The Demon Swordsman 2
Ch. 345 - Trust and Betrayal
"It has been a long time since the 18th district received the achievements and rewards of Emperor Yin. Actually I'm seeing you because there's one or two things that might interest you."
General-18 began to explain. "The 19th general from the south has fallen due to fighting on the territorial waters with the alliance of the Wei Empire. They were attacked with scientific weapons that had deadly poison. Currently their condition is not so stable and in the coming period will be the election of new district leaders."
"I don't catch any connection with our current conversation."
He understood that Xin Chen had not known anything about the complicated system of government in the Qing Empire.
"You must understand about the promotion system, don't you?"
Xin Chen nodded.
"I will appoint you as a subordinate first so that you can gain a position in the Empire. After that I'm sure they'll glance at your potential, you'll have to do your best to earn their trust. Until the election of the new district lord, you get that place."
"It looks suspicious." Xin Chen Wanted to immediately reject this troublesome thing, but he also wanted to find out the reason the 18-year-old looked so desperate. Especially to talk about something important like this to a new person like him.
"I'm sure only you can duel against Feng Zi. The right hand of the district lord-1 who had the ambition to destroy this district."
General-18 knew this matter was complicated to the point that it was difficult to explain to a new person like Xin Chen. He explained in detail and firmly.
Each district was required to compete by training superior soldiers who would be tasked with protecting the border region as well as anticipating an imperial internal attack. Thanks to the strength of this soldier, it is no wonder the Qing Empire rarely gets chaos due to attacks from a group of black warriors like the Shang Empire.
The high power and influence of government in this Empire made the territory of the Qing Empire well controlled. With that, every year they employ many soldiers. In this place there were barely any other imperial people entering. Strict and awake surveillance is carried out 24 hours every day.
It said the war, which would take place in less than a month, would use at least forty percent of the Empire's military might. There have been some vacant posts lately because the Wei Empire began to move. The news of the Dark Dragon's power as well as the Demon Sword residing in the Qing Empire made the other party feel threatened.
If the Qing Empire continued to gather strength to rival the other two Empires, it was not impossible for them to intend to fight over territory using such power. The Yin Emperor who ruled the Qing Empire was said to be extremely infatuated with power. He will do everything he can to bring down his enemy. Not only about the seizure of territory, but also about the seizure of the seven heavenly heirlooms.
With the high competition between districts, there were some people who wanted to get rid of the position of General-18 or even destroy the district-18. So that his territory and power in that place will be taken over by other districts.
District-1 is known for its ruthless and merciless rulers. Almost all of his soldiers were trained desperately in the true meaning of death. They were forced to fight to kill their own comrades, train their body strength in extreme ways and multiple trials that risked their lives. If only Xin Chen and the others entered the district some of them might not be able to survive alive. It was recently heard that the lords of the 1st district slaughtered fifty people on the first day of selection. Almost merciless.
The talk about District-1 is endless. But it was precisely the ruler of that region that Yin Emperor liked the most. Until Emperor Yin did not hesitate to give the territory to the right hand of the ruler of the famous district-1 as cruel.
"District-19 is located next to this district. They were quite spacious and had almost the same power as district-1. Just imagine they're conspiring to destroy this place."
"Can it be done?"
"In this place whoever is strong is considered. The weak have no guarantee of life. You see those who live in the countryside or the cities? Do you think weak people like them will be protected?"
The 18th general could not guess what Xin Chen was thinking at the moment. He did discuss something complicated. He had actually talked about this to Yan Xue but that man had once been made to die while fighting against Feng Zi. If only he could intervene, he probably would. But his position as ruler did not allow himself to be rash. Therefore General-18 needed another strong person to be able to get rid of Feng Zi before that person destroyed them all.
"If that person named Yan Xue is the main warrior, then who is your right hand?"
"I have a right hand." General-18 finally discussed the man. Actually Xin Chen knew who he was but pretended not to know. Because to him that figure was quite threatening to his disguise. Moreover, from the very beginning he had already said blatantly that he would spy on himself, Wei Feng, Yu Xiong and also Youji.
"But he never took an oath of allegiance to the Empire. With whatever threat I give. I think the strong people in this district are so hard to find. But once it shows up it just gives me a headache."
The man began to have headaches considering the district's endless troubles. The soldiers whose work was just partying and making a lot of mistakes, unbelievable right hands and great people who wanted to take him down.
General-18 did not name the person, which is clear at this time that the man often left the district. He's been called to the center almost every week to take care of some data. He seems to have gained the trust of important people. It was just that when General-18 said about Feng Zi, he was not willing to take part in the fight for the position of district-19 ruler.
"I can tell you my right hand is not a fighter. He only had above average intelligence and was also good at speaking in front of the crowd. That way he easily gained people's trust."
" It seems I would also say unwilling. Remembering my only purpose here is to become a soldier and go home after the war is over. We came by duress and had to go home safely."
"The choice of the 19th district ruler is still quite long. I'll give you some time to think. If you want you can be my subordinate. Your life will be assured by being a regular soldier." General-18 almost forgot something.
"You remember, you haven't made any vows? If you don't do it I won't let you get out of here alive."
"I swear allegiance to the ruler of the 18th district for the trust that has been given to me."
'And I will betray after that trust was destroyed before the war.'
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