Chapter 182

Chastina clenched her fists and whispered, "It's all the work of those guys from the Armorless Union. I'll remember this forever until they pay the price."

Theresa walked silently to Han Fei, reached out and squeezed Han Fei arm, giving him a reassuring look.

As the Demon Lord of Kazdel, Theresa had witnessed far too much suffering among the infected. Although her eyes were filled with pity, she never lost her composure.

Han Fei a somewhat forced smile, then said to Chastina, "By the way, Chastina, there's something I need to tell you both after Sona returns."

"What's up?"

These words did not come from Chastina, but from Sona.

The latter walked towards the group with a somber expression and said, "What is it? Tell me now."

Volume 1: Chapter 210 The Final Destination

Let's go somewhere else.

Han Fei glanced around. This place was downstairs; discussing their next plan here was essentially plotting on the main street.

Sona glanced at Han Fei and nodded, saying, "Okay, then let's go somewhere else."

At that time, the building where Han Fei was located was somewhat like a shelter, Chastina and Sona had previously sheltered nearby infected people.

As the assassins of the Armorless Union withdrew, the oppressive silence inside the building was replaced by another sound.

It was not the clamor of survivors, but a low, restrained lamentation.

Sobbing could be faintly heard from different corners, like broken musical notes, echoing intermittently in the empty corridor, weaving an invisible and heavy net.

In such an environment, plotting is really not advisable.

"Come with me."

Sona turned around and led the group toward the houses in the distance.

After walking for a while, the sobbing finally stopped.

Sona pushed open the door and led the group inside, saying, "It's very quiet here. The previous owner has already..."

She paused, then skipped the topic, saying, "Anyway, no one will bother us here. What do you want to say?"

Texas glanced at Han Fei and said softly, "I'll go out and keep watch."

"Good."

Han Fei responded, then said, "You should know whose lackey the Armorless Union is, right?"

"Who else could it be but the Commercial Union?"

Mentioning this name, Sona gritted her teeth, but then a deep sense of helplessness appeared in her eyes.

The Commercial Union is a true behemoth in Kazimierz; even if you know it was the Commercial Union that carried out this ruthless act, what can you do?

Could they possibly overthrow them?

Obviously not. Even Ioleta Russell, the president of the Kazimierz Supervisory Council and the Grand Knight Commander of the Campaign Knight, had to feign compliance with them.

Moreover, if someone were to actually try to overthrow the Commercial Union by force, even Grand Knight Commander Russell himself would probably not agree.

The Commercial Union has grown to become an indispensable part of Kazimierz; if this edifice were to suddenly collapse, the entire Kazimierz would be thrown into turmoil.

At that time, the people of Ursus in the north must be overjoyed.

It is precisely because Sona is well aware of this that she feels so helpless.

If you can't win, even if you have to fight, you shouldn't.

Han Fei naturally noticed the helplessness in Sona's eyes. He thought for a moment and said, "What I'm about to say must not be leaked to anyone."

Han Fei naturally trusted Sona and Chastina, both of whom had no goodwill towards the Armorless Union, and besides, they would later do the same.

--Refers to the Four-City Blackout.

Furthermore, Han Fei only revealed his promise to trusted partners, so it couldn't be considered going back on his word.

Upon hearing this, Chastina and Sona's expressions turned serious. After exchanging a glance, they both expressed their opinions:

"Please rest assured, I will absolutely not divulge a single word."

Yes, we are friends, aren't we?

Han Fei said softly, "Of course, I trust you, that's why I'm telling you."

He then revealed the plan the young man he had rescued was going to carry out to the two of them.

After listening, the two looked at each other, neither of them speaking, but the astonishment in their eyes was impossible to hide.

This is no small matter—they specifically chose to strike during the peak of the Knight's Tournament. If successful, the entire power supply system of the Grand Knight Territory will be completely paralyzed, and the consequences are too terrible to contemplate.

Utterly humiliated!

It should be noted that at this very moment, the Knight's Tournament is in full swing, with countless tourists, envoys, and merchants from all over Terra gathering here, just to witness this quadrennial event in Kazimierz.

Their eyes were fixed on the city, on its prosperity, its order, its glory.

The merchants of the Grand Knight Territory regarded this period as a true "commercial carnival."

They invested heavily, eagerly anticipating the influx of people and the surge of attention, hoping to make a fortune and showcase the strength and potential of Kazimierz to the entire Terra.

If at this moment... the entire city were plunged into darkness.

That was no longer just a power outage.

It would be a fatal blow to Kazimierz's international image, a resounding slap in the face to the Commercial Union, and a disaster that would completely shake investor confidence.

Not to mention how many crimes will be committed on the night of the power outage.

After a long pause, Sona stared into Han Fei's eyes and said seriously, "This, this is a bit too crazy."

"Indeed, I also think it's crazy."

Han Fei nodded in agreement.

To stage a massive power outage during a major competition held in the capital of Kazimierz, a quadrennial event, is, to put it dramatically, no different from the city-wide blackout he experienced during the Olympics before his time travel.

But this crazy plan actually succeeded!

Therefore, it is not surprising that the Kazimierz authorities would label these people as terrorists.

Chastina stepped forward, her gaze sweeping over Theresa and Han Fei before finally settling on the latter's face. She said, "Even though you think it's crazy, you still told us about this plan. So, it means what you're about to do is related to this blackout, right?"

"That's right."

Han Fei nodded and said truthfully, "This power outage is indeed a crazy plan, but it's also an opportunity."

"Chance?"

Sona frowned. "You intend to assassinate a high-ranking member of the Commercial Union using violence? Or do you have other motives?"

Han Fei truthfully replied, "I have another purpose."

Before the two could speak, he added, "Of course we won't assassinate them; that's too risky. We'd rather go in and be 'thieves' for once."

"Ha?"

Sona was stunned for a moment, and Chastina next to her was no better off, her small eyes wide open.

While this may sound milder than assassinating a high-ranking Commercial Union, it is actually an extremely audacious act.

After a brief moment of shock, Sona sighed and asked seriously, "Who exactly are you people?"

Her gaze swept back and forth between the two of them, then turned to the doorway, where Texas was on guard.

Sona looked away and said, "Are you spies from another country? Or mercenaries hired by someone?"

"Uh, is it possible," Han Fei raised an eyebrow, "That we're not spies, nor are we employed by anyone, and we're simply working for ourselves?"

Theresa spoke up at the right moment, explaining softly, "Actually, it was just that our boss wanted to stand up for the victims, so it was a decision made on the spur of the moment."

Theresa's gentle and kind nature pleased Chastina greatly, and Theresa was far better than her relationship with Han Fei and Texas.

Therefore, upon hearing Theresa's explanation, Chastina subconsciously believed it to some extent.

Sona, however, though the suspicion in her eyes had lessened somewhat, still lingered. She solemnly said, "You don't need to hide anything from me. I swear by Wild Mane, no, by Sona, that no matter who you are, I will keep your secret."

"Uh, it's not that complicated."

Han Fei scratched his head for a moment, "Actually, at first, I really didn't want to get involved in this blackout, nor did I think about using it for anything."

"It's a very simple principle: if there's no return and the risk is high, it's really not worth it."

At this point, he sighed, "But how should I put it, I'm not a heartless guy. Seeing so many innocent civilians die under the arrows of the Armorless Union, doing nothing, only to be hit by a cold arrow and die in their own homes."

"To be honest, I'm quite angry."

He looked at Sona and Chastina with a serious expression, "Why can those capitalists sit comfortably in their mansions, living a life of luxury, while listening to their subordinates report how many infected they killed today?"

Why should these innocent civilians, already living such difficult lives, be assassinated?

Just because they are infected?

"That doesn't make sense!"

Upon hearing this, Chastina couldn't help but clench her small fists. As a girl from a remote village, Chastina had come here with the knights in her heart.

Originally, she had many wonderful fantasies about the Grand Knight Territory.

But ever since she was unfortunately infected with Oripathy, all her fantasies have turned into the coldest discrimination.

That's why she could really empathize with Han Fei's words.

Because, on countless lonely nights, Chastina huddled in her hotel bed, she had also pondered this question—why?

Sona didn't press Han Fei about his identity. The images of the corpses lying in the dilapidated houses flashed through her mind. At that moment, she also wanted to ask those capitalists, "Why?"

Seeing the two remain silent, Han Fei raised his left hand, clenched his fist, and said, "Since these capitalists enjoy life so much, why don't they spare these innocent infected people?"

"Well then, I'll let them enjoy the triple grenade launcher."

With a click, the triple grenade launcher was chambered.

"Cough."

Theresa coughed lightly, reached out and pressed Han Fei's left hand down, and said reproachfully, "Why are you thinking of going on a killing spree again?"

No, you've misunderstood.

Han Fei grinned. "It wasn't people that were blown up, it was buildings."

"You always have a reason."

Theresa looked at Han Fei with a hint of helplessness, but didn't say anything more.

Then, she looked at Chastina and Sona and said softly, "Although my boss's idea was based on emotion, I personally prefer to cooperate with his plan."

"However, there's a problem with this plan, and that problem lies with you."

"I won't leak it, don't worry," Sona said instinctively.

Chastina, however, considered another possibility. After a moment's hesitation, she asked, "Are you afraid of retaliation from the Commercial Union afterward?"

"Not only that."

Theresa shook her head. "Another crucial factor is that once we are exposed, I think the Kazimierz authorities will not stand idly by. At that time, you may not only face assassins from the Commercial Union, but also be hunted down by the authorities."

"Furthermore, we have never hidden our relationship. Many people have seen us hanging out together. So, even if you don't participate, you will still be implicated once we are exposed."

"This..."

Sona immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.

Although they were not involved in the Four-City Blackout or the power outage, their act of infiltrating the Commercial Union headquarters and causing damage was itself a violation of the rules.

Chastina was also caught in a dilemma.

Out of affection, she was willing to support Han Fei's plan and even didn't mind getting involved herself.

But real-world factors left her unsure of what to do.

She still has to make a living.

Seeing the silent girls, Han Fei thought for a moment and said, "If you're worried about having nowhere to go later, I can recommend a good place for you."

As he spoke, Han Fei also felt conflicted—if that were the case, would the Pinus Sylvestris cease to exist?

Upon hearing this, Chastina, Sona, and Theresa all turned their attention to Han Fei.

Under everyone's gaze, Han Fei said in a serious tone, "Have you ever heard of an organization called the Babel?"