The Seventh Base

Capítulo 1192: Chapter 237: Elimination

A dozen days later, Xu Mo finally narrowed his focus to three powers and clarified some basic information, excluding all others.

The final three forces were: first, the Duffy, who started his business over a hundred years ago. He developed at a very fast speed and his development was very smooth, including industries like energy, finance, and technology. The Odin Family holds shares, and there’s a lot of complexity involved, making them a possible suspect.

The second was Thunder God Technology, a company that primarily produces technological products, including Mecha, weapons, etc. Their products are of very high quality and have a very high market share.

The third target was the Star Ring Company. Previously, Victoria said she didn’t know much about this company, but after Xu Mo’s investigation, he discovered that this company is not simple at all. They are engaged in the production of high-end technology products and target the top-tier customer base, inaccessible to ordinary people. This is why even Victoria doesn’t know much about the Star Ring Company.

In reality, within the upper echelons of Asgard, Star Ring Company is quite well-known. According to Xu Mo’s investigation, those who can truly contact the Star Ring Company are all ‘big figures’ in Asgard, known within the ‘circle’.

These three forces all have potential.

However, Xu Mo’s investigation came to a halt. He found that without a useful identity in Asgard, it’s very difficult to reach the higher-ups of these forces. He had contact with lower-level individuals who certainly wouldn’t know Fred’s identity; they themselves couldn’t reach the high-ups.

During this time, Xu Mo often contacted Victoria. There were many things she needed to be asked about. Sometimes, Victoria would take the initiative to inquire because, due to the Life Source Liquid, she felt she owed Xu Mo, and thus was very attentive to Xu Mo’s affairs.

The Life Source Liquid was nothing for Xu Mo’s wealth, but for Victoria, it was an astronomical figure, an unattainable thing for her.

“Mr. Zeus.”

At this moment, Xu Mo received a communication from Victoria.

“Victoria, is there something you need?” Xu Mo asked with a smile.

“Yes.” Victoria nodded, “Previously Mr. Zeus mentioned the Duffy family, and coincidentally, I met a client yesterday who is from the Duffy family. I wonder if I can try to arrange a meeting with him for Mr. Zeus?”

“Can you arrange a meeting?” Xu Mo asked.

“I’ll try,” Victoria said, knowing that someone of great importance like the Duffy family had their exclusive manager services. Usually, someone of that caliber would be difficult for Victoria to approach.

So, arranging a meeting was even less likely.

However, Victoria felt that the Mr. Drake she met yesterday seemed a bit… interested in her.

Victoria had encountered such Young Masters before, and usually avoided them like the plague.

But this time, thinking of Xu Mo, Victoria felt that she might be able to do something for Mr. Zeus.

At this moment, Victoria was also a bit conflicted. After hanging up with Xu Mo, she took a deep breath and dialed the contact number on the card Drake had left.

‘It’s just about arranging a meeting for Mr. Zeus.’

Victoria thought to herself, feeling a bit more daring. If she could help Mr. Zeus, it would be repaying the favor for the Life Source Liquid.

She knew why she felt a slight disappointment when opening the gift back then, because although Xu Mo gave her such a precious item, it essentially amounted to a reward. She had previously refused a reward because, deep down, she didn’t want it to seem like such a transactional relationship.

Subconsciously, she still held onto a tiny bit of wishful thinking, though she understood this was reality, and it was the Life Source Liquid, after all; she should feel satisfied.

……

The next day, below the Asgard Tower.

Xu Mo and Victoria were waiting here, surrounded by people coming and going, with flying devices bustling above.

At this moment, a sleek, perfect curve flying device swooped down, hovering over Xu Mo and Victoria.

A flat, oval-shaped flying saucer, a symbol of upper-class figures.

The saucer’s hatch opened, and a beam of light appeared below. A young silhouette stepped down slowly, landing in front of Victoria.

Drake noticed Xu Mo beside Victoria and his expression changed slightly; the smile faded and became cold.

“Mr. Drake.” Victoria took a step forward and greeted with a smile, slightly bowing, “This is Mr. Zeus, my friend.”

“Zeus, a great honor to meet you, Mr. Drake.” Xu Mo extended his hand towards Drake.

But Drake did not respond, standing still, his eyes scanning the two with a hint of disdain.

Drake was of the fourth generation of the Duffy family, specifically the great-grandson generation of Duffy.

This generation already had many members, some excellent and some prodigal sons. Drake was among the latter. The Duffy family didn’t have high expectations for these scions, only requiring them to daily indulge in pleasure, with the family providing a fixed allowance for their indulgences.

They even only had the rights to use the family flying saucers. Because of this, Victoria was able to make contact with him. If he were a core member, Victoria would have no chance to approach such a client.

Drake, using the Duffy family identity, mastered pleasure in all forms. Seducing women was naturally one of them. With the Duffy family backing and access to the flying saucer, he had tremendous allure and invincibility among middle-class and ordinary women.

Upon meeting Victoria yesterday, Drake keenly sensed that this woman was rather pure, with quite the looks, worth pursuing, and thus he left his card.

Sure enough, he received news from Victoria, assuming he had caught another one today. He hadn’t expected an extra person, thus he was naturally displeased.

Xu Mo withdrew his hand, not too concerned. Being one of Asgard’s top families, the Duffy Family’s offspring are naturally very proud. However, he could deduce at a glance that this person was probably not an important figure in the Duffy Family and was unsure if he knew any key information.

“Mr. Drake, we’ve already booked a restaurant. Would we be honored to invite you for dinner?” Victoria bent over and said, although Drake was very rude, she knew the status of this family offspring, and she indeed had another purpose: to help Mr. Zeus, she had to put on a smiling face.

Seeing Victoria bending over with a smile, Drake felt very comfortable. In the family, he was mostly a marginal figure, not receiving respect, so outside, he especially enjoyed the taste of flattery.

His gaze unabashedly appraised Victoria, from top to bottom, admiring Victoria’s tall and beautiful figure, and he glanced at Xu Mo beside her, a playful smile appeared on his face.

Is this man Victoria’s boyfriend?

Otherwise, why would Victoria help him like this?

Although Drake was a marginal figure, he was not stupid. He could naturally see that Xu Mo needed him, so Victoria was connecting the dots and sacrificing a bit of dignity. Probably only a boyfriend would do this, right?

Thinking of this, Drake suddenly developed a thought, somehow feeling a different kind of thrill.

“No need for a dinner, if there’s anything, Miss Victoria can speak directly.” Drake suddenly smiled.

Victoria looked at Xu Mo beside her, only to see Xu Mo looking at Drake and asking, “Mr. Drake, I want to work in the technology industry in Asgard, but I have no connections, so I invited Mr. Drake. I wonder if you can help me out?”

Xu Mo was actually speaking nonsense. He could clearly see what kind of person Drake was, understanding that the other party had no power. But since Victoria had gone to this extent, he had to play along.

“You?” Drake glanced at Xu Mo, yet another delusional madman. However, he smiled and said: “It’s not impossible.”

Victoria, listening to the question and answer between the two, was a bit stunned. Was it a bit too direct?

Did something go wrong?

“Mr. Drake, are you really willing to help?” Victoria asked in a low voice.

“Of course, since it’s Miss Victoria’s friend, it’s my friend too. Just a small matter.” Drake said: “Okay, have your friend prepare a proposal first, and then Miss Victoria, contact me. I will send the address to you. Please deliver it personally, and I will take a detailed look.”

Victoria’s face changed slightly, asking her to deliver it personally?

“Is Miss Victoria unwilling?” Drake asked with a mocking smile.

Victoria looked at Xu Mo beside her, and seeing this, Drake’s smile grew even wider. He continued: “It would be best if you prepared it tonight and brought it over. By then, I will certainly help…”

As he said this, he turned around and said: “I have other matters, so I won’t stay long. I’ll send you the address later.”

After he finished speaking, Drake returned to the flying device and left, piercing through the sky.

After he left, Victoria looked at Xu Mo and said in a low voice: “Sorry, Mr. Zeus, it was naive of me.”

“It’s alright, I still have to thank you.” Xu Mo responded.

“I haven’t done anything.” Victoria gave a bitter smile. At this moment, she received a message. After looking at it, Victoria’s expression changed drastically, becoming exceptionally ugly.

It was a message from Drake with an address to a hotel, stating that Miss Victoria is welcome anytime.

“Phew…” Victoria took a deep breath, calming her mood. This matter was indeed her mistake, naively thinking she could connect the dots, only setting herself up for humiliation.

“What’s wrong?” Xu Mo asked.

“Nothing.” Victoria smiled and shook her head: “Sorry for wasting Mr. Zeus’ time.”

“It’s already dinner time, may I have the honor of inviting Miss Victoria for dinner?” Xu Mo asked with a smile.

Victoria was taken aback, then she gave a bright smile and said: “Of course.”

She did not mention Drake’s message, not wanting to affect Xu Mo’s mood.

But what she didn’t know was that Xu Mo had already seen it.

That evening, Drake was found dead in the hotel, the cause of death being a dispute with his guard, who killed him and then committed suicide.

But in fact, Drake had a very good relationship with his guard because the two had done many despicable things together, which ultimately led to their deaths.

Afterwards, Xu Mo excluded the Duffy Family.

Although Drake was not a core figure, he was a descendant of the Duffy Family, so he vaguely knew some internal family matters, having heard about them from family elders.

From Drake’s memories, Xu Mo learned.

Besides owning shares in the Odin Family, the Duffy Family’s influence had another important background, which was Xu Mo’s ‘old acquaintance’.

This background turned out to be the Church!

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