Chapter 177: Exposing The Childe Consortium!
No comparison, no harm!
When they saw how Tuesday protected Raymond so adequately, they felt like having their own AIs too.
The gas had been rather slow-moving so they managed to escape.
If it was something else, would they still be so lucky?
Angelo and Alpha looked at each other and came to a silent understanding.
However, at that moment, Angelo’s phone vibrated.
In Area 53, Angelo had a specific work phone.
It had to be extremely important.
He picked up his phone and looked at it carefully. Angelo’s expression changed slightly.
After thinking for a while, Angelo walked directly to Raymond.
“Raymond, we encountered an obstacle in purchasing rare metals!”
Raymond had only told him about this in the morning.
It was a shame that they had encountered an obstacle now.
However, Angelo knew the importance of this.
“What is it?”
Raymond looked at his robots fanning the air without taking his eyes off them.
“It was the Childe Consortium.”
When Angelo mentioned the Childe Consortium, Raymond understood.
Previously, Raymond had deliberately leaked part of the technology of the nano-neutrino Battery.
However, he had omitted just enough information for it to not work.
However, if they wanted to complete a functioning nano-neutrino, they had to think of other ways.
Rare metal was one of the ways.
However, Raymond never expected him to indirectly trip himself up this way.
However, this was a matter of great importance.
Even if they encountered difficulties, they still had to deal with them.
Raymond was certain why the Childe consortium would make a move at this time.
Their experiment didn’t require many rare metals.
Therefore, they would buy in small batches.
The price wouldn’t fluctuate.
However, if Angelo’s people started to buy in large quant.i.ties, the price would definitely fluctuate.
Childe Consortium would quickly notice.
Originally, the Childe consortium needed rare metals, but it almost looked like they were getting in Angelo’s way on purpose.
Therefore, the price of rare metals would not increase significantly.
After the sniping was over, they might sell them themselves.
The market would be more stable.
It seemed like the Childe consortium had made a good move.
Even so, Raymond’s plan was being thwarted.
Therefore, this matter had to be remedied.
“Minister Angelo, do we have budget constraints?”
Raymond began to ask for details.
“Because there are many things involved, each part of the money is not much. I have already used 10 billion just to recruit talents. Moreover, the demand for the major research inst.i.tutes this year is very high. Almost all of their funds have been invested, so we do not have much on paper.
“However, I have already arranged for a few related enterprises to be sold, and about 30 billion will be wired in over the next two days.
“I’ve allocated $80 million to the purchase of rare metals. But with Childe Consortium meddling around, we won’t be getting what we want!”
“But I still have some…”
“…”
Angelo went on to explain in detail, and Raymond understood.
However, even as he explained, Raymond had already formed a plan.
The Childe Consortium must be working on nano-neutrino batteries.
They could not let them know why they needed these metals too.
If they caught wind of it, the price of the rare metals on the market would definitely rise.
There were only so many rare metals that could be mined in the world every year.
As they waited for the listings on the market, they could always resort to force and rob the materials.
Angelo did not have the funds. As long as they could get the money, the problem would be solved.
“They’re trying to make nano-neutrino batteries? Then let’s give it to them!”
Raymond narrowed his eyes. Angelo looked at his expression and suddenly felt a chill traveling down his spine.
“Raymond, what’re are you up to?” Angelo asked tentatively.
Raymond had a faint smile on his face. “Even if I give them the blueprint, they won’t be able to come up with it immediately. And when my plan comes to fruition, they’ll be finished.”
“How do you plan to do it?”
“Put up an auction! Give them three hours to buy it! Test their bottom line. But…”
Raymond’s tone changed. “Every house can get the blueprint for the battery. Once you know the bottom line, you can decide for yourself!”
“And…”
Next, Raymond began to explain the details.
Angelo was initially stunned, but then came to a sudden realization.
“Raymond, I have to say that I underestimated you in the past. I never expected you to have such a side! Amazing!”
Angelo seemed to have visualized the exasperated looks of the Childe Consortium.
His face also revealed a smile, but this smile was somewhat twisted.
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Different strengths would have different circles.
And the circle that Angelo came into contact with, stood atop all of Earth.
Not even The President could easily wield his power around there.
However, in terms of funds, they were a little short-handed and inferior to the ten great consortiums.
On the surface, the History Department was synonymous with the Archibald family.
Now, the top forces all knew that the Childe consortium and the Archibald family were at war.
Moreover, the Childe consortium didn’t hide their intention to attack.
They simply came in like eagles!
Was there any predator beyond that?!
However, the Archibald family suddenly sent an invitation letter to all the other forces of the same level.
Moreover, it clearly stated that they were going to auction the blueprint of the nano-neutrino Battery.
The time was set at 3 pm.
The venue was the auction site.
The time for the auction was 1 hour.
At the same time, there were also parts of the blueprint attached to the invitation.
The Childe Consortium quickly a.s.sembled an emergency meeting.
“Ruud, report.”
On the conference table, the middle-aged woman at the top spoke.
Her back was facing everyone, and there were three layers of folds on her thick neck.
“Yes!”
The middle-aged man named Ruud stood up.
“After I received the invitation, I immediately arranged for the laboratory to verify the blueprint. According to their a.n.a.lysis, the Archibald family did indeed obtain Raymond’s battery blueprint. The exact method of obtaining it is unknown, but it is authentic and reliable.”
“Conclusion…”
The woman spat out the three syllables, and a puff of smoke appeared above her head.
“If we get the blueprint, then we can produce the battery within a month. At the same time, we can save a lot of money. Compared to the current progress, we can save four months. The price of 100 billion is acceptable.”
“Okay, I’ll leave this to you. Meeting adjourned!”
The middle-aged woman immediately made the decision.