Kiana and the Captain's Bizarre Adventure

Chapter 394 Hugo's Betrayal

On the other side, after saying goodbye to Ambi and Trigger, Zhe and Vivian returned to the video store.

In the video store, they eagerly opened Bollinger's notebook, and the contents confirmed that it was indeed Bollinger's notebook.

But it's more like a diary than a notebook.

In short, this book contains Bollinger's diary entries from the first half of his life, and it's quite a thick volume that's hard to find.

In particular, each record contains very little information; each page contains at least four records, and sometimes even five or six.

The good news is that the information recorded on these is usually quite important; the bad news is that it can be difficult for them to find the information they want.

However, as you read on, it becomes clear that Bollinger's early life was indeed worthy of his reputation and abilities, until one day he surrendered his anti-corrosion protective gear in order to save citizens trapped in the cave.

Thus, Bollinger unfortunately developed symptoms of erosion. However, the citizens he had rescued not only failed to help Bollinger, who was almost unable to walk at the time, but also chose to abandon him and let him fend for himself.

"this…"

Those who saw the notes were speechless, their eyes filled with helpless sorrow.

Perhaps this is the end of a hero's life. Zhe shook his head, banishing the thought, and continued reading.

Later, in the hollow of Boling, a miracle occurred, and the former hero Boling died, and the one who survived is the villain Boling of today.

According to the notes, Bollinger also knew the location of another demon, which was inside the hollow of the Balai Building.

Because the matter was of great importance, Zhe contacted Lekahn and learned about it through Mayor Lekahn.

Now everyone knows what the purpose of the Praise Society is. It is likely that the core of the beast and the beast in the hollow of the Balai Building are their targets. They use the data obtained from these two things to achieve their ulterior motives.

So the mayor ordered Lycaon and the others to work together to find the hidden demon and move it away, making sure the Praise Society couldn't find it.

Meanwhile, in order to boost morale, the mayor also informed everyone that a Void Investigator with the strength of a Void Hunter would be assisting them. Zhe asked if this Void Investigator was Kiana.

The mayor denied it, saying, "This hollow investigator comes from Yun Kui Mountain, and he is also the teacher I found for you to learn how to use your physique."

The mayor continued, “Children, you should know that you have not yet fully mastered your special physique. Moreover, you need some skills to protect your bodies when entering the void. The magic of Yun Kui Mountain is very suitable for you. After this incident is resolved, you can follow her and learn her skills for a while.”

The mayor then added apologetically, "However, this investigator is currently on another mission and may need a little more time to reunite with you. Until then, please be careful."

The mayor's suggestion was undoubtedly a timely help, since they had been struggling ever since they were able to physically enter the void to explore, wondering how their untrained bodies could survive inside.

Now, the mayor personally helped solve this problem. However, there's no such thing as a free lunch, and the brother and sister naturally knew that everything came at a price.

Their current task is probably just one of many, since they are no match for the mayor, who is a member of the Mefrau family, in terms of both status and position.

Moreover, they also need to find clues about the teacher, so cooperating with the mayor is naturally the best option at present.

Vivian said she had contacted Hugo, who told her to meet him in front of the hollow of the Balai Building. Without further ado, the group set off immediately, but Lycahn did not appear on time.

Although Lycahn said he needed to prepare some supplies before setting off, it shouldn't have taken this long, right? Hugo was also absent.

Then Lycahn and Hugo arrived at the designated location together, accompanied by Anbi, who was dressed in a silver uniform.

It turned out that Lykan and Hugo were both there to buy supplies, but due to their shared habit, they always seemed to bump into each other at the same time and place. Ultimately, they had to team up. As for Amby, they met her on their way back after buying the supplies.

According to Ambi, she followed the clues all the way here, and since they were both heading to the same destination, she just followed along.

And so the three groups reunited and began their journey toward the hollow of the Balai Building.

The atmosphere was extremely heavy throughout the journey, given the strained relationship between Lykan and Hugo. They frequently argued over various issues, ending their pointless quarrels with a cold snort.

For a moment, Zhe didn't know whether the two of them had a good relationship or a bad one. If you said they had a good relationship, they always ended up arguing.

Even if you say they don't get along, they always manage to reach a consensus and tacitly end their pointless arguments.

Finally, in the electrical room, it was found that the engine had stopped working. To start the engine, one would need to go to the electrical control rooms in different directions and press the main switch simultaneously.

After contacting Ling, who was previously connected to H?D?D and Ies, the exact coordinates of the three power control rooms were confirmed, as well as the veracity of Lykan's words.

Through this incident, Vivian confirmed that Zhe and Ling were indeed her idols, Phaethon. She instantly became a big fan of Zhe and was determined to act alongside him no matter what.

So, even though they were unwilling, Lycahn and Hugo had no choice but to work together after arriving at the designated location. The three groups then quickly arrived at their respective designated locations.

After waiting for the designated time, both parties pressed the switch together.

The engine was restarted, and after everyone reunited, they began their journey to their destination.

After the others had gone some distance, Hugo called Zhe aside.

He then told Zhe the truth about the action that led to his separation from Lykan.

That day, Hugo had countless opportunities to kill his father, with just the flick of a finger. But he hesitated, because of the vow he had made with Lycaon.

Then he remembered the words of advice those people had given him, and Hugo softened and let his father go.

Then he tasted the bitter fruit of his soft heart, and more innocent people died in front of him because of his father.

Then Hugo thought, what if he hadn't been soft-hearted back then? Could these tragedies have been avoided?

From then on, he understood that sometimes killing one person can actually save more people.

Zhe expressed understanding, but found it difficult to agree.

Hugo was happy that Zhe could understand him, even though Zhe couldn't agree with him, but that was enough.

Hugo then said that Vivian was a good girl and he didn't want to get her hands dirty.

But Hugo also wanted Zhe to understand that there had to be a bad person in the world, so he had to apologize to Zhe.

Zhe was somewhat confused as to why Hugo was apologizing to him, and Hugo gave an irrelevant answer. Finally, he solemnly asked Zhe to take care of Vivian.

Then, he led Zhe to catch up with the others, and after passing through a rift, they arrived at their destination.

In the center of the open space at their destination was a huge cocoon with an outer shell made of etheric crystals; the interior of the cocoon was their target.

However, the next second Hartman arrived with a group of mercenaries and surrounded them.

Hugo then betrayed the group, leaving with Cocoon, who was carrying the beasts, and Hartmann, leaving the mercenaries to block their path.

Although everyone was furious about Hugo's betrayal, the most urgent task was to deal with the mercenaries blocking their way.

The group quickly dealt with the mercenaries and then arrived at the helicopter landing platform overhead.

there.

Throughout the journey, Zhe kept thinking about what Hugo had said when he betrayed them, and he always felt that Hugo was not telling the truth.

While joining the TPOS is indeed tempting, is Hugo really the kind of person who would abandon his hatred for such vanity? After all, Lycaon had previously stated that Hugo was a member of the Ravenlock family, so how could he possibly easily agree to cooperate with Hartman?

Then the group saw Hartmann preparing to leave and Hugo watching the show from the side. Seeing that the group was chasing after them, Hartmann quickly ordered his men to stop them.

But those henchmen were quickly dealt with by the crowd. Hartman panicked and hurriedly shouted at Hugo to give him the demon core as agreed.

However, Hugo denied it as if he knew nothing about it, which infuriated Hartmann, while Hugo calmly continued his performance.

"This must be a scene you really enjoy, right? Betrayal, suspicion, and turning against each other among comrades... Seeing others, like your decaying family, killing each other with bloodshot eyes like wild beasts, does it make your long-gone conscience, which no longer exists, a little better?"

"What...what do you mean by this?!"

“I really love the look on your face right now. Just when you think everything is done, I'm telling you… it's all fake, it doesn't exist. You need to remember this pain as retribution for the pain you inflicted on me back then.”

"You're crazy! I don't understand a word you're saying!"

"It seems you still haven't recognized me. Well then, let me give you a little hint. My full name is Hugo Willard Ravenlock."

"How is this possible?! You are... a member of our family?!"

"Although I am an unacknowledged illegitimate child, I do indeed have the same blood as you."

Hartman finally remembered, and he said in a deep voice, "...I know! You are...you are that guy's bastard! Damn it, I clearly remember you already—"

“My dearest comfort, you shouldn’t be standing in this position. You are not worthy to inherit the Ravenlock family. Although you killed all of Father’s children, I’m sorry, I am still alive. I am the rightful heir to the Ravenlock family.”

"You bastard, you have absolutely no right to inherit the family headship!"

"That's not up to you to decide; Lord Edmund is very supportive of me."

"Edmund?! How is that possible? You actually managed to get involved with a high-ranking executive at TOPS?!"

"Lord Edmund doesn't care who ultimately achieves the goal. In other words, as long as I'm more capable than you, he'd be more than happy to have me take over the Ravenlock family."

"Impossible...! You have no idea about the family's true secrets..."

“I know far more than you think, including all the tricks you played before—give up, you had no chance of winning at all.”

"Damn..."

"So...it was all fake, right?" Vivian covered her mouth and said uneasily, "You put on a show to fool this weird old man...right?"

Vivian then breathed a sigh of relief and said, "You, you really fooled me! Don't do this again next time, at least tell us in advance—"

“Vivian, everything I’ve done is so that I can rightfully inherit the Ravenlock family fortune. That’s true,” Hugo said coldly. “Now, I’m going to kill this usurper and eliminate any future trouble.”

“You can’t kill him,” Lykan said gravely. “We still need to get the secrets about the demons and the Praise Society from him—”

"Are you mistaken? Lycahn, just as you chose the mayor, I chose TOPS. At least for this moment, TOPS's interests are my interests. I will not do anything that would harm my own interests—whether it's the secret of the beasts or that core, I will offer them both to Lord Edmund."

"…Why?"

"If fate is unwilling to grant fairness, then I will take it with my own hands. Whether by stealing or robbing, by deceiving or betraying—I will accomplish it."

"...Even if it means selling your soul to the devil? You know the struggle between TOPS and the municipal organization. If the Praise Society is really plotting an unusual attack on New Elidu by the demons, the bigwigs at TOPS would be happy to see it happen."

"Because this would seriously affect the Mefraul family's reputation and support throughout New Elidu, I know that, and that's exactly what TOPS wants to see. After all, only the Kaslana family stands out, and they are not a threat to TOPS at all."

"...At that time, many, many people will die."

“But I must do it. I will get everything Lord Edmund wants, inherit the Ravenlock family, until I climb to the top, and then truly, completely change everything. For a longer, more complete victory, we must cut away the pain of stale flesh and blood, the deepest darkness before the dawn of heroes. These things must be done by someone.”

“I don’t think so. It sounds more like a fallacy,” Zhe stepped forward.

"Without power, without resources, without strength, we can do nothing. Doesn't the example of the mockingbird prove this all?"

"What about using our own strength to change an unfair world, what about the sword hanging over their heads... it doesn't exist. In their eyes, we're nothing but annoying flies. Mockingbirds have never changed anything, never saved anything. Not in the past, not now, and not in the future. It's all meaningless."

"I don't want you to become the kind of person you hate."

“I apologize, Rope Craftsman, I know what you’re going to say. But this isn’t a story of the boy who slays the dragon becoming the dragon himself. Sometimes you have to become the dragon first, possessing sharp claws, fangs, and the power to destroy everything, before you can possibly defeat it. So I must dirty my hands, I must bear the sins, I must…”

"...become the abyss!"

Hugo then drew his weapon, and the battle was about to begin.