Chapter 1216: Persuasion
Although the transplantation and modification techniques of the Mechanical Church fall under the category of divine spells, they can also be learned for medical purposes. Amelia mentioned that she had seen medical practices based on these techniques in the Holy Roman Empire.
In fact, I did learn quite a bit. However, using the God’s Eye always allows me to see things I shouldn’t.
For instance, I was also interested in that War Mech. After defeating the Beast King, it remained parked beside him, completely still. I curiously looked inside and discovered that Elena, who was inside the cockpit, had taken off her clothes.
The recent battle had left Elena covered in sweat. The operation of the steam mecha made the cockpit temperature extremely high. Taking off her clothes wasn’t enough; she even removed her pants. Her cotton underwear and bra were completely soaked in sweat, making them appear semi-transparent and even more alluring.
Then, she actually reached her right hand between her legs, propped her left hand on the control panel, and began to move rapidly. Soft moans escaped her lips.
No way, this violent loli was actually pleasuring herself here. I was stunned. Although I could guess that she was using this method to release the stress from the battle, and she was relying on the fact that she was hidden inside the mecha, unseen by anyone, she didn’t seem to worry about someone like me who could see through things?
Then I suddenly realized that her mecha was built with anti-magic metal, making normal see-through or detection magic ineffective inside the cockpit. That’s why she felt safe taking off her clothes. She didn’t expect my God’s Eye to be able to see through, did she?
Confucius said, “Look not at what is contrary to propriety.” I averted my gaze and saw the Knight Captain standing beside the mansion with Albrisque, discussing their situation while inspecting the damage caused by the battle.
This was also normal. The Knight Captain had brought so many people specifically to support Albrisque, so he had to express something. Moreover, this was also part of our plan.
I had left a fly on the Knight Captain. I had conversed with him earlier, and now I could eavesdrop on his conversation with Albrisque.
“Numanuer, I didn’t expect you to be the one to rescue me. Although I sent a letter requesting aid, I never thought any reinforcements would actually come,” Albrisque sighed.
He had considered letting the Beast King overrun his territory, which would have allowed him to abdicate his position and escape. However, this was his territory, which he had painstakingly managed for many years. To truly abandon it was still deeply painful and reluctant.
“The Lord of the City initially didn’t want to send reinforcements, but I insisted on bringing people. If Green Town falls, not only will so many lives be lost in vain, but Cando City will also lose its strategic advantage in bearing the pressure. It would be unwise indeed,” the Knight Captain said solemnly.
“Thank you so much for your reinforcements. If you hadn’t come, Green Town would have been completely annihilated this time,” Albrisque said gratefully.
Upon hearing his words, Albrisque was deeply moved, and his impression of the Knight Captain changed greatly. He could guess that the Lord of the City was unwilling to send troops, and he could imagine the Knight Captain overcoming all objections to bring people to his aid.
However, in reality, the Knight Captain had indeed persuaded the Lord of the City and other courtiers, but this had been decided three days ago. The Knight Captain delayed their departure under the pretense of assembling troops and organizing soldiers, and the Lord of the City was not interested.
Then, after scouts confirmed that the Beast King had begun his personal attack and Green Town was indeed in a critical life-or-death situation, he led his men to come. This was something I taught him: opportune aid should be delivered at the crucial moment.
Of course, he wasn’t exactly lying. The Lord of the City was unwilling to deploy his personal guards at this juncture to waste on a minor matter like rescuing Green Town. These new troops’ training time was far from enough to form combat power.
If the Holy Roman Empire hadn’t proactively proposed to fight together this time, they wouldn’t have been able to defeat the Beast King so easily. The Knight Captain’s original plan was just to drive him away.
“Albrisque, I want to say something, and please don’t take offense. Why don’t you take your family and citizens back to Cando City? As you can see, Green Town is almost destroyed. If another wave of beast tide comes, you definitely won’t be able to hold on. Even leaving reinforcements here won’t help,” the Knight Captain suggested at the opportune moment.
“Alas! You don’t know the situation. The Lord of the City blames me for the defection of the City Defense Army and also blames me for their subsequent crimes. I am actually in a state of semi-exile now.”
Albrisque played the victim, of course, he didn’t admit any guilt, pushing all blame onto the City Defense Army, essentially taking advantage of the fact that the dead cannot speak.
He probably thought Numanuer knew nothing, but in reality, the Knight Captain was very clear about everything. I had already told him the entire story, the cause and effect, through Via and the female sniper.
So the Knight Captain began his performance. He said indignantly, “This is ridiculous! To exile the strongest knight in the city to a territory for these baseless accusations, and to make the commoners here bait to be attacked by monsters, the Lord of the City is truly muddle-headed!”
Albrisque was stunned by Numanuer’s passionate outburst. He dared to openly curse the Lord of the City. If these words reached the Lord’s ears, he would be in serious trouble.
But this also fit Numanuer’s character. He was upright and righteous, detesting the use of commoners as bait in such an unrighteous manner. He often clashed with the Lord of the City due to his courage in speaking frankly, and was thus frequently sidelined.
I told the Knight Captain that Albrisque was cunning and very sly. If you tried to deceive him directly, he would definitely see through it. You had to be half-truth, half-false, or preferably nine parts true and one part false. Only then would Albrisque believe the genuine emotions.
Like now, he definitely didn’t sympathize with Albrisque’s plight, but he sympathized with the commoners who were sacrificed along with him. Especially since these commoners, even if sacrificed, might not really do anything to Albrisque. He could easily escape.
Therefore, upon seeing those commoners emerging from the mansion, dusty, sallow-faced, and many of them wounded, the Knight Captain was genuinely indignant. This anger came from his heart, even making him curse the Lord of the City. This was very real, and Albrisque couldn’t help but believe it.
“Wait here. I’ll leave all the reinforcements and supplies with you. I’ll go back and persuade the Lord of the City to recall you to Cando City!” the Knight Captain declared.
Albrisque was shocked. He had already lost hope, but Numanuer’s words made it seem like he had a chance to return again. If he could redeem himself, perhaps he could regain his previous status.
While they were still discussing, I casually used the God’s Eye to glance at Albrisque’s mansion. It was indeed built sturdily, even containing warehouses for weapons and food. He had truly constructed it to the standard of a fortress.
As I curiously looked at the lowest level, I discovered some unexpected secrets.
