Chapter 322 I will help you
1 month 16 day.

late at night.

"boom……"

The ground shook, more violently than ever before.

The execution cave appeared again after a long absence.

"Woo, Duoduo thought... that she would never see her brother again."

And the place where it appeared was a tavern.

If Su Ming had not reacted quickly and ran to pull the proprietress and Duoduo out immediately, they would have definitely fallen into the ruins of the tavern.

"Brother finally saved the beautiful girl. Next time, I won't faint like Duoduo, I will just..."

Unlike Duoduo, who was shaking non-stop and crying while hugging Su Ming, the proprietress had an expression that was used to it.

"After all, everyone here could die at any time, so I told you to relax a little bit."

"The guy's muscles are really strong... He can walk very fast while holding me and Duoduo at the same time."

"..."

There were a lot of people watching, and Paimon also rushed over in a hurry.

1 month 17 day.

early morning.

Red light district private room.

"There's no need to delay. We'll completely take over the Agate District tonight."

Paimeng took a deep breath on his cigarette and looked at Su Ming.

"..."

Do you understand his feelings?

If we move to the Agate District, there will be no executions, and we won't have to worry about someone familiar dying inexplicably one day. The sooner the better.

"Well, let's go."

"Those who have seen the flyers and thought about which side they are on should have thought about it, and all that's left is to attack."

Su Ming put out his cigarette and stood up to get his windbreaker.

"Let's see who can reach the Agate District Administrative Center first. The loser will drink ten glasses of wine as punishment. No... you have to drink a jar of the strongest liquor as punishment. You have a freak alcohol tolerance."

"..."

Is there a possibility that no matter whether it is ten cups or ten tanks, it is useless? At most, it will cause urination urgency.

1 month 19 day.

Night.

Commercial street in Manju District.

Completely different from the Duoma Autonomous Region, there are no houses built with mud here. The worst ones are blue bricks.

There are no beggars in the streets. Most people are well-dressed, and even if they are not rich and powerful, they are at least small businessmen.

The imperial capital has regular troops stationed here.

"..."

There were corpses left over from the battle everywhere.

Su Ming thought of the records in history books about tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of troops engaging in battle. Those who had not experienced a war involving life and death would feel that a war involving less than tens of thousands of people was a small war.

But in fact, with only thousands of people on both sides, it was impossible to hear which was which, who was going to die... who was stabbed or shot by a musket.

1 month 20 day.

early.

There is no "general" leading like Su Ming in the regular army of the imperial capital.

At most, there were a dozen or so noobs who could use the fireball spell. Once they died, the morale of the regular army became even lower.

"I swear my allegiance to Rozalia until death...Puchi."

His courage to die rather than surrender is worthy of praise, but Paimon obviously won't waste time talking to those people like in the TV series.

He was already bloodthirsty. Well, one of his trusted aides died, and many of his other familiar men also died.

Those who refused to surrender were executed, and hundreds of them laid down their weapons and armor and surrendered.

1 month 20 day.

noon.

The unarmed residents of the former Agate District were driven to the square by Paimon.

"Those who actively comply with our policies can retain at least 80% of their original assets."

"Those who pretend to obey and disobey... that's the fate. Everyone who has heard of my name knows that I always keep my word."

"..."

Paimon has the potential to do great things. Su Ming simply said that he was not in a hurry to seize these people's assets for redistribution, and first boiled the frog in warm water to let them let down their guard. There was also Zhou Shuren's compromise theory of first smashing the roof and then only planning to open a window. He himself used inferences from one example to this extent in his speech. Both kindness and force.

So, the regular army only has these misfits?
1 month 22 day.

Even though Su Ming had already said that he would fight to support the war, he would first ensure supplies through the Agate District while thinking about going to the Imperial Capital.

"I want to kill them."

"I have been holding this breath for many years."

"..."

But Paimeng couldn't keep his cool. Perhaps it was because too many of his brothers had died in the battle yesterday.

"If you insist that I rest here before leaving, I will listen. After all, you are smarter than me."

"..."

It is not necessarily best to wait until you have finished resting before attacking.

If the occupation of the Agate District Imperial Capital only resulted in this kind of reaction, or if there was no strength to counterattack, it would not be a bad idea to occupy the Imperial Capital while morale was high.

However, it would be best to do something meaningful before that.

1 month 22 day.

in the afternoon.

Agate District Square.

The saint who was originally only able to move around in the temple stood up, and the former saint and the current saint stood together and took off their veils together.

"The goddess... doesn't exist at all."

"We have also heard revelations in dreams before, but they are all lies."

"..."

"No matter how hard we pray, it's useless. Our role is just to jump off the execution platform after the frequent earthquakes... to apologize."

"..."

Outstanding effect.

The Doma Autonomous Region, which was originally not a solid block, now no one wants to stay at the bottom. Faced with the option of not having to worry about death, who would want to stay there?
1 month 22 day.

Night.

The tavern was ruined, and Paimont found a new tavern for Miss Minnie in the Agate District.

“I have no regrets anymore.”

"But... can I sleep with Master's Wife after I find a new love?"

"..."

Su Ming really wanted to say that he really didn't have that idea.

"I don't want to have to stand at the door and listen to your voices when I go to the pub. When I find a new love, it won't matter."

But he couldn't resist Paimon's sincere gaze.

tmd.

What you said is so strange, why listen to your voices?
It was just a normal chat. This guy didn't dare to come in after his confession was rejected, right? He acted like a victim.

1 month 22 day.

late at night.

"Miss Maynie said...it's not ready yet."

"..."

"Can I live with my brother and Sister Jiang?"

"..."

In addition to asking Jiang Mengying to stand up and show that the temple was just a cover, Duoduo also knew her real name. She no longer had to live under the pseudonym of Natasha.

So, if Su Ming remembered correctly, the tavern that Paimeng found was twice as big as the Doma Autonomous Region, with at least three or four empty rooms, and they were all very tidy. It was impossible that there was no place for Duoduo to stay.

1 month 23 day.

early morning.

"Why is Sister Jiang so skilled?"

"..."

Duoduo only used one sentence to make Jiang Mengying's cheeks turn red even though she was originally calm.

"Well...if you use it often...it will become familiar."

What does frequently used mean?

"Brother... seems to be happy again?"

"..."

Really, you don’t have to say everything with a red face.

1 month 25 day.

Before dawn, a team of a thousand people was already heading towards the imperial capital.

There weren't so many originally, but because Jiang Mengying came out the day before yesterday and said that the temple was a lie, many people from the Doma Autonomous Region spontaneously took up arms and followed suit.

"Overthrow Rozaria!"

"You son of a bitch...you took my money and cheated me for so long?"

"It's time for us to live in a good place."

"..."

Well, morale is at an all-time high. In this environment, even a child would be infected by the same hatred for the enemy.

1 month 25 day.

noon.

Things went much more smoothly than Su Ming had imagined.

The imperial capital was empty. The dignitaries had fled along unknown paths, leaving only the sole general standing guard.

"The order I received is that no one is allowed to enter the imperial capital."

"..."

Even though he knew there was no one behind him and those he was supposed to protect had all run away, the man still stood there.

"You are the ones who killed the bald guy? Stand up, I would like to meet you for a while."

Perhaps, he was not blindly loyal. He just wanted to see a master. Thousands of people confronted each other, but only Su Ming and he stood out between the two teams.

One side is below the stairs, and the other side is above the stairs. There is a turntable that can be used as a temporary ring.

"You used this strange knife to kill the bald guy? Was it magic?"

His eyes were fixed on the half-meter-long Philosophical Blade that was derived from the halo in Su Ming's hand, and he also drew out the sword at his waist.

Generally speaking, Su Ming is too lazy to talk nonsense, and if he can kill an opponent in one move, he will definitely not make any more moves.

But this guy doesn't seem to know magic. Just physical skills.

"You probably didn't use your full strength. You can use magic, right? Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to beat the bald guy."

"He is a sword master."

"..."

"To be called a swordsman by using such cheap magic, in my opinion... I am far inferior to you. Thank you for your respect. But it is not necessary, please use your full strength."

To be honest, Su Ming really wanted to persuade him to come and work.

But this guy is really a sword fanatic. His swordsmanship is really good, and he is only slightly inferior to Su Ming after using the swordsmanship. If he didn't have the Philosopher's Blade, Su Ming might be at a disadvantage.

"If you could write a new record book."

"Please write that I held out to the end. I lost to someone who was equally skilled in the use of weapons."

"..."

Once he died, the regular troops behind him would not be able to cause much trouble even if they rushed over with low morale. It was too embarrassing. Some people were rushing forward, while others were secretly retreating with weapons. With this kind of fighting style, even if a thousand people faced ten thousand people, they could still win.

"Boss Su Ming!"

"mighty!"

"Boss Su Ming!"

"mighty!"

"..."

Is this still from the Paimeng Sect? Originally, only a few trusted followers were doing this, but now thousands of people are doing it together... Never mind, putting aside other things, morale is definitely higher.

"I am increasingly curious about where you learned these skills. You are first-rate with a knife, and your magic is also first-rate."

Paimeng patted Su Ming's shoulder.

"I would rather have a woman be curious about me than a big, fat man like you."

"Know yourself and your enemy, and you'll win every battle. You said so."

"Why would a love rival want the other person to know everything about him or her?"

"...Damn it, you really are interested in my master's wife!"

"..."

So, are people like this? The truth told a thousand times will be doubted, but a lie told only once will be believed.

1 month 25 day.

in the afternoon.

Climb up the stairs leading to the imperial capital, tie up anyone who is willing to lay down their weapons and take off their armor, and leave a team of people to guard them in case they are about to resist.

"Pfft-"

There is no need to talk nonsense anymore.

As a result, the top leadership of the Principality of Rozalia is in disarray.

"Wow... Ever since you killed the Sword Saint, people have been in a state of panic."

"Everyone is saying that Rozalia is finished..."

"..."

The nobleman kneeling in front of Su Ming told the truth with tears.

The bald guy I killed in the previous save was truly the strongest fighter in this country. To be honest, he was too weak.

1 month 25 day.

in the afternoon.

The main hall in the center of the imperial capital.

Su Ming sat in the seat where the somewhat obese emperor should have sat.

"Hey, is it my turn to sit down?"

"..."

Then change to Paimon.

Look him in the eye again.

"It's not as comfortable as sitting on the sofa in the brothel's private room."

They came to the conclusion almost in unison.

The fat king knelt in front of him, not daring to breathe.

At this point, the rebellion is over... What remains is the beginning of a new kingdom. Today is the new National Day.

"Take him out and behead him tomorrow, and then you can ascend the throne." Paimon got down from his seat and spoke as if it was a matter of course.

"I don't like this position. Opening a brothel and a tavern is my life."

"..."

Su Ming didn't want to be emperor either.

"If you don't want me to be the emperor, then who will? If you want me to be the emperor, the first thing I have to do is to kill my love rival."

1 month 25 day.

Night.

Su Ming interrogated the original emperor of Rozalia alone.

"Originally, I am just a puppet... The Duke has the final say on most matters."

"..."

Now it makes sense.

The family of the bald man who was killed is the one who actually controls the principality.

Doesn't that mean that the person who knew how to get back is already dead? !
"You, you mean the world above ground?"

"I've heard... it's been passed down from my ancestors. As long as you ask for the goddess' blessing, you can go to the wider world above ground."

"Books... Yes, there are books in the cabinet."

"..."

Su Ming got the booklet.

The content is very simple, with a few short stories... People who prayed devoutly every day and believed in the goddess disappeared after receiving blessings and went to the surface world.

There are countless gold, silver and treasures in the world above, and blessings are everywhere.

Nonsense.

There are only 996 and 007 on the ground.

This is a completely useless booklet, it's like something to trick children.

"No, that's not it... Only the statue of the goddess in the imperial capital is real."

"My mother once received a revelation. She was seriously ill, but she recovered overnight."

"..."

The statue he mentioned should be passed through the small door behind the main hall and through the underground passage. It was hanging behind the imperial capital, where it could not be seen by either the Doma Autonomous Region or the Agate Region.

The statue is indeed much more exquisite than the one in the temple, like a large-sized erotic figurine.

Ok.

The goddess' figure is very slender. At least it's E. But her hips are a little less interesting than Jiang Mengying's. But the holy clothes the statue wears...wings and the like, do have a different kind of charm.

There is a kneeling mat in front of the statue. It is very clean. It seems that people come here to pray every day.

But that's about it.

If this is what the rumors say, the way to get out of here... it's pure bullshit.

"Clap."

Looking at the statue of the goddess, Su Ming lit a cigarette and took a puff.

Jiang Mengying was probably already in the Snow Country, and she went back as soon as the mission was completed. But Duoduo... with the protection of Paimeng, who was about to become the emperor, she should be able to live a comfortable life.

Is this kind of thought considered birth?

Forget it.

Look for it again, there may be more ways to go back. An Xiaoxi still hasn't found it.

1 month 25 day.

late at night.

Su Ming didn't care about the captives and the emperor, and left Paimeng to clean up the mess.

Who to execute or how to establish prestige... these are not Su Ming's concerns.

Now, Su Ming was sitting in the mansion of some wealthy and powerful person in the Agate District. His bed was much more comfortable than before.

"..."

Now there is only one problem. I was planning to ask someone else to help find An Xiaoxi. After all, the world is so small, and with An Xiaoxi's current reputation, it is impossible for her to be here and not know where she is.

Just treat it as a brain spasm, and think of Bai Tian and Shou Huangdu, the sword geek, took out the Philosopher's Blade, and the halo was a normal dark blue at first, but turned pink at the end. There was no additional effect. It just changed color.

It's absolutely safe, no need to worry at all. I've been here for so long and haven't heard any rumors about An Xiaoxi... Even if she's a businessman like An Shiyao, she should be well-known. Can you find out about her?
Could it be in the knife?
Even Su Ming himself didn't intend to take it seriously, he just asked casually.

"Xiao Xi, I know you are inside the knife."

It was really just a casual remark. Su Ming himself felt a little confused when he said it.

"..."

However, the blue light of the Philosopher's Blade that was originally summoned changed again... to pink. It was still shaking.

"It's nice to be peeping all the time, right?"

"..."

The halo was flickering again. It seemed to be denying it vehemently, shaking its head.

"..."

Su Ming was silent for half a minute, then he lit a cigarette and spoke again, "Is it really inside the knife?"

"..."

The halo of Philosopher's Blade also stopped flickering and turned red. It was like... I came to my senses and found that my defense was broken after being tricked.

Wait.

If the An Xiaoxi I'm looking for is always by my side, in the Philosopher's Blade, then doesn't that mean...

"squeak……"

The door was pushed open.

It’s Duoduo.

"Brother is a liar!"

"Duoduo knows everything... Women are not just about feet and that's all."

"..."

What is she going to do?
Wearing this kind of loose and translucent underwear, like what Jiang Mengying wore before.

"In this way... Brother, will you be a little interested in Duoduo?"

"I, I also want to be like Sister Jiang!"

“I’m a cook too!”

His face was completely red, and he rushed over regardless. The Philosopher's Blade was put away when the door was opened.

But the knife turned red just now, which proves that An Xiaoxi could at least hear the sound and was really peeping.

Although it didn't get to that stage when I asked them to serve together a few days ago, it was seen clearly.

Are you a human being?

"elder brother?"

"Why... no reaction at all? It was obvious before... my brother was broken?!"

No.

This is the struggle between reason and emotion. If I had a reaction at this time... it would be wrong. I have been spied on for so long. I have seen everything, such as swiping cards and three people together. What does it matter now? "Duoduo will... not be as good as Sister Jiang, but... I will try my best."

What is meow?
"Miss Maynie said..."

Okay, no need to say more.

"wait for me."

Su Ming sat up and gently pushed Duoduo away.

"?"

Facing the latter's somewhat confused and perhaps somewhat lost gaze, he summoned the Philosopher's Blade and took it outside.

Then wrap it in a blanket.

"It's done. You're best at the door."

"..."

The color didn't turn black, but pink instead. Is she really a pervert?

"I'm not asking you to listen to strange noises. I'm planning to have a good talk with Duoduo later."

"..."

Still pink.

"I'm going to have a big fight with her."

"..."

The pink color suddenly became extremely rich, almost lighting up the entire living room.

Is she really a pervert?

It's true. You don't believe any truth at all, but you believe something perverted?
Damn it, who do you think you are?
Su Ming entered the room again.

"We'll talk about the future later."

"Brother... Duoduo won't faint and spoil the fun this time..."

"..."

It's bad, she rushed over with tears in her eyes. Now it seemed that An Xiaoxi had to listen outside.

So where is Jiang Mengying? She usually waits in the house at this time.

"I also eat well... I'm not that skinny."

"..."

Because I lack the reason to reject Duoduo. Or maybe it was a failure last time, but now she took the initiative to grab my hand and put it on the small drum... Never mind. Now that it's over, let it be born. I can only say that it's a good thing that An Xiaoxi is in the knife, she really has some perverted attributes. If it was someone else... the color of the knife would be black, right?

1 month 25 day.

Night.

Temple, Jiang Mengying is here.

"Sister...will I die?"

The current Saint was sitting next to her, tears welling up in her eyes.

"I'm sorry... They forced me to identify my sister, and I..."

"..."

Jiang Mengying didn't care too much. That was all in the past... The most important thing was for her, not Su Ming.

How can a relationship be strong after only three days of teaching?

Let Mr. Ming and the others deal with it however they want.

She didn't come here to listen to the current saint's complaints. She just wanted to wait for the current saint to be taken away with other priests and then look at the statue of the goddess in the temple.

Hands together.

"Please forgive my complacency..."

Ok.

Because you got something you didn't deserve.

Being looked at with such a peaceful and gentle gaze was like poison. It ignited all the emotions that had been accumulated for more than ten years.

If I don't come here to say it again and remember my sins again, I will be lost and forget who I am.

How to express the wish?

They are all related to Mr. Ming.

I want to take a car ride together again.

I want to fold a more exquisite paper crane as a gift...

The result is none of it is atonement, it is all about satisfying oneself.

But if a true wish is required, this is the only one...

"Please protect me and I won't get pregnant."

Ok.

If I get pregnant now, Mr. Ming might be troubled. I wonder if the folk remedy I got from Miss Mei Ni will be useful.

That's all I can do.

He wanted to go back as soon as possible, but when he thought about serving Duoduo with him in the past few days... Duoduo was obviously unable to let go, and it seemed that Su Ming was trying hard to take care of her.

Perhaps it was right to stay here a little longer and give a woman like Duoduo, who was truly worthy of Mr. Ming, a chance to be alone.

1 month 25 day.

late at night.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Jiang Mengying stood up again and bowed to the goddess statue again.

It was cold outside the temple.

She was only wearing a coat, and underneath was the underwear that Su Ming had carefully selected.

If I go back now, I might not have the energy to use myself.

but……

As long as I can hear her breathing so close, I will be satisfied. After I go back...if I don't hate it.

No.

If he is living well, people like me...it would be better for me to just disappear.

[Do you really think so? ]

"..."

At first, Jiang Mengying thought it was just hallucination or a thought that popped up in her mind.

I really think so.

Even though I am attached to him and feel so warm that I don't want to look away even for a second, I shouldn't have the right to do so. Unless Mr. Ming is not doing well in the Snow Country... If he is doing well, my presence will only cause trouble and trouble. He said that his wife came here... For someone like Mr. Ming, his wife must like him very much.

It used to be a dusty treasure, but now it is... shining.

[You should pray that he should not go back. Stay here forever.]

I heard the sound again for the second time.

【Have you forgotten? How did you get here?】

[The original you is already dead. ]

【As the only believer I like, I will help you. 】

"Who?!"

Jiang Mengying turned around suddenly, and the temple was still empty.

Is it an illusion?

I always feel that the goddess statue's originally cold expression has changed... into a smile with a slight smile on her lips.

I never thought about letting Mr. Ming stay here forever... I definitely never thought about it.

"..."

Can't go wrong.

After three years of praying in front of the statue, his original expression was nothing like this.

"I never thought about it like that! I never prayed like that!"

"..."

Even though he shouted towards the temple, there was no response.

The facial expression of the statue was no longer smiling, but returned to the cold and aloof expression that Jiang Mengying was familiar with.

illusion?

I really have never thought about it that way...If I had thought that way, who would I be?
They are not even human beings, let alone qualified to be used.

Is it an illusion?
Have you ever really prayed like that... Is that the true dirty thought in your heart? This kind of...

(End of this chapter)