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Chapter 20 Unexpected Situation (Model Assembly, next update later)
Lynch returned to Lappland's side.
"Miss, here's the bracelet you wanted."
Lin Qi took out a black bracelet from his pocket and handed it to the other person in a casual manner.
"Well, thank you very much."
Lappland picked up the bracelet and quietly put it on her wrist. Then she reached out and took Lynch's arm again.
"How about it?"
Lappland lowered her voice and asked in a tone that only the two of them could hear.
"I've made some progress, but I'll discuss the next steps after my companions return. I haven't left any trace of how much time is left in the banquet, and I've also modified the surveillance footage with psionic energy, but it's still best to get away as soon as possible."
"Almost there, in half an hour. After the band finishes playing the last few pieces, it will be the Schermer family's private dinner, and it will have nothing to do with us."
Lin Qi nodded. Now, they would have to play the roles of the banquet participants.
Thinking this, he reached out and stopped a passing waiter carrying a tray.
"what is this?"
"Grolos meat sandwich with yellow peach, pepper and sweet cheese".
"Give me one."
Lin Qi picked up the sandwich with the long name from the waiter's mouth, and seeing how small it was, he took a big bite and put it all in his mouth.
In just a moment, his expression turned strange.
"The food at a banquet isn't necessarily delicious. Sometimes, nobles value style over taste. Your little sandwich is made up of rare ingredients, each one delicious on its own, but together..."
As Lappland looked at Lynch, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"There's a trash can over there; you can go over and spit it out."
Lin Qi rolled his eyes, then swallowed it down.
"It's not that bad."
Lynch said this, picked up a glass of Amasek, and took a big gulp.
The strong liquor diluted the strange taste in his mouth, making him feel a little better.
The banquet proceeded smoothly, and no one noticed the bodies of Pike and his men, who were now locked in the toilet stalls. Ryan, however, called over his guard and whispered a few words to him.
After the last piece of music was played, Lin Qi silently calculated the time in his mind and made plans for what to do after he left.
Just then, the guards that Lox had sent out ran back and whispered something in his ear.
Lox's expression changed, and then he looked around before finally fixing his gaze on Lappland and Lynch.
Lynch noticed the gaze, his brow furrowed, and he tightened his grip on Lappland's arm slightly, alerting her.
"That Rocks guy seems to be watching us."
"what?"
The Laplander looked puzzled, but his face remained calm, as if he were talking to Lynch about the taste of the drink in his hand.
Did he find out?
"I don't know, but be careful... He's coming."
Lynch put down his glass, turned his head, and looked at Ryan walking towards them together with Lappland.
"Minister Lockes, is there anything I can help you with?"
"No, it's just that Miss Lappland seems a bit bored, drinking with your bodyguard all the time."
"Hehe... Minister Lockes, you're joking. I just don't really like these kinds of occasions."
"Oh, is that so?"
Lox narrowed his eyes, his pupils darting around as he scrutinized the two people in front of him.
"Then I have spoken out of turn. The banquet is about to end. May the Divine Emperor bless you with a wonderful time."
After saying this, Rocks left. Watching his departing figure, Lynch released his grip and stopped the psionic energy he had secretly begun to circulate.
This guy must have discovered something.
Lynch and Lappland exchanged a glance and a look.
But he chose not to say it.
Lynch and Lappland simultaneously discerned the thoughts in each other's eyes and fell into deep thought.
"Never mind that for now, let's get ready and leave."
As the last note of the final piece of music faded, the banquet came to an end. The old butler reappeared, conveyed the host's blessings, and then began to see the guests off one by one.
Back in the car, Lappland let out a long sigh of relief.
"What intelligence have you gathered? Can you tell me about it?"
"The colonel in charge of PDF and the head of the finance department are not problematic; at most, they are just corrupt accomplices."
"what do you mean……"
“That Parker is the spokesperson. You’ve been here for so long, have you discovered any large-scale missing persons cases?”
Lappland narrowed his eyes, as if he had thought of something.
"About three months ago, there was a series of missing persons cases in the lower nest. However, such things are not uncommon in the lower levels of the nest. I only know about it, but I have not conducted any specific investigations."
“That was done by Pike. He had been helping the Star Claws collect illegal psionicists as sacrifices for heretical rituals, and his own soul must have been corrupted around that time.”
"They really are connected with heretics!"
Lappland gritted her teeth, an angry expression appearing on her face.
"Don't rush, let's wait for my companions to return before determining the next step of the plan..."
At that moment, Lin Qi looked down at the black bracelet on his hand.
According to Gawain, if he encounters a problem, he can press the button above to contact him, and he will return from the Thorn Court as soon as possible.
However, this does not mean that the communication function of this bracelet is one-way.
Lin Qi looked at the faint red glow that appeared on the surface of the bracelet and pressed the inconspicuous button.
"Gawain, what happened?"
Lin Qi asked, thinking that Gao Wen had encountered some problem and wanted to discuss it with him.
But the sound that followed made him frown.
Gawain's voice was calm, but it couldn't mask the gunshots and roars surrounding him.
“I’ve been discovered. The Claws of the Stars will soon blockade Demor and even the entire Badab. Have that traveling merchant take you away from this planet as soon as possible and don’t stay any longer.”
"What happened? What's going on...? Hello? Hello!"
Communication was disconnected.
Lin Qi's face instantly darkened. Even without seeing it, he knew that the situation had changed beyond his expectations.
The Imperial Guards ran into trouble, something he never expected.
According to Lynch's original plan, Gawain was to search for the notebook within the Thorn Royal Court. If he didn't find it or if the notebook was too well protected, he would gather information about the Royal Court's defensive arrangements before leaving.
However, now that Gawain's whereabouts have been exposed, he is likely in grave danger under the pursuit of the Star Claws, otherwise he would not have made himself leave this planet in such a hurry.
Lappland heard the contents of the call, and his expression changed accordingly.
"I'll contact Texas now."
Lappland spoke quickly, without asking what was going on, picked up the data panel, and started clicking rapidly on it.
The communication was activated, and Texas's face appeared on the data panel.
"Texas, can we leave Badab now?"
"Let me take a look..."
Texas lowered her head, seemingly searching for information, and her expression quickly changed, becoming very unpleasant.
"Star Claw has already blockaded the port?! Your operation has been exposed?"
"No, we didn't, but Lynch's companions were exposed and should be being hunted down by the Star Claws now."
Lapland let out a long breath, his gaze hardening.
Is it feasible to force them to leave?
"Yes, our ships have strong firepower and can fight their way through in a short time..."
"Then we'll start preparing once we get back, and we'll leave immediately..."
"Do not."
Lynch suddenly spoke, looking at Lappland.
"We have one last chance. Can you make contact with the Weeping Ones and the Mantis Warriors?"
Lapland's expression changed when he heard those two names.
These two names represent two Astartes Chapters, which, like the Star Claws, are guardians of the Great Vortex and are now its allies in the rebellion against the Imperium.
"what do you mean……"
"If we can gain their trust, we still have a chance to break the deadlock."
"We are unable to contact them."
Lin Qi closed his eyes and sighed helplessly.
"In that case, we can only..."
"But I know who can get in touch with them."
"Who?!"
"Minister of State, Locke Hayek."