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Chapter 274: The Diabros Cult Sets Their Sights on Yecheng?
Chapter 274: The Diabros Cult Sets Their Sights on Yecheng?
Indeed, Alexia's intuition proved to be incredibly accurate, as the renowned Jeno Gulifi of the Midgar Kingdom turned out to be a shady character.
The day after their encounter, Jeno secretly sought out Yecheng.
Of course, his stealthy approach wasn't due to any peculiar fetish but because he had a genuine matter to discuss with Yecheng.
"Kidnap Princess Alexia? Are you serious, Teacher Jeno? She's the second princess of Midgar, and if this gets exposed, not only us but even our families will be implicated."
In a secluded tavern in the capital city, Yecheng looked at Jeno, who was disguised in a black robe, and expressed his surprise.
"Hmph, so what if she's the second princess? She's just an ordinary person without any talent, only valuable because of the royal bloodline she carries. Such a waste is of no value at all.
Unlike that useless royal bloodline carrier, I've been keeping an eye on you, Yecheng, ever since you enrolled.
You possess talent and strength comparable to, if not surpassing, the kingdom's strongest mage swordswoman, Alice Midgar. That's why I want to collaborate with you."
Observing Jeno's seemingly crazed demeanor, Yecheng momentarily froze before mirroring his expression with a playful smirk.
Even if he were a fool, Yecheng understood that this man named Jeno Gulifi was undoubtedly an antagonist, and somehow, he had been unwittingly drawn into the plot.
"Alexia is your fiancee, Teacher Jeno. If you want to kidnap her, you should be capable of doing it yourself. I really can't fathom why you'd want to collaborate with me.
Moreover, what benefits would I gain from committing such a treasonous act?"
Hearing Yecheng's words, Jeno, hidden beneath the black robe, smirked.
Yecheng's initial reaction wasn't one of rejection or calling him insane, which meant that he had taken the bait, or at least, he was somewhat interested in the matter.
"Yecheng, do you yearn for greater power, even immortality? If you agree to assist me this time, I can let you experience power of this caliber.
Perhaps you believe your talent and strength are already exceptional in the Midgar Kingdom, but I must say your perspective is too narrow.
I once thought like you, believing that my talent and strength would make me the kingdom's strongest. But after encountering those people, I realized how much of an ignorant frog at the bottom of a well I was."
"The Midgar Kingdom? For the faction I've joined, destroying a third-rate kingdom like this is a simple matter.
The reason I sought your collaboration is twofold. Firstly, Princess Alexia has been spending a lot of time with you lately, giving you more opportunities to act.
Secondly, I want a reliable ally within the faction, and I value your talent and strength."
Noticing Yecheng's silence, Jeno realized he was weighing the pros and cons. Finally, he decided to reveal the name of the Diabros Cult.
Even if Jeno hadn't mentioned the Diabros Cult, Yecheng had already guessed it in his heart.
Powerful strength, immortality, and a penchant for kidnapping women—when Yecheng pieced these actions together, he couldn't think of any other possibility.
However, Yecheng guessed that the Jeno Gulifi before him was probably just a cannon fodder within the Diabros Cult, let alone a Round Table Knight, he didn't even qualify as a low-level cadre.
This time, the kidnapping of Alexia, a member of the royal family, was likely a task assigned to him by the higher-ups, and Jeno Gulifi was attempting to use this achievement to climb the ranks.
After becoming a cadre, having trusted subordinates was essential, so Jeno Gulifi set his sights on Yecheng, who possessed both talent and strength.
Of course, the most crucial point was that the kidnapping of Alexia indeed required Yecheng's assistance.
Ever since their sparring session, Alexia had stopped attending Jeno Gulifi's swordsmanship class, and it was rumored that she spent all her free time practicing swordsmanship with Yecheng.
Jeno Gulifi was quite puzzled by this, as he believed that although he wasn't as handsome as Yecheng, he was still considered good-looking and had disguised himself perfectly.
However, Alexia remained vigilant towards him, even going as far as asking Sida to pretend to be her boyfriend.
Despite having known Yecheng for only a short time, Alexia had an immense sense of trust in him, which made Jeno Gulifi feel extremely frustrated.
"Well, what do you think? The opportunity to gain immense power is right before you. How will you choose?
When faced with the power of immortality, what does it matter if you abandon your family, honor, and noble status?
As long as you are strong enough, you can even conquer a country or create your own lineage. Wealth, beauty, and reputation will all be within your grasp."
Jeno Gulifi continued to persuade Yecheng with words while secretly reaching for the hilt of his sword, ready to strike if necessary.
Jeno Gulifi had said all he needed to say, and if Yecheng didn't appreciate his offer, he wouldn't hold back.
After revealing so many secrets, if Yecheng still refused to join, he would have to eliminate him to prevent any leaks.
Despite Yecheng's exceptional talent and strength, he hadn't fully matured yet, which gave Jeno Gulifi the confidence to recruit him. That's why he had been so straightforward in his proposal.
"Can I truly obtain such unprecedented and immortal power?"
"Of course. Several of the top-tier cadres in the cult, the Round Table Knights, have already obtained such power."
Jeno Gulifi affirmed decisively in response to Yecheng's question.
"In that case, please take good care of me in the future, Teacher Jeno.
And regarding Alexia, please tell me what I should do."
Seeing Yecheng struggle for a moment before saying those words, Jeno Gulifi couldn't help but smile in satisfaction, clearly pleased that Yecheng was on board.
"Tonight, find a time to meet with Alexia outside the capital, in the forest. I will make all the arrangements there.
And you must take this pill, even though you've agreed to join us, I still can't fully trust you yet.
After successfully kidnapping Alexia, I will immediately give you the antidote, and I hope you can understand this."
As Jeno Gulifi explained the plan for the night, he placed a small blue pill on the table, hoping Yecheng would take it. He was concerned that Yecheng might agree on the surface but turn against him at a critical moment, so this was a necessary precaution.
(End of Chapter)
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