Witch, Fireball and Steam Evil God

Chapter 319 Is this prosperous era as you wished?

Overnight, Team Rocket became the largest evil organization in the kingdom. Especially after news of the death of King Oled XI and the annihilation of the Royal Summoners Association spread, Team Rocket's numbers surged. The fall of the capital also signaled the final decline of this civilization that had existed for thousands of years.

With the fall of the Crimson Queen, the rules she established, and this peaceful, fairytale-like world, were destroyed.

Before the allied forces from various cities could even reach the Divine Tree, they learned of the fall of the royal capital. A few days after Team Rocket's formation, a high-ranking official from the royal capital, former poacher leader "Razor" Mordos, delivered a public speech. Addressing the bewildered citizens of the kingdom, he recounted the actions of King Oled XI before his demise:
The royal family ordered Minister Firrock to deliver an inspiring recruitment speech in the capital's square, promising the capital's militia that the royal family and the Summoner's Guild's elite would fight alongside the kingdom's inhabitants until death.

However, in reality, less than a day after the speech, the Oled royal family and the association's elite fled the capital, leaving all the volunteers to die in the city. Mordos exposed the hypocrisy of the royal family and ministers, believing them to be nothing more than a group of treacherous villains, and that the one who had been protecting these hypocritical villains all along was the Scarlet Queen.

A seemingly selfless and great ruler was actually the true source of corruption in this kingdom.

"Is the sky dead?"

Rowena held the latest issue of the Cuckoo Bird Daily in her hand, and when she read this part, she blurted out, "This 'Razor' Mordos is a tough character."

This impassioned article posed a pointed question to every resident of the kingdom who read this daily newspaper: would you rather continue to serve the corrupt royal family to the bitter end, or use your own hands to build a new, fair, and free civilization?
The downfall of the Oled dynasty is a foregone conclusion; the future of this world rests in the hands of everyone who reads this newspaper.

The newspaper also emphasized that this was a matter of choice, and had nothing to do with identity or status.

Whether you were a poacher or a servant of a nobleman, you can now become a member of Team Rocket. Unity is the most powerful weapon people have now. As long as the people of each city unite, neither the remnants of the Old royal family nor the mechanical monsters roaming outside the city are anything to fear.

"It seems that quite a few capable henchmen have voluntarily joined your ranks, which brings you one step closer to becoming a true villain leader."

Rowena congratulated Ethan.

"I hate people like that the most."

The other side rarely voiced its opinion, saying, "They should have died along with the Oled royal family."

This is a village near the capital.

Or more accurately, the ruins of a village. The village was reduced to ashes, and charred corpses were everywhere. This was clearly not the work of invading monsters, because these corpses were neatly gathered in the square. Judging from the way the corpses were arranged, they were bound together before they died, and could only watch helplessly as the flames engulfed them and consumed everyone...

Among the corpses were elderly people and children.

The road sign that read "Safe Haven" was broken into several pieces and sunk deep into the mud.

This village was recently established by a wandering wealthy merchant. It is located on a vital route connecting the kingdom with nearby cities. The village welcomes refugees from all over the world. The merchant integrates the refugees, cultivates the land, and establishes a security force to maintain peace. When the members of "Razor" and Team Rocket arrived here, the villagers were discussing whether to warn the survivors in the capital about the existence of the safe haven. At the same time, they also needed to set up some defenses against monsters around the village.

The wealthy businessman and the security team refused "Razor's" mandatory conscription order and even told them to get out of the village, these despicable scoundrels who thrive on chaos.

However, it is clear that the summoners here are not good at human-to-human combat. Their thinking is still stuck in the fair monster battles of the past. In the current environment, "Razor" and the members of Team Rocket have mastered a more advanced tactic - attacking summoners.

Humans are vulnerable without the protection of the Crimson Queen; even the most ordinary gray wolf can easily tear a human body apart.

The entire Sheriff's squad was wiped out in the battle. "Razor" ordered everyone to take the old, weak, sick, and disabled from the village to the square, so that everyone would understand the consequences of opposing Team Rocket.

These messages all came from a member of Team Rocket who called himself "Razor's" second-in-command. He was accompanied by several Cuckoos and a few former newspaper employees who had defected to Team Rocket. They were writing a new report, using the ending of "Safe Haven" to warn everyone that this was the consequence of rebelling against Team Rocket.

The Rocket Team member also mentioned that "Razor" and his men kidnapped some young and beautiful women, which was the organization's latest reward system. "Razor" used this first-come, first-served method to greatly encourage the team members' enthusiasm for looting.

Whether it's women or previous loot, every member who takes the lead can choose three items to keep during the looting process. Under this call, some newly joined Team Rocket members also rushed to join the looting.

"But speaking of which, Beyond, don't you think this Mordos is quite capable? They actually cleared out the mutants roaming the capital and occupied the entire palace, making it the headquarters of Team Rocket."

This at least shows that "Razor" Mordos is very clever. He discovered the characteristics of the infected and used only a few monsters that kept making noise to lure almost all the infected out of the city. Afterwards, he led his men to reinforce the city walls and kept the infected outside the closed city gates.

These infected individuals are different from locust swarms; they cannot jump or climb walls, and a tightly closed door is all it takes to block their path.

"Lovina! Why have you been praising him the whole time?"

The other side couldn't stand it anymore, "Didn't you see what they did?"

Among the knightly codes, the most intolerable act is the massacre of unarmed villagers.

"This is what happens after the king dies."

Rowena said calmly, "After Henry VI died, how much better could the empire and this place be?"

It's more accurate to say that the previous atmosphere, where defeat only resulted in a moment of darkness and the struggles between people didn't harm each other, was unrealistic.

She looked at Ethan and said, “This ‘Razor’ Mordos is a character. If you take him in, he should be able to manage the organization for you for quite some time.”

This also aligns with what she believes to be the natural course of historical development.

In the style of "Razor" Mordos, Team Rocket's power will continue to rise for a considerable period of time, their membership will increase, and eventually the organization will be so large that it can conquer cities.

Of course, the hidden dangers are also self-evident.

Today, most of "Razor's" original men are poachers who are better adapted to this chaotic world than others. However, as there are fewer and fewer targets to plunder, this group of hyenas will eventually turn on each other.

Upon hearing this, Mordos's adjutant's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Boss Sakaki, we've already captured the royal city, and everyone's waiting for you! You can't imagine how many treasures are still hidden in the royal treasury!"

If they could persuade Ethan, it would undoubtedly be a great achievement.

After all, the Rockets were initially formed based on the footage of the Crimson Queen's fall. While everyone was grieving and bewildered by the Queen's death, "Razor" Mordos smiled. At that moment, they knew that their era had finally arrived.

As the latest issue of the Cuckoo Bird Daily states, the Crimson Queen has protected the Oled royal family for over a thousand years, but they still have a long way to go before officially becoming kings.

"Really? Then let's go."

Ethan nodded.

Upon hearing this, the adjutant was overjoyed, and the staff of the Cuckoo Daily who followed him also looked delighted; they had even come up with a headline for the new report.

—"Boss Sakaki has returned to his loyal capital."

Compared to a small village that had been burned to the ground, this was the kind of news that could completely crush all the rebels. The city lords were still a threat, but with Ethan's help, wiping out the remnants of the Oled royal family would be a piece of cake.

"I'll show you the way right away!"

“No need, I know the way back to the capital.” Ethan glanced at his obsequious adjutant. “After all, you’ve had a long day. Just rest here.”

A smile appeared on the little purple bat's face.

"Rest? No problem, I'm not tired at all. It's my honor to personally welcome you back to the capital!"

You're about to get tired.

Ethan was no longer looking at him. The adjutant was about to say something when his gaze shifted strangely.

The scene before him spun around him, and his gaze, which had been fixed on Ethan's back, drifted into the sky. Then came the sound of a heavy object hitting the ground. It took his vast brain several seconds to comprehend what was happening—when the heavy object landed, his gaze no longer shifted, but finally settled on a familiar object.

That half-body standing still... it seems to be his lower body?

Huh?
strangeness.

Why can he see his lower body?

This was the last thought that crossed the adjutant's mind.

"Lovina, you!"

Bi'an was also startled by the sudden cutting magic. Just a second ago, the atmosphere of the conversation was very harmonious, and the adjutant was even flattering them and offering to take them to the capital. She almost thought that this was a change made by Ethan to play the role of the villain. But in the blink of an eye, the adjutant was left with only half a body.

For a moment, even the well-informed person on the other side felt a sense of terror.

It was an eerie feeling that defied description. Ethan's expression remained largely unchanged throughout, even as he witnessed the burning of the village and the brutal slaughter of the villagers by "Razor's" men. He maintained a calm demeanor, even when he decided to kill his lieutenant.

You can never truly understand what's on a person's mind. Perhaps when he's smiling and chatting with you about everyday things, he's already made up his mind to kill someone.

The other side belatedly realized, "You were deliberately provoking Old Sen just now!"

This bat is getting worse and worse. It seems I'll have to teach it a lesson when I get back to the capital's PR department.

"It's more accurate to say that you've been indulging in food and hunting lately, which has made you less responsive."

The little purple bat gave the other side a haughty look, "Didn't you see that Old Sen had already made his decision when he came to this village? As for what he just said... you can interpret it as a cruel political struggle. Since those people are so eager for the 'real' world, let them know what will happen in the real world."

"Political struggle?"

The other side was stunned for a long time.

"Does a mere group of poachers dare to use Lao Sen's name to swindle and deceive people? Do they have 'Gen's' permission?"

As the de facto leader of "Roots," Rowena also has responsibilities to bear and would never allow this situation to occur.

As she said, "Razor" Mordos was an ambitious man who was the first to raise the Team Rocket flag in order to become the organization's "second-in-command" like Oled I. This was his view of the relationship between the Oled royal family and the Scarlet Queen.

He was nominally the second-in-command, but in reality, he was the true ruler of the kingdom.

Neither Ethan nor the Scarlet Queen seem willing to spend their time managing the country. Since the formation of the new cabinet, Ethan has never taken the initiative to get involved in political decisions.

“In the ‘real’ world, if a person’s ambition does not match his ability, he will soon be eliminated by his competitors—wasn’t that what Julius did?”

Rowena seemed to have transformed back into the wanted criminal who could stop the crying children of the Empire.

……

As night fell, the palace was brightly lit.

A victory celebration banquet is being held here. The banquet is extremely lavish, and it is accompanied by some painful cries.

The women, abducted as "trophies," were dressed in the royal palace's luxurious attire and forced to confront the Team Rocket members, who grinned like wild beasts.

At that moment, everyone at the banquet truly felt the wonder of power and strength.

The firelight illuminated the palace, and Charlotte, hidden in the shadows, witnessed it all.

She gritted her teeth, trying her best to suppress her anger.

This is destined to be a sleepless night for everyone.

"Razor" Mordos has become the biggest cancer in the world and must be eradicated. Only three people are willing to join her in this assassination.

The white headscarf and the veteran who had previously retired from the royal patrol team.

Most of the other residents of the capital who had been plundered chose to remain silent—and after Mordos cleared the infected roaming the capital, they were finally able to return to the surface.

However, in the eyes of Medos and his cronies, these residents were nothing more than laborers and pigs.

Now, she must wait until everyone is drunk, as that would be the best time to act, but that means she must watch helplessly as Mordos and his men commit their atrocities until then.

Before long, an unexpected screech resounded over the palace.

At the same time, everyone preparing for the banquet at the palace stopped what they were doing and looked up at the night sky.

Charlotte's pupils contracted when the divine bird, as dazzling as the sun, came into view.

Ethan and Mordos are not birds of a feather; most of these people are just using his name—Charlotte has always firmly believed this.

However, she now saw the divine bird land in the palace, and the "Razor" Mordos, who had committed countless crimes, was all smiles as he walked towards Ethan, carrying the wine he had found in the palace.

"Boss Sakaki."

With an incredibly warm tone, he poured the clear liquid into a stemmed glass.

He was already somewhat drunk, and his voice trembled slightly, "Now everything here is ours, how about it? Is this prosperous era as you wished?"

(End of this chapter)