I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

When attacked by a supernatural being, even if you cannot defeat him, you can still activate the emblem to send out an alarm.

"The track patrol team doesn't know either. They claim there were no problems last night, but the tracks mysteriously disappeared this morning."

"In addition, we've received reports of traveling merchants appearing in small villages along the railway line, selling farm tools made of special steel. The raw materials are likely sourced from the damaged tracks."

The tracks are made of special alloys, and the agricultural tools made of this stuff can be passed down for generations without any problem.

Of course, that's not the point.

They destroyed the railroad tracks and then brazenly made them into farm tools for sale, making their provocation increasingly obvious.

"Heh, I really underestimated these guys from the Chaos Cult before."

"I thought they were just rats in the gutter, but I didn't expect they could be so rampant."

When faced with the Orient Express full of nobles, did he not escape but choose to confront it head-on?

Based on this alone, Lucius had to admit that his previous understanding of the Chaos Cult was still too shallow.

"Young Lord, should we adjust our itinerary and wait until we have investigated before setting off again?"

"no need."

Lucius shook his head and rejected the administrator's suggestion.

Due to the commission from the imperial capital, the preparation time for this trip, which originally took several months, was compressed into a few days. It can be said to be quite hasty, and it was impossible to do all the work.

But aren’t the arrangements made by the Chaos Cult hasty?

At the same time, they also had to carefully avoid searches and make secret arrangements, so I don't think they were very well prepared.

Temporary adjustments to the itinerary will not only affect prestige, but will also give cultists more time to prepare.

Instead of doing this, it is better to hurry up and set off.

Who do you think Lu Ge is? Drive the train over here!

"Order the engineering team to repair the tracks as quickly as possible. We will arrive at Eselion as planned."

Aetherion is another major city in the East and the first stop of the "Orient Express".

According to the plan, the special train will arrive in Eselion at midnight tomorrow for rest and replenishment. The daily consumption of more than 200 people is not a small number.

"Also, gather everyone. I need to explain the situation to them."

At this moment, concealment is the most detrimental behavior to unity, and it may be used by the Chaos Cult to make trouble later, which will only increase suspicion and discord.

What Lucius was going to do now was to confess this to them.

As for how to be honest, that is the art of speaking.

The administrator nodded and immediately took the order and left.

"What a wise decision."

After the administrator left, Sanita suddenly whispered:

"Before leaving, I looked at the stars and divined. Of the three routes available for the Orient Express, the original plan was the best answer."

"Your choice will surely bring you honor and loyal subordinates."

Lucius:? ? ?

No, sister, aren’t you the principal dancer?

Suddenly an astrology skill popped up. Isn't the scope too wide?

"So Miss Sanita is also interested in astrology?"

Lucius asked in surprise.

"It's just a small skill, not worth mentioning."

Sanita smiled slightly. "It's normal for a believer in Destiny to have some means of peeking into fate. I just happen to have some talent in this area."

"I'm afraid it's more than just 'a bit of talent'? You're belittling your own abilities like this. Don't you want to help Brother Lu?"

At this time, Iveliya suddenly started to tear down Sanita's stage.

Compared to Lucius, she can see more things——

"Astrologer (S)": A rare astrological talent in the world, a favorite of the stars. Without asking, the stars in the sky will reveal a corner of the veil of your destiny.

Although Iveliya didn't understand astrology, she knew how extraordinary it was to have a talent that was recognized as S-level by the spirit eyes.

This woman has been dominated by Brother Lu but she still hides it. She is nothing like her who is completely open with Brother Lu.

Hehehe, this is why Sanita is only fit to be a tool, while Iveliya is a community with a shared destiny!

Sanita, don't blame Sister Ai for being mean. The war of love is so ruthless.

"Ah, Miss Ivilia, you misunderstood me~"

There was no trace of panic on Sanita's face, and she spoke calmly:

"Everything I have is at your disposal, young lord. The reason I'm not willing to show off is because I think someone like you would prefer to take control of your own destiny rather than resort to vague divination."

"Hahaha, actually I'm quite interested in astrology. I even knew an astrologer when I was a kid."

"I hope Miss Sanita can use her expertise for me more in the future."

Lucius laughed and laughed.

Sanita understands Lucius a little bit.

In other words, wanting to take control of their own destiny is a common trait among people like them.

But can I say this in front of Iveliya?

Lucius had used the excuse of "fate" to deceive Xiao Ai.

Fortunately, Lucius is a good hand at pretending to be confused, and he has mastered the art of pretending to be confused.

Alas, now Lucius doesn't dare to go out on the street and talk to people, for fear that he might be attacked and harassed by someone.

The station manager was very efficient, and soon, the young men from the major families in the East gathered in front of Lucius.

But there was a bit of confusion on their faces.

Lucius looked around at this group of young people who would become the backbone of the Eastern Territory in the future, and a confident smile appeared on his lips:

"Dear friends, I regret to inform you that we have encountered a little trouble on our journey."

"The tracks ahead have been vandalized, and according to the intelligence I've received, this was most likely the work of the Chaos Cult."

"Think about it from the Chaos Cult's perspective. I pulled out the nail they had painstakingly planted, and I protected Miss Sanita, who was trying to murder them... Hmm, it seems they do have reason to retaliate against me."

Lucius' helpless and indifferent look made everyone present laugh, and at the same time, their confusion about Sanita's appearance here was also answered.

"Friends."

Lucius raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and continued:

"Destroying the railroad tracks is just a letter of challenge from the Chaos Cult. They may attack along the way at any time."

"So, I solemnly offer you a choice—"

"If anyone thinks the risk is too high, no one would question your courage if you chose to stay in Weiss now. After all, protecting yourself sometimes requires more wisdom than blindly taking risks."

A sharp light flashed in his golden eyes, and an invisible sense of oppression spread.

The noble children in the audience looked at each other and whispered.

Many people showed worry on their faces, but more were excited - being able to confront the Chaos Cult was undoubtedly an opportunity for these young nobles to prove themselves.

Although some smart people have guessed that they seem to be used as shields, so what?

The game between nobles is based on mutual exploitation. Being the object of exploitation just proves one's own value.

As for staying in Weiss?

Haha, stop kidding, there is no retreat!

If I miss this rare opportunity to get closer to Lucius, I don’t know when I’ll have the chance to do it again.

Although there may be risks, what does a small risk matter compared to the huge rewards?

All in! You must all in!

Quack, Lucius, our wonderful performance will surely satisfy you!

"The Astraea family has followed Clovis for generations, and it will always be so. We are willing to go through fire and water for Master Lucius."

The first one to stand up and express his loyalty was Reinhard Astraea, the youngest son of Duke Astraea. He walked out from the first row, then knelt on one knee and loudly swore an oath to Lucius.

The Astraea family, also a thousand-year-old family, is more like a vassal of the Clovis family than an imperial aristocracy.

Reinhardt's great-grandfather, Duke Red, followed Lucius' great-grandfather, Grand Duke Gaius, through the Burning Crusade and made great contributions in the battle against the High Heavens.

The current head of the family, Duke Stuart, is also the right-hand man of Grand Duke Glade. With the rank of eleven, he serves as the deputy commander of the Eastern Legion.

It is most appropriate that he be the first to set an example.

Lucius smiled and nodded at Reinhardt, helping him up from the ground.

Reinhardt's action seemed to open the floodgates, and more and more young nobles came forward to express their loyalty to Lucius:

"The Lance family is committed to following the young lord until his death."

"A warrior of House Bourne fears no challenge."

"The Gordon family is willing to face any danger together with the young lord."

.....

Yes, people’s hearts can be used.

Lucius watched the scene with satisfaction, then suddenly drew the sword from his waist. The shiny blade gleamed a cold white light in the sunlight.

"If you are willing to trust me, I will respond with victory and honor. We will set off on time in three hours."

"——We are waiting ahead, there is absolutely no rival."

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PS: Yes, I want to awaken my coding prowess! Right now I'm only writing 5k a day, the next step is to evolve to 6k a day, and one day I'll be able to write 10,000 a day!

Oh my god, why are the people who make memes so bad? Why don’t they also publicize the source when they share the memes? Now it’s more like a meme than a book?

55-Just like that, Ivylia's life was completely ruined (4K)

"Brother Lu, your words just now sounded good, but in reality, you didn't give them any room to refuse, did you?"

On the platform, watching the passengers boarding the Orient Express in an orderly manner, Iveliya whispered her doubts to Lucius.

"Haha, what would happen if they really got away? I won't tolerate such cowardice."

Lucius raised the corners of his lips slightly, smiling with ease:

"What I said just now was just a gesture. It had two purposes: one was to explain the situation to them, and the other was to stabilize people's hearts and the situation."

"Xiao Ai, power politics is the art of illusion. As long as we make others see what they want to see, we can become more and more important in the group."

"oh......"

Iveliya nodded, not quite understanding.

Alas, these intrigues and twists and turns are so troublesome and give me a headache just listening to them.

But if it can help Brother Lu, then I can tolerate it.

"Come to think of it, I never expected that the young lord could completely sever my ties with the Chaos Cult with just a few words. He's quite eloquent, and truly shameful."

Sanita deliberately emphasized the four words "smart tongue". Rather than praising, it was more like she wanted to experience for herself whether the tongue was really that flexible.

Next, you will witness dazzling oppression beyond your wildest imagination.

Lucius: ...

What's going on? Why do I feel like I'm being targeted by a predator?

"Young Lord, the engineering team has sent a message that the track has been repaired and we can set off."

The station manager brought good news. Lucius, sweating profusely, waved his hand and said,