Humans are truly one of the most intriguing species.

They possess the numerical values of a natural hexagon, with strength, speed, and precision at level B, intelligence, growth, and range at level A. Yet, they are highly social creatures, with long lifespans and decent reproductive capabilities, almost without any shortcomings. From the Homo sapien stage, they have been undefeated worldwide. In any other game, the Earth Online career planners would have been cursed out thoroughly already. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Compared to solitary creatures, social creatures emphasize division of labor and cooperation, surviving longer and increasing chances of survival. Humans have based their evolution on thousands of years to establish an almost universally recognized societal morality.

Help the weak, be honest and trustworthy, work hard and be courageous.

Even a selfish and brutal lunatic hopes for honest companions, ones who won't stab them in the back, because creatures have an innate need for safety. Hence, they often instill positive thinking when educating their offspring.

Even a crime boss who kills people every day teaches his son to be obedient and filial, not how to wield Frost Sorrow against his own kidneys.

Because this is the baseline mechanism of society, no one wishes for extreme self-interest, especially among those around them.

Bosses want subordinates to work honestly without greed or laziness, couples hope for fidelity, parents wish for obedient and capable children, monarchs expect loyal and virtuous subjects, thus erecting sacred idols.

This also serves as humanity's self-correction mechanism.

This kind of education is the foundation of shaping human perspectives. Anyone formally educated understands what they are doing.

A person can deceive everyone but themselves.

"I've found what you're looking for."

Placing the chip on the table, Hassan's (the previous chapter's name was written wrong) legs trembled non-stop, his hands constantly wiping his nose. He never imagined he'd one day choose to leak company secrets to outsiders, allowing them to sabotage company projects.

"But absolutely don't reveal the source of the information is me, understood? Today we haven't met, we don't know each other. If the company finds out, I'm definitely done for."

His voice was almost pleading, filled with fear. Even at this point, he wasn't ready to give up his job at the company, as he had paid unimaginable effort for his current position.

"..."

Brother Ni, noticing Hassan's cowardice, couldn't resist asking Tutu in a low voice.

"Is this guy reliable? Could this information be false?"

"Shouldn't be a problem; he's a good person."

Tutu sounded unsure. Over the past six months, players have met NPCs lying about fake information more than once. This guy in front...

Really doesn't seem reliable...

"Let's take a look first, don't always assume the worst about people."

Youzi Chef picked up the chip, connected it to a device, and projected the data in a three-dimensional hologram before everyone.

A micro-model skyscraper two meters high rose up, with floors 38, 39, and 15 highlighted prominently.

"The surveillance center is located on the 15th floor. The three floors above and below ground floor -1 are under the operation department's territory, guarded by numerous armed units. Any disturbances will result in immediate lockdown of the entire building, elevators, and the program controlling mechanical gates on each floor are also in their hands, alongside corporate-grade ICE defenses. Annually, double-digit hackers die here."

Zeta Technology's hackers are even formidable enough to threaten EBM, they rank high within company circles. Hassan truly hoped these hotheaded folks wouldn't charge at the data fortress.

"The project you're looking for, the lab is in the biotech division, located between the 38th and 42nd floors."

"But be cautious, don't use powerful weapons because... I heard there are many children bought for experiment cooperation, and they know nothing..."

"Please, I'm asking you to help rescue them too. I don't even need the money for this deal..."

Hassan heard these Horizon Mercenaries have strange temperaments and good relationships, preferring whims over money.

Other actions can be claimed for money or self-preservation, but rescuing in Watson District or risking with Huang Ban, that reputation is built through sacrifices.

"Bought children?"

Everyone frowned, somewhat puzzled.

Why would Zeta Technology buy children?

Once Hassan revealed the whole story, the players added another name to their must-destroy list.

Directly turning to Jianxue, Brother Ni asked

"How much explosives does your factory produce, is it enough to blow up the entire Zeta Technology building?"

"Absolutely."

Jianxue spoke straightforwardly.

"Just looking at the amount of explosives, I can send the entire company plaza to the sky, as long as you can ensure no one's watching you plant explosives."

His factory currently primarily produces demolition explosives for Dog Town relocations. Blowing up a building means calculating the detonation points to topple load-bearing structures and cause collapse from its weight.

Otherwise, even a small nuclear bomb could only barely destroy nearby concrete structures.

Everyone knew Brother Ni was speaking out of anger; they couldn't realistically blow up Zeta Technology.

To the company, a building is truly unimportant. With today's productivity, a new one could be built in a month. Transporting explosives into the city is another major issue.