“Kelford, you are also a senior member of our Magic Council.
It's really wrong that you let Chengdu Youshu die in your magic circle.
In front of so many people, especially in front of Xingfeng and Serena, how can I explain this to them?"
Eschel's face was as gloomy as water, and every word he said was like a knife stabbing Kaierfu's heart.
"Kelford, you have to think clearly. The Industrial Faction can give you things, and we in the Magic Council can give you things too.
It's been so many years, you must not make any mistakes.
If you sit on a crooked chair, you can’t sit up straight.”
Kaierfu understood the hidden meaning of Escher's words, and cold sweat broke .
He has been stable all his life. If he is labeled a traitor now, he will be finished.
Kaierfu knew that the lives of himself and his entire family were tied to the chariot of Bracada.
If you are kicked out of the job just before retirement, the consequences can be dire.
He hurriedly explained tremblingly:
"Sir, I really have been staring at him, but, but..."
Qi Ge noticed this scene keenly and quickly stepped forward to smooth things over in a low voice.
“Chief Teacher, since Serena and I arrived at the Fallen Moon Territory, the Lord of Kaierfu has been fully cooperating with us.
If he betrayed our Magic Council, it would have been a hindrance to us."
This "our Magic Parliament" sounds very comfortable.
Escher nodded kindly to the Seven Pigeons, turned around and said:
"It seems that I misunderstood you, Kaierfu. Don't worry, you are loyal to our Magic Council, and we will never let you suffer any loss.
After the New Year, come to Thunder City and I will arrange a good position for you.
What do you think, Director of Offa College?"
Although the director of the Academy of Arcadia does not have as much power as the city lord, his children can be recommended to the academy even after retirement. There are also many hidden benefits, such as various female teachers and female students who want to take shortcuts.
Kaierfu was ecstatic. He looked at Qi Ge and Escher with gratitude and expressed his gratitude continuously.
[System prompt: Kaierfu's favorability towards you +10, currently 50 (thank you)]
Qi Ge gave Kai Erfu an encouraging smile and felt very happy.
If Wolfs could make the city lord of Falling Moon Territory his own, it would be much easier for him to act in the future.
"Uh hehe, Kai Erfu, as long as you like it."
Escher laughed and said to everyone, "Let's go and see the situation together."
Escher led everyone to Chengdu Youshu.
He lifted up Chengdu Youshu's head with his cane, his eyes flickered, and said:
"Soul-destroying potion, extremely poisonous, even the soul is annihilated.
Pickle Jim is pretty cruel."
Deris's eyes flashed, and she said, "The track of fate has long been erased. He has been prepared from the beginning to prevent fate from probing him."
Fafnir groaned, "These industrial bastards have no other skills, but they are good at raising assassins."
Serena held Qi Ge's hand tightly, she stared at Chengdu You Shu's body, her pupils turned red again.
She murmured:
"He just died like that? How could he just die like that?!
He should have died by my hands, been blasted to dust by my thunder and my rage, and confessed his sins before the dead, instead of dying like this!
There was nothing wrong with Seraph. He just wanted to save some gold coins and come to Thunder City to find me.
Seraph had never hurt anyone, but was killed by Chengdu Youshu because of his greed.
I can’t accept that!”
Serena's emotions got out of control again, and magic filled her body. Even on her fair face, black and red veins began to appear.
Escher frowned, struggling over whether to stop Serena.
Serena's temper was well-known throughout Thunder City. Once she got angry, things would often get out of control.
In the entire Thunder City, only Somla has the ability to calm down the furious Serena.
If I try to stop it myself, it might end up being a fight between me and Serena.
If he didn't take action, he was afraid that Serena would get angry and destroy things indiscriminately.
Just when Escher was struggling, Xingfeng suddenly let go of Serena's hand and stepped in front of Serena.
He gently held Serena's face and said softly:
“Serena, don’t be impulsive, think about Sera Nann, she still needs your protection.
It doesn’t matter if Chengdu Youshu dies. He is just a knife in the hand of the black hand.
The knife is broken, but the black hand is still there.
Seraph’s death is not over yet.”
Hearing Qi Ge's voice, Serena's breath gradually weakened. She calmed down a little, bit her lip, and said nothing more.
Escher watched this scene in amazement and couldn't help feeling happy.
"Oh~ that's interesting.
The relationship between Xingfeng and Serena is closer than I thought.
Serena is Somla's student, and Xingfeng is Agaide's student.
They are a perfect match! They are a perfect match!
If Xingfeng marries into the Somla family, Argead will have to stand on the side of our magic faction whether he likes it or not.
No, I have to create a chance for Serena to take down Starwind.
In this case, Deris, Jonesfield and Fafnir seem to be in the way."
Escher suddenly had an idea and asked with a smile:
“Starwind, Serena.
No matter what, Chengdu You Shu has already been executed, so there is no need to hold a public trial. You can't publicly try a dead person, right?
What are your plans next?"
Qi Ge replied calmly: "Chief, we still need to stay in the Falling Moon Territory for a while.
Although Chengdu Youshu has been executed, some members of the Treasure Makers Guild were also involved in this matter.
We must settle all the past one by one."
Escher gave Qi Ge a meaningful look and said slowly:
“Then there’s no point in me staying here.
I'll go back to Thunder City first. Don't worry, take your time to handle it.
Starwind, Serena.
When you have sorted out your problems and are back in Thunder City, come visit me again."
Dai Ruisi looked at Qi Ge deeply and said, "Xing Feng, please don't occupy my loyal audience for too long."
Jonesfield blinked, vaguely feeling that Serena and Qige had a somewhat unusual relationship. Their hands, which had just been loosened, were now held together again!
There's something wrong with you two! There's a story! Hehehe.
Fafnir deliberately said loudly: "Xingfeng, Agaide specifically told me to take you to visit the army. You must not forget it."
Escher turned around, chuckled disdainfully, shook his head, and thought to himself:
“Favona, just try your best to struggle.
In a while, Somla and I will invite you to our wedding.
Don’t be too sad then.”
Deris looked at Fafner deeply, thinking:
"A useless effort. You're a poor fellow who still doesn't even know Xingfeng's real name."
Jonesfield:
“Serena is so small and Qige is so tall, can they all fit in?
Hey hey hey."
Xingfeng held Serena 's hand, his eyes filled with emotion.
He said affectionately: "Four executives, Serena and I will never forget your help today.
When we return to Thunder City, we will definitely visit them one by one."
"We. Hahaha, okay!"
(Haha, I’m sure to win!)
Escher walked into the portal with great satisfaction.
Fafnir still pestered Qi Ge, and kept saying, "Xing Feng, you must remember to come to the military camp."
Don't worry, how could I not go? I wrote and sent the letter myself.
Qi Ge repeatedly assured: "General Manager Fafner, I am also very interested in Bracada's military command, and I will definitely go back to visit you!"
"That's a deal then."
(Take down Xingfeng and Agaide, the chances are great!)
Fafnir achieved his goal and walked back to the portal contentedly.
Deris and Qi Ge looked at each other. Qi Ge's eyes flickered and he blinked three times quickly at her.
(It seems that he has not forgotten the agreement with me. I am the final winner)
Deris smiled slightly, and with great satisfaction, she took the daydreaming Jonesfield's hand and prepared to leave.
Jonesfield was reluctant to leave.
(Damn it, I don’t want to leave, I want to eat melon!)
Qi Ge found the scene very interesting.
The executives of the three factions of magic, war, and logistics all think they can win, as if the industrial faction is the only loser.
After bidding farewell to the four legends, Qi Ge collected Chengdu You Shu's body and went to find Kaierfu again with Serena.
Qi Ge took out the notebook from his body and handed over to Kaierfu the records of all the members of the Treasure Makers Guild and the Mages Guild who participated in the Seraph incident.
Afterwards, Kaierfu sent out troops to capture the Treasure Makers Guild and the Mage Guild, which were surrounded.
Qi Ge searched the accounts of the Treasure Makers Guild, and with the help of Zarod, investigated the "copyright" that the Treasure Makers Guild had once occupied.
The numerous crimes between the lines are simply shocking.
In the past five years alone, the Treasure Makers Guild has plundered more than 1,000 "copyrights".
There was a craftsman whose "copyright" was stolen by the Treasure Makers Guild. The Guild then sued him for infringement, demanded tens of thousands of gold coins, and forcibly captured him and took him to the bottom of the dangerous Falling Moon Lake to dig for the Falling Moon Stone.
Many craftsmen and even folk treasure makers were beaten to death by thugs from the Treasure Makers Guild.
After the Seraph incident, the Treasure Makers Guild has been very restrained.
Serena was furious and wore mourning clothes in the falling moon.
On that day, the Treasure Makers Guild executed 41 people and the Magicians Guild executed 23 people.
Among those executed, the highest rank was a hero and the lowest rank were 26 craftsmen.
In addition, there are a total of more than 4,000 people who have not committed capital crimes but have participated in copyright plundering-related incidents.
They were all sentenced to exile and sent to the bottom of Fallen Moon Lake to mine, with sentences ranging from 3 years to life.
Under the order of the Lord of Kaierfu, the Treasure Makers' Guild launched a campaign to "rectify unhealthy practices and eliminate bad habits."
The Treasure Makers Guild returned all the "copyrights" that were snatched away by the Youshu Group headed by Chengdu Youshu to their owners, and provided compensation.
If the owner has passed away, Wolfs and Zarod are responsible for finding the creator's descendants, providing compensation and returning the work.
After this incident, the entire Falling Moon Territory was filled with praises for the Lord of Kaierfu and Seven Doves Serena.
Especially those small craftsmen, they were so grateful to Qi Ge and Serena that many of them even fell on the street and kowtowed repeatedly.
Qi Ge was very emotional.
I'm just trying to find a way to return to them what rightfully belongs to them.
But they were so grateful.
This is enough to show how harshly the Jewel Makers Guild oppressed small craftsmen.
And this is just a microcosm of Bracada's social structure.
There are countless similar things in Bracada.
The main reason for this phenomenon is that the Thunder Titans have used many sophisticated means to divide society.
For example, the division into factions.
The four factions of war, magic, logistics, and industry firmly occupy the entire upper and middle classes that have been divided throughout Bracada.
As long as the social status or military rank reaches a certain level, you will inevitably be accepted by one of these four factions.
The four major factions fight and are hostile to each other. They can never unite, and naturally cannot form a force to resist the Titans.
There are only two types of people who can be independent and do not belong to any of the four factions.
One is a god who transcends everything - the supreme ruler of Bracada, the Titan giant clan.
One is the lowest class with nothing - fairies and ordinary humans without the talent for spellcasting.
This involves another method of differentiation of Titans.
Racial divisions.
There is no need to elaborate on the sufferings of the goblins.
Life for ordinary humans in Bracada is also extremely difficult.
In Bracada, most mages who are born with the talent of spellcasting are extremely discriminatory against civilians who have no spellcasting ability.
The mages completely separated themselves from the common people. They called themselves the Silver Bloodline and contemptuously called the common people the Dark Iron Trash.
They also compiled many books to brainwash the civilians.
Let the common people of Bracada believe that they were born to serve the mages and be proud of it.
For example, Seraph was a servant of the Serena family.
The lower-class commoners like Seraph who have no talent for spellcasting are only slightly less oppressed than the goblins in Bracada.
But they are much more obedient than goblins, and they don't have too many complaints about being enslaved and ruled by wizards, and they are even used to it.
Most of the "black iron waste" have been brainwashed generation after generation, forming a social consensus.
This kind of ideological stamp is not so easy to remove.
This is also why the Jewel Makers Guild unabashedly plundered so many small craftsmen with little resistance.
Except for a very small number of mortals like Seraph who have seen the light and cannot tolerate the darkness, most mortals in Bracada believe that everything the wizard does for them is justified.
Even if they are bullied by the magician, they will look for the reason in themselves.
"Master Mage, why do you bully others and only bully me? It must be something I did wrong."
"Master Mage has already given me a job, why does he need to pay me? What does he want from me?"
Such thoughts are common among brainwashed mortals.
Mortals like Seraph, who can hire the wizard Had as the general manager of the Chamber of Commerce, are already at the top of the mortal world in Bracada.
Even Seraph was arbitrarily oppressed by the Treasure Makers Guild, so one can imagine the living conditions of other mortals.
Qi Ge knew it deeply.
Beneath Bracada's prosperous appearance, countless contradictions have long been accumulated, but these contradictions have been diverted by the Titans in many clever ways.
But no matter what, the contradiction always exists.
If we can find a way to intensify and expand these contradictions, it will be like piling up one powder keg after another.
At that time, as long as one gunpowder barrel explodes, a gorgeous chain reaction will occur instantly, and all the gunpowder barrels will explode one after another.
It's like pushing down dominoes, like an avalanche!
The Seraph incident was resolved, and almost all the murderers received the punishment they deserved, except Picklejem.
Even though Qi Ge and Serena knew that Pickjem was most likely the culprit of everything, due to his identity and status, they could not do anything to him for the time being and could only endure it for the time being.
In front of Serafo's grave, Sera Nan squatted on the ground, holding flowers in her hands, sobbing as she said her final farewell.
“Dad, I found the eldest lady, and our wish has been fulfilled.
The bastards who killed you have been buried with you.
I will return to Thunder City with the eldest lady in glory. Everything will be just as we dreamed, except you will be missing.
Dad, according to the legend of our Heart-Joy City, the dead will turn into holy spirits and accompany their loved ones.
I don't know if you saw all this, if you did, just tell me before I sleep.
I want to see you again."
The strong Sera Nane also covered her red eyes and burst into tears at this moment.
Serena patted Sera Nane's back gently , with a look of disappointment on her face.
Hader and Ayton sat in front of Seraph's grave, looking heavy-hearted.
Qi Ge gently played the harp, and the cheerful "Miner's Song" echoed in the cemetery.
“Mining?
Mining, mining, let’s mine together!
After digging the mines, go home and marry a woman!
Dig mines and advance to become a great miner.
Dig bigger mines and marry more women.
He got married and had children, then sold the mine and bought a caravan.
The caravan carries minerals and sells them for gold coins, and with the gold coins one can upgrade to a higher class.
One level, two levels, three levels, four levels.
Upgrade to level 5 and become a hero!
Hehehe, mortals also have dreams.
Hard work brings wealth! "
The yellow earth mound of Seraphim seemed to be dyed with a little happy fiery red in the midst of this joyful singing.
Qi Ge said solemnly:
“Seraph, I hope this ballad from the City of Joy can bring your soul back to your happiest hometown.
Seraph, good night, sweet dreams."
[System prompt: Congratulations to the player for completing the legendary hidden mission: Die with hatred]
【System prompts:
Congratulations on gaining 12,000 experience points.
Serena's favorability +20, currently 70 (trust increased)
Sera Nann's favorability +50. Currently 80 (thank you)
Hader's favorability +50. Currently 80 (thank you)
Ayton's favorability +50. Currently 80 (thank you)
The reputation of the Heart's Delight Flower Chamber of Commerce has reached Revered.
The reputation with the Fallen Moon Territory reaches Friendly. 】
After the tomb sweeping, Qi Ge and his group returned to the Xinyuezhihua’s residence.
Serena and Sera Nane were talking together in whispers, while Hader and Ayton were packing their luggage to take to Thunder City.
Qi Ge took this opportunity to find the Wolfs family's villa.
When Wolfs saw the seven pigeons, his eyes almost lit up.
He first closed all the windows, then asked a few goblins to help guard the intersections, and then he secretly lit a candle in the dark house.
"Please sit down! Master Qige, please sit down!"
Qi Ge smiled slightly and said jokingly, "You finally guessed it was me?"
Wolfs scratched his head embarrassedly and said:
"Master Qige, your disguise skills are truly amazing.
When I heard you say that you were a student of Agaide, I wasn't sure it was you, sir.
Until I saw how you, sir, handled things.
It was a plan that was planned out perfectly and handled with ease.
Until this moment, I was still sure it was you, sir.
There can’t be two geniuses like you, Master Qi Ge , in the Asian Sands world!”
"Oh. That's enough."
Qi Ge knocked on the table lightly and asked:
"Wolfs, how is it? Did you encounter any difficulties in the task I assigned to you?"
"Master Qige, there is indeed a problem. Please listen to me."
…
…
"Is it a problem with the location of the goblin tavern?"
Qi Ge knocked on the table, thought for a moment, and said without hesitation:
“It’s easy to solve. The most dangerous place is the safest place.
I'll help you take over a shop near the city lord's castle in Fallen Moon Territory.
We will open our first tavern in the most conspicuous and prosperous location in the entire Fallen Moon Territory!"
Wolfs was horrified:
"Ah! Sir, isn't this too conspicuous?!
How can we collect intelligence secretly if it is built there? "
Qi Ge smiled and said:
“Who said that gathering intelligence requires stealth?
I will recommend you to Serena and have you become Serena's resident intelligence officer in the Fallen Moon Territory to collect information for Serena.
Even the information you collected can be partially shared with Kai Erfu, the mayor of Falling Moon Territory."
Qi Ge explained in detail:
“We went straight from darkness to light.
It is built next to the city lord's castle, and the quality of the wine supplied and the level of service are improved, which will attract officials of all ranks in the city lord's castle.
These officials are not only our sources of intelligence, but also our targets for bribery.
We can then use the protection of these officials to expand our tavern network.
Classify goblin taverns into different grades.
There are at least three levels. The highest level is called Serena's Thunder. It is as expensive as it can be. It is not recommended for those with an annual income of less than 10,000 gold coins to enter.
The second program is called Spring Under the Moon, which specializes in serving those small clerks.
The third tier is called Happy Forest, and its target customers are ordinary people.
In the early stage, you can squeeze the market with low prices, squeeze out other pubs, and then directly acquire them, poaching both the people and the shops.
Once a monopoly is achieved, prices can be raised slowly to earn appropriate profits.
Once the market is fully developed, I will contact Kaierfu directly and invite other senior executives of Zhuiyue to invest together.
If we give them some dividends every year and use Serena's military deterrence, they will have to help us clear obstacles.
By then, we will appear to be an ordinary pub, but in reality we will be a chain pub group.
Behind the scenes is an intelligence organization that collects intelligence for Kaierfu.
Only by investigating further can we find the cause of the crime, that is, Serena.
In the end, after all the skins are peeled off, you can only find out that you are the real owner of these taverns.
And I will hide behind you, as your strongest support, and as your trump card in times of crisis."