At this point, the situation was very clear. Rob knew of Copernicus's influence and social skills in the Northern Territory, so he came to him for help gathering manpower. However, he was not stupid enough to trust him completely, so he went to look for Albert after leaving the Mist Forest.
The latter was focused on the research of magic devices, but he was a commander without an army. After living in the Northern Territory for so many years, he did not have any friendship with anyone, and it was a chance encounter, so Copernicus did not have his guard up against him. Naturally, he did not expect that Albert was a backup plan that Rob deliberately left by his side to restrain him.
As a result, Copernicus confidently dug a trap, but before he could test the opponent's strength, he fell for it first.
He reacted quickly, but when he turned around, he found that the people he brought were all lying on the ground. Fighting one against two, Copernicus knew that he had no chance of winning.
Then he saw Luo Bu walking towards him. Luo Bu said.
"Senior, you've lost."
"So what? You didn't win either." Although Copernicus admitted defeat, he still looked proud and did not put up a fight. He threw down the staff in his hand and said coldly, "White Raven City has been massacred, and the people in Storm's End Fortress won't be able to hold on for long. Putting everything else aside, those six Abyssal Lords are not something they can deal with. Perhaps while we're talking, those monsters have already defeated the defenders and rushed into the city. The Northern Territory … is finished."
Lolo did not understand where Copernicus's hostility towards this land came from. From the first time she and Rob visited him, the old man had been very indifferent to the lives of the civilians. Logically speaking, Copernicus was once a member of the council, so he should not be so cold-blooded.
Rob looked into Copernicus's eyes. "I've seen the case files from back then, and there are generally no problems with the direction of your research. Although it was only a semi-finished product, it was only a preliminary experimental result, and it also saved the lives of two villages. The people who reported that you secretly conducted human experiments were from those two villages."
The old man snorted coldly. "You know quite a lot. There is no lack of ungrateful people in this world."
Lolo finally understood why Copernicus was so cold. It turned out that there was such a story behind the incident. Although Copernicus researched the Black Death out of interest, it was not that he did not have the thought of saving people. There was no lack of idealists among the sorcerers. More or less, they had the ambition to use magic to change the world. Moreover, he was a member of the council at that time. Of course, he wanted to do something when the Black Death was wreaking havoc.
Human experimentation was forbidden by the Sorcerer's Association. One-page experiments were the fastest and most effective way of research.
However, unlike the evil sorcerers, Copernicus's experiment subjects were all voluntary. Basically, they were all desperate victims of the Black Death. They came from poor families and could not afford the exorbitant fee of hiring a bishop. Copernicus would inform them of the risks involved in the research beforehand, and was willing to pay a hefty burial fee in case of an accident. If they agreed to the conditions, both parties could sign a contract.
As test subjects, they naturally didn't want to let go of any hope of survival. Moreover, even if they died on the test bench, they could still leave a sum of money for their families. Those who volunteered to be test subjects usually didn't have a good family situation, so the conditions were quite attractive.
It was a consensual thing. Therefore, ever since Copernicus started his human experiments, everything had been peaceful for more than a year.
Even his closest friends and students did not know that he was secretly doing such a forbidden research. It was not until he was about to complete the first phase of the research that the Sorcerer's Association came to him.
It was difficult to determine whether Copernicus was right or wrong in secretly conducting human experiments. If it was an accident, Copernicus would not be able to say anything. Since he dared to do such a thing, he must have been prepared for it. However, if he was reported by someone he once saved, the result would be a little cruel.
Copernicus' personality and temper had changed a lot since he was exiled to the Northern Region. It had a lot to do with the incident that happened years ago.
Rob said, "There's one thing that I'm afraid you're not aware of. The person who reported you committed suicide six years ago. He left a suicide note, admitting that he was the mastermind behind the incident. I don't know if you still remember, but when you were young and went to the South to study, you beat up a noble's son in the academy. The latter has always held a grudge against you. After you became a council member, he was worried that you would take revenge on him. Therefore, he has been desperately searching for information about your dark history. When he heard that you were recruiting the victims of the Black Death, he investigated the two villages. That's how the incident happened. If you don't believe me, you can ask someone to check the relevant files from the Association."
Copernicus fell silent. Although he did not speak, he already had an answer in his heart. Copernicus had never met Rob before, and the latter's understanding of him was limited to the information in the Magic Association. Under such circumstances, it was impossible for him to fabricate the details of the grudge he had with someone when he was studying. Therefore, there was only one explanation, which was that what Rob said was the truth.
But subconsciously, Copernicus was somewhat resistant to this answer. Although this truth sounded more reasonable and explained the doubts in his heart, if what happened back then was really just a simple grudge between two enemies, then wouldn't all the resentment and resentment accumulated in the depths of his heart over the years be meaningless?
After a long time, the old man raised his head again and said indifferently, "Do you think I'll help you just because you told me this?"
Rob shook his head. "I just hope that you can reconsider our previous agreement, because it seems like the deal between you and the Church has fallen through."
"It's too late," Copernicus said coldly. Copernicus said coldly, "Even if I'm willing, it's too late. I've received news that there are two Abyssal Lords attacking this time. There are no powerhouses in Storm's End Castle, so it won't last half a day."
"Half a day … can still last." Abbott, who had been standing at the side and enjoying the scenery without interrupting the conversation, suddenly interrupted. "There's a floating fort over there."
Copernicus was stunned. "What floating fort? Didn't the Magic Association withdraw it?"
Abbott pointed at his nose and grinned. "Floating fort, mine."
"You have a floating fort?!" Copernicus was really shocked this time. Floating forts were national strategic weapons that many Mages worked together to build. They were expensive, and he had never heard of anyone owning one. Even if Abbott really had the ability to build one, he definitely did not have the capital to do so.
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