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

It was in order to please the electors and consolidate their positions that the twin queens gave the electors the wealth that rightfully belonged to them.

He also said that they should resist and they must resist.

We must not let the blood of the heroes be shed in vain, and we must not let the heroes bleed and shed tears.

The people of Leitania must fight to the last moment for themselves and for the country they love!

Leitania should be protected by those who truly love her!

Offstage, Marcus listened in a daze as the man made one rebellious statement after another, which was so outrageous that it could even be considered treason in the city. However, he felt his blood boiling in his chest, making him feel overwhelmed.

Because the man on the stage said the words that he had suppressed in his heart for a long time but dared not say!

The man seemed to see through his heart, and every word he said hit the softest part of his heart, making him unable to help but applaud and cheer.

During that speech, Marcus cheered at the top of his lungs, and his hands were swollen from clapping so excitedly.

But when the man called on everyone to join their resistance organization, Marcus, who was already extremely excited, was pulled back by his own rationality.

I am different from them.

The reason why these people in front of us are willing to gather together and rebel against the Gemini Queens is because they have nothing.

But what about yourself?

Although I have suffered unbearable injustice, I still have a family and loved ones.

I can't be like them and give up everything to fight for a future that is bound to fail.

But Marcus had to admit that he admired their courage.

Especially the man who dared to say those words and led them to resist, whose name seemed to be "Qi".

So the next day, Marcus came to the tavern again as promised and became another guest who came specifically to listen to Qi's speech.

He thought, even if his position did not allow him to support Qi.

But at least he could support them in his own way.

But today, just before Marcus was about to push open the door of the hotel, his shoulder was pressed down by someone behind him without any warning.

"—You are Marcus, right?"

"There's someone you're very interested in who's also looking for you. How about giving him a favor and meeting him?"

Although the tone was that of negotiation, the power that made Marcus feel unable to resist made him realize that he might have been exposed.

Just when Marcus thought that death would be waiting for him, he was taken to the back entrance of the tavern.

And there, a figure that Marcus was very familiar with was quietly waiting for him.

"You are……"

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Marcus."

Chen Qi looked at the stranger in front of him who applauded his speech yesterday, and maintained a calm and gentle smile.

"I think I should know you, Mr. Marcus."

Chen Qi signaled with his eyes that the man holding Marcus's mace should let down his guard, and then he personally poured Marcus a glass of wine.

These should have been normal little actions, but they seemed extremely strange to Marcus.

How could Qi, who was like a natural leader on stage and could easily stir up the emotions of hundreds of people, actually have such a friendly and kind side?

Just this alone calmed Marcus's uneasiness a little, and he subconsciously relaxed his vigilance and replied:

"See? No, I don't think we have..."

"It was in the army. A comrade who fought alongside me in the Second Army told me that he had a younger brother named Marcus."

Chen Qi did not give Marcus a chance to refute. With just one simple sentence, he hit the softest spot in Marcus' heart.

"Unfortunately, he didn't survive. When we found him, his heart had been pierced by the Gauls."

"Later, my comrades and I applied for a second-class medal for him. I think you should have received it."

"...Yes, I got it."

When talking about his brother, all of Marcus's psychological defenses almost collapsed instantly. He just laughed bitterly and said sarcastically in a resentful tone:

"But what good is that thing? Can that *Letanian slang* thing be compared to my brother's life?"

"Because of that thing, he died on the battlefield, but the government refused to recognize his achievements at all, just because this medal was awarded during the time of the Witch King!"

"He fought for his country and died on the battlefield, but what's the point?! What's the point?!"

In the last sentence, Marcus' voice sounded like a roar, venting his resentment and injustice.

Jian, who was not good at speaking, looked at Marcus's figure that was almost unable to stand, and didn't know how to start, so he had to remain silent.

"—No, it's not meaningless, Mr. Marcus."

"This means that your brother is a hero of Leitania. Maybe the people in the upper echelons won't remember a small pawn like him, but the Leitanians will all remember who is protecting them."

Chen Qi lifted up Marcus' shoulders so that the strong man could look directly into his eyes.

"And everything we do is to ensure that the blood of the heroes is not shed in vain."

"Mr. Marcus, are you willing to fight with us again for your wronged brother and for Leitania?"

However, at the moment when Marcus raised his head with tears in his eyes, in the darkness, he finally saw Chen Qi's full appearance up close.

Almost immediately, his eyes were attracted by Chen Qi's horns with bloodshot marks.

For a moment, Marcus's eyes were dazed.

He had seen these horns.

Or rather, have you seen someone who looks very similar to these horns?

The man in the portrait that can be seen in almost every household in Leithania has horns very similar to Chen Qi's.

That is the portrait of the Witch-King.

In an instant, a horrible guess emerged in Marcus' mind.

Looking at Chen Qi in front of him, his eyes were firm and he looked like a natural leader, ready to fight for Leithania.

The image of the arrogant and overbearing wizard king in the portrait, who seemed to be the most powerful and authoritative wizard in the world, gradually overlapped with Qi in front of him...

"you you you……"

The overly horrible speculation echoed in Marcus' mind, making his tongue tied at this moment.

After all, his conjecture was too bizarre and too terrifying.

It’s a pity that Chen Qi was unaware of Marcus’ excitement. He thought Marcus was just hesitating.

This was also within his expectations.

"Relax, Mr. Marcus. We don't need you to abandon your family and career, let alone charge to the front. I won't let the heroic brothers bleed again."

"You just need to use your connections and relationships to provide us with some inside information."

"For example...are there any civilians who have been harmed by the Twin Queens' policies like us and can be absorbed by us?"

"Even the disgruntled little nobles who are overthrown because of the Witch King's rule... these are what we need."

After saying this, Chen Qi seemed to think that this was not enough, and added his own chips.

"Of course, we won't let you work for nothing. I'm willing to give you 50 ducats for one piece of useful information."

"Although it's not much, please believe me, this is the limit of what I can offer. Our funding is not very sufficient. Of course, you can refuse it now."

"We won't murder you. You can go home without worry. Our organization doesn't force anyone to join."

After Chen Qi finished speaking, he thought that he had shown enough sincerity, and the rest depended on Marcus' own wishes.

But what Chen Qi didn't expect was that Marcus in front of him calmed down unexpectedly after taking some quick deep breaths.

He only asked Chen Qi one question.

"Excuse me...if you really want to overthrow the Twin Queens."

"Aren't you afraid that people will accuse you of treason?"

"…Treason?"

However, Marcus' question made Chen Qi and Jian laugh.

Needless to say, Leitania has never treated her well, and overthrowing Leitania is purely her personal interest.

As for Chen Qi... he is indeed a Leitanian in this life, but his understanding of "country" far surpasses that of everyone else in this world.

"Mr. Marcus, a failed rebellion is treason, but if it succeeds, we are a revolution."

"I don't want to whitewash our actions, but I know that justice lies in the hearts of the people. Whether we will be remembered in history or infamous, history will give us a fair judgment."

"Mr. Marcus, don't look at me. Think about what happened around you and what you saw. Do you think our actions are treason or a revolution for justice?"

This is not a difficult question.

As soon as Chen Qi finished speaking, Marcus' mind almost automatically flashed through all the injustice and anger he had experienced and witnessed since the Witch King was overthrown.

He thought again of the hundreds of people in that small beer hall who were as indignant as he was and were fighting to save themselves.

The answer gradually emerged in Marcus' mind.

He understands.

Everything you do will never be wrong!

"I understand."

"Long live the Witch King!"

Almost at the moment he figured it out, Marcus, with his blood boiling, subconsciously saluted in a military manner towards Qi, the person he believed had a close relationship with the Witch King.

But the next second, Marcus felt something was wrong.

After all, I have now rebelled against the Twin Queens, and this military salute to the highest authority in Leitania is not appropriate here.

Since you have decided to rebel, you must change all your past habits, including the way of saluting.

At this moment, as if a flash of inspiration had occurred to Marcus, the scene he witnessed in the tavern flashed through his mind.

The gestures of those who raised their fists or glasses to show their approval after Chen Qi's speech.

Marcus immediately thought of a new salute that would be most suitable for them.

He stood straight in a military posture, and raised his right hand under the confused gazes of Chen Qi and Jian!

"Letania! Long live!"

Chen Qi: “…”

...Why this posture?

I remember that the Leitanian salute didn't seem to be like this?

Marcus, are you making fun of me?

Chen Qi was speechless as he looked at Marcus's familiar movements, but he couldn't speak up to stop the enthusiasm of this new member...

...But perhaps, this is fate.

If what the Leitanians need now is madness, then this may be the inevitable outcome.

And if I really want to take this path, I will be much luckier.

This is Terra, after all.

The Terrans probably can't beat me who have so much historical knowledge to support them.

——What's more, the Jews have no objection, so what can he say?

In the end, Chen Qi, who had given up hope, also raised his arms and responded to the excited Marcus in front of him.

"Long live Leitania."

Chapter 9: Son of the Witch King

"Aren't you worried at all that Marcus will betray you?"

Inside the tavern, Chen Qichang was wiping his wine glass after finishing a day's work, while Jian, who was studying calligraphy seriously at the side, asked him about his confusion.