At this time, in an underground area of Cyscidas, all the societies of Cyscidas, big and small, had gathered here. Compared to the auction in the evening, there were more societies gathered here because they were now discussing the survival of Cyscidas.
It was common knowledge that Cesocidas didn't have a ruling government. Usually, when something happened, a few of the more powerful clubs would gather together and discuss it. But this time, almost all the clubs were anxious. It was obvious that the situation this time was more serious.
That's right, the current situation was much more serious than what Setton Hill and the others knew. In fact, the humans in the west were no longer a threat on the surface. They had begun to gather their troops. In the face of the regular army, these clubs were really afraid. Although they had a lot of people, they usually only dealt with some commoners. At most, they would be dealing with some commoners from other clubs who were slightly better at fighting. This time, they were going up against the regular army. Both sides were not on the same level.
Faced with this situation, these societies that were usually opposed to each other were finally forced to unite. However, they also knew that it was impossible for them to win if they encountered a regular army, so the direction of the discussion was still how to deal with it, rather than facing it head-on.
"The enemy's goal is only the thorium mine." One of them who seemed to be the leader of a club said. "Curland, I think you guys should just hand over the thorium mine."
Currently, the thorium mine was temporarily in the hands of the largest force in the city, the Groose Family. Of course, the leader of the family, Curland Groose, was unanimously criticized by all the other clubs. After all, most people believed that they were the ones who caused this incident.
"How can you be so naive, Wade?" Curland stood up when he heard that. "The enemy's goal isn't just the thorium mine. It's obvious that they've received the approval of the empire. Do you think they'll let us go if we hand over the thorium mine? More importantly, I suspect that there's a traitor among us. I don't know who has sided with the imperial army. Although we usually mine thorium, we sell it through special channels. We've been doing this business for five years and no one has discovered it. Now that this news has spread, someone must have sold us out. And this person must be one of the people here right now. Wade, don't tell me it's you? "
"How could it be me?" Wade, the boss, also stood up and said, "I did know that you were selling thorium, and I really don't like you. However, I will solve the problems in Cesocidas in our own way. I can't do such a thing with the help of outsiders."
Although there was no evidence to prove what Wade said, most of the bosses here really believed it because they all knew Wade very well. In fact, they didn't quite believe that the person who betrayed them was Wade. But there was nothing wrong with what Curland said. Someone must have betrayed them and leaked the news.
"I think there's someone more suspicious than Wade." Suddenly, someone in the crowd stood up and said. After saying that, he directly pointed to a corner of the room. Unexpectedly, there was a woman sitting in the room. Moreover, it was a very young and beautiful woman. Compared to the other burly men, she formed a very sharp contrast.
This woman looked to be less than 30 years old. She was slender and tall, wearing a long black dress that was not very eye-catching. She had a slender pipe in her mouth, and her hair was tied up. Her slender lips matched with a beauty mole at the corner of her mouth, giving her a mysterious feeling.
"Paris! You're the one who betrayed us, right? "The man who stood up did not have the slightest bit of pity for the fairer sex and directly shouted at the woman.
The woman named Paris took a light puff of her pipe and did not answer. Instead, Wade stood up again and said, "Groot, calm down. I don't think Paris is the one who betrayed us."
"Why? I think the person who is most likely to betray us is Paris. After all … the Mosaken lord who wants to attack us is your father. "Groot ignored Wade's dissuasion and continued.
The scene became quiet for a moment. No one made any excuses for Paris's identity. It was obvious that everyone knew who she was. In fact, some people doubted whether Groot's doubts were true. After all, with this layer of relationship, if the Mosaken lord really attacked Cesidus City, of course they would have to worry about their own societies and members. The only one they didn't have to worry about was Paris. After all, the one who attacked was your father. Do you think he would kill his own daughter? Obviously, it was impossible.
"I've already severed my ties with him." Facing Groot's doubts, Paris only replied lightly, as if it had nothing to do with her.
"Can you just say that you've severed your ties with him? When you came to this city more than ten years ago, I thought you had some ulterior motives. At that time, the Human Empire probably wanted to attack us, and now the appearance of the thorium mine has given them a good excuse. This news must have been leaked by you, right? "Groot continued.
"I didn't." Paris still replied simply, "I haven't been in contact with him for more than ten years."
"Do you have any way to prove that what you said is true?" Groot continued to threaten her.
"No." Paris continued to say calmly.
"Groot!" At this moment, a man next to him stood up and blocked in front of Groot. "Do you have any evidence to prove that Paris betrayed us? I believe it is impossible for her to betray us. "
"Stark, you're still defending her at this time? Right now, everyone here is from Cesidus City. She is the only outsider, and she is the daughter of the Mosaken lord who wants to attack us. Am I wrong? "Groot said.
"But I believe that Paris is definitely not …"
"You're right." Just as Stark was about to speak, a voice suddenly interrupted him. He turned around and saw that the person who spoke was Paris.
"What?" Everyone looked at Paris in surprise. Does this mean that Paris admitted it?
"You admit it?" Groot asked directly.
"Admit what?" Paris spread out her hands. "That's not what I meant when I said you're right. I mean, you're right to suspect me. Right now, I'm the only outsider here, and I happen to be the daughter of that man. So, of course, it's normal for you to suspect me now. But now, it seems a little strange. Stark, why do you believe me? "
Everyone's eyes turned directly to the man standing in front of Paris. His name was Stark, and he was also one of the leaders of the city's clubs. He was currently in his thirties, and he was quite handsome. With a head of blond hair, he looked like a handsome, mature, and energetic man. However, in the face of Paris's doubts, Stark was a little stunned at first, as if he didn't expect that the other party would doubt him even after he spoke up for Paris. However, he quickly calmed down.
"That's because I really trust you," Stark said to Paris with a gentle smile.
"But I received information that you sent people to the west, Stark." Paris narrowed her eyes and said to Stark, "You're the one who betrayed us, aren't you?"
"How is that possible?" Stark showed a little panic, but he immediately adjusted himself. "I'm from here. How could I betray everyone? Actually, everyone knows that I only speak up for Paris because I like her. Paris, I'm really going to be sad if you say that. "
Everyone around them was also skeptical. Stark was a little suspicious, but it was also possible that Paris had said that in order to clear her suspicions and divert attention. At this time, they didn't know who to believe, but at this time, Paris spoke again.
"Stark, do you know that I'm that man's biological daughter? That is to say, if this city is really taken down, not only will I be fine, but I might also suddenly become the countess. At that time, what do you think I will do to you if I really find out that you're that traitor?" Paris suddenly said to Stark with a smile.
Looking at Paris's smile, Stark really panicked a little. Yes, she was right. In fact, the person who contacted Lord Mosaken was Stark, and Lord Mosaken had of course promised to give Stark a lot of benefits after this, including the position of the City Lord of Cesocidas. But the problem was that Paris was the daughter of Lord Mosaken. Of course, although Paris said that she had severed her relationship with Lord Mosaken, they were still blood relatives after all. Even if he really became the City Lord and Paris regained her status as the countess, would he be able to survive if she wanted to mess with him?
Stark really didn't know what to do. Seeing Stark's situation, some of the people around also felt that something was wrong. Could it be that the other party was really a traitor?
Just as he was about to say something, a voice suddenly came from the door. "Don't worry about her, Stark. I promise she won't be able to touch you."
Hearing the voice, everyone immediately turned to look at the door, only to find that a person that none of them had expected had appeared.
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