Chapter 584 Hermes Consortium
The think tank [Hermi] immediately sensed the invasion from [Torino Type I] and quickly established a powerful barrier called EVE.
This barrier is like an invisible wall, protecting the thaumaturge from external thaumaturgy.
The EVE barrier is powerful and solid, and can effectively prevent attacks from most low-level crown elements, making it difficult for outside invasions to be effective.
However, Xia Xiu is not just looking for a simple crown impact, his purpose is a more secretive and precise operation.
He does not plan to break through the EVE barrier head-on, but to inject unknown elements into the target of the branch lineage, and use this unknown power to create an instant cognitive collapse.
[Torino Type I offensive feedback——]
[Attack status: Crown element is being injected...]
[Attack strength: high——]
[Offensive feedback: Successfully injected some mythical factors——]
[Anomaly detection: EVE barrier crack detected! ]
“Found it.”
The pure white angel showed a dazzling smile. He found the weakness of the think tank.
His unique [Out of Control Element] successfully hacked into the think tank's body, and then it was like a drop of highly toxic venom dripping into the clear lake water. The affected data was instantly disordered, and the think tank's defense There were brief cracks in the system.
[The injection of crown elements begins——]
[The EVE barrier is identified and cracked——]
[Part of the mythical factors are successfully injected, and the target data flow is disordered——]
[Continue to inject unknown elements, which is expected to cause cognitive collapse—— —]
[Attack Level: High——]
[Success Rate: Partially Successful]
[Part of the myth factor was successfully injected, and the target showed signs of cognitive collapse! ! ! ]
In this crack, Xia Xiu accurately captured the key data flow of the think tank [Sirmi], and he cleverly injected unknowable elements into it, causing these data to be corrupted during the transmission process. Irreversible distortion and collapse.
[Hirmi status feedback is in progress——]
[Protection level: high——]
[Abnormal status: small-scale data flow disorder, repair is in progress—— —]
Although the defense of the consortium think tank is strong, it still seems a little stretched when facing such a complex and profound crown attack.
[Hermi] and [Torino Type I] played a complex game on the injection and protection of crown elements.
In this game, [Torino Type I] Unknown elements were partially successfully injected, causing cognitive collapse of the target data flow, but [Sirmi]'s EVE barrier blocked most of the intrusions and still maintained a high level of protection.
[Data interception——]
[Start intercepting key messages——]
[Target: Lisa Morgan's archive information——]
[Successfully intercepted, data packets are being transmitted——]
In the end, Xia Xiu successfully intercepted the key message and began to investigate the think tank branch lineage for anti-hacking.
[Start the anti-hacking process and implant external commands——]
[Inject commands into the branch lineage of the target think tank——]
[Hacking successful, target behavior is controlled!]
[Start loading controlled target data stream——]
[**Lisa Morgan**]
——Basic information——
·Name: Lisa Morgan
·Age: 32 years old
·Date of birth: May 14, 1560 in the Terran calendar
·Nationality: Edici Federation
·Position: Hermes Foundation Senior cadre, gene compilation expert
·Affiliated team: San Diego Rockets
Educational background
·Terra 1578: Graduated from Edisi Federal High School
·Terra 1582: Edisi Federal University of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Bioengineering
·Terra 1585: Edici Federal University of Science and Technology, Master of Genetic Engineering
·Terra 1588: Edici Federal University of Science and Technology, PhD in Genetic Engineering
Career
·Terra 1588: Joined the "Hermes Foundation" and became a gene compilation researcher
Terra 1589: Promoted to a senior researcher of gene compilation and participated in many projects Beast-control genetic engineering project
·Terra Calendar 1590: Transferred to the San Diego Rockets as a gene compilation expert, focusing on beast-control gene compilation and control
Last status:
·January 23, 1591, 22:35:25: During the battle with the enemy target, the synchronization rate was too high, causing distortion and explosion. Confirmed death!
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Xia Xiu frowned slightly as he looked at the hacked information.
He flipped through Lisa Morgan's file carefully, focusing on the column in his career that read 'Joined the Hermes Consortium in 1588 in the Terra Calendar'.
The fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven whispered to himself:
"The Hermes Consortium..."
At the same time, the battle on the ice lake has entered a fierce stage. Alex is working hard with [Sisi Utl] to fight against the Deep Ones and the Hounds of Tindalos.
However, when Xia Xiu's unfolded [Triple Crown] appeared, everything changed.
Alex looked up and saw three haloes like mutton-fat white jade suspended behind Xia Xiu. Each halo exuded a sacred and majestic light, as if the supreme power of heaven and earth had been condensed.
At this moment, Alex felt as if he was facing the infinite abyss of the universe, and an unspeakable fear and awe surged in his heart.
He slumped on [Sisi Utl]'s back like a deflated balloon, giving up all resistance in despair, muttering to himself:
"The Crimson Triple Crown...The Kingslayer... The fourth sword bearer of the Kingdom of Heaven..."
When Alex gave up resistance out of despair in the face of an invincible enemy, those abominations also stopped attacking.
Their twisted and ferocious figures look particularly weird under the moonlight of the glacial lake.
The abominable deep divers have dark and scaly skin, and their eyes flash with heart-stopping malice. Their mouths open, revealing sharp teeth, and they make a low grunting sound.
Those eyes seemed to penetrate Alex's soul, mercilessly digging out his deepest fears.
The hounds at different angles are even more eerie and terrifying. Their shapes are sometimes blurred, and sometimes appear as if they are substantial. Every angle seems to distort reality, with an indescribable grin.
The Deep One Legion and the Tindaros Hound Legion are like evil spirits from hell, exuding a creepy aura.
That kind of existence beyond human reason made Alex feel chilled to the bone. Under this terrible pollution, he had to collapse on the back of [Sissi Utl], his eyesightless. God's eyes are filled with the conflict between chaos and reason.
His body was shaking, his breathing was rapid, sweat was flowing down his forehead, and he was in a miserable state.
At this moment, he felt that he was not facing an angel from heaven, but a champion from the Crimson Hell and the Chaos Lord.
Compared to the fourth sword-bearer in the Kingdom of Heaven, he felt that the Crimson Triple Crown was more suitable for the characteristics shown by Hugh Abraham...
And the characteristics of these monster legions crawling from the shadows The master is currently using his own spirituality to flip through some of the information hacked from [Helmi] in his mind that has not been urgently destroyed.
The information was clearly written - "Secret Records of the Hermes Society".
Xia Xiu's eyes were calm and sharp. His consciousness shuttled through those words and quickly absorbed the key information.
"To all members of the Hermes Foundation:
In a time and space where darkness and light intersect, the great Hermes Foundation adheres to the pursuit of truth and power and is committed to bringing a new order to the world. We are not fighting for our own interests, but for the future of all mankind.
By controlling the power of beast control, we will lead the world to a glorious tomorrow.
Since ancient times, the source of power has been the combination of knowledge and power.
Through the research and control of beasts, we have uncovered the secrets of this world and opened a path to the supreme power.
The mission of the Hermes Foundation is to use this knowledge to maintain the stability and prosperity of the world! ! !
We know that the control of power is not just for self-interest, but to achieve greater goals.
By stealing and controlling all valuable beasts, we ensure that these powers do not fall into the hands of hostile forces. Each beast will, under the guidance of the consortium, exert their greatest value and serve the well-being of all mankind.
In this turbulent world, our strategy is clear and firm.
By developing and utilizing valuable beasts, we focus resources where they are needed most.
Our goal is to ensure that every contribution can serve the consortium’s grand blueprint and drive the world forward.
The glory of Hermes is the result of the joint efforts of every member. We uphold noble beliefs and firmly believe that all our efforts will eventually bring peace and prosperity to the world.
Every beast lives for the glory of Hermes.
We will achieve this lofty mission through unremitting efforts!
Our ultimate goal is not to simply rule, but to create a new world led by the Hermes Foundation! !
In this world, all resources will be allocated reasonably and every life will be given its due value! ! !
Through the control of our beasts, we will bring unprecedented prosperity and peace.
The Hermes Foundation exists to lead the world into a new era. Every step we take will be the most glorious page in human history. Through the research and control of beasts, we will not only achieve our goals, but also bring welfare and peace to all mankind.
We are Atlas who carries Terra, we are - Hermes! 』
"Hermes..." Xia Xiu read the secret records of the association, and then recited another Terran word with similar pronunciation to this Terran syllable, "Hermes."
Many changes , a smooth and clever thief, it brings people dreams, is the watcher at night, the thief outside the door - this is one of the images of [Hermes] in the eyes of other think tanks and everyone in the past.
Just like Alex said, Hermes, the Edici Think Tank, is the God of Thieves.
The Hermes Consortium, which has the same pronunciation as Hermes, is not far behind. Every word in the association's secret records reveals the core program and inner essence of the Hermes Consortium's attempt to conquer the world.
Xia Xiu's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, and he slowly read out the true core program of the association's secret records:
"Steal all valuable beasts for profit; exploit all valuable beasts for profit; all beasts exist for the glory of Hermes."
This greedy careerist The style felt so familiar to him. If the "manipulating beast" in what he just said was replaced by "human", then Hermes and [Hermes] would be basically the same.
Buzz——
Xia Xiu uploaded the obtained intelligence and data to Eden's database. With an inaudible whisper, the crown on his body began to gradually dissipate.
The pure white robe disappeared quietly like the morning mist, and the [Crown of Thorns] also receded with it.
The blond young man once again regained his mortal appearance. His golden hair shimmered in the moonlight, and there was a cold look in his golden eyes.
He stepped on the ice lake, and the [Mobius strip] under his feet was like an invisible bridge, pushing him to walk on the ice.
With every step he took, his army of shadows expanded, as if they were one with the darkness, the legions of Deep Ones and the Hounds of Tindalos squirmed silently.
Those abominations crawled in twisted postures, tentacles of shadow stretching across the ice, as if guarding their master.
The glacial lake made a slight clicking sound under his feet, and the ice vibrated slightly with his steps.
His eyes penetrated the darkness and looked directly at the enemy Alex in front who had lost the power to resist.
Alex was in a state of embarrassment at the moment, his face was covered with blood stains and sweat, and his body was trembling slightly from nervousness and fear.
He saw Xia Xiu approaching step by step, and he knew that the opponent was powerful and invincible. His past experiences and the despair of facing a powerful enemy at this time gradually swallowed up his last vestige of will to resist.
Those monster legions squirming from the shadows, they stood quietly like soldiers waiting for orders, guarding the blond young man's side
The bodies of the deep divers were twisted and ferocious. , the eyes of the Tindaros hounds flashed with blue light, as if countless ancient and crazy wisdoms were surging in their minds.
Alex controlled [Sisi Utl], and the huge three-headed monster slowly lowered its head, its body trembling slightly on the ice lake, as if facing some irresistible force.
“Hiss——”
Its huge body made a low roar, as if to declare its surrender and surrender.
Under the control of Alex’s thoughts, [Sisi Utl] slowly extended his huge palms forward, like the pious gesture of offering sacrifices to the sun god in ancient murals.
Its palms trembled slightly, but it offered itself in front of Xia Xiu without hesitation.
In those palms, Alex also made a half-kneeling gesture of surrender, as if praying for forgiveness and salvation to some divine power.
Alex's posture was full of surrender and piety, and his body trembled slightly in the palm of [Sisi Utl], as if he was under some kind of invisible pressure.
However, his eyes were always fixed on Xia Xiu, he was betting on his choice...
Xia Xiu came to Alex and stopped. There was a hint of indifference and scrutiny in his golden eyes, and he whispered:
"You seem to know the way angels behave very well."
Alex had a wry smile on his face when he heard this. He knew that the fourth sword-holder in Heaven in front of him was not mocking him, but stating the facts.
For most angels in heaven, if they sincerely surrender and give up resistance, they will often not give their enemies the punishment of death - of course, except for the angels in the tribunal of heaven and some of the burial institutions.
If he met the angels and gray knights of the Tribunal, Alex would definitely fight with them without hesitation, but when he met the angels of the Heavenly Sword Bearers and other heavenly institutions, he could gamble now A handful.
Alex took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, faced Xia Xiu's cold and indifferent golden eyes, and said in a hoarse voice:
"I understand. Not much, I just know some rumors about the fourth sword bearer. You are the anointed one of Eden, upholding justice and mercy... I just don’t want to sacrifice any more unnecessary lives.”
"The Anointed One..." Xia Xiu rubbed his chin and muttered in his heart, "It's another nickname given by those fat penguins. Sooner or later, I have to find time to check their water meters."
Then, He returned his gaze to Alex and nodded slightly at him, with a hint of approval in his eyes.
"Knowing to give up and surrender is a kind of wisdom."
When he said this, there was a hint of calm majesty in his voice, as if he was approving Alex's choice.
Then he continued in a routine manner:
"As usual, when I ask about taboos related to the jurisdiction of your think tank, you can choose silence, a brief response or a proactive statement according to the degree of backlash you may encounter. At the same time, your subsequent freedom of movement will be protected by the Kingdom of Heaven. Supervision, and a series of subsequent related matters are the responsibility of the Ethics Committee and the Central Containment Room."
He paused and asked symbolically:
"Do you have any objections? ”
Alex glanced at the icy lake covered in blood, and the [Horned Snake] that was twisted into a twist, with its whole body shattered, bleeding constantly, and dying.
Recalling the scene of its owner expanding and exploding.
There was a hint of despair and helplessness in his eyes, knowing that he had no choice.
"...I have no objections." Alex replied in a low voice, his voice mixed with fatigue and resignation.
Xia Xiu nodded slightly, acknowledging his answer.
The Deep One Legion and the Hounds of Tindalos slowly retreated into the shadows.
The countless twisted figures seemed to be integrated with the darkness, their deformed bodies squirming in the shadows, making creepy roars.
When these monsters were completely hidden in the darkness, only deathly silence remained on the ice lake.
The noise and killing just now seemed to have never happened. Only the blood stains and broken ice remaining on the lake told everything that had happened here.
The air was filled with the faint smell of blood, and the cold wind blew through, bringing up pieces of ice shards, like a silent lament, mourning the dead on this battlefield.
The quiet ice lake looked even colder and lonely under the moonlight, and everything returned to tranquility.
Xia Xiu stood on the ice lake, his eyes passed through the cold air and fell on Alex, who had lost the ability to resist.
He has not forgotten the true purpose of his trip, and finding Alex and Lisa is itself part of a destiny driven by "mistakes."
On behalf of the New Alliance, he came to investigate and deal with the human body trade incident of the pseudo-human group. According to the information provided by his political allies, this human body trade route is extremely secretive and complete.
The man-eating Wendigo that has been rumored recently in the northern part of the Federation is the most prominent link on this line.
Xia Xiu’s investigation clues led him to Island City.
In Island City, he met the "Governor's Grandson" and the four major families in Island City that he represented behind him. Then through the competition held by these four families, he and the person who mastered [God's Evil] Alex and Lisa, senior officers of the Hermes Foundation, meet.
Now, before Alex was supervised as a humanoid containment object, he looked at Alex kneeling on the back of [Sisi Utl] and asked him:
" Do you know where the Wendigos are? And what exactly they represent?”
His voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to hit Alex with a biting cold wind. Chris's heart.
Alex raised his head slightly, a trace of struggle and panic flashed in his eyes.
After a while, he finally spoke and replied in words that were in line with the customs of this land:
"The Wendigo...is a flower of blood and bone..."
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