All Living Things, Bustling About, Are No Different

Facing the Duke before him, Su Wen decided to use [Appraisal] first, as a matter of principle.

[Appraisal: Joseph Reinhardt, Hereditary Duke of Bavaria, Origin Era Reformer, Twelfth Seat of the Northern Europa High Council, Origin Knowledge—(Knight)—(Honor), Civilization Chronicle—Character File—(Reinhardt)—(Mighty Lion Duke)]

After the appraisal, he came to the conclusion: This was a real big shot.

[Game Prompt]

[You have successfully saved Duke Reinhardt, earning the friendship of the Duchy of Bavaria.]

[World Reputation +50]

[Player is Bleeding, Health -0.1, Health -0.1...]

Looking at his health bar, which was full at 120, and only dropped 5 points after being stabbed, the bleeding status seemed to have no effect.

Su Wen only had two words for it.

Reassuring.

But life had to go on.

He could only pretend to endure great pain as he said with concern to the burly, dignified middle-aged nobleman, "Duke, are you alright?"

"I'm fine. Medics, quickly bandage this gentleman."

Joseph said in a deep voice, with a hint of approval in his gaze towards Su Wen.

[Joseph Reinhardt, Personal Favorability +30]

And so.

After the Keynes Hotel security team finished cleaning up, the banquet was terminated, but tomorrow's House of Lords resolution at the Palace of Westminster was not postponed. On the contrary, it was given greater importance due to this emergency situation.

An hour later, with one hand wrapped in gauze, Su Wen successfully met Duke Reinhardt again through the introduction of Herun-Campbell.

"Duke Joseph, please don't doubt me for what's about to happen."

He said calmly.

Then, to the astonishment of the nobles present, this 'Night Watchman' raised the gun with his uninjured hand and aimed it at the nurse who had just bandaged him.

He pulled the trigger.

Bang!

The last assassin, caught completely off guard, fell to the ground, dead.

[Game Progress: Eliminated three 'Zero-Sum Game' assassins, current progress (3/3)]

It was you.

Giving me medical care, almost wrapping my hand like a mummy.

As a result, my bleeding effect not only didn't stop, but I lost 8 points.

Moreover, in his eyes, the [Appraisal] column clearly indicated:

[Appraisal: Airal Toran Bruselin (Disguise Nameplate), Zero-Sum Game Tier 1 Assassin, Extraordinary Characteristics (Neurotoxin), Origin Knowledge (Alchemy)]

"Duke, the bandage she put on me contained neurotoxin. She was also an assassin from 'Zero-Sum Game'.

Now, all dangers have been eliminated."

Su Wen smiled and threw the gun on the ground.

[Achievement Unlocked: Grand Finale]

[Achievement Comment: Thank you for your cooperation, making the final act of the performance grand and magnificent.]

[You have completed the game's one-star objective, eliminating the assassins.]

[You have successfully changed Duke Reinhardt's death ending.]

[Sophia Reinhardt Favorability +50]

[Future Timeline Alterations: 'Inner Ring Explosion', 'The Transmitter' time nodes have been changed.]

[Next, how will you choose? Will you decide to push for the promulgation of the 'Transcendence Act' under the guise of a 'Night Watchman'?]

Su Wen raised his remaining hand.

Only after the real medical team examined the three Transcendent assassins he had eliminated did they believe what he said.

As a long-standing aristocrat and one of the twelve members of the council, Joseph Reinhardt, possessor of the Extraordinary Characteristics [Knight] - [Honor], did not take strict precautions against Su Wen.

Instead, adhering to the chivalric code, he expressed his gratitude to him.

Then, after having a servant bring him a pot of tea, he said in a deep voice, "Are you saying that the people who assassinated me are from 'Zero-Sum Game'?

Those rats hiding in the shadows have already begun plotting assassinations after only two of their bases were taken down."

Su Wen nodded.

"This time, I also urgently received intelligence from my superior. To protect your Grace's life, I took action in front of all the distinguished guests."

"With my guarantee, you can rest assured.

Also, feel free to name any reward you desire. The Duke of Bavaria is not stingy with those who come to his aid."

Su Wen looked at the dialogue on the screen.

He forcibly suppressed his own desire for money as an impoverished young man.

In order to avoid exposing his abilities and location, and to prevent being targeted by the real 'Night Watch' for excessive impersonation, He couldn't even bring himself to ask for a new bicycle.

He could only cough a couple of times, pretending to be righteous and saying, "I don't ask for a reward, but I know that you will be participating in the highest-level decision-making meeting of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster across the River Thames tomorrow."

"You want to offer some advice?"

Mentioning political affairs, the tone of Duke Reinhardt, the Mighty Lion from Bavaria, turned serious from casual conversation, "Tell me your thoughts."

Su Wen nodded.

He recalled Qin Mingyuan, who held fast until the last moment of civilization, and also thought of Lin Yunwen, Old Man Lin, who leaned in the shade to rest, and Jiang Menghan, who disguised herself with coldness, resisting the malice from the world.

Attention: What you say next will change the future course to some extent.

He knew what he wanted to say.

"With the arrival of the Origin Era, the impact caused by Transcendent will gradually change the course of this social civilization.

But I also have family, and loved ones who need protection and cherishing. They may not have such powerful abilities, but they also stand by our side.

I hope that the 'Transcendence Act' you are promoting will not create further social divisions between Transcendent and ordinary people in this world.

Restrain them in terms of ability, treat them fairly in terms of personality.

That is my suggestion."

The next second.

The game froze.

The future timeline node of the 'Transcendence Act' has been changed.

Timeline Correction:

1. The reputation of the Night Watchers has been increased, and the 'Zero-Sum Game' organization in Northern Europa has been listed as the number one target for elimination.

2. The 'Transcendence Act' has been cancelled, and the 'Equality Act' has been established at the suggestion of Duke Reinhardt.

3. The 'Human Frontier Evolution' project of Leisangton Company has been hindered, and the timeline node has been pushed back.

Due to changes in the future

The 'Transcendence Act' game is over.

The Death Countdown in front of Su Wen stopped counting again.

He didn't know why.

At this critical moment when he could change the world's timeline, he didn't think of the Su family's fools.

Instead, he thought of Jiang Menghan and those Transcendent he had only met a few times.

He smiled freely and said to himself, "I used the tens of millions of dollars that I could have gotten just by opening my mouth to exchange for a more gentle future social environment for you. Miss Jiang, shouldn't you treat me to lunch tomorrow?"

Subsequently.

The computer screen in front of Su Wen turned into an azure blue planet.

Accompanied by a background color dotted with stars.

The screen fell into the parliament of the Palace of Westminster in London, England.

Joseph Reinhardt, wearing aristocratic formal attire, stood in the parliament hall and said:

"Everyone present probably already knows about my assassination by Zero-Sum Game."

The Duke of Westminster acknowledged:

"The danger warning malfunctioned. The Clock Tower's third-tier Transcendent was dealing with the Border Ruins at the time, Joseph, this is my fault."

"We needn't dwell on the division of responsibilities, especially since there were five Tier 2 Transcendent individuals in the banquet hall yesterday. They were merely affected by the enemy's 'Cognitive Correction' interference. What I want to discuss is today's agenda."

Duke Reinhardt spoke calmly, "The Night Watchman told me yesterday that regulations are needed to limit the abilities of Transcendent individuals, but in terms of personhood, we are no different.

It's worth pondering.

I propose that the Upper House, starting today, sign the 'Equality Act'."

One year later.

On the banks of the Seine, a sculpture group titled [Terminate Transcendence Act] was exhibited for the first time.

It depicted a duke and a Night Watchman sitting and talking late into the night in a burning banquet hall.

And in a corner of the exhibition.

A Transcendent performer, dressed as a clown, was performing acrobatics with ionized flames.

Surrounding him was a circle of curious children, constantly cheering with joy.

His flame manipulation abilities may never improve.

But surrounded by the children.

He felt proud of himself.

"A good ending."

Su Wen said.

[Future Preview Process Ended]
[Entering Game Settlement Phase]