HLnovel Chapter 337 The Emergence of the Green Tree Totem Organization, Richard's Doubts
Chapter 337 The Emergence of the Green Tree Totem Organization, Richard's Doubts
If the email with the turquoise totem was a prank or just a game played by hackers, the sudden appearance of extra money in his account made Richard realize that things were not so simple.
He immediately kidnapped many scientists and leading figures in biological sciences and genetic research, and showed them the data. Unexpectedly, these experts and scholars, as if they had seen something incredible, forgot that they had been kidnapped and cried and begged to do research with Richard.
At this point, Richard had no choice but to admit the authenticity of the email.
He also sensed the aura of ambition and success emanating from the place.
Although he didn't know the other party's true intentions, Richard simply couldn't resist the temptation. Moreover, for a long time after the apocalypse, the green tree totem and its owner never appeared again. It was as if they had casually helped Richard and then vanished without a trace.
So, even before the apocalypse, he had already begun preparations, amassing a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and mercenaries! For someone in the arms trade like him, this was a simple matter. In fact, besides Alaska, Richard also controlled forces in several other places.
However, Alaska is the headquarters, and there are dozens of laboratories underground there. It's only a matter of time before he can continuously create evolved beings through gene-editing agents and become the overlord of this apocalypse.
However, yesterday, another light green email was sent to his computer.
Richard's heart skipped a beat when he saw the green tree totem, and his breathing became rapid.
He opened the email and found that the content was very simple this time.
It was just that someone would come to see Richard at 6 p.m. today to discuss further cooperation.
Apart from that, there is no intelligence or information available.
Richard was completely baffled. The other party had only mentioned six o'clock, without specifying the location. Besides, Wolverhampton's defenses were very tight; how could they possibly appear?
As I was pondering these questions, there was a knock on the office door.
"Come in."
Richard straightened his tie, sat down in the chair, and resumed his stern expression.
The person who walked in was a blond young man, none other than Yamamoto from the land of cherry blossoms.
“Mr. Richard, the King has accepted the invitation and should arrive tomorrow,” Yamamoto said. “I’ve decided to meet him in a small forward town, since we don’t have many secrets there.”
"Well, you can arrange it yourself." Richard really doesn't care much about such trivial matters as royal power these days.
“Mr. Richard, Wang Quan is not an easy person to deal with, and since he’s here, he’ll definitely want to talk to you face to face,” Yamamoto said. “Besides, I don’t have the authority to discuss some of the specific details of the transaction.”
"Let's talk about it tomorrow," Richard waved his hand.
“Yes, Mr. Richard.” Yamamoto said and was about to leave when Richard suddenly called him back.
"By the way... has anything strange happened in the lab these past few days? And have any suspicious people appeared in the city?" Richard asked.
Yamamoto, puzzled, said seriously, "Mr. Richard, everything is functioning normally, there's nothing strange about it. It's just that our gene-based drug research has indeed been slowing down recently in close combat; we've definitely reached a bottleneck."
Richard pondered for a moment, then nodded and waved for Yamamoto to leave.
Knew it.
Richard believes that he has always been under the observation of that 'green tree totem'.
Just as the second email arrived, the technology for gene-based drugs had reached a bottleneck. It was difficult to make any further breakthroughs in either production volume or stability, and the same was true for quality.
I checked the time; it was exactly six o'clock.
Richard frowned, finding it rather odd.
Just then, his collection suddenly began to vibrate.
What's strange is that the caller ID wasn't displayed; the call was connected automatically.
"Richard."
A cold, emotionless voice came from the other end.
"Is it... the Green Tree Totem?" Richard asked hesitantly.
"Yes!"
The voice on the phone continued, "Come up to the rooftop, I'll be waiting for you there."
Richard was completely baffled!
The entire city was patrolled by a large number of evolved beings and mercenaries, and the building where he was located was like an iron barrel, completely sealed off and watertight.
How could the other person possibly be on the rooftop?
Could it be flying?
But even those that fly will eventually be discovered.
Although it seemed unbelievable, upon closer examination, it made sense. Richard himself was able to rise rapidly and control so many evolved beings based on just a single piece of information. The existence behind the 'Green Tree Totem' was naturally beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.
Richard hesitated for a moment, then put down his pistol and went up to the rooftop without any precautions.
And sure enough, there was a figure standing on the rooftop at that moment.
The man had his back to Richard, and his clothes were pure white with a slightly reflective material, giving him a futuristic look that seemed out of place in reality.
When the person turned around, they were wearing a white mask and had no expression on their face.
The only distinguishable feature was the large, green tree totem on the chest of the man in white.
"really."
Richard muttered to himself, then stepped forward somewhat awkwardly. At this moment, he was nowhere near the domineering figure he once was; he looked like a schoolboy, appearing uneasy and anxious.
"Sir, how should I address you?" Richard asked very respectfully. He knew that this person could change his fate with a single email, and could also take everything away effortlessly.
“Among all the pilot projects, you’ve done quite well,” the man in white said.
His voice was filled with electronic sounds and had a faint electrical current, unlike a real voice.
However, Richard was more concerned with the various messages conveyed in those words!
Each, pilot program?
In other words, he lost because he not only trained himself, but also others...?
Richard didn't ask.
"We have developed a better gene-enhancing agent. When it takes effect on the human body, it makes it easier for humans to unleash their superpowers, but at the same time, it will also affect their mental state."
As the man in white spoke, he revealed his watch, flicked it slightly, and said, "The data has been sent to your computer. You can share it with your research team."
"Yes……"
Richard didn't have time to be surprised; instead, he asked, "Sir! You're talking about a deep collaboration, but do I need to give something in return? Otherwise, I'm really a little uneasy."
"Of course you have to make sacrifices."
The man in white said, "It's just that the time hasn't come yet."
Richard was even more puzzled.
If that's the case, why did the man in white insist on appearing here in person? Wouldn't it have been simpler to just send the information directly?