novelraw Chapter 61: Silencing
Chapter 61: Silencing
"Even if we break through, what difference would it make? The Truth Society possesses Level 4 artificial humans..."
Sasuke Genboku said in a low voice.
The scene from a century ago during the Great War of Nations, when the Truth Society deployed Level 4 artificial humans, remained vividly etched in their memories.
If Xia Country hadn't turned the tide at the final moment, the current world situation would likely be completely different.
"Level 4 artificial humans?"
"You and I both know that the Truth Society's Level 4 artificial humans aren't deployed lightly - they come at a tremendous cost. Even Level 3 artificial humans rarely appear..."
Sasuke Genpu's eyes seemed to burn with flames: "Even if the Truth Society can deploy Level 4 artificial humans, should we give up our chance to break through because of that?"
"Are we going to repeat the opportunity that Senior Master Kagawa missed centuries ago?"
Sasuke Genpu stared intently at Sasuke Genboku.
He was extremely ambitious and deeply dissatisfied with the Truth Society. Why should the descendants of the great Heavenly Emperor serve as dogs for the Truth Society?"What do you plan to do?"
After a long silence, Sasuke Genboku slowly spoke.
"Don't worry, I won't make my move within our country."
Sasuke Genpu said: "I've informed the Truth Society that the Mount Fuji operation will conclude in the next few days, meaning the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal will form very soon."
"When the time comes, that Level 2 artificial human guarding the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal will take our aircraft to return after collecting the crystal. I plan to strike during its return journey."
"This way, we can distance Fuso from any responsibility since it didn't happen within our borders."
"Even if the Truth Society suspects us afterward, without concrete evidence, it will remain mere suspicion at most..."
Sasuke Genpu said solemnly: "I'll deliberately leave some clues to make the Truth Society suspect Xia Country instead..."
It had to be said that Sasuke Genpu had considered everything thoroughly, even planning where to redirect the blame.
After a long silence, Sasuke Genboku finally spoke: "I know nothing about this matter. This is entirely your doing."
"Understood."
Sasuke Genpu's spirits lifted immediately.
He realized instantly that Sasuke Genboku had agreed to his plan.
He was only saying this to maintain plausible deniability.
......
Time passed.
Two days went by in the blink of an eye.
At the base of Mount Fuji, scorching heat boiled through the air.
"Lord 232, the aircraft arranged for your return to headquarters is ready."
Sasuke Genboku glanced at the magma below, then spoke toward the figure not far away.
The Truth Society's artificial humans didn't have names, only identification numbers.
For example, this Level 2 artificial human guarding Mount Fuji was the 32nd artificial human created by the Truth Society, hence numbered 232.
"Understood."
Artificial Human 232 appeared as a male figure, expressionless as he stared at the boiling magma below.
Seeing this, Sasuke Genboku didn't rush him, instead waiting quietly where he stood.
An hour later, the previously boiling magma gradually calmed and receded, revealing a crimson stone pillar.
At the top of the crimson stone pillar sat a fist-sized crystal that seemed to burn with flames.
"Molten Flame Spirit Crystal!"
Artificial Human 232 stared intently at the flame crystal.
The Truth Society had spent decades and specifically dispatched a Level 2 artificial human to guard this place constantly, all for this single Molten Flame Spirit Crystal.
"So that's the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal from the breakthrough secret method?"
Sasuke Genboku also looked at the flame crystal.
Although he didn't know how Senior Master Kagawa from centuries ago had learned about something like the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal.
He could still sense the immense energy contained within it at this moment. If successfully refined, breaking through the Yin-Yang Divine Master realm would be effortless.
Whoosh!
Just as Sasuke Genboku's thoughts wandered.
Artificial Human 232 suddenly leaped out, landing on the crimson stone pillar.
He then took out a black metal box and carefully placed the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal inside.
When the black-gold box closed, it immediately isolated the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal's scorching heat.
Artificial Human 232 then leaped up again, returning to his original position.
"Lead the way."
Artificial Human 232 spoke without wasting words, looking at Sasuke Genboku.
"Lord 232, please follow me."
Sasuke Genboku immediately turned to lead the way.
Soon they arrived before a military aircraft.
The Truth Society headquarters was located across the ocean, while Fuso sat on the edge of East Asia, so Artificial Human 232 naturally had to travel by air to return as quickly as possible.
Without hesitation, Artificial Human 232 boarded the aircraft.
Hum~ Several minutes later, the aircraft quickly took off, heading for the Truth Society headquarters across the ocean.
Sasuke Genboku stood in place, watching the aircraft rapidly disappear into the distance, a trace of hope appearing in his expression.
If the plan succeeded and Sasuke Genpu obtained that Molten Flame Spirit Crystal, Fuso would give birth to its first existence surpassing the Yin-Yang Divine Master level.
......
Under the flight route from Fuso to across the ocean, on a previously undiscovered tropical island.
The island was densely forested, and Sasuke Genpu stood on a large boulder, gazing distantly at the sky.
If nothing went wrong, this island was definitely along the flight path of Artificial Human 232's aircraft.
More than a day earlier, Sasuke Genpu had brought people here to set up an ambush, even bringing ten missiles with 500kg TNT equivalent yield. As long as the target aircraft passed by, they would launch missiles to shoot it down.
Given the missiles' destructive power, even if that Artificial Human 232 didn't die, he would be severely injured and no match for Sasuke Genpu.
As for the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal... external forces could hardly damage it, so Sasuke Genpu wasn't worried about it being destroyed by the missile attacks.
"Ichiyo, you've rendered great service this time."
Sasuke Genpu looked at Chizuru Ichiyo beside him, smiling slightly.
"I dare not claim great service, as long as it benefits our Fuso..."
Su Yuan immediately responded.
In his heart, he understood Sasuke Genpu's intentions perfectly clearly.
In fact, through the gray mirror, Su Yuan knew all about the schemes of the two Yin-Yang Divine Masters, Sasuke Genpu and Sasuke Genboku.
As for why he had been specifically brought here to participate in the plan to seize the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal... it was naturally to silence him.
Sasuke Genpu wanted to obtain the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal while avoiding retaliation from the Truth Society, so he needed to distance himself from suspicion as much as possible.
The best way to eliminate suspicion was to ensure Fuso had no motive to do this.
Fuso shouldn't know what use the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal served, so there would be no reason to risk discovery by the Truth Society to seize it.
This was the most logical reasoning that could greatly reduce the Truth Society's suspicion toward Fuso.
Precisely because of this, Chizuru Ichiyo, who also knew about that breakthrough secret method and understood the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal's purpose, had to die. Otherwise, if the Truth Society later traced back and discovered that breakthrough secret method...
Fuso would inevitably face the Truth Society's reckoning.
The reason they hadn't eliminated Chizuru Ichiyo earlier was because they weren't certain whether Artificial Human 232's aircraft would definitely follow the planned route.
If Artificial Human 232 suddenly received orders from the Truth Society mid-flight to change course, their ambush would be useless, their plan to obtain the Molten Flame Spirit Crystal would fail, and there would be no need to kill Chizuru Ichiyo.
"By the way, Ichiyo, no one else knows about that breakthrough secret method, right?"
Sasuke Genpu asked.
"A secret method of such importance - I haven't told anyone since obtaining it."
Su Yuan answered according to Sasuke Genpu's expectations.
"Excellent!"
Sasuke Genpu smiled, his gaze toward Su Yuan deep within his eyes as if looking at a dead man.