I Don't Agree to the Terms

Chapter 932 492: Expensive for a Reason (Part 2)

"Hahaha, I wouldn't dare, it's all thanks to your efforts, Dr. Gu."

"But Dr. Gu, although the large Annihilation Energy Array you designed is effective, there will inevitably be some that slip through the net. I wonder if you could make some smaller ones, like hand cannons or cannons."

The large Annihilation Energy Array can't be used at the current stage, but if Gu Shanhai helps optimize it a bit, the costs would come down.

Once it's produced, he could equip it onto his own private army, forming a not-insignificant force, great for dealing with his enemies, even if not used against the players.

It's best to fully exploit the other's value before wiping them out.

Indeed, after the large Annihilation Energy Array's success, Qin Ji planned to have Gu Shanhai silenced.

Because he knew too much, which could interfere with Qin Ji's subsequent plans.

If the cost of the energy array isn't so exorbitant and it could be smoothly built to annihilate the players, then indeed, there's no need for silence; unfortunately, that's unachievable, so Gu Shanhai can never be allowed to become a liability.

As for keeping him to continue assisting in research, Qin Ji had considered this, but only considered it. Keeping him alive is always a problem, and the researchers he'd saved before were eventually eliminated after helping perfect and improve what he needed.

It's just one dead researcher, and with Qin Ji's power, he could easily suppress this. Besides, he initially got Gu Shanhai out under the guise of an inspection, and when the time comes, arrange for an accidental death.

Anyway, such things aren't a big deal; even if the Bureau knows, they wouldn't pursue it too much, just assuming Qin Ji had dealt with a dangerous element.

"About that, it's not too big of a problem, but the power will significantly decrease." Gu Shanhai responded.

"How about the difficulty? Can results be achieved within three days?" Qin Ji got excited upon hearing this and hurriedly asked.

"It can be done, but I need enough resources and cooperation. Director, you know, this isn't an easy thing to handle." Gu Shanhai pretended to be troubled: "After all, it's compaction, requiring better materials for re-comparison, and also has a certain instability."

To be honest, it's Gu Shanhai's first time seeing someone rush toward death, and he was thinking about how to make Qin Ji's burden a bit heavier and more solid, and there he jumps out for it.

"No problem, Dr. Gu, I'll arrange this for you!" Qin Ji naturally patted his chest and promised, with such efficiency, if he wasn't aiming to eliminate a liability and unable to control him, he wouldn't really want Gu Shanhai gone.

"Okay, so when will the supplies arrive?" Gu Shanhai didn't stand on ceremony with Qin Ji and directly asked.

"It'll take some time to dispatch, you know, most of our resources are allocated to the large Annihilation Energy Array, so extracting them requires time." Qin Ji thought, there's no way he was paying out of his own pocket; he could look for other anti-player forces for it.

Compared to the large Annihilation Energy Array, the cost of developing the improved small energy weapons isn't really high when spread out.

At that time, use some test or unstable versions to deal with it, keeping the mature version for himself for dealing with other factions later.

"..." Upon learning of Qin Ji's plan, Gu Shanhai was briefly speechless.

Looks like he just wants something for nothing, but at least it's good news.

He could make sure to carry the burden well and also pass some of it to other anti-player forces simultaneously.

"Alright, you handle it then." Gu Shanhai didn't ask for a specific time; since Qin Ji plans to eliminate him, he'll naturally want it finished before the large Annihilation Energy Array is done, rather than waiting until after development.

He also has to use harmonious results to fool other anti-player entities to increase his own prestige, so naturally, the sooner the better, the longer it drags on, the worse the effect.

Afterward, Qin Ji started talking grand principles and drawing pie-in-the-sky dreams while feeding him idealism, almost choking Gu Shanhai in the process.

Qin Ji believed the effects were great and was pleased with Gu Shanhai's response before ending the call.

"This bastard is becoming more and more of a bastard." Gu Shanhai complained, thinking why he hadn't realized how bizarre this guy was before.

Alright, it was before seeing the bills; after seeing the bills, Qin Ji felt that Gu Shanhai's value wasn't as significant anymore. Qin Ji doesn't mind spending money but cares about big spending.

He wanted to wipe out players while being stingy with the lowest-level methods—how ridiculous.

In Gu Shanhai's view, this isn't just being cautious when doing big things, but also petty with small gains, wanting to become number one without investing any cost, always dreaming of good outcomes.

"However, this bastard is also good at something, especially in bearing the blame aspect, being able to accurately catch the pots I throw out, even coming early to snatch them."

If someone says Qin Ji is incompetent and just a clown, that's definitely false; he's quite capable, or he wouldn't have reached the Deputy Director position in the Player Management Bureau.

It's just that his long-standing position has eroded the boldness he once had.

If it were Gu Shanhai, he wouldn't kill those researchers if he really saved them, but instead heavily support them for development.

It would be a case of mutual destruction, making the players think twice.

If the players dare act recklessly, he would turn the whole world into a zombie apocalypse or a post-apocalyptic wasteland, making them suffer too.

Otherwise, relying on these schemes and intrigues every day, players wouldn't be afraid of you; truth always lies atop the sword, not in these petty tactics.

This can't really be blamed on Qin Ji. He comes from the Player Management Bureau, inherently restricted, coupled with the upper echelons of the kingdom always having this vibe, leaving him with no choice.

Whether it's anti-player forces or anti-player personnel, most aren't for the kingdom, just for themselves; they oppose players because they aren't players.

There truly are those for the nation and people, but they're pitiably few, and not at the core, merely marginal figures.

Gu Shanhai never considered supporting them, as both parties are indeed against players, but for different purposes. There's no point in playing the good guy without accurate benefits.

If there's ever a time Gu Shanhai lacks scapegoats or victims when something goes wrong, he could prioritize them.

The premise being that these people can survive the activation of the large Annihilation Energy Array.

Gu Shanhai still hasn't found those hidden players, nor is he bothered to search.

Wipe them out when the time comes, whether they're players or not.

He is doing the work of world destruction, the ultimate goal of a villain.

Or else why would he waste time finding a scapegoat if not for this being a major matter, without getting someone to take the fall, his own forehead would be damaged.

"Someone, add two zeros to the list I'm holding and send it to Qin Ji." Gu Shanhai opened the intercom and informed his assistant in the lab.

These people have long been turned into his loyal followers through dull-witted methods; they were meant to monitor him, but they now coordinate with him to fool Qin Ji.

Soon, a young man came over and took the list from Gu Shanhai's hand.

Simply adding two zeros wouldn't suit; reasonable modifications must be made, or else if Qin Ji questions, not the issue, but fearing he'd delay, giving a little at a time.

Resource pinching—Qin Ji is adept at this, a practice he's frequently engaged in. Any stuck resources go into his private stash; how else could he build a base in the no-man's-land with no resources but his meager salary.