EFB Chapter 434 The Road Splits in Two, Klein Advances
Chapter 434 The Road Splits in Two, Klein Advances
Chapter 434 The Road Splits in Two, Klein Advances
In fact, the key to the Fussac Empire's plot to seize the Rothschild Islands lies with that mysterious inside man.
Without the involvement of this inside man, the Fussac Empire's naval plan would have been impossible to realize. So, after learning about this from Ahomatova Einhorn last night, Evan had been thinking about it ever since.
"First of all, we should be able to determine that this person must be in a very high position and with great power."
Otherwise, Harold Einhorn wouldn't have been so confident.
Although the Roside Islands are not part of the Kingdom of Rune, but rather a colony, they have been colonized by the Kingdom of Rune for over a hundred years.
More than a century of long rule has left a deep imprint of the Kingdom of Rune on the Roside Islands. The island's indigenous upper class has become closely intertwined with the Kingdom of Rune, forming a tight-knit alliance of interests that is difficult to separate.
Moreover, as the most important colony of the Kingdom of Rune, the Rosede Islands are an important intermediate station connecting the Kingdom of Rune with the colonies of the Southern Continent, and also an important maritime barrier protecting the coastal capital, Backlund. Therefore, the Kingdom of Rune's heavy troops are gathered there, as well as more than one demigod, and it cannot be ruled out that there are even level 0 sealed artifacts.
However, Harold Einhorn was still confident that he could swallow up, or even take over, the Rothschild Islands without bloodshed, and this confidence was very thought-provoking.
Robert strongly agreed with Evan's assessment and added, "We can't rule out the possibility of a demigod's betrayal. The archbishop of the Storm Church, the commander of the Sonia Military District, and others are all suspects."
Robert felt a chill run down his spine at the thought of what might happen in the Rothschild Islands.
"Therefore, I must go to sea ahead of time to investigate this high-ranking inside man quietly, and not conduct the investigation openly."
If this high-ranking informant realizes that he is at risk of being exposed, it is possible that Harold Einhorn might hastily launch an attack ahead of schedule.
In this way, not only will Ahomatova Einhorn be exposed because of this, but our plan to drag him down will also fail.
Even regarding the Rothschild Islands, we might not have time to deal with it; a war between the two countries could break out prematurely, resulting in a disastrous outcome.
This is also a key reason why Duchess Georgina easily adopted Evan's delaying tactic; time is now the most important thing for the Kingdom of Rune.
Therefore, even if you know Harold Einhorn's plan, it's best to pretend you don't, prepare quietly, and act silently to try to avert disaster.
Robert found it somewhat amusing that Evan was once again defending his plan.
He was initially very angry about Evan's plan to use himself as bait, but he quickly realized that Evan was no longer the little brother who needed his protection, but a big shot in the extraordinary world who could make decisions on his own.
"You don't need to explain so much, I know your method is the best choice."
"You seem to already have someone in mind as a suspect?"
Evan nodded in agreement, and before Robert could ask any more questions, he continued, "There are indeed suspects, but we're not 100% certain."
"Having someone to suspect is already quite a lot. Who do you suspect? Is there anything I can help you with?"
Robert was surprised and delighted to find that Evan already had someone he suspected.
"I hope you will have the Ministry of National Defense issue an official document requiring the commanders of all overseas military units to return to China to report on their duties around the New Year."
Don't deliberately target the Central Sudan Military District. Start with the southern continent first; that way, it won't arouse too much suspicion. By the time I arrive at the Roseside Islands, that's when the officers there will receive their orders to return home.
Although Evan didn't say it outright, Robert immediately realized who he was referring to.
Aiven was targeting the Supreme Commander of the Central Sonia Navy, the Rank 4 Law Master—Admiral Emilius Levitt.
Robert frowned and said uncertainly, "It's easy to get governors or officers from overseas to return home to report for duty, but what are your reasons for suspecting Emilius and Levitt?"
I've met him. He's a traditional, old-fashioned nobleman and a true soldier who values honor above all else. I find it hard to imagine him doing anything to betray the Kingdom of Rune.
Robert wasn't trying to defend Emilius Levitt; he was genuinely puzzled as to why Evan would suspect him.
Since learning about the history of the Horn family, Robert has begun to examine the various demigods within the Kingdom of Rune from a different perspective, trying to identify which ones he can win over in the future and which ones will become obstacles and must be suppressed.
According to Robert's evaluation criteria, Admiral Emilius Levitt was the kind of die-hard who was absolutely loyal to the Augustus family and had no value in being won over.
So Robert was genuinely surprised when Evan suspected he was a mole who would betray the Rothschild Islands.
"Whenever a person has something they care about, that's when they have a weakness, and hunters are best at finding weaknesses and delivering a fatal blow."
Evan's reason for suspecting Emilius Levitt was simple: he was one of the few demigods who could potentially cooperate with the Fussac Empire's navy to overturn the Roside Islands in an instant, and he held military power and a high position.
However, his role in the original "Lord of Mysteries" novel seems rather suspicious.
The most obvious point is that he used irregular channels to find Klein to impersonate him, taking the opportunity to temporarily get rid of the secretary placed by MI9 to monitor him, and sneak out, doing who knows what.
Unfortunately, during the time Klein was impersonating him, members of the Twilight Hermits came to his door and warned him in a dream not to make the wrong choice.
Previously, Evan would have ignored this part of the storyline because the general landed safely and even returned to Backlund to become the new Minister of Defense.
But after learning about the Fussack Navy's plan, Evan turned around and felt that something was wrong.
On the one hand, the original work never mentions any mention of the Fussac Empire launching a swift and decisive attack on the Roside Islands.
On the other hand, what exactly is this general involved in that made George III send a secretary with a very strong sense of surveillance, and why would the Twilight Hermit personally come to warn him?
Combining the information from the original work with the current situation, a line of thought naturally began to take shape in Evan's mind.
In the original story, the Fussack Navy had always had plans targeting the Roseside Islands. However, because Evan was not present in the original story, the international situation was not as tense as it is now, and the Fussack Empire Navy had been slowly and deliberately pursuing its objectives.
During this process, the Augustus family, or rather the Twilight Hermits, became aware of the plan and eliminated the crisis through various overt and covert means.
This ensured that Emilius Levitt did not go astray, allowing the demigod to return smoothly to Backlund and be enshrined high, so that the entire sea situation remained calm for the first half of 1350.
In reality, Evan's stirring up trouble has made the world situation increasingly tense and chaotic, so Harold Einhorn has also intensified his infiltration of the Rothschild Islands.
In this context, it is not difficult to understand why Emilius Levitt fell into the water for some reason.
Evan had been thinking about this since last night, and he felt that the logic was sound.
However, since the original novel "Lord of Mysteries" involves his time travel, he couldn't tell Robert the whole story and had to find another reason.
"Sometimes, you don't necessarily need to use incentives to lure people into wrongdoing; you can also use threats?"
"Threats? Admiral Emilius Levitt has become a demigod, far beyond the capabilities of ordinary generals. Even if he has some weaknesses that could be exploited, as long as it's not too outrageous, he'll eventually fall back down smoothly. It's not like he'd abandon his principles and betray his country to the enemy, is it?"
The difference between a demigod and a non-demigod is like the difference between heaven and earth, incomparable. Robert simply couldn't believe this reason.
Evan pursed his lips, shrugged, and said, "It may sound unlikely, but that's my gut feeling."
Evan's suspicion stemmed from a few scattered clues in the original work, but everything would only be confirmed after he went to the Rothschild Islands and conducted an investigation.
"Actually, if Emilius Levitt really was forced down the path of treason because of threats, as I suspect, then this might be an opportunity for us."
Evan paused for a moment, then suddenly said something that made Robert, who had just stood up, sit back down.
"You mean, if Admiral Emilius Levitt could be coerced into betraying the Kingdom of Rune for some reason, then he might be useful to us in the future?"
"Indeed, this operation by the Fussack Navy serves as a reminder that we cannot afford to ignore such a crucial strategic location."
In Robert and Evan's minds, the Fussac Empire was the number one enemy, and the Kingdom of Rune was no better.
They learned about the Horn family's history too late, so much of their preparation was rushed. They were desperately looking for gaps in the Fussac Empire to plant and subvert some people.
Meanwhile, the Kingdom of Rune was simply trying to maintain its existing network of connections as much as possible.
However, these connections are not so reliable, especially given the expectation of a possible falling out with the Augustus family.
Therefore, Emilius Levitt's affair was indeed a good opportunity for the Evan and Robert brothers to plant a thorn in the side of the Kingdom of Rune, especially given the importance of the Roside Islands, which Emilius Levitt occupied.
Robert pondered for a moment, then stood up and looked at Evan, saying, "Let's talk about this after you've proven that Admiral Emilius Levitt did indeed commit treason. Otherwise, no matter how wonderful your plan is, it will ultimately be nothing but a castle in the air."
After saying that, Robert turned and left the study, while Evan remained sitting on the sofa, tapping the cushion next to him with his fingers, strategizing his actions after going to sea.
With the help of Lieutenant General Iceberg, Klein finally found the almost legendary mermaids in the ruins of the God War, and drank the bitter "Master of the Puppet" potion while listening to their song.
Thanks to his thorough digestion of the "Faceless Man" potion and his prior preparation and role-playing as the "Master of the Puppet," Klein was able to complete his promotion quite smoothly.
Even though he had been preparing for a long time, Klein was still apprehensive about the danger of taking the potion earlier.
Upon examining himself, Klein found that his skin was now yellowish-brown, like a mummy wrapped in old bandages, buried deep underground for who knows how many years.
Numb fleshy growths were hidden under the skin, wriggling incessantly, looking extremely horrifying.
Klein noticed the worried looks from Edwina Edwards and Danitz on the Golden Dream not far away, and quickly sketched countless orbs of light in his mind, using "meditation" to calm his current state.
After an unknown amount of time, Klein finally opened his eyes, and his body had completely returned to its original state.
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"Finally, finally I've been promoted to Sequence 5 'Master of Mystic Puppet'! I've taken another step forward on my path to revenge."
After calming himself down, Klein took out a talisman he had bought from the Roside Islands rebels and created a strong wind that sent him back to the "Golden Dream".
Congratulations on taking another step forward on your extraordinary journey!
Edwina Edwards congratulated Klein with a calm expression.
"This is all thanks to your help!"
Klein also bowed politely to express his gratitude.
"You're welcome. I've wanted to explore this place for a long time, and the information you provided has been a great help to me."
The Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom does not actually encourage its members to explore the land abandoned by God, because extraordinary individuals who have gone through the "Reader" pathway often lose their lives because of their strong thirst for knowledge, actively pursuing things they should not see or hear.
In the past, Edwina Edwards had only explored the outskirts of the Forsaken Lands and never dared to venture deep inside, for fear of getting trapped.
It's not so bad if you get caught up in it yourself, but it would be bad if you dragged the crew into it.
Therefore, after learning that Gehrman Sparrow could provide detailed information about the Forsaken Lands, Edwina Edwards decisively chose to cooperate and venture into the Forsaken Lands with Klein.
The information Klein had about the Forsaken Lands was naturally provided by the Speaker of Life and the Mysterious Queen.
"I've just been promoted and need to rest for a bit, so I'll head back to my cabin now!"
After saying goodbye to Edwina Edwards, Klein returned to his cabin and, unsurprisingly, saw a beautiful figure with her back to the hatch, looking out at the ocean through the glass.
"Mr. Fool Behind You, have you thought this through? If you teach me how to decipher these Chinese characters, I'll hand over the entire diary!"