Ross Child's Scheme

Name: Ross Child

Gender: Male

Age: 15

[Family: The Child Family]

[Genetic Level: Unknown]

[Special Ability: Unknown (Possibly Gambiter)]

[Other abilities: Possesses an amazing mind and terrifying calculation skills]

[Is he/she wanted: No]

[Criminal history: No]

[Special Event: He was invited to join Monster Encampment, but declined the invitation.]

"This young master of the Child Family showed his genius from the age of two. In less than a year, he learned to speak twenty-three languages and write eight. By the age of five, he was fluent in more than one hundred and thirty languages. That year, he also came into contact with four-dimensional chess, which involves spatial and temporal dimensions, and in less than three months, he relentlessly challenged chess masters on the SkyNet, even defeating the national champion of the then -Fei Me Universe Country. After that, he began to study physics, and at the age of eight, he obtained a doctorate in space physics and a doctorate in strategy from the Royal Academy of the Fei Me Universe Country. At the age of ten, he became a visiting professor of strategy at the Royal Academy and switched to studying genetics. Two years later, he obtained a doctorate in modern genetics, with his research focus on directed evolution of genes. Later, at the age of thirteen, he resigned from his position as a visiting professor and rarely appeared in public."

The Sea Emperor quickly uncovered information about the Child Family's Young Master, but there wasn't much usable information.

The Child Family seems to have protected the boy very well; there are hardly any photos of him on SkyNet. Even the most recent close-up photo was taken when he was thirteen.

"This guy seems quite formidable, with a very high IQ, and his special ability is suspected to Go Master 'Chess Master'," the Sea Emperor said, projecting a description of the Go Master's ability.

[Special Ability: Go Master]

[Ability Description: Capable of treating a war like a game of chess. All opponents are merely pawns in his eyes. Based on information gathered from his opponents, he can accurately predict their future actions.]

[Skill Deficiency: Judgment results may sometimes be influenced by unknown information.]

"We've encountered this kind of opponent before, like that guy named Walter on the Titan Star of the Long Teng Universe Country. He was the one who devised the plan to wipe us out. However, something unexpected happened in the end, and the matter was dropped." Sea Emperor's tone didn't sound relaxed. When facing an opponent with such a strong sense of the big picture and a keen sense of strategy, Gu Ding Team is at a disadvantage.

In terms of intelligence and calculation ability alone, Sea Emperor is virtually unmatched. However, he is not human, and his way of thinking differs from that of humans. His calculations cannot take into account factors such as a person's upbringing and personality changes. Furthermore, the personal information obtained from the SkyNet is very limited; only by interacting with the person in real life or with their close friends can one truly and accurately determine a person's true situation.

"If his calculation ability is truly comparable to someone with the abilities of Go Master, then he should have also foreseen the possibility of both missions failing." Liliath's brows furrowed. "In other words, he very likely anticipated that after his two provocations, you, Gu Ding, would turn the tables on him. This could be his third plan: to get you to go to his Coming-of-age ceremony party. Although it seems we have the upper hand now, he has actually already achieved his goals. If that's the case, then this enemy is truly terrifying..."

"If he really was invited to the Monster Encampment as rumored, then it means that his IQ, even if not at level X, should be close enough," the Sea Emperor speculated. "People like him are unlikely to abandon their goals halfway, and since his first and second plans have been exposed, he hasn't come up with a third plan to compensate. That can only mean one thing: his third plan is already in progress. In other words, we've been outmaneuvered by him."

"What if we don't go?" Elsa, who always found this kind of thing too complicated, offered the simplest suggestion. "Didn't Gu Ding say he was going to visit? We can lie to him and actually not go, just to annoy him."

"It's no use. We're already under his surveillance. If we deviate from our course, he'll definitely find a way to force us to change course. I believe he's already planned everything." Faced with such an adversary, the Sea Emperor had to make the worst-case scenario assumption.

"We don't need to get entangled with his Small Soldier fry; it's a waste of time and exposes our strength. It will only give him more time to make more thorough preparations." Gu Ding nodded. "Therefore, striking straight at the heart of the enemy is the best approach."

"When is his Coming-of-age ceremony?" Liliath asked.

"Eighteen days later," the Sea Emperor replied. "The location is on Red Shield Star, where the Child Family headquarters is also located. It is said that a demigod guards it. The security level of the entire planet ranks among the top five in the Fei Me Universe Country."

"That must be the reason why he was so confident in inviting me." Gu Ding nodded after hearing the Sea Emperor's explanation.

"That's right, because the security system on the entire planet is maintained by semi-automatic machinery, supposedly designed by a master craftsman from the remnants of the Mechanical Race. It will cause me some trouble, but with Robert around, it's not a big problem." Sea Emperor was also compiling relevant information about Red Shield Star at the moment.

"How long will it take to get from here to there?" Gu Ding asked.

"If driving normally, it should take about fifteen days to arrive."

"Then everyone should take advantage of this time to cultivate and improve their strength. We'll set off early tomorrow morning."

Meanwhile, on Red Shield Star, a handsome young man sat ramrod straight at his desk, watching a series of video projections. He wore a neat blue suit, with an immaculate white shirt underneath, and a black striped tie tightly fastened to the collar, making him look nothing like a teenager.

On the projector in front of him were videos of the Gu Ding Team's battles.

As he stared at those videos, a strange light flickered in his eyes.

"Ross, are you still watching Gu Ding and his videos so late?" A pretty girl suddenly appeared behind the boy, and she looked somewhat similar to him.

"Lucia? I didn't even ask you why you came into my room so late." Ross turned around and glanced at her.

"How can you talk to your older sister like that?" Lucia her lips. "I live right across from you, and I saw your lights were on so late, so I came over to say hello out of politeness. Do you have a problem with that?"

"Um... didn't you want to see Gu Ding? I've already invited him to my Coming-of-age ceremony, and he'll be there too." Ross said, turning off the video projector. "It's getting late. I'm going to sleep now. Make yourself at home."

"How did you do that? He shouldn't have accepted the invitation so easily." Lucia clearly surprised, but she also had some questions.

"Don't ask me that," Ross said, turning to leave.

"You orchestrated their scheme?" Lucia knew her younger brother well and had a pretty good idea of what he had done.

"All you need to know is that they're coming; nothing else matters," Ross said, picking up a toothbrush and starting to brush his teeth, his words muffled.

"Hey, you wouldn't have deliberately lured Gu Ding and the others here to create chaos, and then take the opportunity to escape from Red Shield Star?" Lucia seemed to have suddenly thought of something.

Ross pulled the toothbrush out of his mouth. He turned to look at his sister, who was only a few months older than him, and said, "Don't make things up without evidence."

"Don't I know you?" Lucia, hands on her hips and puffing out her cheeks. "If you don't tell me the truth, I'll go to Father and tell him about this."

"Fine, I give up." Ross rinsed his mouth before emerging from the bathroom. "That's right, the reason I lured the Gu Ding Team here is exactly as you guessed. It was to create chaos so I could escape this planet in the confusion."

"But have you considered the consequences of doing this?" Lucia was genuinely angry now.

"When Aunt Lan died, did the old man consider the consequences?" Ross's face darkened as he spoke of this.

"Sure enough, almost three years have passed, and you're still holding a grudge about that matter." Lucia changed upon hearing this.

"I was raised by Aunt Lan. I will remember that incident for the rest of my life." A sharp glint flashed in Ross's eyes.

"Do you know how many people will die if the Gu Ding Team clashes with us?" Lucia hoped to persuade her brother to change his mind.

"The Gu Ding Team doesn't have any demigods. Although Bigge strong, his weapon is just an ordinary weapon. It's not enough to kill a demigod. They will have some impact on the Child Family, but they won't wipe out the entire family. And I can take advantage of the chaos to leave this place that has imprisoned me for nearly sixteen years. If I really wanted the entire family to be wiped out, it wouldn't be the Gu Ding Team that would come, but Koude.Brad's Judicator Pirate Crew." Ross looked up at Lucia and explained calmly.

"No matter what, I have to tell Father about this." Lucia knew this was no laughing matter. Although Ross's calculations were generally accurate, she also knew that the Gu Ding Pirate Crew were not to be trifled with.

As Lucia turned to leave, Ross did not stop her; he simply watched Lucia leap out of the window.

"What a cunning man, even using his own sister." A black figure slowly emerged from the darkness. It was a woman's voice, but her body was completely shrouded in a black robe. Even in the shadows, a blood-red demonic head pattern could be vaguely seen on the chest of her black robe.

"It's not really about using him. I haven't spoken to the old man in years. I just asked Lucia to pass on a message. To warn him to be on high alert and prevent this millennia-old foundation from being destroyed." Ross glanced at the woman, his tone indifferent.

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The special forces medic, who had to retire due to injuries, thought that returning to the city would bring him an ordinary and peaceful life.

But his ability to foresee the future is destined to make his life extraordinary.

From the moment he left the military camp, he was already being pulled by the gears of fate into a wonderful and colorful world!

Who will rise and fall on the road ahead? Watch as he, through his glimpse into the future, transforms from a golden scale into a dragon amidst the turbulent winds... (To be continued...)