1057 The Extraordinary and the Ordinary (2/2)

Macht revealed a sincere smile as he revealed his worries that he seldom divulged.

He raised his arm and waved it gently. Then he said with great confidence, ”Why am I making an enemy out of the bloody smog and pollution? Why do we have to fight over the colonies in East Balam with Feysac and the West Balam with Intis? Isn't it to let our children lead a better life? So that we have fewer worries?

”To me, Hazel's maturity is greater than the contributions I made at East Balam, far more meaningful than my fights in the House of Commons.”

As Klein listened to Macht's recount, he couldn't help but look out the window.

It was dark outside and the sun was gone.

At this moment, Portland Moment replied to Macht jokingly, ”No, those things are for our own good.”

At this point, he looked at Klein and said, ”Dwayne, have you thought about it? Do you want to invest in my mechanical laboratory?”

Klein let out a soft chuckle.

”Mr. Chancellor, why are you still so anxious like a young man?

”I've already read through the information you gave me and have a rough impression of the rights and revenue. Frankly speaking, I'm very interested. To let talented young adults obtain training at such a mechanical laboratory is greatly satisfying. This should be something we invest in. What's most valuable in this day and age? Talents!”

”Emperor Roselle once said that.” Portland Moment chuckled. ”So, how much do you intend to invest?”

Dwayne raised his porcelain cup and drank a mouthful of black tea.

”The initial plan is 10,000 pounds.”

”As expected of the most famous tycoon in Backlund recently. I can't even guess how many assets you have. First, you donated more than ten thousand pounds of shares, then you spent 20,000 pounds buying Maygur Manor, and now you're donating 10,000 pounds to the Portland mechanical laboratory...” Ma'am Riana couldn't help but exclaim.

Portland Moment gave a thumbs up.

”This is a truly keen investor.”

Klein smiled and said, ”But I'll still find a team formed by lawyers and accountants to verify the actual situation and stipulate the conditions. Professional matters should be left to the professionals. Besides, I still have to consider investing directly or first establish a company or foundation and complete the investment through it. Oh, Portland, I think there's one aspect that you didn't take into consideration. How can such an important laboratory not have any security measures!? Aren't you afraid of commercial spies or foreign powers infiltrating and causing destruction?”

Portland Moment was taken aback as he slowly nodded.

”That makes sense... I previously neglected this problem.”

Having accomplished his goal, Klein no longer harped on the topic. Instead, he deliberately asked, ”Has there been news regarding Brigadier General Qonas Kilgor?”

Macht sighed and said, ”No, Sivellaus Yard said that Maygur Manor and the surrounding areas have been searched. They didn't even find any leads.”

As he spoke, the House of Commons Member of Parliament lowered his voice and said, ”I suspect that the Brigadier General had an accident while carrying out a secret mission. The current mood of the higher-ups has been a little strange...”

From a certain point of view, you guessed right... Klein sighed.

”I hope nothing happens.”

Amidst high tea, Klein took note of the time and went to the bathroom. Above the gray fog, he placed the Dreamwalker characteristic into the junk pile that seeped out of the mutated bottle.

By the time high tea ended and he returned to 160 Boklund Street, the sky had already darkened. The street lamps on both sides of the road were lit up ahead of time as the rain pattered down the carriage windows.

Now, all the questions are concentrated on what's hidden in the Blood Emperor's ruins. As long as the three Churches discover the problem in time, they can prevent many things from happening. Klein looked out at the street lamps that looked blurry from the rain as he considered the recent developments. For now, apart from capturing Katarina, I can't provide much help. Furthermore, the Goddess is digesting or controlling Death's Uniqueness. ”She” might not have the power to provide a response at that level.

To solve this problem, I either get a Grade 0 Sealed Artifact with a targeted effect from the Holy Cathedral, or I rely on the Church of Steam and Storms and see which one of the true deities will respond... A Grade 0 Sealed Artifact might not be enough since it involves a King of Angels, and there might be traitors amidst the two Churches...

Traveling from 39 Boklund Street to Unit 160 didn't take long. Before Klein could straighten out his thoughts, he had already returned to his doorstep. He had no choice but to get off the carriage.

When he changed his clothes on the third floor, his spiritual perception was triggered. He saw Reinette Tinekerr walk out of the void with four blonde, red-eyed heads in hand.

”It's from Sharron?” A guess came to him as he received the letter.

”That's right...” one of the heads held by Reinette Tinekerr replied.

Without another word, Klein opened the envelope and unfurled the piece of paper. There was only one line on it: ”We'll take action at 10 tonight.”