Chapter 200

Looks like my intel still wasn’t gathered enough…

Owen had no clue who the “Nicole” mentioned by the chubby uncle was, so Leon’s prepared persuasion got stuck and couldn’t proceed for now.

But the chubby uncle clearly assumed Leon knew this person called “Nicole,” so he didn’t bother explaining much. Instead, he directly rolled up the blanket on the bed, stuffed some money and a few necessary items inside, then tied it up with rope and strapped it onto Leon’s back.

“Go! Hurry up!”

After dragging Leon, who had a face full of helplessness, out of the house, the chubby uncle tore open his coat, pulled out the cotton used for warmth inside, and stuffed it all into Xiaoba Jin’s collar. He then forced two wind-resistant thick clothes onto him and pointed to the dimly lit mountain road far away, urging:

“If you leave through the ‘door,’ the leader will definitely notice. You have to take the mountain path! Then head south to Leon County, and never come back!”

“…”

Looking at the chubby uncle in front of him, who was speaking urgently with a lowered voice and a worried expression, Leon, who looked like a swollen bear, couldn’t help but resist as much as possible: “Actually… I think things might not be that bad yet…”

“Hurry up!”

The chubby uncle pushed “Xiaoba Jin” forcefully and urged angrily: “I know you’re scared of involving me and Fanny, but the leader, though looking kind, is actually a very proud person. If only we two old folks stay behind, he might not do anything to us.

But if you stay, he will definitely make a move against you! I saw his expression clearly, believe me! He definitely won’t tolerate you!”

“Uh… How about I go ask him, see…”

“Hurry up! Are you trying to kill me or what?”

“Alright…”

Seeing the chubby uncle stomping his feet in anger in the cold wind, Leon knew there was no way to stay using conventional means. So, according to the persona of “Xiaoba Jin,” he sighed deeply and, wearing the “bear-warming suit” forcibly stuffed by the chubby uncle, turned around and walked onto the mountain path leading out of the valley.

Finally, he’s gone…

As the chubby uncle stood in the cold night breeze, watching Leon leave, another person stood on the high rocky cliff above, squinting from the shadows and gazing at the only road leaving the valley.

Just as expected.

Looking at the distant “bear” stepping heavily on the mountain path, the middle-aged man on the high rocky cliff couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.

Since he couldn’t follow closely behind or confront him, the best way to deal with this prickly situation was to make some noise, letting him sense the danger and leave on his own.

And since Old Owen always regarded Xiaoba Jin like his own child, even a slight display of hostility would be enough to alert him. Thus, Xiaoba Jin would proactively look for answers, scaring off this troublesome hedgehog that shouldn’t have appeared, thereby achieving the goal of maintaining stability.

As for what happens to Xiaoba Jin later, that’s not something to worry about now.

For himself and this kingdom, the most important task right now was to divert the patrol forces of the Public Security Bureau, then fully assault the Boarding Tower. Before the sniffers from the Crocodile Kingdom left, they must destroy those documents about mineral distribution and kill everyone who could bring destruction!” Huff…”

After deciding what to do next, the middle-aged man exhaled again, then turned and descended from the rock, returning to his place where he sat in front of a table piled with various documents.

“Barton… sigh…”

The patrol map of the Public Security Bureau… After Barton’s rebel identity was exposed, the intelligence he desperately sent out had lost much of its significance.

However, it was precisely while reviewing this defense map that he noticed the signature at the bottom right corner, which reminded him of the loyal Barton. That’s why he went out feeling gloomy and happened to meet Xiaoba Jin undergoing a transformation, sending away this hidden bomb in advance.

Perhaps… This was Barton’s blessing.

After sighing softly, the middle-aged man moved the defense map aside and reached out to adjust the wick of the whale oil lamp on the table, beginning to review other materials.

The personnel situation of Leon Arms Company… Might come in handy.

After the new Lionheart Duke took office, the old members of Leon Arms began seeking their own ways out, frantically selling assets. Perhaps it’s an opportunity to acquire some powerful weapons, making it easier to attack the Boarding Tower.

The shipping company’s schedule and special passenger list… Very important!

Most of the sniffers would likely enter the capital city via waterways and then take airships back to the Crocodile Kingdom. Although it’s unclear which sniffer specifically discovered the minerals, they are certainly on the private ship passenger lists.

The construction diagram of the Boarding Tower… This is the last resort!

Picking up the hand-painted ticket beside him, he circled several main beams of the Boarding Tower, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes.

If we can breach, we fight! We strive to obtain those documents recording the mineral locations. But if we can’t reach the top floor, for the safety of the kingdom, we’ll have to use any means necessary to blow up the entire Boarding Tower!…

“Zzz…”

With the steady burning sound of the whale oil lamp, the wick made of cotton thread gradually shortened, and the thick white grease in the brass lamp became less and less.

However, when the light dimmed due to insufficient fuel, the pitch-black sky outside the window slowly brightened.

Finally, the morning sunlight filtered through the thin curtains, gently pouring into the room, shining on the table filled with various documents, and also on the back of the middle-aged man who hadn’t slept all night.

Phew… Almost done! After rubbing his bloodshot eyes, the middle-aged man with gray temples nodded satisfactorily at the action plan he had spent the whole night organizing. He then stood up, took his coat from the rack, put it on, picked up the documents, and walked out of the door.

Next, it’s time for the “decisive battle”!

Glancing at the meeting house in the center of the valley, the middle-aged man, who looked quite aged, walked toward the destination with great ambition.

To save the kingdom, I’ve made all the necessary preparations! Whether it’s weapons, equipment, intelligence, manpower, everything is flawless!

Even at the crucial moment, thanks to Barton’s blessing, I discovered a fatal hidden bomb in advance and successfully eliminated all possible interference factors.

Finally, as long as I set a big fire at Rouser Arcade to distract the capital’s defense forces, then send the remaining anomalous item holders to attack everywhere, drawing away the already insufficient cleaners from the Virgo Subdivision, there will be no one able to stop my attack on the Boarding Tower!

My plan is foolproof… one… one… After turning a corner, seeing a “bear” curled up sleeping at the “conference room” entrance with two thick blankets wrapped around him, the middle-aged man’s lips couldn’t help but tremble, and his face instantly turned dark green.

What the hell? Weren’t you gone yesterday?! Why did you come back?!