Chapter 584 Hermes Consortium

The think tank [Hilmi] immediately sensed the invasion from [Turin Type I] and quickly established a powerful barrier called EVE.

This barrier is like an invisible wall, protecting the magician from the influence of external magic.

The EVE barrier is strong and solid, and can effectively block the attacks of most low-level crown elements, making it difficult for external invasions to work.

However, Xia Xiu is not just looking for a simple crown impact, his goal is more secretive and precise operation.

He does not intend to break through the EVE barrier head-on, but to inject unknown elements into the target of the branch genealogy, using this unknown power to create a momentary cognitive collapse.

[Turin Type I attack feedback——]

[Attack status: Crown element injection...]

[Attack intensity: high——]

[Attack feedback: Successfully injected some myth factors——]

[Abnormal detection: EVE barrier cracks identified! ]

"Found it."

The pure white angel showed an unusually dazzling smile, he found the weakness of the think tank.

His unique [Out of Control Element] successfully hacked into the think tank's body, and then, like a drop of highly toxic venom dripping into clear lake water, the affected data instantly became disordered, and a brief crack appeared in the think tank's defense system.

[Crown Element Injection Begins——]

[EVE Barrier Identified, Cracking——]

[Partial Myth Factor Injection Successful, Target Data Flow Disordered——]

[Continue to Inject Unknown Elements, Expected to Cause Cognitive Collapse——]

[Attack Level: High——]

[Success Rate: Partial Success]

[Successfully Injected Partial Myth Factor, Target Shows Signs of Cognitive Collapse!!!]

In this crack, Xia Xiu accurately captured the key data flow of the think tank [Hilmi], and he cleverly injected the unknown elements into it, causing the data to be irreversibly distorted and collapsed during the transmission process.

[Hilmi status feedback——]

[Protection level: high——]

[Abnormal status: small-scale data flow disorder, repair in progress——]

Although the defense of the consortium think tank is strong, it still seems a bit stretched when facing such a complex and profound crown attack.

[Hilmi] and [Turin I] played a complex game on crown element injection and protection.

In this game, [Turin I] partially successfully injected unknown elements, causing cognitive collapse of the target data flow, but [Hilmi]'s EVE barrier prevented most of the invasion and maintained a high level of protection.

[Data interception——]

[Start intercepting key information——]

[Target: Lisa Morgan's archives——]

[Successful interception, data packets are being transmitted——]

Finally, Xia Xiu successfully intercepted the key information and began to counter-hack the branch lineage of the think tank.

[Start the anti-hacking process, implant external commands——]

[Inject commands into the branch genealogy of the target think tank——]

[Hacking is successful, the target behavior is controlled!]

[Start loading the controlled target data stream——]

[**Lisa Morgan**]

——Basic information——

·Name: Lisa Morgan

·Age: 32 years old

·Date of birth: May 14, 1560 in the Terra calendar

·Nationality: Edici Federation

·Position: Senior cadre of the Hermes Consortium, genetic editing expert

·Team: San Diego Rockets

Educational background

·Terra calendar 1578: Graduated from Edici Federation High School

·Terra calendar 1582: Edici Federation University of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Bioengineering

·Terra calendar 1585: Edici Federation University of Science and Technology, Master of Genetic Editing

·Terra calendar 1588: Edici Federation Science Technical University, PhD in Genetic Engineering

Career

·Terra Calendar 1588: Joined the Hermes Consortium and became a genetic compilation researcher

·Terra Calendar 1589: Promoted to a senior genetic compilation researcher and participated in many beast control genetic engineering projects

·Terra Calendar 1590: Transferred to the San Diego Rockets as a genetic compilation expert, focusing on beast control genetic compilation and manipulation

Last status:

·January 23, 1591, 22:35:25: In the battle with the hostile target, due to the high sequence rate, the distortion and explosion occurred, and the death was confirmed!

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Xia Xiu looked at the hacked data and frowned slightly.

He carefully flipped through Lisa Morgan's file, focusing on the column in his career that read "Joined the Hermes Consortium in the Terra Calendar 1588".

The fourth sword bearer of the Kingdom of Heaven whispered to himself:

"Hermes Consortium..."

At the same time, the battle on the ice lake has entered a white-hot stage. Alex was trying hard to fight against the Deep Diver Legion and Tindalos Hounds together with [Sisi Utl].

However, when Xia Xiu unfolded the [Triple Crown], everything changed.

Alex looked up and saw three halos like white jade floating behind Xia Xiu. Each halo exuded a sacred and majestic light, as if it condensed the supreme power between heaven and earth.

At this moment, Alex felt as if he was facing the infinite abyss of the universe, and an indescribable fear and awe surged in his heart.

He collapsed on [Sisi Utl]'s back like a deflated balloon, gave up all resistance in despair, and muttered to himself:

"The Crimson Triple Crown... The King Slayer... The Fourth Sword Bearer of Heaven..."

When Alex gave up resistance in despair because he faced an unbeatable enemy, the abominations also stopped attacking.

Their twisted and hideous figures looked particularly strange under the moonlight of the ice lake.

The abominable Deep Divers had dark skin and scales, and their eyes flashed with palpitating malice. Their mouths opened, revealing sharp teeth, and made low grunting sounds.

Those eyes seemed to be able to penetrate Alex's soul and ruthlessly dig out his deepest fears.

The angled hounds were even more gloomy and terrifying. Their shapes were sometimes blurred and sometimes appeared as real. Every angle seemed to distort reality with an unspeakable grin.

The Deep Divers Corps and the Tindalos Hound Corps were like evil spirits from hell, exuding a creepy breath.

The existence beyond human reason made Alex feel chilled to the bone. Under this terrible pollution, he had to collapse on the back of [Sisi Utl], his eyes were dull, and his eyes were full of chaos and reason.

His body trembled constantly, his breathing was short, and sweat flowed down his forehead, and he was in a mess.

At this moment, he felt that he was not facing an angel from heaven, but a champion from the Crimson Hell and the Chaos Monarch.

Compared with the fourth sword holder in heaven, he felt that the Crimson Triple Crown was more suitable for the characteristics shown by Hugh Abraham...

And the masters of these monster armies crawling in the shadows were now using their spirituality to flip through the part of the information that had not been urgently destroyed from [Hirmi] in their minds.

The information clearly read - "The Secret Records of the Hermes Society".

Xia Xiu's eyes were calm and sharp, and his consciousness shuttled through those words, quickly absorbing the key information in them.

"To all members of the Hermes Consortium:

In the time and space where darkness and light intertwine, the great Hermes Consortium upholds the pursuit of truth and power and is committed to bringing a new order to the world. We are not fighting for our own interests, but for the future of all mankind.

By controlling the power of the beasts, we will lead the world to a bright tomorrow.

Since ancient times, the source of power has always been the combination of knowledge and power.

Through the study and manipulation of the beasts, we have uncovered the secrets of this world and opened a path to supreme power.

The mission of the Hermes Consortium is to use this knowledge to maintain the stability and prosperity of the world! ! !

We are well aware that the control of power is not only for our own interests, but also to achieve greater goals.

By stealing and controlling all valuable beasts, we ensure that these powers will not fall into the hands of hostile forces. Each beast, under the guidance of the consortium, will play its greatest value and serve the well-being of all mankind.

In this turbulent world, our strategy is clear and firm.

By developing and utilizing valuable beasts, we will concentrate resources where they are most needed.

Our goal is to ensure that every bit of power can serve the grand blueprint of the consortium and drive the world forward.

The glory of Hermes is the result of the joint efforts of every member. We uphold a noble belief and firmly believe that all efforts will eventually bring peace and prosperity to the world.

Every beast exists for the glory of Hermes.

We will achieve this lofty mission through unremitting efforts!

Our ultimate goal is not simply to rule, but to create a brand new world led by the Hermes Consortium! !

In this world, all resources will be reasonably distributed, and every life will be given its due value! ! !

Through the control of the beasts, we will bring unprecedented prosperity and peace.

The existence of the Hermes Consortium is to lead the world into a new era.

Every step we take will be the most glorious page in human history. Through the research and control of the beasts, we will not only achieve our goals, but also bring welfare and peace to all mankind.

We are Atlas who carries Terra, we are-Hermes! 』

"Hermes..." Xia Xiu finished reading the secret record of the association, and then recited another Terra word with a similar syllable to this Terra word, "Hermes."

The ever-changing, smooth and clever thief, it brings people dreams, is a night watcher, a thief outside the door - this is one of the images of [Hermes] in the eyes of other think tanks and everyone in the past.

Just as Alex said, Hermes of the Edici think tank is - the god of thieves.

The Hermes Consortium, which has the same pronunciation as Hermes, is no less impressive. Every word in the secret record of the association reveals the core program and inner essence of the Hermes Consortium's plan to conquer the world.

Xia Xiu's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, and he slowly read out the true core principles of the secret record of the association:

"Steal all valuable beasts for profit; exploit all valuable beasts for profit; all beasts exist for the glory of Hermes."

This greedy and ambitious style is so familiar to him. If the "beast" in the words he just said is replaced with "people", then Hermes and [Hermes] are basically the same.

Buzz——

Xia Xiu uploaded the intelligence and information he had obtained to Eden's database. With an inaudible whisper, the crown on his body began to gradually dissipate.

The pure white robe disappeared quietly like morning mist, and the [Crown of Thorns] also retreated.

The blond young man regained his mortal appearance again, his golden hair gleaming in the moonlight, and a hint of coldness appeared in his golden eyes.

He stepped on the ice lake, and the [Mobius Strip] under his feet was like an invisible bridge, pushing him to walk on the ice.

With every step he took, his shadow army extended, as if the Deep Diver Army and Tindalos Hounds that merged with the darkness were quietly squirming.

Those abominations crawled in a twisted posture, and the shadow tentacles stretched out on the ice, as if guarding their master.

The ice lake made a slight crackling sound under his feet, and the ice layer shook slightly with his footsteps.

His eyes penetrated the darkness and looked directly at the enemy Alex in front of him who had lost the power to resist.

Alex was in a state of disgrace at the moment, his face was covered with blood and sweat, and his body was trembling slightly due to tension and fear.

He saw Xia Xiu approaching step by step, knowing that the opponent was powerful and invincible. His past experiences and the despair of facing a strong enemy at this time gradually devoured his last bit of will to resist.

The monster legions that crawled out of the shadows stood quietly in place like soldiers waiting for orders, guarding the side of the blond young man.

The bodies of the deep divers were twisted and hideous, and the eyes of the Tindalos hounds flashed with a faint blue light, as if countless ancient and crazy wisdoms were surging in their minds.

Alex controlled [Sisi Uter], and the huge three-headed monster slowly lowered its head, and its body trembled slightly on the ice lake, as if facing some irresistible force.

"Hiss-"

Its huge body made a low roar, as if announcing its submission and surrender.

Under the control of Alex's mind, [Sisi Uter] slowly stretched out its huge palms forward, like the pious gesture of offering sacrifices to the sun god in the ancient murals.

Its palms trembled slightly, but it offered itself to Xia Xiu without hesitation.

In those palms, Alex also knelt in submission, as if he was praying for forgiveness and redemption from some sacred power.

Alex's posture was full of submission and piety, and his body trembled slightly in the palm of [Sisi Uter], as if he was under some invisible pressure.

However, his eyes were always fixed on Xia Xiu, and he was betting on his choice...

Xia Xiu came to Alex and stopped. There was a hint of indifference and scrutiny in his golden eyes, and he whispered:

"You seem to know the way angels do things very well."

Alex smiled bitterly when he heard this. He knew that the fourth sword-bearer of the Kingdom of Heaven in front of him was not mocking him, but stating the facts.

For most of the angels of the Kingdom of Heaven, if they sincerely show submission and give up resistance, they often will not punish the enemy with death - of course, the Tribunal of the Kingdom of Heaven and some angels of the Burial Agency are exceptions.

If he encounters the angels and gray knights of the Tribunal, Alex will definitely fight them without hesitation, but if he encounters the sword bearers of the Kingdom of Heaven and the angels of other Kingdom of Heaven organizations, he can take a gamble now.

Alex took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, faced Xia Xiu's cold and indifferent golden eyes, and said in a hoarse voice:

"I don't know much, but I know some rumors about the fourth sword bearer. You are the anointed of Eden, upholding justice and mercy... I just don't want to sacrifice any more meaningless lives."

"The anointed..." Xia Xiu rubbed his chin and muttered in his heart, "It's another nickname given by those fat penguins. Sooner or later, I have to find time to check their water meters."

Then, he put his eyes back on Alex and nodded slightly at him, with a little approval in his eyes.

"Knowing how to give up and surrender is a kind of wisdom."

When he said this, there was a hint of calm majesty in his voice, as if he approved of Alex's choice.

Then, he continued as a matter of routine:

"According to convention, when I ask about the taboos related to the jurisdiction of your think tank, you can choose silence, brief response, and active statement according to the degree of backlash that may be encountered. At the same time, your personal freedom of movement will be subject to the supervision of the Heavenly Kingdom, and the subsequent series of related matters will be handled by the Ethics Committee and the Central Containment Room."

He paused and asked symbolically:

"Do you have any objections?"

Alex looked at the blood-stained ice lake and the [Horned Snake] that was twisted into a twist, shattered, bleeding, and dying.

Recalling the scene of its owner's expansion and explosion.

There was a trace of despair and helplessness in his eyes, knowing that he had no choice.

"...I have no objection." Alex replied in a low voice, with fatigue and obedience in his voice.

Xia Xiu nodded slightly, which was considered to be his approval of his answer.

The Deep Diver Legion and the Tindalos Hounds slowly retreated into the shadows.

The countless twisted figures seemed to merge into the darkness. Their deformed bodies squirmed in the shadows, making creepy roars.

When these monsters completely disappeared into the darkness, only a dead silence remained on the ice lake.

The hustle and bustle just now seemed to have never happened. Only the blood stains and broken ice remaining on the lake told everything that had happened here.

The air was filled with the faint smell of blood, and the cold wind blew through, bringing up pieces of ice shards, like a silent lament, mourning the dead on this battlefield.

The quiet ice lake looked even colder and lonely under the moonlight, and everything returned to tranquility.

Xia Xiu stood on the ice lake, his eyes passed through the cold air and fell on Alex, who had lost the ability to resist.

He has not forgotten the true purpose of his trip, and finding Alex and Lisa is itself part of a destiny driven by "mistakes."

On behalf of the New Alliance, he came to investigate and deal with the human body trade incident of the pseudo-human group. According to the information provided by his political allies, this human body trade route is extremely secretive and complete.

The man-eating Wendigo, which has been rumored recently in the northern part of the Union, is the most prominent link in this line.

Xia Xiu's investigative clues led him to Island City.

In the island city, he met the "grandson of the president" and the four major families in the island city that he represented. Then through the competition held by these four families, he met the senior cadres of the Hermes Foundation who mastered the [Divine Evil]. Alex and Lisa meet.

Now, before Alex was taken into custody as a humanoid containment object, he looked at Alex kneeling on [Sisi Utl]'s back and asked him:

"Do you know where the Wendigos are? And what exactly do they represent?"

His voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to be carrying a biting cold wind, hitting Alex's heart directly.

Alex raised his head slightly, a trace of struggle and panic flashing in his eyes.

After a while, he finally spoke and replied in words that were in line with the customs of this land:

"The Wendigo...is a flower of blood and bone..."

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