Chapter 7 - Obvious

So, how does the jail suit you, Ms. Veo ? Fowliang smirked..

It's fine thank you.. Why don't you send Larchen in here too.. i'll make him cozy..

So, you didn't learn your lesson, at all...

No.. i've learned it, i just refuse to give up... Why should i ?

You were doing fine in the north, believe me though, i sympathize.. with your situation, so...

So ?

So, we'll arrange you so that it'll be a jail break, then you'll go back to your "employer" but in reality spy for us.. I'll pray for your safety... And for you to choose the right side..

I refuse.. Ms. Veo said..

Fowliang sighed..

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Larchen was touring the site of the warehouse factories they set up in the city. The production line was getting prepped, various machinery moved around and made sounds. The process was reliable, but more than that now that the public has seen the use for the constructs, they gave their support.

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Larchen made his way back to the political council, he was a welcome guest.. at the least.

Larchen.. welcome, mayor said. Various sect leaders was also present, as well as other diplomatic representatives. You are just in time.

Larchen looked at Fowliang.

So, how do we take these villages and small fortifications back ? Perhaps your boyfriend could help Fowliang..

Larchen, what is the situation at the factory.

Well, we are recovering fast.. Thanks to the rapid payments from the alliance.. Probably would recover in about a week.. need some materials, that's not easy to come by..

How can that be ? Our sect stocks are unrivalled, we'll get what you need immediately..

A warrior was leaning to the wall, listening to the discussion.. Well, from my perspective.. she said.

Ah, this is..Aijemz.. she really helped us out in the battle.. Better listen to her wisdom...

These things don't number that much to be of real use.. She said..

Larchen didn't say anything..

Well, this region needs to be cleaned out.. Villages need help, other places.. Even a little bit helps.. I don't see why not, a sect elder said. All that is at our hands.. as easy as pressing a button..

Larchen cleared his throat, well.. Aijemz isn't incorrect, i've about 40 constructs left.. with some repairs and some new materials, considering the time restrictions, 20-30 more should be operational by day after tomorrow..

Ehm, so, what do you propose ?

Sorry, this is the the secretary general of the Shining Gate Sect, mayor whispered to Larchen, she's a pretty important person.

I've an idea in mind.. Larchen said.. I intend to.. set up a base of operations, then control these things from one place. But that is of course just their usual operating procedure, i've also devised a new mechanism so that these soldiers can be controlled by the cultivators themselves...

How so ? the secretary asked ?

From inside..

This created some gasps..

Silence please.. How would this work ? an elder asked.. ?

You keep the bodies safe, so the spirit can jump in.. taking control.. i'm sure you all have various disciples and sect members who are already talented in this method..

Various people nodded..

Then, Larchen continued, we release these people, or rather machines to the region.. And communicate with them through the base... It'll be an effective operation, and it won't attract the attention of the dragon agents..

So, what is the downside of this plan ? Aijemz asked, there is one right ?

Well, ive to collect your blood, in order to operate it.. most cultivators would outright reject it...

People frowned.. That was true..

More over.. It modifies their genetic structure..

What ? Someone was outraged, to what end ?

I don't know..For once, only me and Fowliang tested it, on ourselves...

Well, that's.. People started arguing..

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So how do you keep track of these things ?

There is a trace belt, which sends back signals..

Oh, that's, so how we calculate where every one is at that moment ? Is there a way to make some kind of.. screen ?

I don't know, is there ? Fowliang, Larchen asked, just like back at the sect, on the competition finals.. recording stones..

Well, sect leader could do it.. perhaps..

Then do it, we want to see it in real time.. If we can, we would provide you cultivators.. despite the .. drawback..

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There is another matter.. A huge amount of medicine are missing from the warehouses.. They.. disappeared, this is a huge scandal.. Who wants to look at this matter ?

The stuff is appearing in the market to be re sold.. We've to look into this matter, and where the money is flowing to..

We've to secure our food and medicine issues, before army goes on the offensive... this is a very urgent matter.. If we
wait any longer, extreme snow will settle in.. and both side will dig in.. and conflict will turn stale..

Larchen... let's do the tests, Aijemz, said, i'll volunteer... I'll find you a dozen or so candidates as well..

That's very generous..

Since you tried it first on yourself, then i've no objections.

Fine, this council is over.. Let's separate, half of us should track the medicine issue, the other half the construct tests..

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The place looks horrible.. an elder said.. He was wearing high society clothes, and some gloves on his hand. Is this what you call the market, looks like a slum.. At the corner there were some people protesting the congressional take over by the alliance council..

You've violated our rights... Someone shouted..

Now, what the hell is this ? Elder asked to members of his entourage.

They do what they can.. its how people are.. we just live in our own world..

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Okay, move the leg now... The construct moved in an haphazard manner..

Move your palm...

Aijemz did a palm punch from inside the construct. Its not bad, her voice sounded metallic..

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Hey you there, elder asked, where did yo get these medicine ?

Erhm, we've made it ourselves..

What a lie, it clearly came from alliance warehouses.. You better come clean now.. I don't have much patience to spend on you..

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Ehm, can another person be here, like you and Fowliang ?

Why.. Larchen asked.. you wanna have some fun ?

Maybe, with you... if you can... if Fowliang doesn't mind ?

She minds... a lot..

Oh, said Aijemz.. But don't be disheartened... Larchen added helplessly..

Fine, i don't need pity or reassuring.. I'm a big girl.. And i've big assets.. She still asked.. as a last attempt. Why don't you just ... jump in ? I won't tell... We''ll call it a victory celebration.. You can.. make sure, all the holes and crevices are filled correctly.. Reserve the place for your own... be my employee with a purpose ? Mark me in my dark places... Pick me, over Fowliang ? She's boring..

What the hell is up with you chicks these days ? You arent spying for dragon lords are you ? Are you going to try and take over my mind next ?

No, why...

I'm thinking maybe the fault is mine... I look... as i'd respond, or something.. Am i not serious about ?

What are you mumbling on about ?

Missing obvious things...