LOGINEven if those drills could punch through rocks, it was simply not suitable for mining. The drill bit diameter was 122mm—no wider than a kid's bowl. Even if they find gold, the tiny drill wouldn't be precise enough to recoup the equipment costs, let alone the fuel consumption.That was why the Americans quickly agreed that he was lying and was up to something else, and worked on every other crew member.However, no matter what they did, the other crew member wasn't talking at all—literally. Hell, they were even less competent than Kohei because Kohei at least came up with a lie that insulted their intelligence.After all, with the mind-bending technique still active in their minds, they were not bothered by anything the Americans did. Either way, they were not ratting out their lord.That was how powerful that technique was, denying a person even their sense of self-preservation.Meanwhile, the Navy Seals were returning and gathering around McMurdo Base. After the modified transpor
Barlin kept marching south through the frigid Antarctic night.Even if the cold didn't bother him, it was rapidly draining his Reiki and stamina.He could dig a hole when he arrived dozens of miles away to rest, but the American military had left him completely traumatized and he really didn't want to die.So instead he found himself running some 120 miles, reaching a place where no penguin would nest, and projected a Reiki sword, blowing a hole three feet wide and some ninety feet deep.To cover his tracks, he made sure to melt the ice fragments around the hole into grain-sized pieces, which were blown up into the air by the raging winds and quickly disappeared.After he jumped in, he used Reiki to melt the ice around the hole and send the ice water upward.The sub-zero temperatures froze the water and covered the hole, sealing Barlin inside like a caterpillar.His plan here was simply to wait for the Antarctic summer, while putting on hold his plan to explore the continent for
With the Japanese snow tractors providing cover, the radars and other recon equipment never caught Barlin.As they collapsed on the rogue convoy, armed forces promptly moved to encircle the vehicles, and yelled for the rogue researchers to get off and surrender.At first, they weren't going to do it since Barlin had bent their minds with the intention to keep them eternally loyal to him, but Barlin didn't know Japanese and had to relay orders through Kohei and Heiji's translations.In other words, they were ultimately loyal to Kohei.So, when Kohei told them on the radio to surrender unconditionally and got off his snow tractor, his hands raised, the others followed suit. The armed forces promptly moved in to restrain each of them, with Goro running over, clearly looking pained as he demanded, "Why did you all do this?! After all that we did to make sure you all had the finest equipment and conditions for your explorations?!"Kohei retorted fearlessly, "No one did any harm. They
Kohei had zero arguments or misgivings despite Barlin's demands.Bowling his head, he said, "It's my honor to die to serve you, my lord! Don't worry, I will keep your secret even in the pain of death!"Barlin nodded in satisfaction and told him, "Alright, cover my retreat as you suggested!""Yes, my lord!" Kohei replied, and promptly barked into his walkie, "Everyone fall in line! Cover me!"At his order, the other vehicles moved into a single line behind their snow tractor, even as the Americans kept closing in.Kohei then nodded at Barlin. "My lord, the closer they are, the bigger the radar blind spot. Let them close in further and you'll be able to get away!"Barlin nodded and sighed. "This really cost me more than what I bargained for, losing both the Griffin Winter Manor and my search of the continent."Meanwhile, the Americans were closing in.Despite their vehicles being military-grade, few were designed to traverse polar terrain. Even at full speed, they struggled to ke
Barlin was naturally delighted. If they went with Kohei's plan, he at least wouldn't be hunted down or killed… Even if it meant losing the Griffin Winter Manor.He would then find somewhere to lie low and think of a way to leave the South Pole once this nonsense blew over.And if he couldn't leave before winter ended, he could just find someplace quiet, dig a hole deeper than what they had managed before.Barlin initially considered infiltrating an unoccupied research station to take temporary shelter, but soon remembered that even those were littered with cameras and such.He didn't understand modern technology, so what if he unknowingly walked right into a trap?Therefore, digging a hole in the ice became the best solution he could think of.The Antarctic ice sheet was thousands of feet thick, but despite the freezing climate, he would feel much better avoiding the blizzard and gales.Moreover, igloos had always been an excellent choice for protection in polar regions. Althoug
Being Barlin's most loyal servant, Kohei didn't show contempt or disappointment towards Barlin's self-doubt.Instead, he gave it to him straight, "That depends on whether they find you and decide to attack you, my lord."That only left Barlin fuming—talk about being caught between a rock and a hard place!If he had to attack, that meant wiping out the combined forces of the Americans and the Japanese. It was possible, but only if he avoided the initial firearms and artillery volley, closing the distance for a melee.But he wasn't dealing with the defenseless Japanese research crew now, but the Americans' regular military force.That means every moment of their operations would be communicated in real-time through satellite feeds, observed by high command.It was just different from how things were a century ago—back then, he could simply wipe out a full-fledged legion, and no one would be the wiser as dead men tell no tales. However, that wasn't the case now. He could still kil
Since she was performing the concert for someone whom she loved dearly, she naturally had to put even more thought and effort into it.Therefore, although there was still time before the performance, the preliminary work team had already arrived in Aurous Hill in advance to begin making very detailed
“I…” Sheldon was speechless, and his whole body began trembling and convulsing violently.At this time, he really did not know what he should say.Say that he would die on his own? Then, Charlie would certainly force him to commit suicide.Say that he would allow Charlie to help him? Then, Charlie migh
As soon as the man heard Charlie's words, he hurriedly pleaded as he blurted out, “Friend! Friend! I honestly did not mean to do that! I… I was just confused. Please give me another chance!”Charlie shook his head. “Sorry, but there is only one chance! If you have another lifetime, remember not to be
This could be his chance in Aurous Hill! As soon as he thought of this, he said to Lord Schulz, "Cadfan, your second son, eldest daughter-in-law, and eldest granddaughter all disappeared in Aurous Hill. Mr. Webb's son was also hypnotized by a master in Aurous Hill. In my opinion, there could be u







