Shadow trail of the beautiful world

Chapter 705 9. McCree's Secret Dinner

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, the Spring Festival of 2008 has arrived.

The world doesn't seem to have changed much from 3 years ago, but in fact, it has changed a lot.

For example, Merlin is 37 years old, but he is still alone, still working in S.H.I.E.L.D., and still responsible for many secret and unknown tasks.

For another example, Merlin's little sister, Laura, is 14 years old. She has adapted to life in Merlin's house, but she still doesn't speak... just like a cute little mute.

Finally, for example, due to the impact of the trend of intelligent industrial robots, the manufacturing industry in various countries has experienced unemployment. Many workers can't let go, and they are still launching non-stop demonstrations, but many people still find new jobs and a new industrial chain. It has been born, and it has created many new opportunities while taking away people's jobs.

A lot of people got rich overnight because of it, and a lot of people lost everything because of it.

This world is still running, and it will not change due to the will of some people. At least it will continue to advance along the unknown road until it encounters stronger resistance.

"Swish"

Merlin's figure passed through the white space gap and appeared in the mysterious room. There were several hickey marks on his neck, and of course there were traces of frostbite.

There was still frost on his hair, but his eyes were full of contented tenderness.

He had just finished the tenderness with Elsa, which was indulgent and satisfying for two days. What pleased Merlin the most was that he finally learned to configure the frost protection potion from Ms. Yennefer, which made Merlin His private life with Elsa becomes more satisfying.

Of course, the aftereffect is that he feels like his body has been hollowed out, and even his waist is a little sore.

Well, painful and happy.

Merlin was sitting on the sofa by the fireplace, and Xuan Lan quickly brought a cup of hot tea to her master, she always did this, and always prepared for Merlin what he needed most in a timely manner.

"Thank you, Lan."

Merlin smiled at the butler standing beside him, and said:

"Are the children doing well these days?"

"Miss Lorna is still in Glasgow. She is preparing for a long trip with Ms. Wanda, and will visit some of her former friends in Utopia."

Xuanlan replied:

"As for Miss Ruiwen, because the previous attempts to find the Supreme Mage failed, she has been relaxing in Limbo of Hell recently, and Ms. Liana is with her. However, it seems that there have been some new changes in Limbo of Hell recently, and there have been many New, unruly demons upset Lady Liana."

"Oh? Is it because the seal between that place and hell was removed?"

Merlin asked curiously.

"Yes, Ms. Liana invited me to see it."

Xuanlan took off her monocle, wiped it, and said:

"The news of Velasco's death has spread throughout the realms of hell, and the lords of hell have also begun to lift the blockade on the border of hell, which means that the border of hell will soon resume its original duties..."

"Those dead demons will return to the hell they are in through Limbo. This is not good news for Ms. Liana. It means that the pressure on her to manage Limbo will be greatly increased."

"But that means Limbo's weakened power will be restored again."

Merlin reached out and took out the black magic tome, and while flipping through it, he said:

"The power that Liana can control will also increase accordingly. Maybe she will soon become the most powerful lord among the children of hell... Speaking of which, what are Damon and his naughty sister doing lately?"

"They're looking for other children of hell."

Xuanlan said:

"They have been working on this matter. Unfortunately, the lords of hell seem to be aware of their little tricks. Those children of hell are well hidden. However, Mr. Damon seems to have discovered something."

"Ok."

Merlin nodded. He looked at the magic tome in his hand. His fingers were slightly bent, making a gesture like an orchid finger. Amidst the surge of magic power, one arm after another appeared strangely behind him, just like Merlin It's like growing a dozen arms.

"Snapped"

The magic power dissipated in the next moment, and those weird arms dissipated quickly, as if they had never appeared.

"This ultra-level illusion is really difficult."

Merlin looked at the obscure writing on the grimoire, and said:

"I still need a while, but it's almost there. Lan, is there any news worth paying attention to during the two days I've been away?"

He put away the grimoire, looked at his butler, the latter thought for a while, and said to Merlin:

"Not much more, but perhaps you will be interested in the actions of your disciples. They carried out an Assassin raid on Abstergo's Templars a day ago, successfully destroying the Templars The last stronghold on the east coast, but unfortunately, they still haven't found the 'golden apple' that was taken in by the Templars."

"Well, that wouldn't count as a victory."

Merlin says:

"As long as the golden apples of demagogy are in the hands of the Templars, they will have a steady stream of support. Layla, Miles, and Victoria have done a great job rebuilding the Brotherhood, but if they can't recover the gold on their own Apple, then the fraternity isn't really rebuilt. Well, how many fraternities are there now?"

"27, including 12 new members."

Xuan Lan was like a personal secretary, answering Merlin's doubts:

"The "Assassin's Creed" has indeed revived the blood of many forgotten legendary assassins, but not only the Brotherhood is recruiting those assassins of the new era, the Templars, and other forces seem to have noticed the actions of the Brotherhood. A very potential 'seed' has mysteriously disappeared. Your disciple Miles has been paying attention to this matter recently."

"The resurgence of the Brotherhood seems to have injected new vitality into the decaying Templars, and some branches of the Templars that are not under Abstergo's command have also become active...These two organizations are like balances At both ends, they are about to continue in this new era a struggle that has been going on for millennia."

"Maybe it's a good thing."

Merlin whispered:

"Freedom and order, after all, are two inseparable instincts in human nature. Well, it's getting late, goodbye, Lan, I have to go back to the real world."

"You don't look very happy, Master Merlin."

Xuanlan sent Meilin to the door, she said:

"Is it because all those complicated things upset you?"

"That's it."

Merlin said to Xuanlan:

"There are too many things to do, too many troubles to deal with, maybe I should take a long vacation, or just resign?"

"Mr. Nick Fury will not agree."

Xuan Lan smiled lightly, and she said:

"He will tell you that this is called hard work by those who can."

"Well, it's hard to get off now that I got on his thief ship."

Merlin sighed. He waved goodbye to Xuanlan, and then returned to his living room. Laura, who was watching TV with Goo in her arms, suddenly turned her head. When she saw Merlin appearing, her cute nose twitched, as if He smelled the scent of other women on Merlin's body again.

"Humph"

Laura turned her head angrily and ignored him.

That's not bad... 2 years ago, Laura would definitely rush up and give Merlin a paw.

Ah, the children have grown up too.

"Icarus, get to work."

Merlin pushed his glasses, he said:

"Wake up, don't fall asleep."

"Oh? Is your crazy indulgence with Miss Elsa over?"

Icarus woke up from the sleeping mode. The personality of this artificial intelligence lady has become more and more mature in recent years. Every time Merlin goes to meet Elsa, she will take the initiative to close herself to avoid seeing some unsightly pictures.

Well, she's a girl after all... She has her own reserve.

"Okay, don't use those words to describe me, I'm just a poor, single man at 37."

Merlin says:

"Come on, tell me what work I haven't done yet."

"The work list is updated. There are 38 tasks to be completed, 17 of which are urgent. Let's start working, Merlin, don't want to sleep tonight."

Icarus said in a malicious voice, Merlin shrugged, he walked to Laura, put his arm around the girl's shoulder, and said softly:

"Then let's get started...the first item...wait, no, damn it, that dream is coming again..."

Merlin tried hard to keep himself awake, but an irresistible drowsiness hit him. Soon, under the urging voice of Icarus, he closed his heavy eyelids, and the next moment, he came to the dream world of him and Zatana inside.

Um...

Fortunately, this time there is finally a bed.

Seeing Zatanna who was controlled by lust rushing towards him, Merlin gritted his teeth and scolded:

"Sandman, you bastard!!!"

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Well, Merlin's life is as exciting as ever, and the lives of his agents are actually not bad.

For example, Mr. McRae, who has been promoted to a senior field agent commander, said goodbye to those troublesome vulgar things tonight, wearing a well-prepared slim suit, tidying up his hair and tidying his beard.

No longer a rough cowboy, but a masculine tough guy.

He has an appointment tonight.

A date with a beautiful woman.

"bang, bang"

Mr. McRae, holding flowers and spraying cologne, knocked on the door of a villa in a high-end residential area in New York City. Soon, the door in front of him opened, but the door was not the pretty girl he imagined. , but an omnic servant wearing butler clothes, with a silver-gray shell, and two beating yellow gentle lights.

McCree recognized the model of the omnic in front of him, which was the latest model launched by the Onika Group 3 months ago.

The multifunctional defensive personal omnic, which claims to be equipped with a completely anthropomorphic thinking circuit, is expensive, and is currently only a big toy for the upper class and upstarts.But according to market research, all users who bought this advanced omnic servant gave it five-star praise.

Because it's really versatile...

Some custom-made omnic maids can even help the lonely male master dispatch lonely sorrows. Of course, the cost of each maid robot with an advanced silicone anthropomorphic shell is worth a luxury yacht.

In short, under the slow changes in the social atmosphere, some people with new thinking have begun to accept the existence of omnics and thank them for the intelligent life they bring.

"Hello, Mr. McRae."

The omnic butler in front of him recognized McCree's identity, he made a gesture of "please come in", and then said to the visitor in a gentle and decent tone:

"The hostess is waiting for you in the bedroom."

"Oh fine."

McRae is also well-informed. He has accepted various tasks in the past few years in S.H.I.E.L.D. An intelligent robot is not enough to surprise him.

He handed the flowers in his hand to the omnic butler. While looking at the luxurious and high-profile villa in front of him, he asked casually:

"So, what did Ash call you? I guess, Bob?"

"Yes, Mr. McRae, you really know the mistress very well."

Bob, the omnic butler, let out an anthropomorphic laugh. He helped McCree take off his coat very gracefully, and then said to McCree:

"My name is Bob, and I'm glad to serve you. Now, please hurry to the bedroom, the hostess has been waiting for a long time."

Under the urging of the housekeeper, McCree stepped up the mahogany stairs, stepped on the stairs all the way up, and soon came to the bedroom on the second floor. He stretched out his hand and opened the door, only to see his old friend waiting for him. His ex-girlfriend, now... well, lover.

The heir of the famous Ash family in New York was standing by the bedroom window, holding a glass of red wine in his hand, looking into the distance under the night.

Miss Ash was a very beautiful lady, her figure was as perfect as her face, but she was never a girl who followed the rules, such as now, facing the visitors, she only wore a light purple dress Light yarn.

Well, there is nothing in the veil except a beautiful body.

Her long white hair hung over her white shoulders, she looked back at McCree standing at the door with a dull expression, a smile appeared on her sexy lips.

She drank the wine in the glass, and then hooked her fingers to McGregor.

"It's not like you in the past, Mike, why are you still wearing clothes?"

"I just..."

McCree is a mature man, of course he knows what Ash's invitation means. He closed the door while untying his tie. He looked at the stunner in front of him and said in a puzzled tone:

"I thought you came to me because you had something important to talk about."

"of course."

Ash swayed her slender waist and walked in front of McCree. She reached out her hand imposingly and pressed McCree against the wall. When the veil fell, their lips kissed fiercely.

After the suffocating French kiss, Miss Ash whispered in her lover's ear:

"But the night is long, we can talk later..."

"Mike, don't be stupid!"

(End of this chapter)