Chapter 1156: Hiding Behind the Curtains (1/2)

“I need Energy Crystals. I don’t need much, only about five million of them,” said Jiang Fei. It was a number that 0543 had provided.

“Is that so.” Straz hummed. He had been attempting to establish a connection with 0543 but had failed repeatedly. Jiang Fei was desperate but he was smart enough to never reveal his emotions to Straz. Straz was also desperate since 0543 would not respond to his hailing. If he tried to delay talking to Jiang Fei, Jiang Fei himself might realize something was up.

“I cannot make this decision myself. I need to contact my superior. Perhaps you should talk to the leader yourself,” said Straz as he disappeared from the oval hall.

“F*ck you. If it weren’t for Isabella, I would not be taking this from you!” Jiang Fei thought. Jiang Fei was careful; he did not allow any of his emotions to leak out. Even when Straz had left the room, leaving him alone, Jiang Fei still expressed a calm and relaxed posture.

The moment of silence in the oval hall was both frustrating and annoying to Jiang Fei. He was in dire need of Energy Crystals and had no time to waste! A few minutes later, Straz returned to the hall with Z0-11 walking behind him. They were exchanging words with each other but it was inaudible. Then again, he could not be bothered to listen to what they were saying.

“Are you sure?” Z0-11 asked. The two of them were still talking to each other, out of Jiang Fei’s earshot.

“Yes. There was no response.”

“Mhm. This is as expected. Even so, your carelessness had cost us dearly.”

“What should we do now?”

“No matter. This is not your concern anymore.” Z0-11 shoved Straz away and came into the hall. Straz followed suit with his head hanging.

“I assume you were informed of my request?” Jiang Fei pushed. Time was a luxury that Jiang Fei could not afford at the moment.

“Yes. However, I am curious to know. What are you going to do with five million Energy Crystals?” Z0-11 spoke. His monotonous, synthetic voice was dull and emotionless, which ticked Jiang Fei off a little. At the same time, Z0-11 was flicking its fingers, directing a beam of energy straight toward Jiang Fei’s ring.

“Haven’t you heard of the phrase, curiosity killed the cat? Back to my question, will you or will you not help me? It’s a simple yes or no question,” said Jiang Fei.

Jiang Fei was so preoccupied with Isabella’s issue that he was completely oblivious to the energy beaming toward the ring. The ring actually produced visible blink of light, which faded just as quickly. Not long after, another beam of energy was fired out from the ring, which was received by Z0-11. At that moment, both Z0-11 and Straz’s eyes glowed faintly with a blue light.

Even if Jiang Fei had failed to notice the invisible beam of energy fired between Z0-11 and the ring, he could still see the faint glowing lights that were coming from both Z0-11 and Straz.

“Yes. We will help you. Please wait here. I shall have my men gather the requested Energy Crystals,” said Z0-11. Both Straz and Z0-11 quickly paced out of the oval hall.

Alone in the hall, once again, Jiang Fei could not help but feel relaxed. It was a feeling of acceptance. He was only a fighter of Level 4, standing in the middle of someone else’s lair. There was nothing he could do but die should Z0-11 suddenly wish for his death.

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“I cannot believe he’s been keeping this from us. What should we do?” Straz asked when both Z0-11 and Straz were out of the oval hall.

“Mhm. Jiang Fei had played us quite well. Isabella was already useless to begin with!” Z0-11 laughed coldly.

“I blame myself for believing in Isabella for so long,” said Straz angrily.

“Leader, what should we do next? Should we just–” Straz stopped talking as he made a gesture which suggested terminating Jiang Fei right there and then.