Mystery: The arrival of the new Black Emperor

Chapter 628: Establishing a clear connection with Dwayne Dantès

Electric lights have also formed a chain of interests, but unlike gas, half of the shareholders of electric lights are from the military, so in the political arena, the gas association is even more powerful.

Many members of the Gas Association looked down upon electric light and looked for faults.

Their eyes only see that their own interests have been violated, and they have to protect their own interests.

So they disliked the electric light and tried their best to create a scandal for "Earl's Light" to make a fuss about it.

But most of the veterans in the parliament can see that this attack by the Gas Association is just because the interest groups behind them want to get a share of the electric light market.

After all, as far as the brightness of electric lights is concerned, gas lamps have no chance of winning!

Interest groups have no emotions, they only have interests in their eyes.

The Gas Association is attacking from the front. As long as Hobert is forced to the negotiating table, representatives of interest groups will immediately appear and gain admission to the electric lighting industry by betraying the Gas Association.

It's an old trick, but it's very effective.

Originally, the investigation team was very happy to see Hobert's arrival, which meant that Hobert finally compromised and their efforts finally bore fruit.

But what does Hobert mean when he says he wants to stop selling electric lights? Did he back down now?

It shouldn’t be. Whether it is Duke Christian or Earl Hall, their political status among the nobility is quite high. Under their mediation, although the "Light of the Earl" will lose some benefits now, it will definitely gain benefits in the future. Better development!

While they were still wondering, Hobert had already taken off his hat and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, I'll take my leave now."

It wasn't until Hobert left that everyone looked at each other, as if asking: What should we do now?

But because they also thought that even if Hobert didn't want to expand Backlund's business, the shareholders of "Earl's Light" would definitely not agree, and Hobert would come back sooner or later.

Sitting in the carriage, Hobert glanced contemptuously at the Houses of Parliament, and then went to work at MI9.

Now that Hobert is working in MI9, he is becoming more and more Buddhist, and he only comes here for a walk when he has time.

After having lunch at MI9, I went to the East Balam Veterans Club with Qonas in the afternoon.

As expected, Admiral Amyrius brought new business to "Earl's Light" and worked with the military to study the application of generators on ships.

Funded by the military, "Earl's Light" develops the generator technology, and the research results belong to both parties.

Although it is owned by both parties, the lighting systems used on subsequent warships must be ordered from "Earl's Light".

And "Earl's Light" can also take orders for merchant ship lighting systems. For "Earl's Light", this is a very cost-effective business.

Hobert was a little reserved and agreed to this research project. He knew very well that everyone saw that electric lights were so profitable, and people's investment in the power industry in the next few years would be huge.

Especially after a war, some research projects will be subject to military control, and the investment will become very huge. The technology of high-power generators may be conquered during the war.

Then Hobert must take advantage of the first-mover advantage to accumulate more cutting-edge technologies.

After discussing business, the three of them chatted while playing cards. Amyrius asked Hobert: "Is the Gas Association throwing dirty water on the 'Light of the Earl'?"

Admiral Amyrius is the representative of the military shareholders. If Hobert needs it, they certainly have ways to put pressure on the Gas Association.

Hobert smiled: "Maybe by next year, there will be no such organization as the Gas Association."

Amyrius and Qionas glanced at Hobert together, especially Qionas. He remembered that when Hobert first joined MI9, his tone was not so crazy.

Qonas looked away and glanced at his cards, but then he seemed to realize something, and the hand holding the cards began to tremble unconsciously.

Hobert's honorary name was announced on Longwei Island, but now Longwei Island is relatively closed except for Tutujia Port, and the intelligence leader Qionas has not received relevant information.

Amyrius also seemed to realize something. While releasing the huge pressure of the "arbitrator" path demigod, he seemed to say casually: "You just have to know what's going on."

Hobert calmly resisted Amyrius's pressure: "If necessary, I will ask you for help."

Amyrius felt that he had not tested Hobert's strength, which actually explained the problem, but he wanted to confirm again, so he winked at Qonas.

Qonas also wanted to verify his conjecture, so he also exuded the majesty of a demigod, and the two of them worked together to suppress Hobert.

Just when the invisible discussion in the chess and card room was at its most intense, there was a knock on the door, and then the door of the chess and card room was pushed open.

The unlucky Colonel Calvin and Congressman Macht were attacked again. This time Macht fell straight to the ground without even shouting "goddess", and Colonel Calvin also kept retreating.

Klein, who was standing behind the two people and facing Dwayne Dantès, quickly caught Senator Macht who fell to the ground.

Klein glanced at the chess and card room. When he saw Hobert and Amyrius, he was stunned for a moment, and then sighed in his heart: It's just a game of cards, what's more?

Then he glanced at Qonas again. He had been investigating Qonas before, and today he finally had a chance to make friends with him.

At the card table, Amyrius and Qonas looked at each other. They were sure from the previous test that Hobert was already a "Crazy Mage".

At the time of the card game in July, Hobert was still a member of the "Fallen Earl".

This time, it was Hobert who stood up and asked Klein and Calvin to carry Congressman Macht to the sofa. He used a "healing technique". Although Macht did not wake up for a while, there was no danger.

After Alvin introduced Dwayne Dantès to everyone, the two people also sat down, obviously wanting to join the card game.

Because Qonas and the others were there, Hobert and Klein pretended not to know each other.

Hobert was thinking about "twisting" Klein's final victory on the card table to himself. At this time, Admiral Amyrius and Qonas dropped the cards in their hands and lost interest in playing cards.

Hobert felt a little regretful. He was originally planning to compete with Klein at the card table.

Klein didn't realize at all that he missed an opportunity that might win a lot of money. He was glad that the card game was over. Otherwise, there were four demigods on the card table. If he still released the pressure of the demigods like he did just now, then Senator Macht probably just woke up and had to pass out again.

At the moment, Qonas chatted with Klein for a few words about the situation in the Southern Continent. In fact, he was asking about the previous arms business in disguise.

After roughly understanding the situation, Qionas took a sip of the champagne handed by the waiter and said to Klein with a smile: "You are a very interesting person. It's nice to meet you."

This sentence is considered a kind word and marks the end of this conversation.

"It's nice to meet you too." Klein originally wanted to seize the opportunity to establish contact with Qonas again, but because Amyrius and Hobert were there, it seemed inappropriate to talk about other topics.

So he stood up, as if to take leave, and glanced at Hobert.

Hobert understood and was willing to provide some cover for Klein, and said, "I heard that you just came to Backlund at the beginning of the year?"

Klein just raised his buttocks and sat down again: "Yes."

"Are you still used to life here?"

"Except for the few days when we see the sun, it's quite customary elsewhere."

Hobert smiled and said: "Then you have to prepare a manor in the suburbs. In winter, the dense fog in Backlund will be even worse!"

Klein's eyes lit up: "I have this plan, and I must buy a manor with a forest farm and hunting."

Qonas asked casually: "Do you like hunting?"

According to the intelligence obtained by Klein, one of Major General Qionas' hobbies was hunting, so whenever he had the opportunity, he turned the topic to this topic.

"Yes!" Klein said, "In the Southern Continent, you can hunt in the woods at will."

The ability of the "Faceless Man" made every movement of Klein appear so natural. At this time, his facial expression paused, and his joy turned into helplessness: "After coming to Backlund, I haven't even touched a gun. "

Hobert sighed in his heart: At the demigod level, the "divineer" is definitely the nemesis of the "audience". Whether it is expressions or body movements, he manages them very well.

Hobert, who knew Klein's purpose very well, provided another assist: "I have no interest in hunting, and I don't know where there is such a manor. These two may be able to provide relevant information."

Qonas considered it for a moment before speaking: "I do know that a manor that meets your requirements is being sold, but I have to send someone to confirm it for you. When I have the exact information, I will send it to...well, Uncle Clund Street, right?”

"Yes." Klein said sincerely, "Thank you very much."

After having this connection, Klein stood up to leave again.

After Dwayne Dantès left, Ciunas commented: "This is a man who knows how to seize opportunities and is wild."

Amyrius smiled and said, "In Backlund, even curly-haired baboons have to abide by the rules."

"That's right." Hobert followed Amyrius's words: "In my opinion, there are many curly baboons in the upper class."

The three of them chuckled together and chatted about another topic.

At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Hobert returned to the Earl's Mansion and finally had some free time, but he suddenly thought that it was time to make some advanced charms for the "Stealer" path.

Such charms often have unexpected effects when placed around them.

He sighed, lamenting that after he was promoted to Sequence 3, he no longer had leisure time.

After preparing twenty engraved silver pieces, he went to the "Land of Disorder" to get 20 "Insects of Time", and then began to set up an altar to pray for the strength of the Fool.

After reciting the honorable name and saying his prayer, Hobert soon seemed to see the light of the spiritual world and the illusory castle above it.

Then he felt the gaze of "The Fool", but "The Fool" did not respond immediately.

Hobert estimated that The Fool saw the twenty half-finished charms neatly arranged together and wanted to curse for a moment.

After a second or two, The Fool began to respond to Hobert's prayer.

Because the talisman is relatively advanced, this is not the kind of talisman below the demigod level. A batch can be made at one time. Even if Klein becomes a demigod and masters more power "above the gray mist", he can only give it to three people at a time. The spell is powerful enough.

After the 20 spells were made, the "Fool's" gaze disappeared immediately.

Hobert praised Mr. Fool, who must have drained Klein's spirituality almost dry: it turns out that the wool feels so comfortable.

He checked the charms on the altar. There were 4 "luck-stealing charms", 10 "deception charms" and 6 "deprivation charms".

Hobert instantly felt as if he had an "Extraordinary Gatling", and he had no opponent below the Angel level!

Distribute the black crystal-like charms, carry one part with you, and put it in the "State of Disorder" part.

Originally, Hobert wanted to put them in the Earl's Mansion, but he was afraid that these charms would attract thieves, so he might as well just put them in the "Country of Disorder" for peace of mind.

After taking a short rest, Hobert went to Earl Hall's mansion for a banquet in the evening.

Originally, Hobert wanted to chat with Audrey first, but his speech in the Parliament Building today completely exceeded everyone's expectations.

Earl Hall left Hobert in the living room and talked with him about the "Earl's Light".

"I know you are worried about 'Earl's Light'." Hobert smiled: "But please don't worry, I will solve the problem properly."

Hibbert, Earl Hall's eldest son, asked: "Did the 'Earl's Light' encounter any difficulties? That's why it had to make such a compromise?"

"Hobert obviously has no intention of making any compromises or concessions." It was an old man like Earl Hall who could see clearly.

Hobert smiled and said: "Yes, I can only say that the Gas Association chose the wrong opponent."

He then said seriously: "Actually, the Gas Association is not without opportunities. They have abundant capital accumulation and currently also own most of the lighting market.

“If they turn to electric power investment at this time, it is completely late.

"Unfortunately, their long-term comfort has caused them to lose their determination to make progress."

Earl Hall and his son were silent for a few seconds before Hibbert said: "Do you know who your opponent is?"

Hobert smiled and said, "Of course I know."

He changed the topic: "But, they clearly asked me for help and wanted to share our interests, but they are still so arrogant and making accusations.

“Some people may have spoiled them in the past, but that was before and they were other people, and I will not spoil them.

“If you want a piece of the pie, come to me and talk politely with a smile on your face.

"It makes money, it's not shabby."

Hibbert wanted to say something more, but Earl Hall raised his hand to stop him: "It's good to have such momentum."

He touched his sideburns with a few white hairs: "When I was young, I also had some ideas, but later on, those ideas were all gone."

Hobert smiled and said: "These people can't kill me yet."

Earl Hall did not continue to talk about this topic, but asked about the frequent contacts between the senior officials of "Earl's Light" and the ambassador of the Republic of Intis.

This is why the Prime Minister attaches so much importance to the "Earl's Light" issue, because it may involve the leakage of cutting-edge technology.

The contact between "Earl's Light" and the ambassadors of other countries is difficult to keep as a secret in Backlund. Hobert also openly admitted that "Earl's Light" will go to the Republic of Intis to build a power plant in the future.

He said: "The biggest problem here may be the government's obstruction. Now we can take advantage of the opportunity to solve the problem at once."

Earl Hall smiled and said: "This idea is very good."

Their father and son were nobles first, then businessmen, and finally members of Parliament of Loen Kingdom.

In their view, this kind of cross-border business is normal. The only concern is how much profit can "Earl's Light" make?

Hobert thought to himself: Of course it's very good, "make a decision and then act"!

They chatted for a while, and then it was time for dinner.

At the dinner table, Audrey and Caitlin also talked about the "Earl's Light". Hobert just told them that he would solve the problem as soon as possible so that they did not have to worry.

When a few people took a walk after the meal, Hobert finally had a chance to be alone with Audrey.

Audrey asked with some concern: "Hobert, do we really want to stop all business in Backlund?"

"It's a pause." Hobert smiled and said: "We have received so many orders before that they will not be installed until the end of September. We can use this time to rush forward."

In the past, "Earl's Light" had too few electricians and the installation speed was too slow. So far, the orders received still have to be delayed for more than half a month to complete the installation.

Two people were walking in the garden, and the electric lights illuminated the whole garden very brightly.

Audrey asked again: "But, what about half a month later?"

"It won't take that long to solve the problem." Hobert said.

"Have you already thought of a solution?"

Hobert replied: "The method is ready. Since they used some despicable means, don't blame me for being rude."

He didn't have this topic, but asked in a low voice: "Are you ready? How about taking action tonight?"

Audrey hesitated before nodding: "Okay!"

"In this mission, your partner is Hugh." Hobert said, "Because this is your first time participating in such a mission, this mission will be led by Hugh, and you must obey her orders."

Since confirming their relationship with Hobert, Audrey has stopped contacting Xio: "Okay."

She decided to change her appearance and body shape for a while so as not to affect her actions at night.

Hobert briefly introduced the two targets, neither of which were difficult to deal with.

In the end, the two people agreed that Hobert would pick up Audrey at eleven o'clock in the evening, and then they talked about other topics.

Audrey wanted to know about the situation in the Southern Continent, so Hobert talked about the current progress of the Balke family. This family is now involved in the management of three states and is about as large as one county in the Kingdom of Loen.

Of course, they are only one of the forces in that land. The other forces are the local nobles or generals, and the colonists from the northern continent.

With Hobert's massive capital investment, the family's power has grown rapidly.

At present, the Balk family is getting along well with the colonists. After all, the colonists also hope to have investment from the Northern Continent in their territory.

Regarding the development model of the southern continent, which is similar to that of the South Colson area and Longtail Island, Hobert plans to establish a complete industrial and agricultural system first, and then open investment channels to the outside world.

This is a development method that has been proven many times to be highly controllable. If foreign investment channels were opened during primitive accumulation, then in the future, the country's industry and economy may not be completely under the control of the government.

When talking about this matter, Hobert was very eager to talk, and they chatted until about nine o'clock in the evening.

It was already very late, and it would be rude not to say goodbye.

Hobert returned to the Earl's Mansion, changed into clothes that were easy for movement, and then found Xio and told her to take action tonight and let her get ready.

At eleven o'clock, Hobert went to pick up Audrey and sent her to the taxi that Xio had found.

After a few brief explanations, Hobert pretended to leave.

In fact, he still followed quietly to see if he could lure out the divine envoy of the Aurora Society.

However, Hobert also knew that the first assassination operation would not encounter any action from the Aurora Society's envoys, but would only attract their attention.

Only the second assassination operation could attract the support of the Aurora Society's envoys.

But Hobert will definitely follow them in this operation, firstly to ensure Audrey's safety, and secondly because he wants to see how much progress Xio has made after his promotion.

Hobert followed the carriage three or four kilometers behind, as if he were just strolling.

Soon they arrived at the first target's residence, and the carriage stopped far away. Audrey followed Xio and walked quickly through the shadows of the street.

This is an old apartment building in the Wood District. The target lives on the third floor. The tactic is for Audrey to sneak into the third floor quietly and break in.

Xio hung outside the window, waiting to attack the escaping target, or quickly jump in to provide support.

According to Xio's experience, the other party will definitely escape. After all, they are members of the Aurora Society and have been hiding. After encountering an attack, they will first consider escaping.

Boom~

At the appointed time, the door was knocked open by Audrey.

As Xio expected, the spiritual target had already been alerted and immediately fled to the window.

But his pace of escaping suddenly slowed down, as if he was walking on the street. His eyes were sometimes dazed, and sometimes there was obvious struggle.

Looking at Audrey at the door, her pupils turned pale gold, but because she was a little nervous, the hypnosis of "giving up any resistance" to the target was not very effective. This member of the Aurora Society could break free at any time.

Outside, Xio sensed an opportunity and quickly jumped to open the window. The target seemed to wake up suddenly from his sleep, but before he could use his extraordinary ability, Xio's dagger had already pierced his carotid artery.

After pulling out the dagger, Xio dodged it skillfully.

呲~

Blood sprayed all over the wall, but not a drop was stained on Xio's body.

Audrey watched the target fall to the ground and used "comfort" on herself. Following the previously discussed steps, she brought the quilt, wrapped the still twitching body with Xio, and then quickly left through the window.

When they entered the shadows on the street again, the residents who had been awakened by the banging of doors and barking dogs came over to see what was going on.

Returning to the taxi, Audrey tried her best to put her feet away to avoid touching the body.

Xio smiled secretly but said nothing.

Although Audrey performed very well and did not panic during the first operation, because she was "unfamiliar" with her, she did not give any reminders, but talked about the situation of the second target.

The second target was a Sequence 8. Their actions were smoother and they had completed two assassination missions at midnight.

After leaving the scene for some distance, Audrey got out of the car while Hugh went to dispose of the body.

After the carriage went away, Hobert appeared next to Audrey.

Immediately afterwards, the two people entered the illusory spiritual world and appeared in the study of the Earl's Mansion a few seconds later.

Audrey, who was wearing a black knight uniform, took off her mask and said, "I, I almost vomited just now."

This tight outfit allowed Audrey to show a different kind of beauty. The original weak girlish temperament was gone, and every movement seemed to become more powerful.

Hobert smiled and said, "This is a normal reaction when I see someone killing someone for the first time."

Audrey sat on the chair and calmed down for a while before asking: "Why did Xio take the body away?"

"Because you are facing an extraordinary organization. For other extraordinary people, there will be many clues hidden in the corpse." Hobert said: "Xio did it very professionally."

Audrey asked again: "Will the driver of the taxi call the police?"

"Backlund belongs to the dark world after dark." Hobert smiled: "In this big city, there are many people doing some shady jobs.

"I remember Xio mentioned that she had similar cooperative relationships with many coachmen, and she didn't have to worry about snitching because these coachmen also had some shady secrets."

Then Hobert helped Audrey review: "Next time you attack the enemy, I suggest you try to use 'Shock' or 'Frenzy' to affect the opponent's state first, and then use 'Hypnosis'. The effect may be better.

"In addition, after 'hypnosis', don't maintain the 'hypnosis' state all the time. It doesn't matter how many seconds the 'hypnosis' lasts. Use the sealed artifact I gave you to quickly attack the target.

"This way, even if the target breaks out of the 'hypnotic' state immediately, you still have a certain advantage."

Audrey was stunned: "You, you were there at that time?"

Hobert smiled: "No, but I can see your fight."

He just "distorted" and "tampered" with the distance so that his vision and hearing could appear on the battlefield, while he himself was four kilometers away.

Audrey glanced at the clock in the corner before standing up and saying, "If you do something like this in the future, remember to call me."

"No problem." Hobert took Audrey's hand and sent her back.

Returning to the study, Hobert waited for more than half an hour before Xio came to hand over the task.

Taking the two Extraordinary Characteristics handed over by Xio, Hobert said: "When you submit the investigation information of the other three members of the Aurora Society, bring the auxiliary materials for promotion, and I will immediately give you the Extraordinary Characteristics of the 'Judge'. characteristic."

Xio was stunned for a moment, feeling somewhat unbelievable.

When he got the potion formula of "Judge" before, the masked man once again persuaded Xio to join MI9, because even if he got the potion formula, it would be almost impossible to find the master of "Judge" through extraordinary gatherings. Material.

This is a channel controlled by the royal family. In the Kingdom of Loen and the Kingdom of Feneport, it is impossible to circulate materials at this level.

Not to mention the Sequence 6 level, for so many years, Xio has never even seen the main material of the Sequence 7 level in an extraordinary gathering.

But now that he has completed one round of assassination missions and two rounds of investigation missions, he can actually obtain the extraordinary characteristics of "Judge".

Although when she planned to cooperate with Hobert, she realized that she would soon acquire the characteristics of a "judge", but when it came to this step, she still felt that it was still a bit unreal.

"No problem." Hugh said after a pause.

Hobert took out another 300 pounds in cash from his wallet: "100 pounds of it is the reward for investigating the address of Hvin Rambis.

"The remaining 200 pounds are the cost of the previous investigation of the gas storage location and the investigation of the new gas storage location tomorrow."

Xio said again: "Too many."

According to the bounty hunter charging standards, the total cost of these investigations is up to 160 pounds to 180 pounds.

Hobert handed over the money: "It's not much, because I have other requirements."

"any request?"

"Pay attention to the construction of the intelligence network." Hobert said: "This is good for you and me.

"In addition, if you have no reference for building an intelligence network, I can arrange for you to study at MI9."

Xio took the money: "I'm very familiar with the tactics of MI9."

She thought for a while and then said: "The only thing I lack is that I don't have loyal subordinates to run the intelligence network."

Hobert thought that the Witch Research Association had already begun operations: "After you are promoted to Sequence 6, I will provide you with some manpower. If there are people suitable to be your subordinates, you can stay."

Only then did Xio realize that the current cooperation between him and Hobert was very much like opening a company in partnership.

Hobert contributed money and people, while he contributed his own efforts.

But this is also good. Which bounty hunter doesn’t want to have a stable and wide-covering intelligence network?

After agreeing to Hobert's intention to cooperate, Xio asked: "Why is it an investigation of a new gas storage location?"

"You will know tomorrow." Hobert smiled: "If you realize that you have been exposed, notify me immediately by praying to the 'Creator'."

Hugh realized that Hobert's counterattack was about to begin: "No problem."

Hobert opened a bottle of wine and poured himself and Xio a glass each: "Congratulations, your mission tonight was successfully completed."

What Hobert wanted to congratulate more was actually Xio's recent progress.

For a bounty hunter like her who works alone, performing missions and earning bounties is the best training for herself.

In this regard, Xio has enough experience.

After Xio left, Hobert looked at the thick fog outside, drank two more glasses of wine, and then opened the information that Xio had provided before: "Let me take a look, where should I start?"

Boom~

Two minutes later, a violent explosion was heard in the city of Backlund. A gas storage point suddenly exploded for unknown reasons.

What's even more confusing is the two night shift staff inside. They don't know that they were blown out by the air wave? Or how did it come out?

Anyway, when he came to his senses, he had already sat down on the street.

This huge explosion woke up all the surrounding residents. Some people wanted to light gas lamps, but even coins were put in, but there was no gas.

Boom~

Just when people were wondering, there was another violent explosion.

At this time, those who had electric lights at home immediately turned on the lights and looked outside.

For those who were still using gas lamps, the room was dark, and they could only search for candles that had been used long ago.

This was destined to be a sleepless night for Backlund, because loud explosions occurred very regularly outside every few minutes.

Only after five explosions occurred did several gas companies react and quickly sent personnel to investigate.

But because there was no fast communication method, when the stress team arrived at the scene of the accident, several explosions had already occurred.

When the eighth explosion occurred, Georgina had already appeared in her office, and the demigods on duty from MI9 had already returned from a brief investigation of three of the explosion sites.

After Georgina heard that there was an explosion at the gas storage location, she immediately sent someone to contact Deputy Director Hobert of the Operations Division to see if he was at the Earl's Mansion?

Soon, the special agent responsible for contacting Hobert came back and reported that the deputy director was drinking in his residence and said he would complain to the city government for waking him up so late.

Georgina snorted coldly and concluded that this was Hobert's revenge, because she had received orders to bribe Hobert and show kindness to Hobert more than once before, but she had not received any order to stop it.

So Georgina just sent someone to report the current situation and her speculations to Thordrak Palace, and had no intention of meddling.

The explosion lasted for more than an hour before it stopped, because all the gas storage locations were blown up, which was equivalent to waking up most of the residents in Backlund.

…

Early the next morning, Hugh took a public carriage to a gas storage facility in St. George District to check the situation.

Because there were many onlookers around, Xio, who was wearing height-increasing shoes, did not attract anyone else's attention.

The gas storage place had been blown into ruins, and the explosion also affected the buildings on both sides. One of the houses was affected and suffered a serious collapse. Many residents were cursing the gas company, and some onlookers suggested that they go find it. Gas company claims.

During everyone's conversation, Xiu learned that although the explosion was very violent, what was very surprising was that the air wave of the explosion actually lifted out all the people in the affected buildings. Only some of them were injured. Just some skin injuries.

Xio pursed her lips and smiled, then noticed that the people from the gas company had dug out the gas pipeline and were clearing a road leading to the pipeline.

Apparently some temporary gas tanks need to be quickly installed on the gas pipes to prevent residents from running out of gas after nightfall.

This is a result that Xiu had guessed a long time ago. Last night, she thought that the most economical way for the gas company was to connect some temporary gas tanks to the original pipelines. There would not be too many new ones. storage location.

At this time, someone finally asked: There were so many violent explosions last night, why was there no report in today's newspapers?

…

This reaction from major newspapers seemed to be helping the gas company cover up the accident last night, but it was actually what Hobert wanted to see most.

That morning, after Hobert made the final deployment at the "Earl's Light", he returned to the Earl's Mansion.

Then he used "travel" from the study room in the Earl's Mansion to arrive at a main road on the west side of Backlund, and soon waited for James and his party who had left Backlund and headed for a royal estate.

The gray-haired James was sitting in the carriage with his eyes closed to relax.

Of course he knew that as long as he could reach the royal manor where he was going to take office, his crisis would be over.

With his sequence, it was only a matter of time before he was reactivated.

As soon as he left Thordrak's Palace, he realized that someone was following him.

But he didn't pay much attention at all, because he knew his enemies best, and there was no one among those enemies who could threaten him.

The team walked until about three o'clock in the afternoon. Because there were many ordinary people in the team, they had to rest under the shade of a tree on the roadside.

James looked at the woods on the roadside very calmly, because he knew very well that the person following him would definitely take this opportunity to attack him.

Bang~

A gunshot sounded in the woods, causing the entourage who had been mentally prepared to scream and hide in the surrounding bushes and grass.

James, who was wearing a dark formal palace suit and looked quite dignified, smiled and said, "Do your eyes grow on your buttocks? You didn't even hit them at such a close distance?"

In fact, he "imprisoned" the bullet.

The two assassins in the woods obviously lost their composure and shot James twice.

James waved his hand easily and was about to repeat his old trick and "imprison" those bullets again, but the moment he used his ability, he unexpectedly found that his extraordinary ability disappeared without a trace.

The two bullets fired by the assassin accurately hit James' chest and lower abdomen.

Boom~boom~

With two muffled sounds, the bullet exploded inside James' body, producing the effect of a cannonball!

Even the body of the "Punishing Knight" was blasted with two palm-sized holes.

Not only was James confused, but the two assassins in the woods were also confused. They glanced at the rifle in their hands in disbelief and confirmed again that it was a gun, not a cannon!

James seemed to realize something and covered the wound with his hand: "I am willing to give..."

He only opened his mouth for the second half of the sentence, but did not make any sound.

呲~

The blood in his body seemed to have lost control, gushing out from his body. In just one second, all his blood, not a drop left, flowed out of his veins.

Then bone marrow and tissue fluid began to flow out. Except for the fact that the fluid in his head did not flow out and seemed to be unchanged, his entire body quickly became dry.

In just two or three seconds, the royal housekeeper fell to the ground with a face full of pain.

Until death came, he didn't know where the murderer was who caused all this?

It took more than ten seconds for the two assassins to react and quickly come over to check.

James, the palace steward, this Sequence 5, died in such a strange way!

Thanks for the tip [Small eyebrow fish and small yellow croaker are more delicious when steamed].