Although the story told by Athena includes hundreds of years of family feuds, bizarre and unsolved cases, etc., after excluding the useless information, the effective information extracted is that a certain artist met a wizard and was cursed by the wizard. Athena
The unlucky man's descendants were invited to the art exhibition, hoping that the witches would find out who that person was. Bayonetta didn't mind playing some small games that tested her intelligence before another family member arrived, especially this one.
A small game set up by Athena. As for whether she can find the owner of the painting within a limited time and solve the small curse that plagues the collector, it is not important at all. She just wants to prove that she can solve the problem set by Athena.
Just a problem.
"Did you anticipate the current situation, so you invited that unlucky guy to participate in the art exhibition?" Bayonetta said while looking at the crowd. She was a little lucky now that she let Lara Croft and Wanda Marks
Simov first went to visit his royal jewelry designers instead of letting them stay at the exhibition. "Aren't you worried that the curse will affect innocent people?"
"This is just a small trouble that Karma Taj has not solved. To me, it is just an interesting little rumor in the art world." Athena's response was quite bland, "Why do you think that I would care about the spread of the curse?
Such a thing as innocent people?”
"Are you threatening me with the lives of civilians?" Bayonetta narrowed her eyes and asked unceremoniously, "Could it be that the so-called gods are all cruel and ruthless guys?"
"It's too late for you to know now." Athena's expression remained unchanged, "He has always known about this. I believe anyone who has read mythological stories and excluded the part about Zeus being in estrus can know that the so-called human beings have
It doesn’t matter to the gods. Do you think this art exhibition is just for auctioning paintings? Of course, the new bourgeoisie needs art to decorate itself, but the premise is that everyone can see their ability and collection willingness, and no one will
Money is wasted on the work of an unknown postmodernist painter. Buy art to express yourself rather than for the art. No one is a fool. This is not an art exhibition with heavy marketing, but there will always be something interesting.
Money Man. Why do you think this is? Do you think he doesn’t know what’s happening here?”
"What's the meaning?"
"Supernatural power is just a small episode in this art exhibition. What really matters is the people who come to this art exhibition. Although I am the one who funded the exhibition, it was him who brought Vanessa from the United States to the United Kingdom. Blocking the Federation
It was he who was investigated by the Bureau of Investigation against Vanessa. Even the money for renting the place came from the Yugoslav Federal Ministry of Justice. It just passed through my hands. If there was no art exhibition organized by Vanessa, it would be the same.
There are Christie's auctions, and the nature of these occasions is actually the same, that is, the exchange of interests." Athena said slowly, "London is one of the largest intelligence gathering centers in continental Europe after the Cold War. MI5, MI6 and
The CIA and the Department of Homeland Security work closely together, and many mercenary organizations with owners also have offices in London. What you just got is the invitation list for this art exhibition. The ticks on it are the guests who have already arrived. You can see who is coming.
Who didn’t come? Guess why these people came, and where did those who didn’t come go?”
Joan of Arc snorted softly, seemingly not caring about the undercurrent of this art exhibition.
"Mrs. Permanent Secretary of the Administration Department? Treasurer of the communications company?"
Bayonetta seems to have grasped a bigger mystery. Although she does not have authority over the "Thumbelina" system, thanks to the CIA and Homeland Security's deep control over European officials, she does not need to control the Yugoslav Federation.
This information can only be known by the intelligence network used by the Ministry of Justice or the Order of the Guardian. "The Permanent Under-Secretary's Management Group... He told me that he was introduced to me when he was studying at Oxford and met a certain former Cabinet Secretary and the current Cabinet Secretary. He mentioned
Sir Jeremy Heywood is in poor health and urgently needs reliable treatment for lung cancer. This Sir Jeremy Heywood seems to be the chairman of the Permanent Under Secretary’s Management Group.”
"So who in the world can extend the life of cancer patients 100%?" Athena said. "The former has the secrets of MI5, and the latter has the equipment manufacturing and call data for eavesdropping on diplomats' communications. Now you know who will be here
He spent a lot of money on an art exhibition. But what he wanted was not money, but something more valuable than money. But it was not his turn to carry out such things personally. He just created an opportunity to let his subordinates work.
.”
She pointed to Vanessa and Jane Foster not far away, "It was not my idea to invite the Nobel physicist, but his idea. Unfortunately, Jane Foster soon
In a previous job, he violated experimental regulations and came into contact with radioactive materials... He wanted to make sure that Jane Foster's physical condition was okay, so her name would appear on the list. Poor Darcy, she didn't seem to
He knew that he was also affected. Darcy is his good friend... the term "husband and dog friend" is more suitable to describe their relationship. After all, not many people in this world would vomit all over him after being drunk."
Even Athena didn't know how to evaluate Darcy.
If I could use one word to describe it, it would be chaos, complete chaos.
No one knows what kind of whimsical thoughts and bizarre ideas can burst out of her mind. No one knows how her next words will challenge the bottom line of social morality and public order and good customs. It is as if she no longer cares in this world.
She is a human being, and her personal image is no different from a piece of waste paper to Darcy. She can always live a life without heart and nerves, as if the universe can't do anything to her. Athena even doubts Darcy
He is a deranged immortal, otherwise there is no way to explain how a person born after the 1990s could know so many old jokes from TV dramas from the 1950s.
But this does not prevent Salomon from liking to chat with her, because it will make him confirm that he is not crazy.
"So, our short trip was also used by him to perform official duties?" Joan of Arc raised her eyebrows angrily. This trip to London was supposed to be used to view the jewelry design drawings for the next season and select gemstones, but
Not for backroom politics and backroom deals. She waved her fist, "That bastard!"
Athena only responded with a smile and continued to help the witches sort out the secrets behind this art exhibition.
"Perhaps you have heard that a riot broke out in Bulgaria. Some people want to restore the alliance with NATO, re-elect the president recognized by European and American countries, and avenge those officials and famous local people who were hanged. Of course.
, those who advocated for gang leaders and corrupt officials were in the name of resisting the emperor and democracy... It is a bit ridiculous to say that the people who really resisted the emperor were those who had oppressed the common people, and used the ideals that the common people longed to launch demonstrations for those who oppressed them."
No one knows whether Athena remembered the death of Socrates at this time. The witches only saw her sighing expression. "Although the riot was quickly suppressed by genetically modified warriors and war engines, you can guess
Where was the source of the riot? Yes, it was the former cabinet secretary and the National Endowment for Democracy. This exhibition is just a counterattack. We all know that he has a bad temper and is very vindictive."
"What you said can only make me want to shoot him in the head!" Joan of Arc took out two lightsaber hilts that looked very similar to those in the Star Wars series. In fact, the function of these two hilts is to hold the user
The spiritual power is projected and condensed into a high-temperature sword, which is not a complete technological creation. This thing is often used by Salomon to perform the lightsaber duel in "Star Wars" to Milia. Although the latter cannot understand anything.
, but the bright light will still make the girl clap happily.
"Or slice him up!"
"Anyway, I gave you a chance. You can find the unlucky guy who is haunted by evil spirits and prevent innocent people from being affected, or you can do nothing." Athena said, "That person is the art I found.
As a person from the art world, it shouldn't be particularly difficult to find him. After all, there are not many people on the list who truly belong to the art world. There are many ways to achieve the goal. I just helped him a little and killed a few key people for him."
"You think you know him, Athena, but you treat him as a tool rather than a human being." Bayonetta asked unceremoniously, "What do you want, the glory of the Olympus pantheon? An obedient,
A divinely chosen champion who has lost his humanity? Or an emperor who will share the throne with you?"
"I can't use him. I've known this fact from the day I knew he existed. I tried, but it wasn't the time when I educated him, but the longer past." Athena slowly picked up the waiter.
The small sandwich that was served. Even when resting in the courtyard, the service paid for with money was also meticulous. She liked the service of mortals very much, which reminded her of the good times in the past. She said meaningfully, "He and I
The relationship lasted longer than you thought, and there was no end to his life and neither did mine. You should have seen how angry he got when I refused to make chicken nuggets for dinner…”
"You may be underestimating me."
Bayonetta glanced at her companions, and Jeanne tacitly took out a pistol from her hair and handed it to the black-haired witch. This was a pistol that had not been registered, neither in ballistic testing nor serial number.
None. Hair is the embodiment of the witches' magic power. Taking out weapons from hair is actually taking things from the pocket dimension they created. "The magazine of this gun is full. Now it's your turn to choose."
.Do you think I flirted with him when he was fifteen years old because I like little boys? There may be some reasons for this, who made him so cute at that time..." Bayonetta shook her head vigorously, "No.
, because I saw his soul and potential, I saw his humanity, which is something you gods can't do. You can't understand his ideals, even if you pretend to be like a Freudian
According to psychoanalysis, a mother full of sexual tension is useless."
"You want to completely destroy this exhibition?"
"If you don't curb the curse, yes. I don't care about the people who squander money in this exhibition, I care about those who provide services to us. They just want to make a fortune, and they are the biggest victims.
.”
Bayonetta turned off the safety and loaded the Sig Sauer P226 pistol.
Under Athena's gaze, she pointed her gun at the fire alarm behind the glass floor-to-ceiling window. In fact, it didn't need to be so troublesome. She only needed to fire a few shots at the ceiling. Those in the exhibition regarded their own life safety as the highest priority.
People rush out of the door like headless flies, and the nearby police who maintain order will rush over in the shortest possible time. After all, this place is crowded with dignitaries. The police may not go to the slums where refugees gather, but they have to come here.
Moreover, Jane Foster is here. Out of some need, MI5 has been keeping an eye on her, monitoring her every move but not daring to go too far.
"I believe his subordinates can find other opportunities, but your chance to bring these people together is only once in a short time. Now that I am on the high ground, Athena, it is time for you to make a decision."
The witch suddenly hesitated, so that Joan of Arc, who had an indifferent expression on her face, looked back at her curiously. "No, no matter what I do, you are the winner, right?"
"I won't let myself fail." Athena shrugged, "Now it's your turn to choose."
"The Queen Mother of Wakanda seems a little dissatisfied with your early departure, my lord." The Guards said, "And you don't need to wear power armor to visit the art exhibition. The suit you wore before is already bulletproof, so you can wear it in the Sisterhood Only
Keep you safe while performing security duties."
"Hamurabi, you don't understand. If a conflict breaks out between Athena and Bayonetta, then the androids will not be able to intervene. Their mission is to prevent the terrorist army and not to intervene with force." Although it is only force feedback.
Powered armor, but this armor is not prepared for long-term permanent combat. Therefore, the energy supply device does not use a fusion backpack but a micro battery. It does not provide other digital functions other than bulletproof and stabproof. In addition, the shape is close-fitting.
It is completely hidden under the suit, so it has become a street battle weapon for many Ministry of Justice field agents and spies, suitable for elite and specialized combat needs.
The reason why He chose this bulletproof force feedback powered armor was entirely because the Praetorian Order received news from the Sisters - there was a pistol on the small round table in the courtyard where Bayonetta, Joan of Arc and Athena were.
Although the Sisters were unable to decipher their conversation from lip reading, it can be guessed that Athena and the Witches had a quarrel - which meant that He had to end his work early and go from Wakanda to London to prevent a possible fierce conflict.
The police deployment near the art museum has been sent up the chain of command. If a conflict does break out, the sisterhood traveling nearby will get out of bulletproof cars, hold weapons to intercept all London police who try to approach, and park in the Oxfordshire underground.
Pingli's armed helicopters will arrive in London and clean up the scene before the British government intervenes.
As for the outcome of Vanessa's painting exhibition, that is not something He should consider. He gave Vanessa a chance to live a good life, but she refused.