Forty-nine rules of the end times

Chapter 343 Ye Lianka's Conditions
The capital of Cisalpineia.

After arriving, Guan Tong felt that the atmosphere here was much more serious than in other cities in Sisia.

The street drunks that are common in other Sisya cities are almost nowhere to be seen here. Instead, patrols composed of soldiers and drones are everywhere, checking the identity of any suspicious person.

He was questioned once, but the patrol team soon seemed to receive orders from their superiors, knowing his special status, and let him go.

He arrived at the National Museum of Sisya, where the enormous statue of the conqueror in front of the building now only had half a body remaining, with the upper body missing.

Guan Tong didn't know why Ye Lianka had asked him to meet here. Just as he was thinking about it, he heard footsteps behind him.

He turned his head and saw a strange young woman walking towards him.

She stopped beside Guan Tong, gazing at the broken statue: "The statue of the conqueror emperor, once a source of pride for the people of this country, was destroyed after the first rule of the apocalypse. It shows that in the face of true disaster, human reason is truly unreliable."

"..."

The young woman turned to look at Guan Tong: "Long time no see, teacher."

"you……"

"Have I forgotten the effects of the props the teacher gave me?"

"I see."

Guan Tong realized that the strange woman in front of her was Ye Lianka, who had used the [Passerby Transformation Device].

"There are many people watching me now, and it would not be wise for me to meet my teacher in my original form."

"I see."

"The transformation only lasts for 3 hours, so let's finish what we have to say within that time. Please, teacher."

Ye Lianka gestured for Guan Tong to follow her into the museum, and Guan Tong did not refuse, walking in with her.

Just like the dilapidated statues outside, the inside of the museum was also in a state of chaos.

Many display cases were smashed and destroyed, and many exhibits were missing, leaving only blank screens for introductions.

"After the rules were introduced, the people of this country went into a frenzy for a period of time, destroying almost everything that could be destroyed. After things stabilized, my father deliberately preserved the museum as it was, without restoring it."

"Is this something you want to learn from?" Guan Tong asked.

"Yes. He wants people to remember how much damage unleashed emotions can do to a country and civilization."

"It sounds like your father is a wise man."

“He was a wise man, but also a father,” Yelena said. “So when he received news of Rijeka’s death, he was both saddened and angry.”

Seeing that Ye Lianka was getting to the point, Guan Tong did not dodge the question.

"Before he died, he said that his family, or rather your family, would not let me go. What I told him was that this feud started because of him, and his death meant it was over. If his family continues to stir up new feuds, then..."

"Then you won't back down, right, teacher?"

Guan Tong looked at Ye Lianka. Although it wasn't the latter's face, she could transform but couldn't replicate the eyes and temperament.

“No,” he said.

Yelena nodded and continued walking forward.

Guan Tong followed her, and soon they arrived at a booth.

Unlike the other booths, this booth featured an ugly boulder with inscriptions. The boulder appeared incredibly heavy and sturdy, which may explain why it hadn't been damaged in the chaos.

"This stone has a name, it's called the 'Stone of Arahant Hatred,' do you know it, teacher?"

Guan Tong shook her head: "I don't know."

"It's a story from Sisyah. Long ago there was a king named Arahat, whose son was arrogant and domineering because of his status as a prince. He bullied the weak, and the people were oppressed but dared not resist because of their noble status."

"Later, the prince went hunting one day and met a passerby. He took a fancy to the passerby's bow and arrows and tried to take them, but the passerby shot him to death with an arrow."

“Afterwards, Abraham was furious and wanted to avenge his son. But the passerby had already disappeared. To remind himself to remember the hatred, Abraham carved the incident on a stone. This is the stone.”

Guan Tong listened silently. He didn't know Ye Lianka's purpose in saying all this, so he continued to listen.

“If my father were still the consul, he would have become the new Araham, relentlessly pursuing you, the teacher, to avenge his children. But now I am the new consul, and Rijeka was an enemy who once tried to kill me and Sgorchin, and even my grandmother was his accomplice.”

"..."

Guan Tong saw Ye Lian clench her fist, and he could even feel that the temperature around her body dropped several degrees.

It is clear that her competition with Rijeka was more brutal than imagined, and the resulting emotional changes caused her to unconsciously use her abilities.

He didn't know Yelena's abilities. But hearing her say this, he knew that the two sides wouldn't fall out over Rijeka, which was what he wanted to see.

“I spoke the truth in my message,” Yelena said. “I’m glad Rijeka died. It’s just that some people think I did it and are trying to force me to give an explanation. Do you understand what I mean, teacher?”

Guan Tong's eyes narrowed.

"Yelenka, do you want me to help you eliminate your rivals? You should know that's impossible."

He then realized that Yelena's purpose in coming to see him today was to win him over.

“You’ve misunderstood,” Yelena said, shaking her head. “I won’t ask you, teacher, to kill anyone. I just have a suggestion.”

"What suggestion?" "Stay in Cissia." Yelena said bluntly, "Even if I don't pursue the assassination, the Konia family and Rijeka's former subordinates will investigate, which will be very disadvantageous for you, teacher."

“You have long since left the academy. Without its protection, you may encounter danger. I know you are an exceptionally capable teacher, but even a tiger is powerless against a pack of wolves.

"..."

“If you, teacher, are willing to stay in Sisya, in this ‘blind spot’ environment, with my cover, they won’t be able to find you. Besides, I also need your help, teacher.”

"Yelenka, you are already the supreme ruler of Sisia, do you still need my help?"

“It is necessary.” Yelena said sincerely, “Back then, most people in Sisia thought Rijeka would win and sided with him. Even if I became the governor, my foundation would still be insufficient.”

"Although I have a capable assistant like Sigourin, she is usually responsible for protecting me and is too busy to do anything else. If you, teacher, are willing to stay, I don't need you to do anything else. As long as you can take Sigourin's place and ensure my personal safety, I can do things without worry."

"..."

Guan Tong remained silent.

His impression of Yelena had changed drastically since their last meeting at the academy.

At the academy, she was a student who focused solely on practicing her mental powers and rarely spoke.

Now, as the regent, she is demonstrating the qualities expected of a regent.

Seeing that Guan Tong did not reply, Ye Lianka was not in a hurry and changed the subject.

"Based on my understanding of the teacher, this contact with me is not just about Rijeka."

"...That's right. I want to contact that alien intelligent entity to ask questions."

The moment he uttered those words, a sharp glint flashed in Yelena's eyes.

Although she knew Guan Tong must have something else to ask her, she never expected it to be this.

"Teacher, are you kidding me?"

"No."

"Teacher, you should know that anyone who asks a question to an extraterrestrial intelligent being must be someone designated by the Human Alliance. The question must also be one that the Human Alliance has decided upon through meetings and voting."

"I know."

"You should also know that this alien intelligent entity, which asks questions by eating people, is currently on the territory of Sisia. If it gets out of control, the entire nation of Sisia will face a huge threat."

Guan Tong didn't speak. He raised his palm, and a whistle appeared in his hand.

He put the whistle to his lips and blew it, and three undead figures appeared silently.

"...A living dead?"

Yelena saw their red eyes and immediately recognized them as the undead monsters that appeared in the rules of the Night of the Living Dead.

“That’s right,” Guan Tong said. “In the rules of the [Silent Moment], after they make a sound, the Sound Hunter appears and attacks them.”

Ye Lianka was incredibly intelligent and immediately understood the meaning behind Guan Tong's words.

"Teacher, are you saying that you want to use them to replace humans and parasites, and provide them as food for extraterrestrial intelligent beings? Can this whistle summon an unlimited number of undead?"

“It’s not unlimited; blowing it will consume mental energy. As for whether it can be used as food, that needs to be tested on-site… So if I can ask a question, I’ll start with ‘What’s your name?’—a question that has already been verified twice.”

Yelena's eyes flashed: "Asking this question would be best if it succeeds. If it fails, it will only consume a few more parasites."

“That’s right,” Guan Tong said. “And if we fail and confirm that the undead cannot be used as food, I will immediately give up my right to ask more questions and will never ask a second question.”

Guan Tong was being sincere. Although he had questions he wanted to ask, he wouldn't ask them if the price was paid by someone else.

Those parasites were captured with great difficulty by various countries. Why should he waste them for his own selfish desires? Not only would others not agree to it, but he himself would not do it.

"..."

Yelena did not answer immediately this time, but pondered.

She would never have agreed to Guan Tong's request, because it would have risked the lives of countless citizens.

But when Guan Tong demonstrated the ability to summon the undead and explicitly stated that they had once been treated as humans under a certain rule, the situation became somewhat different.

Ye Lianka remained silent for a long time, then looked at Guan Tong and said, "Teacher, if I agree to give you a chance to ask a question, will you accept my offer?"

"...Are these the conditions you proposed?"

"No. But teacher, you should know how much pressure I'm under for agreeing to this."

Guan Tong knew that Ye Lianka was right.

From her perspective, the pressure of letting someone who doesn't know what questions they might ask approach an extraterrestrial intelligent being is indeed enormous.

"……it is good."

Guan Tong made a promise.

“I will not let you bear this pressure for nothing. I promise you, I will stay in Cissia to protect you until your position as governor is completely secure.”

(End of this chapter)