In Ark Simulator, why do I always start out as a ruthless person?.

What a sad and tragic fact this is.

"Your Majesty the Wizard King..." The old man couldn't help but call out to the king he once served, muttering to himself:

"Please open your eyes and take a look... at what has become of Leitania?"

……

At the same time, the pub run by Chen Qi was still crowded today.

However, compared with the noisy and bustling atmosphere in the past, the atmosphere in the pub today seems particularly solemn.

Although there were many people drinking in the pub, many of them were injured to varying degrees, and the atmosphere was particularly depressing.

The only TV in the pub was broadcasting the news about Qi's arrest, which also explained the source of the dead atmosphere in the pub.

“Squeak—”

However, what broke the depression was the sound of the back door of the pub being pushed open.

And when the people in the tavern noticed that Jian, with bandages all over his body, walked out, they seemed to have finally found their backbone.

"Sister-in-law..."

“You don’t have to look at me like that.”

"It was me who failed to protect him."

Covered in wounds, Jian looked at the people in front of her. She was in an even more depressed mood than anyone else and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Before Chen Qi was taken away by the Jinlu Law Guards, Jian did try to rescue Chen Qi.

However, even though Mace did not know any Originium skills, she was able to shock the several Golden Law Guards who besieged her with just her physical body and martial arts. But facing the true elite of Leitania, Mace was still helpless.

She, Gertrude, and the other members of the "Sons of the Witch-King" could only watch as their leader was arrested.

And the last orders he gave them before giving up resistance.

"Leave quickly. I will bear all the consequences for you."

"Remember, don't come to rescue me. That will only result in more blood being shed. There is no point."

It was precisely because the leader Chen Qi gave up resistance, and the Golden Law Guards felt that if they arrested Chen Qi, the rest of the people would scatter like the Liberi beasts, and it would not be worth the effort, that they were able to escape.

But, he could only flee in panic like a waste... This was unacceptable to Jian.

Not to mention her, even the people who had been living like ants and only found a little dignity and meaning after following Chen Qi, could not accept this fact.

Could it be that without a leader, they can do nothing?

Jian stared at his palms and the double maces on his waist that were broken by the Golden Law Guard using the Originium technique, and clenched his fists in extreme unwillingness.

Once again, she began to hate her own weakness.

If I could really be as Qi said... strong enough to fight against the Gemini Queens.

This time, they will definitely succeed.

Everything that happened now was because I was too incompetent...

Just when the atmosphere fell into silence again and everything seemed hopeless, someone who had been silent for a long time finally spoke.

"It's too early to give up now."

Gertrude, who was sitting at the bar and had been thinking about something, finally opened her eyes.

This woman should have been imprisoned as an accomplice with Chen Qi, but because of her status as a count and the large sum of money she spent, she was acquitted. After her failure, she was more determined than anyone else at the scene.

But to be honest, after Gertrude fled the scene, there was a moment when she wanted to give up her investment in Chen Qi.

Gertrude felt that she had bet on the wrong horse!

But after calming down, Gertrude did not choose to cut it off immediately - because she knew that even if she did, her image in the eyes of the Gemini Queens would be irreversible.

In their eyes, he was already suspected of being a "remnant of the Witch King", and cutting ties with them would only make him unpopular with both sides.

And after calming down, Gertrude also discovered that something was wrong with Qi.

This guy is so calm!

It seemed as if all these developments were within his expectations.

Could it be that this guy had already guessed that this coup would end in failure?

So why did he start this doomed uprising? What good would it do him?

As an opportunist who decided to help Chen Qi because she believed that he was the legitimate descendant of the Witch King, Gertrude naturally did not have the same high awareness as Mace.

She had never believed in any faith that would save Leitania.

Suddenly, Gertrude had an idea.

Is it reputation?

Yes, he had no other reason except to let more hopeless Leitanians know that he was the one who was willing to stand up for them and to let more people rely on him.

But so what?

He will be tried tomorrow.

And from what Dilov said, he was very confident about this trial and was definitely aiming to bring disgrace to Qi.

Maybe they would even accuse him of some fictitious crime, such as being a foreign spy, in order to undermine the unity of the "Sons of the Witch King".

Unless, he is confident that he can escape from prison?

Or……

Thinking of this, Gertrude suddenly thought of an almost impossible option.

- Could it be that he thought he could win the trial? Let this trial, which was broadcast live throughout Leitania, become his home court?

However, for this option that should have been impossible, Gertrude remembered Qi's gift for inflammatory speaking that could stir the emotions of millions of people in the beer hall.

Is this really... impossible?

……

"Standard bearer, first-class Iron Cross, affected by the purge policy, gifted in public speaking..."

In the twin towers of Trilinterme, the capital of Leitania, a file was placed on the table in front of the "White Queen" of the Twin Queens, Liselotte Ivignad.

That is the file about Chen Qi.

"This is truly a rare talent, Hildegard, what do you think?"

And next to the White Queen, in front of the Black Queen "Hildegarde Helinmart", there was also an identical set of Chen Qi's file files.

But compared to the White Queen who is good at showing kindness, the Black Queen is obviously tougher. She, who is known as the "Second Witch King", also commented coldly:

"But regardless, his actions are treasonous, and he is undermining our rule over Leitania."

"If our intelligence network had not been large enough to detect the anomaly in time, we would not have had time to formulate a response strategy for this riot."

"And his horns..."

The Black Queen stared at the photo of Chen Qi, whose long horns were similar to those of the Witch King. A rare flash of fear flashed across her cold eyes, and she said:

"If we didn't all know that the Witch King had no direct descendants, even I would doubt his bloodline."

"How can there be such a coincidence in this world?"

After all, they are the two people who hold the highest power in Leitania. The twin queens naturally know more about many secrets and will not be confused by some folk rumors.

But even so, perhaps because the shadow brought by the Witch King was too great, the cautious Black Queen still put forward her own opinions.

"But...even if the possibility is very low, it is better to cut the grass and root it out."

"Hildegarde, you are too impulsive." However, the White Queen obviously had other ideas. She looked at Chen Qi's file in her hand and smiled and explained:

“You need to see the values that this person represents.”

"Now, he has become a role model for leading the infected and civilians to fight for their interests. Killing him at this time will only provoke greater civil unrest and allow his influence to continue."

"But what if we can subdue him?"

The White Queen smiled.

"What if we use his influence for our own benefit and make him a hero who has returned to the right path and is under our control and represents public opinion?"

"You want to use him to control the emotions of the civilians?" The Black Queen raised her eyebrows, with a hint of distrust in her eyes.

"He's a dangerous man. Do you really think you can control him?"

"At least compared to killing him, this method can help us get through this difficult time."

The White Queen shook her head. Although her words were gentle, after she finished speaking, the seemingly strong Black Queen could no longer find any reason to refute.

"Moreover, if used properly, he may be able to help us check and balance the nobles."

"These nobles are becoming more and more unscrupulous. Perhaps they need an existence that can make them feel threatened and put some pressure on them."

This is indeed the case. Their rule can no longer withstand greater turmoil.

If that person is really useful...then they must use him.

Chapter 14: Judgment is still my home court

At noon the next day, before the court session began, the city government court was already packed with people.

Inside the courtroom, reporters from various Leitanian newspapers were already prepared, ready to broadcast live to the entire Leitanian people the trial of this man who might be convicted of treason since the Twin Queens took the throne.

The courtroom's gallery was already full, and most of the people there were wearing simple civilian clothes.

These people were civilians who had experienced the strike and march with Chen Qi. After learning that Chen Qi had been arrested, they came here with conscience and courage just to support Chen Qi.

These civilians came with a spirit of almost sacrificing themselves.

They knew that they were here to support a man who was convicted of "treason" in court, and given the impressive working style of the current Letania government, it would probably be difficult for them to leave safely.

And the facts are exactly as they thought.

"The Earl has ordered that the remnants of the 'Son of the Witch King' may not change their ways. Although no one came to break the prison yesterday, they may come to rescue the criminals in court today!"

"All security checks must be done meticulously to ensure that no remnants or people with weapons are allowed to enter the courtroom."

"Once you find a suspicious person, arrest him immediately regardless of his identity!"

Outside the courtroom which was packed with civilians who supported Chen Qi and those who were just there to watch the fun, a viscount actually "lowered his status" and came to take charge of security.

And the team of well-equipped guards in front of him were obviously the private armed forces of the nobles.

And these are just the defenses that are easiest to overcome.

"Hmm... Judging from the movements around us, they probably have set up a lot of Originium Skill Amplification Devices around the court."

"There are also several powerful sorcerers hiding around. They have calculated that you will come to rescue us, so they have made all preparations."

In the audience, Gertrude, who was allowed to attend the trial because she was innocent, pretended to stroll around and looked around attentively. She said to Jian, who sneaked in as a "guard", with a sarcastic look on her face:

"With this kind of formation, as soon as you make a move, you will be suppressed by them. Do you really think you can succeed?"

"How will you know if you don't try?"

The disguised Jian also responded in a very calm voice:

"As long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will go and save him. The worst that can happen is that I will die here."

"Is he so important to you?" Gertrude felt a little unbelievable as she looked at Mace who was so calm even in the face of death.

Gertrude, who had no faith in her heart and no awareness of devoting herself to her ideals, could only think of one possibility and asked tentatively:

"Could it be possible that you have fallen in love with him?"

"... Humph." However, in response to Gertrude's words, Mace snorted coldly with disdain and did not respond.

Love? That was not enough to describe how much that man meant to her.

He helped himself find the value of life.

If it weren't for his words and deeds, she would probably never find out the meaning of her life.

Now, I can devote myself to a goal and a cause like him. Such a death is a luxury that I, a wild child who once struggled to survive in the slums, could not even imagine.

He gave me the value of life, and now I am using my life to exchange for his life. This is fair.

...At least, this is much better than losing him and continuing to turn into an animal that survives only by instinct.