Chapter 8: [Abnormal Capitals VII](1/2)
"Mr. Jerome, let me ask you straight to the point - what does the founder of your company want?"
Xia Xiu raised his head slightly and said to Jerome.
Among the many documents in Heaven, the goal of [Vikander Nied Media] has always been an unsolved mystery.
Just like the depth and ambiguity revealed in its work and operating model, the truth about the company's core motivations is also deliberately hidden.
Their participation in this meeting and even being able to sit at the same table as seven other abnormal capital companies is an anomaly in itself.
Jerome smiled slightly, maintaining his usual calmness and politeness.
His tone was brisk, but with a hint of deliberate casualness:
"Our company has always been committed to transforming unusual art and media into commodities, which can be profited through distribution and communication, or to increase our influence."
The corner of Xia Xiu's mouth raised a slight arc, and there was a hint of scrutiny in his tone, even a kind of joking:
“Seeking commercialization and expansion—this is the most clichéd story in the capital world.
But for you – it’s too vulgar.”
When Jerome heard this, he raised his eyebrows. He turned his head slightly and deliberately made a look of being seen through, catering to Xia Xiu's doubts:
"Indeed, this rhetoric from the company's publicity department is probably meaningless to people like you."
He paused briefly, then looked at Xia Xiu sincerely, and his tone became more straightforward:
"So, I think it's better to be honest--"
His smile faded a bit, and his tone was low and steady, revealing a secret sincerity:
"What our two owners want is to be in this game of Ivy Wars.
In fact, their long-standing wish is to turn reality into an 'interactive game'.
Through abnormal technology, every participant can experience a state of existence beyond the ordinary."
He leaned forward slightly and continued:
“The birth and promotion of genealogy make this ideal no longer seem unattainable.
It allows us to see hope in technology and concepts, and also gives them confidence in this goal."
Xia Xiu was silent for a few seconds, a flash of thought flashed in his golden eyes, and then he commented in a calm yet majestic tone: "A very interesting idea."
An expectant look immediately appeared on Jerome's face, and he looked at Xia Xiu eagerly, as if his words had laid the foundation for the entire negotiation.
His voice contained a hint of expectation and a hint of temptation:
"You find it interesting too, right? However, if we want to truly develop and expand this plan, we will not have to deal with the Kingdom of Heaven. This is a reality, Your Excellency."
Xia Xiu's expression did not fluctuate at all, and he still maintained a businesslike and calm attitude.
"As long as you no longer view the Kingdom of Heaven as a potential threat and reduce your confrontation with us, we will be happy to relax some of the restrictions on your company."
Jerome's expression seemed to relax a little, and the smile on his face looked more sincere.
He lowered his head slightly and said in a respectful tone:
"Don't worry, our bosses are very optimistic about this war...or you.
Therefore, they are also willing to cooperate with the work of the Kingdom of Heaven and provide cooperation for mutual benefit."
The two briefly exchanged a few words, mainly focusing on some preliminary frameworks for possible cooperation between the two parties.
Jerome behaved extremely appropriately, always maintaining the right amount of respect in his tone, but at the same time there was also a hint of cautious temptation.
Xia Xiu's response was always tepid, and everything he said and did seemed to convey the Kingdom's position - cooperation can be discussed, but the rules are determined by the Kingdom of Heaven.
The conversation quickly came to an end, and although the atmosphere was not too heated, it reached a delicate balance.
Jerome showed a standard professional smile and bowed slightly to Xia Xiu, which was the end of the conversation. Xia Xiu gently raised his hand, indicating that there was no need to be polite, and turned to look at Hanks who was standing aside.
Hanks stepped forward at the right time, nodded slightly to Xia Xiu, and then led him to the other end of the conference table.
They are about to face the last member attending the meeting, who is also one of the most mysterious representatives of abnormal capital in the meeting.
Xia Xiu slowly came to the end of the conference table and locked his eyes on the last participant.
This representative of abnormal capital was the person he was most concerned about and curious about during this trip.
All the detailed records about him in the files of the Kingdom of Heaven are not open to his level. The information about the abnormal capital in Xia Xiu's hands was only unlocked by Eden after he obtained it from the ancient Seth.
Such a background gave the meeting an extra layer of mystery.
Standing in front of Xia Xiu was a man. He was wearing a well-tailored black suit and a black top hat, looking like a classic gentleman.
He had a carefully trimmed mustache and an unpredictable smile on his face.
His suit is dotted with some strange gadgets, the most eye-catching of which is a constantly rotating gear. It does not seem to rely on any power source, but operates accurately and regularly, exuding a strange mechanical feel.
feel.
What's even more bizarre is that there is a living little doll standing on his shoulder.
The doll is about the size of a palm, wearing a traditional clown costume, with funny and weird paint on its face, and two bells dotted on its hat, which make crisp sounds as it moves.
The most noticeable thing is the tiny words tattooed on the back of the little doll’s neck:
_[Mr. Clown, the little gentleman from Dr. Wendettinment]
The doll's movements are flexible and vivid, its eyes are rolling around, and it makes one or two chilling laughs from time to time, as if it is assessing everything around it.
The man stood up, his movements elegant but somewhat disturbingly playful. He stretched out his hand to Xia Xiu, with a touch of exaggerated politeness in his tone, and his voice was clear and magnetic:
"My name is Reginald Philbert Lionel Archibald Westinghouse Windertinment III."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After saying this long name, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, paused for a moment, and then said with a smile:
"Of course, Your Excellency, if you find it too difficult to pronounce, you can just call me Dr. Wende Tingmente III - I am the representative of Dr. Wende Tingmen."
As soon as he finished speaking, the clown doll on his shoulder suddenly moved, bent down, made a weird salute gesture, and then echoed in a high-pitched voice:
"Representative of Dr. Wen Detingmen, wow, that's really exciting, right?"
Xia Xiu stared at Dr. Wen Detingmente III calmly, his golden eyes not revealing any emotion.
He gently stretched out his hand to shake hands with the other party. Although the hand was wearing a pair of leather gloves, it had a cold texture that was difficult to ignore.
[Abnormal Capital·Dr. Wendetingment——]
[Dr. Wendettinment] is a distinctive and unusual figure or brand whose existence spans prehistoric times and is regarded as the embodiment of "miracle, joy and wonder".
His images and ideas are not only individual existences, but more likely an abnormal concept composed of the imagination or collective consciousness of intelligent creatures.
Every century, every era, the Doctor is "born" once, appearing in the history of Terra with different identities and backgrounds, bringing indescribable miracles and wonders to the world.
Xia Xiu later learned through the unblocked information the background of the modern Doctor I - a seemingly ordinary but legendary beginning.
This information is the autobiography of that person.
In his autobiography, Dr. Wen Detingmen I was the son of a seamstress and a certified public accountant, and was born in an obscure small village.
His childhood was spent in the dark and boring world of Daeva, leading a quiet but desperate life. His only solace was the stories about "miracles" that his father told him every night before going to bed.
In those stories, a magical toy dealer was described as being able to create unprecedented miracles in the world.
He is a craftsman with creative and magical talents who can bring toys to life and blend machinery with fantasy.
According to his father, the toymaker was not a fiction, but a distant relative of theirs, and his blood ran through the young man's body.
Although these stories sound like fairy tales, they plant a seed in the young mind to pursue the truth.
As he grew older, the young man began to question the authenticity of the story, and at the same time longed to regain his "natural power."
He embarks on a long and winding journey, following any clues he can find, even the vaguest rumors, in an attempt to uncover the truth behind the story.
He has heard legends about "dolls that come to life", "Jumping Jack that really jumps", and "the cuckoo clock that sings and dances without winding or springs".
These incredible-sounding rumors became the targets of his pursuit.
However, his journey is long and full of disappointments, and the old toymaker's secret seems to have been buried long ago, leaving only the embers of the story.
Just when he almost gave up, a surprising discovery changed everything.
He finally found the place where "running dolls," "jumping Jacks," and many other seemingly magical creations could be made.
However, this discovery was not the beginning of a miracle, but the beginning of a nightmare.
Because, he found the truth that Daeva used to exploit the people, he found it;
——[Crisis Sequence·Factory].
[Factory] is not a holy place for creativity, but an abyss that swallows dreams.
It devours the young man, throws him into walls of concrete and steel, and forces him to do uncreative drudgery.
It mocked his dreams, squeezed his inspiration, and tried to crush him completely.
However, this imprisonment did not completely destroy him.
He used his intelligence to escape and took some stolen documents with him during his escape, which became clues for him to continue his pursuit.
His journey eventually leads him to a shabby but magical cabin deep in a dense forest.
To be continued...