Chapter 379: Vegapunk's Death
With the decision made, Hades directly notified Ignis.
Hades decided not to act himself, but to have Ignis do it.
Ignis's Void Fruit ability was far more suitable than Hades acting personally.
Perhaps Hades' identity would be exposed the moment he made a move.
After all, Vegapunk was a Brain-Brain Fruit Ability User, whose brain could connect to machines and transmit signals.
This would only take a moment for him.
Since that was the case, it was better to let Ignis handle this, or rather, do it in the name of the Sound Nest Organization.
Vegapunk was also very valuable in the Underworld.
For various reasons, killing him would yield a bounty of 1. 5 billion Beli.
This was also a considerable amount of wealth for Ignis.
At the same time, this was also an opportunity for Ignis.
The Sound Nest Organization he founded also needed Scientists.
If he was smart, he would have considerable gains within the "MADS" Research Base.
Regardless, the Kronos Kingdom needed to be kept out of it.
Once Ignis grew up, Sound Nest would also be a considerable Organization.
Who would seek revenge for a Scientist who was already dead?
Moreover, he didn't belong to any Faction, so people would only feel pity.
"Is that so?
Then I accept this gift, Father."
It wouldn't take Ignis long to return to the Kronos Kingdom.
He listened carefully to Hades' instructions and nodded to show he understood.
This was indeed a gift for him.
He needed researchers with powerful technology, but the Kronos Kingdom's scientific Research Base wouldn't allow him to poach them.
Moreover, the number of Scientists on The Great Sea was originally not large, and the "MADS" Laboratory was definitely a treasure land for him.
Feeling a bit excited internally, with this opportunity, the development of Sound Nest could definitely be accelerated.
This matter was beneficial to both him and the Kingdom.
"Then let's go."
In front of them was a large mirror.
Besides Hades and Ignis, Titan and Jörmungandr were also present.
Walking towards the mirror, ripples appeared on its surface.
Hades' body directly passed through the mirror and arrived in the Mirror World.
The other three followed closely behind.
On the surfaces of the mirrors, different scenes were displayed.
Jörmungandr waved a hand, and a mirror flew from a distance, stopping in front of the four people.
This mirror connected to the Island where the "MADS" Laboratory was located.
"You should remember the internal plan of the Laboratory.
Remember to finish quickly.
Take that mirror in with you.
After knocking Vegapunk unconscious, send him to the Mirror World, and then we will send the corpse out."
Hades instructed Ignis with a serious expression.
Ignis nodded.
His battle suit turned into a black robe, and his figure directly transformed into a Void State.
He then passed through the mirror and arrived directly at the Island where the "MADS" Laboratory was located.
This was a small house, empty inside.
It was the house where the Intelligence Officers arranged by the Kronos Kingdom on this Island resided.
Ignis, carrying this mirror over a meter tall, entered the Void State together.
Maintaining flight, he passed directly through the walls, quickly approaching the Laboratory.
Ignis, in the Void State, was invincible.
No one could see him, nor could he perceive him.
Of course, he couldn't do anything either.
Entering the Laboratory, Ignis headed straight for the deepest Laboratory, which was Vegapunk's Laboratory.
The steel-like walls were casually passed through by Ignis.
Scenes of one Laboratory after another entered Ignis's view.
The air was very quiet.
Every Scientist and researcher was focused on conducting experiments.
Of course, some research would inevitably produce some sounds.
Laboratories with soundproofing functions would not affect others at all.
Each Laboratory, for these Scientists, was a small world belonging solely to themselves.
Ignis gave them a brief glance, not lingering.
He knew what the most important mission was now.
After this mission was completed, he would have enough time to properly visit this Research Base and see which talents he could take with him.
Ignis didn't dare to be too greedy; he would be satisfied with a small portion.
Finally, passing through a long corridor, he arrived in front of a Laboratory.
The words "Vegapunk" were written in large characters on the door.
Entering the Laboratory, Ignis saw Vegapunk's figure, wearing a white research coat, with his back turned to him.
What was more eye-catching was Vegapunk's huge head, which also confirmed Vegapunk's identity to Ignis.
Vegapunk, who had been immersed in experimental research for several hours straight, didn't notice anyone approaching behind him at all.
There was only Vegapunk inside, which also facilitated Ignis's operation.
Arriving behind Vegapunk, Ignis swung out a hand chop.
The moment his arm approached Vegapunk's body, he released the Void State and turned into a physical entity.
Vegapunk's body trembled, his eyes rolled back, and he fell unconscious without any power to resist.
Immediately after, Ignis destroyed all the hidden surveillance devices, took out the mirror, and directly stuffed Vegapunk's corpse into the mirror.
In the Mirror World, looking at the appearing Vegapunk, Hades sent out a kick.
A sharp cold light separated Vegapunk's head from his corpse.
An epic-level genius died just like that.
For Hades, if he couldn't be used by him, it was better to kill him.
If he couldn't have him, no one else should either.
Even if Vegapunk was willing to work for the Kronos Kingdom, if he wasn't cultivated by the Kingdom itself, Hades still wouldn't trust him.
Couldn't he just recover the Brain-Brain Fruit and cultivate another one himself?
Jörmungandr, standing by, calmly watched this scene.
During this time, he had witnessed many things.
What did the death of a Scientist matter?
At the same time Hades made his move, Jörmungandr, to prevent Vegapunk from seeing the outside scene even while unconscious, also used the Mirror-Mirror Fruit's ability to create a mirror image.
"Recover it."
Hades glanced at Titan.
Titan nodded.
The large mouth on his abdomen emitted devouring power and directly swallowed Vegapunk into the Devouring Space within his body.
Not long after, in the place filled with various fruits, one fruit changed, turning into a strange pink fruit resembling a Brain.
The Brain-Brain Fruit was successfully recovered.
Seeing Titan's indication, Hades breathed a sigh of relief, a smile appearing on his face.
"Take out his corpse and send it back to Ignis."
Looking at the corpse that was sent back, Ignis knew the mission was completed.
But it had no head.
Vegapunk's head was the evidence Ignis needed to claim the bounty.
He let his Father keep it for now.
Carrying it now would be inconvenient.
Moreover, as the Brain of a Brain-Brain Fruit Ability User, it was no longer an ordinary brain.
He also planned to slice it up and sell it.
Ignis guessed that with the Brain of a Brain-Brain Fruit Ability User, those who truly knew its value would definitely be willing to purchase it at a high price.
He felt selling it for several billion Beli was completely possible.
This way, he was one step closer to obtaining the Sound Nest Base Camp.
And this auction would also allow him to appear on the surface, completely separating himself from the Kronos Kingdom.
While there was still time, Ignis immediately returned to the house he had first emerged from and put the mirror back in its original place.
Immediately after, he began exploring inside the Research Base.
He didn't have much time left; he needed to select his targets.
Because it wouldn't be long before Vegapunk's death was discovered.
Perhaps the people who installed the surveillance had already discovered it.
What Ignis didn't know was that these surveillance devices had become mere decorations a long time ago.
As a Genius Scientist, Vegapunk, naturally had countermeasures.
This was a good thing for him, preventing him from being so rushed.
(end of chapter)