We're Too Close, It's Hard to Make a Move (Third Update) / Baldness Is a Strongman's Trademark (Fourth Update)
King Kong, who was the first to react, immediately grabbed his bone club and viciously pounded and smashed Godzilla, making the still confused Godzilla look much bigger.
Immediately afterwards, King Kong gripped the solid, snow-white thigh bone and viciously stabbed it toward Godzilla's right eye.
But at the last moment, the bone that had almost pierced Godzilla's eye socket froze in mid-air.
King Kong grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. His smug smile was somewhat ferocious. He climbed off the fat lizard, faced the setting sun, casually tossed aside his ancestor's bone club, and pounded his chest with both fists amidst an excited growl.
After Godzilla struggled to its feet under the phosphorescent glow of Mothra, the proud, fat lizard roared at King Kong, closed its eyes, and bowed its head, appearing extremely humiliated and unwilling.
King Kong's victory lasted only a moment Ancient Titans began to stir, their voices full of provocation.
"Roar!"
Just as the gorilla bared its teeth fiercely at the provocateur, Godzilla, accompanied by Mothra, stood behind King Kong, roaring, their attitude self-evident.
The roars of three heavyweight Ancient Titans caused the prehistoric behemoths to bow their heads in submission, but the sincerity of their submission remains unknown.
Very good. It can accept defeat, let go of past mistakes, has principles, and maintains its pride. I'm actually starting to like this fat lizard...
The archangel watching from the Hyperion slowly lowered his right arm, which had been supporting his chin, and a slight smile appeared on his lips, seemingly pleased.
The man casually grasped at the air, Flame Greatsword sliced vertically through the seawater, splitting it open and causing it to surge to both sides until the seabed was exposed.
Under this miraculous power, two monsters, as long as Meat Mountain of flesh, squeezed out from the Spatial Rift in the seabed, their eyes darting about on their shells, exuding an evil aura.
However, when these two ferocious-looking monsters saw Kevin, Jill Hera, and the Judicator Mina, they all let out baby-like babbling sounds, appearing very affectionate and docile.
These are the two Stage Five Gastrea that survived the Jenova incident. After a period of recovery and development, their destructive power should not be underestimated.
Even when combined, the two are no less formidable than a single ordinary Ancient Titans.
In addition, the four Pseudo-Herrscher flanking the left and right sides in mid-air, along with the encircling South Sea Fleet, pushed the tense atmosphere to its peak.
As the Mind Palace spread outwards, Kevin leaned back on his throne. With a gentle lift of his right hand, more than twenty spatial vortexes condensed and connected to the heads of the Ancient Titans.
The dark red greatsword that had previously emanated a hundred feet of light, though stuck in front of Kevin's knees, still exuded a chilling sharpness that intimidated all directions through the spatial link, sending shivers down the spines of the Ancient Titans.
"You have presented the demands of the Ancient Titans. Very well, I will give you the opportunity for equal dialogue."
"You like radioactive materials, right? No problem, room and board included..."
"I will resolve the issue of the abnormal geothermal activity in Canghai City in three days, but in the meantime, you must remain obediently within your quarantine zone..."
His words, though dignified, were tinged with gentleness. Suddenly, however, they turned sharp, Kevin's eyes narrowed, filled with murderous intent.
"Otherwise, I'll kill it!"
When the colossal angelic form, wielding Flame Greatsword, appeared above the Hyperion, its terrifying oppressive force instilled in the Ancient Titans awe of this superior predator.
"Fine, I'll change it. I want to reduce my workload..."
Kevin's cold aura subsided, as if he had thought of something. His right fingertips slid across the hilt of the sword, and he smiled slightly.
"Fine, whoever breaks the rules, I'll kill the two closest to you!"
"So, be a good girl..."
After delivering a "benevolent" declaration, Kevin dispelled his archangel avatar, grasped Flame Greatsword, leaped onto King Kong's shoulder, and simultaneously opened Spatial Rift, heading towards the vast mountains of southern Shenzhou.
Then, Godzilla let out a low growl, retreated, and submerged back to its underwater palace, while the monster Queen Mothra leaped into the spatial tunnel supported by Kevin and returned to her lair.
The remaining Ancient Titans, led by their leaders, fell silent. For these long-lived species, a mere three-day wait was certainly something they could afford.
In particular, they discovered another intelligent species that was not to be trifled with.
In the mountains of Yunnan, the Hyperion, having already made prior arrangements, traversed a Spatial Rift and landed on a sparsely populated open area, activating Optical Camouflage to conceal its outline.
The Fire Moth, the Xiong Bing Lian, and the Deep Sea Academy agents who had just boarded the pirate ship all disembarked from the warship, awaiting further instructions.
Kevin, on the other hand, stood out prominently, surrounded by the enormous bodies of King Kong, Mothra, and two Stage Five Gastrea.
It seems that Mothra's allegiance to the human side has not changed, and perhaps we can get some information out of it about the reasons for the changes in Canghai City.
The man smiled and waved to the colorful moths that were docilely perched in the forest, then turned his gaze back to the three large creatures, including King Kong. Kevin couldn't help but feel a headache coming on when it came to what to do with them.
But when he saw Dukao and his entourage, who were very conspicuous, on the helicopter that had arrived after hearing the news, he couldn't help but smile.
And here comes the buyer...
Chapter 721 (Section 755): Too Familiar, Difficult to Make a Move (Third Update)
"What? You want to auction off the usage rights to these Ancient Titans in the future? Did I hear that right?"
Dukao, who had just disembarked and taken over the surrounding defense work, was taken aback when he heard Kevin's "get-rich-quick scheme" and pulled him aside to ask him questions repeatedly.
Kevin smiled with narrowed eyes, nodded slightly, tore through space, and invited Dukao to his captain's cabin for a detailed discussion.
Using his access privileges, the man first retrieved the information he needed and presented it to Dukao, while carefully explaining the reasons.
"According to top-secret files circulating from the SCP Foundation and Monarch Organization, the Ancient Titans were originally one of the gods worshipped by humans. Everyone was an intelligent race on this This Planet, and initially there were few conflicts."
"They eat their radioactive materials, we live our slash-and-burn agriculture; there are no disputes, so our relationship is naturally good..."
"Subsequent changes in the geographical environment and the innovations in human society led to the two species going their separate ways, which was only natural..."
"As we transitioned and altered the Earth, entering the nuclear age, these Ancient Titans, acting as a maintenance mechanism for the ecosystem, naturally began to awaken and their activities gradually became more frequent..."
"But the question is, do I need to let this conflict fester?"
As Dukao flipped through documents thoughtfully, Kevin, after a moment's thought, spun around in his chair and shared his wildly imaginative idea.
"They need to feed on radioactive materials, so let them eat them. Due to the imperfections of early nuclear technology, some old, outdated materials are taking up space in warehouses, and disposing of them is a hassle..."
"Don't you think these Ancient Titans would be perfect for handling nuclear waste?"
"Moreover, entrusting them with the tasks of cleaning up Chernobyl in Ukraine, the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan, and Three Mile Island in the America is simply perfect..."
"In truth, we came with peace and friendship, not only to help the other side resolve its crisis and advocate for environmental protection, but also to get them to willingly spend money on us..."
The archangel's tone was far from holy; instead, it was full of shrewdness and cunning.
But halfway through his sentence, Dukao's hand, which was flipping through the documents, noticeably slowed down; without a doubt, he was tempted.
It's important to understand that the expenses for training the Xiong Bing Lian are Tianwen. Just the training of the first batch of inheritors of the God Creation Project alone has depleted most of the wealth accumulated over thousands of years since the Deno Galaxy fled to Earth.
If we don't find a way to open up new sources and show the country the benefits of training Xiong Bing Lian, it will be even more difficult to carry out subsequent training.
Although he was tempted, Dukao was still a cautious person and looked up to ask some questions that he had doubts about.
"Ancient Titans are scattered all over the world, are you sure you have ownership?"
"Godzilla, Mothra, and King Kong—the three most powerful Ancient Titans— are enough to command. Therefore, these monsters are now indirectly under my control. Or, if I don't take them over, who wants to take the job?"
"Won't releasing them like this cause unrest?"
"Sending them to a nuclear-contaminated area for a meal and to clean up some obsolete nuclear weapons inventory on the side—do they think they'd dare overturn their own dinner table? If they're tired of living, then we'll just sell their corpses..."
As he spoke, Kevin's answer was quite domineering, clearly indicating that he intended to exploit the group of Ancient Titans that had suddenly appeared.
"Forget about it. These guys are easy to take care of. Once they've eaten the radioactive waste on the surface, just let them roll back to the Earth's core to sleep."
"In fact, for the Ancient Titans, as long as humans on Earth take care of the environment, they would probably only have to think about eating and evolving for the rest of their lives."
"If it's not necessary, who would be so foolish as to come up to the ground and fight us for territory?"
This highly profitable investment gradually led Dukao to its downfall.
Kevin then added fuel to the fire, revealing the ugly face of capitalists.
"Radioactive materials, even as waste, are very expensive..."
"Besides the human side having to pay a processing fee, shouldn't those Ancient Titans who freeloaded also pay for their food?"
"No money, huh? Exploring mineral veins, tunneling, as long as you're willing to work, or even your own flesh and blood—we don't mind if you want to pawn it."
"These devices that can absorb and transform radioactive materials have, to varying degrees, greatly inspired nuclear technology research..."
After listening to Kevin's account, Dukao was visibly taken aback. He really hadn't expected that Kevin could commercially exploit a group of Ancient Titans to this extent.
Moreover, this heartless and corrupt bastard actually tried to profit from both sides—how shameless!
Kevin, however, showed no remorse whatsoever; on the contrary, he seemed rather smug. His nonchalant expression suggested that Dukao would accept the half-hearted offer he had made.
In fact, Kevin is arguably the most qualified to speak on the topic of Civilization Ascension.
Based on his experience in dealing with Calamity Mission, the dangers faced on the battlefield are not necessarily the key to turning a crisis into an opportunity.
The strategic priority should be to maximize the benefits of disasters that test human society, eliminate their harmfulness, and transform them into Civilization Ascension of civilization.
Upon reflection, Kevin had come all the way from Raccoon City, enduring countless hardships, yet the result was that he mastered more and more advanced technologies, his team grew bigger and bigger, and he even cultivated the behemoth that is the SCP Foundation.
In this process, Kevin made a tremendous contribution to turning a natural disaster into an opportunity for the Civilizational Leap, leaving behind a wealth of valuable assets for the entire human society.
As he pondered deeply, Dukao's brow furrowed and relaxed intermittently, but ultimately, the square-faced man seemed to have made a decision.
As a former military commander in the Deno Galaxy, Dukao's risk assessment and situation judgment were naturally quite good.
The existence of the Ancient Titans is a foregone conclusion, and expecting humanity to stop damaging the natural environment in the short term is simply wishful thinking.
Therefore, the Ancient Titans will inevitably be integrated into the process of Human Civilization in the future, and artificially raising and controlling the Ancient Titans population is a good option.
If we could also make a quick buck and develop some advanced technology from them, finding the weaknesses of these ancient creatures, why not?
The key point is that the partner is Godslayer is connected to five super-organizations; one should be careful with his windfall.
"Cooperation is fine, but can't you tell me why you've approached Super God Academy? I can't sleep if I don't find out..."
Dukao looked doubtful and gave a wry smile.
"Apart from the Roman Papal Legion, the rest are all too familiar; it's difficult to make a move..."
Kevin rubbed his thumb and forefinger together, looking melancholy.
Moreover, King Kong, Godzilla, and Mothra, the current three giants of the Ancient Titans, are mostly distributed along the coast and in the mountains of Shenzhou, and geographical advantage is also an important factor.
As for handing these projects over to the SCP Foundation or Anti-Entropy? Haven't you seen the recent economic sanctions? So don't be naive, lest you end up with nothing.
After Dukao dispelled his doubts, he had a deep and extensive discussion on how to arrange for the Ancient Titans to take up jobs and create social value in the future.
Just as the nobleman from Dexing finished asking for permission and was about to get up and leave, Kevin interlaced his fingers, rested his chin on his hand, and spoke in a calm and serene tone.
"Now that the business deal is done, aren't you going to explain things like the geomantic energy of Canghai City, the Kunlun dragon vein, or the Pangu Tomb?"
Dukao slowly turned around, reluctantly sat back down at the negotiating table, his expression slightly self-deprecating.
"I knew it, you wouldn't get your benefits so easily..."
Chapter 722, Section 756: Baldness is a standard feature of the strong (Fourth update)
Kevin is an extremely perceptive person with a terrifying intuition that allows him to peel away the fog of mystery to uncover the truth.
Coupled with his prophetic insight, a fairly intelligent mind, and willingness to gamble everything, he created a legend.
Therefore, when it really requires thinking, Kevin's moves, which may seem aimless, often play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the game.
A month ago, the mission he received from Hatsune Miku was to defend against the [Kunlun Beast Tide].
Following this, Fu Hua's questioning at the Super God Academy was somewhat meaningful, again mentioning two key terms: [Dragon Vein] and [Kunlun]...
Afterwards, a mutated life form called "Tai Sui" appeared at Shencheng Pharmaceutical in Sky Dome City. Although the crisis was resolved, it led to a new clue: "Anti-aging drug," or what might be called the "Immortal Elixir"...
The most famous legend about the elixir of immortality undoubtedly comes from Kunlun...
Interestingly, when Kevin was initially at a loss, General Duca provided many hints, such as [Dragon Blood] and [Kunlun, Sect of Qi Cultivation]...
Just as everyone was preparing to investigate the mystery of Kunlun Mountain, Godzilla, who had been relatively well-behaved in recent years, suddenly led a group of summoned Ancient Titans, all going online to forcibly demolish the Canghai City, which had undergone abnormal Earth Qi changes...
Before leaving, Fu Hua said that all the earth's veins and famous mountains in the nine provinces originated from the ancestral dragon vein. Kevin couldn't think of any other reason besides this so-called "dragon vein" that could bring Godzilla ashore.
Therefore, all the seemingly fragmented clues eventually circle back to the same point—Kunlun! There must be a huge hidden danger lurking here!
In the deathly silence, Kevin opened the classified file titled [SCP-CN-001-Dragon Vein] in the SCP Foundation's database and casually flipped through it.
The records here are vague and mysterious, making it difficult to obtain any specific information from them. In fact, the intelligence held by the SCP is far less comprehensive than that of Dukao and his team.
After all, after the most mysterious case of the Shencheng Pharmaceutical Case in Sky Dome City broke out, Dukao was able to conclude that it was related to [Kunlun], and even specified the terms [Qi Cultivator] and [Dragon Blood].
This nobleman from the Deno Galaxy seems to have been introduced far too comprehensively...
Perhaps they didn't intend to use him as a pawn, but Kevin drew two vague conclusions from it.