Reborn as the Darling of the Delta

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"Huh? What's going on? Is the signal that bad on Xiao Hao's end?"

Chapter 216 Your Old Man?

Meanwhile, on Zhang Hao's side...

"Come on, this is your room. Hey? Xiao Hao, what's wrong? Is something off here?"

Inside the Tower of Babel, Rometheus brought Zhang Hao to his and Ella's dormitory, which was arguably the best place to live in the entire Tower of Babel. Ella had even thoughtfully hung a label on each door, and Zhang Hao also saw a room opposite his own with the word "Zero" written on it.

"Huh? Me? I was just wondering if they would worry about me if I just came here to stay like this. I was thinking of sending them a message to let them know I'm safe or something."

Rometheus: Oh my god, what a sensible child! He even knows to inform his parents, unlike my [Zero], who would run away from home at the slightest disagreement. Isn't it good to be here? Seriously, if you stay for two more days, I'll install a Relink brain-computer interface to make you an "invincible" good child. Seriously, I don't know who he took after for this temper.

"Oh, I see. It's alright, Xiao Hao. Just think of it as a vacation here. We Hafk aren't some terrorist organization, we won't confiscate your phone or anything. Oh, right, I also need to prepare a phone for [Zero]. Let's leave it at that for now. Just tell me or Ella if you need anything. Do you need a charger? Check if Ella has one in the drawer. I have some things to do, so I'll be going now!"

Zhang Hao: Huh? Wasn't I captured? Oh, I wasn't a prisoner after all. Oh well, I need to check if Xiaowen and the others have restored the internet.

Upon arriving at the new room, Zhang Hao immediately checked for any hidden cameras or similar devices. After finding nothing amiss, he took out his phone and began trying to contact the Special Operations Department.

After several unsuccessful attempts, Zhang Hao reluctantly put down his phone and lay down on the bed like a salted fish. Since he couldn't get in touch with anyone and couldn't let them know he was safe, he might as well continue being a salted fish.

Now that he was bored, Zhang Hao thought of Rometheus's appearance before and couldn't help but joke with [Zero]:

"[Zero], why did you run away before? I thought Rometheus was quite nice to you, right? Look, there's even a room specially prepared for you over there, and I even benefited from your help with that Relink brain-computer interface and stuff!"

In the realm of the mind, [Zero] pursed his lips and said helplessly:

"Hey, do you really think I developed my physical abilities through training?"

"I know, didn't you say that Rometheus used to give you those kinds of needles?"

[Zero] Recalling the extreme pain after each injection, he frowned and said:

"You know, there are no shortcuts to anything. The pain I felt was unbearable for ordinary people. At that time, I had the idea of ​​escaping. Also, when I was soaking in the nutrient solution, I heard this man say that everything was ready and that we could start preparing to install the Relink brain-computer interface on me."

"Huh? Did you think that installing a Relink brain machine would be very painful?"

Zero nodded silently. There was nothing he could do. Rometheus had injected Zero with a lot of reagents to give him a superhuman physique, which had somehow made the emotionless Zero feel fear.

Rometheus: But why did you run away just when you'd finished all the suffering and were about to start enjoying the sweetness? Oh dear, my kid seems to have a bit of a problem with his brain!

【Zero】：Damn it, why didn't you tell me sooner, Old Biden? (╬▔皿▔)╯

"Don't worry, as Sister Zoya told me before, pretending to relink your brain is like giving you a minimally invasive surgery. You'll be fine after a nap. Yeah, 9527, how many more points do I need to upgrade?"

Speaking of this, Zhang Hao suddenly remembered that he had promised [Zero] that he would rebuild his body. All his hopes now depended on how many surprises 9527 could bring him. He wondered what the Level 4 shop would give him.

"At your current pace, you'll be able to level up in another week! This system has thoughtfully prepared a special gift for you!"

Upon hearing this, Zero glanced coldly at the ball of light, number 9527, and asked in a low voice:

"Wasn't this compensation specifically prepared for me? When did it become compensation specifically for Xiao Hao? Are you trying to scam him?"

9527 blocked Zhang Hao before [Zero] even finished his first sentence. Oh dear, he almost gave himself away. If Zhang Hao knew he'd secretly stolen so many of his points...

9527 quickly shook her head. No way Xiao Hao doesn't want her anymore! ヽ(*。＞Д＜)o゜

"Shh! Shut up right now, you almost got me killed, you bastard! What do you mean by 'got Xiao Hao killed'? This is a ritual I give my host, you know? You have no sense of romance. If you leak what I'm telling you again... Hmph, you can wait until Xiao Hao reaches level 5 before giving yourself to him!"

[Zero]: Oh. (? o_o)?

Meanwhile, Rometheus arrived at the office and eagerly began ordering his Black Hawk team to search for Zero's whereabouts in Asara around the clock. He wanted his son to learn from Xiao Hao, because the difference in skill was only apparent through comparison.

Rometheus: Damn it, the thought that such a lovely child was discovered first by that old woman Demulan... ugh.

Demruyn: (Playing with the North Star in her hand) Oh? You dare call me an old woman? I don't think I'm that much older than you, do I? And you're not the one who made me look like this, are you? Hmm? Speak! Look me in the eye, you little brat!!!

Rometheus: I'm sorry, I was wrong. ≡(▔﹏▔)≡

Ella shook her head as she watched Rometheus get busy. She had let Zero wander around outside for so long without any concern, but now that he's seen someone else's child, sigh! Look at him, he's panicking now. Let's see if he can find the child now that he's in such a hurry.

"Are there really people who look so alike?"

Ella took out an old cell phone and scrolled to a name she hadn't contacted in a long time, but after thinking for a while, she put the phone away.

"Sigh, forget it, let's not bother our senior sister anymore. She's already gone to GTI, it's better to contact her less. Yeah, let's get Xiao Hao a new phone. Let's go, this Rometheus is making too much noise here."

Chapter 217 Detective Demulan

The next day, at the space base.

“Ms. Demouran, here are all the documents that require your approval for the redevelopment of the industrial zone.”

Unlike Rometheus, who was preparing to happily search for his son, Demulan felt that it would be easier to go to Longbow Valley and kill that damned Reiss than to sit in his office.

Demulan: I should never have come here as a security director. These guys have turned me into a nuclear-powered bull. If my Relink brain-computer interface breaks down one day, I'll just die right here.

Rometheus: No, no, no, one slacker like me is enough for the entire Hafk Group. You should just stick to being a hard-working corporate slave. If your Relink brain-computer interface breaks down, I'll get you a replacement immediately, so don't worry. (～o￣3￣)～

"Okay, put it there, Mary. Also, Mr. Richard is about to hold a meeting, go and send a message to the higher-ups."

Just then, Demulan's phone rang. Demulan picked it up and looked at it. Oh? He didn't expect it to be that woman Audrey calling. What could she possibly want from him at this hour?

"Hey, Audrey, is there something you need?"

Demulan was always wary of Audrey, a woman with a rather cunning mind. After all, compared to Robert, that big fool, Audrey was like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows.

Nameless: Oh? A venomous snake lurking in the shadows? And what am I now?

"Hey! Ms. Desmulan, Miss Audrey... is dead!"

Upon hearing this news, even someone as powerful as Demulan was so shocked that his Relink brain shut down. What?! Although Audrey's position wasn't that high, she was still a genuine high-ranking member of Hafk! Whose subordinate was so brave that he could kill a high-ranking Hafk member right under her nose?

"What?! Explain yourself! Audrey is dead? How is that possible?"

On the other end of the phone, Audrey's former butler sobbed uncontrollably as she spoke:

"I...I noticed my young lady hadn't left the house all day, so I tried knocking on the door to call Miss Audrey out, but after knocking for a long time, there was no response. Then...I tried to push the door open, but found it was locked. I tried to use the key, but discovered the door was locked from the outside. When I went in, Miss Audrey was lying on the floor, dead."

After hearing the butler's words, Demulan's head was throbbing. He already had a ton of trivial matters waiting for him on the table, and now this major accident had occurred! And it seemed that Audrey's death wasn't even a natural one.

"Never mind how she died. You protect the scene now, and I'll take some men there right away."

Demulan hung up the phone immediately and fixed his gaze on Rometheus on the screen.

Demoulin: Hey bro, let's do some cosplay! I'll be Sherlock Holmes, and you can be my Watson. (～￣▽￣)～

"Hey? Demulan, what the hell do you want now? Let me tell you, I'm not doing any work. I haven't even finished dealing with the satellite debris on my own side yet!"

When Rometheus saw the call from Demulan, his heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Demulan's information network is that powerful? He had only brought Zhang Hao here the day before, how did she know? No, no, it could be something else.

“Audrey is dead. I need you to help me investigate.”

Upon hearing this, Rometheus's eyes lit up, and he jumped up amidst Zhang Hao's bewildered gaze, saying to Demulan:

"Really? Audrey is dead? That's great... I'm so heartbroken. Where's Robert? Is he with Audrey?"

Demulan was also speechless at Rometheus's outrageous statement. If this call record were to be leaked, he and Rometheus would probably die ten times over!

"Get serious. This time, we don't know who assassinated the top brass of Hafk. I've already asked Audrey's nanny to secure the scene. You take your Blue Eagle helicopter directly there. I'll be there soon."

"Hey, hey, hey, I haven't agreed yet! What the hell, is this some kind of forced sale?"

Rometheus was about to refuse, but to his surprise, Demulan had already hung up the phone, leaving Rometheus with no right to refuse.

"Um... Xiao Hao, I probably can't take you for a drive today. I have work to do, and I need to fly the helicopter there. How about next time you have some time, I'll let you fly my Blue Eagle helicopter yourself?"

Rometheus looked at Zhang Hao awkwardly. Just a few seconds ago, he had said he would take Zhang Hao for a ride in the Blue Eagle helicopter. He never expected that he would be proven wrong so suddenly.

"It's alright, Uncle Rometheus. Your work is important, so you should go quickly."

Rometheus: Sigh, how come other people's kids are all so well-behaved? Why is my unfilial son so disobedient?

Rometheus then boarded a Blue Eagle helicopter and headed to Audrey's private estate. Meanwhile, Desmulan informed Robert and Richard of Audrey's death, leading to the cancellation of the meeting that was supposed to be held that evening.

Rometheus: Woohoo! Hooray! When is Robert going to go with Audrey? That way I can get another break.

Meanwhile, Demulan, who was relatively close by, also got into a car and headed to Audrey's estate. As for the piles of documents on the table, Demulan said that this was a test for Mary. If she could complete it without her, Mary would be one step closer to becoming Hafk's best secretary.

Mary: Oh my gosh! Power, power is surging forth! Ms. Desmoulins, you can go ahead and handle the case with peace of mind. Leave these tasks to me!

Several tens of minutes later, Desmoulins and Rometheus successfully met at the gate of the manor. Upon disembarking from the plane, Rometheus offered Desmoulins a "friendly" greeting:

"Damn it, could you at least tell me you were going to bomb a satellite next time?! You know you did manage to keep this operation a secret from those people, but have you thought about the civilians in Baksh?"

Demulan rolled his eyes at Rometheus:

"Oh, Dr. Luo, who has taken so many lives, still has such a conscience? If you're so capable, then don't ask me for reimbursement. Besides, this explosion was caused by that guy Reis. If you're so capable, go to him and yell at him!"

"I...I did it to better serve more people. Sigh, I can't reason with someone like you. Let's go, let's finish this quickly, I need to go back!"

Chapter 218 The Extraordinary Assistant Rometheus

Demulan didn't bother to continue talking to Rometheus, and the two of them walked into Audrey's manor one after the other.

Audrey's butler, upon seeing Desmoulins and Rometheus arrive, hurriedly went to greet them.

“Ms. Demurean, and... Dr. Rometheus, you’ve finally arrived.”

Rometheus (with a dark expression): Damn it, she can recognize Demulan at a glance but can't recognize me at a glance, how infuriating! How could I possibly be inferior to this woman!

"Take me to see Audrey's room, and tell me about everything else you think is suspicious lately."

Demulan followed the butler upstairs to Audrey's room. The first thing Demulan saw when he pushed open the door was Audrey lying under the window.

"Is everything inside exactly as it was?"

After looking at the layout of the room, Desmoulins asked:

"Yes, Miss Demulan, apart from coming in and checking on Miss Audrey's condition, I haven't touched anything else."

At this moment, Rometheus walked up to Audrey, put on gloves, and turned her over from where she was lying on the ground. He examined her closely. Seeing this, Demulan told the butler to wait outside.

"Did you find anything?"

Demulan stepped forward and, after a quick glance, found that Audrey had no injuries, but the large, dark red mark on her neck made Demulan look at Rometheus. Had she been poisoned? That was Rometheus's area of ​​expertise.

"She was poisoned, and by two different toxins at the same time. One is a biological toxin that Hafk is still developing. This stuff won't kill her, but it will drive her insane. The other one, I can't tell, but it's definitely the direct cause of Audrey's death. I need to take Audrey back later to have it checked to find out exactly what kind of toxin it is."

After examining the body, Rometheus shook his head, indicating that he couldn't directly determine why Audrey had died. There was nothing here, and he couldn't figure it out for the time being.

"Then take it back later. Remember to sew it up properly when you're done. After all, you're a high-ranking executive in the group, so you should leave intact."

Then, Demulan began to look at the layout of the room. When he saw the makeshift bed next to the large bed, Demulan's eyes narrowed.

"It seems Audrey has been with the murderer all along, but she shouldn't have been unable to find a way to ask us for help. Besides, according to what the butler told me before, Audrey's behavior started to become strange quite a while ago. Her room no longer needed to be cleaned by servants, and she dismissed many maids, replacing them with Haffk's soldiers."

Rometheus opened the window, looked around, and said nonchalantly:

"Maybe that person has some kind of leverage over us. Isn't that how it always goes in TV dramas? The outside of the window is too clean. The murderer escaped through the window. Hey, it's pretty clean."

Demulan, too lazy to pay attention to the unreliable Rometheus, began to carefully examine the corners of the room, trying to find some clues.

"Can you determine how long ago Audrey was poisoned by that biological toxin?"

Seeing the clean crime scene, Demulan stood up helplessly and asked Rometheus, who was still examining Audrey's body.

"It's been less than two weeks, but... I remember we had a meeting at your place before, and at that time I don't think there was anything unusual about Audrey's neck."

Demulan opened Audrey's dressing table, glanced at the condition of the items inside, and said calmly:

"It probably wasn't very obvious to begin with, and she must have used these cosmetics to cover it up on purpose, otherwise I would have noticed."

Now even Rometheus is caught in the trap:

"Huh? You mean she chose to hide it from us even though she knew she was poisoned? Hmph, that's really something! No wonder she's a high-ranking member of Hafk. Don't you think it's like a tree? The higher you are, the more sunlight you absorb, the deeper your roots will sink into the darker ground. Isn't this how she ruined it?"

Demulan frowned and interrupted Rometheus's remarks, which were detrimental to the group's unity. Although she knew that Rometheus didn't care about what the Hafk Group could offer him, he was still a high-ranking member of the group, and there were some things he couldn't say carelessly.

"You better shut up for a second. If Robert were here, you'd be getting a call from Mr. Jacob tomorrow."

Rometheus scoffed, saying that he couldn't be bothered to play mind games with that trash Robert; otherwise, that kind of rich kid would be dead without even knowing how he died.

"Have you discovered anything else? I'm tired, let's call it a day!"

Rometheus watched Demulan frantically searching the room and yawned boredly. What was there to investigate? It was just Montbell—no, now it's Nameless. He just came in and poisoned Audrey, and then, I wonder if the two of them made some kind of deal. Audrey had been keeping Nameless's existence a secret. You see, in the entire Asara, only Audrey's manor had an information jammer installed, and Nameless hadn't shown up at all. Where else could he have gone? It was obvious!

But could he say that out loud? Rometheus said that was impossible. After all, this was his best friend's child, and he had to help him out no matter what. "Sorry, Demulan, you'd better think about it yourself. You should be grateful if I don't hold you back!"

"What kind of deal could Audrey possibly make with the killer? Even if it meant risking her life? People like Audrey are usually very cautious. How did that person manage to do it?"

Anonymous: Is it that difficult? It's just pressing a gun against her head, is that so hard?