area51novel Chapter 158 Friend or Foe, Choose!
Chapter 158 Friend or Foe, Choose!
"This is impossible. How could the General lie? This is clearly a fabricated rumor!" Interrupting his words, Hiiragi Chisato didn't believe such a ridiculous thing.
After hearing this, the rest of the people also started discussing it. Regarding this issue, some people have always doubted the authenticity of the matter, but no one has an accurate answer.
"Keep talking, I'm listening." Looking at the Fatui in front of him, Chen Nu's face was expressionless.
"What Lord Wu wants to do is to overthrow the rule of the puppet general, but some fighting is inevitable in the process. In order to prevent the masses from being affected, Lord Wu made a deal with the executive officer."
"I'm sure you all know the details of this transaction now, so I don't need to explain it further."
"You mean that the battle between King Wu and the Puppet General will affect ordinary people like us?" Chen Nu frowned again.
"Yes, Lord Wu Wang's goal is to overthrow the rule of the Puppet General, but this process may cause some unnecessary conflicts and battles. In order to minimize the casualties of innocent people, Lord Wu Wang reached an agreement with the Lord Executive Officer." The man in black said in a low and firm voice.
"What agreement?" Chen Nu's voice turned cold, causing the people around him to shiver.
"Lord Wu Wang needs our help. We need to provide him with intelligence and support. In return, he will guarantee that after overthrowing the puppet general, the new regime will respect our interests and will not have too much impact on our lives."
The man in black's eyes swept across Chen Nu's face, as if looking for his reaction.
Chen Nu was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly. "You are using us and manipulating us as pawns."
"No, we are not using you, we are cooperating with you." The man in black's voice was calm, and he didn't seem to be angry about Chen Nu's accusation.
"What we need is your strength and wisdom, and you need our support and protection. This is a mutually beneficial deal."
Chen Nu sneered, his eyes full of suspicion and distrust.
"Mutual benefit and win-win? Can you guarantee that after overthrowing the puppet general, the new regime will really respect our interests?
"Or do you just want to use us to achieve your goals?"
The man in black was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly.
"You know Lord Wu Wang best. He has always been a man who values fairness and justice. He overthrew the rule of the puppet general in order to allow the people to live a better life."
"Under his leadership, the new regime will certainly respect our interests and protect our rights."
There was a hint of hesitation in Chen Nu's eyes, but he still didn't agree. "We need time to consider this proposal." He said in a deep voice.
"Of course, I'm sorry to say that you don't have much time left, only about ten minutes." The man in black nodded. "I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible, because Lord Wu Wang's action has already begun."
Without continuing to communicate with the Fatui, Chen Nu just nodded at him and then came in front of Hiiragi Chisato.
"Miss, in your opinion, should we agree to them?"
After all, he was just an outsider, and the real decision had to be made by the Hiiragi family. No matter what, Chen Nu had to ask Hiiragi Chisato's opinion.
"It's okay, Chen Nu. My father believes in you. You make your own decision." Shaking his head with a wry smile, Hiiragi Chisato felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
She had no experience in this area and could not make the right decision. The only one she could rely on was Chen Nu.
"Okay then, miss." Chen Nu took a deep breath and looked determined.
"Since Lord Wu Wang is a man who values fairness and justice, let us choose to trust him this time. We will accept their proposal and work with them to overthrow the rule of the Puppet General."
Hiiragi Chisato was slightly stunned, then nodded slightly.
Coming back in front of the Fatui, Chen Nu felt a lot more relaxed. "I agree to cooperate with you, but please don't forget your promise."
"Don't worry, sir. Although we, the Fatui, are not good people, we still have credibility." The man in black smiled and stretched out his right hand, assuring.
"Then what should we do now?" Chen Nu asked, stretching out his right hand and shaking hands with the right hand extended by the Fatui.
"You don't need anything now. You just need to stay in the mansion and wait quietly for things to be over. But you can't go out, otherwise it will be very difficult for us."
"Don't get me wrong. This is not to restrict your freedom. This is just to protect your personal safety. We will leave naturally after everything is over."
The man in black patiently explained that cooperation with others is based on mutual trust, so it is necessary to eliminate everyone's doubts as much as possible.
"Yes, but you are not allowed to enter the mansion."
Chen Nu nodded slightly, offered his opinion, and then turned to look at Chisato Hiiragi. "I'm sorry Miss, this may be the best option right now."
Hiiragi Chisato smiled slightly, but did not blame him. "I understand, Chen Nu. My father trusts you, so you can decide on this matter."
Chen Nu took a deep breath and turned to look at the black-clad men of the Fatui again. "Then please wait outside the mansion. We will wait for good news inside."
The man in black nodded, said nothing more, turned around and led the members of the Fatui away.
Chen Nu watched them leave, then turned and walked into the mansion.
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"Brother Ayato, I'm sure you can see that resisting now is not a wise choice."
Standing behind Kamisato Ayato, Zhixian glanced at Goro and others who had just entered the city.
"Now that your mission is complete, why do you still linger here? You know that it is unwise to make an enemy of us."
Slowly turning around, Kamisato Ayato faced Zhixian. "I don't know who you are, but from your tone, you must be one of King Wu's men."
Zhixian sneered. "Since you have guessed it, please come back with us. You don't want your sister to get hurt, right?"
"Despicable! Is this the only method you Fatui can use?"
Kamisato Ayato's face darkened and he clenched the hilt of the sword at his waist, obviously angered by Zhixian's words.
But Zhixian didn't care, he just smiled lightly, as if he was mocking Kamisato Ayato's anger.
"Master Patriarch, aren't you the same as us, a person who doesn't care about the means to achieve the goal? If so, what qualifications do you have to say this about us?"
"For your sake, I'll give you one last chance."
"Friend or foe, choose."