In the middle of the secluded garden, Ogras grinned and deftly dodged an angry Emma Machar who was trying to punch him with a champagne bottle.

"Coffin, coffin, what kind of bastard would move something as ominous as a coffin? that's not what we agreed to!" I'm going to shove this bottle in your ass," she shouted, throwing the bottle hard at a laughing ogre.

"I don't want you to feel uncomfortable, the coffin is well padded. "I'm a gentleman, after all," Ogras said with a laugh, grabbing the bottle from the air, careful not to break it.

Zach is amazed by Emma's personality. The man he saw on the interview and auction stage seemed to be another character she played, just like in the movies. Her true personality is much rougher.

He was also relieved that it seemed that what Ogras did was not a kidnapping, although the specifics had not yet been fully agreed. Zach doesn't want to fall out with the demon, but if Ogras does start kidnapping women, he has no choice but to do something extreme because he can't accept it. It will be a completely different scale compared to messing around at an auction.

Emily giggled, and she heard the exchange, which made the movie star look like they did, immediately focusing on Zach.

"You! you let this horned bastard knock me out and put me in that damn coffin? What? Why are you standing there with your mouth wide open, you pervert? Are you the kind of person who does things alone in the corner?"

"Uh," Zach just managed to escape, not ready to be Emma's vitriol target. "I only found out that Ogras had brought you here after Julia Lombard told me. ”

"Jules told you, where is she?" said the little actress, quickly calming down.

"Do you two know each other?" she was furious. Zach was so angry that he jumped off the portal and came here," Zach couldn't help but ask.

"Did she say that?" she asked, her mouth curling slightly upwards before refocusing on the demon. "You can't hurt her, or I won't cooperate. You never told me you lived in the damn jungle. ”

"Hey, I'm Emily, I'm a Hugue fan! You're in Port Atwood. It's a remote island!Emily interjected, and it was clear that she was excited to meet a movie star.

"Hi, pretty," Emma said, apparently more submissive to the excited teenager. "You should stay away from those two guys, they have a bit of a problem with their heads. ”

Emily just giggled.

"Emily, tell Emma about Port Atwood. "Ogras, follow me," Zach said with a sigh.

He needed to understand what was going on. Soon, the two stand at a distance when Emily begs the movie star about her past life, and Emma becomes the gentle personality you used to see on TV.

"So you're making a mess. Before you come back with the coffin. Now we have a government official on the island," Zach said with an angry glare. "I don't even want to imagine the kind of riot you caused in New Washington. You'd better have a fucking good reason to explain it all. ”

"Well, the coffin is a whim," Ogras shrugged, drawing another vicious look from Zack.

"I had only planned to visit Madam Machar for the dinner I had promised, but it turned out to be like this. ”

"She's not a prisoner. Don't force her to do anything," Zach said with a glare.

"Phew, why am I doing this?" the chase is half the fun," Ogras retorted. "Besides, that's not why I brought her here. ”

"Explain," Zach said, still angry.

"Didn't you say you couldn't understand how the useless bureaucrats created a lord, and you, your highest office, fought desperately for the same privilege?"

"The first clue came from Ricky, the poor fool you left me. After he leaked everything about their organization, I asked him about the government's plans. We missed one of them, so be careful. The red mercenaries had done some despicable work for the government before it seemed to be there, and even killed a rogue who was actively opposed to the New World government. ”

Zach didn't care much about the last person still alive, but he was more concerned that the red mercenaries were wet workers for the government.

"So the government is behind this attack?" Zach asked, frowning.

"No, it looks like they're really just here to fill their pockets. "Birds die for food, people die for money," the devil replied with a shrug.

"I was more interested in what he told me about the government's mandate. He swore that there was no task like becoming a lord like defending New Washington from the beast. He did, however, mention that he had heard of a donation crystal, and Emma Machar took it very seriously. ”

Zach is now intrigued, completely oblivious to the fact that a storm may be brewing in the new Washington right now. He just nodded and let the demon continue the narrative.

"As I walked through the bazaar, I listened to any gossip and it turned out that Machar wasn't the only celebrity hired by the government. In fact, many of them visited various towns and towns, so to speak, shaking hands and kissing babies. The government has been promoted.

"At first I thought it was just to gain legitimacy before the auction and get more people to join their small league. But it turned out I was wrong. Later, when I found out where Machar lived, I went to visit her. Part it's to discover more, and the other part, uh, it's for personal gain," Ogras said, drawing Zach's eye.

"I invited myself to her residence, and after she calmed down, we had a pleasant conversation. I found a lot of interesting things. For example, why do they hold auctions, why do celebrities walk the streets under the escort of the government. "The government needs fame," Mr. Ogras said with a laugh.

"What?" Zach couldn't help but blurt out.

"This is their main task. They need to have enough fame that someone among them will be promoted to lordship. They use celebrities as mouthpieces to promote the government's programs and increase their visibility. The auction is held in part to gather a lot of power and become famous. Those who improve the government's reputation will receive contribution points, and Emma is one of them," Ogras said.

"That still doesn't explain why you kidnapped her," Zach said.

"She told me to do it," Ogras said with a shrug. "When I told her who you were, she immediately asked for shelter. In the beginning, she was happy to do the work, but after she learned something she wanted. However, they did not allow her to leave. Because she was one of their highest-paid people, the government basically imprisoned her in order to gain fame. ”

"Does it matter if you robbed her, even though she's gone, they're still as famous as ever?"

"Well, according to Emma, fame is attached to those who contribute in some way. Ogras hesitated for a moment and said, "I've never heard of a mission like this, I really don't understand. "But if these people defect or die, then the government will lose progress in pursuing them. ”

Zach suddenly remembered what the demon had said outside the teleportation building in New Washington and had a bad feeling.

"You didn't...?" Zach said dejectedly.

"Well, in New Washington there are a couple of people who died prematurely in the night. But that is also what Ms. Machar is asking for. She's ruthless. Although we only killed a few degenerates who used their position to do disgusting things," Ogras said, with an evil glint in his eyes.

Do you probably know about my conflict with the government?," Zach said angrily.

Zach wondered if it was possible for him to return to New Washington or their allied towns without cover. If the government had made Zach an accomplice in the murder and kidnapping, there is no telling what they would have done. Maybe his good name was dragged into the mud while they spoke.

"You already are. People like you can't coexist with people like that. It's best to be mentally prepared to clear this wave quickly. "They may be shooting at your sister as we speak," O'Gras retorted.

Zach could only respond with a frown, knowing that the demon might be saying that right into his nose. The government wants to build a unified force, and someone like him may be seen as a thorn in the side, even though Zach has no plans for their alliance. Maybe they'll find some other excuse to get him in trouble, even if Ogras doesn't go berserk in the city.

"You haven't explained clearly why you're going through so much trouble?"

"For my benefit, of course," Ogras said. "The fame brought by this auction is far beyond the government's expectations, and they are very close to completing their mission. They will most likely achieve it before you. We can't let that happen. Becoming the first Lord of the world would bring great benefits to his town and to the Lord Himself. ”

"So you're doing it for me, you say?" Zach asked, skeptically.

"Remember, our destinies are inextricably linked on this small island," Ogras said. ”。 "Your prosperity is my prosperity. ”

Zach scrutinized it for a while. He is disturbed by the impunity of the demon in a small human town. His destinies are inextricably linked, and Ogras's actions will affect Zack.

At the same time, he had to admit that he felt it was the best option. The government's actions sound rather shady, and more importantly, it doesn't want to give up the advantage of being the first master. He had the Creator's shipyard get it from the first place to close the invasion, so he felt that being the first lord would also bring great benefits.

"In the future, discuss things like this with me first. If we're going to cooperate, you can't be rogue again and again. This applies not only to your nightly activities, but also to your behavior at auction.

"Yes, Mom," Ogras said, rolling his eyes. "Well, you did show Shang Ke's ruthlessness with the poison, so I don't think I have to take everything to myself in the future. But don't be mad at me. Remember, your actions will affect not only yourself, but all your subjects and your family. A moment of tenderness can bring a lifetime of pain. ”

"Okay, okay. Also, government officials are your responsibility. She's here because of your actions, so you're here to settle the aftermath. Check to see if she's part of it all, but don't kill her," Zach said.

In general, he has a good impression of Julia, but if she controls government assets through portals, then she will most likely become a problem.

"All these rules," O'Gras said, rolling his eyes, even though Zach knew he had admitted the request.

"I told you, you can't hurt Jules," Emma said suddenly, sneaking over to them. "If you do, I'll start preaching again here and greatly improve the reputation of the government. ”

"I told you that as long as she doesn't break the rules, she'll be fine," Zach said. ”。

"Good. Now tell me, where am I going to live? The devil promised me a mansion. ”

He smiled, grabbed some arrows, then sat down and began to carve on the arrows with a gleaming knife. "It's going to take a while. He said.

"I'll be back tomorrow. Elijah said it seemed to satisfy him.

"Good, I think I'll probably check it out again. He said, "My corrosive magic level has increased. ”。

After a while, Viper returns to catch the second rascal, and before he hits the road again, he checks on Philip and her. He seemed to be in a depressed mood. Most likely because of the hints exposed by these two people. Elija doesn't think she's the first and only one to be targeted. If Baralia destabilized the empire with money, including all the refugees and opportunists, it would certainly bring them good results. Now though she doesn't want to care too much. If she didn't want to influence the people of the empire, then she wouldn't do it.

Elija had come to train, and she didn't want to get involved in another revenge adventure or murder spree. At least for now. As midnight approached quickly, she stopped the attacks of the people, summoning her veil of ashes to nullify the mage's attacks completely, before she drew her arrow, healed her wounds, and returned the magic weapon to the hunter. Viper and the hooligan left and never returned, but she didn't think anything bad had happened.

"You'll be alright?" she asked Philip, who nodded.

"Don't worry about me, we don't know each other. He laughs.

"My name is Elija, and it's a pleasure to meet you, Philip. She said, holding out her hand. He looked at it a little confused, but then grabbed it. The gesture is not complicated, and even people who have never seen or used it have quickly grasped the concept.

Turn Eros into an unhygienic place one at a time. Elija muttered to herself. "Let's join tomorrow. She said as she went to get the bucket. "Thank you all for coming. "She's a little older to the other mages who are about to leave. The two stayed until midnight.

She counted the money and put it in her necklace. Fifty-six silver coins. According to what Dale told her, a therapist earns less than two silver coins a day's work. A little small again, she was below level 50 at the time. She has 14 copper coins and 32 copper coins. She didn't have enough spending power before investing in Claire and the City of London, but she was sure it would pay off in time. Of course, she needed enough to buy. All she needs now is a drink and some food.