You are lying, "Lucilla took a deep breath." You are just saying this to make me forgive you for what you have done. Then, I will forgive you. "
"Maybe. Maybe not." Pompeo Nuss did not argue too much on this issue, and there was no panic on his face. In fact, from the moment his identity was exposed until now, he looked calm as if he did not see the dagger against his chest. He then said leisurely, "No matter how much you hate me, there is at least one thing you can't deny. I am indeed the most suitable person for you in the world."
"No, you are just a liar with a mouth full of lies." Lucilla looked at Zhang Heng, who was watching the drama unfold. She seemed to have finally made up her mind, gritted her teeth, and said, "Kill him! Kill him, and I will tell you where the Balance Blade's library is. "
"Deal."
Zhang Heng was also very straightforward. He had been waiting for this sentence for a long time. Upon hearing this, he pushed the dagger into Pompeo Nuss' chest.
"This is why I like you," Pompeo Nuss looked at Lucilla and smiled at the last moment of his life. "But don't worry, my dear. Even death can't separate us."
"What does that mean?" Lucilla's expression changed slightly.
However, Pompeo Nuss would no longer answer because he was no longer breathing.
Zhang Heng pulled out the dagger, "He is dead, and I have fulfilled my promise with you. Now, it is your turn to fulfill your part."
"Wait, what did he mean by that last sentence?" Lucilla frowned.
"I can't answer your question. My understanding of him is limited to the part related to hounds," Zhang Heng said. "Maybe you should ask yourself. After all, you and he have been husband and wife for so long." Lucilla's expression was a little uncertain, but in the end, she did not dwell on this issue anymore.
Instead, she said, "You seem to have a way to hide in the city. Can I hire you as my assassin? I have lost all the assassins of the Balance Blade in this war, but we can recruit new people. You can become the assassin president. All the resources left by the Balance Blade can be deployed by you. In addition, I will pay you a lot of money."
Zhang Heng was completely indifferent when he heard this. He wiped the blood off the dagger and put it back in his arms. "Sorry, I am only interested in the whereabouts of the library."
A touch of anger appeared on Lucilla's face, but she quickly sorted out her emotions.
Although she still had many political allies, and she was a royal sister, the destruction of the Balance Blade had indeed weakened her power a lot. Zhang Heng was able to kill Altrus and uncover Pompeo Nus's hidden identity. Although it was a pity that she could not make use of him, Lucilla did not want to make another strong enemy for herself at this time.
So she nodded and said, "That's a pity. Wait a minute."
After that, Lucilla walked to her dressing table and took out a dressing box. After that, she took out a map from the mezzanine.
"Where is this?" Zhang Heng took the map, unfolded it, and looked at it. He was a little puzzled.
"Egypt," Lucilla said. "The secret library of the Balance Blade was originally located in Greece, but because of the appearance of a traitor two hundred years ago, it had to be moved. For security reasons, the people at that time placed the new library in a desert in Egypt."
"Hah, it seems that I can enjoy my long-distance journey now. I hope the scenery along the way is good." Zhang Heng raised his eyebrows.
…
After killing Pompeo Nuss, Zhang Heng had basically dealt with everything in the city of Rome. After that, he returned to the southeast city, mainly to arrange things after he left.
As for why Lucilla was curious about why Marcus, Soap, and others did not betray him for the high bounty, the reason was simple. It was not because Zhang Heng was charming enough, but because he used his little cheat again. He flashed his pair of shadow wings in front of Marcus, Soap, and others, causing a huge impact on their mental state. It was hard to tell how long the effect of this trick would last, but it was enough for Zhang Heng to get through the difficult situation at that time.
The last place Zhang Heng went to was the Red Nose Blacksmith Shop. He took out the game items he stored there that he could not use for the time being. If everything went as planned, he would not return to this city in the future. After that, Zhang Heng used his Level 2 disguise skills to blend in with the team leaving the city. After successfully passing through the city gate, he looked back at Rome behind him.
In just six months here, he went from a slave to a gladiatorial champion, to being favored by the emperor, and being granted a free man. Step by step, he became a noble with a fief, and finally, he became a wanted criminal by the entire empire. Probably no one could experience more ups and downs in life than him.
However, Zhang Heng himself did not have much emotional fluctuations. He was just a passerby in Rome in the second century AD. For him, becoming a noble here was not as interesting as enjoying the scenery and charm of the city.
After that, Zhang Heng retracted his gaze. He had less than a year left in this quest. It might seem like a long time, but considering the traffic conditions on the road at this time, it would take him a lot of time to travel from Rome to Egypt. If he traveled by land, it would take him at least a few months to reach his destination.
Fortunately, he could still take a boat and cross the Mediterranean Sea directly. And the current wind direction was perfect for this voyage. Zhang Heng found a grain ship at the dock that was about to return. Modern people thought that Egypt was full of deserts and pyramids, but in the second century AD, Egypt was known as the granary of the Nile River. The food transported from here every year could feed half of the population of the Roman Empire.
After paying a gold coin for the ticket, Zhang Heng successfully found himself a bed on the ship. And when he returned to the sea again, Zhang Heng felt a sense of familiarity. It did not take him long to become familiar with the sailors on the ship. After arriving in Egypt, the captain wanted to ask Zhang Heng to stay and work on the ship, but Zhang Heng declined in the end.
Zhang Heng did not forget the purpose of his trip. Of course, after docking, he spent two weeks to check in at the pyramid. After that, Zhang Heng spent money to buy thirty camels, prepared enough food and water to last him for seven months, hired a few local guides, and made all the necessary preparations. After that, he began to march to the desert marked on the map.
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