Chapter 102: State Your Conditions
When the eldest son of August Winster was screaming in pain from being whipped in the " Public Security Department", Ryan didn't know that he had been targeted by someone for some unknown reason.
The young master was originally curious and wanted to ask about Ryan's background, but he didn't expect that he didn't get any useful information, but instead got into trouble.
Naturally, he held a grudge against Lei.
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Ryan followed Ymir to a high-end inn - "Sylph's Free Inn".
This was originally the property of the Omar royal family in the City of Glory. Although the name does not sound so grand, the decoration inside is of palace standards, and it exudes luxury everywhere in a low-key manner.
On the way out of the Security Bureau, the two of them didn't say a word, just like the tacit understanding they had when they were in the wilderness.
One walks in front and the other follows behind.
Of course, what was different from before was that there was a group of guards surrounding the two of them.
Hmm...feeling very safe.
In addition to the imposing heavy-armored knights, Ryan also discovered that the personal guards of Her Royal Highness the Princess were all long-legged female court swordsmen, who looked pretty good. However, they had cold and frosty faces, with a few words written on them saying "No Trespassing".
After entering the inn and going upstairs, Ymir was surrounded by people and walked into a room that was obviously under magical restrictions.
The old maid skillfully took off Ymir's white cloak and hung it on the coat rack beside her. The three maids untied part of her battle armor, untied her waist armor, took off the rapier at her waist, and then covered her with a layer of gauze...
The whole process was orderly. From the time Ymir stepped into the house and took less than ten steps, the servants had already prepared everything.
Ryan found it very interesting. The royal family's life was indeed luxurious. They didn't have to do anything, even changing clothes.
"Okay, all of you get out."
Ymir said, waving her hand without waiting for the maids to do anything.
As soon as he finished speaking, seven or eight people in the room filed out.
Ryan knew that these words were not meant for him, so he stood quietly in the corner.
In a blink of an eye, there were only two people left in the room.
But he clearly felt that when the female guards and the old nanny left, their eyes fell on him and lingered for a moment.
They seemed to be wondering why Her Royal Highness the Princess would leave such a man alone in the room.
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This room is a bit like a study. It is decorated luxuriously and makes people feel very comfortable.
There was a yellowed map hanging in the most conspicuous position on the wall. Ryan took a glance and recognized that it was the "world map" of this world.
There are many place names marked on it, including the two great empires of Omar and Theed, the Alcolon Mountains... and some place names printed in tiny letters.
Of course, but there are more foggy areas with blank spaces marked.
There is a magic crystal chandelier in the room, which makes it very bright.
The bookshelves around are densely packed with books related to military affairs, geography, and politics.
This is a royal collection, and I have no impression of the title of the book, Ryan.
At this time, Ymir walked to the large mahogany table in front of the map. There was a magical beast skull ornament, which looked like a third-level "Golden Horned Deer".
She took off the golden mask that she had been wearing on her face and gently placed it on the mahogany table.
This peerless beauty appeared before his eyes again, and Ryan still felt extremely amazed.
She was wearing a low-cut golden light armor with a V-shaped opening, embellished with dazzling gems, and her thighs and shoulders were covered with intricately carved silver fish-scale mail. This was a set of high-level enchanted armor that combined beauty and defense.
The palace sword is a first-class light sword. In order to facilitate combat, this kind of armor has metal armor on the vital parts, and the rest of the parts are exposed to the air.
Now most of the external metal armor has been removed, leaving only the close-fitting leather armor, which also allows her tall and graceful figure to be clearly seen.
Hmm... I took a quick glance and saw some ripples, but I didn't linger on it for long.
After all, I have seen everything I should and shouldn’t see...
Ryan looked calm and didn't look away.
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"How's the injury on your neck?"
Ymir took off her mask and asked, breaking the silence.
We agreed not to see each other again, but I didn't expect to meet again under such circumstances.
"It's all right now."
Ryan said, instinctively rubbing the centipede-shaped sutured wound on his neck with his hand, and then said: "Thank you for saving me again. Miss Ymir...Oh, no!"
After a pause, he immediately changed his words and said, "It's Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Ymir was as cold as ever, and didn't care which name he used. She said calmly, "Even if I don't bail you out, you can get out of the police station."
However, despite her cold words, she was indeed surprised at the changes in the young doctor she once knew.
The scene where Ryan performed surgery on himself on the street also left a deep impression on Her Royal Highness the Princess.
Suturing the cut throat wound on the neck by oneself is definitely not an extreme operation that an ordinary surgeon can do.
Before going to the police station, she already knew the whole story.
The fact that he could survive after having his throat slit by a third-level assassin was enough to prove that his methods were not simple.
What's more, there is Basel whose motives are unclear.
Once in the wasteland, Ymir thought Ryan was an ordinary doctor with some little secrets.
But now it seems that this secret is not a small one.
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Without any further chatter, Ymir went straight to the point.
"Tell me, what's the deal?"
The tone was as cold as ever, and Ren was used to it.
Although the two had not been together for a long time, he was well aware of this big man's character of never wasting time.
He also said directly, "I was assassinated and rewarded because I know a 'secret'. So, I plan to use this secret to make a deal with you."
As if she had expected this, Ymir said calmly, "Go on."
"I have the address of a mechanical city wreckage ... It should be a mechanical city that can fly in the sky. If we can obtain the technology of the mechanical wreckage, it is very likely to bring about an innovation in the current steam technology. There may also be higher-level extraordinary items in the wreckage..."
Ryan spoke briefly and directly gave the general situation of Baron Morin's treasure.
Ymir was still calm just now, but when she heard this, her blue pupils suddenly shrank.
Although she had a premonition that things were not simple, the amount of information in this sentence was still too shocking.
"You mean..."
She was obviously trying to determine the truth of this statement, and asked, "The wreckage of a mechanical city that appears to be from a high-level civilization?"
If it was any other secret treasure, the Omar royal family, who were used to seeing all the treasures in the world, would never be so moved.
But this news forced her to take it seriously.
"Yes."
Ryan nodded, looking serious.
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At this moment, Ymir's eyes suddenly began to flicker.
This "secret" is too heavy...
Only someone in a high position like her can better understand what this secret means to a country or even human civilization.
Finally, she understood why a Blood Marquis of Sid would personally hunt down a first-level extraordinary young doctor; she also finally understood why someone in the Omar black market would offer a high reward of 100 million for him!
if……
If there really is a mechanical city of another advanced civilization somewhere in the fog, then... this means a threat, but also represents a huge opportunity!
Just like a thousand years ago, her ancestors of the Spurgeon family discovered the remains of steam-powered civilization.
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The reason why Ryan chose to tell this secret was not because of anything else, but because he had to.
Things are now clear. The mastermind behind hiring Quinn to assassinate Maureen was the royal family of the Theed Empire, the vampire Dracula clan!
For such a powerful enemy, crushing an Awakener to death is as easy as crushing an ant.
It was pure luck that I was able to save my life this time.
Ryan is very self-aware.
The "Morin Treasure" has been exposed, and it is impossible for him to keep it by himself.
If he continued to keep the secret and faced the pursuit of the Sid royal family, he would be lucky this time; next time, even Basel in his prime might not be able to save him.
I had fled to the City of Glory with the "treasure of Baron Morin" in my arms. First, I had no better choice to deal with this "secret"; second, I was hoping that the person behind the scenes didn't know the value of Morin's relics and gave up the pursuit; third, I was betting that the other party wouldn't be able to find me...
Now, the fantasy is completely shattered.
A child carrying gold through a busy street, he must have the life to take it and the life to spend it.
He has to make a choice.
Since we can't keep the secret to ourselves, we can only choose to maximize our benefits.
What's more, in fact, the only treasure that Ryan himself needed from the wreckage of the mechanical airship was the subsequent advanced potions and exclusive knowledge of the "Combat Doctor Sequence".
As for steam machinery technology, as a doctor, he was not very interested. If he could master it, it would be even better; if not, it would not be a difficult decision.
There is a lot of room for negotiation.
So, he decided to trade this secret.
He needed a trading partner to whom he could transfer the risk and who had the strength to bear the cost of keeping this "secret".
However, there are not many forces in this world that can fight against the pursuit of the Sid royal family.
The City of Glory is one, the Omar royal family is one, and the other is Her Royal Highness the Princess who has a mortal feud with vampires.
With his teacher captured, Ryan no longer had much good feelings towards the City of Glory. If he chose to trade with them, the chances were high.
Besides, he couldn't trust strangers at all.
And the eldest princess Ymir, at least, is a friend, not an enemy.
This woman, who once returned him a "Law Ice Crystal" for borrowing 100 gold crowns, is more trustworthy than the other two parties.
Now that she is strong, she will have an extra place to stay in the future.
Of course, there is another reason. If Ryan wants to save his teacher Irubek, he has to ask the eldest princess for help.
Although there are still unpredictable risks, this is the best option at present.
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Ymir hesitated for a moment, then said simply, "Tell me your conditions."
