Chapter 527 Eight Families
The secret room of the cafe is occupied by dense surveillance screens. These screens are like sleepless eyes, quietly watching every corner of Hell's Kitchen.
Xia Xiu, the director of the administration, was sitting on a soft leather swivel chair in front of the surveillance camera. His posture was both relaxed and full of concentration.
The silver cane leaned quietly against the chair. Xia Xiu was flipping through the information in his hand. He was holding a pile of espionage content collected by the Moon Rabbit.
The Moon Rabbit standing aside, his posture upright, his expression showing seriousness and nervousness.
Her eyes fell on Xia Xiu's face from time to time, trying to find a hint of evaluation or instruction in his expression.
However, the other party's expression was very dull, making it impossible for Moon Rabbit to know whether his espionage work during this period was qualified in the eyes of the director.
Xia Xiu could sense the nervousness of the Moon Rabbit, but he did not express it too much. His eyes were already focused on the intelligence content collected by the Moon Rabbit.
To be honest, the Moon Rabbit did an excellent job in its espionage mission.
Based on the strategic purpose of the Management Bureau, the other party clarified the types of information that need to be collected for espionage missions, such as the defense capabilities of the Whispering Square, the identities of key figures, magic and technological resources, etc.
The information in his hand now contains information about the eight major chaebol families in Whisper Square.
The eight major chaebol families are as follows:
——List of Whispering Chaebol families——
1. Star Gift Family
Race: Halfling
Expertise: Celestial Magic and Astrology
Attitude towards the Authority: Indifference
Analysis of Adam’s racial position (towards humans): Lawful Neutral
Family Characteristics: Master of Celestial Magic Secret, specializing in celestial magic items and astrological paraphernalia. Family members are renowned for their deep knowledge of astronomy and their ability to predict the future.
2. Shadow Interweaver Family
Race: Dark Elf
Specialty: Invisibility and transformation of magic fabric
Attitude towards the Authority: Hostile
[Adam] Race position analysis: Lawful Evil
Family characteristics: Proficient in making magic costumes and invisibility cloaks. Known for its exquisite craftsmanship and shadow magic techniques, it provides unobtrusive attire in social situations.
3. Winged Night Symphony Family
Race: Nocturnal (small winged people active at night)
Specialty: Magical music and musical instruments
Attitude towards the Authority: Indifferent
Analysis of Adam’s Racial Position: Lawful Evil
Family characteristics: Specializes in selling various magic instruments and music scrolls, and is good at creating music spells that can induce specific emotional effects. Magical concerts are often held within the family, showcasing strange music.
4. Dream Weaver Family
Race: Elf
Specialty: Dream Magic
Attitude towards the Authority: Indifferent
Analysis of Adam's racial stance: Lawful Neutral
Family characteristics: Specializing in magic items that can influence and guide dreams, such as dream catchers. Proficient in ancient dream magic, helping customers deal with nightmares or obtain beautiful dreams.
5. The Lonely Voice Family
Race: Mermaid (a family with human body and fish tail)
Specialty: Deep sea magic materials and potions
Attitude towards the Authority: Hostile
Adam’s racial stance analysis: Lawful Neutral
Family characteristics: A mermaid family from the deep sea, selling deep sea magic materials and precious ocean magic potions, especially those related to water Magic related to breathing and deep sea exploration.
6. Dragon Breath Alchemy House Family
Race: Dwarf
Expertise: Dragon alchemy potions
Attitude towards the Authority: Be wary
Adam’s racial position analysis: Lawful evil
Family characteristics: Making alchemy with various body parts of dragons An expert in potions, providing potions with powerful effects such as increasing physical strength and treating serious injuries. The family also researches dragon egg hatching technology.
7. Phantom Traveler Hotel Family
Race: Ghost Wizard Family
Experts: Interdimensional Travel Services
Attitude towards the Authority: Wary
Adam’s Racial Position Analysis: Lawful Neutral
Family Features: Provide consulting and auxiliary services for cross-dimensional travel, as well as provide a mysterious and comfortable rest environment for passing travelers. The hotel is decorated with artwork from various worlds and dimensions.
8. The Ever-Changing Workshop Family
Race: Shapeshifter
Specialty: Transformation Magic and Disguise Technology
Attitude towards the Authority: Trust
Adam’s Race Position Analysis: Neutral Good(?)
Family characteristics: A family that is good at using transformation magic and camouflage technology, providing magic equipment and items that can change form and function according to the needs of the user.
The Protean Workshop is famous for the highly adaptable and versatile magical products it creates, including cloaks that change color according to the environment, magic wands that can transform into any tool, etc. The family members themselves are also proficient in the art of shape-shifting and can easily switch identities in various social situations, which makes them masters of information collection and secret transactions in the Whispering Square (some family members have already contacted the Authority).
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“The alien race that can open a hub block in the new world seems to be relatively normal in terms of its attitude towards humans.”
< br>Xia Xiu's eyes fell on [Adam's] racial analysis chart. All the aliens on this chart were "good citizens" who openly abide by federal laws and New World regulations.
However, these "good people" seem to be full of opinions about the Management Bureau, which is also the three giants of the New Alliance, and their relationship with [The Emetic] can be said to be inextricably linked, twins in one body. According to the intelligence of the Moon Rabbit, many chaebol members They all hold important positions in the esoteric sect.
Now, among the eight major families, some members of the Everchanging Workshop family have shown their sincerity to the administration, while other families are either hostile, indifferent, or wary.
This is really chilling to his heart as the head of the government.
You must know that even if the Everchanging Workshop family intends to surrender, they are not of the same mind internally.
Some members within their family believe that launching the management tower was a mistake. Significant conflicts and factions have arisen within the family due to different understandings of strategy and future direction.
Xia Xiu carefully placed the last piece of information on the high table beside him, and then turned his eyes again to the surveillance screens scattered on the wall. One of the scenes showed the person who seemed to be waiting anxiously. Shapeshifter.
He asked the Moon Rabbit on the side:
"Is Mira Wanxiang outside the workshop member who plans to establish a cooperative relationship with us?"
< br>When the Moon Rabbit heard this, his body shook slightly, and he immediately took a few steps forward, and reported the report in an extremely clear and logical manner:
“Yes, there is an obvious contradiction in the current attitude of the Gongfang family towards the Management Bureau. ——Some family members believe that establishing a cooperative relationship with the Administration is the best choice for family development; other family members are firmly opposed to any form of cooperation, believing that it is tantamount to giving up the family’s independence and an act of aggression against the Administration. There are also some family members who hold a neutral attitude. They have an open attitude towards the future and believe that they should collect more information and observe the development of the situation before making a decision.”
"Smart people, fools, speculators."
Xia Xiu briefly summarized the Moon Rabbit's report, and then he ordered the Moon Rabbit:
"Let the people outside Smart people, please come in and see me.”
“Yes, I will take him to the meeting room in the secret room to meet you.”
The Moon Rabbit nodded respectfully, and then she said. Start taking action according to the director's instructions.
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Mira Wanxiang was twisting her body into a human form slightly uneasily on the secret passage leading to the meeting with the director of the administration in the cafe. , the appearance of this body is all 'original', and it has not been excessively adjusted to charm humans, so it is a 'legal skin'. His figure is intertwined between lights and shadows, reflecting the chaos and uneasiness in his heart at this moment.
As a member of the Everchanging Workshop family, he knows the importance of his trip, which is not only related to his personal destiny, but also to the future of the entire family. But every minute and every second of waiting was like a huge stone weighing heavily on his heart, filling his heart with anxiety.
Conflicts and arguments between factions within the family are no longer a matter of one or two days.
These internal conflicts not only consume the family's internal resources, but also unknowingly weaken its unified stance externally.
The family leadership faces difficult choices at this critical moment. They must find a delicate balance between maintaining the family's core values and independence and seeking external cooperation; cooperation may bring unprecedented opportunities, but excessive Compromise may also mean abandoning long-held family principles.
Mila Wanxiang knows one thing deeply: cooperation and giving up principles are all just wishful thinking of family members.
For the Administration, the only option is to obey.
Whether it is members clamoring for resistance or hoping for neutrality - as long as they have these thoughts, they are wrong.
Because, as far as the man from the Management Bureau is concerned: destroying you has nothing to do with you.
He must use the most pious attitude in exchange for the adult's "friendship".
"Ahead is the living room where you will meet with the director."
The Moon Rabbit, who was responsible for leading the shapeshifter, stopped.
Mira also stopped and looked at the administration operator with bunny ears on his head and a solemn expression.
"Pay attention to your attitude."
Listening to the other party's cold words, Mira did not feel angry at all. Instead, she replied with fear and fear:
"I will prostrate myself with the most pious attitude. Zi, talk to that adult.”
“Go.”
Standing on the threshold of the upcoming interview with the management authority, Mira Wanxiang felt that everything was up in the air.
Mira Wanxiang followed Bright Moon Rabbit and entered a room hidden in the corner.
Although the space here is not large, it is extremely exquisitely decorated, and every item demonstrates the taste and status of the owner.
His heartbeat accelerated at this moment, knowing that he was about to face an important figure in the Authority - the Director of the Authority - Hugh Abraham.
Entering the room, Mira Wanxiang's eyes involuntarily fell on the blond young man sitting behind the wide desk.
There is a slight difference between Xia Xiu's appearance and the image Mira constructed in her mind.
The golden hair exudes a soft luster under the light, and the handsome face easily attracts the attention of all the opposite sex.
Although her heart was full of curiosity and admiration, Mira did not dare to look at Xia Xiu too much, fearing that her direct gaze would be regarded as disrespectful.
Under the leadership of Bright Moon Rabbit, he slowly approached, the tension and awe in his heart surged like a tide.
"A very good transformation technique."
Xia Xiu's voice broke the silence of the room. He stood up from behind the desk and walked towards Mira, with appreciation in his tone.
That calm and warm tone caused Mira to fall into a brief trance unconsciously.
Mainly because the image of the adult in front of him was so different from the rumored image of an angel that his mind was shut down for a while.
Mila quickly came back to her senses, a feeling of flatterment flashed through her heart, and she quickly replied:
"There are more outstanding members of the Everchanging Family than me..."< br>
His words revealed nervousness and humility, but when he wanted to continue to express himself, Xia Xiu gently interrupted him.
"No, from today on, you are the best shapeshifter in the Everchanging Workshop."
Hearing this comment, Mira couldn't help but raise her head and look at the blond young man's face full of warm smiles .
However, the face and voice of the director of the administration were full of gentleness and encouragement, but for some reason, Mira felt an indescribable coldness in her heart.
He seemed to understand what the other party wanted to express...
A flash of enlightenment flashed in his heart, but it was immediately replaced by a strong uneasiness.
His body began to tremble involuntarily, which was a reaction of nervousness and fear, but he knew that showing weakness at such a critical moment was absolutely not allowed.
So, he tried his best to restrain his trembling and tried to respond to Xia Xiu with a firm voice: "I can understand what you mean... However, some members of the family are indeed radical after all. They He has deep feelings for the family's tradition and culture, and the elders in the family..."
His words revealed a deep understanding of family members and worries about the future. He wanted to do something for himself. The idiot within the family begged the adult in front of him for mercy.
Xia Xiu seemed to have expected Mira's worries. He smiled and shook his head gently.
“Actually, everyone is a businessman.”
Xia Xiu interrupted Mira's trembling words, while Mira looked at the director of the administration in fear.
"As a businessman, I will give them an offer they can't refuse."
There is no threat in this sentence.
But Mira Wanxiang's heart seemed to be covered with ice at this moment, and the coldness spread from the bone marrow to the whole body.
Xia Xiu's next words were like a sharp knife, cutting through all his defenses.
"Mira Wanxiang, think of it as a gift, a gift of your surrender to the Administration, a gift from me, the Director of the Administration - this is the etiquette between friends."
Just As Xia Xiu finished speaking, the Moon Rabbit walked up to Mira with light steps. Her movements were elegant and decisive, and the paper and pen handed to her seemed to be the witness of the silent contract between them.
Mira's eyes finally couldn't help showing fear, and he saw the blond young man's golden eyes full of magic.
Looking at him with a smile clearly in the corner of his eyes, but giving him a coldness like an abyss.
Mila's trembling hand took over the pen and paper, and he felt that every move he made was as difficult as walking a tightrope.
Soon, his hand left the name "gift" on the paper.
To gain the "friendship" of the Director of the Administration, he must offer his loyalty.
As long as they offer their number one loyalty, the Administration will give them more 'gifts' and 'rewards' than any previous friends combined.
“Very good.”
Xia Xiu nodded with satisfaction, he reached out and pressed Mira Wanxiang’s shoulder, and said as if talking to a friend:
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"You will receive a gift from the Authority to a friend - and one day, of course, it may never come - the Authority will ask you to return this gift. Now, go home, there is nothing to do, like As usual, drink coffee and do your own little business. On the day when the gift arrives, you may sleep more comfortably than ever before, because you don’t need to do anything or think about anything.”< br>
The conversation between the two ended after that, and the door was closed behind the grateful shapeshifter.
Bright Moon Rabbit turned around and handed the "gift list" to Xia Xiu's hand.
"You need me to send someone here..." The Moon Rabbit made a gesture of slitting the director's throat.
“Now is not the time to let our friends smell blood – it will scare them.”
Xia Xiu shook his head. He took the list and looked at the names on it.
"I'll let the Mole and the Green Ox deal with it."
Then, with a serious expression, he said seriously to the Moon Rabbit like a teacher correcting a problem:
< br>"Also, we are not forgetful murderers. The Kingdom of Heaven and the Administration have always convinced people with reason."