Betrayal

How will posterity judge this Tsar?

Tyrant? That's right. The world under Ivan IV's rule was indeed exceptionally cruel, governed by the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak and the fittest survive.

A capable ruler? That makes sense. He has held the border of Storm Wall for a century, never experiencing the joys of being an emperor, keeping the enemy's iron hooves at bay.

But such behavior also removed him from the country, and gradually, the people may have become accustomed to their emperor guarding the border.

I've... grown accustomed to life without the Tsar.

Perhaps, sleeping until death was indeed a good ending for him; at least in the end, he still believed that the country he defended needed him, the Tsar.

Rocks crumbled, the Daichi trembled, and it seemed as if a dragon was turning over on the Thundercloud Mountain. The last mountain finally collapsed. Huge rocks fell like sand, and from within the mountain, the giant beasts of the Ice Age roared deafeningly.

Ivan the Terrible remained asleep, and then, the mammoths began to stride, their giant feet treading the land as the Tsar toured his kingdom.

Inside the Kremlin, Kadoc, controlling his familiar, watched the behemoth begin to move and couldn't help but sigh deeply.

"The worst thing still happened. The Murderous Hunters are the Terrible Emperor's familiars, and also his senses. No matter how cold and numb those Murderous Hunters are, they can now sense that the country's feelings towards Ivan the Terrible have changed."

If he were to arrive in Moscow and learn of the state of the country he was protecting, he would probably wake up instantly and fly into a rage.

His words were somewhat pessimistic, but it was indeed the truth. At this moment, Russia, whether nobles or commoners, was probably the target of this Terrible Emperor's purge.

Meanwhile, Bai Mo's voice could be heard from the other side of the screen.

"Those Murderous Hunters are the Terrible Emperor's familiars, and you seem to be able to command them, which means that the Terrible Emperor has entrusted this country to you."

For him, the first thing he'd do after waking up would be to skin you alive, wouldn't it?

On a mountaintop, Bai Mo spoke irritably to Kadoc's familiar.

Now that the Terrible Emperor has awakened, it is necessary to come here, even if only to find out why he can still move despite having Terrible Emperor heart and brain destroyed.

He couldn't help but think of the days he was tortured by Francesca. These people of the world have so many ways to avoid dying. If their heart or brain is damaged, they have a whole host of ways to avoid death.

At the time, there were only 200,000 Roa, and they were able to survive even when only their heels remained.

The mechanics of Magecraft combined with the numerical value of the magnetic field truly complement each other.

So, Bai Mo arrived.

At the same time, in his mind, Olga Marie was verbally attacking the traitor in front of him.

"Damn you, Kadoc! I thought you were an honest man, but I never expected you to betray me! And you even tried to negotiate like this! If you're going to negotiate, you should be there in person!"

I had a whole bunch of questions ready to ask you! How dare you use such tactics? Just you wait!

Olga Marie had only met him once before and hadn't quite grasped the situation, but now she was certain that her A-Team member, Kadoc, had betrayed her.

It seemed that Olga Marie's curse had worked, because Kadoc, who was negotiating in front of him, sneezed.

He certainly couldn't actually come. After all, Bai Mo's combat power was undeniable. Moreover, for an ordinary person like Kadoc to stand in front of Bai Mo, a magnetic field expert with 760,000 horsepower, let alone negotiate, Bai Mo would have the final say on everything he said.

Upon hearing Bai Mo's words, Kadoc revealed a smile that was more like a grimace.

"It's nothing. I never expected to govern this country well or negotiate with the Terrible Emperor in the first place. I just hoped that he could buy enough time to prepare for the chaos in the Lostbelt."

But unexpectedly, he actually took direct control of the Fantasy Tree, effectively restricting the entire Lostbelt all by himself.

With Kadoc's words, Bai Mo had obtained the information he wanted. Just as he had thought, the Terrible Emperor had maintained some kind of connection with the Fantasy Tree Fantasy Tree, which provided him with a continuous source of power.

Magnetic Field Power is divided into three elements: power level, Complete Realm, and flow rate. Among them, the flow rate can directly enhance a strong person's endurance and powerful moves, and its upper limit is extremely high.

Even the strongest person, no matter how powerful, will never reach the top in their lifetime.

Moreover, judging from the situation, as long as the Terrible Emperor maintains contact with the Fantasy Tree, even if he is blasted into dust, he can use this connection to recover.

"I see, that does seem a bit tricky. So, what is your suggestion?"

Upon hearing Bai Mo's words, Kadoc was secretly pleased and calmly replied:

"I am very interested in the power you displayed against Mr. Bai. The current Terrible Emperor has been dormant because he needs to use the Murderous Hunters to maintain order in the empire."

The Murderous Hunters is his antenna for receiving external information. Although it's blurry, he can still sense the emotions he feels upon contact with the Murderous Hunters. If your power can buffer these emotions, then perhaps Ivan the Terrible can remain in his slumber.

At this point, Kadoc paused, then continued:

"If we fail, we'll have no choice but to fight to the death. With the boost from the Fantasy Tree, the Terrible Emperor can be said to be invincible. Even the monsters of the Great Qin are unwilling to confront him head-on."

However, I can sever this connection temporarily. We have a common enemy. How about we fight again after we've dealt with the Terrible Emperor? Otherwise, if the Terrible Emperor takes control of the Fantasy Tree, we'll both suffer losses."

Bai Mo raised an eyebrow. He truly hadn't expected that his Bai Wubian would trigger such a chain reaction. At the same time, he gained a new understanding of Kadoc in front of him.

He's someone who can seize every opportunity; no wonder he was able to enter A-Team with such Magecraft talent.

"I am well aware that you were our enemy before, but at least on this matter, we share a common enemy. Chaldea has just suffered a humiliation and needs time to prepare for the upcoming Lostbelt voyage."

Kadoc offered very generous terms, even stating that he could hand over nearly a third of his territory. Some of these places contain the Fantasy Root, and if Bai Mo wanted to, he could even cultivate Magnetic Field Power here.

These Yaga are extremely loyal.

But Bai Mo seemed uninterested from beginning to end. Kadoc felt a chill and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

As expected of a powerful individual who has cultivated to such a level, he remains unfazed by temptations of this caliber; such composure comes from a strong foundation of strength.

It's virtually impossible to move someone like that. What he doesn't care about is completely irrelevant to him. Unless you fall in love or try to please him, it's utterly impossible to persuade a powerhouse of that caliber.

Alas, all these years of serving Bai Wubian wholeheartedly have only yielded the occasional relief he receives. To move a powerful figure is incredibly difficult.

"I can give it a try, but I have one condition."

As Bai Mo raised his finger, a flash of light appeared, and then, far away in the Kremlin, Kadoc was shocked as a voice appeared in his mind like a thunderclap.

"Alright, sir, think it over carefully. Moreover, judging from the route, Ivan the Terrible seems to be on his way back. You don't have much time."

Also, be careful of Bai Wubian; he's not a good person.

Bai Mo raised his hand and crushed the familiar in front of him. Kadoc, who was far away, broke out in a cold sweat. He pushed the table aside and gasped for breath.

The princess opened the door and immediately saw Kadoc's appearance, quickly going over to pat him on the back.

"What happened? You got yourself into this state while negotiating?"

Kadoc cast a series of Magecraft checks on himself, and after confirming that his memory was as usual, he breathed a deep sigh of relief.

"My God... what kind of monster is this? It can transmit thoughts directly into my head from this distance."

The implications are self-evident: Bai Mo can penetrate vast distances, pass through layers of Kremlin Magecraft barriers, and directly project his thoughts into his mind.

Then he can freely manipulate his thoughts, even write memories and control his mind.

"Heh, you didn't even bother to take action? Looking back now, keeping Wei's secret was definitely the right choice. By the way, you've already..."

"Yes, Wei is an elf, and he's leveling up very quickly. Anyway, the Terrible Emperor is about to wake up. Rather than giving the energy resources of the Fantasy Tree to Bai Wubian, it's better to give them to Wei."

At this moment, the princess was not with Vi. She poured two cups of hot tea, but after Kadoc hurriedly took a sip, he immediately turned and left.

"Are we going to find Bai Wubian?"

"Well, we have to think of something. And Rasputin, I'll have to trouble you with that."

Kadoc didn't believe Bai Mo's words, he couldn't believe them. This was the only thing he, a drowning man, could cling to. Whether it was a rope or a water snake, he wouldn't let go.

"I have a feeling that it's best to ignore that guy. And you say it's your way of calming yourself down?"

"Who knows... but the situation needs to change. It's truly a dead end, so change is even more necessary, whether it's for better or worse."

Kadoc looked at the pile of intelligence and matters to consider on the table, feeling a headache coming on. He picked up a photograph and muttered to himself:

"Senpai Akuta, although you don't talk much usually, you can be ruthless when you really get going."

In that photograph, a deep mark was imprinted on Ivan the Terrible's crown, which, in Kadoc's view, was the direct cause of the Terrible Emperor's impending awakening.

As for who could do such a thing, it would naturally be Hinako Akuta, who is on the enemy side.

Kadoc felt a sense of powerlessness, as if no matter how hard he tried, these geniuses could easily destroy him with a flick of their fingers.