I'm bad, but players love me

A black dot on white paper is certainly eye-catching, but a white dot on your black paper is also somewhat presumptuous.

There are still rules set by gods between countries as constraints. Therefore, even if one country is relatively weak and the other is strong, the two sides cannot easily launch an attack and can only maintain a situation of peaceful coexistence.

However, there is no such rule between cities.

Once the true situation in Cori City spreads, the mayors of other cities will feel that something is wrong.

Everyone knows that your city of Keli is good, and everyone is not a fool, so naturally everyone will run to your city of Keli.

But the nobles can act tyrannically only by relying on the support of the common people. As a result, the common people have all run to your city of Kori. Isn’t this a bit inappropriate?

The city lords also knew that this situation would only become more and more serious as time went on. How would the nobles survive then?

Therefore, the nobles will definitely take action to prevent this from happening. They will talk to you nicely earlier, but if you still insist on doing as you please, they will not be polite and will suppress you forcefully.

Not only was the ELO organization's target small before, but before it could even make any waves, the former mayor of Cori City had already grabbed hold of it.

If it weren't for the drugging that Seth had given him, causing his health to deteriorate and him to lose the energy to continue his aggressive attacks on the ELO organization, the ELO organization would probably have been reduced to a small force that was swaying in the wind and rain and occasionally reorganized.

Therefore, if the city of Kori does not want to collude with the powerful and become corrupt, it will inevitably have to take the old path of "rebellion".

Just like they overthrew the nobles of the city of Cori, they continued to move forward step by step and overthrew the powerful classes of the Kingdom of Machinery as well.

However, before that, ELO must at least accumulate enough strength, which brings us back to the state of "storing food, building high walls, and slowly becoming king" as mentioned before.

According to common sense, such messages should be handled by the system, but unfortunately, this system seems to be omnipotent at first, but the experience of using it later can only be said to be somewhat "fraudulent".

There is indeed intelligence and it is quite complete, but all of this is based on one premise - Di Chou has already designed all the plots.

For example, this time, since Yun Shuo's line was newly added, the system had no idea what kind of plot would happen. As a result, Yun Shuo had no idea where to start looking for Lumi, and he even almost crashed the system when he asked it.

He sat next to Tianta and listened to all the "bad words" about himself for a long time, but Tianta almost said that the ELO commander felt that he should not have been born, and he never said anything about what happened to the ELO commander.

He wondered if they had confused him with Willis and simply merged them into one person. So they all thought the ELO leader was still alive?

This is why, no matter how harshly Tianta cursed, he never mentioned the final outcome of the ELO commander.

Yun Shuo subconsciously touched the tea set on the table, thinking to himself: This statement is not impossible, but it is not as effective as if the former commander dies and Willis takes over.

If they are mixed together, there will be at most one commander in ELO, but if they are divided into two people, then there will be a lot of explanation.

No matter how the former commander died, no matter whether he went against the will of the founder of ELO and followed the nobles, or whether it happened before or after his death, everyone would think that it was the current commander who killed the former commander who disagreed with him in order to follow the nobles.

You have to take the blame no matter what.

Moreover, for the powerful class, a two-faced and wavering commander is not as safe as a commander who is suspected of killing the previous commander in order to succeed and follow the nobles.

After thinking about it, Yun Shuo felt that it was no use just guessing here. Tianta was not an outsider anyway, so he might as well ask.

So, Yun Shuo chose to take the initiative.

He leisurely poured a cup of tea and handed it over, saying softly, "Dianta, calm down. No matter what you say, you can't kill that ELO commander. It's just a pity... It was clearly not like this before..."

There was a hint of regret in his words, as if he was recalling the past, and he even sighed at the end of the sentence.

Tianta was flattered and took the tea with both hands. She picked it up and took a sip. Her eyes involuntarily drifted to Yun Shuo. She saw that he had his head lowered, and there was an unspeakable regret in his eyes.

Seeing this, Tianta's originally calm eyes flashed with a hint of uneasiness. She pursed her lips and couldn't help but tighten the teacup in her hand.

After taking a deep breath, he suddenly put it down, stood up, and closed the window that Yun Shuo had previously opened a crack to let in some air.

After completing all this, Tianta turned around and walked back, his eyes rolling around. After making sure he hadn't attracted anyone's attention, he whispered, "Some say that the ELO commander was actually dead a long time ago, and the current one usurped the throne. However, others say that the ELO commander died on the battlefield, or was blown to death, with no trace of his body left, and only a set of old clothes buried in the grave."

"Neither side is willing to give in. Each has their own valid arguments, and they can't be lumped together because the timing doesn't match. But one thing is certain: the former commander is definitely dead."

When Tianta said this, her tone was much softer. After all, she was a little unsure of Yun Shuo's mentality, and she tried her best not to irritate Yun Shuo's emotions, so it was better to speak in a neutral manner.

"The current commander is extremely strict with the ELO community. They don't even let them go out. This has made the city of Cori seem even more conservative than it is here."

After saying that, she secretly glanced at Yun Shuo's expression. Seeing that he didn't react, she felt a little relieved.

After hearing this, Yun Shuo finally felt relieved. This not only reduced the risk of news about Keli City leaking out, but also made his next move much easier.

Now, even Tianta, who knew something about Yun Shuo, at most suspected that he was once a member of the ELO organization, but would never associate him with the deceased former ELO commander.

As for the others except Tianta, they are more likely to regard themselves as civilians who have escaped from the city of Cori, and rarely think of themselves as ELO members who are now under the control of the Lord of Cori.

Yun Shuo knew that even if he was just a member of ELO, he was destined not to be able to move freely in Sus Township, let alone he was the commander of ELO.

After all, in the eyes of the public, even though ELO later "turned to the light" and declared himself a supporter of the powerful class, he had rebelled and fought against the nobles in the past.

Therefore, it is destined that once any member of ELO leaves the city of Cori, he will be regarded as a thorn in the eyes of other nobles, and they will try their best to drive him away or kill him.

After all, who knows whether you are just passing by or want to return to your old ways and kill the powerful?

In the past, in Kori City, Yun Shuo could rely on the experience he had accumulated over the years and the people who would not reveal his whereabouts, and he could move freely and easily through the streets and alleys of Kori City without any restrictions.

But now in Sus Township, the situation is completely different.

Even if the system can show you the way and find all kinds of random paths, it still can't withstand the cruel reports from "concerned people".

So, it is better to be a refugee civilian.

Suddenly, a clear but slightly cold voice came from outside the door, "Lord Tianta, Lord Knowles sent me to deliver an invitation letter, and specifically instructed that it must be delivered to you personally - only Yun Shuo can attend this banquet."

Upon hearing this, Tianta frowned slightly, held down Yun Shuo who was trying to get up, and walked out alone.

Yun Shuo was left alone inside, and the sounds from outside seemed a little vague because of the wall. Fortunately, the two people outside the house were filled with a strong smell of gunpowder from the beginning. Their voices were not small, and the tension and confrontation contained in them were as clear as a sharp blade.

"Why didn't you inform me? This makes me look like I have no manners."

"It's just an emergency, I hope you will forgive me. Lord Knowles has specifically instructed..."

"Oh, he does have rules."

"Master Tianta, please watch your words!"

"Why does Yun Shuo want to go?"

"Lord Knowles said..."

The voice of the person who came became lower, and no matter how carefully Yun Shuo listened, he could only vaguely hear some intermittent and vague sounds.

"...because...Lumi...was injured..."

These words struck Yun Shuo's heart like lightning. He raised his head suddenly, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes, "Lumi?!"

Yun Shuo widened his eyes and tried to move his ears closer, trying to hear more clearly and piece together more information from the chaotic sound waves.

"That's not true...it's just nonsense!" Tianta rebuked with suppressed anger.

She seemed to be worried that Yun Shuo would hear her, and the anger in her words was almost unbearable, but she still tried her best to lower her voice.

Then, another voice sounded again, "Yes or no... Lord Knowles will make his own plans. Let him go see Lord Lumi... This is for your own good after all."

Lumi is still here! What a relief to find it without any effort!

Although they did send Lumi to the border of the Kingdom of Machinery, the first place Lumi arrived at in the Kingdom of Wind should indeed be here.

But Lumi should also know that generally speaking, there are not many medical resources in such a small place. He should have gone somewhere else long ago. Why would he live here for a long time?

Before Yun Shuo could figure it out, the quarrel outside started again. Yun Shuo clenched his fists, forced himself to calm down and listen to them carefully.

"For my own good? He wants me dead!" Tianta said angrily, "I'm not even allowed to get close to her, and he actually wants others to get close to her!"

"After tomorrow, Lord Knowles will have his own plans."

The unexpected "uninvited guest" left, leaving Tianta in confusion and anger.

She stood there for a long time before she calmed down. She raised her hand and stared at the clenched invitation letter. She was silent for a moment before slowly walking into the house.

Yun Shuo had already regained his composure by this point, sitting steadily in his seat. Tianta stared at him intently until Yun Shuo, who was pretending not to notice, could no longer pretend and, when he looked back at her, handed him the invitation.

As if compromised, Tianta, with obvious fatigue and unconcealable helplessness, a bitter smile played on the corner of her mouth. She said slowly: "You just now... you shouldn't have heard anything, right? I... I was too loud, I'm really sorry. Actually, it's nothing, it's just that Knowles wants to see you."

As if she was afraid of scaring Yun Shuo, she turned around and her eyes suddenly became sinister, like the abyss beneath the seemingly harmless ice.

Tianta casually took out a letter opener from the drawer, gently ran her fingertips across the blade, and said softly, "But after this, I won't let him do anything he wants!"

Chapter 11: Really Interesting

The climate in Sus Township is much better than that in Corry City.

It's strange to say, although they are not far away, but in Susi Township, even the wind blowing in your face carries a bit of soft moisture, which inevitably makes the strong and wild wind in Cori City seem more or less rough.

Yun Shuo changed into a neat outfit and finally got back into the carriage. After saying goodbye to Tianta, who was piteously trying to pick at her clothes, he let the coachman in front of him drive along the path, taking him to the residence of Lord Knowles.

Before getting off the car, Yun Shuo's eyes swept over the servant who jumped out of the car first and knelt skillfully as a "human stool".

The other party seemed to be very familiar with this and did not feel at all how humiliating it was.

Yun Shuo pretended not to see it and deliberately did not walk from that side. He jumped lightly and jumped down from the other side of the carriage.

The "human stool" waited there quietly, but after waiting for a long time, it didn't feel the familiar pressure rolling over its back.

Everyone was wondering, but when they looked up, Yun Shuo had already come back from the other side, strolling around in a circle, and then walked in calmly and swaggeringly through the gate.

The servant stumbled to his feet after the gate closed, brushing the dust off his knees and arms. He stared at Yun Shuo's back, frowning with an expression of disbelief. With a wrinkled face, he asked himself, "Why on earth did this guy become a distinguished guest?"

Over the years, I have seen many powerful people with different personalities, but this is the first time I have seen such a completely unruly guy.

Everyone else got off the carriage quietly by stepping on the "human stool", but he insisted on being different. He would rather go around the other side of the carriage and come back than have the stool step on him. Could it be that he thought he was dirty?

"In the past, only VIPs favored by God or nobles could be honored as guests. How could there be such an unmannered fellow like him?" The servants couldn't help but feel strange and muttered to themselves, "The world has really changed. Even such an ignorant fellow can enter the house. It's really strange..."

"If you want to stay alive, don't worry about so many things. Just do what your master tells you to do." The groom mercilessly interrupted the servant's mumbling, took out a water bottle from the side and drank a few sips, wiped the water from the corner of his mouth with his hand, and whipped the horse's butt.

Knowles was not there this time, pretending to show off his power. The servants came up and respectfully welcomed Yun Shuo in.

Just for the task of "leading the way", there were more than a dozen servants following him. Moreover, none of them paid attention to the road, but stared at Yun Shuo, as if they were worried that Yun Shuo would escape at any time.

Those who know are thinking that they are leading the way, while those who don’t think that they are escorting prisoners and are not afraid of falling if they are not careful.

Yun Shuo was a shameless man. Being stared at by so many pairs of eyes did not affect his leisurely stroll. Not only did his movements remain unchanged, he even had the leisure to appreciate Knowles's aesthetic taste - another man whose house was full of flowers and plants.

Generally speaking, the nobles discussed matters in the afternoon.

After all, their habit is to spend their free time with afternoon tea, and it doesn't seem out of place to invite them to discuss something at this time.

Dinner is too formal, small talk is too casual, afternoon tea is just right.

What's more, chatting while drinking tea can more or less reduce the tense atmosphere. After all, there is no guarantee that discussing things will always be harmonious, right?

Moreover, many times, they have to confront their enemies during afternoon tea. Without snacks to serve as a buffer, it is easy for a fight to break out over a disagreement, and then the negotiations will come to a deadlock due to momentary impulse.

But Knowles did not follow this conventional way. Instead, he took a different approach and invited Yun Shuo to have a weird "morning tea".

It was supposed to be lunch time, but these nobles just wanted to do something fancy and have tea first.

When Yun Shuo stepped into the carefully decorated tea room, Knowles had been waiting there quietly for a long time.

Compared to Yun Shuo's simplicity, his attire was extremely complicated and gorgeous, as if Yun Shuo was going to attend a grand ball after drinking tea. He was like a peacock with its tail spread out, desperately showing off his rich family background, and every detail had to be done to the best of its ability, regardless of financial and human resources.

Look at the intricate embroidery and the silk threads gleaming in the sun. I wonder how Knowles managed to squeeze out so much money in such a poor place like Sousse.

Knowles was holding a large report in his hand. In order to accommodate his increasingly blurred eyesight, the servants had specially magnified all the words several times. What could have been written clearly on just one piece of paper was forcibly spread out across two large sheets.

He was currently holding the report in his hands, flipping through it carelessly, as if showing it to others, without any intention of avoiding outsiders.

It seems that this report was deliberately shown to me.

Yun Shuo then walked calmly to the side of Noel, with a frank look in his eyes, and began to read the contents of the report openly.

Knowles was startled by his unconventional behavior and slammed the report in his hand shut.

It was clearly him who seduced her, yet he was still pretending to be so, deliberately scolding her: "How dare you look at me?! Didn't Tianta tell you who I am?"

He originally just wanted to use this report to arouse Yun Shuo's curiosity, but who knew that Yun Shuo could be so fearless. He didn't treat him as an outsider at all, and just stood by and watched openly.

Yun Shuo, however, bowed slightly and said calmly, "This isn't what I want to see. You asked me to see it. Since you intend to let me know, how dare I disappoint you?"

"What kind of nonsense?" Knowles blinked, with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

This person is really interesting.

"If this were truly a confidential document, you wouldn't have brazenly shown it outside to look at it, and you wouldn't have even used such striking text. You must have gone to your study with a magnifying glass to examine it carefully, rather than staying in this open, drafty pavilion. Isn't it obvious that you want me to see it?"

Knowles rolled up the document and clapped his hands. His face darkened slightly, and he asked with a half-smile, "What if I'm the person you're talking about who doesn't play by the rules?"

"That's a coincidence," Yun Shuo skipped the pretentious bow and simply straightened his back, looking directly at Knowles and said, "If that's true, that would be even better."

Seeing Knowles's puzzled look, Yun Shuo smiled. "You are the one who doesn't play by the rules, and I am the one who doesn't play by the rules either. You left the confidential documents lying around, and I kept my eyes fixed on them. So, we can be considered close friends!"

He didn't seem to be being unconscionable when he said this, and simply said, "Gold is easy to come by, but a true friend is hard to find. Isn't this a coincidence?"

"Confidant? Ha!" Knowles snorted through his nose. "You're really good at praising yourself. You're really smooth-talking."