A Shocking Dream

My heart was filled with regret, hatred for my own weakness and Qin Honghe's cruelty. But in this place filled with darkness and evil, I seemed to have no other choice. I could only continue to be exploited by Qin Honghe, crafting those terrifying weapons for him while searching for a chance to escape, hoping one day to break free from this demon's control.

I was forced to work day and night, racking my brains to design various mechanisms in my crude workshop. Each component I crafted exhausted me, but Qin Honghe pushed me relentlessly. The guards he sent watched my every move, leaving me no chance of escape.

Soon, thanks to my efforts, Qin Honghe used my mechanical engineering to construct a powerful catapult. Tall and imposing, it was constructed from sturdy wood and metal. Its massive arms could hurl heavy stones immensely, powerful enough to destroy city walls and enemy fortifications. Qin Honghe gazed upon this behemoth with a gleam of pride. He immediately ordered the catapult into battle, where it unleashed its astonishing destructive power. Stones rained down upon the enemy troops, throwing them into chaos. Leveraging the power of the catapult, Qin Honghe secured victory after victory on the battlefield.

Besides the catapult, I was also forced to create various traps. There were spike traps hidden beneath the ground. Once triggered, the sharp spikes would instantly pop out, inflicting fatal damage to the enemy. There were also traps disguised as ordinary ground, which would trap the enemy once they stepped into it. These traps were placed in key locations, becoming Qin Honghe's powerful tools for defending against and ambushing the enemy.

In Qin Honghe's hands, these weapons became his powerful tools in his quest for power. He carried them against his enemies, leaving devastation wherever he went. Cities were destroyed, civilians displaced, yet Qin Honghe showed no mercy, driven solely by his ambition for power.

Throughout this process, I was filled with pain and helplessness. I watched my talents being misused, yet I was powerless to stop them. I began to regret revealing my knowledge of mechanical engineering in the first place, and now I was trapped in this predicament from which I could no longer escape.

I was taken wherever he went, feeling like I had become Qin Honghe's tool, stripped of my freedom and dignity. I constantly searched for a chance to escape, but Qin Honghe's vigilance ensured every attempt ended in failure. I didn't know when this would end, and could only silently pray that one day I could escape his control and regain my life.

Late at night, I began to reflect on how he had exploited me step by step. After gaining my trust, he constantly sought my advice on various strategies. He used my analysis of the world situation to formulate a series of plans to seize power. Knowing my medical skills, he had me treat the injuries of his men to strengthen his own strength.

He often showed me his concern for the people, claiming he would work for their well-being after taking office, which led me to mistakenly believe he was ambitious and responsible. Under his sweet talk, I unconsciously offered him advice and helped him win over various factions.

Qin Honghe orchestrated seemingly accidental events to embroil me in various conflicts. He deliberately created crises, then had me resolve them using my wisdom and abilities, thereby establishing my prestige in the eyes of the public. This way, he could leverage my fame to attract more support.

He also took advantage of my desire to return home and promised that if he succeeded, he would do his utmost to help me find a way back to my original world. I was deceived by this promise and worked even harder for him.

However, as time went on, I gradually discovered Qin Honghe's true colors. His so-called pursuit of the welfare of the people was just a cover; his real goal was to satisfy his own lust for power. His promises to me were simply to use me, and once he achieved his goal, he would likely abandon me.

I realized I couldn't let him use me any longer and had to find a way to break free from his control. I began to secretly observe his actions, looking for his weaknesses, and preparing to strike back when the time was right.

Gradually, Qin Honghe, aided by my mechanical arts, ascended to the pinnacle of power. He used his mechanical arts to gradually conquer the other three kingdoms. Those brutal wars seemed like nightmares.

On the battlefield, my devices unleashed immense power. Catapults hurled huge rocks into enemy cities, sending walls crashing down with a roar. Traps blinded the enemy, resulting in countless casualties. Yet, seeing the homes destroyed by war and the suffering of innocent civilians, my heart was filled with guilt and regret.

Half of the countries he conquered were the work of my agency, yet I became an accomplice in this war. I once wanted to resist, wanted to escape, but Qin Honghe's threat was always there, making me afraid to act rashly.

Over time, after I had followed him for years, my reputation as a miracle doctor had long since eroded. Once, I had saved lives with my medical skills, earning respect and praise. But now, I was seen as a demon of war, spurned and hated by the people.

I struggle in these dark days, unsure of my future. I often think of my past dreams, of that familiar world where my family and friends were, where I truly belonged. But now, I am trapped in this world of blood and sin, unable to extricate myself.

On a starry night, I gazed at the sky alone, my heart filled with confusion and pain. I didn't know when this war would end, nor did I know if I would ever have a chance to break free from Qin Honghe's control and find my former self again.

When I learned his next plan was to conquer the Snow Country, my heart was instantly overwhelmed with fear. The Snow Country, a land of unique charm, held a magical woman I will never forget—Lin Bingshuang. She defended her country, soldier by soldier, with her bravery like a blazing fire, blazing on the battlefield and daunting the enemy. Her fortitude, like a Great Wall of Steel, never flinched no matter the odds. Her loyalty, like a brilliant star, illuminated every inch of the Snow Country.

I couldn't just sit back and watch. My inner sense of responsibility and justice compelled me to step forward. I took a deep breath, mustered my courage, and walked up to Qin Honghe. Respectfully but firmly, I stopped him. "Your Majesty, I implore you to reconsider and not attack the Snow Country again. Now that the other three countries have been conquered, the people have suffered greatly from the war. They have lost their homes, become displaced, and are struggling in this chaotic world. The six countries could have coexisted peacefully, traded with each other, and developed together, but your greed provoked a war, which has caused too many tragedies. War brings only endless pain and destruction. After every battle, there are corpses strewn across the fields, rivers of blood, and countless families torn apart. Your Majesty, we should stop the war and seek a peaceful solution to the well-being of the people and the long-term future of our country."