Chapter 278 Gift
“Mr. Perseus, thank you for your hard work this time.”
In the border spaceport, which has been completely under martial law, the regent Norton II in the conference room looked at Said Perseus opposite him.
After the envoy came back, he declined the regent's suggestion to take a rest first and went straight to the conference room without doing anything.
"My lord has entrusted such an important matter to me, and I will do it without any trouble." Perseus replied respectfully.
If any outsiders saw this figure, who was ranked among the top three among the imperial aristocrats and capitalists, in such a posture, they would be shocked.
But if they see who is sitting opposite Perseus, they will suddenly realize.
Prince Regent, that’s all right.
Look, this is the strength of one of the double Cs in the current version of Star Dragon Empire.
“I have to say that this experience of being able to secretly go to the federal territory to negotiate face-to-face with the person in charge of Atlas as your special envoy is very unforgettable.”
"Oh, it seems that Sir Perseus has a deep understanding of this 'journey'."
Norton II smiled, then poured Perseus a cup of calming hot drink with his own hands, and then said: "Tell us about it. Lord Astral and I have communicated with you remotely before, and we are looking forward to your coming back to tell us about your experiences during this period."
"Yes, If I hadn't been dealing with other things at the time, I definitely wouldn't have given this opportunity to you."
Astral, who was sitting on the other side, nodded and said in agreement.
"Hahahahaha, since the two adults are looking forward to it so much, then just listen to me and explain it slowly."
Perseus, who had already organized the trip, opened the graphic report prepared in advance, and then pointed out the general process and key matters in a clear and logical manner.
Including what is the relationship between the Atlas Group and the elves of the Thousand Stars Empire, the combat effectiveness of Atlas' subordinate combat forces, the current situation in the Federation, the situation of Amber, the person in charge of Atlas, Long-distance real-time communication technology. These issues are of great concern to the Prince Regent and Astral.
As Perseus himself recalled this experience, he became more and more excited, especially when talking about the 'long-distance real-time communication technology' currently mastered by Atlas. There’s no secret that this technology will be transformative.
For two whole hours, Perseus didn't even drink a sip of water. He was eloquent and explained everything that needed to be said first.
As for the Regent and Astral, during Perseus' narration process, they also changed from relaxed and freehand at the beginning to frowning, and finally to contemplative silence.
Obviously, the conclusion reached by Perseus from observing Atlas at zero distance was more complicated than the results analyzed by the two of them based on previous intelligence.
“It seems that sending someone to contact Atlas this time is really the right decision.”
After Perseus finished speaking, the regent took the lead and said, at the same time I didn’t forget to praise again:
“Sir Perseus, I really chose the right person to send you here.”
“My lord, you are overly complimentary.”
Immediately afterwards, this small conference room fell into silence.
Obviously, what Perseus just said made a lot of ideas pop up in the minds of the three of them.
Don’t look at how Perseus just stayed on the cruise ship provided by Atlas these days and didn’t go anywhere. At most, he just watched some news from the local media and talked with Shikodi and Atlas. Other people in charge of Lars got the news from their mouths.
But in fact, the information obtained through these public channels was enough for him to unearth a lot of valuable intelligence.
Many times, the source of intelligence is not obtained through 007-style infiltration, or more than 90% of the intelligence is not obtained through this method.
Although Perseus, as an aristocratic capitalist, is more proficient in family management and business operations, his intelligence collection and analysis abilities have always been recognized by Norton II and Astral.
Astral even once joked that Perseus might be more suitable to work in the Central Intelligence Agency.
After the silence in the room lasted for a while, Norton II spoke first:
"Old rules, let's express our opinions one by one."
"Then then It’s still the same old rules, sir, you go first,” Astral said with a smile.
"You guy." Norton II shook his head, picked up the teacup, took a sip and moistened his lips, and then began to say:
"After listening to Sir Perseus's experience, I feel that we have Atlas’s assessment is still a bit conservative
According to Minister Pasius, the combat troops of Atlas’s private military company have used a large number of Roma from the Thousand Stars Empire as combat troops. The main force, and they are also issued with completely customized combat equipment, and it is said that they also have their own set of combat vehicle production system.
In the case of ground combat, the combat effectiveness of their troops will basically crush the current All troops of the same level, even the most elite brigade combat teams in the Empire, are probably on par with the same support conditions."
At this point, the regent's face showed. He had a very troubled expression.
Because he felt that this was so outrageous, and if it hadn't come from Perseus' mouth, he would really have thought it was a joke.
The combat troops of private military companies mess with the regular army, and can even fight 50-50 with the most elite regular army.
“And the most critical point - the battle on Rubian 5 was only the 'first battle' of the Atlas ground combat forces.
Obviously this company is still there Continuous development, as long as they maintain their current status and increase their development and investment in combat forces, they will only become stronger and stronger in the future. Although their fleet currently looks relatively shabby, it is also subject to the restrictions imposed by various countries on private companies. Restrictions, and no 'capital ships' were commissioned.
But I believe that when Atlas fully grows up, such restrictions will be a piece of waste paper for them."
"I very much agree with your point of view. "
After hearing the regent's evaluation of Atlas, Perseus said:
"According to myself and the person in charge of Atlas - that is, the person in charge of Atlas said... From the interview with Mr. Amber, I can feel that he is actually an ambitious person
Such a person will never let the 'chain' be locked around his neck for too long, and he will definitely think about it before long. Find a way to break free. ”
Recalling the real-time communication technology he had experienced in Atlas before, Perseus paused for a moment and continued:
"There is also the 'real-time communication technology' they now exclusively master. If this technology If it can remain monopolized by Atlas, the benefits brought by this part alone will be completely immeasurable.
These benefits will also feed back to other industries under the group.
And Mr. Amber doesn’t seem to be worried about the technology being reverse engineered after working with us.
This also shows that they have absolute confidence in their technology.”
Perseus eloquently expressed his views, although the Regent Group now seems to be about to cooperate with Atlas.
But in Perseus's view, Amber, the person in charge of this company, is obviously not the kind of 'honest businessman' who is harmless to humans and animals.
So they must be prepared to 'defend against one hand'. When Atlas grows to a scale that no one can limit, it is likely to become a new opponent of the Regent Group.
"'There are no eternal friends and no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.' I think Sir Perseus wants to express this."
Astral After listening to Perseus's speech, he concluded.
Perseus nodded, "Yes, Amber, the head of Atlas, will never be an honest entrepreneur forever."
"As for this, I have actually said that before. I already have an idea."
Norton II said:
"I will talk about this plan specifically at the next internal meeting. Anyway, I agree with it in general. From Sir Perseus’ point of view, our cooperation with Atlas is destined to be temporary.”
Having been thinking about something in his mind, Norton II raised his head and glanced at Perseus, and then the conversation changed. Change.
"Sir Perseus, didn't you say that Mr. Amber from Atlas prepared a 'gift' specifically for me?"
"Yes, sir, I am just preparing to report It will be presented to you after the end.”
Perseus took out a small box that was temporarily printed on the spacecraft, and then handed the small metal box inside to the regent.
"According to Mr. Amber, if what you want to do, sir, is the same as what he wants, then you only need to enter a set of dates to open the metal box and see the information inside."
“Still a Riddler?”
Astral was stunned for a moment after hearing such a strange way to open the box, "If there is really important content inside, what if it is not opened?"
"The content inside will be It was eliminated immediately."
"Are you sure this thing is not a mini bomb?" Astral frowned. In his opinion, this unknown metal box suddenly became very dangerous.
"Please rest assured about this. I asked the security department to test this thing, and they said that no explosive components were detected."
"Haha, this Mr. Amber It’s quite interesting.”
Norton II held the metal box and looked at it for a long time. Finally, he looked at the front of the metal box. A row of small numbers rolled down and appeared on the surface.
"Sir, Mr. Amber's position seems unclear at the moment. He seems like an enemy but also a friend. Coupled with his previous identity as a defected spy, I think you should be more cautious."
Astral spoke to persuade.
"It doesn't matter, at least until now, I have not felt his hostility, and whether this thing is finally turned on or not, at least it will let me know how much Mr. Amber knows about me."
Regent Norton II looked at the metal box in his hand calmly. He didn't even think too much, and then started to turn the digital scroll wheel one by one.
1-8-2-5-1-2-1-4
“Click!”
The box opened.
(End of this chapter)