"You look ugly."
In the night, two black figures sprang out from a steeple house near a certain parliament hall, then passed behind two patrolling guards, and stopped silently on the roof of the uneven civilian street: "And. ...Aren’t we going to continue listening?”
"It's not necessary anymore."
Kima let out a long breath: "It's...enough."
"I thought you were afraid of being discovered by them." Duan Qing touched his nose: "Or... we can't defeat them?"
"Boris is the captain of the city guard, and he has some strength." Kima shook his head: "As for the other one... hum, we can be sure that he is just an ordinary noble."
"An ordinary noble..." Duan Qing also sighed, then suddenly turned his head: "Wait, noble?"
"Listening to the conversation just now, shouldn't he be a subordinate of the President?"
The night wind blew Kima's hat, and he reached out to take it off again, then raised his head and looked at the clear night sky above Tania: "This... involves the second thing I mentioned before. Problem."
"Are you talking about... the differences among the nobles?"
"There will be some differences within each force."
Kima said in a low voice: "Even the shadow society with clear top and bottom and strict rules will occasionally make some different noises, not to mention those nobles who think highly of themselves."
"To a certain extent, humans are all like this," he sighed, "so there are negotiations and compromises."
"...I didn't realize that you are still a philosopher."
"What is a philosopher?"
"...Nothing, you continue."
"...In short, there were many different voices within the entire aristocracy during the period when the war broke out. Their own reasons and private thoughts were also all kinds of strange." Kima retracted his gaze towards Duan Qing, Then continuing the previous topic: "Similar differences have begun to appear since the earliest Farrhan."
"Christine's help gave some of the nobles the illusion that the principality could defeat the empire." He sneered: "So... they want to take this opportunity to restore the majesty of the nobles, and several radicals also Then he appeared among the noble group, and Tasker was one of them."
"In the end, it was messed up by us?" Duan Qing also laughed: "With all due respect, that invasion... we didn't do anything."
"No matter who did it, losing the city defense map actually disrupted their rhythm." Kima shook his head and said, "Coupled with the subsequent attack on the Carson family, the arrogance of these people was temporarily reduced. I suppressed it, and now it seems... the fireworks that bloomed at this moment seem to have no intention of continuing to burn."
"Is it because... of the Fars Fortress?"
"The empire's offensive is, after all, unstoppable." Kima lowered his head: "Not only the nobles, but also the entire parliament, including the civilian faction, has entered the lowest morale state. The speaker was injured. The assassination also dealt a huge blow to many people who knew about it. The only people who can choose to continue to resist under such circumstances are, except for Tusk and others who have been gritting their teeth and persisting, the rest are you adventurers. "
"From a neutral perspective... you have done a really good job." He continued: "Unfortunately... not everyone can use the process as a criterion for evaluation. In their eyes, they only have the imperial soldiers who are about to attack the city again, and a The dusk has already set in the west."
"I won't accuse them of anything." Listening to the other party's extremely calm words, Duan Qing also replied meaninglessly: "If it were me, I would be very panicked, not to mention those nobles who have not experienced any battle scenes. …”
"Among the members of the civilian faction, there are still only a few people who are inclined to surrender." Kima's tone was as calm as ever: "Only some other nobles... With the purpose of preserving the continuation of the family, they tend to find the last way out. .”
"Ha, it's in line with their original style." Duan Qing sneered: "Let me guess...does Fords agree?"
"No, he didn't agree."
Kima turned his head again: "At least until now... that old guy hasn't expressed any opinions on the list sent by the imperial people."
"List?" Duan Qing asked, "What is that?"
"Of course it's the list of personnel the Empire wants us to hand over."
Looking at the other party in surprise, Kima explained casually: "Maybe the news hasn't spread yet, but... you will know it eventually."
"The Imperials intend to give the Parliament a last chance." He whispered: "In addition to some unreasonable conditions such as compensation, they came up with a list signed by the Emperor himself. It is said that... it records the people who caused this incident. The main culprit of the war.”
"Such a curious request?" Duan Qing asked in surprise: "And there is such a coincidental list? Why should we believe them?"
"Just because of the army that is about to rush to the city."
Kima fiddled with the top hat in his hand casually: "And Simon who made the list himself."
"Simon? Who is this guy?"
"The current deputy minister of the Ministry of People's Livelihood in the empire is still in charge of water conservancy." Kima said with a bitter smile: "Hey, how ironic..."
"So you nobles..." Listening to the other party's meaningless words, Duan Qing looked away from the other party's bitter face and decided to give up pursuing this issue: "Have you started to think about how to compromise?"
"Fortson hasn't left to talk yet, because this thing is still on Horsman's desk." Kima replied in a low voice: "But judging from the leaked information, there are many people involved in this list, and some people They are high-level officials in the principality, some of whom... we have never even heard of."
"We don't know... what the empire's purpose is for wanting these people." As he said this, his face gradually became serious: "Even the connection between this list and this war... has become what we need It’s a matter of thought.”
"...What is the attitude of the President?" Duan Qing asked in a low voice: "What does he mean by suddenly taking over power?"
"He has been very busy recently." To Duan Qing's surprise, a strange smile appeared on Kima's face: "Although no one has been able to guess his changes and purpose since this gentleman showed up again, but in the past Judging from his superficial behavior...he is still busy negotiating in the city."
"Why, is he still negotiating with all parties?" Duan Qing asked strangely.
"It's more of a persuasion than a negotiation." Kima replied: "A combination of soft and hard tactics... He wants to unite all the forces in Tania City in the shortest possible time."
"Like what we just saw?" Duan Qing suddenly came to his senses: "The one named Barnes..."
"Yes, but there is a...bigger problem here."
Kima looked at the other party expressionlessly: "Barnes... was originally a member of the aristocratic faction."
"Fordson's right-hand man."
In the middle of the night, the city of Tania once again became unusually quiet due to the disappearance of passers-by. The prosperous starlight clearly visible in the night sky seemed to have no other effect on the unilluminated parts of the city. Walking in such a strange and silent environment is not a good experience for anyone, but for Duan Qing at this time, it is not something worth paying attention to - he is still avoiding it from time to time. With the guards patrolling around, he pinched his chin and frowned, as if he was thinking about some troublesome problem, and then suddenly stopped at the corner of an alley.
"Oh, what a coincidence." On the opposite side of the alley, another black figure raised his hands and slowly walked out of the shadow range: "Long time no see, Your Excellency Mo Shang Qingshan."
"...Have you learned a lot by imitating other people's speech? Your Excellency..." Duan Qing tilted his eyes: "Also, what are you doing here?"
"Come up here and relax." Fusheng Lümeng replied lightly: "By the way, I'm going to inspect the defense work of the principality."
"Wizzard has nothing to do recently, right?" Duan Qing said with a sarcastic look on his face: "He actually came here to care about the safety of the principality? Be careful of being arrested as a spy..."
"We are a regular adventurer organization, how could we be wanted as casually as you?" The scholar in black shook his head in vain: "What's more, we still have some cooperation with the principality..."
"Okay, you win this game." Enduring the pain of being exposed, Duan Qing gritted his teeth and changed his attack angle: "But... going online so early, could it be that he was eliminated in the finals? "
"Only one of us in Wizard has entered the individual competition, and now it's over." Fusheng Luimeng spread his hands and responded: "You didn't go to see it, which is beyond the expectations of many of us."
"whispering sound……"
So Duan Qing gritted his teeth again: "Be careful that Jian Beidong suddenly jumps out and wants to settle the score with you again..."
"As the fourth largest guild in the alliance, we are not afraid of any form of challenge." The scholar in black replied with a smile: "In comparison... we are still more concerned about the pattern here."
"What will this place look like in a few days?" He looked up at the sky, but a smile escaped from the corner of his mouth: "We are also looking forward to it..."
call--
Silent air flowed past him, and his words suddenly stopped. Instead, a sharp dagger appeared at his neck: "...Mr."
"Although I feel very happy, I still forget it." Duan Qing sighed and raised his hands: "We have nothing to do with them..."
Uh-huh.
The sharp reflection disappeared in an instant, and the air condensed around him began to flow again. Then, as another figure gradually appeared in the shadow, it was gathered in the white cuffs of the maid's uniform. She walked calmly across the other person's body. , then turned to the scholar, bowed respectfully, and then retreated towards Duan Qing again. Subconsciously, he touched his neck, which was still cold, and his dreamy eyes moved slowly along with the woman's leaving figure. Finally, he stayed for a long time where she disappeared behind Duan Qing, and then murmured. He murmured: "The rumors are indeed true..."
"Stop it, stop it." Duan Qing made a pause gesture: "No matter what you are thinking in your mind now, stop it. It is all an illusion and useless..."
"Mr. Mo Shang Qingshan, that young lady just now..." Fu Sheng Ling Meng hesitated and asked, "Is it a code word?"
"Why are you so curious?" Duan Qing showed an impatient expression: "It was another chance encounter late at night, and another person appeared. You have to ask about national affairs, and you have to ask about any woman who comes over. , such a curious person... don’t blame me for not warning you, even if you are not captured by the city guards, you still have to be careful of other mishaps."
"With your reaction like this, can I take it as your acquiescence... Hmm."
Swish——
The jet-black sword was like lightning in the dark night. It appeared in front of the scholar's eyes in an instant, suppressing all the nonsense he wanted to say. At the same time, it also frightened his original upright movement with his hands behind his back so that he leaned back and almost fell back. Fell to the ground. Looking behind the dagger, Duan Qing's eyes became unfriendly. Fusheng Limeng hurriedly waved his hands and stood up. Then he stepped back and said with a dry smile: "Okay, okay, I understand. , I won’t ask any more questions...you continue, you continue."
He glanced here a few more times, then let out a few dry laughs, and finally retreated to the back of the alley, turned around and disappeared from Duan Qing's eyes. The latter waited quietly for a while, and after finally confirming that the other party had indeed left, he took back his black dagger and let out a deep sigh: "Wizzard... alas, they all came to Tania, It seems that it is destined to be a big news.”
"Why are you here, sir? Didn't you really go to the game?"
"Uh... don't ask. I don't know. I've never been there."
Covering his face, Duan Qing replied with a sad look on his face: "It's better than being idle anyway."
"Where did you go, sir? Did you find anything?"
"I went to the city guard's office... er, the command post." Turning around and walking in the other direction in the alley, Duan Qing said without looking back: "I went to Hank first to make sure. The wanted orders were all initiated from the City Guards, and they seemed to be regarded as hostile persons, so I took them to investigate together."
"What's the result, sir?"
"I met an acquaintance, eavesdropped on a conversation, and then...came back." Duan Qing, who was walking in front, spread his hands: "According to Kima, the current Tania City is a place where someone cannot understand Old man Horsman has the final say, and many nobles have already surrendered to him, and they are about to start a big fight..."
"Many underground forces, including Hank, have become very sad now, and of course... so have we." His words revealed a sense of helplessness: "After all, we are now the biggest suspects of collaborating with the enemy."
"Miss Liushang... seems to have said so before." Ninglan replied in a low voice: "Ninglan remembered that she had speculated... that Huosman was gathering all the people he could trust, and at the same time wanted to bring everyone in the city under control. All stable factors have been excluded. Although I don’t know why, but..."
"It seems that the results are not too far off."
"Hey, I suddenly remembered something." Duan Qing suddenly stopped: "Shouldn't you be watching the finals at the league headquarters? How do you have time to go online?"
"Ninglan doesn't have much chance to go out, so I plan to watch it online."
The maid player smiled and tilted her head obediently: "And... Ninglan knows everything about what happened in the finals."
"What's going on now... is probably Miss Snow Spirit Huanbing's competition."
