Chapter 844: Aester

Aester lived in a four-story building near the castle.

This was likely newly built or renovated in the past 20 years. Unlike the st.u.r.dy and solemn-looking houses around it, it was brightly colored, and its style was unrestrained, luxurious, and cla.s.sy.

Its still a little lacking and not perfect enough, Shang Jianyao commented.

Genavawho was sitting beside himasked very honestly, Whats lacking?

Shang Jianyao rolled down the window, stretched out his arm, and pointed at the building. Isnt it in the Old Worlds entertainment? Such a building needs a beautiful garden; its best if its planted with roses.

The building had neither a garden nor a lawn. It only had a cement square in front of it for parking and to widen the distance between it and houses on the street where pedestrians could throw bombs.

The weather here isnt suitable for gardens or lawns either, Genava explained seriously.

Shang Jianyao raised his hand. Get a greenhouse or a winter-resistant lawn. You have to prove yourself with money!

Genava was momentarily at a loss for words.

At this moment, Sandro parked the car and came to the Old Task Forces jeep. He asked Shang Jianyao and the others, Are you guys going in with me now?

Theres no need to make a request in advance? Jiang Baimian asked in surprise.

Even if Sandro was Shang Jianyaos good brother now and was Aesters security supervisor, it didnt make sense for him to violate professional ethics and bring people in without his employers permission.

The fact that he could help introduce and persuade Aester was already deserving of his status as a good bro.

Upon seeing how reasonable the Old Task Force was, Sandro smiled and nodded. Ill bring you to a reception room on the first floor before asking the boss.

This wasnt considered excessive in his jurisdiction.

He then added, But the robot has to stay, nor can you bring the military exoskeletons or bionic artificial intelligence armor. Its best not to bring obvious weapons like a.s.sault rifles or submachine guns.

You probably dont know that your good brother is much more dangerous than a robot

Jiang Baimian muttered inwardly.

The next second, she saw Shang Jianyao open his mouth. She suspected that the fellow wanted to ask if he could bring a nuclear bomb, so she answered Sandro immediately. No problem.

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She then pushed open the door and alighted. She said to Genava, Bai Chen, and Long Yuehong, Old Ge, White, Red, stay here and look after the supplies in the trunk.

She spoke in the Red River language, but it didnt affect the way she addressed Bai Chen and Long Yuehong.

Their Red River names were White and Reder.

Upon seeing Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao remove the grenades and other items from their belts, Sandro nodded in satisfaction before kindly reminding them, Actually, you can bring a pistol for self-defense. Of course, you can trust me completely. Theres nothing to worry about.

I plan on bringing this. Shang Jianyao pointed at the remaining black flashlight on his belt.

Whats the use of that? Sandro asked in confusion.

Shang Jianyao picked up the flashlight and introduced it with a smile. It looks like a flashlight, but in fact

Just as Long Yuehong thought that this fellow was spouting nonsense about its actually a laser transmitter, Shang Jianyao switched on the flashlight and shone the yellow beam to the side. Its actually a flashlight.

This almost stunned Long Yuehong.

However, its very st.u.r.dy and relatively heavy. It can completely be used as a bludgeon. Shang Jianyao waved the flashlight a few times as if he were holding a bludgeon or a hammer.

Jiang Baimian resisted the urge to facepalm and said to Sandro, We definitely trust you. Theres no need to bring any weapons.

She didnt say that her and Shang Jianyaos strongest weapon was themselves.

She had Awakened abilities and an electric eel-like biomechanical limb. Shang Jianyao was an Awakened who had explored the Mind Corridors depths.

Sandro said in relief, Lets go in then.

With him leading the way, the armed guards along the way didnt stop them at all and allowed them to enter the four-story building.

The furniture and decorations here matched the houses style very well. It was mainly luxurious and beautiful.

Jiang Baimian casually sized up the area as Sandro led them to a reception room with a fireplace.

You rely on coal for warmth in the winter? Shang Jianyao was rather interested in this matter.

Burning coal was strictly prohibited in Pangu Biologys underground building residential area. Ordinary residents couldnt exchange for coal either.

No, this is just a decoration. Sandro shook his head. Theres relatively little anthracite production near Gesterbourg.

He didnt explain how this place was warmed. After all, he wasnt selling the house.

He pointed at the ceiling and said, Wait a moment. Ill go up and report to the boss.

No problem, Jiang Baimian replied with a smile.

Sandro left the reception room and walked up the stairs.

When he reached the third floor, the surveillance on him increased. As Aesters security supervisor, he was extremely familiar with this. He ignored it and went up the stairs to the fourth floor.

After pa.s.sing through two checkpoints and asking which room the boss was in, Sandro came to a heavy, dark-red wooden door, bent his finger, and knocked thrice.

Come in. The voice inside sounded slightly tired and old.

Sandro turned the doork.n.o.b and walked into the room.

This was a relatively s.p.a.cious solarium. There was a recliner by the window, and a stack of books, a cupcake, and a cup of black tea stood on the coffee table beside it.

The sky in Gesterbourg was often dark, and the sunlight had to filter through layers of dust to reach the ground. Everyone yearned for the sun.

At this moment, an elder in his fifties was sitting on the recliner. His blond hair had faded significantly, and his straight nose had a few spots. His blue eyes were surrounded by unconcealed wrinkles, and the skin on his cheekswhich werent too chubbyhad clearly fallen.

This wasnt Icefield, and the weather was pretty good today. The temperature wasnt low at all, so the calm elder in his fifties only wore a light-blue s.h.i.+rt with a dark-red sweater and gray pants.

He closed the book in his hand, took off his reading gla.s.ses, and looked at Sandro. You brought guests? Have the goods been delivered to the warehouse?

Yes, nothing happened on the way. I suspect that the attacker was deterred by a Ruin Hunter team we hired and chose to give up. Sandro reported the serious matter first.

The latter half of the sentence was his guess, and the other half was a reasonable explanation for his recommendation of the Old Task Force.

He was only Shang Jianyaos good brother and not a fool. He naturally had to think of a way to patronize the boss and not let the latter feel that he was abusing his power for personal gain and be generous at the expense of his boss.

Aester nodded. That Ruin Hunter team is the guest you brought?

Yes. Sandro recalled his good brothers exhortations and didnt introduce the guests firepower in detail.

Aester fell silent for a moment as if he were thinking about something else.

Just as Sandro felt a little uneasy, Aester looked at him again and said in a deep voice, Sandro, your performance today isnt like the past you. Im not saying that you did something wrong, but you wouldnt have taken matters into your own hands in the past and brought the guests here directly. You wouldve settled them somewhere before reporting it to me. Youd only bring them here when I confirm the time for us to meet.

Sandro became more and more alarmed as he listened. Toward the end, his forehead even broke out into a cold sweat.

He snapped to his senses and blurted out, I was affected by an Awakened ability!

Aester nodded slightly. As expected. Recount the situation; dont miss anything.

With that said, Aester closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair. He a.s.sumed a posture of him listening and being in serious thought.

Sandro recalled his encounter and focused on his interaction with Shang Jianyao.

After he finished speaking, Aester didnt move for a while.

The director of the United Mining a.s.sociation opened his eyes and deliberated for a moment. Bring them up. I want to see what they plan on doing.

This way, theres no guarantee of your safety. Sandro played his role of security supervisor.

Aester fell silent for two seconds before smiling. Dont worry. I wont do anything Im not confident in.

Sandro could only obey orders. He went down to the first floor and led Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao to the top floor.

On the way, Shang Jianyao tried to speak to him, but the latter ignored him. Therefore, Jiang Baimian knew that Hey had probably lost a brother.

After entering the solarium and seeing Aester, Aester said to Shang Jianyao before he could speak, Dont speak.

Aester then looked at Jiang Baimian. You do the talking.

Jiang Baimian was already used to such scenes and directly said, Mr. Aester, wed like to make some inquiries.

Aester laughed involuntarily. Why do you think Ill answer your questions? Can you afford a payment that I cant refuse?

How do you know that it wont work if we dont give it a try? Jiang Baimian was already mentally prepared and had the corresponding excuse. Why dont we do this? Mr. Aester, hear what we have to say before offering a price you think is suitable.

Shang Jianyao wanted to raise his conditions, but n.o.body agreed to him speaking.

Aester fell silent for a while before saying, What do you want to ask?

Have you seen this person? Jiang Baimian reached into Shang Jianyaos pocket and took out the photo they had prepared.

Sandro took it and brought it to Aester.

Aester glanced at it and said, Someone asked me this question not too long agoI did.

What we want to know is what they asked and what kind of answer they obtained. Jiang Baimian finished speaking in one breath. Alright, you can name your price.

She unnoticeably didnt mention the possibility of rejection and directly focused on the price.

Aester fell silent again, so silent that Jiang Baimian suspected that Shang Jianyao was about to lose his patience and flare up to let the other party know what it meant to do things the hard way.

Finally, Aester smiled and said, I dont lack money, but I have some regretful matters that require someone to help me resolve.