Ark, they don't revolve around you

"I almost died." Xuan Tie's face was gloomy. "In fact, all my subordinates and comrades died. As you wished, the mastermind behind the Rose Press, Mr. Kane."

Hearing the mockery in his tone, the person on the other end of the phone was not angry: "In the face of victory, sacrifice is inevitable."

"Heh." Xuan Tie sneered.

"Come to me, as soon as possible, and don't let anyone notice." There was a hint of joy in the voice on the phone, as if it had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

A patter of rain began to fall, scattering the neon light.

Different from the noise of the past, there seemed to be some kind of fear.

The screen was still broadcasting news about the Demon King without restraint, as if it was deliberately exaggerated or even exaggerated.

"The Demon King destroyed the Four Nations Alliance. He needs to take full responsibility for the death of Silver Spear Pegasus."

Xuan Tie felt that the people of Rose Newspaper were more and more amazing. They mobilized all the forces at hand, including the Wuzhou Alliance, and yet they still publicized their defeat.

The traffic on the road was crowded and the sound of horns was deafening.

Xuantie ignored the noise and walked quietly into the underground.

The corridor was dark, but as a killer, Xuantie did not turn on the lights as he was already accustomed to this kind of view.

Until the end, the lights came on.

The huge light illuminates the square space. The walls are as white as jade, and the dome is made of colored glass, like a magnificent temple.

Under the temple is a tall tower, surging with a hot breath.

This is one of Cavalleriacchi's laboratories, but a coffin is placed there inappropriately.

In front of the coffin, a man in a noble suit raised his head and stared at the countless divided screens in front of him, which seemed to be recording the major blocks of Cavaleliaki.

This man is undoubtedly Kane, the leader of Rose Press.

"Is this how you gather intelligence, Kane?"

"It's just a little trick. Now is the information society. Nothing is more precious than information."

The man who had gained absolute say in the Business Federation in the name of the Devil's Judgment handed over the wine glass and smiled slightly: "This is the first time we have met, Xuantie, you are finally willing to reveal your appearance to me."

"I don't want to hear nonsense."

"How can this be nonsense? Tell me, how did you escape from that devil?"

"I'm a killer, so I'm naturally prepared."

Kane nodded after hearing this.

Xuan Tie spoke again: "I have already delayed enough time for you. Don't tell me that your last trump card is this coffin."

"Not bad, right? This is a tomb from at least a thousand years ago. It took us at least twenty years to dig it out."

Kane's fingertips stroked the coffin, and his rough fingertips brushed across the carved stone.

"Just for a dead man's stuff."

"Don't underestimate the dead, Lord Xuantie. Even if you and I don't want to admit it, a thousand years ago was a mythical era. At that time, the blood of the gods and people was not weak, and one of them could slaughter an entire army."

"That was the time of Pegasus."

"Yes, the gods and men gallop across the earth like a violent storm. From Sargon to Yan, everywhere is ruled by these terrible gods and men."

"And in Casimir, the gods and people surrounded the Pegasus royal family and called themselves knights - this is also the origin of the Knight Country of Casimir."

The man spoke of history in silence, "There is no other country like ours that is centered around a group of knights."

"So what?" Xuan Tie sneered, "The gods' people have all turned to dust, and in the end, the knights still had their authority usurped by you shameless slaves."

"The knights are stupid. In front of capital, they are as humble as ants, just toys." Kane did not hide his contempt. "As businessmen, we can certainly drive them, but they control the power and the army after all."

"Even if the Wuzhou League faced the Silver Spear Pegasus head-on, they would be crushed to pieces, right?"

"So what?"

"So, as merchants, we have always been suppressed. This coffin is the means I prepared to resist the knights. It can completely replace the Silver Spear Pegasus and become the power of Casimir's center!"

The man spread his hands and sighed, "It's just that the crisis of the Demon King is imminent. I have no choice but to use you to waste some time and confuse the Demon King."

"Do you really think that one person can defeat the devil?"

“Isn’t the Demon King just a mere human? He clearly has control over Kazdel, but he’s not raising an army to attack now because he thinks it’s unnecessary.”

"Although I don't want to admit it, sometimes a single powerful person is enough to stir up the land."

The man gestured to the commanders, and they immediately opened the coffin, revealing a being wrapped in armor inside.

The body, which has not decayed for thousands of years, is dressed in the most luxurious armor, with a sword hanging at the waist, and it seems that it will wake up and charge into battle at any time.

"A long time ago, those knights had a habit."

"They often acquire great treasures, but they only leave a portion of them to their descendants, and then build a tomb in an unknown wilderness and bury the treasure with themselves."

"The Knight's Treasure. I always thought it was a story to trick children."

"But it's true. Many noble knights believe that they can still follow their king after death." The man couldn't help but sneer, "A large amount of wealth was wasted by them. These knights are Casimir's sinners."

"The man in the coffin was once a knight?"

"This is--"

Kane, who was still immersed in explaining the world of Casimir, felt a chill down his spine.

Because the person who asked the question was not Xuantie, but a man as invisible as a shadow.

He looked at the knight in the coffin curiously, blinked, turned around and smiled and asked: "Is this what you hope to defeat me with?"

He sighed: "You Terrans are really interesting. You always like to use things from the ancients."

The man's lips trembled as he uttered his name: "Zhuang Ning...Demon King?"

"Yes, but I still hope you can call me Doctor, Mr. Kane."

Zhuang Ning stood up, looking as if he was listening attentively, "Don't mind me, just continue to solve your doubts for the Xuantie throne."

"You shouldn't be here!" A look of panic flashed across Kane's face.

The reason why he asked the Wuzhou Alliance to do those things was to confuse the Demon King, but this person still showed up openly!

"You think you've avoided my eyes and ears, but I've always been very sensitive to strong people, so I followed Xuantie all the way."

Zhuang Ning smiled and said, "Go on, don't waste your time. I want to know what you have prepared to deal with the knight you despise so much, Mr. Citizen."

Kane's throat went dry and his hands clenched into fists.

The heavy pressure pressed down on his head, making him dare not raise his head, but he still tried his best not to appear too out of control, and whispered: "This is the most powerful monster in ancient times."

"He has the power to defeat the Silver Spear Pegasus alone."

"Your Excellency the Demon King." Here, the man suddenly made up his mind, his eyes were like torches, "I want to be attached to you!"

"I said no surrender." Zhuang Ning's eyes narrowed because of his smile. "Besides, don't you believe that the knight in your coffin can defeat me?"

"As a businessman, I can accept big bets, but a win-win situation is what I seek!"

The leader of the Business Union gnashed his teeth and said, "What I hate most are those knights who hold on to power and are unwilling to give it up."

"They have controlled this country for a thousand years. Why should they give it to you?" Zhuang Ning raised his eyebrows.

"Because in fact, we are more advanced and we can make life better for the people of Casimir!"

The man argued, "Have you seen Colombia, sir? Colombia doesn't have much heritage, but the food wasted in their cities in a year is enough to feed the entire Bolivar!"

"This is the advantage of business, the advantage of the market, the advantage of technology, and the advantage of freedom. Casimir, who is completely free from the constraints of knighthood, can completely replace Colombia in this aspect. Those decadent countries, Victoria, Letania, and Ursus don't understand. This is capital!"

"Go on?" Zhuang Ning became interested.

The man's eyes lit up. "Without the knights, the tentacles of the Business Federation can reach all of Casimir. We can recruit more outstanding talents, and market competition will bring better products and services!"

"And you can lead us. The unknown technology in your hands can shine brightly in Casimir, Demon King!"

"I'm not interested."

"If you want to judge mortals, you can do so. After all, they are just worker ants attached to the waves. It doesn't matter if there are more or fewer of them." Kane said in a deep voice.

"You were earlier extolling the virtues of commerce."

"This is the advantage of business, sir." The man behind the scenes, who called himself a citizen, said calmly, "In fact, with the advancement of technology, even a little bit of blessing flowing from our fingertips is supreme luck for those mortals who do nothing."

"After the Victorians created the Originium Engine and the concept of the market, didn't their lives become better? They had more abundant food, entertainment, intercity networks, and knight competitions!"

The man's sneer did not conceal his contempt, "They can even approach the knights who used to look down on them!"

"This is their happiness, Demon King. You understand these principles better than me, right? Work creates value, and entertainment makes life enjoyable. This is what we, the Business Federation, give them, not those ridiculous knights!"

"So, you want to invite me to expand your theory?" Zhuang Ning's expression became more and more strange, and he couldn't help laughing. "What a great blueprint. To be honest, among all the people I have come into contact with, few have such ambition as yours."

"Capital means expansion. Casimir's only enemy is Colombia." Kane leaned forward devoutly. "Devil, do you agree with me?"

"You're a very good speaker." Zhuang Ning's smile became increasingly cold, "But I don't like it."

"Why?" A look of disappointment appeared on Kane's face.

"Do you need a reason?" Zhuang Ning shook her head quietly, "I just don't like it."

"But even if you really own the whole world, you still need someone to carry out your will. Apart from us, do you want to choose the knight?"

"Compared to the knights, you are indeed an improvement. No one can deny that."

Zhuang Ning sneered and repeated word by word, "But I don't like it."

"So cut the crap, I don't care."

Under the tremendous pressure, Kane's knees bent and he pressed them to the ground as if he was surrendering.

Then, his entire back was bent and he was prostrating himself.

"After all, no knight or merchant has the right to negotiate with me, Mr. Citizen."

"The only power you have is resistance." The voice became indifferent. "Now, start your plan and show me the surprise you have prepared for me."

"You lunatic!" Kane lost his composure and started to curse, "You devil! You are worse than the knight!"

"You will die. I will kill you and all the knights, leaving only the gladiators for spectators!" The merchant actually began to crawl, climbing up towards the coffin little by little. "And you, Demon King, you will pay the price for your arrogance!"

He was like a rusty robot, taking out a bottle of blood from his waist.

"Cyril Linguang's blood?" Xuan Tie muttered instinctively, "You actually did such a thing."