Chapter 1131: The Fifth Ruin
Thomas Geller was in a complicated mood. His work clothes were covered in dust and filth. He strode forward with a long face, and a fat man panted as he scuttled and followed behind him.
âHey, Thomas! Thomas!â
âWhat do you want, Andy? Iâm in a bad mood now.â
âBad mood? Why, Thomas?â
Upon hearing Thomasâs response, the man following him like a lackey widened his eyes in suspicion.
âIsnât that a good thing? The excavation that was stopped has finally begun again. Besides, we have also received the large sum of money we wanted and you have been appointed as the leader of the site excavation team thanks to the excavation works of the previous sites. I donât understand what youâre unhappy about.â
âI would rather work unrestrained than being forced to, like now!â
Thomas stomped his foot and glared at the fat man behind him. Upon realizing his rage, the fat man took down his glasses, wiped the lenses, and continued speaking.
âNo-no-no, it isnât worse off than before. We know this excavation job is extraordinary and relatively important. I know you hate the soldiers, but it is necessary for them to be here. Besides, donât we also have some important figures in our team this time? Dr. Sean is a geological expert, Dr. Miller is a chemical engineer, and Dr. Alicia⊠oh, you donât know, but gathering these people wasnât easy at all.â
âYea, we could have gotten a few more peopleâŠâ
Thomas snorted and pointed outside the window.
â⊠so can you explain to me who those young ladies are?! Damn it. This is an excavation site, not some museum, idol stage, or karaoke hall. So why are they here? Darn it. They are nothing more than some brats!â
âThisâŠâ
The fat man forced a helpless smile.
âIâm not sure either, Thomas. I only know that they are representatives of B&M Company. We have many facilities provided by them and their request is to allow the young ladies to follow and record the happenings in the ruins. I donât know the exact situation, but they have indeed negotiated with the higher-ups, obtained official documents, and followed the right procedures.â
âAlright then, damn those capitalists. I donât know what they are up to. But I hope those young ladies donât cause any troubles!â
Frankly, Rhode didnât expect to join the investigation team with this identity. But it wasnât too surprising. Even though B&M Company seemed like a virtual-reality gaming company, their technologies were also used outside of games. The Creator Dragons were smart. All this while, they worked closely with the military and governments of various countries. After all, there was no doubt that such virtual-reality technologies were crucial for military affairs. It would be strange if one were to think that B&M Company sold games for a living. It was definitely no joke that the company was able to develop into a global multinational corporation today.
But Rhode didnât expect Arthur and the rest to intervene with this matter. Even though B&M Company made such a request and had indeed put Rhodeâs group in a better position, the company was therefore involved in this excavation. However, Rhode didnât feel guilty. As Creator Dragons who were the root of everything that happened, it went without saying for them to assume responsibility. If not, Rhode wouldnât have taken upon himself all the terrible stuff while they benefited from the good. ButâŠ
âI think we may be too conspicuousâŠâ
Rhode gazed at the messy surroundings and couldnât help but let out a sigh. Compared to the stern, fully-armored soldiers and âtalented and influential figuresâ communicating using incomprehensible phrases, Rhodeâs group seemed more like scouts on an outing. The two Canaries listened to music and read novels, while the two Mini Bubble Gums cheered and caused a ruckus at the side like typical representatives of a group of brats. On the other hand, Erin and Lydia stood at the side, smiling and exchanging words in lowered voices. It was apparent that they were satisfied with this âouter world tourâ over the past few days.
But compared to the appropriately-dressed professionals, Rhodeâs group was clad in uniforms printed with the words âB&Mâ. Rhode wore a black collared shirt like a highly-capable superior. The rest were wearing contemporary clothes that were convenient and safe for them to move about in.
According to Mini Bubble Gum, they looked like manipulators behind the scenes who sent these innocent researchers and crew members to their death in the movie âAlienâ. Then, after the truth was exposed, they sneered as the protagonists struggled while being chased by monsters. This little fella was really satisfied with this role. Of course, it seemed to Rhode that the young ladies wouldnât mind making a cameo appearance along the way.
As of now, Rhodeâs group was situated deep inside the rolling hills. The terrain was steep and close to the polar circle where vehicles couldnât enter easily. They could only rely on helicopters to deliver supplies, which was somewhat of a hassle. Due to this reason, the excavation job wasnât smooth. The snowstorm from time to time also frequently disrupted traffic, which was why there werenât as many people here as the other excavation sites. As for the soldiers who served as guards, there were only two teams. Of course, they claimed that they couldnât transport too many soldiers due to the tough terrain and climate. But as a matter of fact, it was Rhodeâs idea to make Orchid Heart use an underhanded method. After all, Orchid Heart had witnessed the scene of Chaos eroding the place through the surveillance videos. As of now, there werenât any strange discoveries in the other ruins. If not, things should have happened after they were excavated for so many years. This went to show that the risks of this fifth ruin might turn out to be really high. Sending fewer people meant decreasing the dangers of being contaminated by Chaos and at least it would be easier for Rhodeâs group to kill any hostile creatures if they were to appear, wasnât it?
Due to this reason, under Orchid Heartâs control, this ruin had the least people. Excluding Rhodeâs group, there were less than 50 soldiers. Not only that, but also after sending in the last batch of soldiers, all external communications were interrupted and no helicopters could arrive here anymore. Unless Rhode contacted Orchid Heart personally, this group of people was entirely within his control!
Judging from this point, it wasnât wrong to say that they were the BOSS behind the scenesâŠ
âEveryone, I suppose youâre aware of it by now.â
Standing in the brightly-lit hall and gazing at everyone, Thomas spoke sternly.
âThis time our mission is to excavate an ancient ruin situated deep inside this mountain. There arenât many dangers because we have been examining the place for a few years. However, we were unable to embark on this journey due to financial difficulties and now with your help, weâre able to begin excavating the first floor at the fastest speed possible. Although the terrain is higher here, weâre certain there arenât any wild animals after our examination. But I hope everyone will remain vigilant as there may be traps in the ruins. So, please refrain from roaming as you wishâŠâ Thomas said, turning to Rhodeâs group on purpose. The others also shifted their gaze dubiously toward them. They were also curious as to why Rhodeâs group was here. After all, judging from their appearance, the young ladies seemed to only be in their youth and the young man was only slightly over 20 years old. It didnât make too much sense to say that they were sent by B&M Company. After all, Rhodeâs group possessed no significant background or experience and was too immature to handle excavation matters. No wonder the soldiers and researchers werenât able to set their minds at rest. But no one felt like they were any threat to them since they were just some âyoung childrenâ.
Thomas didnât continue speaking, but continued to stare at Rhodeâs group in discontentment instead. Facing their uncertain gazes, Rhodeâs group didnât feel uncomfortable at all. On the contrary, they continued on with their business and even the two bad-tempered Mini Bubble Gums didnât take his words to heart. After witnessing their reaction, Thomas let out a snort to express his dissatisfaction. After all, he was only a researcher who wasnât comprehensive in worldly wisdom. Then, he continued. â⊠especially for those without any experience. Even though there shouldnât be any venomous snakes or wild animals in the ruins, if you break away from your team out of curiosity, no one can predict what will happen. So I hope everyone will work accordingly to orders! If any of you are to disobey the orders, I will need to ask you to leave!â
Thomas said and waved his arm.
âAlright then, ladies and gents. Letâs move out!â
After hearing his remarks, the readied crowd stood up instantly and headed to their destination under the escort of the soldiers. Rhode gazed curiously at the two Bubbles who chuckled beside him. Then, he commented.
âYou two sure can tolerate his insults.â
He was truly surprised because based on his impression of Bubble, whenever anyone looked down upon her, she would never be so kind as to remain silent. She wasnât a reasonable person, so it wasnât possible for her to not talk back and enrage that person. Moreover, there were two of them now so the danger was doubled. In this situation, they actually didnât fight back and this piqued his curiosity.
Facing Rhodeâs remarks, the two Bubbles revealed insidious smiles.
âOf course, Leader. During such times in the movies, those who talk back to the protagonist are only seeking death. A so-called BOSS behind the scene is one who maintains oneâs composure, follow the protagonist, and torture them to death at the end. Iâll put aside that idiotâs words for now and give him a hard time later!â
âThatâs right. When the time arrives, we will show that fool how powerful we are!â
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