From the Abyss of Stars Part 1

Vol-2: 024. The Curse of Gamma Tier

024. The Curse of Gamma Tier

"So that's my story."

Li Aozi took a sip of his drink, speaking with frustration:

"I admire these people's courage and passion, but their strength and thinking are still lacking. Their blood was shed in vain, wasted on meaningless battles."

"Then why did you come looking for me?"

Barnam attempted to take back his bottle, but Li Aozi flicked his wrist, easily swatting his hand away. He then spoke seriously:

"Barnam, I'm planning to take a different approach to save this country. Tell me, do you want to return to your comfortable life?"

"Yes!"

Without a second thought, Barnam blurted out:

"I was living well, earning good money, working an easy job, surrounded by the kind and warm people of Grant. To be honest, I've already considered this place my home."

Excellent. Li Aozi nodded; Barnam's reaction was exactly what he had anticipated.

Once a man from Frost-Plated leaves, unless they're a die-hard patriot like Du Zexin or Daivilin, they rarely return, especially someone like Barnam, who has no ties back home.

The Grand Duchy of Grant would produce several remarkable figures in the future, and Barnam was one of them.

Barnam Ziegler's rise to prominence came late, not until version 2.5 when he ventured into space and encountered the [Craft] class's [Architect] legacy, starting his legendary life.

In the future, he would earn the title of "Empire Hero."

To achieve the highest honor of the 13th Narrative-Level Civilization, [Heroic Empire], starting from the native civilization of Azure Star, was a rarity even among narrative-level civilizations.

Li Aozi wasn't here just to complete tasks; he also needed to recruit the best talents.

As a self-made entrepreneur, Li Aozi had only secured sponsorship from Tianhuan and Triangle Town, but he still lacked capable subordinates.

Li Aozi wasn't skilled in management or technology, but everyone knows that CEOs don't need to understand technology.

A CEO needs to be able to bluff, sell dreams, draw up grand plans, attract investments, have vision, be decisive, and unite people. Everything else? Leave it to the professionals, just hand over the money and let them do their jobs.

Li Aozi's high [Charisma] attribute quickly swayed Barnam, who enthusiastically agreed to join his team, even impulsively committing to action alongside him.

However, as they were about to head out, Barnam suddenly regained his senses:

"But, the whole city is under lockdown. What are we going out to do?"

"Kidnapping."

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"Report on the attack."

"Six infantry fighting vehicles from the garrison's mechanized infantry battalion were destroyed. Seventeen soldiers were killed, eight seriously injured, and twelve civilians were hit by stray bullets and shelling... Such a big incident can only be suppressed with the help of Frost-Plated's Law IV."

Bam!

Gamos Luwenqi Grant, the Grand Duke, suddenly slammed his hand on the desk. His pale purple eyes immediately lost their cloudiness and confusion. His secretary, caught off guard, collapsed to the floor, suddenly realizing that the old man before him, who had ruled the duchy for two centuries, was still a Gamma-tier powerhouse.