[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-m-the-king-of-technology":3,"chapter-i-m-the-king-of-technology-i-m-the-king-of-technology-chapter-1005":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I'm the King Of Technology",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},973209,1270,"Chapter 1005 - Foes or Allies?","i-m-the-king-of-technology-chapter-1005",1005,"\u003Cp>Rankin’s eyes were filled with tears as he tried to cry without making a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~Sniff, Sniff~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin and Hoshen, who had been sitting against the cave walls, calmly opened their eyes and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, they did understand the boy’s emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin got up and walked towards the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave itself wasn’t too big.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just 16 feet long away from the edge and 5 feet wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could really do wonders with a pickaxe in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin walked towards the boy with a bottle of water at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid. Let’s talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the voice, Rankin’s heart leaped with all sorts of emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was afraid, curious and hopeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, quickly wiped his eyes and tried to maintain a calm demeanour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that his eyes were already swollen, and his emotions were all over the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the demeanour he wanted to conjure up didn’t work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the 5-year-old boy, Edwin immediately compared him to those his age in Baymard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should be living a happy life as a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here he was, carrying a burden that was too great for his age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid. Let’s talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, we mean no harm. So you can relax a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Rankin replied seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he still didn’t relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that he didn’t want to, but his body didn’t seem to heed his command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at him, Edwin inwardly chuckled in amus.e.m.e.nt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, what’s your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rankin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, we did save you. But what do you want to do from here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rankin felt perplexed while looking at Edwin before him and Hoshen far back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t they rescue him because they knew his identity and needed him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was this situation different from what he imagined?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t even ask what his last name was?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or could it be a trap?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Counties thoughts passed through Rankin’s mind, making him confused and even more curious about his saviours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he asked about them, would they be pissed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thinned his lips helplessly, as he didn’t know what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid. What are you going to do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir... I... I don’t know.\" Rankin answered with his head lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin rubbed his chin and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kid had lost his only support. So he should be left in a muddled state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid. If you have nothing young, then why not come with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erm... Sirs... Where are you from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baymard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rankin quickly widened his eyes in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baymard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That place that is said to be outstanding?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt it was too unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were they really from Baymard? Or was this how they typically trapped people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rankin was very vigilant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin wasn’t offended at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One should be vigilant, especially when meeting someone for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if they were child traffickers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid. All I can say is that we were here on an errand and just happened to run into you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For 5 days, we’ll stay here quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after that, we’ll regroup with a few more and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll take you towards one of the Coastal areas around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, if you want to come with us, you can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if you don’t, then we can just part ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kid, the choice is yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just know that in everything you do, a man needs friends and allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are more likely to succeed working with great friends and allies than doing things all alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That said, you should also pick allows that are trustworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You must carefully study them and never make any rash decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whichever path you choose will decide your fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tread carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rankin listened seriously and nodded gratefully: \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just needed some words of comfort right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Edwin’s words came at the right time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also believed that he couldn’t take down his enemies alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he decided to observe these people until they reached the coastal region, before he made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, whatever he chose, he was sure that he wouldn’t regret it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his uncle said, mistakes aren’t a bad thing, provided one learnt and grew from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So even if the choice was wrong, he wouldn’t regret it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~Grrrrrr\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His belly grumbled, leaving in embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin grinned while Hoshen, who had been leaning against the wall with his eyes closed, quickly opened one of the bags and took out some belly-filling snacks for the kid to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now wasn’t a good time to cook since those damn birds were already circling the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he dared to cook now, the smell would make them barge in here like crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fake wooden shield\u002Fdoor they had placed using barks of trees would definitely not be able to hold those birds back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it wasn’t advisable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around 8 in the morning, the birds typically flew straight down the abyss, heading towards the streams, lakes and other regions below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone knows, where there was a water source, there were bound to be several creatures drinking from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So these gigantic birds liked swooping in and carrying animals away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their strength, they could even carry an entire Hangol away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was during this time that they would quickly cook, eat and remove the barks of wood at the edge of the cave to properly ventilate the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These birds moved in flocks and did things together, just like wolves who shared different responsibilities amongst each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been studying the movements of these birds while making the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they knew that the birds did everything together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rankin ate the snacks before him gleefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delicious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the trio in the cave successfully ironed everything out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the other 2 back at the Inn suddenly sat up from the heap of straw at the stables and looked at each other grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re 3 hours late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmhm. We need to follow protocol.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the duo laid back down calmly and closed their eyes yet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow was going to be a busy day.\u003C\u002Fp>",1021,"2026-06-03T07:55:35.577Z","2026-06-03T07:55:42.986Z",1,"novelbin.me","19a33d2d36fb43c3779b7a12913239d5cf69e876d95268f937bef3f1e678e860","i-m-the-king-of-technology-chapter-1006","i-m-the-king-of-technology-chapter-1004",1977,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-the-king-of-technology-cover.jpg"]