Chapter 61: Plagiarism p2
Adele’s carriage screeched to a halt at the side gate of the royal palace. The moment the wheels stopped, she got out of the carriage with the official document and hurried. Just as she was about to explain her purpose to the guard, a calm and clear female voice suddenly sounded.
“Adele? So hurried. Is there something?”
Adele turned her head at the sound and saw that Yuan You had silently appeared behind her. A white palace gown made her look tall and slender. A silver mask still covered her face. Although she was not wearing her knight’s armor, she still faintly exuded a cold and murderous aura.
“A servant was careless and didn’t even notice that the official document had fallen out when she was carrying the bag. I didn’t trust anyone else to deliver it, so I ran an errand myself.” Adele responded calmly.
Yuan You smiled and nodded. “Since that’s the case, I was just about to go and find Lina. Let’s go in together.”
Adele politely refused, “This… is not in accordance with the rules, is it? I’m just delivering something…”
She deliberately pretended to be extremely proper.
Yuan You waved her hand and said, “It’s fine. Today happens to be the execution of the Sacred Cult followers in the square. It’s a public execution, and viewing is allowed. Since you’re here, why don’t you stay and watch?”
Adele’s scalp tingled. The original Adele was an elder of the Sacred Cult. This time, besides her, all the “middle and high-level” members had been wiped out.
But she had once belonged to the Sacred Cult, after all. Although she had become an undercover agent, it was hard to guarantee that she had no ill intentions…
Yuan You’s words sounded like an invitation, but in fact, it was another test, forcing her to once again clarify her attitude in this public execution.
Adele squeezed the official document in her hand. She had no room for hesitation. She lowered her eyelashes and said softly, “Alright, then I’ll trouble My Lady Yuan You.”
The two of them, one after the other, silently passed through the heavily guarded palace gate and walked toward the square.
At the same time, Huaguang stood on a high platform that overlooked the entire square.
She wore a black and gold royal gown, her long hair tied back. She looked at the crowd below her with an indifferent expression.
Lina was half a step behind her. A scarlet palace gown made her face look even more cold and stern.
Her gaze swept over the middle and high-level members of the Sacred Cult who were about to be hanged, finally settling on a face that was twisted with fear and resentment.
These people who had once been high and mighty were now like livestock waiting to be slaughtered.
The tables have turned. To dare to insult a rabbit is a dead end.
“Just these few?” Huaguang asked softly, “You’re not choosing from the ones in the dungeon?”
The believers, Lina had not chosen a single one.
Her heart had softened.
If fate were to play a trick, humans would be so fragile they would have no strength to fight back. To save their dearest loved ones, people who did not believe in gods and Buddhas would also begin to pray frantically. Even if there was only a sliver of hope, they would spend all their wealth to give it a try…
Although the abbreviation for life is S.M, a despicable fate will not tell you the safe word. Even if you can’t take it anymore, you can’t call a halt. A sadist like that, if thrown into the circle, would definitely be called out immediately.[1]
There are too many real sufferings.
Lina hated the Sacred Cult. She hated it for ruining her childhood, for ruining her most youthful years. Along with it, she hated everyone related to the Sacred Cult. In the end, she was disfigured by hatred.
But at this moment, she was willing to believe that most people had been deceived. It was not their fault. She could not kill the innocent indiscriminately.
Adele’s face appeared before her again. Those dark green eyes were filled with tenderness. The gentle affection dispelled all her fierce hostility. The monstrous hatred had long since dissipated after she had killed her enemy with her own hands. As for that bloody hole, it was healing again because of love, growing new flesh.
More killing seemed… no longer so necessary.
She no longer hated so much.
Lina’s smile was relieved. “To Your Majesty, that’s enough.”
The smile on Huaguang’s face grew wider.
She firmly believed that the power of love was stronger than hatred.
Yuan You could hold her back. Adele could definitely hold Lina back.
Just then, Yuan You led Adele up to the high platform.
Lina saw Adele with one glance. Her heartbeat instantly went out of control. A wave of panic and helplessness surged up, and her face even turned slightly pale.
Why is Adele here?
What will she think when she sees the execution? Will she think I’m cruel and bloodthirsty?
Will she be afraid of me? Will she be disgusted… and then leave?
In an instant, Lina had thought of the worst outcome.
She almost didn’t dare to look into Adele’s eyes, like a child who had done something wrong.
Adele took in all of her panic.
She understood in her heart what Lina was worried about.
She walked quickly to Lina’s side, first bowed to Huaguang, and then, as if she hadn’t seen the death row prisoners in the square, she just handed the official document to Lina and said in a gentle voice, “You left something. I brought it for you.”
Lina took the official document, her fingers cold.
The moment Adele touched it, she just wanted to pull her into her arms. But with outsiders present, she couldn’t do it.
So, she moved her gaze to the square, as if she had just noticed the situation below. She paused and said, “Are there some people who haven’t been caught yet? Why are you only killing these few?”
Her voice was very natural, as if she really thought that too few people were being killed, full of confusion.
Lina’s eyes trembled. Her blue eyes widened. She looked at Adele in disbelief.
Even Yuan You, who had always been expressionless, a slight fluctuation passed through her eyes.
No one had expected that Adele would propose killing people.
Huaguang let out two light laughs, with a hint of playfulness and understanding.
She understood.
Adele wasn’t really complaining that there were too few. She was clearly showing her loyalty to her, and perhaps also comforting Lina—if you want to kill, then kill. I’m completely on your side. I support you in getting revenge, support you in eradicating the Sacred Cult. I won’t think you’re vicious.
Huaguang was pleased and cooperated, “It is a bit few. Lina can’t bear to kill too many. For the second execution list, I’ll have to send someone more ruthless to do it.”
Yuan You came to her senses. She just needed to confirm that Adele was loyal to Huaguang.
No one could harm her princess…
The time was approaching noon, close to the time of the execution. The sky grew even more gloomy.
The thick dark clouds seemed to be about to fall from the sky. The crowd in the square gradually grew restless. They began to whisper, and some even probed, preparing to attack the guards.
An inexplicable panic floated in the air.
The people who were about to be sent to the gallows seemed to be stimulated by this strange celestial phenomenon. With nothing left to lose, they abruptly raised their heads, their expressions frenzied. They roared with all their strength, their shrill cries echoing throughout the square.
“The Lord God has come to save us!”
“You who have desecrated the Sacred Cult! You will all die!”
“Divine punishment is about to descend! You will all be buried with us!”
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Haia was woken up by the heat. When she opened her eyes, Aomo was under her, and Herlkin was on top of her.
Aomo’s face was helpless. She was already being crushed so she couldn’t breathe.
Just as Haia was about to get Herlkin off, she was bitten on the neck.
“Ow—”
“Good…” Herlkin murmured, “Delicious.”
Haia threw her off. Herlkin rolled under the bed and opened her eyes in a daze. “What’s wrong!? Is the sausage gone?”
Aomo facepalmed in frustration, held her stiff waist, and sat up. Suddenly, the crystal ball in her leather bag vibrated violently. She took it out and saw that the inside of the sphere was a sheet of blood red.
She closed her eyes and then saw a horrifying scene:
On the high platform, someone’s chest was directly pierced.
Someone was going to die!
Before she could see who it was, ten bolts of lightning struck outside the window at the same time.
“Not good!”
“Order is collapsing!”
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【What are you deleting!】
【You have time to delete the work, but no time to refund?!】
【The plagiarism has already been confirmed! Let’s see how you argue!】
【I even sincerely liked you! It turns out I liked someone else’s soul! Get lost!】
【Ahhhh! I’m so angry! Are you worthy of me? I’ve been promoting you everywhere!】
【We did so much data for you! And you actually plagiarized!】
【So what? All articles in the world are copied. I’m just doting.】
【The person above has a fetish for dismembered corpses, right? Eat something good.】
【Refund!】
【I’m really going to drink loofah soup.】
[Author’s announcement: I did plagiarize, so what? I’ve already withdrawn the money and run! This world is about to collapse. No one can go back! You can only stay in the ruins I’ve created and rot to death! I won’t refund your money either! What can you do to me? You can curse me if you want! The more you curse, the more popular it gets!]
