stjorthotic Chapter 270 Urban Riot
Chapter 270 Urban Riot
Chapter 270 Urban Riot
"Understood, I will investigate the relevant information as soon as possible and inform you!"
Monitoring Robert's actions and urging him to serve George III was itself a task assigned to "Evan" by the Augustus family.
Therefore, he had no room to refuse.
Seeing that "Evan" agreed so readily, Prince Grove's expression softened slightly. He should have ended his conversation with Evan at this point, since his disappearance for some time was likely to attract attention, but in the end, he couldn't help but ask:
"Because of various things, things are very tense in Backlund right now. How do you plan to clear up the accounts? Do you have any ready-made ideas?"
After all, the number of people we need to cover up is not small!
Evan only had a vague idea; it wasn't fully formed yet, since he had taken over the project halfway through. But since the client had some doubts, he couldn't show any weakness and confidently replied:
"The reason why the Witch Cult could not continue its previous actions was that, on the one hand, they had actually moved from the shadows to the light, and everyone knew that the Witch Cult had set its sights on Backlund, leaving them with very little room to carry out their 'schemes'."
On the other hand, they have caused too many disasters on the mainland, and their tricks have become too old. The major official forces have already learned about them, and if they continue their previous actions, they will not achieve much effect.
But I am different. I am still in the shadows, which allows my actions to be carried out covertly, avoiding the attention of most people.
You can also have the witches continue with their previous plan, which will not only attract the attention of the three major churches but also divert the attention of the Gnostic Church.
Judging from the previous witch battle at Red Rose Manor, the Gnostic Society has also set its sights on Backlund. We must not let them come out and cause trouble at the crucial moment!
Moreover, I am not going to use extraordinary means to settle the accounts this time. Extraordinary means would naturally attract the collective attention of the three major churches, so I am going to use secular means this time!
Secular affairs are the domain of the royal family and have nothing to do with the church. If they want to interfere, they are overstepping their royal authority!
Prince Grove understood that Evan's long speech was actually a demand for power, requesting the cooperation of the Augustus family and the Witch Cult. This was not unexpected, so he readily agreed.
"We will cooperate with your actions from now on, and you can get everything you want. But what do you mean by settling accounts through worldly means?"
Prince Grove simply couldn't imagine how to resolve the issue of tens of thousands of people using conventional means, except through war.
"Since Intis became a republic, it has been trying to emphasize that it represents the future trend of history in this world of monarchy, and to stress the superiority of republicanism over feudalism. Therefore, it has been secretly 'exporting revolution' to various countries and cultivating 'anti-monarchy elements.' I hope you can release these people from prison!"
Prince Grove somewhat understood Evan's line of thinking, but still found it somewhat unbelievable, and couldn't help but laugh:
"You actually think those guys who are all talk and no action, people you wouldn't even consider useful if you killed them?"
It's no wonder that Prince Grove looked down on these people, because in the entire history of the Northern Continent, there has never been a large-scale urban riot, nor has there ever been a case of a group of people who are all talk and no action seizing power. People cannot imagine things they have never seen or heard of.
Moreover, he was born into royalty and is now a big shot in the extraordinary world, an absolute superior, so he has no idea what power ordinary people have.
"Anyway, these people are all a bunch of useless trash. I just want to make use of them. As long as I can deliver a satisfactory result, that's all that matters."
That hits the nail on the head. The client doesn't care what methods you use, as long as you meet their requirements.
Completing the task is always a good thing; failing to complete the task is a waste of time and effort.
"Alright, I'll discuss this matter with His Majesty in a bit. As for the Grim Reaper Society, you don't need to worry. Besides helping you attract outside attention, the Witch Cult will focus its main efforts on dealing with the Grim Reaper Society."
Evan listened and nodded repeatedly, agreeing with the Gnostic Cleansing Society's decision.
But in her heart, she thought she should inform Helen about this matter as soon as possible and tell her mother to be careful. After all, the Grim Reaper Society was weaker than the Witch Cult, and they couldn't afford to suffer a serious injury due to carelessness.
After all, in Evan's eyes, the Spiritual Knowledge would eventually become his, so even the slightest loss would pain him.
Having said what needed to be said, Grotien no longer lingered, removed the "territory" he had secretly marked out, and left the corner where they were talking.
Evan left after Prince Grove departed, and without engaging in any social interaction, he casually picked up a glass of red wine from a waiter's tray, found a table on the edge of the room, and sat down to reflect on the conversation under the shade of a parasol.
Prince Grove had just told him a lot about George III's information and attitude, allowing him to grasp the inside story of why his predecessor was targeted by the Witch Cult.
But when Ivan asked why George III allowed the Witch Cult to interfere in his affairs, Prince Grove dodged the question and did not give a direct answer.
If, as Prince Grove claims, George III and the Witch Cult plotted against him solely to make Robert the prophesied "Evanhorn," then this reason alone is invalid.
If they were really worried that Evan would become a "hunter" and take Robert's "position," they could simply send someone to give Evan a "arbitrator" or "lawyer" potion; there was no need to go through all that trouble to make him a "witch."
There must be some conspiracy involved, but Evan has too little information to make a judgment yet.
Today, Prince Grove, representing George III, entrusted him with the task of deregistering the population, which was indeed beyond Evan's expectations.
But it was also an opportunity, a chance for him to obtain "Bonaparte's perseverance" and prepare for the ceremony.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and Evan didn't want to miss it.
Just as Evan was thinking about his future plans, Audrey, wearing a high-waisted cake dress, and her brother Lord Hilbert appeared in front of Evan at some unknown time.
"It's been a long time, Baron Evan. I haven't heard from you since you and Earl Akhova returned to Tingen. You haven't attended any of the social balls in Backlund either."
Hilbert Hall greeted Evan familiarly. He had always wanted to befriend the two Horn brothers, but Robert was too high up; he was his father's political ally, and he couldn't reach him.
Evan is now in a high position of power, having risen to prominence in just a few months. He is also an extraordinary individual, and his whereabouts are always shrouded in mystery, making him difficult to approach.
He sent invitations to Evan for three months in a row, but Evan attended very few parties, which somewhat hurt the pride of Hilbert, the future Earl of East Chester who had never encountered setbacks since childhood.
To be honest, if he didn't need Evan's help this time, he wouldn't have wanted to make contact with him again.
"MI9 has been split up, and there are too many things to clarify. In short, it's a mess, and we'll probably be busy until the end of the year."
"It's His Majesty's birthday today that I'm able to steal a moment from my busy schedule and take a break!"
Evan naturally sensed Hilbert's displeasure. Although it was unnecessary, Evan still offered a brief explanation out of respect for Miss Justice, Audrey.
Hearing Evan's explanation, Hilbert's expression improved considerably, while Audrey quickly changed the subject, saying:
"Hello, Baron Evan. I heard that you declined the excellent territory His Majesty the King chose for you, and instead selected a small town near Tingen as your territory. Is there anything special about that territory?"
This matter was quite a topic of conversation in Backlund's social circles, because when bestowing titles and allocating fiefs, people generally wanted fiefs with good locations and high returns, so they could enjoy them immediately. Only Evan compromised, declining a relatively better fief and choosing a fief that no one had wanted for a thousand years.
"Actually, it's nothing much. The town of Ramde is a beautiful place with clear waters and fresh air, making it a great place for leisure, vacation, and recuperation. Although it doesn't have many flat and fertile farmlands, it can still develop a tourism and health industry."
In recent years, Tingen has vigorously developed its industry, resulting in a large middle class. However, unlike the nobility who own their own estates in the suburbs, they lack places for leisure, entertainment, and relaxation. Therefore, there is a large market for this. I plan to develop my town of Ramde into a resort destination for middle-class families in Tingen, which I am sure will be very popular.
Evan entrusted the management of the general's territory in Tingen to Steward Barker, but he did not completely relinquish control; instead, he provided a series of plans and arrangements.
After all, it's my own territory. Even if I don't value it, I still have to put some effort into it.
Moreover, after learning that Mr. Azik's child was killed by Duncan Augustus, and that he and Mr. Azik were mortal enemies, Evan became even more vigilant.
Although Duncan Augustus may have forgotten that he killed a very promising young man in a fit of anger when he was young, Evan cannot gamble. He must make sure that after hearing about the town of Ramade, Evan will not suspect that his purpose is the evil spirit sealed in the abandoned castle, and that Evan's choice of Ramade is just a coincidence.
Therefore, transforming the town of Ramade became a must, and it was necessary to publicize it as soon as possible. Audrey's casual question today was a good opportunity.
In order to digest the potion, and given her status, Audrey was destined to attend many banquets among nobles. If she helped spread the word, it would soon spread throughout the entire noble circle.
Evan's idea was commonplace in his previous life, but it was a very novel and easy-to-understand idea in this world. Hilbert and Audrey exchanged glances and both sensed the business opportunity. Thinking of the Hall family's several long-term idle manors on the outskirts of Backlund that did not produce much each year, as well as the larger middle class in Backlund, they both had an urge to follow Evan's example.
But they suppressed the urge to delve deeper and ask for more advice, because they had important business to discuss with Evan today.
"This is a really good idea. If it can really bring in a lot of revenue, it can be promoted in Backlund. The air quality in Backlund has become so bad in recent years that it often causes respiratory diseases, so people go to Ducey County in the south for their winter vacation."
Backlund's weather is unpredictable and often catches people off guard, but the winter climate is very stable each year, with little rain, snow, or strong winds.
As a result, Backlund's already severe air pollution problem worsens in winter, leading to countless deaths from respiratory illnesses.
This is why George III and the Witch Cult planned to carry out a population erasure operation in the winter.
Unfortunately, due to Evan's continuous sabotage in the shadows, this plan is now virtually impossible to realize.
As the saying goes, conspirators cannot be exposed to the light of day. Although the three major churches are still unaware of their plans, taking precautions can minimize the impact.
"Where is Earl Hall? Didn't you come with Earl Hall?"
Evan found it strange that Hibbert and Audrey were looking for him. He was not well-known in Backlund's social circles, so no one paid attention to a little "colonel" wandering alone and forlornly on the periphery.
Hilbert and Audrey were quite famous; almost all the nobles knew them, especially Audrey, since a beautiful young woman could leave a deep impression wherever she went.
But as soon as they arrived at the manor, they immediately went to find Evan, which aroused speculation among many people who were watching from afar.
Some well-informed people who found out Evan's identity were even eager to come and join them.
We actually need your help with something today, but we weren't sure if you had the time?
Evan took a sip of red wine and said with a smile:
"Count Hall and my brother have a long-standing and cooperative relationship. Hilbert, you're being too polite. It's too noisy here; let's find somewhere else to talk!"
Hibbert naturally saw those people who were eager to make their move, so he was naturally happy to grant Evan's request.
They quickly found a study in the manor villa through a waiter and took their seats.
"Actually, I asked you to help me find a woman, but that person is a bit special, possibly an extraordinary one, so I have no choice but to shamelessly ask you for help."
"Oh? What kind of woman is she that you're so interested in?"
In fact, Evan had already guessed who Hibbert was looking for, but he couldn't show it on his face!
"I don't know her very well either. I only learned her name was 'Alice' during our brief conversation." Hilbert said, a shy smile appearing on his face. Combined with the good looks of the Hall family, he could easily charm a large number of young girls.
"This mysterious woman must be very beautiful. May I ask where you met this Miss 'Alice'?" Ai Wenming asked knowingly.
"At the Intis Embassy a few days ago!"