The adverse impact of the twilight incident on the entire "balanced diplomacy" program was much more serious than Li Mengxi imagined.

After that, though, they took timely steps - temporarily letting Igarashi suke stop training with Barrett, or even let the two not see each other.

However, the rumors did not stop. There is no way, the villagers' desire to let the nobles be their backing is too strong, whether it is a factual or verbal refutation of rumors, it is regarded as a move of "there is no silver three hundred taels here".

In the face of this situation, Li Mengxi and the others could only increase the number of people who communicated with the guards to highlight the extra closeness, hoping to bring the balance back to a horizontal position.

However, the actual effect does not seem to be so effective.

But that's all they can do. If you go any further, you will be suspected of "interference in internal affairs", and in that case, no matter whether the original intention is good or bad, in the end, "pointing fingers at other people's affairs" will be disgusted.

If there were only two people, Li Mengxi and Hinata Nain, it would be a way to deliberately attract the malice of the villagers to divert their attention. But they now have eight other companions, and it's impossible to get them all involved.

In this way, the days were spent in a state where the scales were slightly tilted to the side of the villagers. Then, this morning, the village chief had to convene the four of Palyusis and Ayilaide again to discuss the punishment of Palyusis that the whole village wanted to discuss.

After these days, the position of the four has also become quite clear. Paliusis naturally represented the infallible minority that supported him, Ayilid was a neutral, and Chai Mod and Hiriopara were rightfully rebels.

Chai Mod and Hirio Para, who had been discussing for several days, handed a written request for punishment directly to the village chief of Isis.

In terms of content, Li Mengxi's activities still had some impact. Executions, exiles, and other draconies were not adopted.

There are a lot of detailed requirements in this request, including the reasons for the punishment, but in general there are roughly three.

First, Paliusis wants to apologize publicly to everyone.

Second, to deprive Palyusis of the title of captain of the guard and give it to another family.

Third, the dissolution of the marriage between Rausis and Barrette.

In this regard, Paliusis was naturally furious. He was ready to take on a certain amount of responsibility, and even if he was dismissed from his position as captain of the guard, he could accept it.

However, where is the justification for not only him, but also his son Rausis to be punished jointly and severally? Besides, it is a clear violation of the rules to deprive a family of their vocation.

And the most difficult thing for Palyusis to accept is precisely the first one, which seems to be painless.

A public apology, in other words, is to make him admit that his decisions in those months were wrong.

It's just that these idiots who only judge by the results don't understand their own painstaking efforts, and they still want to force themselves to deny their dedication to the village, which is simply a big joke in the world!

Paliusis genuinely thought so, and that such an unreasonable request would not be heeded, and was incredibly shocked by what had happened.

First of all, Ayilaide, who has always objectively stated his opinions and maintained neutrality, actually felt that "considering the current situation, a certain punishment should be given." ”

Immediately, the chief of the village of Isis said something that made Palyusis feel cold.

"There's so much to discuss in your request. Still, Palyus, it's okay to apologize first. ”

That's what Chief Isis thinks. Although he can't blatantly protect Paliusis by distorting public opinion, he can delay for a while, and when everyone's anger gradually subsides, maybe there will be some changes.

It was also out of this consideration that he asked Palyusis to apologize first. It's just that this time he didn't tie up with his old friend, and it should be said that he underestimated the weakness of his friend's human nature.

In the eyes of Chief Esis, "apologizing" is an act of courage to take responsibility, after all, Palius's decision has led to a victim, and he should not mind.

However, the reality is very different from what he imagined.

"Chief, Isis......" Palyusis looked at the man who was still a friend in disbelief, "you are my only best friend, how can you let me suffer such an insult!"

"Paliusis!" Seeing that his old friend was so unreasonable, Isis was also a little angry. "Because there was a victim in your decision, it's a matter of course to apologize, right?"

"These are fundamentally different things! My decision did lead to a victim, but it doesn't mean that my decision was wrong! Apologize for what I didn't do wrong, it's not an insult, what!"

"According to you, whoever dies deserves to be unlucky, right?" Chai Mod roared.

"I didn't say that! Of course I take this responsibility for the victims, but it has nothing to do with right or wrong!"

"Enough!" exclaimed Isis, "Palius, you may have a reason for your objection, but your decision hurt everyone, and it is my duty to apologize!

In that case, even hurting them is the right decision.

Palyusis didn't say what was in his heart, and he suddenly realized that the man in front of him, who had always thought he was his best friend, might no longer be able to understand it.

Why don't you understand? Why do you apologize when you made the right decision? Why don't you think it's the right one!

Anger burned in his chest, and Paliusis gritted his teeth and trembled.

"Boom!" Eventually, he slammed his fist into the wall behind him to vent his frustration. Immediately, he turned his head and walked out of the house.

The meeting ended unhappily, and Palyusis was not seen until the evening.

......

"Knock knock!"

Long after nightfall, Rausis finally waited for a knock at the door. He sat down in the foyer and got up and opened the door as soon as he could. Sure enough, it was his father who returned.

"Father. At first, there was a surprise call, but then Rausis was stunned for a moment when he saw his father's murderous face, "You, you're back......"

"Well......" said Paliusis as he walked into the house, and went straight to his bedroom and began to rummage through the cabinets.

When Rausis closed the door, he went to the bedroom, and saw that his father seemed too irritable to go in.

"Isn't the result of today's meeting optimistic?"

Hearing this, Paliusis paused for a moment, then took a deep breath.

"I was betrayed, betrayed by my best friend. ”

"But Uncle Isis and you have been friends for many years, so you shouldn't be ......."

"That guy doesn't understand me anymore. In that case, sooner or later, they will completely side with those idiots. As he spoke, Paliusis seemed to suddenly think of something, stopped rummaging, and materialized something directly from his warehouse.

"Rausis. ”

"Father. ”

"If I'm going to fight back against the injustice ...... us," said Palyusis as he walked out of the bedroom holding an old box, "will you be on my side?"

Fight back? Probably not to use force against the villagers, right?

Rausis looked up at his father in a daze, and then his expression gradually returned to calm.

"You are my father. ”

......

Early the next morning, Palyusis almost found Li Mengxi and their camp at the top gate. At his request, Li Mengxi invited him to the tent and avoided the others, and began a separate meeting.

After a few small talks, Palyusis materialized an old box.

"What is this?" Li Mengxi couldn't help asking.

"This is a return gift to you for working as a sparring partner for our guards for days. ”

Although Barrett didn't tell Li Mengxi anything about the details of the meeting yesterday because of the gag order given by the village chief of Isis, it can be guessed from his facial expression that the situation is very unfavorable for Paliusis.

Therefore, Li Mengxi thought that Paliusis might come to the door with gifts at this time, hoping to get the protection of his side. Naturally, they also have the idea of bringing the scales back into balance, but it is not okay to receive gifts and misunderstand that a transactional relationship has been formed between the two.

Therefore, Li Mengxi politely refused: "Both of us have learned a lot from each other, and there is no need to return the gift or anything." ”

"Rest assured, nobles, I have no intention of bribing you to achieve a certain purpose, this is not a precious item, but only something you need. ”

"What do you say?" Li Mengxi had to face it squarely.

"There was a sinner in my family. ”

"Sinners?"

"Not bad. As for who it is, because that person is also one of my ancestors, please forgive me for not being able to say. ”

"It's okay, I understand. ”

That man was called a sinner because he had broken God's rules and spied on secrets that only the village chief could know. ”

Saying that, Paliusis opened the old box for Li Mengxi.

That's part of the secret he's copied. ”

Inside the box lies a leather roll. After Li Mengxi hesitated slightly, he still stretched out his hand and took it out and spread it out in front of him.

It is a map that uses the village as a baseline to mark a location in the vast desert in the north.

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