemous rituals.

[Characteristics]

Free Transformation:

By making contact with a target, it can transform into the target's appearance, provided that the target's volume is not greater than its own. If it devours a living creature, it can inherit the living creature's knowledge and memories.

Muddy Body:

The Arls' body is composed of a large amount of activated slime. When attacked by physical means, the body will automatically soften under the action of external force, dissolving the physical attack. Therefore, Arls is immune to physical damage in most cases, but can still be burned to death, poisoned, etc.

[Biological Identification Code] None available.

[Value] Due to the lack of experimental samples, the value of Arls cannot be determined for the time being.

…

Arls, a metamorphic creature with physical resistance.

The biological identification code of this alien creature is not mastered by the Human Empire, but it appears in the database of the Orc Pirate Fleet.

No wonder it's said that aliens guard the country.

The Orc Pirate Fleet's database is really great.

While it's not too late, let's do something quickly.

Li Nuo repeatedly considered his words, confirmed that there would be no mistakes, and then dialed Voges' phone.

…

…

"Dad, I found some sneaky servants in the banquet hall. They seem to be plotting something. I'll send you the employee numbers of these people."

Inside Voges' office, Li Nuo's voice came from the communicator.

Voges was sitting at the table, and Delton was standing in front of the table.

The two were discussing some matters when the call came in.

Li Nuo's words caused a slight change in the expressions of both of them.

The atmosphere in the room became a little heavy, but Voges and Delton were not surprised by the arrival of the uninvited guest.

"Child, your quick wit and prudence make me feel gratified. I will arrange for a full search of the Royal Court District. You don't need to worry about it. This will not disturb tonight's banquet."

"Yes, Dad."

The communication ended.

Voges lit his pipe, took a deep puff, and slowly exhaled the smoke:

"Osges and the others will indeed take action tonight. This is within your and my expectations. I just didn't expect them to send so many people at once."

Delton nodded slightly, "This shows that their hatred for Li Nuo is beyond our imagination. Tonight is destined to be a restless night."

Voges deeply agreed, took a big puff of his pipe, and his eyes flickered rapidly.

More than a month ago, after Li Nuo was appointed as the Deputy Governor, undercurrents began to surge in the First District.

As the head of espionage, Delton promptly noticed the undercurrents hidden beneath the surface.

The most obvious problem lies in the flow of funds.

The Golden Rose Bank in the First District, the O'Shikana Bank in the Second District, and the Paraphy Bank in the Third District.

The headquarters of these three banks are located in Terra, and their local daily operations are handled by Terrans and servitors.

The nobles thought that their money could be kept there to avoid the Governor's gaze.

But what they didn't know was that Delton had obtained authorization from the High Lords of Terra to review the flow of every single fund.

He had already discovered something amiss.

A cumulative total of over fifteen million Throne Gelt was withdrawn by Osges and others.

This money turned from book funds into physical currency and never entered a bank account again.

Hiring assassins became a reasonable guess.

The nobles did not accept Li Nuo's method of becoming Governor, and it was normal for him to be assassinated. The unusual flow of funds provided proof of this.

Since discovering the anomaly in the flow of funds, Delton has been sending people to secretly monitor Osges and others.

This morning, Delton's informant saw Harkas secretly leave the patrol convoy.

Delton watched Harkas and his guards deliver the stone to the warehouse.

The number of people coming out of the warehouse far exceeded the number going in. This scene was so extraordinary that Delton could not possibly miss it.

The twenty people who appeared out of thin air became the target of continuous tracking by the Governor's agents and the monitoring network.

In fact, before Li Nuo's call came in, Delton had just reported the results of the tracking to Voges.

"At five o'clock this afternoon, these twenty people disguised themselves as servants in the Royal Court District and entered the mansion through the shift change passage. From Li Nuo's description, he and I are talking about the same group of people."

Delton sent a screenshot of the surveillance to Voges, who checked them one by one on the communicator.

After half a minute, Voges extinguished his pipe, scooped out the burnt tobacco with a small spoon, dumped it, stood up, and straightened his clothes:

"Keep a close eye on these twenty people. When the people from Osges' side are all here, execute the next plan, and then kill these twenty assassins after the next step is completed."

"Yes, sir."

Voges looked up at the artificial moon outside the window, left the office, and headed to the banquet hall.

Delton followed him out of the room and walked in another direction.

Inside the banquet hall, all the attendees had arrived, and the servants quietly served appetizers.

The rectangular banquet table was filled with plates, glasses, cutlery, and magnificent candlesticks.

Voges sat down facing the door.

To his right were Li Nuo, Tido, and a dozen young people under the age of twenty.

To Voges' left sat several stern-faced middle-aged men, and the rest were also between the ages of thirty and forty, men and women.

It was not difficult to see their origins from their dress and expressions.

Those with serious expressions, unsmiling, wearing dark formal attire, and with fewer decorations, sat on the left side of the seat closer to Voges.

They were Li Nuo's future ministers.

The rest wore light and bright-colored formal attire, with festive smiles on their faces. They were the ministers' family members. The older ones sat on the left, and those under the age of twenty sat next to Li Nuo.

"Clap clap."

Voges clapped his hands twice.

The servants quickly moved away from the table, and the sounds of conversation and laughter subsided.

The guests all turned their eyes to Voges.

Voges extended his hand to Li Nuo:

"Everyone, please allow me to introduce again, this is my successor, Li Nuo · Willsick."

Li Nuo received emergency training from Tido before the banquet began.

He didn't panic and stand up, gesture around with his wine glass, but sat steadily in his chair, scanning the crowd with a faint smile.

Everyone who was swept by his gaze took the initiative to nod in greeting.

Voges raised his left hand and pointed to the first person on his left:

"This is Marcus, the director of the Tax Affairs Department, a dedicated and shrewd accountant who will calculate every tax for you."

Li Nuo and Marcus nodded to each other in greeting.

To Marcus' left is Bohr, the director of the Military Supplies Department. His main job is to prepare military supplies and personnel for the Imperial Army. Every year, the Planetary Defense Force has to send at least one million trained soldiers to the Imperial Army.

To Bohr's left are three other ministers, namely Harper, the commander of the Planetary Defense Force, Keda, the director of the Hive City Legal Department, and Oriwen, the director of the Hive City Engineering Department.

These five ministers have deep blood ties with Voges.

Their fathers are Voges' younger brothers, they are Voges' nephews, and there is a close uncle-nephew relationship between them and Voges.

If Voges didn't have any descendants, then the position of Governor would be inherited by one of these five people.

It's quite bizarre that none of these five people want to be Governor.

They really don't want to be, this is a real situation.

It is these five people who repeatedly urged Voges to have a descendant.

When Tido told Li Nuo about this, Li Nuo was stunned. Why didn't they want to be Governor?

Tido's explanation was very simple:

Their father managed the Hive City too well.

The Imperial Ministry of Internal Affairs will not easily lower the tax level of a certain world.

If an unqualified governor takes office and the total industrial and agricultural output of the Hive City declines, it does not mean that the amount of the Tithe will also decrease.

For example, the existing material tax rate is 20% of the total industrial and agricultural output.

If the total output shrinks in the next year, the tax rate remains unchanged at 20%, but the actual amount to be paid must not be lower than the previous year, otherwise it will only prove the incompetence of the new Governor.

Once the actual amount paid is lower than the previous year for two consecutive years, the Imperial Ministry of Internal Affairs will frantically squeeze the Hive City to ensure that the Tithe is collected in full.

If the Hive City owes the Tithe for two consecutive years, the Governor will be hanged, and the tax will be collected in full through compulsory collection at one time. The tax rate of the next Governor will be reduced by one level.

People who are not close to the Governor think that the Governor eats and drinks well all day long.

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Only those who directly manage tax revenue for the Governor understand that this position is a hot seat; anyone incompetent who sits on it is doomed.

The five nephews with inheritance rights all knew they couldn't outmaneuver Fuges, so they urged him to have an heir, lest the governorship fall on their own heads.

Li Nuo was dumbfounded by this absurd scene, which was inextricably linked to the tithes of the human empire.

Wouldn't the tithes increase year after year after he took office?

At that time, wouldn't he be outmaneuvered to death?

But that's not the case.

The tithes in hive worlds have an upper limit; the highest is First Class Advanced, with material taxes accounting for 30% of the total annual industrial and agricultural output.

Once First Class Advanced is reached, the tax rate will no longer increase, and the annual tax amount will remain fixed; otherwise, advanced hive worlds like Necromunda would have no way to survive.

After cramming on tax knowledge, Li Nuo breathed a sigh of relief and also lowered his guard against the five ministers.

For these five, he was a large tree to find shade under; they would be protecting him, so how could they possibly be detrimental to him?

Understanding this, Li Nuo's smile became much more genuine.

Fuges announced the start of the banquet, and servants brought up the main courses one by one.

Toasting and exchanging pleasantries, the atmosphere gradually became lively, and Li Nuo interacted more with the ministers and their families.

He became more mindful, searching for servants with suspicious behavior.

Perhaps Delton, at Fuges's command, had secretly dealt with these people, as Li Nuo didn't see any trace of them at the scene, and no toxins appeared in the food, drinks, or desserts.

Meanwhile, Fuges received an encrypted communication from Delton.

"Sir, the banquet has begun at Osges's manor, and everyone on the list has arrived."

Delton paused and continued, "In addition, twenty assassins in the Royal Court District just destroyed the monitoring in the mansion's central garden. The vegetation there is too dense, and we have temporarily lost track of these assassins. Agents are searching for their whereabouts."

Fuges picked up his wine glass and used the action of drinking to send a secret message:

"Escort Li Nuo and Tido to my office, and raise the security level there to the highest. After they enter, explain the situation to them."

"Yes, sir."

Fuges put down his wine glass, wiped the corner of his mouth, leaned forward, and said to Li Nuo:

"Take Tido to my office; there are gifts I've prepared for you two there."

"Okay, Father," Li Nuo said, uncomprehending, without asking further questions.

He and Tido stood up, nodded to the guests, and walked into the corridor accompanied by the Governor's guards.

Fuges watched his daughter and son-in-law leave, a hint of nervousness appearing in his eyes, fearing that the twenty assassins would kill them halfway.

Fortunately, perhaps the Governor's guards made the assassins retreat in the face of difficulty, and Li Nuo and Tido safely entered the office.

Fuges confirmed through Delton that the two were safe and sound, and only then did he relax and enjoy the banquet with the guests.

Inside the Governor's office.

Li Nuo once again saw the huge floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the entire city.

The last time he was here, he was just a rookie agent about to be promoted.

Now, he has become the Deputy Governor, only two short years away from officially becoming the Governor.

The difference in the changes before and after really made him feel a lot of emotion.

Inside the office, a servitor skull floated over, carrying a tray with hot towels for wiping hands.

Li Nuo and Tido wiped off the scent of the banquet with the towels, and sat embracing each other on the sofa facing the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

The servitor skull placed goblets and wine on the table in front of the two.

Tido looked around curiously:

"Where are the gifts that Father prepared?"

Li Nuo also scanned the surroundings, not seeing anything like boxes tied with ribbons.

Just then, a notification sound came from the desk indicating that a communication was being connected.

The servitor skull floated over with the communication button, and Li Nuo pressed the switch to connect the communication.

Delton's voice came from it:

"You two, the gift that Lord Fuges has prepared for you is about to arrive. Before this gift is delivered, please allow me to introduce you to the current situation.

"In the past two months, Lord Fuges has carried out sweeping reforms to the hive's key departments, which has made the nobles who originally benefited from it dissatisfied.

"Lord Willsick's appointment as Deputy Governor has become the fuse that ignited the anger in the nobles' hearts.

"We have ample evidence to show that an assassination plan against Lord Willsick is underway. The appearance of at least twenty assassins at today's banquet is strong evidence of this."

Tido covered her mouth in shock, barely managing to stop herself from interrupting Delton.

"Governor's agents and other guard members are searching for these assassins. The banquet hall where Lord Fuges and the guests are located has been activated with a protective force field, so you two don't need to worry about the appearance of assassins."

Tido breathed a long sigh of relief, but the hands tightly gripping Li Nuo's arm indicated that she had not completely let go of her worries.

"In three minutes, the gift will be delivered. Please pay attention to the movement of the moon."

Delton's voice disappeared, and the communication automatically ended.

Li Nuo and Tido looked out the window at the moon, gradually discerning some clues from the moon's outline.

This artificial moon, composed of an artificial sun and moonlight overlay, was burning.

The moonlight was hazy, and the light and shadows were boiling.

The color of the moon changed from a cold silver-white to a dazzling gold, as if a vast power capable of destroying the world was rapidly brewing.

…

…

Inside the Fuges family's Ghamin branch's manor.

"Strange, why are there so many people retired from the Planetary Defense Force here?"

"I really don't know what Young Master Osges is thinking. Why would he let these useless people to us enter the banquet?"

The banquet entered the stage of free exchange and dancing, and groups of guests gathered in the corners, whispering their thoughts.

Every guest present was a supporter of Osges.

The appearance of that group of people made the guests present feel unhappy.

This group of people had retired from the Planetary Defense Force and no longer possessed even a trace of influence.

Everyone present had witnessed the depravity of the Planetary Defense Force in recent years, so naturally they wouldn't have a good attitude towards these guys.

Osges had to bring Weisborg Wanze to explain the purpose of inviting these people to each guest.

"Everyone, they are only temporarily retired. After tonight, they will return to the Planetary Defense Force with the support of me and the Wanze family…"

After Osges finished speaking, Weisborg of the Wanze family immediately followed up.

"Yes, you can completely trust Osges. Our Wanze family will fully support their return…"

"Look! What's going on with the moon?!" A scream interrupted the heated banquet scene.

Everyone looked up at the glass dome of the banquet hall.

The artificial moon was burning, the surrounding light and shadows were twisting and changing, and the silver-white disc became as eye-catching as the midday sun, filled with golden brilliance.

Osges's face turned pale in an instant.

"Impossible… No… Impossible… How dare he… How dare he use the artificial sun as a weapon… There are so many people here… Isn't he afraid of being retaliated against by us? Why didn't my psychic power warn me?! Why!!"

"Harkas" and his eight "guards" rushed to the windows of the banquet hall, firing guns at the glass, attempting to escape from here.

Others followed suit, although they couldn't understand why the moon was burning, they also frantically searched for a way out.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

Boundless light and heat descended from the sky, pushing the atmosphere of the banquet scene to an unparalleled "climax."

The core members of the Levis family, the Wanze family, the Bruton family, the Wot family, the Bennis family, the three branches of the Fuges family, a large number of key members from the Merchant Guild, many senior managers of the mid-hive factory clusters, and retired personnel from the Planetary Defense Force colluding with the Wanze family…

On the first day of the First Dawn Festival, they responded to Osges's call and gathered together.

They were turned to ashes in the explosive bombardment of the golden light spears, accompanying Osges to eternal sleep here.

Without the old, the new will not come. A brand new hive city pattern will begin.

This was the New Year's gift that Lord Fuges prepared for his two children.

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