Volume 1 The Endless Wilderness Section 65 Persuasion
A moment later, Chen Xing and the others escorted Quake to the mayor's small castle. After waiting outside for a while, Xiao Wu led everyone into the study.
The mayor was playing the violin by the window, and the tune was harsh. After more than ten minutes, the mayor finally ended his performance with a "Ah, this is the sea".
Subsequently, Chen Xing told the mayor of the town what happened. The latter listened carefully, his face getting darker and darker, which gave Chen Xing a bad premonition.
"Is he a citizen?" After listening to Chen Xing's narration, the mayor glanced at Quake and asked.
Chen Xing didn't know the situation, and was about to ask Quake, but the other party said himself, "I voluntarily removed the black watch." ”
"If you don't have a black watch, you are a homeless person, and you will be dragged out and cut down." The mayor shook his hand and ordered.
Xiao Wu immediately took the guards, pressed Quake's shoulders left and right, and walked outside.
Chen Xing was taken aback, he didn't expect the mayor to say that he would kill him, and he didn't even mean to discuss it at all. Seeing that Quake was about to be executed, he hurriedly stepped forward and persuaded, "Mayor, look at this matter, is there any ......?"
"You don't need to say it, killing people pays for your life, not to mention that he is just an outcast!" The mayor interrupted him and said in a deep voice, very resolute.
Chen Xing didn't dare to persuade again, stepped aside, and quickly thought about countermeasures.
Inadvertently, he changed history again. Originally, Quake was executed by the Malan royal family in DR2621, that is, nine years later. But now, due to his intervention, he has stepped into death early.
It is not difficult to deduce that in the previous life, the simple-minded Wang Bo could not solve the case, and Quake ran away after killing someone. And in this life, Chen Xing replaced Wang Bo and became the captain of the third squad and successfully captured Quake.
So, the legendary wilderness lone ranger, Red Wolf Quake, died in Orchid Town.
Such a result is unacceptable to him. He originally thought that the mayor would banish Quake to the radiation-heavy Black Death continent in accordance with the laws of the principality. Unexpectedly, the latter had already given up his citizenship.
He must not allow Quake to die here, especially at his own hands. Killing such a person will make it difficult for him to sleep.
However, what does it take to convince the mayor to pardon Quake?
First of all, he needs to analyze what is the root cause of the mayor's anger?
Through this period of contact, he felt that although the mayor of the town, Shad Sinclair, was a little crazy, he was not bad at heart and would not kill people easily. On the other hand, the mayor of the town values interests, and whoever dares to touch his cake, he will kill whomever he wants.
"Sinclair Mining" is named after the mayor's surname, which must be his property. Quake kills the captain of the mining team, which naturally angers the mayor.
Secondly, What kind of benefits can Quake bring to the mayor?
Loyal, brave, kind?
Obviously, between the opponents and vested interests of mainstream society, these virtues mean nothing and are worse.
Quake sympathized with the outcasts and voluntarily renounced citizenship, while the mayor was an aristocrat and a supporter of the existing regime. There is an irreconcilable contradiction between the two.
Wait a minute......
Refugee?
Chen Xing's mind flashed with inspiration, and he thought of a countermeasure, and immediately stepped forward and said, "Town Chief, our gathering place is about to be built. ”
"Good." Hearing the news, the mayor of the town showed a happy expression.
"But......" Chen Xing stopped talking.
"But what?" Mayor Mare asked.
"Although the settlement has been built, there are now less than three months left before winter, and we have no time to find a suitable displaced tribe to move in. But next spring, the displaced people will not be able to survive and will definitely not want to move, so they will have to delay until autumn. Chen Xing sighed.
"Hmm......" Mayor Mare frowned on, lost in thought. As Chen Xing said, if you miss this year, you will have to wait for more than half a year.
"Mayor, my subordinates have an idea that can solve this matter perfectly, but I don't know if I should ......say it," Chen Xing said with a little hesitation.
"It's okay, you say." The mayor said cheerfully.
"That Quaker is said to have dealings with many homeless tribes, and they are very close...... Chen Xing hinted.
"Quake, which Quake?" Mayor Mare seemed a little confused.
"It's the one you just dragged the guards out." Chen Xing said cautiously.
"Oh......" The mayor raised his head thoughtfully, then came to his senses, rushed out of the study, and shouted loudly outside, "Xiao Wu, come back to me!" ”
It didn't take long for Xiao Wu and several guards to press Quake and return to the study.
"What the hell!" The mayor glared at Xiao Wu and scolded, "Didn't you all see it, this person is obviously innocent." The face is covered with scars, is it easy! ”
"Yes, yes, the mayor said yes." Xiao Wu echoed repeatedly, and several guards behind him also looked embarrassed.
"I knew at a glance that he was a good person, so I didn't let him go." The mayor looked at the guards with a straight face, then took Quake's hand and beckoned, "Come, let's have a drink, and then take you to see the sea......" As he spoke, he looked out the window, "Do you know the sea, the waves are turbulent and magnificent......"
So, Quake survived. Of course, like Chen Xing, he inevitably had to go to the small pond behind the small castle to see the sea and listen to the mayor boast about the legends of the year.
The mayor said that his real identity was actually a captain. Although the mayor of the town said it mysteriously, Chen Xing and Quake also showed expressions of deep understanding. But in reality, they don't feel like it's a secret. How much difference can there be between a town town and a ship captain?
The mayor also said that he had a very large ship, a hundred times larger than a 10,000-ton ship, and that it was very majestic. Chen Xing couldn't help but think of the picture of a million 10,000-ton ships sailing in the sea, which was simply unrealistic. Such a big ship, not scientific at all. However, he still showed a deeply approving expression, who wants the other party to be his boss? There's no way around it.
After tossing all night, Chen Xing took people and returned to the underground water station tiredly. Quake, however, seemed to be in good spirits, drinking all night, listening to stories all night, and having the energy to go with Aaron to visit the construction of the stronghold.
Within a few days, Quake was gone. He needed to go into the depths of the wilderness and contact the outcasts who were willing to migrate. As for character, the Wild Lone Ranger does not need to be doubted.
"Why are you so nice to him?" After Quake left, Ye Yang Bailiu asked Chen Xing a little strangely. In her impression, Chen Xing is the kind of bad guy who doesn't get up early without profit, how can he save an irrelevant person for no reason.
"Probably ......" Chen Xing thought for a moment and said uncertainly, "Fate." ”
As soon as the words fell, Ye Yang Bailiu trembled, as if he was cold.
"What's the matter, classmate Ye Yang, you seem to have misunderstood me." Chen Xing grinned and said with a smile.
"No, I'm just curious, Mr. Quake has a completely different point of view than you, but you helped him and were willing to pay some price for it." Ye Yang Bailiu looked at Chen Xing's eyes and asked seriously, "Can you tell me why?" ”
"Actually......" Chen Xing put away his smile and said, "I don't really understand either." ”
"But I know that there are things in this world that are right and things that are wrong...... "but sometimes, in order to survive, we have to make a choice, even if we know it's wrong." ”
He paused and continued, "That's because we are in an environment that doesn't allow us to choose. ”
"But we can't just take a mistake for a right because of that."
"If it's just a gesture, or if it's a small price, I don't mind helping out, for the sake of our inner voice."
"You say......" he asked, bowing slightly, "is it?" ”
Ye Yang Bailiu didn't answer, just lowered his head and pondered quietly. After a long time, she raised her head and looked at the man in front of her. There seemed to be something more in those watery eyes. I can't tell, I can't tell.