The second hand of the clock in the office is ticking.
Small sounds can make people who are in extremely depressed and anxious mood even more anxious.
Reinhardt picked up the phone and put it down several times, hesitating back and forth, with more and more sweat on his forehead.
Various thoughts and images flashed through his mind, many of which were scenes from when he worked with Speaker Cade.
The so-called "collaboration" naturally refers to the time when he had not yet taken refuge in Junfang, but truly stood firmly on the same side as Cade.
At the same time, he was still thinking about the other party's reaction when he tried to integrate into Junfang's group.
From politeness and caution at the beginning, to casualness later, to trust now.
Countless things, countless people, and countless faces kept appearing and disappearing in his mind.
Then all the scenes were fixed on Lucifer covered in blood.
In that state, the skin all over Lucifer's body was expanding and contracting. Under the skin, his whole body seemed to be covered with hearts, beating uncontrollably.
Reinhardt was a little suffocated.
That was definitely the most terrifying and weird scene he had ever seen in his life.
He is now working with such a monster.
He didn't even dare to think about what the consequences of this cooperation would be in the end.
As the Minister of Defense, his sense of responsibility made him instinctively want to find out what was going on.
Lucifer is the super weapon of Star Kingdom.
To be precise, the entire Angel Lord Group is the super weapon of the Star Kingdom.
But after seeing Lucifer's performance, Reinhardt subconsciously felt that such a monster could not be controlled by those complicated instructions.
Limb regeneration.
Strong vitality.
Even the inexplicable change in his tone just now.
Reinhardt couldn't describe the feeling. The Lucifer just now seemed to have transformed into many people, even into a woman, in just a few minutes.
In other words, at least a certain part of him became a woman.
It's like the most complex form of split personality.
Lucifer split into at least dozens of personalities.
Is this Lucifer still the Lucifer in his impression?
What will happen if he breaks free from Star Kingdom's control now?
He wanted to test the giants in the Junfang Group, but he was a little worried.
If the facts are as he speculated, and Lucifer is no longer a puppet, but the entire Junfang Group has become Lucifer's puppet, then his temptation is undoubtedly seeking death.
Reinhardt was a little uneasy, but he didn't want to die.
He turned on the computer at his desk, entered the confidential database, and wanted to check Lucifer's information, but when he put the mouse on it, he didn't dare to click it.
half a year...
Half a year's time.
He was certain that Lucifer's changes began within this six months.
He has spent most of the past six months in South America.
What happened to Nanmi in the past six months?
Reinhardt had a growing headache.
According to what he knew, although Nanmei had not been peaceful in the past six months, when it came to the dark world, it was a very normal development.
First, the Lin clan's branch in Nanmei began to expand and established a clear cooperative relationship with the Eastern Palace.
As a result, the previous influence of the Chiang family and the Heroes Association was severely suppressed.
After all, the Jiang family has been developing steadily for hundreds of years and has a strong foundation. It can still barely hold on. Without the invincible masters and fierce soldiers, their current helmsman is very decisive and has given up most of their interests. Until now,
The Jiang family is also considered a wealthy family.
The Heroes Association is even more miserable. They are an organization, not a family. When disaster strikes, the saying that they will fly alone is the most fully reflected in them. In fact, under the huge suppression, the Heroes Association can be said to have disappeared. At present,
There are more than thirty so-called hero associations in various parts of South America. Each hero association claims that it is the so-called orthodoxy. In fact, it only occupies one or two bases of the hero association, desperately kneeling and licking the Lin clan and the Eastern Palace for help.
Survival, the so-called pride, I haven't seen it at all, it's like a joke.
Apart from that, there is nothing else.
No matter how he thought about these two things, Reinhardt didn't think they had anything to do with Lucifer.
In fact, Lucifer had no involvement in these things at all.
But apart from that, what else has happened in South America in the past six months?
Reinhardt rubbed his forehead, feeling increasingly frightened.
He believed from the bottom of his heart that it was impossible for the king to control a monster like Lucifer.
Lucifer loses control but is still in Star Kingdom. This is the worst possible situation.
He thought of Li Tianlan inexplicably and subconsciously smiled bitterly.
In his opinion, the current Star Kingdom is undoubtedly facing the same problems as Central Continent. But the key is that Star Kingdom's problems are more serious than those of Central Continent.
Both of them are faced with the risk of losing control of their cutting-edge individual combat power. But compared to Lucifer, at least Li Tianlan is as powerful as a human being. That is the strength of a human being.
What about Lucifer?
That's a monster.
You can't even tell if it's a male or a female, or how many souls the monster has.
The former is still sensible after all.
But the latter, a monster who can even chew off his own arm when hungry, who dares to say that he really has the so-called sanity?
"We can't go on like this..."
Reinhardt murmured to himself, with a very struggling look on his face: "I want to live... no... I have to be responsible for Star Kingdom... I want to live... my responsibility..."
He muttered to himself in confusion. At this moment, he suddenly wanted to resign from his position and leave the whirlpool of Star Kingdom.
But in the end, it can only be thought about. He was born in Star Kingdom, and from a young age to this position, he may have done many things wrong in his life, and the outside world's evaluation of him is also mixed. He left the scope of Star Kingdom.
If so, I don’t know how many people are cursing him for a bad death.
But no matter what, in this life, no matter how many things he did wrong, he never felt sorry for Xingguo.
No matter who he is, he at least has faith, and his faith is Star Country.
Leaving your country because of danger?
He can't do it.
Even if he can do it, his sudden resignation will inevitably attract the attention of Junfang and even Lucifer. How can it be so easy to leave?
Reinhardt gritted his teeth and suddenly reached out to grab the phone on his desk.
He wants to contact the few giant figures from Junfang who are no longer in the public eye. This is a test and a reminder. In any case, he must pay more attention to Lucifer in the future.
The phone rang suddenly the moment his finger touched the phone.
Because of his current state of mind, this ordinary ringtone fell to Reinhardt's ears, like the scream of a ghost, extremely harsh.
His body trembled suddenly due to fright, and he almost threw the phone away.
The phone kept ringing.
Reinhardt's face was a little uncertain. It took more than ten seconds before he reached out and picked up the phone and said in a deep voice: "I'm Reinhardt."
"Good afternoon, Mr. Minister, it's almost dinner time. I hope I won't disturb your meal."
A smiling voice rang from the other end of the phone.
Dining...
Reinhardt's throat surged uncontrollably.
He thought of Lucifer chewing his arm. Although there was no blood in the messy office, he still felt the pungent smell of blood.
Suppressing his desire to vomit, his voice was unusually low: "Who are you?"
After asking this question, he was suddenly stunned.
Only then did the confused person realize that the other person was speaking Chinese.
And his inquiry naturally switched to Chinese because of the other party's language.
In Star Kingdom, since Zhongzhou surpassed them and completely established its dominance, Star Kingdom, which wanted to return to the top and replace Zhongzhou, directly regarded Zhongzhou as its biggest competitor.
Study the decisions of Central Continent, the development of Central Continent, the culture of Central Continent, the history of Central Continent, and the philosophy of Central Continent.
Chinese is an indispensable course in Star Kingdom. Today, more than 70% of the people in Star Kingdom can speak Chinese, and almost 100% of the people can speak a few Chinese words.
And Reinhardt's Mandarin is even better than most people in Central China.
Chinese...young voice...
Reinhardt thought silently.
Although the popularity of Chinese in the Star Kingdom has been extremely high, most of the time, the conversations between the Star Kingdom and even the Continental Alliance are in their own mother tongue. Only when facing people from Central Continent, they will unconsciously
Speak Chinese.
"People from Middle-earth?"
Reinhardt narrowed his eyes and said solemnly.
"It used to be..."
The voice on the phone said with a smile: "Now...it's just a homeless and bereaved dog. I wonder if Mr. Minister is willing to pay a huge price to give me a luxurious doghouse?"
It used to be...
The bereaved dog...
Reinhardt sat upright suddenly.
His eyes shone like never before, with great surprise and expectation.
His movements were so extreme that the seat under him and the desk in front of him shook violently.
"River?!"
Reinhardt's voice was very high: "Is it you, Jiang?!"
I used to be a person from Central Continent, but now I laugh at myself as a lost dog, but I still have the confidence to ask him, a top figure in the Star Kingdom, for a luxurious 'doghouse'. Who else can have such confidence and such a situation?
?
Reinhardt was not surprised why the other party was able to call his office directly. The two of them may not have interacted with each other before, but it was just a phone call. With the method of the young man on the other side of the phone, it was too easy to ask for a phone call.
"I am Jiang Shangyu."
On the phone, Jiang Shangyu smiled softly: "Now I am desperate. I hope Xingguo can take one or two of them in. Isn't it convenient?"
"certainly!"
Reinhardt's face turned red in an instant.
He stood up and waved his arms vigorously: "Of course it is convenient, very convenient."
"Thank you, Mr. Minister, for your generosity, but I have to explain one thing. Although I am embarrassed now, I still have some requirements for my own doghouse."
Jiang Shangyu's slow voice sounded.
Although he mocks himself as a lost dog, his attitude is not low at all.
After all, there are many choices for him. Although they are not good choices, for the chosen party, his joining has only benefits and no harm.
"kennel?"
Reinhardt spoke the word in Mandarin: "I'm sorry, I don't understand what the doghouse means. I don't think the entire Star Kingdom will understand.
Jiang, don't worry, I can guarantee that the entire Star Kingdom will welcome you to join us.
We will build the most luxurious palace for you here, the so-called doghouse, let it go to hell."
He concealed his nervousness with laughter, but his words still revealed an almost impatient urgency: "Jiang, have you really decided to join Star Kingdom? Do you... have any plans to come to Star Kingdom in the near future?
If so, I can arrange a grand welcome ceremony for you. I will attend it in person, and the Speaker will also attend it in person, and..."
"I'm already in Star Country."
Jiang Shangyu smiled softly: "We can talk about the ceremony later. If it is convenient, I would like to invite Mr. Minister to have dinner. I will wait for you at the Shengtang Restaurant two blocks away from the Ministry of Defense. To be honest, Xingguo
The Chinese food tastes really weird.”
Reinhardt knew where it was. Although it was not Chinatown, it was a relatively famous Chinese restaurant today. He nodded and laughed heartily: "This is not a problem, Jiang. You have to believe in Xingguo's sincerity.
If you are not used to the food here, we can invite chefs from Central Continent, and even the food you need every day can be flown over for you from all over the world.
Xingguo will never treat its friends badly."
"So, see you later?"
Jiang Shangyu's voice seemed a little happy.
"Okay, I've already left and will be there soon."
Reinhardt picked up his coat.
The phone was hung up gently.
He put on his clothes in his office, glanced at the shattered objects around him, shook his head, and suddenly stretched out his arm to wave.
Rain on the river...
This is definitely an unexpected surprise.
In other words, Jiang Shangyu came just in time. It can be said that Jiang Shangyu appeared in Xingguo at the right time when he needed it most, even when Xingguo needed it most.
In fact, Xingguo has never given up looking for Jiang Shangyu during this period.
But there was no trace of the other party at all.
There are already many rumors in the dark world. Some people say that although Jiang Shangyu was driven out of Zhongzhou, he never left Zhongzhou because when he was about to leave, Li Tianlan personally killed him.
Others say that Zhongzhou has secretly imprisoned Jiang Shangyu and will never appear again in this life.
All the rumors were true, and even the enthusiasm of Xingguo was dampened a bit.
but now...
Jiang Shangyu appeared at the most appropriate time.
"You must stay..."
Reinhardt, whose face was flushed, murmured to himself: "Star Kingdom is the most suitable for you at the moment..."
He knew the upcoming dinner was a negotiation.
But no matter how he talks, even if he pays a high price, he will let Jiang Shangyu clearly feel Xingguo's sincerity and stay.
Now he is really crucial to Xingguo.
Reinhardt quickened his pace and opened the door excitedly.
In an instant, all the passion and excitement in his body cooled down.
Reinhardt stood stiffly at the door, his face pale.
In his sight, Lucifer was standing outside the door, bent over, as if leaning against the door to eavesdrop, motionless, with an extremely weird smile on his face.
No one knows how long he has been standing here, and no one knows what he is thinking now.
Reinhardt's body began to tremble slightly, and his face became paler.
"Where are you going..."
Lucifer slowly stood up straight.
As if whispering, he stood beside Reinhardt and asked quietly.