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Chapter 77 - Mo Wang: What's a Shady Businessman?

"Oh, right, there was something like that. I just happened to save her while I was on a mission. Is there a problem with that? It doesn't seem like such a small matter is worth the attention of three CEOs and a Vice Commander, does it?"

Hearing Ingrid's words, Mo Wang showed a very surprised expression.

However, in the ears of the three CEOs, those words were as arrogant as they could be.

What do you mean, 'just happened to save her'?

That was corruption!

Just like in the neighboring Honkai world, for hundreds of years, humanity had yet to find a solution to this problem.

And Nikke was even more ridiculous. For various reasons, humanity still didn't even understand what corruption was.

The reason why humanity was being pushed back by the Raptures was not only because of the Raptures' own strength, but also because they couldn't solve the problem of corruption.

This meant that even if they wanted to counterattack, the Ark didn't dare to.

After all, there was at least a process for a Valkyrie to be corrupted by Honkai energy. But for Nikkes, they could be controlled by the enemy at any time and become their pawns.

And now Mo Wang was saying that he had already solved this problem. How could the people of the Ark not be shocked?

"Mo Wang, we hope you can hand over the Nikke named Marian to us. You know how important solving the problem of corruption is to humanity."

Ingrid continued to speak to Mo Wang, her words even containing a hint of pleading.

"Oh, so you want Marian. You should have said so earlier."

Mo Wang pretended to have a sudden realization, looked at everyone, and then spread his hands. "No."

"Mo Wang, listen to me, this matter isn't as simple as you think..."

Seeing Mo Wang's refusal, Ingrid's heart tightened, and she quickly tried to explain.

"President Ingrid, don't be so anxious. I haven't finished yet."

Mo Wang raised his hand slightly, signaling for her to wait.

He glanced around at everyone, his gaze sweeping over the face of each CEO, finally landing on Ingrid with a playful smile. "Since you're so eager to solve the problem of corruption, why don't we make a deal?"

At these words, the three CEOs fell silent, their expressions varied, as if they were considering Mo Wang's proposal. At this moment, Vice Commander Anderson's gaze became serious. He stared at Mo Wang, his brow slightly furrowed. "What are you trying to do?"

"It's simple. You can forget about Marian. I will never hand her over to you."

Mo Wang's voice remained calm, as if he were talking about something trivial. However, his next words instantly tensed the atmosphere in the room. "But, I can provide you with the method for making the anti-corruption bullets. What do you think?"

This sentence was like a bombshell, instantly shocking the three CEOs present. Mustang, Ingrid, and Syuen looked at each other, their expressions a mixture of complex emotions. The three of them really couldn't figure out what Mo Wang was up to.

In their original estimation, they had only hoped to get their hands on Marian. They had never intended to get the method for fighting corruption directly from Mo Wang.

After all, in their view, something so important, if it were them, they would never hand it over directly.

Getting Marian and figuring out how Mo Wang did it on their own was the best they could have hoped for.

But they had never expected that Mo Wang would actually hand this thing over directly?

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

Anderson also looked at Mo Wang with confusion.

From what he knew of Mo Wang, this guy didn't seem to be so easy to talk to.

Previously, regarding the matter of the Bangboos, the brainless higher-ups of the Ark had threatened him quite a bit.

But hadn't Mo Wang completely ignored them?

What kind of conspiracy is this guy plotting?

"Don't look at me like I'm some great villainous conspirator. At the very least, I'm a steadfast supporter of humanity. It's no big deal to make a little contribution to humanity and suffer a little loss, right?"

Mo Wang shrugged slightly.

"I've even prepared the data. As long as you nod and sign, this is yours."

As he spoke, a Bangboo on the side once again handed a file to the three of them.

This time, Syuen was the first to take the file.

Looking at the data and information inside, Syuen's brow furrowed tightly.

And Ingrid and Mustang looked at her with curious gazes.

"How is it, Syuen?"

Ingrid asked.

"There shouldn't be any problems. At least... I can't see any."

Syuen thought for a moment and said.

"Then there shouldn't be any problems."

Although Syuen was an annoying brat, there was no doubt that she was one of the top researchers in the entire Ark.

If she said there were no problems, then there probably weren't any problems.

"So, what do you want in exchange?"

Anderson continued.

"It's simple. Just help me cover up the matter of the giant robot and the warship. Don't let those brainless guys bother me with my research and my duties as a commander."

Mo Wang said.

"Is that... all you're asking for?"

Anderson was even more uncertain.

For something so important, he was only asking for this?

"I told you, I essentially want to benefit humanity and the Nikkes, so I'm giving it to you. So, just don't pursue my matters, okay?"

They probably understood Mo Wang's meaning now.

To put it simply, Mo Wang wanted to use this technology to get the Ark's higher-ups to stop pursuing his problems.

It seemed that Mo Wang didn't intend to completely tear off all pretense of cordiality.

"If it's just this, then I agree."

At this moment, Ingrid was the first to express her opinion.

Whether it was to show goodwill to Mo Wang and keep him in the Ark, or for the technology itself, this was a must.

"I agree as well."

Mustang also nodded.

Finally, it was Syuen's turn. Although she was very reluctant, seeing that the other two had agreed, she also nodded.

"Then, let's consider this matter settled. We'll help you deal with the matter of the robot and the warship."

Anderson nodded, considered the matter settled.

"Hehehe."

Seeing that they had agreed, Mo Wang didn't say anything.

In any case, he had planned to hand over this technology from the beginning.

After all, don't forget that the raw material for this thing was his blood.

Unless the people at MMR could create another experimental subject, he had a complete monopoly.

Why produce it yourself when you can be the supplier of the raw materials?

Once these people's industry grew stronger, all he had to do was cut off the raw material supply.

At that time, the entire Ark would truly be his.

What's a shady businessman? This is a shady businessman!

After selling them poison, these people would eat it like honey and even have to thank him in the end.

"Then, there shouldn't be anything else, right? If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving."

Mo Wang said, preparing to stand up and leave.

"Wait a minute, there's one more thing."

Just then, Anderson called out to Mo Wang again.

"Hmm? What else is there? My dear Vice Commander?"

Hearing Anderson call out to him, Mo Wang, who was about to stand up, stopped.

"There's one more thing, about your transfer orders. See for yourself."

Anderson then handed him a file.

"Oh? An order directly from the government? To make me a commander at the Outpost?"

Seeing this file, Mo Wang couldn't help but laugh.

"Mo Wang, please understand. This was a decision made by the people in the government. They believe that you can better play your role in a place like the Outpost..."

Seeing Mo Wang smile, Ingrid thought he was laughing out of anger and quickly tried to explain.

However, even Ingrid herself knew how ridiculous her explanation was.

What kind of place was the Outpost?

Calling it a garbage dump would be a compliment.

Built many years ago, because it was on the very front lines of the Ark, the danger level had once been pushed to the limit.

Most of the time, that place was no different from exile.

No environment, no supplies.

Basically, they were just sending people there to commit suicide.

Even the buildings in that godforsaken place were already in ruins.

And the reason why they wanted to send Mo Wang there was purely because some brainless guys had somehow convinced a certain AI in the Ark.

In reality, it was just that they saw Mo Wang as too dangerous and wanted to keep him away from the Ark's interior.

But these guys had never considered what would happen if Mo Wang got angry.

"It's fine, it's fine. I'm not angry."

However, not only was Mo Wang not angry, he was actually happy.

The Outpost was great! Who said the Outpost was bad?

The Outpost was great.

Mo Wang was just thinking about when to find a chance to get Anderson to send him to the Outpost, and he hadn't expected those guys to take the initiative to send him there.

"So you mean, you'll go?"

Seeing that Mo Wang wasn't angry, Anderson secretly guessed what he was planning to do. A mysterious smile appeared on Mo Wang's face, as if everything was under his control.

"Hehehe, I can go. But~ sending me to a place like that without giving me some benefits, that's not right, is it?"

Mo Wang leaned forward slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present with a hint of playfulness.

"What? We've already reached an agreement not to pursue your matters! What else do you want?"

Hearing this, Syuen was startled and quickly stood up, her voice laced with anxiety and anger.

"That was the price for my technology. But sending me to the Outpost is a different price."

Mo Wang's tone remained calm. He turned to Syuen, a meaningful smile on his lips. "Surely, President Syuen doesn't want me to go to the front lines without paying a price, right?"

Hearing this, Syuen's face instantly turned pale, and her heart tightened.

How did this guy know it was her?

Mo Wang just smiled without saying anything. After all, there were probably a few people in the Ark with this ability who also hated him to death, but among them, there would definitely be the brat.

Did that even need an explanation?

"This time, what do you want? Just say it. As long as we can provide it."

Anderson was actually quite supportive of Mo Wang going to the front lines.

Although Anderson couldn't be called a good person, one thing was certain.

That was, Anderson was a staunch supporter of humanity's reclamation of the surface.

In order to fight for a chance for humanity to return to the surface, he could be said to be willing to use anything.

Of course, it couldn't be said that he wasn't good enough, just that Mo Wang's impression of him was indeed not as good as that of Ingrid and Mustang.

"It's simple. You don't need to provide any supplies. I'm not lacking in those things anyway. But since you're sending me, you have to give me some people, right? That place isn't that easy to defend."

Mo Wang said to Anderson.

"You want people? Fine. Just say who you want."

Anderson answered Mo Wang without any hesitation.

"It's simple. You have to transfer Rapi and Anis to my command. And President Ingrid, you have a Nikke named Neon under you, right? How about giving her to me too?"

"Neon? What do you want her for?"

Ingrid was a little confused.

She could understand him wanting Rapi, and to be honest, Rapi was like a ticking time bomb in the Ark. If she were handed over to Mo Wang, Ingrid would be more at ease.

But what did Mo Wang mean by wanting Neon?

"It's nothing. I just feel that this kid and I are a good match."

Mo Wang didn't explain much. He just felt that the stand-up comedy duo was missing a key member, and it felt strange.

And that little one was indeed interesting.

"Hmm, I agree."

Anderson agreed without much thought.

"Of course, that's not all. I hope that the Aegis Squad can also be transferred to my command."

Mo Wang said again.

"Impossible! Do you know how expensive the Aegis's ship is?! That's the ultimate weapon, a culmination of the Ark's greatest technological achievements!"

Syuen immediately retorted.

"I don't want that broken ship. What's the use of something that can only sail on the sea and can't even go to space?"

However, Mo Wang also retorted without hesitation.

"You want the Aegis Squad, could it be that..."

At this moment, President Mustang seemed to have understood what Mo Wang meant.

"That's right. I plan to have the Aegis Squad serve on my Hyperion. After all, if you have a ship, you naturally need a good crew, right?"

Mo Wang said cheerfully.

"Let us consider it."

This time, Anderson didn't agree to Mo Wang's request as decisively as before.

Mainly because the Aegis Squad was indeed a troublesome matter.

As the Ark's only naval unit, it had never participated in a single battle since its establishment.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was the Ark's mascot.

But, at the same time, the Aegis Squad's ship was also built with a huge amount of money from the Ark.

The interests involved were much greater than imagined.

This wasn't something he could approve with just a word.

"This guy must be crazy!"

Syuen sat on the side, puffing her cheeks. It was unclear whether it was because she had no way to deal with Mo Wang, or simply because among the Nikkes Mo Wang had requested, he had asked for ones from Elysion and Tetra Line, but not from her company.

What? Did he think her company's work wasn't good enough?

"It's fine, I can wait. By the way, I have an important experiment today. I'll be taking my leave."

Mo Wang didn't wait for their answer and directly left the command center.

And watching Mo Wang leave, the three CEOs and Anderson also fell into discussion.

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