Lord of the Mysteries: The New Black Emperor

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Dantès established overt contacts.

Electric lighting had already formed a chain of interests, but unlike gas lighting, half of the shareholders in electric lighting were military personnel, so the Gas Association held more power in political circles.

Many members of the Gas Association scoffed at electric lights, finding fault with them everywhere.

They only saw that their own interests were being infringed upon and wanted to protect them.

So they disliked electric lights in every way, trying every means to create scandals for 'Earl's Light' to make an issue of it.

But the seasoned veterans in the parliament could basically see that the Gas Association's attack was just their behind-the-scenes interest groups wanting a share of the electric lighting market.

After all, in terms of the brightness of the light alone, gas lamps had no chance of winning!

Interest groups have no sentiment; they only see interests.

The Gas Association was launching attacks from the front, and as soon as Hobert was forced to the negotiating table, representatives of the interest groups would immediately appear and obtain entry tickets to the electric lighting industry by selling out the Gas Association.

This was an old trick, but very effective.

Originally, the investigation team was quite happy to see Hobert's arrival, which meant that Hobert had finally compromised, and their efforts had finally paid off.

But what did Hobert mean by saying he was going to stop the sale of electric lights? Was he retreating?

That shouldn't be the case. Both Duke Christian and Earl Hall were quite high in political status among the nobles. With their mediation, 'Earl's Light' might lose some benefits now, but it would definitely have better development in the future!

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

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

But then they thought that even if Hobert didn't want to expand the Backlund 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 MI9 to work.

Now Hobert was becoming more and more nonchalant about working in MI9, only coming here for a stroll when he had time.

After scrounging a lunch at MI9, he came to the East Balam Veterans Mess with Qonas in the afternoon.

General Emlyn indeed brought new business to 'Earl's Light', working with the military to study the application of generators on ships.

The military funded the technology of 'Earl's Light' to develop generators, and the research results were owned by both parties.

Although it was said that it was owned by both parties, the lighting systems used on subsequent warships would definitely be ordered from 'Earl's Light'.

And 'Earl's Light' could also take orders for lighting systems for merchant ships. For 'Earl's Light', this was a very cost-effective business.

Hobert was slightly reserved and agreed to the research topic. He was very clear that everyone saw that electric lights were so profitable, and people's investment in the power industry would definitely be huge in the next few years.

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

Then Hobert must take advantage of the first-mover advantage to accumulate some cutting-edge technology.

After talking about business, the three people chatted while playing cards. Emlyn asked Hobert, "Is the Gas Association smearing 'Earl's Light'?"

General Emlyn was the representative of the military shareholders. If Hobert needed it, they certainly had ways to put pressure on the Gas Association.

Hobert smiled, "Maybe by next year, there won't be a Gas Association organization."

Emlyn and Qonas looked at Hobert together, especially Qonas. He remembered that Hobert wasn't so arrogant when he first joined MI9.

Qonas withdrew his gaze and glanced at his cards, but then he seemed to realize something, and the hand holding the cards couldn't help but tremble.

Hobert's honorific name was announced on Longtail Island, but the current Longtail Island is relatively closed except for Tortuga Harbor, and intelligence chief Qonas has not received relevant information.

Emlyn also seemed to realize something. While releasing the huge pressure of the 'Arbiter' pathway demigod, he seemed to say very casually: "It's good that you know what to do."

Hobert blocked Emlyn's pressure without showing any signs: "If necessary, I will ask you for help."

Emlyn felt that he had not tested Hobert's strength, but this already explained the problem, but he wanted to confirm it again, so he winked at Qonas.

Qonas also wanted to verify his guess, so he also exuded the majesty of a demigod, and the momentum of the two of them combined to suppress Hobert.

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

Unlucky Colonel Calvin and Councilor Macht were hit again. This time, Macht didn't even shout "Goddess," and fell straight to the ground, and Colonel Calvin also retreated again and again.

Standing behind the two, Klein, with the face of Dwayne Dantes, quickly caught the fallen Councilor Macht.

Klein glanced at the chess room. After seeing Hobert and Emlyn, he was stunned for a moment, and then he sighed in his heart: It's just playing cards, is it necessary?

Then he glanced at Qonas. He had been investigating Qonas before, and today he finally had the opportunity to make friends.

At the card table, Emlyn and Qonas looked at each other. They had already confirmed through the test just now that Hobert was already a 'Frenzied Mage'.

When they were playing cards in July, Hobert was just a 'Earl of the Fallen'.

This time, Hobert got up again and greeted Klein and Calvin to carry Councilor Macht to the sofa. He used a 'Healing' spell. Although Macht didn't wake up for a while, he was no longer in any danger.

After Earl introduced Dwayne Dantes to everyone, the two also sat down, obviously wanting to join the game.

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

Hobert was thinking about 'twisting' Klein's final victory at the card table to himself later, when General Emlyn and Qonas dropped their cards and lost their interest in playing cards.

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

Klein did not realize that he had missed an opportunity to win a lot of money, and he was very grateful that the game was over, otherwise there would be four demigods at the card table, and if they released the pressure of the demigods like just now, Councilor Macht might have just woken up and fainted again.

At the moment, Qonas chatted with Klein about the situation in the Southern Continent, actually inquiring about the previous arms deal in disguise.

After learning about the situation, Qonas took a sip of the champagne handed over by the waiter and smiled at Klein: "You are a very interesting person. I am very glad to meet you."

This sentence was a polite remark, representing the end of the conversation.

"I am also very glad to meet you." Klein originally wanted to seize the opportunity to establish contact with Qonas again, but because Emlyn and Hobert were there, it seemed inappropriate to talk about other topics.

So he stood up, as if to say goodbye, and glanced at Hobert.

Hobert understood and was willing to give Klein a cover, so he said: "I heard that you just came to Backlund at the beginning of the year?"

Klein, who had just raised his butt, sat down again: "Yes."

"Are you used to living here?"

"Except for the few days of seeing the sun, I am used to everything else."

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

Klein's eyes lit up: "I am planning to do this, and I must buy a manor with a forest farm where I can hunt."

Qonas asked casually: "Do you like hunting?"

According to the information Klein obtained, one of the hobbies of this Qonas was hunting, so as soon as he had the opportunity, he turned the topic to this.

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

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

Hobert sighed in his heart: At the demigod level, 'Seer' is definitely the nemesis of 'Spectator'. Both expressions and body movements are managed very well.

Hobert, who knew Klein's purpose very well, sent another assist: "I am not interested in hunting and don't know where there is such a manor. These two may be able to provide relevant information."

Qonas hesitated before opening his mouth: "I do know that there is a manor that meets your requirements for sale, but I have to send someone to confirm it again. When there is definite news, send it to... well, is it Boklun Street?"

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

After having this layer of contact, Klein got up again to say goodbye.

After Dwayne Dantes left, Qonas commented: "This is a person who knows how to seize opportunities and has wildness."

Emlyn smiled: "In Backlund, even curly-haired baboons have to abide by the rules."

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

The three people chuckled together and talked about other topics.

At more than three o'clock in the afternoon, Hobert returned to the Earl's Mansion and finally had some free time, but he suddenly thought that he should make some high-level talismans of the Marauder Pathway.

Such talismans often have unexpected effects when placed next to you.

He sighed, feeling that he no longer had leisurely time after being promoted to Sequence 3.

After preparing twenty carved silver pieces, he went to the 'Nation of Disorder' to fetch 20 'Worms of Time', and then began to set up the altar, praying for the power of the Fool.

After chanting the honorific name and saying his prayer, Hobert quickly seemed to see the light of the spirit 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 semi-finished talismans neatly arranged together and wanted to curse for a while.

One or two seconds later, the "Fool" began to respond to Hobert's prayer.

Because the talisman was relatively high-level, it was not the kind of talisman below the demigod level that could be made in batches. Even after Klein became a demigod and mastered more power "above the gray fog," he could only empower three talismans with enough power at a time.

When 20 talismans were completed, the "Fool's" gaze immediately disappeared.

Hobert praised Mr. Fool. He estimated that Klein's spirituality should be almost squeezed dry: So this is how it feels to shear wool.

He checked the talismans on the altar, there were 4 "Fate Siphon Charms", 10 "Deception Charms", and 6 "Deprivation Charms".

Hobert instantly felt as if he had a "Beyonder Gatling", and there were no opponents below the angels!

Distribute the black crystal-like talismans, carry some on his body, and put some in the "Nation of Disorder".

Hobert originally wanted to put them in the Earl's Mansion, but he was afraid that these talismans would attract thieves, so he might as well put them directly in the "Nation of Disorder" to feel at ease.

After resting for a while, Hobert went to Earl Hall's mansion for a banquet in the evening.

Hobert originally wanted to chat with Audrey first, but because of his speech in the Houses of Parliament today, it was completely beyond everyone's expectations.

Earl Hall kept Hobert in the living room and talked about the problem of "Earl's Light".

"I know you are very worried about 'Earl's Light'." Hobert smiled: "But please rest assured, I will solve the problem properly."

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

"Hobert obviously has no intention of making any compromises or concessions." Earl Hall, an old fox, saw it clearly.

Hobert smiled: "That's right, it can only be said that the Gas Association chose the wrong opponent."

He then said seriously: "In fact, the Gas Association is not without opportunities. They have rich capital accumulation and still have most of the lighting market.

"At this time, it is completely too late for them to turn to electricity investment.

"Unfortunately, the long-term comfort has made them lose their determination to be enterprising."

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

Hobert smiled: "Of course I know."

He changed the subject: "But ah, they are obviously asking me for help, wanting to share our interests, and they are still so arrogant and accusatory.

"Maybe someone used to indulge them, but that was before, that was someone else, I won't indulge them.

"If you want to share a piece of the pie, you have to come to me with a smile and talk to me politely.

"Making money is not shameful."

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

He touched his temples with a few white hairs: "When I was young, I also had some ideas, but later, those ideas were worn away."

Hobert smiled: "These people can't wear me down."

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

This is also 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 fact that "Earl's Light" had contact with ambassadors from other countries is hardly a secret in Backlund. Hobert also generously admitted that "Earl's Light" would go to the Intis Republic to build power plants in the future.

He said, "The biggest problem here may be the government's obstruction. Now that there is an opportunity, the problem can be solved once and for all."

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

They, father and son, are first nobles, then businessmen, and finally members of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Loen.

In their opinion, this kind of transnational business is very normal. The only thing they worry about is how much profit "Earl's Light" can make.

Hobert thought to himself: Of course, it's very good, "Plan before you move!"

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

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

After dinner, when a few people were walking, Hobert finally had the opportunity to be alone with Audrey.

Audrey asked worriedly, "Hobert, are we really going to stop all business in Backlund?"

"It's a temporary suspension." Hobert smiled and said, "We took so many orders before, and it will take until the end of September to install them. We can just take this opportunity to catch up."

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

The two walked in the garden, and the electric lights illuminated the entire garden very brightly.

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

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

"You already have a solution?"

Hobert replied, "The solution is ready-made. Since they used some despicable means, then don't blame me for being impolite."

He didn't continue this topic, but whispered, "Are you ready? How about we take action tonight?"

Audrey hesitated for a moment before nodding: "Okay!"

"Your partner in this mission is Xio." Hobert said, "Because it's your first time participating in such a mission, this mission will be led by Xio, and you must obey her orders."

Since confirming her relationship with Hobert, Audrey no longer contacted Xio: "Okay."

She decided to change her appearance and figure for a while to avoid affecting the night's action.

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

Finally, the two 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 the situation in the Southern Continent, so Hobert talked about the current progress of the Balk family. Now this family has participated in the management of three states, about the size of a county in the Kingdom of Loen.

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

With Hobert's huge investment, the family's power has developed rapidly.

Currently, the Balk family is getting along well with the colonists. After all, the colonists also hope that their territory will have investment from the Northern Continent.

The development model for the Southern Continent is similar to that of the Southern Colson area and Longtail Island. Hobert plans to first establish a complete industrial and agricultural system, and then open up investment channels to the outside world.

This is a development method that has been proven to be highly controllable. If foreign investment channels are opened up during the initial accumulation, the country's industry and economy may not be completely controlled by the government in the future.

Talking about this aspect, Hobert had a strong desire to talk. As they talked, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening.

It was already late, and it would be a little impolite not to say goodbye.

Hobert returned to the Earl's Mansion, changed into clothes that were easy to move in, and then found Xio, told her to take action tonight, and asked her to be prepared.

At eleven o'clock, Hobert picked up Audrey and sent her to the rental carriage that Xio had found.

After a few simple instructions, Hobert pretended to leave.

In fact, he was still secretly following behind, to see if he could lure out the messenger of the Aurora Order.

However, Hobert also knew that the first assassination operation should not encounter the intervention of the Aurora Order's messenger, but would only attract their attention.

The second assassination operation might attract the support of the Aurora Order's messenger.

But this time Hobert will definitely follow them, one is to ensure Audrey's safety, and the other is to see how much Xio's progress has been after her advancement.

Hobert followed the carriage three or four kilometers behind, as if he was taking a leisurely stroll.

Soon they arrived at the residence of the first target. The carriage stopped far away. Audrey followed Xio and walked quickly in the shadows of the street.

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

Xio hangs outside the window, waiting for the target to escape during the attack, or quickly jump in to support.

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

Bang~

At the agreed time, the door was kicked open by Audrey.

As Xio expected, the target, who was already alerted by her spirituality, immediately fled to the window.

But his escape slowed down suddenly, as if he was strolling on the street, his eyes sometimes dazed, and sometimes with obvious struggles.

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

Xio outside noticed the opportunity, jumped nimbly, and smashed the window. The target seemed to wake up suddenly from a dream, but before he could use his Beyonder power, Xio's dagger had pierced his carotid artery.

After pulling out the dagger, Xio dodged very skillfully.

Pfft~

Blood splattered on the wall, but Xio's body was not stained with a single drop.

Audrey watched the target fall to the ground, used an "appeasement" on herself, took the quilt as planned, wrapped the still twitching body with Xio, and then quickly left from the window.

When they re-entered the shadows on the street, the residents who were awakened by the sound of the door being knocked down and the barking of dogs came to check what was going on.

Back in the rental carriage, Audrey tried to put her feet away to avoid touching the body.

Xio smiled secretly, but said nothing.

Although Audrey performed well, she didn't panic in the first action, but because she was "unfamiliar" with her, she didn't make any reminders, but talked about the situation of the second target.

The second target was a Sequence 8, and their actions were even smoother. They had completed two assassination missions by midnight.

After leaving the scene for a distance, Audrey got off the car, and Xio went to dispose of the body.

After the carriage drove away, Hobert appeared beside Audrey.

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

Audrey, wearing a black knight's uniform, took off her mask: "I, I almost vomited just now."

This tight-fitting dress showed a different kind of beauty of Audrey. The original weak girlish temperament disappeared, and every movement seemed to become more powerful.

Hobert smiled and said, "It's normal to have this reaction the first time you see someone killed."

Audrey sat on the chair and rested for a while before asking, "Why did Xio take the body away?"

"Because you are facing a Beyonder organization. For other Beyonders, the body will hide many clues." Hobert said, "Xio did a very professional job."

Audrey asked again, "Will the driver of that rental carriage call the police?"

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

"I remember Xio mentioned that she has similar cooperative relationships with many drivers, and there is no need to worry about informing, because these coachmen also have some shady secrets."

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

"In addition, after 'Hypnosis', don't always maintain the state of 'Hypnosis'. It doesn't matter if 'Hypnosis' can last for a few seconds. Use the Sealed Artifact I gave you to quickly attack the target.

"That way, even if the target immediately breaks away from the 'Hypnosis' state, you will have a certain advantage."

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

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

He just used "distortion" and "tampering" of distance to allow his vision and hearing to appear on the battlefield, while he himself was four kilometers away.

Audrey glanced at the clock in the corner before getting up and said, "Remember to call me next time you have this kind of action."

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

Back in the study, Hobert waited for more than half an hour before Xio came to hand over the mission.

After taking the two Beyonder characteristics handed over by Xio, Hobert said, "When you submit the investigation information of the other three Aurora Order members, bring the advancement auxiliary Ingredients by the way, and I will immediately give you the Beyonder characteristics of 'Judge'."

Xio was stunned for a moment, feeling a little unbelievable.

Before, when she got the potion formula of "Judge", the masked man once again persuaded Xio to join "MI9", because even if she got the potion formula, it would be almost impossible to find the main ingredient of "Judge" through Beyonder gatherings or other means.

This is the channel controlled by the royal family. In the Kingdom of Loen and the Kingdom of Feynapotter, there is no circulation of materials at this level.

Not to mention the Sequence 6 level, over the years, Xio has not even seen the main ingredient of the Sequence 7 level of this pathway in Beyonder gatherings.

And now that she has completed a round of assassination missions and two rounds of investigation missions, she can actually get the Beyonder characteristics of "Judge".

Although she had realized that she would soon be able to obtain the characteristics of "Judge" when she planned to cooperate with Hobert before, she still felt a little unreal when it came to this point.

"No problem." Xio paused before saying.

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

"The remaining 200 pounds is the investigation fee for the previous investigation of the gas storage location and the investigation fee for the new gas storage location tomorrow."

Xio said again: "Too much."

If calculated according to the bounty hunter's charging standards, the charges for these investigations add up to a maximum of 160 pounds to 180 pounds.

Hobert handed the money over: "Not much, because I have other requirements."

"What requirements?"

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

"In addition, if you don't have a reference object in building the intelligence network, I can arrange for you to study at 'MI9'."

Xio took the money: "I am very familiar with the methods of 'MI9'."

She thought for a while and said, "The only thing I lack is loyal subordinates to operate the intelligence network."

Hobert thought that the Demoness Research Society has already started operating: "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 keep them."

Xio realized at this time that her current cooperation with Hobert is very similar to opening a company together.

Hobert provides money and people, and she provides the effort.

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

After Xio agreed to Hobert's cooperation intention, she asked, "Why do you say it is an investigation of the new storage location of gas?"

"You will know tomorrow." Hobert smiled and said, "If you realize that you are exposed, immediately notify me by praying to the 'Creator'."

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

Hobert opened a bottle of wine and poured a glass for himself and Xio: "Congratulations, tonight's mission was completed very successfully."

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

For bounty hunters like her who fight alone, performing tasks and earning bounties is the best way to hone themselves.

And 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 provided by Xio before: "Let me see, where to start?"

Boom~

Two minutes later, a violent explosion came from the city of Backlund. A gas storage point suddenly exploded for some reason.

What was even more confused were the two staff members on the night shift. They didn't know if they were blown out by the air wave? Or how did they come out?

Anyway, when they came back to their senses, they had already fallen to the street.

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

Boom~

Just when people were wondering, another violent explosion occurred.

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

While those still using gas lamps were plunged into darkness, forced to search for long-unused candles.

For Backlund, it was destined to be a sleepless night, as a loud explosion occurred every few minutes with remarkable regularity.

After the fifth explosion, several gas companies finally reacted and quickly dispatched people to investigate.

However, due to the lack of rapid communication, by the time the emergency response team arrived at the scene of the accident, several more explosions had already occurred.

When the eighth explosion occurred, Georgina was already in her office, and the demigod on duty at MI9 had returned after a brief investigation of three of the explosion sites.

Upon learning that the explosions occurred at gas storage locations, Georgina immediately sent someone to contact Deputy Director Hobert of the Action Division to see if he was at the Earl's residence.

Soon, the agent responsible for contacting Hobert returned and reported that the Deputy Director was at his mansion drinking and said he would complain to the city government about being woken up so late.

Georgina snorted coldly, concluding that this was Hobert's revenge, as she had received orders more than once to bribe Hobert and show goodwill towards him, without receiving any orders to stop.

Therefore, Georgina simply sent someone to report the current situation and her guess to the Sodela Palace, with no intention of meddling.

The explosions lasted for more than an hour before stopping, as all the gas storage areas had been bombed, essentially waking up most of Backlund's residents.

...

The next morning, Xio took a public carriage to a gas storage area in the Saint George district to check the situation.

Because there were many onlookers, Xio, wearing elevator shoes, did not attract the attention of others.

The gas storage area had been bombed into ruins, and the explosion also affected the buildings on both sides. One of the residences was severely damaged and collapsed. Many residents were cursing the gas company, and some onlookers suggested they seek compensation from the gas company.

In everyone's conversation, Xio learned that although the explosion was very violent, surprisingly, the blast wave had blown the people in the affected buildings out. Only some of them suffered minor injuries.

Xio smiled, then noticed that the gas company had already excavated the gas pipeline and was clearing a road leading to the pipeline.

Obviously, they wanted to quickly install some temporary gas tanks onto the gas pipeline to prevent residents from having no gas at night.

This was a result Xio had anticipated. Last night, she believed that the most economical method for the gas company would be to connect some temporary gas tanks to the original pipeline, without requiring many new storage locations.

At this time, someone finally questioned: why is there no report in today's newspaper about the many violent explosions that occurred last night?

...

The reaction of the major publications seemed to be helping the gas company cover up the accident last night, but this was actually what Hobert wanted to see most.

That morning, after making the final arrangements at the 'Earl's Light,' Hobert returned to the Earl's residence.

Then, from the study of the Earl's residence, he used 'Travel' to depart and arrived on a main road on the west side of Backlund, quickly waiting for James and his party to leave Backlund and head to a royal estate.

James, with his gray hair, was sitting in the carriage with his eyes closed, resting.

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

With his Sequence, being re-appointed was only a matter of time.

He realized someone was following him as soon as he left Sodela Palace.

However, he didn't care much because he knew his enemies best, and none of those enemies could threaten him.

The team rested under a shady tree on the roadside at around three o'clock in the afternoon because there were many ordinary people in the team.

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 from the woods caused the entourage, who had been somewhat mentally prepared, to scream and hide in the surrounding bushes and grass.

James, dressed in a dark court dress and looking quite dignified, smiled and said, "Are your eyes on your ass? You couldn't hit me from this close range?"

In fact, he had "imprisoned" the bullet.

The two assassins in the woods were obviously a little impatient and fired two more shots at James.

James waved his hand easily, about to repeat the trick and "imprison" the bullets again, but the moment he used his ability, he found that his Beyonder power had disappeared without a trace.

And the two bullets fired by the assassins accurately hit James' chest and abdomen.

Thump~ Thump~

Two muffled sounds, the bullets exploded in James' body, creating the effect of artillery shells!

Even the body of a 'Disciplinary Knight' was blown out of two palm-sized holes.

Not only was James stunned, but the two assassins in the woods were also stunned. They looked at the rifles in their hands in disbelief and confirmed again that they were guns, not cannons!

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

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

Tear~

The blood in his body seemed to be out of control, gushing out of his body. In just one second, all his blood, without a drop left, flowed out of his blood vessels.

Then he began to flow bone marrow, flow tissue fluid. Except for the liquid in his head that did not flow out and looked unchanged, his entire body quickly became dry and shriveled.

In just two or three seconds, the royal butler fell to the ground with a painful expression.

Until the arrival of death, he did not know where the murderer who caused all this was?

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

James, the court butler, Sequence 5, died so strangely!

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