Warhammer, I'm a nanny, not your father!

Zoris opened fire, and a hail of gunfire followed.

The city defense forces were a little slow to react and also opened fire.

No matter what, empty the magazine first.

The torrential rain of bullets tore the magnificent carriage to pieces, wood chips and broken iron splattered inside the carriage, and blood seeped out through the cracks in the door, forming dark red pools on the stone pavement.

"You, go and take a look." The deputy selectman pointed at a soldier.

The soldier pulled open the broken car door, and a corpse in a purple robe slid onto the soldier.

The soldier saw his blood-stained face clearly and said in a trembling voice, "It's the Second Chanzhi!"

He leaned over to look inside the carriage again, "And his wife and children!"

Zoris waved his hand expressionlessly. "Pull the carriage into the alley, out of the way. Clean up the bloodstains, too. Be quick."

When a riot breaks out in the city, it is human nature to seek profit and avoid harm, and everyone will want to hide.

But the city gates were already under martial law, and they had given repeated warnings, but the other party still tried to force their way through the gates. Isn't this just a guilty conscience?

Even if the one who died was the Second Chanzhi, he deserved it. If you didn't assassinate him, why are you running away?

The deputy selectman suggested, "Why not just let the carriages block the road? That would make an example of someone else."

Zoris: "If we keep blocking the way, won't they get scared and stop coming?"

The deputy selectman was stunned when he heard this. Isn’t this their purpose?

"Hiss!" The deputy official took a deep breath in sudden realization. It seemed like you were trying to sting for enforcement!

The deputy selectman lowered his voice and said, "This is not good. What if the matter gets out of hand and the tyrant blames us?"

Zoris: "That's how we at the Anvil Battalion operate. Execute first, report later. This is a royal decree! The city defenders don't have to fire. I'll take all the blame!"

Perturabo was assassinated, and he no longer cared about right or wrong.

Anyone who wants to leave the city now is an accomplice!

……

Dammecus did not rush back to the palace as the city was still in too much chaos.

Since the mastermind dared to assassinate the tyrant in public, he might have other plans.

The assassins in the troupe have been eliminated, and the theater is the safest place at this moment.

The army and the Anvil Battalion are guarding the periphery, and Wop and Perturabo are in charge inside, so the sense of security is extremely high.

I have the peerless Admiral Perturabo, who dares to hurt me?

Wop: "Send someone back to the palace first and check for hidden dangers along the way to prevent assassins from planting explosives or setting ambushes along the way."

Perturabo ordered coldly, "Secure all absent sages and their families. If they resist, kill them without mercy."

Dammex: "Do as they say!"

Dammecus was fascinated by theatrical performances, as were most of the other nobles.

It is really abnormal that only two of the Twelve Sages came when the most famous theater troupes from other city-states came to perform in Rocks.

Even if some of them cannot attend due to some urgent matters and plan to watch the performance on another day, all ten participants should not be absent at the same time.

They may not be the masterminds behind the assassination, nor may they have participated in planning the assassination, but they are at least aware of it.

Knowing that the tyrant was in danger yet choosing to remain silent, they probably also hoped that Dammecus would be assassinated.

Damex has always been tolerant of the intelligence and is willing to negotiate as long as it does not affect its core interests.

But the assassin actually dared to openly assassinate the tyrant. He is no longer an ordinary traitor and must be dealt with severely!

Dammecus wanted to liquidate them all, but this was not a liquidation, it was just cutting out the rotten flesh for Locke!

Those who know about the crime but fail to report it are guilty of the same crime as the knife attacker!

Since they have the intention of rebellion, the tyrant does not need to flatter them any longer.

After all, Rocks is the royal Rocks. No matter how powerful Canzhi is, he can only be under the royal authority.

If he is determined to settle accounts, no one can stop him.

Enan and Mondak were in the theater at the moment. They were forced to share the same danger with the tyrant in the assassination, which invisibly cleared their own suspicion.

Although Dammecus will not give up the pursuit of them, as long as they can withstand the scrutiny and prove their innocence, they will surely rise step by step in the future.

It's a blessing in disguise.

Enan ranks low among the Senzhi, while Mondak is an outsider and is not welcomed by other Senzhi. He is also the most loyal Senzhi to Dammex.

The Anvil Camp and the Palace Guards worked together to take control of all the city gates, making it easy to capture Chan Zhi.

Within just one hour, all nine absent council members were arrested and taken to the theater.

Except for the ninth person who had his hands tied tightly with thick ropes and twisted behind his back in a messy manner, the other eight people were not tied up, but their faces were pale.

Dammecus frowned, "Where is the second wisdom?"

Perturabo: "The Second Cenzhi has entered the city gates without authorization. The Anvil Battalion has executed him on the spot, in accordance with wartime regulations."

The Anvil Camp has already reported to him that the body is still at the city gate and has been identified.

Dammecus said "Oh", it would be better to die, but it was a pity that the other wise men did not break into the city gate without permission.

If they were all dead, there wouldn't be so much trouble.

Damecus's gaze pierced Claudio's face like a knife, and his voice was filled with gritted teeth: "Claudio, I gave you the position of counselor and have treated you well. Why did you betray me?"

Claudio sneered sarcastically, "It's just a matter of success or failure. I don't have much to say!"

"I did it this time, I admit my mistake!"

Wop looked him in the eyes and slowly shook his head, "No, not you."

Wop could tell at a glance that he didn't have that ability; he was very good at judging people.

"It's me!" Claudio suddenly struggled excitedly. He lost, but no one could deny him!

Wop: "You hired the assassin?"

"Although I didn't hire the assassins, I was the one who leaked the information to them!" Claudio was quite proud, straightening his back and looking up. "If I hadn't persuaded the tyrant to bring his family to see the play, how could they have had such a good opportunity to ambush them?"

"You're being used as a gun and you don't even realize it!" Dammecus was so angry that he laughed, "Are you still proud?"

Claudio: "I used them as guns!"

"Shut his mouth!"

Dammecus didn't expect to get anything out of Claudio. If this idiot was the mastermind behind this, it would be an insult to Dammecus's intelligence!

Why was he so blind as to let him be the advisor?

Dammex's cold gaze swept over the other eight intellects. The fifth intellect hurriedly knelt down. "My Lord, I swear to the gods that this matter has nothing to do with me! I was not at the theater today because something delayed me."

Dammex narrowed his eyes, "What is it?"

"I have a concubine..."

"Okay, you don't have to say anymore." Dammecus raised his hand to interrupt. It was no secret that the Fifth Wisdom was obsessed with sex.

He was the first to stand up and express his position, so his credibility is quite high.

"What about you? Do you have anything to say in your defense?"

In the political system of Locus, the status of the Twelve Wisdoms was similar to that of the cabinet of ancient Terra, and they were the core of power second only to the tyrant.

They were not only the highest decision-makers in Rocks, but also an important link between the royal family and the aristocracy.

Except for the third wise man who was appointed by the tyrant himself, the other eleven wise men were all prominent nobles of Locke.

Their family's influence permeates every corner of Rocks, and they can even check and balance the tyrant's decision-making on certain matters.

If the tyrant is strong enough, the Twelve Wisdom Ones will submit to him.

But once the royal authority is shaken, they will become disloyal and even plan assassinations or coups. The betrayal of the Ninth Wisdom is an example.

Because of the complex network of aristocratic forces behind them, even though Dammecus wanted to kill them all, he had to weigh the pros and cons carefully.

These wise men not only represent their personal interests, but also the interests of the entire Locke aristocracy.

Even a tyrant must provide evidence, otherwise it will only intensify the conflict.

He could certainly massacre the Twelve Wisdoms, but the price would be a full-scale backlash from the aristocracy.

Dammecus had no evidence to prove that they were involved in the assassination, unless they blew themselves up like the Ninth and Second Wisdoms.

The Ninth Chanzhi confessed it voluntarily, while the Second Chanzhi even fled for fear of punishment. The evidence was overwhelming.

"My Lord, I have been sick for several days."

"My Lord, I'm busy with my work and I really can't come!"

"My wife is about to give birth, and I have to take care of her!"

"His wife is my sister and she has no experience with giving birth for the first time. I was so worried."

Several of the scholars actively defended themselves, giving a variety of reasons.

Dammecus gave them the opportunity to explain themselves, which was considered as an active way out, as long as they were not directly involved in the assassination.

But just because he gave them a way out doesn't mean he will let these people get off the way out.

Dammecus said in a low voice, "There are twelve councilors in the court, and I have no choice but to dismiss two!"

"And you, even though you all act in a high-sounding manner, are you really that clean?"

The wise men were silent and only responded to the tyrant's accusations.

Let the tyrant vent his anger. Cursing them is nothing. Talking back is seeking death.

"Except for Enan and Mondak, who among you present can prove your loyalty?"

"I don't want an excuse, I want evidence!"

It is much harder to prove what you didn't do than to prove what you did.

If you do it, there will definitely be clues left and evidence will always be found.

If you didn't do it, how can you prove that you didn't do it?

This is already a false accusation!

"Father," Perturabo said calmly, "this matter may not be related to the other intellectuals. There must be foreign forces interfering."

Dammecus: "Oh? Then who do you think is the most suspicious?"

"Caldice," Perturabo replied decisively. "Caldice's tyrant, Adolphus, has always been very proud of himself. He is jealous of your achievements and my talents."

In fact, everyone knows the reason why Dammecus was assassinated, it was because of Perturabo.

Perturabo openly denied the existence of the god and silenced the other priests, which was a major blow to the faith of the temple.

If everyone is as atheist as Perturabo, then what is the point of the temple existing?

So it is highly likely that the temple priests hired the assassins, or even those who lost the debate to Perturabo.

They were part of the same family as the murderous sect, and assassinating them was to uphold their faith.

As long as the person died, they could claim that Dammecus died as a punishment from God.

Even if someone doubts it, one can say that the assassins have the blessing of God, which is why they can successfully assassinate the blasphemer.

Dammecus will not let the priest go, but this is not the answer Dammecus wants.

Since he was assassinated, the benefits must be maximized.

As long as he could prove that the person who hired the assassin to kill him was the tyrant of another city-state, Locke would have reason to declare war.

Outsiders don't need to believe this reason, because no matter what evidence he produces, outsiders will definitely not believe it.

I'll just think he's taking advantage of the situation.

Even if outsiders believe it, they will not surrender directly.

What Dammecus wants is internal unity, and it is enough as long as the Rocks believe in it.

"Yes, it must have been Adolphus!"

"Adolphus is insidious and cunning. He once cursed Perturabo viciously, but now it seems reasonable for him to hire someone to kill him!"