Pollution throughout the territory

Nanzhou, Aka area, Heijo metropolis, Ginza city.

Separated by hundreds of thousands of kilometers, the nuclear explosion in Dallas, Western China, occurred less than an hour ago, so naturally it would not have affected this place.

The night is getting thicker, the villa in the mountains is brightly lit, the road in front of the door is crowded with luxury cars, and in the magnificent hall, men and women wearing formal dresses and long skirts are coming and going, each of them has a noble temperament, and the wine waiter also holds his head high and has a look on his face. , revealing the pride of an upper class person.

As the protagonist of this banquet, the elderly Tokugawa Nagao did not come out of the side hall until now and greeted everyone's cordial greetings.

The Tokugawa family has been around since before the Supreme Alliance government was established. As a condition for disbanding the country and joining the alliance, the Tokugawa family has never declined for thousands of years, and family members have always firmly held the seats of the Heijo Metropolitan Council until More than ten years ago, Tokugawa Nagao, the patriarch of the Tokugawa family, finally succeeded in becoming a district councilor in the Akasaka region.

You must know that Blue Star has a land area of ​​1.9 billion square kilometers, a total of 20 billion people, and a total of four states. Each state is only divided into ten districts, and each district has twenty metropolitan areas. The influence of district councilors is even greater than that of a thousand years. The king of any country in the previous Age of Discovery was bigger.

Over the past decade or so, relying on political advantages, the Tokugawa family's power has spread beyond the capital city of Pingcheng and begun to radiate to surrounding areas.

The people who can attend this dinner tonight are all famous, even Tokugawa Nagao cannot be underestimated.

"Tokugawa-kun's complexion is really getting better day by day."

"Yes, compared with him, us old men will be buried in the earth!"

"Stop teasing me, Representative Yamada. You are only five years older than me."

Tokugawa Nagao smiled and chatted with them. Although his words were modest, he was actually very useful to them.

"Five years old?"

Representative Yamada, who is nearly eighty years old, stared, then patted him on the shoulder: "I saw that our age difference is at least thirty, and your hair has not turned gray yet."

Everyone and Tokugawa Nagao exchanged a few compliments, and then they all gave up their positions to the juniors in a tacit understanding.

Although they are said to be juniors, they are actually a group of people in their forties and fifties, and most of them are already bald.

Before Tokugawa Nagao said a few words to them, he suddenly sensed something.

"Everyone, take a walk first and eat something."

After saying that, he quietly left the hall, dismissed the servants, and came to the top floor of the villa alone.

The cold wind blew his black hair. Although it rarely snowed in Nanzhou in winter, it was still a bit cold.

There was a thin figure sitting on the balcony railing on the roof of the building.

The girl was wearing a goldfish kimono, with slightly wide sleeves crossed on her chest, holding two knives. A pair of slender white calves were exposed from the hem of the kimono, dangling in the air.

Her hair was disheveled, and her long bangs covered her eyebrows and half of her eyes. Even so, it was still difficult to conceal her pretty appearance.

The girl exhaled a few wisps of cold mist from her delicate nose, her red lips pursed, and she said nothing.

As soon as he saw the other party, Tokugawa Nagao's expression changed drastically and he immediately fell to his knees.

"Meet the Messenger!"

He kept his posture to the lowest level. Even when he faced his father when he was young, he was not so respectful.

If the guests downstairs saw this scene, they would open their mouths in shock and wonder if they were dreaming.

The powerful Tokugawa Senator can kneel down and salute. What is the identity of this girl?

Faced with this situation, Jade Butterfly's eyes did not waver at all.

"Do you know what you did wrong?"

Hearing these words, Tokugawa Nagao's body couldn't stop shaking, and his eyes were filled with fear.

"I am stupid, please let the messenger know."

The jade butterfly's willow-leaf-like eyebrows wrinkled slightly.

She didn't make any move, but in the darkness, a flash of sword light suddenly flashed, and the next moment, Tokugawa Nagao's body fell to the ground, with a horrified expression, but no wounds on his body.

Jade Butterfly snorted and then said:

"You ask me? I'm just a cute girl."

She actually didn't know why her eldest brother wanted to kill this person himself.

I originally wanted to ask the victim, but the other party decisively admitted that he was a fool.

Then there is nothing more to say.

Half an hour later, the servant who could not find his master anywhere came to the top floor and saw the body of Tokugawa Nagao. The piercing screams echoed throughout the villa.

The guests present were either rich or noble, and their respective powers were also powerful. They quickly spread the news to the entire upper class society.

The district councilor suddenly died suddenly. No one expected this to happen. Next, the vacant position will trigger an earthquake throughout the Chi region.

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Two days later.

Xizhou, Apno District, Massachusetts, Salem City.

In a secret building.

The conference room, which covers an area of ​​nearly 100 square meters, is equipped with a huge long conference table.

There were no windows and no lights on. The entire conference room was dark, with empty tables and chairs and not a single person in sight.

But then, bunches of lights suddenly lit up on the surrounding walls, and then dozens of vague shadows suddenly appeared. Their faces and body shapes could not be seen clearly. They were projected onto the conference table, each with a seat.

There are a total of forty-eight tables, and only forty-six people are sitting there. Except for seat number one, there is one person missing.

Everyone's eyes unconsciously looked towards the empty seat.

Some people began to wonder if some members died in the major disasters that occurred in Xizhou some time ago.

After a long silence, someone among the crowd spoke.

"No. 10, you summon us. If you have anything to do, please tell us as soon as possible."

The person speaking was No. 31. His or her voice was a specially processed mechanical sound, and even the gender was unrecognizable.

"No. 28 died, do you know this?"

Although the voice has been specially processed, everyone can still hear the gloating in No. 10's tone.

The conference room was a little noisy for a while.

"Is it because of green rot?"

"It's impossible. I joined the association on the 28th for less than two years."

"Green rot doesn't follow time. Number 1 was the first among us to join the club. Isn't it okay now?"

"Who is No. 28? Do any of you have any idea?"

The discussion among everyone gradually stopped, and the topic returned to No. 10.

No. 31: "No. 10, since you know the identity of No. 28, don't show off. We don't have so much time to waste with you."

No. 10 laughed twice: "In the Chi District of Nanzhou, which famous figure died in the past two days?"

When the scope was narrowed to this point, someone immediately thought: "District Councilor, Tokugawa Nagao?"

"clever!"

Number Ten seemed to snap his fingers.

"It could be him?"

"District Councilor, you are qualified enough to join us."

"The one facing the Tokugawa family seems to be an old family called Tenji Temple, which is also very powerful. Now the Akaka region will be in chaos."

This information is very valuable, and everyone is working hard to digest it and find places where they can use it.

No. 31 asked: "No. 10, why do you know the identities of other members of our Immortal Society!"

As soon as this was said, everyone else fell silent and looked at No. 10.

Number 10 sneered in his heart. These people had noticed it a long time ago, but they pretended not to know anything and had to wait until Number 31 asked.

They have to calculate even this trivial matter, for fear that they will show their flaws, they are really a bunch of old troubles.

"Of course I know, because the Fermi area is my territory. Whoever reaches out can't hide it from my eyes."

The Fermi District is one of the four major districts in Western Europe. Its jurisdiction includes Maryland and Los Santos on the coast.

Two days ago, a big explosion suddenly occurred in Dallas, the capital of Maryland. Subsequently, the entire city, including a hundred kilometers around it, was blocked and no one was allowed to enter. The official reason given was that the city illegally stored hazardous chemicals, which caused the explosion. This explosion and the leakage of toxic substances, but the actual situation can be understood by those present if they think about it for a moment.

Because in the last meeting just two months ago, No. 10 deliberately mentioned an isolated town in Dallas, whose residents were all island nations that were active in the current Los Santos area more than 700 years ago. Descendants of an ancient aristocracy. This aristocracy gained invincible power on the sea by worshiping a certain evil god. It is said that their bodies became invulnerable to all poisons due to the gift of the evil god, they were not afraid of swords, guns and artillery, and they were able to swim freely in the water. breathe.

The pirate nation was eventually disbanded under the pressure of the Supreme Alliance Government. This group of nobles was hunted down by the Dispute Arbitration Council because of their belief in evil gods, and had to hide. Seven hundred years have passed now, and although the descendants of the nobles have forgotten their ancestors, history, but the belief in the evil god still continues in that small town.

In other words, whoever can obtain the favor of the evil god will be able to gain power beyond mortals just like the original noble.

At that time, No. 10 deliberately spread this information. No one present was a fool. Everyone must have seen that this was a bait. Otherwise, No. 10 deliberately concealed some key clues. Otherwise, if there was such a huge advantage, he would definitely make the profit himself. It’s in the bag, and I won’t say it out and share it with everyone.

After the meeting, everyone privately investigated the history of the island country, and actually found scattered records about that noble group, proving that what No. 10 said was not groundless, but out of caution, no one took the initiative to test it. .

Unexpectedly, the first person who could not resist the temptation was No. 28.

Tokugawa Nagao took action, and then the city of Dallas was sealed off. That same night, he died suddenly on the roof of his villa.

The needle drop could be heard in the conference room, and everyone was a little scared, thinking that if it was them who couldn't resist the temptation at that time, they might be dead now.

They began to be wary of No. 10 and wondered what role he played in the incident.

"No. 10, you just exposed your identity."

Number 31 said in a gloomy tone.

He didn't expect that the question he just asked would be answered by No. 10.

In the Ageless Association, every member must conceal his or her identity. This is not only to prevent infiltration by personnel from the Foundation and the Alliance Government, but also to prevent someone from pretending to join the association and then leaking everyone's information. On the one hand, it is also for the sake of everyone's lives. .

Think about it, we are all high-level politicians or business giants. If each other knows each other's true identity, then there is no guarantee that no one will take advantage of this to threaten each other. Whether they fall into internal fighting or unite as one, it will inevitably cause chaos. Awareness of the Foundation and Alliance Government.

In the final analysis, everyone must either keep it secret together or die together, there is no third way.

Only the man who founded the Immortal Society and his envoys know the identities of all its members.

They are all high-ranking people who have almost reached the end of their lives. Before the members of the Ageless Society joined the society, they were either very old, about to die of old age, or suffering from terminal illnesses. Once such people see the hope of immortality, they will Seize the opportunity without hesitation.

Having experienced death makes you cherish life even more.

No. 10's behavior has touched their bottom line.

"It's not like your identities have been exposed. Why are you so anxious? If you want to know who I am, feel free to come to Fermi District to investigate. But if you are caught by me, don't blame me for being rude."

No. 10's tone was arrogant, and he laughed sadly several times after speaking.

Most people just want to be a tortoise, and they are satisfied as long as they live and enjoy life. Therefore, no one responded to No. 10's provocation, and even No. 31 remained silent.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, No. 10 continued: "Don't you want to know who killed No. 28?"

"Foundation?" someone guessed.

However, everyone strives to be secretive. No matter how powerful the foundation's intelligence capabilities are, it is impossible to easily trace Tokugawa Nagao, who is a district councilor.

No. 10 didn't show off at this time and said directly: "It was the envoy who did it."

Upon hearing this, everyone lowered their heads in unison and pretended not to hear. No one looked at No. 10, and even No. 31 started counting his fingers.

No. 10's plan to sow discord failed, and the members really cherished their lives.

"Tch, a bunch of loyal dogs."

He or she snorted disdainfully.

Everyone is a face-saving person, and some people couldn't help it immediately. No. 14, who had been silent until now, spoke up: "Don't forget, you are also one of us, and you summoned us here just to talk about these nonsense wastes. If everyone has time..."

"Ten is not talking nonsense."

At the end of the long table in the conference room, a handsome man with long hair suddenly appeared in black. If it weren't for his obvious Adam's apple, anyone would think he was a beauty.

"Mr. Crow!"

Everyone immediately sat upright.

Crow glanced at everyone and said calmly: "I asked No. 10 to gather everyone together."

"The private action on the 28th caused serious consequences. The Dallas incident involved the doctor from the Foundation, as well as an S-class investigator and two legendary investigators. Although the 28th stopped early, , but a big mistake has been made, for your safety, your Excellency has executed him, I hope you will not make the same mistake again in the future."

Are all the doctors from the foundation involved?

Everyone took a breath, felt chills running down their spines, and felt a wave of fear. At the same time, they secretly cursed No. 28 for being really capable of getting into trouble.

However, they were even more curious about No. 10's identity. Even a bunch of scheming veterans couldn't see the depth of No. 10.

Just now he provoked everyone and wanted to encourage everyone to rebel against the adults, saying that they were loyal dogs, but then he turned around and started doing things for the adults again.

The members of the Youthful Society are not ranked in order. If there is a certain quota, new members will directly inherit this quota when they join. For example, although No. 10 is ranked high, it has only been a year since he actually joined.

"The medicine to inhibit green rot will be delivered to everyone this month. Please pay attention to confidentiality measures."

Crow continued: "In addition, the dark ceremony of the ghouls is about to be held again, and I need you to make preparations."