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This is utterly lawless! It's truly outrageous.

Chapter 122 You don't want the Pompey family to be disgraced, do you, old friend?

Many elders felt incredibly guilty at this moment, after all, how many of them could reach the position of elder with a clean record?

They were afraid that Lista could produce more evidence, including evidence related to them.

At this moment, the elders were unaware that the evidence they were seeing was already the limit of what the night had to offer.

After all, time was too short to find all the senators' criminal records, and it was even more unrealistic to overthrow them all. The deaths of too many high-ranking officials at once could easily affect the stability of Rome.

but--

After the sudden attack the night before, and now this shock, the elders, who were already in a state of panic, were completely unable to react.

At this moment, the rhythm was completely shifted to the night.

The elders were completely under Night's control, and Night had achieved his goal.

Then Ye Xian read out a list of names, all of which involved veterans who had embezzled military funds.

Each time one of their names was read aloud, the corresponding elder's face turned deathly pale, and many of the more timid ones even fainted from fright.

He knew—!

He truly knows everything we've done.

That night, after reading out this batch of names and announcing the various crimes of these elders, the elders whose names were not read breathed a sigh of relief. However, when they saw the meaningful look in the night's eyes, their hearts skipped a beat.

The elders suddenly realized that this was only the first batch!

The list of those who embezzled military funds during the Spanish Civil War is being compiled, but there are other things involved as well.

They dared not gamble on just how much they had actually uncovered...

If Ye were to announce this loudly here, all the elders would be cast into the abyss, bringing shame upon their families.

Just then, Ye slowly walked towards Patriarch Pompey...

This is one of the remaining unnamed elders.

He suddenly whispered in his ear, "For the sake of the gods' mercy, I can give you a way out, and also give the Pompey family behind you a way out."

Your Excellency Pompey, do you wish to become as infamous as Your Excellency Barbos and the others, forever nailed to the pillar of shame in Roman history, thus tarnishing the reputation of the Pompey family?

Or do you want a win-win cooperation?

At this moment, Pompey, the elder of the Pompey clan, narrowed his eyes slightly. He hadn't expected Ye to suddenly approach him and whisper such a thing to him.

Their family clearly has conflicts with Listaye.

"Why are you helping me..." Old Pompey asked through gritted teeth, his face grim.

"There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. Cooperation is the path to mutual benefit, and your family still holds some power and status in the Roman army."

If you were to fall from power and side with me, our power would be even greater.

"If more veterans join our side, the path of reform will be smoother, and we also want to avoid bloodshed and unnecessary losses." Night said, spouting nonsense with a straight face.

In reality, although he had some evidence, he didn't actually have any evidence regarding the Pompey family.

But these elders are easily intimidated.

Ye has given them so many surprises lately, as if he were omnipotent.

Chief Pompey dared not gamble...

His expression shifted between anger and uncertainty, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and made a decision in his heart.

He knew that Listaye had just warned him to take sides.

Old Pompey believed Ye's story and even felt a little smug.

The Pompeii family is quite powerful; otherwise, why would Lista choose to cooperate with them instead of others?

There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests—!! This statement struck a chord with him, further deepening Pompey's understanding of Lister and making him feel that this man was even more terrifying.

That's a truly insightful observation.

Only ambitious individuals with such awareness can climb higher and farther. Compared to gaining the friendship of such a person, Strabo Pompeii's conflicts with him are insignificant.

"Okay, I agree. What do you want me to do?"

"Let me make it clear beforehand, I will absolutely not do anything that would damage the reputation of the Pompeii family," Old Pompeii said in a low voice.

Ye laughed immediately: "A wise choice! If you had chosen to refuse just now, I would have released all the evidence of the elders' crimes one by one, and announced to the world that you had sided with me and helped me expose them."

It's impossible for you to investigate so many elders on your own; this would inevitably involve your family.

You're a smart man, you seized the opportunity, and I'm happy to play with someone as smart as you. I need your cooperation to proactively report any crimes committed by the elders that you know of. You should know what to do—”

what? ! ! !

Pompey was suddenly stunned and dumbfounded.

He suddenly stared wide-eyed in disbelief, looking at the night in horror.

Following Ye's words, I vaguely recalled the scene of being slandered after I rejected Ye.

When that time comes, no matter how much he explains, he probably won't be able to explain it clearly.

If we can sow seeds of doubt in the minds of the senators, the Pompey family will most likely face reckoning after the matter is over.

——! ! !

The despicable man, old Pompey was shocked by the night's despicable and shameless scheming.

He was filled with lingering fear...

He took a deep breath, and with a low, desperate, and angry voice, he growled, "What do you want to do, Lista..."

What's the difference between this and being slandered by you after I rejected you?

If I report the elders' crimes, they—"

"They will see you as a thorn in their side, a traitor, and will do anything to get rid of you afterward."

Even the Pompey family will be implicated, right?

But you are truly naive, Your Excellency Pompey—

Do you think that doing nothing, just making a statement, counts as standing by my side?

Do you know what the Warlords are?

If you cannot demonstrate your sincerity to me, then without the need for any other elders, I can now cast you and the Pompeii family behind you into the abyss.

He shall be forever nailed to the pillar of shame!

Even if you are unwilling to cooperate with me, I think there must be some other families who would be willing to join me.

Hehe... Please believe me, sir, I am an upright person and would never harm you.

I guarantee that afterwards, the Pompey family will not only be free from the suppression and impact of the elders, but may even rise to a higher level.

Do you want to stand with the people like me, as a champion of justice, or do you want to stand on the other side and become my enemy?

That night, he spoke the last two words, "enemy," with great emphasis.

Old Pompey was jolted awake, suddenly becoming clear-headed. He felt an overwhelming sense of despair and pain, as well as—a touch of awe.

He never imagined that he, the patriarch of the prestigious Pompeii family—a top noble family and a member of the High Senate—would one day be threatened, suppressed, and led by the nose by a young man at least thirty or forty years younger than him.

Does he have any other choice?

Chapter 123 Betrayer is More Hateful, Pompey: You Schemed Against Me!

"You've won!" Old Pompey finally agreed, his mood complex and heavy, but he also felt a slight sense of relief the moment he spoke.

Yes--

I'm not afraid of bad quality goods, I'm afraid of having to throw them away after comparing them.

Choosing to cooperate with the other party was extremely risky for the Pompey family, and would also completely offend the other elders.

But if you choose to refuse—

Just as Ye said, he has many options and doesn't have to cooperate with only him.

If other elders were to join the Night faction, they would probably be even more ruthless and cruel, sending Pompey and other families to hell in order to survive, and never allowing them to rise again.

Once you understand your own limitations, you have no other choice.

In addition, old Pompey was actually somewhat afraid of death—! Listaye, that madman, was truly daring to take action.

If he refuses, the fate of Lord Barbos may well be his future.

The thought of that terrible future filled him with dread—as the patriarch of the Pompeii family, possessing supreme power and status, he did not want to die so easily and so early in that position.

He must live, he absolutely must live. If he dies, all that supreme power, status, and wealth will be taken away and inherited by others!

Just thinking about it is worse than letting him die.

"Alright, Pompey—it's time to convict the other elders."

Let me see your abilities; I don't think you need any further help from me.

"Do you still need me to provide you with some necessary evidence?" Ye's smile faded, and he said calmly at the end.

Night, who had already established a certain prestige in Pompey's heart, faced with Pompey's powerful control over human nature...

Not daring to trouble him further, and wanting to make a good impression in front of Ye, old Pompey hurriedly shook his head, indicating that it was not necessary!

This is a small matter; he can handle it himself.

Those old Pompeys who had no dealings with the Pompey family might not know the situation, but he knew all too well what scandals these elders of the families closely associated with his own were involved in, and they were perfect for using as stepping stones.

I'm sorry, old friends.

For the honor of the Pompeii family, and for my sake, go to hell!

A ruthless glint flashed in Pompey's eyes.

After finishing his final whispered words with Ye, the now-untroubled Pompey looked up and noticed that many eyes were fixed on him, their expressions a mixture of suspicion and surprise.

At this moment, everyone was curious about what Ye and Pompey had said to each other.

Pompey's expression just now was truly too rich and fascinating.