All-around teacher at the magic academy

"I can't do it. You overestimate me. You think I can kill a bishop whose strength I don't even know by myself?"

Tommy refused without hesitation, knowing full well that such a task was extremely risky and had a very slim chance of success.

“You are not alone, my husband will help you.”

Mrs. Hills continued, her tone carrying a hint of certainty.

"Didn't you say that Earl Hills was hypnotized?"

Tommy frowned, puzzled by Mrs. Hills's words.

“That was all an act,” Mrs. Hills explained casually.

In fact, Mrs. Hills only recently discovered that her husband was faking being hypnotized.

If she hadn't been more careful in the past, she probably would have been fooled by her husband's acting skills.

The moment Mrs. Hills learned that her husband had faked being hypnotized, she felt a chill run down her spine; she realized that all her secrets might have been exposed.

If Hughes's hypnosis fails, her husband will definitely take action, and a fight between the two will be inevitable.

In her mind, Hughes was more capable, but she did not want her husband to win the fight.

She knew that her husband must already know her secret, and the reason he hadn't taken action against her now was probably because he was waiting for the reckoning to be done after everything was over.

This made Mrs. Hills feel an unprecedented sense of crisis, and she knew she had to take action.

Therefore, she decided to use Hughes to get rid of Earl Hills.

She planned to reveal some information to Hughes at the appropriate time, guiding him to take action against his husband.

However, her purpose was not just to protect herself; she had deeper plans.

Mrs. Hills hoped the fight would end in a lose-lose situation, ideally with both men dying in the struggle.

In this way, she could not only rightfully inherit all of the count's property, but also keep her secret dealings from being discovered by anyone.

Therefore, Mrs. Hills meticulously planned a conspiracy, and her target was Tommy.

During her previous stint at the firm, she had keenly observed Tommy's personality traits—a person who would stop at nothing to gain profit.

She believed that as long as the price she offered was attractive enough, Tommy would definitely accept her offer.

This is a crucial part of her plan and the source of her confidence.

Her plan was not only to use Tommy to get rid of her husband, but also to ensure that Hughes would not be the ultimate winner.

If Hughes and her husband clash, even though Hughes has prepared in advance and the scales of victory may tip in her favor, the process will inevitably be difficult and full of uncertainty.

At the most critical moment of this struggle, Tommy's appearance will be the decisive factor.

To ensure Tommy's agreement to take the job, in addition to offering a generous reward, Mrs. Hills had to deceive him into believing that the mission was virtually safe because her husband would be there to help at the crucial moment.

However, her plan also included another layer of strategy.

If her husband gains the upper hand in the conflict, or is on the verge of defeat, Tommy can step in to save him and then work together to deal with Hughes.

However, Mrs. Hills knew that once things were settled, her husband would most likely not believe Tommy if he told her that he was the one who sent him.

In his eyes, Tommy must have been sent to deal with his threat.

Tommy, as someone who fights for survival, will naturally not surrender and will certainly resist.

In this situation, explanation and truth are no longer important, and conflict is inevitable.

Mrs. Hills envisioned the scenario where her husband's suspicions and Tommy's instinct for self-defense would lead to a life-or-death struggle.

She only needs to sit back and watch the fight unfold, waiting for the outcome.

To ensure things went according to her plan, she decided to add a drug to Earl Hills's food that could temporarily block his magic, thus weakening his fighting ability without causing fatal damage and ensuring he wouldn't survive the conflict.

"How much money can you offer?" Tommy's voice interrupted Mrs. Hills's thoughts, his eyes revealing a desire for money.

Hearing this, Mrs. Hills was overjoyed, knowing that Tommy had taken the bait.

She smiled and said, "200 pounds after it's done. As long as Hughes dies, the money is yours."

"Okay, I took it."

.....

Hughes stood on the high platform, his gaze sweeping over the gradually gathering believers, his face beaming with an infectious smile.

As the crowd grew, his smile became even brighter, as if he could already see the dawn of his dream coming true.

When he sensed that the crowd had reached its peak, Hughes coughed lightly twice to attract everyone's attention.

He raised his hand to signal to the believers below, his voice gentle yet firm.

“I know that this emergency call to gather everyone here has confused you and even made you a little uneasy.”

Here, I offer my sincerest apologies. But please believe that my actions were born of necessity and deep consideration for our shared goals.

The congregation looked at each other, their eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation. The room was silent, and no one interrupted Hughes's speech.

"Today, I have gathered everyone here because there is a crucial task that we need to accomplish, which cannot be done by me alone."

We need to unite, pool the strength of each of us, and work together to propel our dreams forward.

Hughes's voice gradually became more impassioned, and his gaze swept across the faces of each believer, as if he were infusing each one with power.

“In the past, I have explained our beliefs to everyone countless times—for freedom, for breaking free from the shackles that bind us.”

Our efforts have yielded results, and the fruits of victory are within reach.

However, at this final juncture, forces attempted to hinder our progress and shatter our dreams.

Hughes's voice echoed in the air, his words like a sharp knife, pointing directly at the doubts and discontent in the hearts of the believers.

"Please calm down and think carefully about why our daily lives have become so monotonous and boring, even making us feel numb and indifferent?"

Why do we have to endure oppression and constraints from all sides every day?

Isn't this because those rulers high above are inactive, or even act recklessly?

He paused, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces to make sure his words resonated with them.

"Recently, a major event has been making headlines in the city, and I believe everyone here has heard about it: the workers' strike."

Perhaps some of you have friends or family members who participated in this strike, and you may have witnessed their anger and determination firsthand.

Hughes' voice gradually became more impassioned, and his emotions infected everyone present.