Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

Chapter 145: I Know Your Wife

The mayor’s words were powerful.

These words were as cold as the wind. Although he did not roar, it was enough to make people afraid.

This was because everyone understood.

The other party was already… unreasonable.

Or rather, at this moment, guarding this city was the greatest principle.

Leona gritted her teeth hatefully.

At this point, she could no longer protest because this detestable guy had clearly made a decision and thought of all the possible consequences.

She felt gazes from all directions.

There was mockery, coldness, and hostility.

This was Goethe.

There were also businessmen and nobles in the city present, but they were from Goethe after all, and were fighting for their homeland. As for her, she was from the Empire… The reputation of the Empire had not been good recently.

The change in the Glory Sand shocked the continent and surprised various countries. One had to know that Goethe was nominally a vassal of the Empire. The Twilight Dynasty had declared war on Goethe. As the suzerain country, the Empire was only pretending to mediate and interfere and did not clearly support its underlings. This had already attracted many criticisms.

Moreover, Princess Tina Tedrell of Goethe was continuously using a high-pressure water gun to shoot dirty water at the Eldest Prince. Stacks of conspiracy theories were exposed as if they were free. This had simply become a carnival in the entire continent’s public opinion. Under the water, it was unknown how many reactionary forces were adding fuel to the fire.

The most vicious slander was none other than the agreement between the Empire and the elves to divide Goethe. The viciousness of this rumor was that no matter the outcome of the war, even if the Empire occupied an inch of land in Goethe after the war, it would confirm the infamy of “collaborating with the elves to divide the territories”. Not only would it ruin their reputation, but it would also be very embarrassing.

Moreover, if the news spread, the reputation of the Empire would become notorious in Goethe. Perhaps in the hearts of the Goethe people, the Empire had already been equated with the enemy country. Although the Goethe Palace strictly forbade any retaliation against the people of the Empire who were staying in their territories to prevent the Empire from catching wind of it…

“With the army pressing down, everything will be over once the city is broken. This bastard doesn’t care who he offends at all…”

Leona looked at the Goethe people present. There was no sympathy in their eyes, only pleasure, and mockery. The coldness and even planning of the Empire had really broken the hearts of the Goethe people.

D*mn it.

The silver-haired girl took a deep breath and stood up.

The old butler could not help but take a step forward. In a flash, this loyal servant of the Vidal family had already imagined the worst situation. If Miss jumped onto the conference table with a run-up and rushed towards the mayor and kicked him in the face…

Then he had to stop Miss no matter what.

However, Leona did not do so.

Her gait swayed, and the corners of her skirt fluttered. Under everyone’s gazes, she walked as if no one was around. She walked around most of the conference table and brought with her a refreshing fragrance.

Then, she came behind Hong San and patted the back of his chair.

“Hey, handsome.”

She said, “There’s a seat closer to the front with better air over there. There’s still the lingering warmth and fragrance of a beautiful girl’s body. Go sit there, it’s your gain.”

This was neither loud nor soft, and it was heard by the surrounding people. The gentlemen widened their eyes.

When Hong San heard this, he subconsciously looked at the seat that Leona pointed at. Then, he saw the old butler standing at the side shiver. Then, he threw out a handkerchief from his sleeve and quickly wiped it on the chair five times. He also took out a bottle of perfume from his pocket, sprinkled it on it, and wiped it five more times.

“Ah, the beauty’s body temperature and fragrance are gone.”

Leona said without changing her expression, “However, there’s still a good seat over there. I can admire Mr. Mayor’s dignified appearance closer, so I think I’ll change seats with you, okay?”

Hong San stammered, “But, why?”

Leona said indifferently, “Because I fell in love with the ferocious man beside you at first sight and wanted to catch him.”

On Hong San’s left sat a burly man with a scar on his face. He was as strong as a bear and was filled with killing intent. He was probably a mercenary. When he heard this, he was surprised and happy and subconsciously revealed a silly smile.

He turned to look at the little face of the Empire woman, but he discovered that she was looking to the right, and the Cathayan on his right was also looking to the right. Clearly, the two of them felt that the ferocious man was someone else.

Scarface was indignant. He raised his body and saw a gigolo from Cathay.

In any case, this kid was far inferior to him.

What kind of fierce man was this? Huh?

Kang De also heard this sentence and a trace of smugness and joy immediately flashed through his heart.

However, this was only a man’s instinct.

After his instinct was rationality. Wariness rose in his heart. The other party was from the Empire and was even a member of the Vidal family. Clearly, he had been forcefully placed on this war chariot by the mayor. In this situation, the other party had calmly run here in public and said that it was love at first sight. It was clearly very suspicious.

D*mn, even if she wanted to have sex, she had to hand over a note or treat him to a meal. How could she openly flirt in front of the mayor and the other leaders at the city’s most important meeting?

Therefore, Kang De smiled politely. “I’m sorry, Miss. I have someone I like.”

—Nonsense, you already have a f*cking wife, but I also know her.

Before the girl could speak, she heard the mayor say calmly, “Miss Leona, please return to your seat.”

Leona said coldly, “I want to sit here.”

Nick said calmly, “Why?”

She moved behind Kang De and held the back of his chair. She looked at Mayor Nick and sneered, “Because I’ve decided to follow this Cathayan, as well as all the wealth, manpower, and resources of the Vidal family in Valentine City. You Goethe people don’t trust the people of the Empire, and I don’t trust you. At a time like this, it’s better to ally with the other foreigner, a Cathayan.”

The mayor slowly said, “You also said that it’s an alliance. Will I agree?”

“If you agree, we’ll help.” The girl stared at him as if she was indignant that she had just been suppressed by her aura. Her current attitude was also extremely unyielding, “I know you’ve already made a detailed plan, including how you want to force us to submit if we don’t cooperate—but you have to think carefully!”

Kang De frowned.

He was about to speak when he felt the other party’s small hand squeeze his shoulder and gently draw something on his back. Kang De could feel that gentle touch. It was the mixed touch of a soft and delicate hand and a thin gauze glove that made his heart tingle.

Moreover, he could only understand this feeling.

After all, he was illiterate.

However, the other party’s actions still made him hesitate.

At the same time, Mayor Nick’s gaze landed on his face.

Mr. Mayor looked at Kang De meaningfully and asked, “Then, Miss Leona, why is it this Mr. Dong Zhuo?”

Leona replied, “Mr. Mayor, don’t you think that even in such a meeting, this Chief Military Advisor from the Heaven and Earth Society is worthy of another seat?”

The mayor was silent for a moment. He ignored Leona and looked at everyone.

“Everyone, at this point, there’s no need for me to hide anything. Even if the elf army surrounds this city, we still have the ability to communicate with the outside world. This not only means reinforcements, but also a list.”

His gaze swept across everyone’s faces, “I’ve already recorded your names, status, information, and even the information of your families and sent it to the capital. There’s a newly established department in the Court of Goethe that’s collecting these. In other words, your name will be remembered by Goethe. One day, when we defeat the elves, you’ll be remembered, grateful, and rewarded by this country. Goethe will remember your contributions.”

“I’ll remember what you’ve done.”

He pressed his hands on the table and said in a low voice, “The Elven army is about to arrive. Our lives will be tied together. We’ll fight side by side, so there are some things I don’t have to hide. The Twilight Dynasty is the best in the world. Goethe is already prepared for the worst. Perhaps this country will be destroyed. After all, there’s no eternal kingship in the world. Goethe will destroy the country, but the Goethe people won’t be wiped out. Perhaps we’ll be exiled from the continent like the Belloran, but we’re more prepared and determined than them.”

“If that day really comes, it will be revenge before the country is restored.”

“In other words.”

The mayor’s gentle gaze looked at everyone present, “If everyone is dissatisfied or has other thoughts, or is even persuaded by the elves’ spies and plans to play some tricks, I’ll kill him first and everyone related to him. If I can’t do it, I, who failed, will die in this city. The shameful traitors will live in fear until the avengers of the fallen country come to them. This is Goethe’s last promise.”

With that, he looked up at Leona.

“Can you keep the oath of the Vidal family?”

Leona said through gritted teeth, “…Of course.”

“Then I agree to your request. Please think about it.”

The mayor’s gaze turned to Kang De. He glanced away.

The elves were about to arrive, but they did not. This meeting was to mobilize and intimidate. The mayor was determined to fight to the death and ordered everyone in the city to follow him.

Next, he announced the mobilization order to everyone, including the missions and precautions of every faction and organization. He asked them to return the resources and be prepared to wait for collection at any time. He also had to gather all the people. Every organization had the corresponding indicators.

Kang De looked at the subtle and complicated expressions of every faction and knew that the position of mayor was coincidentally stuck around their necks. It seemed that Nick had very strong control over the city.

The Heaven and Earth Association was asked to have no less than 800 young and strong militiamen and the same number of reserves.

Looking at Hong San’s slightly trembling hand under the table, he knew that this number probably included relatively strong and healthy old men and women.

This meant that almost everyone had to face the war, everyone.