Chapter 404: Inspection
“Have you ever considered offering this technology to the Ji race? I’m sure it would fetch a great price. Oh, my mistake—since we’re now all part of the Ji race, shouldn’t you consider donating this technology to the collective instead?” The hulking muscle-bound figure raised his head as he spoke.
Although he appeared honest and simple, his words carried a cunning undertone, not only aiming to take advantage but also sow discord.
To some extent, what he said was true.
The Swarm member shook his head. “This parasitic armor is issued exclusively by the Swarm, and its technology is strictly confidential.”
He gestured in a wide arc with his hand. “None of us here—none of the Swarm members in this place—know the specifics of this technology.”
“Tch!” The muscle-bound figure clicked his tongue in annoyance. “Alright, that’s beyond my clearance. I’ll leave it to the higher-ups to handle.” He muttered, his voice trailing off, though it was faintly audible, “At least reporting this information itself can earn me some benefits—it’s not a wasted trip.”
Unwilling to give up entirely, he added, “We’re all going to be on the same team from now on, so if you have any good stuff, consider bringing it out early to exchange for points.”
Without waiting for the Swarm members to ask what points were for, he continued as though answering his own question: “What’s the use of points, you ask? They’re great! With enough points, you can live a more comfortable life, gain access to more resources, apply for advanced laboratories, and even browse higher-level knowledge. In short, the more points, the better.”
Unfortunately, despite his lengthy sales pitch, none of the Swarm members responded. He felt slightly embarrassed, though his dark skin conveniently hid any blush.