Chapter 194 Make the Right Choice
Noah II used the player on the wall to replay the major events in Geoso's life, his memories and evaluations of his life in several interview programs, the personalities and experiences of his subordinates and enemies that he valued, etc., to help Rong Yuan be more fully prepared before meeting that person. Amirida looked at the screen, then at Rong Yuan, and finally her eyes were basically fixed on , hesitating to speak, her expression full of doubt and disapproval.
Rong Yuan looked at her, paused the video, smiled and said, "Ask whatever you want to ask."
Amirida opened her mouth, then closed it, and looked at Rong Yuan pitifully, hoping that he would change his mind, but she didn't have a suitable solution of her own, so she couldn't say it.
Rong Yuan sighed lightly, sat in front of her, looked at the girl's eyes full of worry, thought for a while, and patiently explained to her that this matter was not as dangerous as she thought.
If they continued to hide, they would be found by the search team of Biqiu Star sooner or later, especially when they suspected that they were on this island. No. 2 received information that before the Geo landed on Misha Island, all the troops that could be mobilized in the surrounding waters had already gathered on this island. The troops visible to the naked eye were less than one percent of the total number of people, and most of them were still hiding in the water or concentrated in nearby islands and underwater cities. Once their traces were discovered, the area would be surrounded in less than three minutes, and by then, it would inevitably be a fierce battle.
With the assistance of Amyrida and No. 2, and most importantly, the trump card of Merit Mall that can almost provide military support, Rong Yuan is sure that it will not be difficult for the two of them to fight their way out, but the question is how many honest and innocent soldiers will be sacrificed in the process? The government and army of Biqiu Star have a good reputation among the people. If they really use this method to escape, it is estimated that the merits accumulated by Rong Yuan during this period may be deducted into a negative number, not to mention that there is only one place left before the thunderbolt is activated. Rong Yuan does not want to try what that feels like.
Meeting with the Archon of the Bhikkhu Star seemed to expose their position, and they might even be surrounded by the enemy, which put them in a completely passive state. In fact, Rong Yuan only took the initiative to bring forward the situation that would be discovered sooner or later. Fundamentally speaking, he did not make the situation worse, but instead took a little initiative. After all, compared with the forces of an entire planet, Rong Yuan and his companions were at a complete disadvantage on the surface, and the possibility of them being able to maneuver without being discovered was zero, so if they had to fight head-on, taking the initiative to jump out at least had a small psychological advantage over being hunted down.
Now that Rong Yuan has taken the initiative to contact Geosao, there are only two possible outcomes: one is that the government of Biqiu Star obeys the orders of Kayul Company and dares not disobey, or dares not to touch any secrets that may anger the company, then Rong Yuan and his partner may be arrested and handed over to the company as soon as they show up. The worst outcome is that people from Kayul Company also come to Misha Island (although No. 2 has not found similar information), and they will try to torture them to find out the whereabouts of the secret box.
In this case, Rong Yuan could only fight hard at all costs, and he was not without a chance of winning. Even though he could not carry any weapons when they met, he had the ring and the Merit Book with him, and countless weapons could cause unimaginable damage in an instant, defeating any enemy standing in front of them. Moreover, he had two invisible allies, Pea and No. 2, and Rong Yuan also made arrangements for them. Once something happened, even if he was controlled by others, Pea could use the weapons exchanged in the Merit Mall to cover their escape, and No. 2 would do his best to paralyze all the opponent's communications and electronic equipment. The more technologically advanced a civilization is, the more dependent it is on technology. This move alone is enough to block more than half of their combat power.
That was why he went to such a dangerous meeting and brought Amirida with him. He could hide the girl who could hardly provide any combat power in a temporary safe place, but if the situation developed to the worst, Rong Yuan would not have the time to return to pick her up, and it might take him all his strength to help him escape. And if the girl stayed on this planet without any support, she would die sooner or later if she was discovered.
There is another outcome. Whether the Archon is curious about his invitation, suspicious , or just wants to see the situation before deciding whether to arrest them, he will temporarily conceal the news of finding them from the outside world, especially from Kayul Company. At least, as the actual controller of this planet, he will want to know for sure whether they have the deadly virus and whether they have spread the virus... In other words, he will want to understand why Kayul Company is so determined to get the two of them. In any case, as long as he is willing to meet, Rong Yuan will have a chance to turn the situation around. And if Rong Yuan's efforts fail, then go back to option one.
Therefore, the situation will not get worse, and they will take the initiative to disrupt the situation a little and buy themselves a breathing space. As long as the old man is willing to meet them in person instead of handing them over directly to the interrogator, Rong Yuan and Amirida still have a chance.
After having No. 2 give the message but not getting a response, Rong Yuan became more certain. The other party's doubt, hesitation, and argument just showed that they were considering his proposal very seriously, just like a criminal wanted by the whole country on Earth suddenly wanted to meet the leader... No, even if he wanted to meet an ordinary mayor, he would most likely end up being targeted by countless guns. So if they agreed to the meeting request directly, he would immediately take Amirida and run away.
Rong Yuan omitted the parts that could not be said and explained his thoughts to Amirida one by one. The girl was smart, but her experience limited her wisdom. She quickly realized that this was their best option at the moment. Although it was small, it did give them a glimmer of hope. She no longer thought Rong Yuan was reckless, and the uneasiness and fear in her eyes gradually faded. It was impossible for her not to be afraid, but at least she had the courage to face it.
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After comforting Emilida, Rong Yuan asked her to go to the bedroom to rest for a while to prepare for the long battle she might face later. The girl went to bed obediently, and Rong Yuan watched her back being blocked by the door. His confident look suddenly disappeared, and he rubbed his face, inevitably revealing a trace of fatigue in his eyes.
There were some things he said to Amirida, and some things he didn't. Just like he said, this was a last resort, but this "last resort" was only for Amirida, not for Rongyuan.
He leaned on the balcony and turned on the shielding system. This is a small optical device installed on the window bars. When it is turned on, people inside can see outside, but people outside cannot see the situation inside. It also made curtains completely extinct from the planet. Nowadays, only some nostalgic buildings can still see the pearl shell curtains, but there are very few of them.
Rong Yuan exchanged for a cup of iced cola. Tiny bubbles appeared in the black liquid, giving off a unique aroma. He put it beside him and didn't drink it. In terms of taste, Rong Yuan didn't really like this drink. The caffeine in it could cause addiction and memory loss, but Jin Yang and Zhou Yuan beside him liked it. Sometimes Rong Yuan would follow the crowd and drink a little. At this moment, when he put it beside him, a certain emotion called missing suddenly surged up.
Before leaving the Earth, he had anticipated that this trip might not be as smooth as he imagined. When he stepped on the spaceship, in addition to anticipation, he also had a trace of uneasiness and nostalgia that he was unwilling to admit. After gradually deepening his understanding, he found that although the aliens looked a little strange, were a little stronger, and some races might be a little smarter, they were not so strong that they were invincible, which made his tense nerves relax a lot. Who knew that from the first second he stepped on the alien planet, he was facing a situation of crisis at every step. It was his mistake not to escape as soon as the accident happened. The harder he tried, the more crisis he faced. In the current situation, even with the "Book of Merits" in his hand, he was actually not sure of escaping unscathed. Not to mention, there was also Amirida who was like a baby and lacked the ability to protect herself.
In fact, if you count carefully, he has only been in Piqiu Star for ten days, but it feels like a long time has passed. He can't remember the last time he was completely relaxed and stress-free.
The strange thing is that although Rong Yuan was very tired at this time, he was very calm inside.
Pea stood quietly at the railing beside him. During this period of time, because Rong Yuan had been almost inseparable from Amirida, Pea had not appeared in its original . Even when they talked sometimes, it was very brief, but perhaps this familiarity had penetrated into the bones, and its sudden appearance did not feel abrupt at all. Rong Yuan even felt that he had been waiting for Pea to come out.
The big and the small were looking at the scenery outside in almost the same posture, and their expressions were almost the same. At first glance, the little man looked like a miniature of Rong Yuan.
After a long time, Pea whispered, "You have a better way to leave."
"I know." Rong Yuan said. This situation is not a desperate situation for him... No, it should be said that it is easy to solve. The Merit Mall has various products related to space transfer, such as arbitrary doors, directional space doors, teleportation scrolls, and displacement cards. Although the price is expensive, the earth's merits have been accumulating continuously, and Rong Yuan can afford it. It doesn't need to be too far. He only needs to pay a few thousand merits to transfer to a satellite near the Bhikkhu Star, and then exchange it for a spaceship, and go wherever he wants. As for the spaceship with more than two million merits, it is a pity to throw it away directly, but it is the same to come back and get it after the storm has passed. The most important thing is that the people who are searching for them and the Kayul Company actually don't know his appearance and name. His activities on other planets are not restricted, and he can still go on his own sightseeing tour.
——As long as he can give up Emilida.
In the past, Rong Yuan would have made this decision without hesitation. He was just abandoning an alien girl who had little to do with him. Maybe she would die, but maybe not. Most importantly, even if she died, Rong Yuan was just a passer-by in her life, not a person directly responsible for her death. Therefore, even if his merits were deducted, they would be very limited. If he was worried that she would reveal her identity, Rong Yuan also had ways to erase this memory.
In the past, he would not struggle or suffer, would not waste merit points to secretly exchange for various tools and weapons, would not toss and turn at night thinking about ways to escape with her, and would not expose himself in exchange for her only chance of survival. He would make the choice that maximizes his benefits without hesitation. He would only weigh the pros and cons and would not show sympathy or pity.
For a long time, Rong Yuan believed that the weak had no right to survive. If he was trampled into the mud or died one day, it meant that he was just like that, and the same situation was the same in reverse.
No charity, no mercy, no begging. You get as much as you give. The rule of this world is - equal exchange.
But it seemed like he changed overnight.
"You have changed." When he was thinking this, a voice said at the same time beside him. For a moment, Rong Yuan even had the illusion that he had spoken out what was in his heart.
He glanced at Pea, but the little kid refused to look at him. His face was stern and his expression was serious, making people feel like he was about to cry.
Rong Yuan smiled and said, "Don't you want me to become a more qualified contractor?" He still remembered that Wandou never agreed with his attitude when he used the lives of criminals as a shortcut to gain merit.
"I'd rather you were alive," the pea said in a trembling voice. It knew his entire plan, and knew that even if his meeting with the archon went smoothly, they were still facing a huge crisis.
"I will." Rong Yuan said calmly, still confident. But after a pause, he suddenly asked with a smile: "Wandou, what does it feel like to be struck by thunder?"
"You don't want to try." Wandou finally raised her head, looked at him seriously, and said carefully word by word: "You are just a mortal now. Even if it is the weakest thunder, you have no chance of surviving. Rongyuan, you are very smart, but you should know that a smart mind will not help you in the face of an absolute power gap. Only by not challenging the forbidden area and staying alive can you have a future. So, promise me one thing... If it really comes to that, don't hesitate and make the right choice. You have done enough for her."
The right choice was to escape alone and abandon the girl who had always depended on him.
Pea said it coldly, but its clenched fists and slightly trembling body showed that the pain and fluctuations in its heart were no less than Rong Yuan's. These words actually violated Pea's principles as a spirit of the "Book of Merits", but it said it anyway.
If Rong Yuan cannot make a rational choice, it can also let itself play the ruthless role.
Rong Yuan looked at it for a long time and was about to speak when suddenly a message came from No. 2.
——The Archon gave his reply.
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A group of searchers searched an ordinary residential house as usual, and left after a thorough check. They happened to meet searchers from other teams on the street. When the two teams passed each other, two team members sneaked into the other team without anyone noticing.
This team had completed the search mission and was returning to the Geo. After they returned, another person led two of the extra members to leave, and the others turned a blind eye and went to report. However, the two were led by the silent guide and went around in circles, passing through many remote and narrow places that looked like warehouses or maintenance passages, and finally entered a small lounge.
"Please rest here for a while. The Lord Archon will meet you later." The guide saluted and left. Rong Yuan and the other man removed the mimicry effect and checked to make sure there were no traps around. They breathed a sigh of relief and frowned at the same time.
In fact, the fact that the Archon arranged such a secret way to meet with them showed that even within the Archon Office, they were not completely trustworthy, which was enough to prove the extent of the power and penetration of the Kayul Company on this planet. Without any evidence, how likely was it that the Archon would choose to believe their one-sided words?
