Patriot's Worldview Is Shaking.

To be honest, Wendell was very tempted.

Anyway, my cousin was a scoundrel, so his death is a good thing, ridding the world of a menace.

Not to mention that his death could allow him to advance even further.

This can already be considered a redemption through meritorious service.

"Robbery? That's a bad word." Luo Chen laughed on the spot when he heard about his dandy noble cousin.

"I just happened to open a school."

"Our school's Mr. Mephisto is quite skilled in education, so it would be perfect to send your cousin abroad to study for a while."

"We're here to help your uncle educate your cousin, and we'll ask them to help us out while we're at it."

"This is called reciprocity."

Wendell initially felt some moral remorse towards himself.

After all, using one's relatives to achieve personal gain is immoral in any country.

But after hearing Luo Chen's words, he felt no burden at all.

"Yes, yes, they asked me for help, and we asked them to help us. It's just a matter of reciprocity."

"I'll call my uncle right now and have him bring the kids to see me."

A surge of indescribable excitement welled up within Wendell. He stood up excitedly, his eyes sparkling with anticipation and eagerness.

However, the moment he stood up...

"Wendell, don't rush."

Luo Chen's voice was calm yet powerful, as if possessing a magical quality that instantly calmed the excitement in his heart.

"What's wrong? Is there any other problem?"

Luo Chen rubbed his fingers together, a sly smile appearing on his face.

He stood up and moved closer to Wendell, giving instructions in a soft voice:

"Agreeing to them directly will arouse their suspicion. You can ask them for a small bribe first, then delay for a day. After all, our school's Mephisto teacher can't teach for free, right?"

Upon hearing Luo Chen's words, Wendell suddenly realized what was going on.

He nodded, his eyes shining with approval.

"As expected of Chief Luo, I'll go collect my kickback right now."

So Wendell picked up the phone again and, following Luo Chen's instructions, began a clever conversation with his uncle.

He first expressed his concern and care for his child's education, and then expressed his helplessness.

Then, she subtly mentioned that she knew an education official named Mephisto.

Only at the very end did they subtly bring up the matter of kickbacks.

The kickback is not cheap; since it involves a high-ranking official at the ministerial level, it might require a referral fee of five million Lungmen Dollar.

On the other end of the phone, Uncle listened to Wendell's words.

First came silence, then tears of joy.

If they dare to accept money, it means they can actually get things done.

If they dare to accept large sums of money, it means things are stable.

Otherwise, who would deliberately leave someone with such a huge weakness?

Amidst Uncle Wendell's repeated thanks, he offered to give 6 million Lungmen Dollar, 5 million for bribes and 1 million for Wendell, instructing him to make sure he got in touch.

Meanwhile, FrostNova and Patriot were being ignored.

It has been drying in the sun for more than ten minutes.

After expressing their concerns and suggestions, they observed Luo Chen and Wendell's actions throughout.

The actions of Luo Chen and Wendell can no longer be described as merely immoral.

That's absolutely inhuman.

So, you want to extort money from someone before kidnapping them, right?

However, Luo Chen's actions also made Patriot vaguely feel that Luo Chen might actually be able to deceive the Empire.

After all, the reason I had reservations earlier was because I had imagined Luo Chen to be a human.

"By the way, Mr. Patriot, what concerns did you have about the visitor just now?"

At this moment, Luo Chen also remembered that Patriot seemed to have said something earlier.

Patriot took a deep breath; he felt as if he no longer needed answers.

Judging from Luo Chen's behavior of confronting him a few days ago, he would definitely try to provoke those two commanders.

However, Patriot thought about it and repeated it anyway:

"Those two... commanders... how can we trust them?"

"You mean, how can they agree to form a coalition with us?" Luo Chen asked him to confirm.

Patriot nodded slightly.

But Luo Chen's answer once again surprised him:

"The answer is simple: the most important thing to gain someone's true trust is sincerity!"

"Just like Mr. Patriot, you were able to come here with me."

"Only sincerity can build a bridge of trust."

"Therefore, I've decided that we'll visit these two commanders next and make them realize the Empire's conspiracy!"

Patriot paused for a moment.

"What did you say?"

Chapter 205 Your wife is in my hands, she's very juicy.

Three days later.

Chernobog Border Fortress.

The fortress's towering walls are etched with the marks of weathering, and the fortress blends seamlessly with the mountains.

Nearby, Ursus Border Defense Army were patrolling; their sharp eyes caught every detail.

At that moment, a blood-stained Ursus soldier appeared on the distant horizon.

He had only taken two steps toward the fortress when he collapsed to the ground.

After the Border Defense Army noticed the uninvited guest, an off-road vehicle carrying soldiers drove out of the fortress and took the wounded soldier into the vehicle.

On the vehicle, Border Defense Army found Imperial Army identification on him.

His name and identification badge were written on it.

The soldiers in the vehicle turned pale instantly upon recognizing him.

Because this injured man was a guard of Lieutenant Colonel Boris, the fortress commander.

The Border Defense Army guards did not dare to delay and immediately brought the wounded soldier to Lieutenant Colonel Boris.

Fortress Command Headquarters.

"What did you say? My son and wife were kidnapped? Who did it?"

Lieutenant Colonel Boris shook the injured guard's shoulder frantically.

Since the assassination of his uncle, the Marquis Boris, and his entire family, he has intensified the protection of his own family.

Not only does he not take any political sides, but he also arranges for bodyguards to protect his family members whenever they travel.

When traveling to other cities, in addition to guards, he also hires security companies.

Several years passed without any incidents involving their relatives, so why were they kidnapped today?

"Yes, it was the Reunion Movement that did it!"

"They had too many men, at least a thousand, and we were ambushed, so we didn't have time to break out."

The guard stammered as he answered Boris's questions.

Even now, recalling the battle from not long ago, his legs still tremble.

Those Reunion Movement members were like devils; thousands of them grinned as they rushed out from both sides of the road, and the guards' defenses crumbled instantly.

Any guard who did not surrender immediately was lifted up above their heads and cheered, like prey.

The reason he was able to escape was because those people deliberately let him come back to deliver a message.

"An ambush? How could anyone know their whereabouts?"

Lieutenant Colonel Boris simply couldn't believe what he was hearing.

The Reunion Movement is just a group of civilian organizations operating in the mountains; how could they possibly have known about his convoy and laid an ambush beforehand?

"This... I don't know." The guard was completely unable to answer the question.

Boris, furious that his wife and children had been arrested and had nowhere to vent his anger, could only take it out on this guard:

"You know nothing, so why did you come back?"

"If you can't even protect people, then you might as well die."

"Guards, drag him out, chop him up, and feed him to the dogs."

Boris waved his hand.

The Command Headquarters guards rushed forward, grabbed the injured guard, and dragged him toward the door.

The guard who was being dragged burst into tears on the spot.

"Sir! No! I have elderly parents and young children to support. Please spare my life!"

Hearing that the injured guard had elderly parents and young children to support, Boris became even angrier.

Your own wife and children have been arrested, and you still have...?

So he added another order:

"Go and chop up his parents and children!"

Having chopped up the entire family of an unfortunate man, Boris's anger subsided slightly.

He picked up his communication terminal, intending to dial a number, but he didn't know who to call.

Because he remained silent and did not express his political stance.

Not only did the imperial central government ignore him, but it also...

Even the local nobles of Chernobog had little to do with him.

That's how it is in aristocratic circles: if you want others to help you, you have to do things for them regularly.

Not interacting normally saves time and effort, but when problems arise, you become an isolated island with no one to lend a helping hand.

Just as Lieutenant Colonel Boris picked up his terminal and put it down again, his terminal suddenly rang.

It was a call from the communications room staff.

"Hello? What's going on?"

"Sir! An unknown communications officer wants to speak with you!" the communications officer reported.

"Unknown communication? No time!"

Boris refused outright.

He's currently preoccupied with his own worries and has no interest in talking to strangers.

"The other person said that a woman with a mole on her chest who has given birth to two children is very charming."

"Something's wrong..." Boris muttered, preparing to hang up.