บท 285: Creatures' Lineage Factors

Xanxus looked at the flustered Fran and his expression instantly went grim. Although Varia Ring wasn't as valuable as Vongola Ring, it was a grade-A ring nonetheless. Xanxus might still let it slide if Fran somehow lost the ring, but the ring was clearly taken away by Demon Spade!

If this matter were to reach others' ears, his reputation would be tarnished. After all, no one would expect that the one who ended up helping the enemy was Varia's Guardian, right?

However, Varia Ring being taken away wasn't the worst case scenario. Fortunately, Fran still had his Hell Ring and Mist Ring's whereabouts hadn't been discovered. From this point of view, Fran's mistake might be somewhat tolerable.

However, what Xanxus didn't understand was what exactly did Demon Spade want to do? As the First Generation Mist Guardian, he was able to come and go to most places in the world as he pleased, just like Wano Country. Only a few people could actually detect him if he actually didn't want to be found.

If he wanted to attack Vongola Family, then he could have done it long ago, but in the past two years, he didn't do anything worth mentioning other than becoming one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

"Give me a break, Boss! That guy is quite powerful. Hadn't I scared him, let alone the ring, even I would be in danger." Fran immediately explained. It was true that his illusions were very powerful, but against the First Generation Mist Guardian, it wasn't just an illusion battle. In terms of overall strength, he really was no match against Demon Spade.

"Go find Verde and ask for a Mist Ring from him. But you have to take back Varia Ring no matter what. Otherwise, I will definitely kill you."

Xanxus said coldly. He was well aware that there was a gap between Fran and Demon Spade, but this time, Fran was definitely careless. "Go prepare a ship. You'll come with me to find Secon Island. I'll report this to Primo, and you can find Verde and get Mist Ring in the meantime."

"But boss, I haven't had a vacation yet..."

"Your vacation is over! Do you have any objections?" Xanxus didn't give Fran a chance to finish his words.

"You lost Varia Ring and still want a vacation? That's quite an audacity you have!"

"If I had known earlier, I would have been more serious..."

Fran muttered. He kept cursing at Demon Spade in his heart as the vacation he rarely had was gone just like that. Based on the information about Varia, it might be in a while before he could get the next vacation. Well, it was his fault for angering his boss.

Secon Island, Vongola Family Technology Department.

Because of the mutated animals farce, Shoichi Irie had to put aside Merone Base's construction and returned to Secon Island to analyze these mutated animals.

It had to be said that Varia's movement was really fast. It had only been a few days since Giotto gave the order, and they had already captured two mutated animals for Shoichi Irie to analyze.

"I'm pretty sure this is not a particularly advanced technology. There are two biggest differences between these animals and ordinary animals. One of them is hormones, which stimulated the cells in their bodies and make them huge and violent. As you mentioned, the reason should be the plant called IQ."

Shoichi Irie carefully observed the animal's that he had extracted and solemnly said: "The second difference is the blood. If I were to describe it with this world's term, it should be called lineage factor. These animals have been forcibly implanted with a special blood, boosting their strength, speed and vitality as a result. The enhance is very similar to one of our previous opponents."

"Kaido?"

As soon as Giotto heard the word "previous opponent", Giotto immediately thought of the guy that he froze. He didn't know if Kaido could still move if the ice was melted, but he believed that it was possible. After all, Byrnndi World was frozen for so many years in Impel Down's Sixth Level Prison and he could go out as he pleased once he was unfrozen?

However, the ice that froze Kaido was different from ordinary ice. Melting the ice was impossible

"That's right, it is very similar to Kaido, so I think it should be when Shiki and Kaido made a deal. This also explained why King the Conflagration had those mutated animals when they attacked Belphegor and the others... and now, Shiki's research has entered the next phase. Those animals are much stronger than before, but no matter how strong they are, they must have a limit. The real danger is the number of these animals. How many mutated creatures did Shiki make?"

Shoichi Irie frowned slightly. If there were too many of them, it would be a great threat to any force. Just like what Giotto said, the cost to make these animals was low. As long as they had IQ and Kaido's blood , it could be made. Although Kaido had been frozen, Shiki had already obtained his lineage factor. For excellent scientists, copying that thing was not difficult.

After listening to Shoichi Irie's explanation, Giotto also came to a realization.

"Shiki's research team could not do this. Since it was confirmed that it had something to do with the lineage factor, I can say for sure who was working with Shiki. It's Vinsmoke Judge, the guy who co-discovers Lineage Factor with Vegapunk. I will go and have a good chat with him. Irie, you can continue building Merone Base. I will ask Verde try to develop weapons against these mutated creatures. It is better to be prepared!"

At this time, Aria, who had just arrived at the Technical Department, saw that the matter between Giotto and Shoichi Irie was finished and said, "Primo, Xanxus and Fran is here. They have something to discuss with you regarding that person. They are now waiting in the conference room.