I'm a villain, not a devil

The military celebration day arrived as scheduled.

Even though the soldiers on the front line were still fighting the tree people, the imperial capital was still quickly immersed in the festive atmosphere.

The residents of the imperial capital got up early. Today, there are military gifts that will not shrink. The rich people naturally don’t care, but for the middle class, this material can also cover the family’s expenses for a few days. The poor are more enthusiastic-this reward is their annual hope.

Even in the imperial capital of the mighty empire, the poor in the wasteland world can’t be said to have a good life.

Especially the front-line war is tight, taxes have increased, and the frequency of compulsory labor has increased, and they have to tighten their belts to live.

So, on the day of the military celebration, the entire imperial capital showed an interesting scene.

Those most ordinary residential areas and even the places where flat houses are located, residents swarmed out and rushed to the distribution points, fearing that they would be empty-handed if they were a step late.

The middle class is more respectable. Most of them wear formal clothes. Even when they go out to receive gifts for supporting the army, they only go in groups of two or three with their neighbors. When they walk on the road, they need to discuss recent national events, such as the war on the front line.

When they arrive at the collection location, they will line up very consciously and show polite smiles to the staff.

However, many people will find that the neighbor who was still chatting with them on the way has unknowingly led them by half a body length and is in front of them when queuing.

People who are led in this way are somewhat unhappy, but once the neighbor turns around to continue the previous topic, they will respond with a smile, and if the two see the fierce scenes of the poor people in the distant streets crowding and fighting, they will look at each other and smile knowingly.

This kind of time is always pleasant.

However, those who live in the rich neighborhoods are even happier. At this time, it is not their turn to go out. Wearing pajamas, opening the curtains, taking the black tea handed by the maid, looking down at the crowded crowd in the distance, this is the first pastime of the Army Day.

Everyone is clear, except for the children. Those four, five, six, and seven-year-old children don’t think so much. If the team is close, they will play together and play all kinds of games. If a group of rich kids and a poor kid get together, then they will play the least gregarious one.

Of course, those who need to participate in this seemingly military day will not appear here.

"…Bai Yue Yongsheng, Wu Yun Changlong!"

"Bai Yue Yongsheng, Wu Yun Changlong!"

As the Grand Marshal Wu Xiao shouted the last sentence, the soldiers present burst into roars.

The military mobilization speech at the beginning of the military day has always required a lot of passion.

Wu Xiao, with a determined face, waved his fist at everyone and walked down the podium. The soldiers turned around and prepared to participate in this grand event with them as the protagonists.

However, Wu Xiao, with a determined face, became ugly after walking into the room.

He stopped, and several generals behind him trembled.

"More than 10,000 people disappeared in the empire. I gave you three days, and there is no trace?!" Wu Xiao suppressed his anger.

The generals behind him looked at each other in silence. A major general who was usually highly regarded by Wu Xiao had an ugly face: "Marshal, we finally found a trace... The wounded may have disappeared near the area south of the black pigeon..."

It would have been better if he didn't say it. As soon as he said this, the anger in Wu Xiao's eyes became more obvious.

"Black pigeon south? Do you know where the black pigeon is south?"

"... Imperial, imperial capital."

Wu Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly: "Then tell me, what did our people do in the imperial capital?"

All the generals present did not dare to answer.

Wu Xiao stared at them: "The military anniversary has begun, and the families of more than 10,000 brothers are waiting for their triumphant return. Before, I told them that their sons, brothers, husbands... were all brave warriors who were not afraid of death. In a few days, I have to tell them that their sons, brothers, husbands... all died for the country?"

"Even I can't even give them corpses?"

After a long silence, it was the major general who spoke up: "Marshal, I am willing to explain to those military families..."

Wu Xiao, who rarely showed anger in front of others, suddenly became furious. He grabbed the other's collar and roared: "Explain?! What qualifications do you have to explain to them?! What kind of explanation do you have to give to satisfy them?! They lost their children and relatives!"

The major general's face was pale with shame, and he didn't dare to raise his head.

Wu Xiao shook his head in disappointment. He didn't abandon the major general, but put him down calmly.

"Send people to search near the big pit where the Black Pigeon Prison was originally located, and bring excavators. In addition, dig up the surrounding mineral vein sites, and bring the old miners from the military." Wu Xiao ordered in a cold voice.

"Yes!"

Wu Xiao's chest rose and fell slightly: "Today, His Majesty will give a speech on the military anniversary at 7 o'clock in the evening... If there is no news before 6:30, then prepare the car and I will go to meet the military families in person."

After that, without giving others any chance to speak, Wu Xiao left directly.

Several generals looked at their colleagues cautiously, and then glared at each other.

"Let's go!"

...

The Military Day was very lively. When every household had received gifts from supporting the army, the cheering marching troops had already arrived on the streets of the imperial capital.

There will be many programs during the parade, and various vendors will also gather at the street intersections with the largest flow of people. When the soldiers pass by, the crowd will often burst into loud cheers.

After the long game team passes by, children in simple clothes will rush forward, and a lot of things will fall on the ground. It may be a few pieces of candy, a half bottle of good wine, or a few cigarettes.

For the children in the slums, these are all good things. However, if you want to take more, it depends on how big your fist is - most of the children in the slums are not very strong, and now they will be It’s time to “fight for talent”.

After the children finish fighting, the residents will pour into the streets to start their own carnival.

Among the crowd, Sean randomly found a vendor and bought some snacks. He peeled off a candy wrapper and stuffed the candy into his mouth.

After a moment, he nodded and swallowed: "The taste of industrial saccharin is very strong, and it tastes like childhood."

"Is it appropriate for you to hang out at this time?" Bai Ye, who was wrapped tightly beside him and even wore a hood, said.

Sean flicked it with his thumb, and the soda bottle cap popped out. Several children around him who heard the movement immediately cast adoring eyes.

He raised his head and took a sip, and said with a slight dissatisfaction: "You can sell it even if it's not full of energy. Tsk, it just tastes like saccharin water..."

Sean walked lazily and said: "All the things that need to be done have been done. Now they are trying their best to plot against me. It is them who should be busy, not me - but on this important day today, you are with me." Your Royal Highness does not need to be present?”

Bai Ye's face was hidden in his hood and his expression could not be seen clearly, but he just whispered: "It is not my princess' turn to give the speech on the military anniversary and entertain the soldiers. I can just attend the dinner."

"Didn't I say that your father will also be attending today?" Sean wandered casually among the crowd, glancing around from the corner of his eye from time to time.

There was no emotion in Bai Ye's voice: "My father has not attended the Military Day for ten consecutive years, probably because of the special time this time. I guess he will still give a speech."

Sean shrugged: "However, since you are going to attend, your father must show up, right? It's strange to say that most people in the imperial capital don't know what their beloved emperor looks like."

Bai Ye actually also sneered: "I don't remember what my father looks like. In the past, when the royal brothers were not in the imperial capital, when I helped with government affairs, it was only through a curtain - it's unclear whether he showed up this time. Probably not...but you don’t need to worry about my father’s affairs for the time being, right? The focus is still on my elder brother and Jehovah.”

Sean picked up another snack and said without raising his head: "Aren't you helping me give them a chance?"

"Opportunity? Me?"

Sean turned his head and looked at Bai Ye's outfit with an incomprehensible look, and finally couldn't help laughing out loud: "Jehovah asked a professional team to analyze my personality, sources of motivation, behavioral patterns, etc., what do you think? Wouldn’t he have guessed that a restless master like me would come to the military anniversary?”

Bai Ye was stunned and immediately reacted.

Jehovah and those who fight in vain will surely be among the crowds observing, no matter what.

However, during the lively festival, her dress, which was intended to hide her identity, was more likely to attract the attention of interested people.

There was a hint of apology in Bai Ye's voice: "I'm sorry, I didn't think too much..."

Halfway through, she raised her head again: "According to your personality, you will definitely remind me...did you do this on purpose?"

Sean cracked the melon seeds on the stone and said cheerfully: "I just said you are not stupid - when I went out, I deliberately chose a location far away from the prison where Sherrill was."

Bai Ye thought for a moment and said, "Because my eldest brother must have more people than Jehovah, so the people who can observe us far away from there are most likely my eldest brother's people."

Sean laughed: "It's not a high probability, it's 100% - three people have noticed us while walking along this section of the road. They all pretended to be vendors, but they didn't bend down when communicating with the marching soldiers. However, the communication time It was short-lived and the soldiers were very satisfied.”

Bai Ye said thoughtfully: "This shows that they are not used to groveling, but they know the soldiers' preferences - this is the characteristic of soldiers, and the eldest brother has many military forces under his command..."

She looked at Sean with disbelief: "You have observed so many things in such a short time?"

Sean said casually: "It's just a habit - well, it's not like Jehovah didn't send someone out. Have you seen the woman at nine o'clock? She is wearing the most ordinary poor clothes, but her fingers are white and slender. The temperature is not high today, but she I’ve stroked my cuffs four times.”

"The clothes don't match the skin, and the sleeves are being rolled down because she subconsciously feels hot - this is a sign of staying in the cold storage for a long time. She was born in a shelter? Have you noticed it too?"

Sean smiled: "It's the most basic observation, isn't it? Moreover, the paths of her and those disguised vendors overlapped several times, which means they don't know each other, and the identity judgment will be clearer."

Bai Ye looked at Sean as if she were looking at a ghost. Even though she had experienced this many times, she was still shocked by Sean's terrifying observation ability.

"Wait... what do you want?" Bai Ye was stunned, but saw Sean quicken his pace and walk towards the woman.

"Hush, follow me."

Bai Ye's strange outfit has attracted the attention of those who are interested. As the two quickened their pace, those who were watching them reacted immediately.

The woman noticed the direction of Sean and the others, and when she found that she was getting closer and closer to them, she subconsciously went to the alleys around.

Sean did not catch up with the other party, but just followed behind not far away, as if shopping.

However, he said slowly: "I didn't remind you just to remind Bai Zhan - they all think I am a smart person and will not let people around me make such mistakes. So, when mistakes occur, they will arouse suspicion."

As they spoke, they had already chased the woman into the dark alley, and the disguised vendors behind them temporarily lost their sight.

Sean took Bai Ye's hand and disappeared directly into the air.

He smiled and said: "So, Bai Zhan will think that I am-"

"Meeting someone." Bai Ye continued.

Sean nodded: "Then, your good brother's paranoia is already serious~"

Bai Ye murmured: "I'm afraid it's going to explode..."

...

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, Your Highness, this is what I saw exactly, and the other two saw the same thing."

In the secret room, Bai Zhan narrowed his eyes after listening to the report.

This time, he was more and more certain that there was an unspeakable connection between the military advisor and Sean!

It is even possible that Sean didn't know who contacted him... The military advisor was using and driving Sean...

And at this point in time...

Bai Zhan sneered.

Very good, military advisor...

...

The carnival lasted all day, and as night fell, people began to rush to the largest square in the imperial capital.

At this time, Wu Xiao, who had just got into the car, received the news.

"What did you say?" Wu Xiao looked at the other party in disbelief.

Palace Prime Minister Covens nodded: "His Majesty already knows about this. He said that this is not the Marshal's fault. As the head of a country, he should be the one to appease the military families. Moreover, today is the military day... He hopes you can spend this holiday well."

Wu Xiao was silent for a moment, glanced at Covens, and then nodded.

"His Majesty said that you should go to the square first and prepare. He is already in the courtyard of the military families."

"Your Majesty is wise..."

...

The military family representatives sat in the courtyard a little nervously. They received news that... His Majesty wanted to see them?

At the tense moment, the courtyard door had been pushed open, and a dark car stopped outside. A large number of footsteps seemed to surround the entire courtyard.

The military family representative took a few steps forward nervously, and then knelt on the ground.

"Meet Your Majesty."

After a moment of silence, an old but majestic voice sounded.

"No need to be polite, everyone."

The car window was gently rolled down, and several representatives of military families looked up cautiously, then lowered their heads again in fear, and even their bodies trembled a little.

There was a hand on the car window, a hand tightly bound by branches and cell fruits. The hand was almost like a mummy, with the severely corroded skin covering it with difficulty.