The image of the image crystal was frozen in Orwell's mocking eyes. At this moment, it seemed as if the images of Hong Lifeng and Orwell overlapped. Li Jia felt that the eyes had traveled through time and space, piercing into his heart, making him feel cold all over. The light and shadow of the image reflected on Li Jia's face, making the grooves on his lowered head look particularly hideous.
After a while, Zhang Hong said, "This doesn't prove anything. I can find a homeless person tomorrow and have him say something similar and pin the crime of murder on you. Who do you think my compatriots will believe?"
"Have you forgotten that you have so many mages?" Cole came close to Zhang Hong, his head almost touching his. "They may not be able to tell whether the image is real or not, but they can't measure your mental state? Is this the nth time today that you have been scared to death and sweating all over?"
Zhang Hong suddenly remembered the incident with Chu Ying. Although he didn't know the details, it was said that it was Xiao Chen who investigated Chu Ying thoroughly, and in the end, even his brain was damaged. This guy has always been jealous of him. How could he let go of such an opportunity to take advantage of someone's misfortune? Since the committee would mobilize so many troops for something like opening a small factory, how could they not use such means for things like betrayal and killing companions
"What exactly do you want?" Zhang Hong asked hatefully.
Cole didn't waste any words. He put away the crystal and took out two small discs. "This is a magic item left over from the Seven Towers era called the 'Gate of Travel'. Each time you use it, you can teleport a person to your side. Although it is a one-time magic item, it is very stable and even the city defense barrier can't stop it."
"You, you want me to send two people to infiltrate Heimu Pass?" Zhang Hong asked.
"How can it be such a simple task? This is a precious treasure that is rarely left in the world." Cole looked at Zhang Hong, "I want you to help the people here open the Black Wood Pass!"
"You are crazy! This is impossible! If I help you do this, I will be finished. Completely finished. I will even be beaten to death by them when I open the door. Then I would rather stand trial! I did kill Hong Lifeng, but it was manslaughter, and, and I was forced by the bandits. They will understand me and give me a lighter sentence! I will not do such a bottom line thing!
Don't force me, if you do, I will report you right now, and we will both die together!" Zhang Hong growled in a low voice.
Cole had been watching his hysteria calmly, and when Zhang Hong calmed down a little, he said, "No, no, no, you think too much. Things will not develop like this. Think about it, what you have to do is very simple, that is, to activate these two things at the right time. Then lead them to the way and find the city gate, and leave the rest to the people who come. What you have to do next is to disappear and hide, and don't be hurt by the chaotic soldiers. No one will know what you have done. Don't worry, I will tell the matter. After all, your value is far more than that. Our Emperor will really hope to have a friend like you in the Tower of China.
Calm down and think carefully about what I said, is this true?"
Zhang Hong naturally thought about it after hearing what he said. He pondered it and it seemed to be true. "But if that's the case, why don't you do it? You can do it now, right?"
Cole said unhappily, "Please use your brain. Earl John is visiting us right now, and this is the time when your defense is the most stringent. Wouldn't it be courting death to do this now? I need you to do this when it's safer and the defense inside the pass is less lax."
"But as long as your army doesn't withdraw, the defense here will not be relaxed." Zhang Hong argued, "Do you think your army will not guard the gate tightly if they stay outside?"
Cole chuckled twice. "Very good. It seems that you have begun to consider the issue with me. You are right. I will give you a chance in the future. Just wait for the right time."
"You mean, you will cooperate with the operations outside the customs?" Li Jia asked.
"That's right. Do you think Earl John really came here to discuss the passage of the army? How much do you think he expected? Our wise Majesty has long anticipated your reaction." Cole pointed in the direction of the banquet. "That's just a show. All the previous talks with the person in charge here were just a little bit of luck. Only in your case, we have made full preparations and never thought that you would refuse. You are the protagonist today, understand?"
"I... why are you all forcing me?" Zhang Hong's tone was a little frustrated. He pressed harder than Kerr and felt that he was trapped in a trap that was difficult to escape. "I, I don't want to be the protagonist. I don't want to have anything to do with you. I just want to do my own thing quietly. You, the horse thieves, the natives, Xiao Chen, Luo Ling, so many people, why do you want to make things difficult for me!"
"No one can exist independently of others, not even saints. The fact that so many people come to you shows that you are very different." Cole patted Zhang Hong on the shoulder and said, "Why not think about it from a positive perspective? As long as you complete this task, we will have a basis for cooperation, and you can get all kinds of support from the empire."
"Why do I need your support! I just want you to stay away from me." Zhang Hong said.
"I know there is no emperor among you, but you have a committee. From what I understand, you are all very interested in joining the committee, right
Politics and politics are different in form, but they are essentially the same. They are all games of competing for resources. This sentence was said by our emperor. In the Imperial Senate, the competition is about the resources in each person's hands. Whoever has more resources has a louder voice. I think it is the same in the committee, right
However, as far as I know, what do you have? You are just an ordinary high-level mage. Money? Intelligence? Manpower? You lack all of them. But if you have an empire behind you to help you, it will be very different. Money is just a matter of putting the golden eagle and treasures into a storage ring; intelligence, the black guards all over the continent can give you secrets that others don't know at all; manpower, if you want to kill a certain opponent, we can help you achieve it. With these, you are far ahead of your competitors. Whether it's Luo Ling, Xiao Chen, or the old men and women in the committee now, who can compare with you? Whose foundation can compare with the Purple Eagle Empire?"
Zhang Hong lowered his head and said nothing, but his uneasy gaze revealed his inner turmoil.
Cole stuffed the two "passing gates" into his hands and said, "The opportunity is in your hands. However, if you don't do it when you should, then there will be several letters sent to the leaders of Hewan New District, Suero City and Heimuguan.
Think about it, my friend." (To be continued)