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Chapter 331 Zacardo's Plot
“We’ve investigated, and most of those sent to Zacardo are from the Kingdom of Fein,” Williamson said.

"Are they from the kingdom?" Caesar paused, then asked, "A commoner?"

Williamson nodded: "Judging from the way they were transported, they were all civilians, and didn't seem to be criminals or people with unclear identities."

Caesar stroked his chin and pondered: What were they trying to do by driving all the orcs out of an orc city and then sending their own civilians in?
"Where are they at now?" Caesar asked.

“We have cleared out all the original residents and are sending about a hundred people into the city every day. We are also conducting extensive patrols of the surrounding area and keeping it a secret,” Williamson said.

"Besides adjusting the population, is there anything else that's amiss?" Caesar asked.

“They’re building something in the city center, but because it’s in the core area, our informants can’t get in for the time being. Also, they’re building a wall around the Zacardo area, enclosing the entire core area,” Williamson said.

Caesar tapped his knuckles on the table.

They expelled the local residents, brought in people from other places, and then built a wall around them.

Why does it feel so much like building a concentration camp?
But even in concentration camps, these measures seem far too bizarre.
Then there must be other problems.

“In addition, we also found something unusual, which may not be that important, but it seems to me that it is worth noting,” Williamson added.

"What is it?"

“Most of the Finns who were brought here suffered from a disease called green skin disease,” Williamson said.

"Green skin disease?"

Caesar had heard of this disease; it was not common and mostly affected workers in some handicraft factories. The afflicted person would experience greening of the skin in a certain area of ​​their body, followed by ulceration, which would spread to most areas of the body over a period of several years. During this time, the patient would suffer unbearable pain, become delirious, and in severe cases, even develop physical deformities, becoming like a terrifying monster.

The source of this disease is currently unclear. It broke out once two years ago, when thousands of people contracted the disease within six months. It mainly came from a health product company. After investigation, the State Health Commission could not find the root cause of the disease and could only classify it as an unknown bacterial infection. The food factory was shut down, and the workers who contracted the disease are still struggling in their hospital beds. The vast majority of them have not yet received compensation.

But now the kingdom is sending these people to foreign colonies thousands of kilometers away.

What exactly are they doing?
Caesar closed his eyes and pondered.

He quickly realized something.

Cons had told him before that Zacardo had Enled's medicine, and now this strange thing was happening there again.

He opened his eyes and asked, "Is there anything special about this place, Zacardo?"

Williamson, a veteran general who had fought in the colonies for a long time, knew these areas very well.
"Zakado was originally an administrative center of the Kingdom of Usruel, but it was severely damaged during the Three Kingdoms War. After the war, it was taken over by Fane as an overseas colony. It has a history of over a thousand years. There was a legend that a hero king of the orc tribe, Guvaris, was buried there. It used to be a well-known city, but after becoming a colony of Fane, it seems to have gradually disappeared and its development has stagnated. The residents who could move away have all moved away. However, this seems to be a deliberate act by the kingdom, but the purpose has never been clear."

Williamson crossed his arms and pondered for a moment before saying, "It's as if they're hiding something, deliberately trying to reduce the attention on Zacardo City."

Caesar nodded slowly: "It is very likely that their activities in Zacardo are aimed at prolonging Enred's life."

"what?"

Williamson frowned.

Caesar recounted his previous conversation with Cons and the circumstances surrounding his meeting with Enred.

Williamson leaned back in his chair, his gaze shifting uncertainly.

"So that means those patients might become sacrifices, turning into a 'good medicine' to prolong Enled's life?"

“I deduce that it’s not just Enled; it’s very likely that many high-ranking officials in the kingdom are using this method to prolong their lives and treat diseases, completely unknown to the outside world,” Caesar said.

He guessed that this operation was not just for Enride alone, but a secret operation aimed at obtaining something important.

This thing could cure Enled's illness and pull him back from the brink of death. That won't do.

He had already planned everything out, intending to seize power as soon as Enrede died. If this happened now, allowing him to live a few more years, then his entire plan would be ruined.

He tapped his knuckles on the table as if deep in thought.

Should I try to stop them? But I'm currently in the kingdom, and company affairs and work in the kingdom are still ongoing. I have no reason to go abroad, and even if I were to travel secretly, I wouldn't be able to handle being suddenly confronted.

Moreover, he is still in contact with Xia and is studying with her. If he suddenly leaves the country, he will definitely be suspected.

“Commander, we can handle that side. You just need to take command,” Williamson said.

But Caesar shook his head: "No, this matter is definitely extremely important to them. You alone are probably no match for them this time. Only if I go in person can I feel at ease."

However, his own schedule is a problem. How can he reasonably make himself disappear for a period of time?
At that moment, an idea came to his mind.

He immediately made arrangements for Williamson, instructing him to mobilize base troops to the area surrounding Zacado, and also to address some issues related to equipment deployment.

"Commander, then what about you?" Williamson asked.

“I will go. In ten days, prepare the vehicle and the teleportation device,” Caesar said in a deep voice.

After leaving the Boundless Heavenly Domain and returning to his room, he sorted out his thoughts, went downstairs, and went to the kitchen.

At this moment, Yumilia was still humming a little tune in the kitchen, mixing flour.

Caesar stepped forward and helped her whip the cream.

"Thank you, Caesar," Yumilia said with a smile.

"There's something I want to tell you," Caesar said.

"Huh? What's the matter?"

“That’s right, it’s been almost ten years since we’ve been back to our hometown,” Caesar said.

"Yes, it's been almost ten years."

Upon hearing Caesar's words, Yumilia also remembered that they had been in the capital for ten years and had not returned even once during that time.

“I suddenly feel homesick and want to go back and see what it’s like now,” Caesar said with a wistful look in his eyes. “The place where I grew up, I suddenly feel a little nostalgic when I think about it.”

Yumilia lowered her head and stirred the flour in silence, but her heart was also filled with turmoil.

"So, do you want to go back and take a look?" she asked, looking up.

“That’s where Caesar grew up. Now that you mention it, I’m also tempted to go back and visit,” she whispered.

"But our house is abandoned now, isn't it? I don't know if anyone can still live there."

"Don't worry about that. Just contact someone a few days in advance to have it repaired, and it should be fine," Caesar said.

"I've almost finished with my work recently, and I want to find a quiet place to rest."

"Since, since that's the case..."

Yumilia stopped what she was doing and looked at Caesar with her big blue eyes: "Shall we go home? Let's go back to our homeland."

(End of this chapter)