The Righteous Player(s) Chapter 433: A test of the human heart

I'm afraid it's because Nicholas II's purpose is not just to "enter the Blood Butterfly Valley".

Instead, "bring enough test subjects" to the Blood Butterfly Valley.

The purpose of destroying this nameless village is just to obtain materials.

If you attack human gathering places in the outside world - unless it is underground, it is almost impossible to obtain so much "material". People were bound to find out before he started experimenting.

This nameless village itself is on the edge of civilization.

Even if the entire village is destroyed, no one will discover it within two or three days; and even if it is discovered, the person who discovered it may not necessarily report it.

Annan has inspected the entire village.

Nicholas did not take any belongings - but they were all piled in the middle of the village, in a blank square. Therefore it was not burned.

Everyone who enters the village can see this pile of property.

As long as they take any one of them... they may not dare to report the news, otherwise they themselves will be regarded as "suspects". Therefore, after they took away these treasures, they may also artificially help Nicholas II cover up the traces and disguise the traces of the villagers' departure.

The people who would have come here were either traders or adventurers. There is a high probability that they will not turn a blind eye to this wealth.

The other way around.

Even if they do turn a blind eye to them - will the people who come to investigate turn a blind eye?

This village is not poor.

They monopolize the magical materials of the entire mountains, and there are many wild beasts to hunt. This is not a hunting reserve... They can even be called rich, and all the wealth gathered together is enough to tempt the little nobles who can serve as "guarantors", let alone law enforcers.

On the other hand——

How can they prove that they did not take away part of the property?

How can they prove that they are not acquainted with the "robbers" who committed the crime?

Even law enforcers may be swayed by the lure of this treasure. I would like to silence the person who reported the crime here...

——After all, as "agents", what they lack is money.

As long as they have enough money, they can get rid of their identity as agents, become their own guarantors, and become masters. What's more, this is a windfall that can change the fate of the entire family.

Moreover, this place is deep in the mountains and no one will see it.

No one cares about these villagers - they are probably all dead and abducted. It would be better if he died.

This is exactly the "extreme wealth".

Not far away there is even a "Nata County native" who can be used to take the blame.

Annan must admit that although Nicholas II is just a missing person, his control of people's hearts... is indeed accurate enough.

It is within easy reach, clearly placed on the ground... It seems to be a "gift" that everyone who sees it can share, "for sealing and helping me to finish."

At that moment, the desire to get rich overnight and the desire to change your destiny will surge.

At the same time, the mentality of being troublesome will also take the high ground.

No one wants trouble that has nothing to do with them to affect them.

I am even more afraid of other people's suspicion of me if they know about this.

Afraid of gossip and getting into trouble.

I am afraid that I will be blamed even though I have done nothing——

If the "leak poet" who always claimed to be Annan's partner hadn't leaked the secret immediately, it would have been several months before they learned about it.

"...I know."

Annan looked forward and murmured to himself: "His idea is correct."

Even Annan can't ask for it. Others will not be tempted when they see the wealth on the ground.

This is indeed an uneasy money, but it is neither stealing nor robbing.

Just need to "keep silent".

As long as you don't do anything, just take the money and leave... you can get money that you can't earn in ten lifetimes, and you can become a master overnight. You can also prevent yourself and your family from falling into the whirlpool of trouble and disaster.

Who can resist such temptation?

Annan is indeed possible.

He said he wouldn’t take it if he didn’t take it.

But Annan also knew that he could not ask others to do the same - that would be moral kidnapping. Not to mention, they had no idea what Nicholas was doing and what the consequences would be if his research was successful.

He who does not know is not guilty.

From this point of view, Nicholas II has won half the game.

He broke the seal of this ritual and arranged this "scene", which would normally be enough to delay it for several months.

At that time, perhaps Annan and the others were still investigating the traces that had been manually erased by those behind them.

Wasting precious time in the midst of several waves of huge lies that disturbed each other - until Nicholas finished his research.

But the faceless poet exposed this lie immediately.

He gave Annan an opportunity to "prey mantis stalking cicada".

If Annan guessed correctly, the Faceless Poet should have wanted to see him abandon those children who had lost their homes and all their families, and wait for Nicholas's research results.

I am afraid that he has already thought of words to mock his cold-bloodedness, or some yin and yang words such as "As expected of you".

But Annan chose another path.

This is not to fight against the Faceless Poets.

If Annan guessed correctly...

The Faceless Poet's "partner", "accomplice" and "colleague" was not himself from the beginning... but "Black Annan" in the first week.

"I really disappoint you."

Annan murmured in a low voice, took a deep breath and walked forward.

"Your Majesty, where are you going?!"

Jacob, who was standing behind Annan and staring blankly at the treasures, suddenly raised his head in alarm and looked at Annan, who was walking towards the Blood Butterfly Valley alone: ​​"Aren't you going to wait for reinforcements?"

"They are already coming."

Annan replied: "They are a little slower than us - because they teleported to Nata County first. But they are already on the way, and the fastest ones should enter here in three minutes."

"Your Majesty, please wait here for a few more minutes..."

"——I want to save people first."

Annan said, glancing at the pile of treasures: "And these things should be considered the property of those children.

"If they die, then naturally they can be regarded as the reward of us Avengers. But if they are not dead yet, these things still have owners.

"You can take some, and you can let them take some when they arrive. But in the end, you have to get the consent of these children before you can take it. When their number is slightly larger...you can follow them with them. ”

Annan looked at Jacob calmly: "You can find my footprints, right?"

After looking at Annan for a while, Jacob lowered his head in shame.

"...Yes, Your Majesty. I can..."

He realized it.

This is because Annan was aware of his greed, but didn't want to join in with him... so he chose a "turn a blind eye" method and left quietly.

I'm afraid those reinforcements are also greedy for these treasures.

Annan did not want to stop them, nor did he want them to "dare" touch these treasures because of Annan's face and authority... He understood people's greed and acknowledged this desire, but was unwilling to join in it.

Aware of this fact.

But Jacob realized that... the fire of greed in his heart seemed to be mostly extinguished by guilt.

"——I will definitely catch up."

Jacob raised his head again and said firmly.

The corners of Annan's mouth raised slightly.

He knew Jacob was a smart man. He already knew what he was going to do when he left at this time.

Just to save some face for him and the players. Don’t point it out, don’t reveal it—just like a parent who is fully aware of their child’s self-deprecating behavior.

"Then I will be responsible~IndoMTL.com~ to save the children."

After Annan finished speaking, he turned around.

He walked quickly towards the Blood Butterfly Valley and waved to Jacob behind him.

It’s just that Jacob doesn’t know...

Except for this reason.

Annan also wants to talk to Nicholas II privately before the players arrive.

Some things that are unnecessary for players to know and only increase their psychological burden.

As righteous warriors, players only need to defeat the Demon King.

As for who the Demon King was and what he wanted to do, there is no need to understand or discuss it.

For example...

Annan wanted to know why Nicholas II suddenly did such a thing.

Obviously at first, Annan thought he was a harmless and easy-going person.

What exactly does he want to do?

As Annan approached the Blood Butterfly Valley, he felt his left shoulder gradually getting hot.

The "infinity" symbol on his shoulder and the depths of his pupils began to light up.

He even felt that his heart began to gradually become hot.

Annan wanted to question the other party from the bottom of his heart.

——He wants to sanction something and judge something.

It's not for justice... maybe, it's just for yourself.