Law of the Devil

What in this world spreads the fastest?

Not a disease, not a virus, but... gossip.

Whether it is good news or bad news, this kind of thing seems to be able to spread spontaneously through the air, and the speed of spreading is even much faster than people imagined.

The news that the Kaspersky defense line in the north was attacked by the enemy quickly spread to the interior of the empire as if it had grown wings, and it became a topic of discussion in the imperial capital.

According to the legend, a group of unknown enemies appeared in the north of the empire, a new race, they are strong and well-equipped, fierce and brutal... I heard that they have fought with the Storm Legion?

This topic suddenly became a focus in the streets and alleys, everyone was talking about these things, and at the end, most people would sigh with emotion: Fortunately, we have our powerful Storm Legion guarding the frontier.

Indeed, in this era without airplanes, trains, telephones, and advanced communication tools, the north...even if it is only thousands of kilometers away, seems to be another world to people. Although everyone was a little terrified of this new monster enemy that appeared, people did not connect their own safety with this incident deep in their hearts... After all, it happened thousands of kilometers away, and it was still far away from them. Far, far away...isn't it?

In fact, although the rumored news showed the ferocity and brutality of these monster enemies, it was heard that the Storm Legion had already won some victories in the fight against these monsters—as expected of the Storm Legion! Of course! Those brave troops of the Empire. Even World of Warcraft can win, let alone some monsters.

actually. These news were spread intentionally or unintentionally by the imperial military.

Prince Chen deeply understands the truth of "boiling frogs in warm water"... This truth is what Du Wei chatted with him in the early years. Although the theory of "boiling frogs in warm water" has been proved by experiments. Frogs will not be boiled to death obediently in the water, but will jump out. However, Prince Chen still agrees with this theory.

I want everyone to accept a big bad news. The best way is not to drag it out all at once.

Instead, say it bit by bit. Let everyone accept it bit by bit.

so. The current version of the news that has been modified by the empire is: Although those monsters are powerful. But the army can handle it. And it seems that it is far from being as serious as the World of Warcraft rampage two years ago.

Most people accepted the news calmly. No fright. The extent is only reached: when the folks frighten children, they will say "You are not obedient, the monster will come to eat you!" and so on.

The Temple of Light also responded positively. After the succession of the new Emperor Charles, the Church of Light has been very silent. When facing this big event. Finally made some moves that satisfied the royal family.

The latest news was released in the temple, which is the announcement of the great and respected Pope. That northern monster. It is an evil heresy that betrays the gods. But the people of Roland are blessed by great gods. They will definitely be wiped out! Because we are a nation that believes in gods, the gods are on our side.

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"I have to say. Religion is useful sometimes."

In the Imperial Military Academy. Du Wei sat in his room—oh. The official name here should be called "Dean's Office".

Du Wei leaned on the chair, and in front of him were his confidant Zach Jr. and his younger brother Gabriel.

Gabriel is because of his excellent performance in the past few months of his academic career. Has been promoted, although it is still only a student. But he already has the rank of cavalry commander.

He was holding a copy of the military report from the High Command... Unlike the folk news, this military report is a top secret document. The above is a few days ago. The search team of the Storm Legion completed the process of small-scale engagements with the criminal army in the wild. Authentic report without moisture!

Unlike private news, if this military report is disclosed. I'm afraid it will really cause panic! Because any intelligent person can see it. This military newspaper at least reveals that the enemy's combat power is stronger than the most elite army of the empire! And...they eat people!

Warcraft can also eat people, but Warcraft has no wisdom. So it's not scary.

"The Church of Light has done a good job this time." Du Wei smiled: "I hope they will continue to cooperate... After all, this is also related to their own survival. Now everyone has boarded the same boat."

Then Du Wei looked at Little Zach: "You did a good job, spreading the news. You have a good sense of proportion."

"Boss. But once the war starts in the north, our business will be greatly impacted. All the hunting teams in the frozen forest have been brought back. In the next long time, our business income will be greatly reduced. .”

"We are not short of money now." Du Wei smiled: "Wait next month, I am afraid that our fleet will be able to send up a new batch of income from Nanyang. As for the business of Warcraft, we will focus on the south for the time being." Swamp. Although the meat there is a little thinner, it is better than nothing. Let the snow wolf mercenary group develop south. There is something I will tell you..."

"The first batch of griffins have all hatched. I have deployed enough manpower in the manor a hundred miles outside the city. From the current point of view, it is going well. The first batch of griffins have successfully survived, but the tame On the other hand, there has been no progress. After all, our animal trainers have no experience in taming griffins."

"The Decepticon Knights of the Sky have already transferred 200 reserves. They will come to your place to report in the next two days." Du Wei said seriously: "I attach great importance to this matter, and this matter is also important to us. Very important! So you put most of your energy on this matter for the time being, and keep it secret. Is the animal trainer we found reliable?"

"Reliable." Little Zach smiled: "The manor is now closed, and no one is allowed to enter or leave at will, and no news will come out. Moreover, Mr. Hussein is also in charge there. I believe there is no People can run out under his nose.”

"Well, let us Sky Knight Reserve Cavaliers start

To get in touch with those little griffins, the taming starts with the cubs, and the knights also have to get in touch with their mounts early. "

After Du Wei finished speaking. After explaining a few other things, he let little Zach leave.

"elder brother."

After Little Zach left, Gabriel looked at Du Wei's expression and seemed to hesitate to speak.

After several months in the military camp, Gabriel looked stronger and his complexion was darker, but his waist was straight, and he already had the demeanor of a warrior. .

"What do you want to say?"

"Why keep it secret?" Gabriel didn't understand: "If the Griffon can become the mount of the air cavalry... Then we don't report this matter to the empire, isn't it a bit bad? I mean, this matter will always be disclosed in the future It came out. At that time, will the empire think that we deliberately concealed this important event?"

"I have handed over a lot of things." Du Wei sighed: "Northwest Independent Division, I handed over. In recent years, a large sum of gold coins has been sprinkled to subsidize the empire's finances. There is also gunpowder. Although I have not handed over the formula, but now Open supply to the imperial army... We don't have many secret weapons in our hands, Gabriel. To ensure the status of the family, we must have a few big killers. Griffon troops. It has not yet formed, and is still under construction. The reason why I don't bring it up is that first, I don't think it's good to reveal this matter now. I don't mind letting the royal family know, but...God knows how many church eyeliners are in the palace! I just want to reveal this matter It’s just keeping things from the church. As for the second... I also want to remind our great regent, just let him know. I, Du Wei, can keep coming up with new tricks, creating miracles, and making Create new useful and valuable things! Only in this way can he continue to value our family. If one day he feels that our family has been drained by him, there is no new use value... Huh, think about it. "

"However, the regent seems to have a lot of trust in you."

"But...he is not the emperor." Du Wei sighed.

He stood up by himself, walked to the door of the room, and closed the door forcefully. Then he looked at his younger brother: "Gabri, I always have a premonition. This premonition. I can't give any reason, and I don't have much basis. But..."

"What do you want to say? Brother?"

"The Prince Regent, and our new Emperor Charles."

Du Wei's face was very serious. He closed his eyes and thought for a while, then shook his head vigorously: "I don't know how to say it, this is a very strange feeling. I have been in contact with this little Emperor Charles for a while, when After seeing his teacher, I always feel... this child, it seems that when he grows up, he is not a wise monarch!"

"What?" Gabriel's guess about his brother was a little strange.

Now everyone in the empire is talking about Emperor Charles. In the aristocratic society, most people who can get in touch with the royal family think that this little Charlie, although he is still very young, is very smart, very wise, little He has already shown considerable wisdom at an early age.

"Do you still remember the miraculous thing I did in the square that day, and then the regent announced the old emperor's death in public and announced the death of the throne?" Du Wei suddenly smiled.

He stared at his younger brother: "Gabri, before that day, our regent had already quietly told him to be calm, and told him that something big would happen, although I don't know how the regent told his son. How many words have been said... But that day, Charlie was so calm! Even... I was standing not far from him, and I could feel that he had a faint... longing!"

Du Wei waved his hand vigorously: "He is a very smart and precocious child. But think about it... a child in his early ten years, longing for the throne so early... is not kind!"

"Children always have a childish temper." Gabriel smiled: "When I was young, when you were young, didn't you have a childish temper that liked to be in the limelight?"

"No, this is not the temper of a child who likes to show off." Du Wei sighed, and described his mood carefully: "That is desire! The desire for status and power! I really doubt that such a kid, where does his ambition come from. Of course, ambition is not an appropriate word. But there is one more detail..."

Du Wei's expression seemed to change a bit, and there was a strange flash in his eyes, and he said in a low voice: "I told you, the old emperor died a few months ago! The news has been concealed... and then, I I have been Charlie's teacher in the palace for a long time! Of course, I don't know when the little Charlie knew about the death of the old emperor... Maybe he knew it a long time ago, or maybe it was before the passing of the throne in the square that day I know. But..."

Du Wei seemed to smile: "If a normal child, a ten-year-old child, hears that his grandfather has passed away, no matter how precocious and smart he is, from the point of view of his conscience, he should at least show a trace of sadness? Even Augustine VI is not very close to the regent, but any grandfather will always be nice to his grandson. But... Whether it was when I got along with him as his teacher a few months ago, or after the succession, I also went to the palace and met him a few times... This child has never shown even the slightest bit of nostalgia for his grandfather."

When Du Wei said this, he sneered first: "Don't tell me that this child is smart or something... It's not a question of whether he is smart or not, but whether he is kind or not! Speaking of smartness, that Karina The princess, in terms of talent, is smarter than Emperor Charles. That little girl is really the only little genius I have ever seen. But... I saw the little girl twice later, and she showed a little sadness of losing her grandfather. But that His Majesty Emperor Charles is still smiling as usual, it’s time to ride a horse and play.”

"Brother, what do you mean..."

"What I mean is, our new emperor...is not benevolent!".