Trafford's Trading Club

Chapter 1686: Chapter 36: Teacher

In the current Destiny Organization, Kaia is considered quite senior — she was once rescued from a Sea Demon Clan base by the magic energy warriors of the Undersea City, along with Longgang, and later secretly joined the Destiny Organization with him.

Counting the time, Kaia has served the Destiny Organization for more than twenty years.

When her identity was revealed, everyone present couldn’t help but be startled… of course, more so by Kaia attending this meeting incognito.

“Alright, let’s clarify now!” After exposing Kaia’s identity, the man said in a deep voice, “What value does Joash have that makes it worth sacrificing so much to rescue him… Is it simply because he is your husband and you, Kaia, are one of the current elders of Destiny?”

Kaia couldn’t help frowning.

If she didn’t answer this question well, it could plant bad seeds in the Destiny Organization — now after the Longgang incident, the organization is in turmoil, and morale is at its lowest.

“Enough.” Master Karen tapped the cane in his hand at this moment, “The rescue of Joash was decided after a discussion between Longgang and me! If you have no trust in this matter, then you don’t trust either of us… Do you think Longgang is a person who would take action for personal emotional gains? He has saved you… saved most of you here! How Longgang truly is, you know better than I do!”

“Master—!” the man roared defiantly.

“Okay, I’ll tell you.” Kaia took a deep breath at this point, looked at everyone, and said in a deep voice, “I’ll explain the reason to you!”

“Kaia?” Master Karen frowned and looked over at this moment.

“Master, this is because the organization’s core values involve sacrificing for everyone, and there’s nothing to hide.” Kaia shook her head, “I believe many here know that my husband Joash is a researcher at the Sixth Institute. We also vaguely know that the Sixth Institute contains the Emperor’s secret to controlling and enslaving The People of the Underwater City… and Joash may have already grasped this secret!”

“Is it true?!”

A low murmur spread through the crowd.

The man who revealed Kaia’s identity angrily said, “Are you kidding?! You’ve been with Joash for almost twenty years, your children are nearly grown… have you not known all this time?!”

Kaia stepped up to confront the man, facing his furious gaze without yielding, “Joash’s identity as a secret researcher in the Sixth Institute might be directly under the Undersea City Emperor! He had to keep everything confidential, even from me, his wife! If it weren’t for the incident at the Sixth Institute and his capture by the kingdom government, I might not have known this! You may not believe me, but do you not even believe Longgang?!”

“He’s your brother!” The man sneered, “Don’t think I don’t know that secret… he’s your brother, willing to risk himself to save your husband, what’s strange about that?!”

Kaia coldly stared at the man, facing his aggressiveness, suddenly expressionless, “Three years ago, when you were being chased by the Gendarme Team, who nearly had their heart pierced rescuing you… who, upon returning, had only a breath left but still carried you back?”

The man instinctively avoided Kaia’s gaze, gritting his teeth, “Anyway, he’s a Sea Demon Clan hybrid, naturally has much stronger life force than us, who knows if he did it for his own reputation.”

Kaia said nothing, instead delivering a swift knee strike.

It was sudden, ruthless, directly knocking the man to the ground, spitting blood, his body convulsing in agony.

“He saved you, your life was supposed to be his… now, I’ll reclaim it on his behalf.” Kaia’s expression was icy, with not a hint of concealed murderous intent in her eyes.

She drew her sidearm from her waist, directly pressing it against the man’s forehead.

The man trembled in terror but screamed hysterically, “I’ve also served Destiny! I’ve risked my life, too! By what right do you kill me… why is your husband worth saving, and my wife, those suffering in the mines, not worth rescuing! Why still have such a Destiny?!”

He even grabbed Kaia’s gun, pressing it hard against his forehead, “Kill me! Kill me! You kill —! Kill me —! Kill!! Why don’t you kill!! Do it!!”

“What are you doing?! Separate them!” Master Karen couldn’t bear it anymore, his furious voice echoing in front of everyone!

Several men awoke as though from a dream, quickly bolting forward to separate the two with difficulty.

“The kingdom government is as tightly guarded as a drum, yet we’re having internal strife here! Have you forgotten the words you swore before joining the organization?” Master Karen roared furiously, “Lock them all up! Until they calm down, no one is allowed to release them!”

A man, hearing this, had to approach Kaia, whispering, “I’m sorry.”

Kaia sighed, loosening her grip, allowing the sidearm to slide from her palm and fall to the ground… she closed her eyes, letting herself be led away.

…

This discussion probably couldn’t continue; seeing this, Master Karen had no choice but to temporarily dismiss everyone… The members of the Destiny Organization each have different identities, living in various places and industries in the Undersea City, some leaving their posts for too long would cause suspicion.

The secret chamber used for the gathering was now empty, leaving only Master Karen, and the young man who had come in supporting him with Kaia initially.

“Konghai… do you think that Destiny should lie low for a while?” Master Karen kept rubbing the handle of his cane, looking up at the young man beside him.

Konghai, the name of the young man.

Upon hearing this, the young man replied, “The biggest problem with the Destiny Organization is that they have never seen hope. This unease only consumes their passion over time… even if we lie low, even if we train a new batch of people. But how long will you have to wait for a figure like Longgang to emerge again?”

Master Karen remained silent.

The young man Konghai continued slowly, “Longgang’s value isn’t just in his abilities, but also in his relationship with the Sea Demon Clan… frankly, losing Longgang is a loss Destiny cannot recover from in a hundred years.”

“You’re suggesting we should still rescue him?” Master Karen couldn’t help frowning deeply.

“It’s up to your decision.” Konghai said calmly, “After all, you are the leader of the Destiny Organization.”

Master Karen, however, gave a wry smile, “I don’t have that qualification, I’ve always been timid, cowardly, always hiding away… I only got this hot potato by enduring while those truly capable and hopeful died.”

Konghai emotionlessly said, “The dead have no value; the living do. Being able to survive till now is a talent in itself.”

Master Karen shook his head, remaining silent for a while before seemingly making some decision, then speaking softly, “The imperial palace sent me a notice, asking me to enter the palace to instruct a student… you’ll accompany me as my assistant to the imperial palace.”

“At this time?” Konghai frowned and curiously asked, “Student? Who is it?”

Master Karen shook his head, “I don’t know, but the appointment was directly issued by that Witch, and even the Gendarme Team was dispatched. The notification was delivered directly to my home… My housekeeper must have been frightened.”

“When do you plan to go?” Konghai asked again.

Master Karen thought for a moment, “Tomorrow morning… It’s too late today.”

Konghai nodded, “Then I’ll go back and prepare.”

“Go ahead.” Master Karen waved his hand, “I’ll stay here for a while… and think things over.”

…

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When meeting Lei Yaz, Boss Luo and the maid hadn’t had time to speak yet, the young man wrapped in bandages lowered his head apologetically, “I’m sorry! I’ve implicated you! I’m really sorry!”

“Why do you say that?”

Lei Yaz smiled bitterly, “It must be because of the Asla matter… I know during the competition the Asla situation. That is definitely not technology from the Undersea City. Look, even I can tell, how could the technicians from the Kingdom Government not know?”

Boss Luo smiled, “Even if that’s the case, it’s not your responsibility.”

Lei Yaz opened his mouth.

Boss Luo sat down, “Look, after we agreed to be your supporters, we started the modification of your Flywheel… Actually, we were prepared to be discovered even before the modification, and we considered some consequences.”

“And yet you still…”

Boss Luo smiled and said, “We are merchants… Merchants need to do business. This modification to Asla can be seen as a promotional advertisement. You should understand, no matter how good the written explanation is, it will never be as straightforward as actually demonstrating it in person.”

“So…” Lei Yaz immediately realized, “Your technology has caught the Emperor’s eye?!”

The maid chimed in, “Lei Yaz, currently we are temporarily staying in the imperial palace as guests. However, business matters are inconvenient to disclose to you.”

Lei Yaz nodded, “No problem… as long as I didn’t harm you.”

Luo Qiu suddenly asked, “You don’t blame us for using your participation in the Flywheel competition?”

Lei Yaz smiled bitterly and said, “Just like you said, everyone must be responsible for their words and deeds… Initially, when I said I wanted you to help me participate in the competition, I should have considered many things… The good side and the bad side, I should have thought about them both. But I’m too young, I don’t blame anyone. Besides, because of Asla White Kirin, I’ve actually competed with the Emperor to the end, something unimaginable before… Let’s just call it even.”

“If you think it’s fair, then good.” Boss Luo casually smiled.

Lei Yaz said helplessly, “But if there’s a next time, could you tell me earlier… when Asla suddenly spoke to me, it really startled me… what did it call itself, White… White God?”

“Don’t mind it.” The maid smiled slightly and said, “It’s just a flawed thing… Due to its inherent deficiencies, it’s easily angered and egotistical.”

Lei Yaz was left puzzled but dared not ask much… The magical thing hidden inside Asla is probably what these two used for their dealings with the Emperor.

“Unfortunately… now Asla has been reclaimed by the Kingdom Government.” Lei Yaz apologized, “Will this cause you any losses… if the technicians of the Kingdom Government crack the technology on Asla, then will your business with the Emperor…”

The maid said calmly, “How long has the magic energy technology of the Undersea City been developing?”

Lei Yaz said instinctively, “Magic energy technology existed even before the Era of Calamity… Considering the current timeline of the Undersea City, it’s probably at least… well, I don’t know the exact total time.”

“They will need at least the same amount of time to produce a new Asla White Kirin.”

Listening to the confident words of this elder sister, Lei Yaz was shocked… yet skepticism arose within him, but it’s outweighed by his growing curiosity, “You… who exactly are you?”

“Merchants who sell anything.” This time it was Boss’s answer, “Merchants willing to sell products to every customer… even every person, as long as they sincerely wish to trade.”

Lei Yaz shook his head, “What strange rules… Are merchants in the mainland world all like this?”

Boss Luo smiled and said, “Speaking of which, the Undersea City’s business model might be better than the current business of the mainland world.”

Lei Yaz’s eyes lit up, “Could you tell me about the mainland world? The academy contains very little about it… Even if there is, it’s the environment before the Undersea City sank! What level has the mainland world developed to now… and besides phones, are there any other technologies?”

Boss Luo looked at Lei Yaz briefly and suddenly asked, “You seem to have something on your mind, don’t you?”

Lei Yaz was stunned, then smiled bitterly, nodded, and said, “A lot has happened, and my mind is in chaos… I can’t clear it, so I want to do something to divert my attention.”

Boss Luo smiled, “If you feel it’s okay, we’re willing to be your listeners.”

Lei Yaz instinctively opened his mouth… but suddenly a resistant signal within his body flickered — but it came and went quickly. He immediately transitioned from unwillingness to feeling that it might not matter if he spoke.

Thus, Lei Yaz opened his mouth and said helplessly, “Well, after seeing the Emperor today, I somehow became the Prince of the Undersea City…”

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PS: As usual