Chapter 396: Completion
Without waiting for Ugo to ask, Jiang Baimian continued, "We once encountered it in a city ruin..."
She recounted how a large number of Ruin Hunters had died in dreams created by the Nightmare Horse and how they had experienced that ability without making many changes. She wanted the details to be detailed and convincing.
Ugo silently listened to this matter and swept his gaze between Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao a few times.
"You actually survived," he said in his usual flat tone.
The only thing Jiang Baimian didn’t mention was how the Old Task Force escaped the Nightmare Horse’s Real Dream.
"No, we’re already dead," Shang Jianyao replied solemnly. "What you see now is only our ghosts. They exist because of our ideals."
Upon seeing that Ugo was at a loss, Jiang Baimian smiled and said, "We have companions."
She was speaking the complete truth. Back then, she had mainly relied on Shang Jianyao’s sudden inspiration to utilize Inference Clowning. But combined with the Old Task Force’s current situation, it made people directly believe that the robot had played an important role.
Ugo’s eyelids drooped for a moment before returning to normal. His head seemed to move indiscernibly.
Jiang Baimian continued, "What’s even more surprising is that the horse has an owner. Its owner has even tamed many Superior Heartless, making him very dangerous. An elder we know told us that the horse’s owner can destroy this city once the number of Awakened at the Mind Corridor level here drops to a certain level."
Ugo didn’t ignore Jiang Baimian’s warning. His indifferent expression became a little more solemn than before.
From the conversation they had, he also captured a detail: The team in front of them had a powerful background. When the elder they knew discussed the horse’s owner, his tone was relaxed and natural. He acted like equals.
"That’s about it. If you see anything, please inform us. We’ll pay you." Jiang Baimian didn’t say much and ended the conversation in the most normal way. She then slapped her forehead. "Gosh, I almost forgot. If we aren’t staying in the hotel that day, write down the corresponding information and stuff it under the door to our rooms."
Ugo looked at her and Shang Jianyao. He didn’t agree or say no.
After leaving the hotel, Jiang Baimian heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Let’s go back and get some rest. We’ll see when the boss can give us an update."
It wasn’t a solution to employ methods no different from searching for a needle in a haystack.
Shang Jianyao looked back at the hotel and sincerely gave his well-wishes. "I hope Xiaochong doesn’t scare the boss and his Church."
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Time quickly passed as they waited and observed. In the blink of an eye, it was time for the Old Task Force and Lehman’s transaction.
"Check the goods." Lehman got Rondar and the others to carry out two cardboard boxes.
Long Yuehong and Bai Chen opened one each and seriously confirmed if there was anything wrong.
"An AC-45 military exoskeleton. Although it’s not the latest model, it can already be loaded with many modules. You can even play games through the helmet visor..." Lehman casually introduced. "The T1 multi-purpose mechanical arm is produced by United Industries. The strengths are very clear, but it’s not bad at all when it comes to precision. It can be used to complete all kinds of things that have high requirements for precision. Yes, it’s said that Pangu Biology provided the technology needed for the reconnection with human nerves. Heh heh, although Pangu Biology doesn’t have a good reputation and terrifies people, its technologies are really nothing to scoff at. It’s no wonder many people think it’s one of the possible culprits for destroying the Old World."