Extraordinary pedigree

Xia Xiu looked away from the screen, with a thoughtful look on his face.

He stood up, walked slowly to the clothes rack, picked up the hanging windbreaker, shook off the invisible dust, and put it on neatly.

Then, he put the top hat on his head, and his golden hair was slightly scattered under the brim.

He turned his palm over, held the silver cane with his slender fingers, and knocked on the ground casually, making a crisp sound.

"Adam, help me make an appointment with John K. Hanks, the second governor of the Federal Reserve Bank."

Virtual interfaces emerge in the air.

[Sending appointment request...]

[The other party has accepted——]

The prompts in blue font flashed quickly, and [Adam]'s mechanical voice calmly echoed in his ears.

[Already arranged! ]

Xia Xiu nodded, seemingly satisfied with this efficiency.

He turned around, and the ground beneath his feet began to tremble slightly. A bright [∞] symbol slowly emerged from the void. The symbol rotated, blooming with dazzling light, and the surrounding space rippled like water.

As the ripples gradually spread, his figure began to become blurred, and finally disappeared without a trace in a wave of fluctuations.

In the empty office, the last glimmer of light before the corner of the windbreaker disappeared, like an afterimage passing by in the wind.

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33 Liberty Street, Manhattan Financial District, New York.

The tall building where the Second Federal Savings Bank is located stands majestically, reflecting dazzling light in the sun.

In front of this building that symbolizes financial authority, the security system suddenly sounded a rapid alarm, and the [Red Stone Lamp] warning signal instantly lit up, dyeing the surrounding air red.

The federal police and paratroopers patrolling nearby quickly went on alert, drawing out their kinetic guns and aiming them at possible targets.

However, before they could take action, the think tank certification of [Hermes] calmly and quickly broadcast:

[Legal space shuttle behavior——]

[Confirmed identity: The fourth sword-bearer in the Kingdom of Heaven-Hugh Abraham. 】

Upon hearing this name, everyone's nerves immediately relaxed.

They looked at each other, then quickly put away their weapons, lowered their heads and arranged their clothes, assuming a respectful posture.

When the bright [∞] symbol appeared in the open space outside the main entrance of the bank, the surrounding crowd stopped to watch, and saw a tall figure gradually emerging from the ripples.

The blond young man holding a silver cane casually but steadily stepped out of the center of the ripples. When the golden pupils of his eyes swept across the surrounding pedestrians, everyone lowered their heads involuntarily, with awe in their eyes.

Xia Xiu didn't show much emotion to the reactions of the people around him. He just nodded slightly and then walked towards the inside of the bank.

After walking a few steps, a woman wearing an exquisite professional suit walked towards me. She was the female secretary of John K. Hanks, the Second Federal Reserve Governor.

She had a professional smile on her face, and she was obviously used to dealing with this heavyweight.

"Your Majesty, welcome to your arrival."

The female secretary bowed slightly and saluted, then raised her head and said:

"The president is already waiting for you, please follow me."

Xia Xiu nodded in greeting and followed her calmly.

The two of them walked all the way through the bright lobby, and the number of the elevator gradually increased, finally stopping at the top floor.

The secretary skillfully opened Hanks' office door, and a warm greeting came out immediately.

"My friend, Abraham! How wonderful to see you!"

John K. Hanks strode forward and reached out his hand to shake hands with Xia Xiu.

"Mr. Hanks."

Xia Xiu smiled slightly and held Hanks' hand politely.

"Thank you for the reception. You still look in good spirits."

"How dare you not be energetic!"

Hanks smiled and waved his hand.

"With your presence in the Second Federal Reserve District, my work schedule here will be much faster."

The two let go of their hands, and John K. Hanks immediately made a gesture of invitation: "Come on, sit down and let's have a good chat. Your arrival can help me end today's meeting early - compared to those Boring financial statements, talking to you makes me feel more relaxed and looking forward to it.”

Xia Xiu smiled noncommittally and took a seat at the seat assigned by the other party without saying anything.

His windbreaker lifted slightly with the movement, and then fell neatly on the back of the chair. He gently leaned the silver cane beside the chair, folded his hands, and looked at Hanks' face.

Hanks' secretary exited just in time, leaving them alone in the room.

The quiet atmosphere is set off by the hustle and bustle of the city outside the window, showing a subtle contrast.

After sitting down, Hanks adjusted his posture slightly, obviously prepared for today's meeting.

The smile on his face deepened a little, and he said in a casual tone:

"Abraham, I saw the content of your administration secretariat press conference this morning - I have to say that this document on the three houses is indeed wonderful and impressive. It proposed and tried to solve the two core contradictions in Terra, Such a concept is truly magnificent.”

He paused, and then asked casually:

"But... I wonder if you can reveal some details about the expansion plan of the three hospitals? For example, do you intend to occupy a place on the economic map of this world?"

Hearing this, Xia Xiu raised the corner of his mouth with a slight arc, half-smiling but not smiling.

He raised his head slightly, his eyes showing a bit of calm edge, but also gentle and unpredictable:

"Expansion... Mr. Hanks, this is a bit alarmist.

The establishment of the Three Academies is to educate and cultivate talents. Our focus is on the progress and development of human civilization, rather than on grabbing some economic territory.

You don’t really think that our ‘courtyard’ will pose a threat to the abnormal capital in this land, do you? "

When Hanks heard these words, the smile on his face deepened slightly, but there was a hint of temptation hidden in his eyes:

"How could it be? Your Excellency is overthinking.

I just think that an institution like the Third Academy, with such a grand vision, will certainly touch upon many practical interests during its actual implementation.

As a friend, I naturally hope to be able to provide you with some help as you move forward with your plans. "

The two looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere seemed a little more relaxed.

However, after the test, Xia Xiu's smile became a little more calm. He lightly knocked on the table in front of him, with some unquestionable straightforwardness in his tone:

“Now that we’ve talked about this, let’s open the skylight and speak frankly.

I am here today to discuss several cooperation projects with you.

At the same time, I need you to introduce me to some of Terra's unusual capital - especially those giants with whom you must have connections. "

Xia Xiu was not in a hurry to answer. He just smiled slightly, flipped his right hand, took out an exquisitely bound document from the abnormal space of [Private Customization], placed it casually on the table, and pushed it gently with his fingertips. The file crossed the table and stopped in front of Hanks.

"Please take a look," Xia Xiu's tone was indifferent, but he could not refuse.

Hanks hesitated for a moment, then finally reached out and picked up the file.

His eyes lingered on the document cover for a moment

——"Post-investigation report on the Balrog experimental data provided by MC\u0026D Company in the Naga Ring and the Marshall Abnormal Item Review Plan".

Just the title made him frown slightly.

He opened the file and browsed the contents quickly. As his eyes moved, the smile on his face finally completely disappeared, replaced by a solemn look that was difficult to conceal.

Hanks slowly put down the document, raised his head, and looked directly at the blond young man in front of him.

His voice was lowered a bit, with a tentative caution:

"What are you...?"

Xia Xiu still maintained that faint smile, and his eyes showed an unsettling determination.

He placed his folded hands on the table, and his tone was as relaxed as if he were discussing an ordinary matter:

“Don’t get excited, I, and Heaven, don’t want to compete with the entire abnormal capital circle just yet.

It's just that what you did... is indeed a bit out of line.

Certain behaviors that touch our bottom line are absolutely intolerable. "

silence.

There was an invisible sense of oppression in the air. The second line leader, John K. Hanks, lowered his eyes slightly and tapped his fingers on the table, as if weighing something.

His silence was like an invisible wall, cutting off the atmosphere in the office into two opposing realms.

Xia Xiu did not urge him, but just waited quietly, staring at the other party with his golden pupils, with an unquestionable pressure.

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In the end, it was Xia Xiu's words that broke the calm.

His voice gradually became heavier, and every word seemed to hammer Hanks' heart.

"The fate of the Kailasel family is a warning," his tone was like a blade, cold and sharp, "Don't play tricks with us."

Hanks paused his fingers and looked up at Xia Xiu, the expression on his face was complicated and difficult to decipher.

After a moment, he sighed softly, put down the coffee cup in his hand, spread his hands helplessly and said with a smile:

"Well, then, dear Lord Abraham, what do you want me to do?"

"cooperate."

Xia Xiu said bluntly.

He leaned back slightly on the chair, opened his hands casually, and wore a gentle smile, but it contained a decisiveness that could not be ignored.

"At the same time, I also hope that your friends will understand that cooperation is the only right choice."

Hanks didn't respond and just continued to be silent, but this time there was a hint of thoughtfulness in his eyes.

He was thinking about Xia Xiu's words, and Xia Xiu obviously felt the other party's hesitation.

He smiled slightly, his voice softened slightly, but still pointed to the core:

"Terra is undergoing a major change that has not happened in thousands of years. We are facing a powerful enemy. I don't want to use humanity's limited power to fight among ourselves... and everyone probably doesn't want to do that right now.

No one wants the virtual (plane) economy to really devour and destroy the real (real world) economy, and no one wants the human government of Terra to be replaced by the belief system of the Golden Court. "

"So, for this red line matter involving abnormal weaponization, it will end with the destruction of the Naga Ring and the Kailasel family - after that, you must carry out your unscrupulous activities within our limited scope. action."

“We need unity now — even if it’s short-lived and disingenuous.”

Having said this, Xia Xiu slowly raised his right hand and pointed at himself.

"Heaven, as a visible hand—"

Then he raised his left hand and pointed at Hanks.

"And you, as the invisible big hand——"

Snap——

The two hands slowly merged in the air, as if they were building some invisible connection.

"——When facing a formidable enemy, I hope we can carry out in-depth cooperation to attack the enemy together."

Hanks' eyes stayed on Xia Xiu's joined hands. He was struck by this simple movement and the courage contained in it. However, this shock was soon replaced by various interests. Overturned by relevant considerations,

He was silent for a moment, with a complex expression on his face, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

Finally, he nodded slowly and asked in a low but clear voice:

"What's the term of cooperation?"

Xia Xiu sat up straight, put his hands on his knees naturally, looked firmly, and answered in an unquestionable tone:

"——Until the Ivy War ends, the Royal Court is destroyed, and humanity achieves an overwhelming, unquestionable, and irrefutable victory."

Hanks' eyes narrowed slightly, as if trying to find a trace of looseness in Xia Xiu's expression, but in the end he found nothing.

After pondering for a moment, Hanks spoke again, with a slightly tentative tone:

"So, in what capacity are you cooperating with those abnormal capitals now? Is it as the sword holder of the individual mighty unit of the Kingdom of Heaven, or..."

He didn't finish the sentence, but the subtext was clear.

If it is just a sword-wielding person, although it has a deterrent effect, it may not be enough in deep cooperation involving abnormal capital.

Xia Xiu interrupted him without hesitation, his tone was crisp and direct:

"I am cooperating with you as a reserve decision-maker for the Kingdom of Heaven."

He paused for a moment, his eyes showing great confidence.

"With this cooperation, I will exercise my reserve decision-making power."

His tone was sonorous and forceful, without any hesitation or uneasiness, as if this was his natural right.

When Hanks heard this, his brows furrowed slightly, as if he was thinking about the meaning behind this sentence.

After a moment, he lowered his head and took a sip of coffee. When he raised his head again, there was a hint of awe and caution in his eyes.

"The powers of reserve decision makers..."

He repeated it in a low voice, then let out a long sigh and smiled meaningfully.

"It seems that we really need to pay extra attention to this cooperation."

Xia Xiu stared at Hanks, with a faint smile on his lips, but his tone remained calm and determined:

"It seems you agreed to introduce them."

Hanks' eyes flickered slightly, as if he was weighing some gains and losses deep in his heart. He sighed slightly, his tone slightly cautious but still maintaining the tact of a businessman: "

I can introduce you to the representatives of Abnormal Capital, but there are two conditions - the location is determined by them, and only you can attend. "

The atmosphere in the room instantly became quiet, as if even the air became solemn due to these words.

Although Hanks' tone sounded calm, it revealed some hidden danger, reminding Xia Xiu of the complexity of this cooperation and the undercurrent behind it.

However, the expression on Xia Xiu's face did not change at all.

He just nodded and said in a calm tone:

"certainly."

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