Chapter 1496
Adrian's Schemes
Chapter 1496 Adrian's Schemes
When Lin Fan arrived, the Graystone settlement was already in a state of devastation.
Collapsed houses, charred wood, and broken planks were scattered everywhere.
Corpses were everywhere, some mutilated, some charred, and some whose dying struggles could still be discerned...
Blood flowed everywhere, pooling into dark red streams that emitted a strong, pungent stench.
Thick smoke billowed into the sky, turning the black night sky a dark red.
“Oh my God!” Antonio couldn’t help but blurt out in his native tongue.
Even the thousand-year-old one lowered its constantly wagging tail.
Lin Fan hadn't seen such a scene in a long time, and memories of fighting Gro on Lanxing instantly flooded back. Emotions that had long faded seemed to come alive again, overwhelming his heart.
“I apologize for the misunderstanding I had…” Antonio frowned. “I thought you orcs were only cruel to humans, but I didn’t expect you to be just as ruthless to your own kind.”
This isn't turmoil; it's indiscriminate slaughter. How is it any better than an alien invasion?
That means they were riding in hovercars; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to move an inch here.
The battle at the entrance to the Greystone settlement had long since ended with widespread death and injury, but further in, the sounds of continued resistance could still be heard.
"Master," the in-vehicle communicator crackled to life, the accompanying mech escort team inquiring, "Do you need assistance?"
"Don't cause trouble." Adrian's expression was equally grim, but he was more worried about his business. "Speed up, don't let anything happen along the way."
"Yes!" The beast soul mech leading the way accepted the order and headed straight for Adrian's mansion.
This time, they were escorted by twelve mechs, and there was only one hovercar. Lin Fan, along with Qian Sui, sat inside with Antonio and Adrian.
When he arrived, Adrian hadn't expected the situation to be this bad.
He brought so many mechs with him, of course, primarily to protect Graystone's assets. He also wanted to conduct a compliance test.
In the midst of the power grab, each member of the Finch family had their own supporters.
But it didn't matter; he achieved final victory and became the winner.
If it weren't for Qian Sui's sudden trip to Beast God Mountain, he would have already finished settling accounts with the Finch family.
However, now is also a good time.
Chaos is inevitable; some casualties are to be expected. As the head of the family, he will provide ample reward and compensation…
Thirdly, of course, is to establish authority openly and legitimately.
Twelve Beast Soul Mechs may not seem like many, but as a private armed force, they are second only to the official Mech Legion of Annemo and powerful figures like Valerius. In the entire Crystal City, they are among the top armed forces.
It should be noted that Annemo's mechs are concentrated in the Beast Soul Legion in Crystal City.
Silvermoon City also has a Beast Soul Legion, but in terms of models, most of them are not as advanced as those in Crystal City.
Moreover, perhaps due to Silvermoon City's high level of technological autonomy, the number of mechs remaining is not large.
Most of the time, they serve as a kind of honor guard, handling matters that are not closely related to combat during patrols.
Most importantly, the Beast Soul Mechs of Silvermoon City are directly under the command of the Beast Soul Legion of Crystal City.
So earlier, when some Silvermoon people tried to rush out in their mechs, their control was locked before they even left Silvermoon City, and they couldn't move.
Otherwise, how could the Greystone settlement possibly resist?
But the more they did this, the more enraged the Silvermoon people became. Silvermoon technicians immediately began dismantling the mechs, removing the restrictive equipment…
In short, Adrian's group of twelve mechs could be considered extremely cool in the entire Annemo.
When they emerged from the defenses of Crystal City, they saw Silvermoon people chasing after them, shouting something.
At the time, I thought it was an excited outcry, but looking at the current situation... it might not be.
There's another point that Adrian is reluctant to admit.
He wanted to take the opportunity to hide from Valerius in Greystone.
The old man clearly wanted to mess with him, and coincidentally, he also disliked him.
Objectively speaking, Adrian, who had just taken power, was indeed weaker than Vallejo.
Although he has found a solution, to strike first and gain the upper hand, he still needs to leave enough room for maneuver. A wise man avoids dangerous situations.
A man of Valerius's high self-esteem would never come to a place like Greystone, a gathering place for lowly people.
Adrian, on the other hand, was enjoying a peaceful time here, taking the opportunity to plot how to kill that old bastard. He was too old for that; he should be lying in a coffin, buried in the ground. What was he doing, always jumping around in front of him?
If Valerius gets angry, even better. Those disloyal fellows in his household will be there to deal with him.
He would then have an excuse to stand on the moral high ground and condemn Vallejo...
The fact that Qian Sui and Lin Fan took the initiative to follow him gave him immense confidence—the Burning Realm Beast was on his side.
However, Adrian did not expect the Silvermoon people to be so ruthless towards Graystone.
That shouldn't be happening!
They should be angry at Vallejo.
He expected the wrath to be directed at humans, but the clearing out of the Loess Plateau was unexpected. For Adrian, however, it was also a good opportunity to erase the stain on his identity.
After all of Anemor's humans have disappeared, and after a few years, who will remember the other half of his bloodline that is so repulsive?
No, no, no... all of that will be buried in the past as humanity perishes.
Let him be killed; it will do him no good.
He had anticipated the damage to the limestone settlement.
The Silver Moon people headed towards the Loess Plateau, passing through Graystone. They might only cause some property damage, but how serious could it be?
Only after the old butler reminded him did he realize that he could use this opportunity to make some other plans.
He announced his rise to power to the Graystone people, built momentum, and asserted his sovereignty.
After Valle leaves the government, perhaps he can also compete for the leadership of the Annemo?
At that time, the entire Graystone settlement will become his vassal state... Hahahaha...
The idea was wonderful, but plans can't keep up with changes.
Adrian had no interest in what variables had caused this change; he was only worried about whether his luxurious palace would still exist under these circumstances.
That place contained a lot of rare materials, which were the supplies he originally planned to use to attack the Finch family. It took him half his life to prepare for that.
If the Silvermoon people destroy everything here, who will he reason with and ask for compensation?
Fortunately, Adrian's mansion was located in a remote area, far from the main road leading to the Loess Plateau.
Perhaps because they couldn't live in the shadows, the exterior of the house was disguised as dilapidated.
It's difficult for ordinary people to even pass by, let alone know that there's a magnificent castle inside.
Therefore, after the mech team dealt with a few fools on the way, they arrived to find an intact house and a large group of servants gathered in front of it, all with tears in their eyes.
"grown ups……"
"My lord, you've finally arrived..."
"You've worked hard, sir..."
The moment Adrian stepped out of the car, everyone seemed to have found their pillar of support and swarmed around him.
Adrian enjoyed it all. To everyone's surprise, he sent the brand-new mechs outside to guard the safety of the entire mansion.
Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Adrian announced that he was now the head of the Finch family. Receiving the expected flattery, he proudly strode up the steps, forgetting even the young lady in the carriage.
But there will always be someone who spoils the fun.
"Sir, are there also mechs sent to protect the trading market?"
The trading market was the place Buck had taken them to see before, the place where the Yellow Earth People were imprisoned and trained.
Located in a relatively bustling city center for convenient transactions, and with eye-catching decor, it's a landmark near a main road that's impossible to ignore.
Garr led his men there early in the morning, but the disparity in strength meant that things were bound to be difficult for him.
Now things are much better; the adults have arrived with the Beast Soul Mech...
Before everyone could settle down, Adrian, who had just stepped onto the last step, turned around and looked down at the group of naive and foolish weaklings below.
"If we send the mechs over there, who will guarantee safety here? You? Or you?"
The joyful atmosphere suddenly froze.
"But……"
"I believe that the most basic thing in being a person is to be content and grateful. Aren't you enough that you're still alive?"
Adrian was no longer as friendly as before; his aloof expression reminded Lin Fan of their first meeting.
The people below the steps were all speechless, looking up at the cold, aloof face above them, filled with fear, as if they were seeing him for the first time.
Adrian Finch had become someone they didn't recognize.