Chapter 550

【Crocodile Royal Family (Honor): Members of the royal family of Mechanopolis Crolock Kingdom. Although only honorary appointments without succession rights, your honored royal status is still recognized by the Crocodile Kingdom.]

【Wearing Effect: As an honorarily titled royal member for “saving” the Crocodile Kingdom, you will be respected by all citizens of the Crocodile Kingdom and enjoy the same powers and privileges as other members of the royal family.]

【Advancement Path: If you successfully marry Princess Phelia after she comes of age, this badge will automatically upgrade to the Gold Badge “Prince of Crocodile”.]

【Hidden Trait (No Need to Wear): Due to your “justice-driven” actions, your reputation among allied factions will greatly increase, but your radical methods might raise some suspicions.]

Just silver? After reading the description of [Crocodile Royal Family (Honorary)], Leon couldn’t help but sigh in disappointment.

I went through so much trouble, originally hoping to get a gold badge like [Travel Thrush Prince] with the ability to make people bow forcibly, which would give me an extra edge when dealing with the Scorpion Bureau Director. But instead, I just got this silver identity badge that doesn’t do much…

Well, having something is better than nothing.

After shutting off the badge interface, Leon pulled out more than ten “borrowed” ID cards from the Mirror World and handed them to Jade-eyed Maiden who was still a bit confused, then instructed her:

“I’ve got a lot of things to take care of. Take these ID cards for now. When the time’s right, just use them to take the bus to Celebration Street and give your speech… Do you have any other questions?”

“Yes…”

Looking at the handful of ID cards, Phelia’s lips twitched involuntarily, and she couldn’t help but ask irritably,

“But I’m supposed to give a coup speech! This is such a huge matter, and you’re letting me take the bus there? And even the bus fare is stolen from others?”

“So what if you take the bus? Last time I staged a coup, I rented a public carriage to go to the palace, and it worked fine.”

Leon waved his hand dismissively and consoled her,

“Anyway, don’t worry about it. I know how coups work. Whether it succeeds or not mainly depends on how strong your forces are and how efficient your actions are. What kind of transportation you take has nothing to do with it. Even if you walk there, it won’t affect anything as long as you’re strong enough.”

“…”

Wait… This is a coup! Such a serious event, why does it sound like going out for a casual stroll when you talk about it? “Alright, if you’re not happy, I actually have another plan.”

Looking at the girl in front of him who was glaring at him with her cheeks flushed red, Leon thought for a moment and said seriously, “The identity cards you’re holding were obtained through great risk, connecting with enthusiastic citizens who support the royal family.

In every district of the Crocodile Kingdom under the strict surveillance of Apheta 00, the only way to bypass their evil monitoring and reach Celebration Street is by using these precious cards donated by concerned citizens.

As long as you carefully board the moving vehicles with these hard-earned ID cards, you’ll reach our planned critical location and deliver an important speech that can overthrow Prince Andre’s evil rule…”

Isn’t it the same thing!!!?

After listening to Leon’s “new” plan that sounded impressive but ultimately still had her taking the bus for the coup, Jade-eyed Maiden stomped her feet angrily and said with frustration, “You…”

“I’ve already arranged everything for you.”

“The commanders of the Royal Direct Command Army should already be waiting for you over there. The lamb in your arms has memorized their soul vibrations and will lead you to those commanders.

Also, this lamb can see people’s souls and identify all hostile targets. With it around, you don’t need to worry about your safety. Go ahead with peace of mind!”

…

“Apheta, your skills are as reliable as ever.”

Looking at the tall man standing before him, physically intact, holding a large suitcase in one hand, and respectfully bowing to him, Prince Andre couldn’t help but nod in satisfaction.

When they dug out the Scorpion Bureau Director from the ruins of Administrative Zone 38, he was barely alive, with more than five-thirds of his body destroyed, his soul tightly sealed within his body by the “White Snake,” looking like he could die at any moment.

But unexpectedly, just a few days later, Apheta 00 had completely “repaired” him. Not only was his damaged body fully restored, but the soul strength detected by instruments had reached over 80% of its original level, far exceeding Andre’s expectations.

It must be said, although her computational power isn’t as good as Phelia’s, as the former main controller of Zone 1 Research Area and a genius scholar who left her mark on celebrations in the Crocodile Kingdom, her scientific research level is indeed not something Phelia, who died at the age of twelve, could compare to.

“Rare.”

Glancing at Prince Andre, who seemed unusually cheerful with a faint smile on his face, Apheta 00 couldn’t help but feel surprised,

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“You actually say nice things to me sometimes?”

“I’m not someone who enjoys being annoying. I just don’t like what you do and usually avoid dealing with your actions.”

For some reason, Prince Andre’s attitude was particularly good today. After appreciatively looking at the “lifelike” Scorpion Bureau Director, he turned around, smiled, and said to Apheta 00, “You did a great job this time, so naturally, I wouldn’t speak ill of you without reason.”

“…”

Why does he seem a bit strange?

Looking at this Andre, who was no longer coldly aloof and even looked somewhat sunny, Apheta 00 couldn’t help but blink, feeling somewhat unaccustomed.

“In fact, this ‘puppet’ isn’t as good as it looks.”

For some unknown reason, the bright and cheerful Andre made Apheta 00 feel slightly uneasy. After hesitating for a moment, she decided to disclose everything:

“Although his body still looks human, it’s just in form and structure. In reality, many parts have exceeded the boundaries of humanity. To put it bluntly, you could consider it two different species.

Even though I tried my best to repair him and even added quite a bit of the flesh provided by the Aquarius Director in the past, the material strength was still insufficient, unable to reach his previous level. Under full exertion, the half-restored part of his body might collapse.”

(End of Chapter)