Chapter 433 The Test of People's Hearts

Probably because Nicholas II's purpose was not just to "enter the Valley of Blood Butterflies".

Instead, he went to Blood Butterfly Valley "with enough test items".

Destroying this nameless village is just to obtain materials.

If you attack the human settlements in the outside world—unless it is underground, it is almost impossible to obtain so many "materials". Before he starts experimenting, people will definitely find out.

This unnamed village itself is on the edge of civilization.

Even if the entire village is destroyed, it will not be discovered within two or three days; and even if it is discovered, it may not be reported by the person who discovered it.

Annan has checked the whole village.

Nicholas didn't take any of the belongings—and they were all piled up in the middle of the village, in a blank square. Therefore it was not burned.

Anyone who entered the village could see this pile of property.

As long as they take any of them... they may not dare to report the news, otherwise they themselves will be regarded as "suspects". Therefore, after they took these treasures, they might artificially help Nicholas II cover up the traces and disguise the traces of the villagers leaving.

The people who would have come here were either businessmen or adventurers. There is a high probability that they will not turn a blind eye to this wealth.

And the other way around.

Even if they did ignore them—would the people who came to investigate do so?

The village is not poor.

They monopolize the magic materials of the entire mountains, and there are many wild animals that can hunt. This is not a sanctuary either... They can even be called rich, and all the wealth gathered together is enough to tempt the little nobles who can act as "guarantors", let alone law enforcers.

on the other hand--

How can they prove that they did not take part of their belongings?

How can they prove that they do not know the murderous "bandits"?

Under the allure of this treasure, even the law enforcers may be swayed. I would want to silence the informant here...

——After all, as "agents", what they lack is money.

As long as they have enough money, they can get rid of the identity of agents, become their own guarantors, and become masters. What's more, this is a windfall that is enough to change the fate of the entire family.

Moreover, this place is in the deep mountains, no one will see it.

And no one cared about the villagers—they were all probably dead and taken away. It would be better to say that it would be better if he died.

This is exactly "extreme wealth".

Not far away, there are even "Nata County People" who can be used to take the blame.

Annan must admit that although Nicholas II is only a thought body, his control over people's hearts... is indeed precise enough.

The ones that are at your fingertips and are clearly placed on the ground... as if you are telling yourself clearly, "for sealing and helping me to finish" the "gift" that everyone has a share in.

At that moment, the desire to get rich overnight, and the desire to change one's destiny, will all be on the rise.

At the same time, the psychology of being troublesome will also occupy a high ground.

No one wants to be affected by troubles that have nothing to do with them.

I am even more afraid of other people's suspicion of me if they know about it.

Afraid of gossip, but also afraid of getting into trouble.

Afraid that I have done nothing, but I still have to take the blame——

If the "poet who leaked secrets" who always claimed to be Annan's partner hadn't come to leak secrets at the first time, I am afraid that it would have been several months before they learned about it.

"……I know."

Annan looked ahead and muttered to himself, "His idea is correct."

Even Annan can't ask for it. Others are not tempted when they see this wealth on the ground.

This is indeed a money that is not so safe to hold, but it is neither stealing nor robbing.

Just need to "keep silent".

As long as you don't do anything, take the money and turn around and leave...you can get money that you can't earn in ten lifetimes, and you can become a master overnight. It can also prevent yourself and your family from falling into the vortex of trouble and disaster.

Who can resist such a temptation?

Annan can indeed.

He said he wouldn't take it if he didn't take it.

But Annan also knew that he could not ask others to do the same—that would be moral kidnapping. Not to mention, they had no idea what Nicholas was doing, or what the consequences would be if his research was successful.

Those who do not know are not guilty.

From this point of view, Nicholas II has won half the game.

He broke the seal of this ceremony and arranged this "scene", normally enough to delay for several months.

At that time, perhaps Annan and the others were still investigating the traces that were manually erased by those behind them.

Waste precious time in the midst of waves of giant lies disrupting each other - until Nicholas is done researching.

But the faceless poet exposed this lie in the first place.

He gave Annan a chance to "mantis catch cicadas".

If Annan's guess is correct, the Faceless Poet should want to see himself abandon those children who have lost their homes and all their families, and wait for Nicholas' research results.

I'm afraid that he has already thought of words to laugh at his cold blood, or yin and yang words like "you are worthy of it".

But Annan chose another path.

This is not against the faceless poet.

If Annan guessed correctly...

The faceless poet's "partner", "accomplice", and "colleague" were not himself from the very beginning... but "Black Annan" in the first week's goal.

"It really disappoints you."

Annan murmured in a low voice, took a deep breath and walked forward.

"Your Majesty, where are you going?!"

Jacob, who was standing behind Annan and staring blankly at the treasures, suddenly raised his head in shock and looked at Annan who was walking towards the Blood Butterfly Valley alone: ​​"Aren't you going to wait for reinforcements?"

"They're already coming."

Annan replied: "They are a little slower than us—because they were teleported to Nata County first. But they are already on their way, and the fastest one should enter here in three minutes."

"Your Majesty, wait here for a few more minutes..."

"——I want to save people first."

As Annan said, he glanced at the mountain of treasures: "And these things should be considered the property of those children.

"If they are dead, then of course it can be regarded as the reward of us avengers. But if they are not dead, these things still have owners.

"You can take some, and you can ask them to take some when they arrive. But in the end, they can only be taken away with the consent of these children. When there are a little more of them...you can take them along with you."

Annan looked at Jacob calmly: "You can find my footprints, right?"

After staring at Annan for a while, Jacob lowered his head in shame.

"...Yes, Your Majesty. I can..."

He realized it.

This is Annan aware of his greed, but he doesn't want to get along with him... so he chose a way of "turning a blind eye" and leaving quietly.

I'm afraid those reinforcements are also greedy for these treasures.

Annan didn't want to stop them, and he didn't want them to "dare" to move these treasures because of Annan's face and authority... He had an insight into people's greed, admitted this desire, but was unwilling to join it.

Be aware of this fact.

But Jacob realized... the fire of greed in his heart seemed to be suppressed by guilt for the most part.

"—I will definitely catch up."

Jacob raised his head again and said firmly.

The corners of Annan's mouth rose slightly.

He knew Jacob was a smart man. He already knew what he was going to do when he left at this time.

Just to save face for him and those players. Don't point it out, don't expose it -- like a parent who is aware of their child's self-blasphemy.

"Then I will be responsible and save the children."

After Annan finished speaking, he turned around.

He walked quickly towards Blood Butterfly Valley, and waved to Jacob behind him.

It's just that Jacob doesn't know...

Except for this reason.

Annan also wanted to have a private conversation with Nicholas II before the players arrived.

Some things that are not necessary for the players to know will only increase their psychological burden.

Players, as righteous heroes, just need to defeat the devil.

As for who the Devil King used to be and what the Devil King wants to do, there is no need to understand, let alone discuss.

For example...

Annan wanted to know why Nicholas II suddenly did such a thing.

Obviously at first, Annan thought he was a harmless and easy-going person.

What is he trying to do?

As Annan approached the Blood Butterfly Valley, he felt his left shoulder gradually heat up.

The "infinity" symbol on his shoulder and the depths of his pupils began to light up.

He even felt that his heart began to gradually become hot.

Annan wanted to question the other party from the bottom of his heart.

——He wants to sanction something, judge something.

Not for righteousness...or maybe, just for oneself.