Chapter 72
There was a moment of silence, perhaps they hadn't reacted yet, or perhaps they were recalling when they mentioned the "extra factors".
Then the room exploded. Some people were hiding behind, some were screaming, some were trying to contact people outside, some were grabbing chairs or the cups in front of them and pointing them at Rong Yuan, tremblingly trying to use this "weapon" to protect themselves, and some were trying their best to act calm and nonchalant or look offended, but they could not hide their faces that turned pale in an instant.
——How pitiful. Because most of the important figures of the empire, including the queen, are on the observation deck, the entrance and exit here seem to be open, but in fact, there are very strict and detailed security checks on the walls on both sides. People entering here are not allowed to carry any weapons or items that are suspected of being weapons. After the Aurora Space Company came into being, another rule was quickly added here - that is, space-related items carried with you must be handed over to the attendants for unified safekeeping before entering, and then retrieved when leaving.
Therefore, the only metal products these people have on their bodies are probably the buttons on some men's clothes and the jewelry on some women.
In just a few seconds, many people behaved in a disgraceful manner, but some people sat in their seats with their eyes frozen and motionless.
It's not because they haven't figured out what's going on, but because they know it too well and understand it better than anyone else, so they don't take any action.
As expected, those who called for help found that the communication signal of their bracelets was completely blocked; those who were shouting, remembered the sound insulation of the room and shut their mouths with a "click"; those who rolled under the table crawled out again with red faces; those who were holding glasses put down the glasses with all the wine spilled on them and pretended to take a sip; those who were carrying chairs put the chairs on the ground with trembling hands and sat down in silence.
From beginning to end, Rong Yuan did not urge them or make any other moves. He even had a polite smile on his face. He patiently waited for everyone to think clearly and sort out everything, then he said softly, "It seems that everyone has remembered me?"
No one answered, and from their wildly fluctuating eyes, one could tell that their brains were probably working frantically.
Among the dozens of people sitting here, there are politicians, nobles, wealthy businessmen, soldiers, interstellar scientists, and great writers whose words are worth millions. There are tall and short, fat and thin, male and female, but there is no fool.
So when they knew that Rong Yuan was the [extra factor], they understood that there was no hope in resisting.
How strong is the person who can escape from Apollo's attack? The upper limit is immeasurable, but the lower limit is predictable - in short, he must be stronger than all the people present here combined. This person dared to appear in front of them so carelessly, which showed that he was extremely confident.
As for impersonation? That didn't happen. Very few people knew about that incident. Even within the organization, except for those directly involved, most people didn't know the inside story. Moreover, that wasn't a very good reputation. It was full of dangers and murderous intent. It wasn't worth it for someone to impersonate such a name.
The other party came prepared, but they, because of the high-standard security check of the Landia Holy Light Ceremony, did not have any hidden means to turn the tables. At this time, they were in a typical situation of being at the mercy of others.
Therefore, although everyone was twice as tall as Rong Yuan, even the thin-waisted ladies were at least 1.5 times wider than Rong Yuan, and there were also strong men who were big enough to participate in bodybuilding competitions, no one wanted to subdue Rong Yuan with their physical strength. Their smart brains gave them wisdom and the ability to judge the situation rationally. Of course, if this person really wanted to do something beyond their tolerance limit, it was not impossible for them to risk their lives.
——Up to this point, most people still thought that Rong Yuan had set up this trap in order to negotiate with them. They were weighing how much benefit they could give up, while also thinking about how to retaliate afterwards.
After all, the combined power of these people is so enormous that they can easily shake this top empire in the galaxy; at the same time, their identities are so important that if something happens to them all, the entire empire will be in turmoil and may even trigger a war. Only those who still have a trace of rationality will not harm them.
They also put themselves in Rong Yuan's shoes and thought about it. If they were in Rong Yuan's position, although they could not kill everyone, it was still necessary to kill or maim one or two people as a deterrent. Everyone exchanged fierce glances, and fought a silent but tragic war in the air. It was not easy to decide the number of warriors who would be sacrificed for this. They guessed that the "chickens" to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys should not exceed five, but for safety, they prepared ten alternatives.
The necessary concessions have been prepared, a line has been drawn on the interests that can be given up, the people who can be sacrificed have been selected, and even alternative plans have been listed based on the people who might be standing behind Rong Yuan. When everything was discussed in silence, they felt confident and the initial panic and uneasiness faded. Everyone straightened their backs, put confident and elegant smiles on their faces again, and then thought - where is that person?
Rong Yuan walked to the window at some point, admiring the wonderful performance of the Holy Light Ceremony outside the window. When the eyes of everyone in the room who had reached an agreement gradually fell on him, he turned around and smiled at them kindly, his eyes were compassionate and gentle, caring for the mentally retarded, and then said: "One of the shortcomings of smart people is that they think too much, don't you think?"
His gaze was as if he was looking at a group of dead people.
Everyone just felt cold all over.
A person whose seat was closest to the door suddenly jumped up and rushed towards the door. Everyone looked at him. Rong Yuan just watched his struggle expressionlessly without stopping him.
Before the man rushed to the door, his body suddenly stopped. His already large eyes widened and became almost bloodshot. The tip of his finger, which he stretched out desperately, was about to touch the door, but it stayed at this delicate distance.
Then, everyone watched as his body collapsed like a building block. When it hit the ground, it had turned into a pile of red and white things, without even a complete organ to be seen.
"This ability is like this. It's a bit disgusting visually, but don't worry, he died without pain." Rong Yuan said, his face was indifferent and his tone was indifferent. "This room is already full of a dragnet, and you are all in the net. So, you'd better not try to escape, and don't make any unnecessary movements, otherwise..." He glanced at the pile on the ground, which was a clear threat.
Everyone was so terrified that they couldn't even scream. A tall and thin lady rolled her eyes and fainted, then fell off her seat with a bang.
No one helped her.
So when her body touched the ground, it also turned into a pile of things that needed to be blurred.
Everyone gasped. This unanimous voice seemed so abrupt in the quiet room, and they immediately shut their mouths. Seeing the miserable state of the lady, everyone wanted to lift their feet, but they didn't dare to make too big a move to attract Rong Yuan's attention. They could only lift their feet slightly off the ground without leaving any trace. After a long time, this action was very tiring. Many people had sweat on their foreheads and pale faces, and they looked like they would faint in the next second. However, they didn't even dare to do this.
"You, you devil!" An old gentleman with white hair and a youthful face, who looked highly respected, stared at Rong Yuan and said in a trembling voice.
"Thank you." Rong Yuan said.
"Your name is Rong Yuan?" a middle-aged man asked. He was obviously familiar with the details of Apollo's attack. His face was pale, but he said calmly, "I once had the honor of meeting Mr. Rong from a distance. He seemed to look a little different from you."
Rong Yuan just smiled slightly, without any other movement. It seemed like in the blink of an eye, the person in front of him changed.
——It turned into the face that he was deeply afraid of in his memory.
The man's face turned even paler, as if all the blood had been drained out of him. His fingers were shaking convulsively, unable to hide it.
"Think carefully about what kind of power these people here have! Can you afford the consequences of killing us?" Another person said fiercely, "Even if we all die, can you, your lover, and your family stop the pursuit and revenge of the forces behind us?"
Rong Yuan glanced at him and said, "A dead person shouldn't think so much about others." He thought for a moment, and then said with emotion, "Besides, the world will still turn around even if someone is missing, right?"
Someone else said in a gentle tone, "Your Excellency is very capable, which is really admirable. Although I don't know why the organization would anger a strong person like you, I am willing to compensate you to the best of my ability. I have a habitable planet in the Amir star system, a total of 230 properties on other planets, two civilian fleets, and an energy group company. If you are willing to accept my apology, as long as you nod, these are all yours, and you don't need to worry about it. I promise to handle all the subsequent procedures properly. If you are worried that I will cause you unnecessary trouble because of my nonsense when handling affairs..." She glanced at the others and said meaningfully, "I am willing to plant the vow rose as a guarantee of gaining your trust."
The Rose of Promise is the name of a forbidden quantum weapon, which is only the size of a molecule. After being injected into the human body, it will flow into the brain along with the blood and then settle down, just like ordinary liquid molecules. However, if the switch is turned on, it will explode immediately no matter how far away it is. Currently, there is almost no way to detect its location in the brain and remove it safely. It is said that some senior spies and undercovers have Rose of Promise planted in their brains. As long as they don't want to die, they will never dare to betray.
When everyone heard about this method, they thought that the main reason why Rong Yuan wanted to kill all of them was because he was worried about retaliation. So they swore and reported their own property in a competitive manner in order to have a chance of survival.
Rong Yuan waited until they calmed down again before saying, "I have a few questions to ask you. Please tell me the truth. Those who cooperate..." He looked at the faces of the people who were slightly relaxed and even a little happy, and said calmly, "I can make him die without pain."
