Kurtzargert stood up from the bed right away.
He started to tidy up his equipment — although it was just something that he might need, he still prepared it carefully.
A long and narrow dagger and a slender rapier.
A leather armor that could be hidden under a long robe and a pair of common cowhide boots.
As one of the 17 councilmen of the Silent Night Secret Order, Kurtzargert knew his old rival very well.
He knew his old rival Colipo like the back of his hand.
Cunning and mercenary.
Both could be used to describe Colipo. As long as the benefits were good enough, Colipo would betray anything.
Loyalty? Honor?
These words had nothing to do with Colipo.
So, if Colipo was in cahoots with the Snake school Demon Hunters, Kurtzargert wouldn't be surprised at all.
As for Ludus?
Kurtzargert knew the councilman who had been guarding Aïtantin Castle for a long time but had a strong sense of presence.
Vigilant and proud.
He was careful in everything he did but proud of his own abilities.
He was considered a person that could be easily grasped.
His ambition was well known to all.
Kurtzargert was certain that as long as there was a chance, Colipo would have a hand in this incident.
Everything was as he had expected.
Ludus couldn't hold back anymore.
He agreed to the Council Meeting.
Now …
He even sent a secret letter to Kurtzargert.
What secrets did Colipo have? Kurtzargert didn't know.
He only knew that if he wanted to know Colipo's secrets, he would have to agree to Ludus' order to start the Council Meeting.
Ludus wanted to force Colipo into a dead end.
Kurtzargert didn't mind doing so.
However, there were still some things that he had to consider.
So, Kurtzargert went to the meeting.
…
He didn't take the wagon, instead he brought his trusted aide, Clairehore, to the Upper Seven Ring, where Ludus lived.
"Wait here."
Kurtzargert ordered.
"Yes, my lord."
Horlaika bowed in response and walked to the shadow, hiding his figure.
Then, under the Undying's gaze, Kurtzargert strode into the room.
"My lord, good evening.
Please follow me. "
Ludus' aide had been waiting for a while. He quickly came up and bowed before bringing Kurtzargert to Ludus' study room.
He pushed open the door to the study.
The rich aroma of tea and the sweet aroma of pastries assaulted his nostrils.
Kurtzargert smiled. His eyes glanced over the tea on the porcelain plate.
Ludus was even more eager than he thought.
"The candies from Snowy Owl Candy House and the pastries from Elk Pastry Parlor taste really good."
"Unfortunately, I'm too old."
"My teeth are not good. I can't eat these."
Kurtzargert said in a relaxed tone.
In this light tone he wished to carry on what was sure to be a pleasant conversation.
After all, both of them had the same goal.
All that was needed was a small portion of it.
He believed that Ludus would accommodate him on this point.
After all, the other party had come to beg him, so he had the upper hand, didn't he?
Kurtzargert sharply noticed that after he finished his sentence, Ludus seemed to have heaved a sigh of relief.
Kurtzargert instantly confirmed his guesses.
Other than that, Kurtzargert didn't think much about it.
If it wasn't his' gentle 'attitude that made Ludus feel kind, could it be that Ludus was relieved because he didn't touch the refreshments on the table?
Stop joking.
It was impossible.
"Is that so? What a pity."
"Let's talk about Colipo."
"What do you think?"
Ludus went straight to the point after he heaved a sigh of relief in his heart.
"I want 70%!"
Kurtzargert stated the number that he had in mind.
"Impossible!
This is impossible! "
Bloody Mary shook its head, emphasizing its determination.
Kurtzargert wasn't surprised at all.
If Ludus agreed to 70% right away, Kurtzargert would have to wonder whether Ludus and Colipo were working together to screw him over.
One needed to know that 70% didn't just represent Colipo's wealth, it also represented the authority of power.
The latter was especially important!
Whether it was for Kurtzargert or Ludus.
It was the same for both of them!
It was impossible for them to give up.
So, the number he stated was just a test.
Of course, it also included what Kurtzargert said next.
"I think 70% is very suitable."
"It's not just because you want me to agree to the Council Meeting."
"It's also because …"
"I will face Colipo directly!"
Kurtzargert stated his reasons and at the same time, he was observing Ludus.
When he saw Ludus calm down from his agitated state, Kurtzargert couldn't help but smile.
Everyone knew how to disguise.
Kurtzargert was.
Ludus was the same.
The reason why he shouted in agitation just now was to seek more benefits in the future. Now, after Kurtzargert stated his true nature, Ludus' calmness was the real deal.
"Think about it.
You don't even have to do anything and you can get 30%. "
"What else is better than this?"
Kurtzargert asked.
"Are you sure you can deal with Colipo alone?"
Bloody Mary asked in a heavy tone.
"I'm not sure about the others.
"But Colipo?"
I have full confidence. All I need is a chance to fight him one on one and I can kill him without a grave. "
Kurtzargert smiled, full of confidence.
Bloody Mary squinted its eyes, as if it was thinking about the truth of Kurtzargert's words.
Was Colipo strong?
Very strong.
That freezing ability was really strange and unusual.
However, its weakness was also very obvious.
It wasn't the freezing ability itself, but Colipo himself.
Colipo's heart had a huge flaw.
It was to the extent that as long as Kurtzargert grasped the flaw, he could kill Colipo with a single strike.
Demons were the best at locating the flaw in one's heart.
Let alone Bloody Mary.
It didn't just locate the flaw in Colipo's heart, it also discovered more memories of Colipo.
Including Kurtzargert before its eyes.
Colipo had always treated Kurtzargert as his mortal enemy.
So did Kurtzargert.
'The enemy is the one who understands you the most.'
Bloody Mary believed it wholeheartedly.
Therefore, Kurtzargert thought he could kill Colipo with a single strike.
As a matter of fact, Colipo was also waiting for this chance.
Colipo had the confidence to achieve something similar.
If the two of them were placed together, Bloody Mary was very confident that both of them would perish together.
Unfortunately, Colipo was already dead.
Fortunately, Kurtzargert knew the method.
Although it couldn't be used like Colipo, as a breakthrough point, it was enough.
Seconds turned into minutes.
Kurtzargert waited patiently.
He couldn't think of any reason to fail when it was a sure success.
As expected, everything was as he expected.
Half a minute later, Ludus nodded.
"If everything is as you said, I can agree to it.
But it must be as you said, if someone else intervenes … "
Before he finished, Kurtzargert understood what Ludus meant.
"Someone else?
Don't worry.
In Aïtantin Castle, even if those bastards have any thoughts, they won't be able to do anything.
The south … "
"That place is much more dangerous than I thought."
Kurtzargert smiled.
"Then … deal!"
Ludus extended his right hand.
Kurtzargert shook Ludus' hand.
What happened next was smooth sailing.
Silent Night Town's bell was rung.
The Council Meeting was held as per normal.
Colipo was struggling on his deathbed.
But it was useless!
Everything was within his expectations.
He smoothly killed Colipo and stole his Authority of Power. His power quickly increased, reaching the level of those 'Southern Councilmen'.
The only pity was that he gave away 30% of his power.
It prevented him from surpassing the South Councilmen in one go.
But it was nothing.
He still needed Ludus as a collaborator to attract other people's attention.
It wasn't time for him to seize Ludus' power and authority yet.
But it was soon.
Time flew.
Three years passed in a flash.
He finally completed the final setup and quietly took control of the whole of Silent Night Town. He then started to infiltrate all aspects of Aïtantin Castle and Ludus died in Aïtantin VI's hands due to an 'accident'.
At this moment, he had completely surpassed the southern councilmen.
'Although I lost the initiative, the final victor will still be me!'
Kurtzargert thought and did the same.
He started to make his move against the South Councilmen.
It was difficult.
He spent almost 20 years and only completed less than half of it.
At that moment, the South Councilmen finally reacted to the situation.
But it was too late.
He had surpassed them a long time ago. The reason why he kept a low profile was because he wanted to complete everything smoothly.
But since he was exposed, there was no need to pretend anymore.
A war that affected the whole South had begun.
In less than three months, the whole South had become a quagmire of war. The fields were abandoned, the ports were ruined, and the corpses were piled up.
As for him, he became the final victor.
All the councilmen, all the power and authority belonged to him.
The rest?
It was the battle with the two 'monsters'.
The war this time was the true meaning of war.
Compared to the previous war, it was child's play.
The sky shattered.
The earth collapsed.
The seawater poured in.
It was like a divine punishment. The whole world was about to be destroyed.
He still won.
He had become the supreme one!
The remaining humans and creatures were saved by him. They, they knelt down and worshipped him. No, it was him.
The flood receded.
The earth regained its vitality.
The city began to be built.
In the center of the city, the temple that belonged to him rose from the ground.
He received prayers every day.
From sunrise to sunset.
When the moon rose, he would stroll in his own kingdom.
He didn't know how many years had passed like this.
Time?
He had long forgotten.
For the supreme him, time could not be used as a measure.
The only thing that could be used as a measure was something that could interest him.
For example: some enemies who overestimated themselves.
He had never found that his enemies could be so cute.
He carefully nurtured them.
Just for the sake of more excitement.
Unfortunately, even the strongest of them only made him excited for three seconds.
It was not that they were weak.
In fact, the strongest one had already reached the level of the first two monsters.
But so what?
He was too strong!
He was so strong that he surpassed everything.
Even he didn't know how strong he was.
Nothing could stump him. Everything became boring.
He began to sleep.
Occasionally, he would wake up for a moment.
But after that, he would sleep for a longer time.
Because, he found that every time he woke up, the world he was in would undergo earth-shattering changes. So, he didn't mind sleeping for a longer time. That way, he would have anticipation.
Even though his temple had long since disappeared.
But his strength no longer needed the temple.
The new world excited him even more.
Look at the iron bird flying in the sky.
Look at the iron box that passed through the road that was wider than the widest road in Castle Aïtantin.
Look at the big ship made of steel.
He was full of interest.
Especially when he discovered that those mortals had begun to explore the world outside the world, he couldn't wait to join them.
In just a few days, he learned the knowledge of these mortals.
And he obtained extremely high achievements. He became a member of the exploration field as a 'mortal' and became the first member to explore the world outside the world.
When he came to outer space in a spacecraft.
He looked back at his world.
Too small!
It was too small!
Fortunately, he left there!
Next …
What!
Amidst the exclamations of the people around him, he suddenly opened his eyes wide.
He saw a scene that he couldn't believe in his life.
A huge, pitch-black figure stood in space.
That deep figure absorbed the light in the universe. Its spread wings covered thousands of planets. The black cloth shone on the figure's eyes, but it still made him feel a piercing pain.
It was like facing the light of the sun.
But the other party didn't move at all.
All he did was hold a little white flower in his hand.
Quiet.
Unmoving.
Who?
Who is this?
I should know him!
He is …
Kurtzargert seemed to be trying to recall something.
But his neck hurt.
Everything was over.
He was still in the study room.
No, it should still be him.
He looked at Ludus, who was sitting there, and helplessly lowered his arm.
"You did well.
Even better than the last time. "
Kieran commented on Bloody Mary.
As the superior of the contract, he used Bloody Mary's eyes to watch Kurtzargert's growth history. Some doubts in his mind became clear.
Of course, there were still some things that he missed out.
But for Kieran, it was enough.
He got the information that he wanted to know.
So he wasn't stingy with his compliments.
Verbal compliments didn't cost him anything anyway, so a few more compliments was fine.
Of course, more importantly, Kurtzargert brought him spoils of war.
At the next moment, Kieran looked at the long and narrow dagger, the thin rapier, the leather armor, and the boots.
The golden brilliance rose and shone under Kieran's gaze.
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