episode_0637
by admin
“… First of all, let me make one thing clear. I will never mention anything I see here.”
But Basnit was a man who knew how to read the mood.
He spoke, carefully watching me.
In fantasy, dwarves are portrayed as stubborn, craftsman-like beings, but Basnit shows a merchant-like attitude with flexible moral standards.
‘No, it’s not a dwarf, it’s just a human, so is that normal? Since they look so unique, I keep thinking of them based on that.’
Although he showed signs of discontent on the outside, he wasn’t wary of him on the inside. But he didn’t view him positively either.
This kind of thinking of mine stemmed from my confidence that I could get rid of him at any time if I wanted to.
It’s not that I think of him in any particular way, but rather that I believe he doesn’t have the ability to hit me in the back of the head, and that even if he tries to hit me in the back of the head, I can respond well.
But I haven’t necessarily changed my position now.
I don’t think there will be any problem, but it was a problem that even my subordinates were acting without caution.
If an accident happens, I’ll be the one to clean it up.
So I deliberately kept a twisted attitude and asked Basnit.
“Just believe what someone you meet for the first time says?”
“How can I make you believe me?”
“Well, I don’t think that’s my problem. You should be the one worrying about how to make me trust you. You don’t have to worry about how I can trust you.”
Then, my subordinates who brought him also felt that something was wrong with me and straightened their posture.
Some even looked at Basnit with resentment, even though they had brought him with them.
Basnit tried to stroke his bushy beard, but his hands were sweaty and he didn’t seem to be able to do it as he wanted.
“… Then I will give you the item from this first transaction as a gift. Even though the price of Noir Black has dropped, it is not something that can be given away for free. So please consider it as a show of trust on my part. ”
“That’s great. After all, a visible business relationship is better than just talking about it.”
I chuckled and patted his shoulder.
I managed to get what I needed by just setting the mood and saying a few words. Thanks to that, I felt really good.
The gift Basnit spoke of was limited to the first transaction.
‘Then I guess I’ll have to get as much Noir Black out of this first deal as possible.’
Anyway, once the Dyson Sphere starts functioning normally, the rest of the demand will disappear, leaving only the amount needed for maintenance. If Maria later figures out how to artificially synthesize it, she could even produce it herself.
Anyway, when I laughed, Basnit finally relaxed and took a breath, and glanced at me.
“But you look pretty young, how old are you… ”
It was so obvious what he was thinking that I couldn’t help but laugh.
“Why, do you feel uncomfortable with my speech? Is the young one being cocky?”
“What are you talking about! … Just think of it as curiosity.”
“It’s just a business relationship, so let’s not ask each other for personal information. It’ll be more convenient for both of us.”
Actually, since I had Maria, there were many ways to find out information about her even if Basnit didn’t reveal it. But that didn’t mean I had to voluntarily reveal my information.
Honestly, seeing them bring gifts on their own, I don’t think they would be a bad idea as a long-term business partner.
If we continue to trade, they will probably figure out my information.
“Whether it’s a smuggler or a pawn shop, both are industries that are unlikely to see good results if you talk carelessly. You don’t have to worry.”
Kai Delshad, who had figured out that the situation was roughly settled, sent a subtle warning to Basnit while protecting him. It seemed that he was concerned because he had brought the person with him.
Basnit also nodded.
“The basis of business is trust. If I connect with a group that uses these hidden facilities, there will be a lot to gain, so I won’t be the first to betray them. That’s why I decided to follow them myself. Now, since they are looking for Noir Black, which is not wanted by many and is strictly managed, I thought they would be a serious business partner, so I went outside the planet for the first time. I never thought there would be such a facility, and even bugs… ”
“They say that Noir Black is expensive for something like that, but they’re still joking around, since they’re smugglers anyway… ”
“Ah, didn’t you say you’d give it to me for free? Think of it as the price you paid for bringing me here.”
The two of them must have relaxed a bit, and they were bickering with each other as they had become somewhat close while walking together.
‘Well, since I’m thinking of creating a group that’s outside the surveillance of the Imperium of Man, I guess I can’t lose by making connections like this to secure funds.’
Although Basnit is a character who does not appear in the original work, in a work that unfolds against the vast backdrop of the universe, there must be more than one or two talented people who have not been able to properly show their faces in the original work.
I don’t know if she’s as great as the Jane I intervened with, but if she’s motivated enough to leave the planet she’s been living on her entire life, I’m sure there’s a way to put her to use.
And Kai Delshad was proving to me why I brought him in by already having established a rapport with such a person.
‘Yeah, that’s how you grow an organization. Take care of some of the annoying things for me and stuff.’
But I couldn’t help but take the initiative to eradicate the bugs in this facility.
I nodded and called Maria.
“Maria.”
“Yes.”
“Has the central system been taken over?”
“Of course.”
As expected, she finished her work on her own without me having to ask her to do it.
“Can you identify the bug location?”
“I need your help there, Master.”
“Me?”
I tilted my head at the unexpected words.
I’m not a mechanical genius, but the only thing I know about electronic devices is how to use a computer or a smartphone. I guess I can say I know a lot about it since I can assemble a desktop computer by myself.
But when asked if he could help Maria hack or tinker with these systems, he could only shake his head.
“Yes. I think the system is lacking a lot of power. I think we need an artifact called the Synergy Bangle.”
“… That’s an artifact that only applies to mounts.”
Maria smiled quietly at my words.
“This research facility could also be considered a vehicle. Where do you think the neutron star used to create the Dyson Sphere came from?”
“That’s… Ah.”
Only then did I understand what Maria was saying.
There is no neutron star in this Novaris planetary system to begin with. That means that this research facility using a neutron star must have pulled the star from somewhere else.
It goes without saying that I was amazed at the scale of the project, which involved dragging stars together to build a secret research facility.
“This satellite is like a giant spaceship in itself. It seems that unnecessary engines and equipment have been removed after it was put into orbit, but strictly speaking, it can be called a vehicle.”
“No matter how small the neutron star is, its mass is probably beyond our imagination.”
“Of course, it’s possible because of the warp technology.”
“Okay, I don’t know if it will work, but let’s give it a try.”
“We don’t need power to move this satellite again. The boosted output is enough to restore the system.”
“That’s enough.”
I placed my hand, equipped with the Synergy Bangle, on the control panel.
Woof-
The synergy bangle on her wrist began to vibrate and spin. As Maria had said, this facility had indeed been recognized as a vehicle.
And at the same time that the artifact was working, the screen on the control room panel, which had been showing only a black screen, began to light up.
Chijijik…
“Maria! Once the power is supplied, identify the location of the bug! The size and structure of the nest!”
“Yes!”
I had no idea how much power it would take to keep the systems in this facility running, so I went all out.
The light that started on the panel soon spread to other electronic devices in the control room.
Lights flickered and sparks flew violently from snapped wires.
It was as if dozens of flashlights were going off in all directions.
I was worried that if we continued to increase the output, all the equipment in the control room would burn down before the system came back to life.
Fortunately, Maria achieved her original goal before reaching that point.
“Okay!”
The moment Maria said that.
Wow!
A giant hologram floated over the panel.
A hologram that reflects the structure of the research facility.
While everyone in the group was amazed by the wondrous and beautiful sight, the hologram showed our group in the control room as a green dot.
And many areas other than those green dots were covered with red dots that were probably bugs.
My gaze was drawn to the one marked with the largest dot among them.
“Queen.”
The place where the guy was sitting had the words “Organic Compound Synthesis Area” written translucently.
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