Chapter 146: Competition
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"What golden opportunity?" asked Zenas, "and it seems that I am involved." ”
"That's right!" Claire nodded in acknowledgement, "In fact, the Dark Brotherhood is one of the forces under Malthus's control. Note that I'm talking about one of them! There are many factions in the Constellation of Souls, and most of the forces controlled by Malthus operate in the northern part of the Valcam continent, and those forces serve the elite class. Because of this, there are those within the Constellation of Souls who believe that an alien like you will block their financial path. ”
"So they want my life?" Zenas asked with a frown, and when Claire nodded, he smiled instead, "Should I feel honored? ”
"You deserve to be honored, Zenas. Claire immediately threw another bombshell, "Because the faction that supports me thinks it's better for us to be alive." ”
This time, Zenas could no longer remain calm, except for Charlotte, who had heard Claire mention it earlier, everyone present, including Elbert, showed surprised or unswerving expressions.
Naturally, the only one who would show an unhappy expression was Elbert, and he couldn't figure out how the Soul Seat, as a thousand-year-old organization inherited by the Lord of Souls, Eagle, would attach so much importance to the little-known Zenas.
"That's flattering!" said Zenas, "May I ask why?"
Claire shook her head indifferently, "I can only say that your ideas are beneficial to us and can attract the attention of some well-intentioned people." ”
Zenas was stunned, and then smiled bitterly, "It's just a chess piece." ”
Zenas wasn't so angry, because he knew his position, and although he was quite famous now, he couldn't make those old ghosts who had lived for thousands of years take it seriously, at most it only impressed them.
Charlotte had heard the reason why Claire's faction wanted to protect Zenas. In fact, this matter is also inseparable from Sylvia, including Charlotte herself.
In today's world of Steean at the level of medieval thought, Zenas's ideas can be called a great rebellion. One can imagine how much secular and theocracical reproach he would have faced in the future if he had remained on this path. And that's what Sylvia and Nesta wanted.
Let the stirring Zenas attract the attention of the gods, and the more successful his career is, the better, even if he gives up the entire Valcam continent to Zenas. Sylvia, the princess of the Ice Lake, and Death declare that Nesta only wants Charlotte and Claire to gain valuable time to grow up and hold their respective thrones high in the future.
Once Charlotte and Claire become the Root Kings, what is a mere Valcam Continent? The power of the mages will grow by a long time, and at that time, even if the gods react, they will be helpless to take the root kings whose power has soared.
At this time, after a wry smile, Zenas remembered something, and asked in amazement, "But since the forces represented by Malthus want my life, then why did he save me?
Claire nodded, "Exactly, my guess is this, after learning of my faction's course of action, Malthus and Gloria joined forces, one of them was responsible for rescuing you from house arrest and gaining the trust of General Verus to set up the location of the Scourge of the Dead, while the other was responsible for collecting materials and presiding over the operation of the Scourge of the Dead. In order to solve the two of you and me in this Vic County. ”
"Then I really thank you for taking care of me. Zenas sighed.
"I'm sorry, but if it weren't for the undead scourge, I really wasn't going to contact you until I found out about their plot. Claire spread her hands, although he used the word 'contact', but Zenas felt a chill, "You know, the reason why I haven't been in contact with you is to secretly find out what kind of conspiracy they want to play against me." As for meeting Charlotte here, it was a bonus, and I thought he was still in Lotsente. ”
Zenas finally understood Claire's plans.
In other words, if it weren't for Charlotte and the undead natural disaster, this guy might really not save himself from death.
But Zenas can also think about it, he and Claire are not related, and in real terms, he still owes Charlotte and Claire a great favor. Everyone is not a three-year-old child, how can they expect others to risk their lives to help them.
Claire's information ended here, and he finally admitted that he did not deny that he wanted to take this opportunity to solve the minds of Malthus and Gloria. But at the same time, he also emphasized that he was more worried about the outbreak of the undead than personal grudges.
Charlotte secretly gave a thumbs up to Claire's performance in her heart, and he himself followed suit, "The undead disaster is closely related to each and every one of us, and I believe that no one wants their relatives to be killed by the evil plague and become cold and merciless undead." Therefore, in this matter, I will never let those two people get their way! The greater the power, the greater the responsibility, if I give up the fight against evil because of fear and self-interest, then when I look back on this matter in the future, my soul will never have peace. ”
Charlotte looked at Elbert and Zenas, "Everyone, we must put aside our personal grudges, and only by working together can we stop the atrocities of Malthus, Gloria, and others!"
There was silence in the meeting room.
Everyone here is a hero, although he is generally not very old, but he has experienced countless dangers and ups and downs over the years. To say that Charlotte and Claire can make people give up hatred and work together in just a few words is tantamount to a fool's dream.
It's just that at this moment, although everyone's hearts have different demands, after all, the undead natural disaster is imminent. Under the common threat and goal, Elbert and Zenas had to join forces against each other.
In silence, Zenas and Moon exchanged covert glances, the former clearing his throat and speaking awe-inspiringly.
"I agree with Charlotte and Claire! If we want to deal with the undead scourge, we have to work together. It's just that I don't have enough power to control now......" When he said this, Charlotte thought he was going to shirk his responsibility, but the next second, he changed his mind, "So, I decided to go to the barracks of the surrounding lighthouses and personally convince the army there to act with us to deal with the undead scourge!"
I was stunned.
You must know that Zenas is now a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh of the lighthouse! But he actually planned to risk his life to persuade the troops loyal to Speaker Shawshank to assist him in his operation?
Charlotte's heart was awe-inspiring.
Whether Zenas's actions were motivated by justice or something else, the man had indeed grown into a good leader. He wants to regain control of the military power in the north of the lighthouse through the undead natural disaster, and if he succeeds, he will open up a new world;
"In that case!" said Elbert, not to be outdone, "I'll go to the noble realm of northern Vic and persuade the nobles of that region to form an alliance against the undead scourge!"
Not to be outdone, old enemies look at each other.
- Not only must you succeed in defeating the undead scourge, but you must also hold down the opponent and gain great prestige with the help of this operation!
This is what Elbert and Zenas are really thinking at the bottom of their hearts at this moment.
Miraculously become the old enemies of the allies on different battlefields, and a new round of competition begins!