A week later.
Foka Tower, City Hall Prison.
As one of the four major prisons in this city, the prisoners held in the City Hall Prison were very special.
The special thing was that the prisoners who could enter this prison were of some status before they were imprisoned.
Yes, the prisoners who could be imprisoned here were not based on their region or the severity of their crimes. The only criterion was their status.
Those vicious criminals were usually imprisoned in the Southern District of the Foka Tower. That place was close to the black market, and there were black market wardens in charge of guarding them. There were also elites from the headquarters.
Ordinary criminals were imprisoned in the Northern District. With the Northern District Chamber of Commerce as a deterrent, even if ordinary criminals escaped, they would not be able to do anything.
As for the fourth prison, it was where the Western Continent's criminals were imprisoned …
…
In this week, the situation around the City Hall Prison had experienced many twists and turns.
Out of the seven days, there was a prison break on six days. Various factions sent people over to meet the serious criminals who assassinated Lieutenant General Philon that night.
However, be it the prison breakers or the envoys sent by the factions, they were all repelled by the headquarters' troops.
There were many complaints from the higher-ups of the Foka Tower. Some people even said that Lieutenant General Philon was preparing to monopolize power after attaining level-seven and eliminate dissidents.
To this, Lieutenant General Philon only responded with one sentence. "If any of you have any objections, don't say it behind my back. Come and talk to me. I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer! "
Thus, the discordant voices in the city immediately disappeared. Even if many people had complaints, they did not dare to provoke Lieutenant General Philon.
After this battle, this legendary general's reputation in the Eastern Continent reached a new height. Countless powerful figures in the Foka Tower saw him as an idol, and he established an unshakable prestige in the headquarters' troops.
At this time, picking a fight with Lieutenant General Philon was undoubtedly courting death.
With Lieutenant General Philon's power, his level-seven strength, and his high prestige, no one would object even if he chased an envoy from a country out of the Foka Tower.
Moreover, after that night's incident, other than purging the spies in the headquarters' troops, taking over the control of the City Hall Prison, and purging more than thirty officials from the City Hall, Lieutenant General Philon did not do anything else …
In normal times, these actions would definitely cause huge waves. In the past, all parties opposed it.
However, after the storm that night, the wind had completely changed. Such an action was undoubtedly very gentle.
Yes, it was really very gentle …
The commotion that night had exposed too many problems within the Foka Pagoda. The location of Lieutenant General Philon's seclusion was a secret. Other than the Consul, very few people knew about it.
Why were the sea beasts so certain that Vice General Philon was in the manor in the southern part of the city? A group of powerful sea beasts had barged in with a clear goal in mind.
In such a situation, no one would believe that there were no traitors among the higher-ups of the Foka Spire.
This was only one aspect. There was also the great turmoil in the East Sector, which almost shook the foundation of the Foka Spire.
If the East Sector was destroyed, the strength of the entire city would be weakened by at least thirty percent. In addition to the assassination of Lieutenant General Philon, the main army would be without a leader. In a short period of time, the strength of the Foka Spire would be reduced by more than half.
Such a lack of strength was even when the major forces of the city were caught off guard, and the sea beast army was already prepared …
Many people who were observant broke out in cold sweat when they thought about the commotion that night. If the final outcome of the East and South Sectors was completely different from what happened, the entire city might have already fallen.
Therefore, seeing Vice General Philon's actions for the past week, although the major forces were complaining, they tacitly agreed to it. Even if this Legendary Lieutenant General went a little overboard, it was still within the scope of their expectations.
However, Vice General Philon did not take any other actions. Other than controlling the city hall prison, he did not allow any other forces to interfere.
Originally, the major forces did not pay attention to the city hall prison. However, they later received some secret information and realized that there was something fishy about the criminals involved in the commotion.
Immediately, the major forces of the city were like cats that smelled blood. They moved upon hearing the news, but they were unable to enter the city hall prison.
Many people even offered high rewards for the prison guards to secretly let them in, but they were all rejected.
…
It was not until a week later that Vice General Philon finally relented and allowed them to visit the prison.
In an instant, all the major forces sent people over. Many of them had various motives as they swarmed into the city hall prison.
At the entrance of the prison, a hover car stopped, and a graceful woman, accompanied by a City Hall official, entered the prison.
"Madam Rain, this way please …"
The official walked in front and led the woman into the prison in what he considered to be the most gentlemanly action.
From the corner of his eye, he occasionally caught a glimpse of Madam Rain's perky chest, slender waist, and slender legs under her long skirt. The official could not help but swallow his saliva.
Such a rich beauty was incomparable to the women of the Foka Tower. This city was located in the White Sea Trench, and behind it was the barren Foka Plains.
A place like this would not be able to nurture such a beautiful woman …
The famous beauties of this city were all outsiders. It was rare to see beauties born and raised here.
This official did not have a high position in the city hall. Usually, he could only look at those beauties from afar. It was difficult to even get close to them.
Furthermore, he was personally acting as a guide to bring Madam Rain to the city hall prison to visit her friend in the Sea-Ao Empire.
At this thought, the official could not help but thank his superior. If not for his superior's business trip, he would not have been given the job of a guide.
It was said that Madam Rain was from the Sea-Ao Empire and was a native of the Greater Star Ao Commandery. That was the imperial capital of the Sea-Ao Empire and one of the three major cities that produced beauties.
"Mr. Lu Jin, it's not easy to visit the city hall prison!"
Madam Rain's eyes wandered. She noticed Lu Jin's petty actions and said softly, "Lieutenant General Philon is really awe-inspiring in the Foka Tower. You should know that even in the Greater Star Ao Commandery, the inspection is not as strict."
Upon hearing Lieutenant General Philon's name, Lu Jin's body trembled. He said softly, "Madam Rain, you can't simply say such things. In the Foka Tower, it's best not to say anything about Commander Philon behind his back."
"Oh …"
Madam Rain's eyes flickered and she smiled. Her actions were very elegant, but when she smiled, her delicate body could not help but tremble, causing the towering peaks in front of her chest to tremble slightly.
This scene stunned Lu Jin. For a moment, he forgot what to say …
"Then … Mr. Lu Jin, I wonder if my visiting time can be a little longer …" Madam Rain looked at the time.
"If the visiting time is long enough, it will be night time when we come out. I can treat Mr. Lu Jin to dinner as a token of my appreciation."
Lu Jin's pores all over his body opened up when he heard this. He nodded without hesitation. "Don't worry, leave it to me."
The two chatted as they walked, as if they had known each other for a long time. They entered the depths of the prison unimpeded.
Just as Lu Jin had promised, his official position was still very influential in the prison. The prison guards were very courteous and led the two to a cell.
When they entered the cell, they heard a laugh. "Lu Jin, why are you here?"
On the other side, Fowler came over with a young mechanic under the leadership of a prison guard.
Lu Jin was startled. When he saw Fowler, his expression changed and he quickly squeezed out a smile. "Mr. Fowler, what a coincidence …"
Madam Rain looked at Fowler and her eyes lit up. She could not help but admire him in her heart. What an elegant gentleman. That manner, that smile, and the way he walked were all impeccable.
She was used to the aristocrats of the Great Star Ao County and had seen many outstanding people, but it was rare to see such an outstanding man.
"Mr. Lu Jin, this is …" Madam Rain smiled softly.
Hearing this, Lu Jin's face suddenly turned the color of a pig's liver. He secretly complained. How could he meet such a troublesome guy like Fowler here?
He did not hate Fowler. On the contrary, he appreciated and admired this person. Whether it was the way he treated people, his work ability, or his knowledge, he was very famous in the City Hall. Even the higher-ups appreciated him. It could be said that he had a promising future.
This was not the most important thing. The most important thing was that this person was so outstanding and capable, but he did not have much ambition to curry favor. This made the higher-ups value him even more.
Normally, Lu Jin would be happy to chat with Fowler. Talking with him was always very pleasant, like a spring breeze.
However, it would be a tragedy if he met Fowler when he was picking up girls. God knows how many women in the City Hall wanted to climb into this man's bed.
At this time, under Lu Jin's pained gaze, Fowler still reached out and shook Madam Rain's hand. He briefly introduced himself.
"So it's Mr. Fowler. You're the clerk's assistant at such a young age? That's young and promising … "
"I wonder if Mr. Fowler is free tonight. I would like to invite you and Mr. Lu Jin to dinner."
Madam Rain's eyes flickered. She did not hide her interest in Fowler. She gently tightened her grip on the man's hand.
This action was very obvious. Lu Jin's face turned pale. He felt that the delicacy in his hands was about to fly away.
However, Fowler was stunned. He looked at Lu Jin and withdrew his hand without a trace. He nodded slightly. "Not tonight. Let's wait until next time. I wish you a pleasant meal with Lu Jin tonight, beautiful lady."
As he spoke, Fowler waved his hand and saluted. This was the common etiquette of the Eastern Continent. He walked over with an inexplicable elegance. Then, Fowler nodded, smiled, and left with the young mechanic to another cell.
Madam Rain sighed softly. "Mr. Lu Jin, the clerk's assistant in the City Hall. This Mr. Fowler should be very outstanding in the City Hall …"
Lu Jin nodded helplessly. "Yes. Mr. Fowler is highly valued by the Consul and Commander Filon. However, he does not have much ambition for an official career. He usually prefers to accompany his family and his wife. Otherwise, the previous clerk would have been him. "
Such a man still loves his wife so deeply …
Madam Rain's eyes were blurred. She looked at Fowler's back and became even more interested.
Lu Jin's face was sullen. He deeply regretted not looking at the date before coming. He just had to run into Fowler.
At this time, the cell door opened. Madam Rain walked in and closed the cell door. Her gaze changed, and there was a dense chill in it.
Click!
She pressed on the watch on her wrist. The watch glowed slightly, and circles of invisible waves spread out. This place was instantly isolated from the outside world.
From the surveillance of the cell, there was nothing abnormal. In the surveillance screen, Madam Rain's waist was swaying gently. She sat on a chair and asked the prisoner in the cell with a concerned expression.
However, at this moment, Viscount Roy heard a noise in the cell. He forced his eyes open, and when he saw Madam Rain, he immediately revealed a conflicted expression of fear and surprise.
"Save me … Get out …"
Viscount Roy opened his mouth. His voice was low. His vocal cords were damaged, and his voice sounded like a broken gong.
Madam Rain did not speak. She walked forward and checked on Viscount Roy's condition. Her expression changed continuously. She did not expect Viscount Roy to be so heavily injured.
The current Viscount Roy did not look like before. His legs were twisted and deformed, and his arms were wrapped up like two wooden sticks. His face was swollen, and he looked like a pig's head.
From head to toe, he looked like a completely different person. Judging from his wound, although the Foka Tower had treated him, they did not put in much effort. They only gave him basic treatment.
This was normal. Regarding the incident that night, even if Viscount Roy was not convicted, as long as he was a member of the Sea-Ao Empire and was representing the empire's royal family, he would not be able to clear his name.
After all, when Viscount Roy was on a diplomatic mission, a group of royal consecrators from the Sea-Ao Empire came to assassinate Lieutenant General Philon. The commotion caused shocked the entire Eastern Continent.
Faced with this, even if you did not do anything, as long as you had the identity of the Sea-Ao Empire's envoy, Lieutenant General Philon could directly cut you into eight pieces, put them into boxes, and send them to the Star Ao Emperor. The latter would not say anything and would even apologize.
"Even his head was severely injured. Does the other party have an expert who specializes in spiritual energy? This Foka Tower is really full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons … "
Looking at Viscount Roy, Madam Rain chuckled. "'Ice Wolf,' it seems like you're done for this time. Should I pay a price to get you out? Answer me first, if you're still sane … "
She paused, pressed her finger on her red lips, and licked her finger lightly. "If your brain, the only thing that's useful to you, is useless, then it's worthless."
Trying his best to open his eyes and stare at Madam Rain, Viscount Roy said in a hoarse voice, "My mind … is very clear … It's just that I was attacked by spiritual energy. This was done by that little bastard who escaped. It's not someone from the Foka Tower. I'm the only one who knows about what happened that night. The others, the oceanic beasts, and the experts sent by Seventh Highness, even if they are not dead, they're almost there …
"Only I … am not the real intruder, but I know … what happened that night …"
Towards the end, Viscount Roy's speech became smoother. He said in a hoarse voice, "Do you know what happened that night? On the Foka Tower's side, there were more than five level-seven experts. One of them might even be close to level-eight … Do you want to know the specifics? Then get me out … "
"What?! More than five level-seven experts? And a monster that's close to level-eight … "
Madam Rain's expression changed. She stared at Viscount Roy. "Are you sure? You're not lying to me? "
"I'm very sure. There's also news about Cromwell's laboratory that you've always been concerned about. As long as you get me out, cure me, and protect me when we return to the Great Star Ao County, I'll tell you everything … "
Viscount Roy gritted his teeth and stated his requests one by one.
Madam Rain smiled, but her smile grew colder. "You really have a lot of requests! Ice Wolf, you're really like a greedy wolf. You want too much, exceeding your own abilities. That's why you're in this state. "
Hearing this, Viscount Roy's expression twisted. He growled, "I got to this stage with my own efforts. How can you say that I'm not talented? Those fellows who are known as future generals, should they be above me just because of their ability to lead troops and fight wars? Just because they're heroic, you women like them … "
"In this world, only those who can live longer are truly powerful. Those dead fellows, they're the weaklings!? "
…
Staring at Roy with a burning gaze, Madam Rain's eyes were cold. Suddenly, she laughed.
"You're right. We're all jackals of the same tribe. Why do we have to be like the pot calling the kettle black …"
"Hehe … Alright, I'll get you out. I'll satisfy all your requests. "
"However, after I get you out, you have to tell me about the situation in the laboratory to prove that you're indeed valuable. Otherwise, you should know what I'm capable of … "
Madam Rain spoke softly, but like a beautiful snake, she flicked her tongue in and out, sending chills down one's spine.
"Don't worry. Chief Rain. Not only that laboratory, I'll also tell you a very shocking secret … "Viscount Roy said hoarsely.
…
On the other side.
In an empty cell, Fowler and Lin Chuan were sitting inside. They just sat there and didn't say anything.
However, the conversation between Luo Er and Madam Rain was clearly heard by the two of them.
Madam Rain was too confident in her isolation device, thinking that she could hide from the surveillance of the Foka Tower.
But what he did not know was that while Viscount Roy was unconscious, Lin Chuan had set up mental energy in the room. Unless it was a powerful mental energy user of the same realm, it would be as if there was an invisible eavesdropper in the room, and no one would be able to block it.
"Chief Rain. There are so many leaders of the major forces in the Great Star Ao Prefecture … "Hayashi River said faintly.
Fowler shook his head and said regretfully, "What a beautiful woman! She's a dangerous beautiful snake, and not just any beautiful snake. She's like a giant python. It's a pity that I can't communicate with her deeply … "
When Hayashi River heard this, he couldn't help but curl his lips and look at this naked thing. Ever since he helped Fowler complete the body transformation two days ago, it was as if Fowler had been reborn. His every movement was radiant.
Such a transformation surprised Hayashi River. In essence, Fowler was just a mechanical puppet that had undergone some basic transformation of the God's Stone body. How could there be such a transformation?
Or could it be that this transformation came from the core of the body, the brain that Fowler had retained until now?
This was a question that was worth investigating, and it made Lin Chuan's agitated mood, which had been caused by the modifications, become much calmer.
Getting up, Hayashi River said, "Mr. Fowler. Let's go. We'll talk about Roy later. Let's go and see the prisoner … "
"Of course, of course … Mr. Chuan, please follow me."
Fowler immediately got up and led Hayashi River out of the empty cell.
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