In Ark Simulator, why do I always start out as a ruthless person?

No, absolutely not.

Fremont knew very well that if something like this happened, it would be a heavy blow to the Sarkaz clan, who were already in a dangerous situation.

This indicates that the Sarkaz clan will not only lose an excellent leader.

It may even lead to an endless civil war!

Frémont knew that his time was running out.

He must quickly assist this kid in front of him and explore a successful path that can lead the Sarkaz to revival.

Once it is too late, the fate of the Sarkaz people will be uncertain.

"But I am quite curious."

However, although Fremont was anxious in his heart, he remained calm on the surface, not letting anyone see his hidden purpose.

He turned his teasing tone to Gertrude and asked suddenly:

"Those two stupid little sheep used the position of regent as bait, and you didn't even take the bait?"

"This is not like your old style, little wolf cub, have you grown a brain?"

"Shut up, old man, and don't make me kill you."

However, Gertrude, who would lose her temper in front of Chen Qi, was not so good-tempered in front of Fremont.

Gertrude raised the knife she was using to peel an apple, pretended to threaten Frémont, and then said sarcastically:

"Also, don't treat me as a fool. The lies that the twin queens made up must be able to deceive themselves."

"Regent? How did Qi get this position? How could I not know?"

"It is because of his ability to lead Leitania that he has this position, not because of the position that he can lead Leitania."

"What's more, if I assist the two queens and help them successfully assassinate Qi."

"Then how can I guarantee that the two queens won't assassinate me like they assassinated Qi?"

"Betrayal is something that will happen again if it happens once. I don't dare to trust these two queens."

As she spoke, Gertrude finally peeled an apple and handed it to Chen Qi before she sarcastically retorted to Fremont:

"Come to think of it, I'm beginning to doubt you, old man."

"According to what you said, the Twin Queens were created using your knowledge, right?"

"Can you be a reliable person who can create such capricious and brainless creatures like them?"

"Humph, they have been on the throne for a long time and think everything is natural. But it has nothing to do with me."

"I have never been an emperor, so I cannot teach them."

Gertrude's words made Fremont so angry that he almost blew his beard.

But he had to admit that this time, even he looked down upon the means of his creation.

Knowing that it would be fruitless to continue arguing with Gertrude, Fremont finally turned his gaze to Chen Qi and asked in a cold voice:

"Well, boy, since you know they are going to harm you, you must have thought of some evil ideas to take advantage of this tactic, right?"

"Yes."

Chen Qi, who was chewing an apple, responded to Fremont with his usual calm smile.

"Since our Queen wants to take my life."

"Then I will use a similar strategy to return the favor to them, and let them experience a complete failure, as if their lives were taken away."

"I intend to preside over a noble council as regent."

"In this parliament, I will discuss the future reforms of Leitania's national policy with all the nobles above the rank of earl in Leitania."

"...Do you want the Twin Queens to choose the parliament as the place to assassinate you?"

The two of them quickly understood what Chen Qi meant.

Today, Chen Qi is the regent recognized by the Gemini Queen. Whether in status or authority, he is capable of rivaling the Gemini Queen.

Moreover, the Gemini Queen's deliberate concession this time was mainly intended to paralyze Chen Qi.

But for the nobles, they would only get the same message as Chen Qi's first reaction -

The Gemini Queens can no longer restrain Chen Qi.

Under such circumstances, if the nobles still cannot see in whom the power of Leitania will be concentrated in the future, they really do not deserve to sit in this position.

Therefore, the aristocratic forces will definitely completely turn to Chen Qi's side.

And all the contents of this parliament that will change the future national policy of Leitania will be passed almost without any obstacles!

This is a situation that the Gemini Queen absolutely cannot tolerate.

After all, once the national policy changes, how much national strength will be wasted in order to change it back? The Twin Queens know this very well.

Therefore, they will definitely choose the only assassination opportunity on the day when the parliament is held!

"Also, I think they must be very aware of how great the risk of this assassination is."

With his understanding of the twin queens, Chen Qi almost put himself in their shoes and thought about this problem from their perspective, and made a bold guess:

"Once the people of Leitania learn of their despicable behavior, their prestige will plummet even if I die."

"Therefore, they will never use their own 'Voice of the Queen' to assassinate me."

"Then the person who assassinated me could only be someone within our group... someone who hates me deeply."

As he spoke, Chen Qi also cast a teasing look at Gertrude who seemed to be aware of something and had a slightly unnatural expression on her face.

"Gertrude, I remember that I ordered you to win over as many nobles as possible by any means necessary, right?"

"I think there should be quite a few nobles who have been threatened by you and hate me very much."

"——I will arrest all suspicious persons right now!"

Realizing this, Gertrude stood up without any hesitation and began her purge with gritted teeth.

Fortunately, before Gertrude could take any action, Chen Qi stopped her in time.

"No, I don't blame you, Gertrude."

"Rather, I need to take advantage of this to overthrow the rule of the Twin Queens in one fell swoop."

"They also absolutely understand that assassination can only be carried out once. If it fails, then who the assassin who assassinated me belongs to will be entirely up to me. They will have no way to defend themselves."

"And in order to ensure the assassination would be successful, they would definitely design a trap for me that would be impossible to escape from."

"Where do you think this trap will be located?"

Faced with the question raised by Chen Qi, Gertrude and Fremont looked at each other, and immediately thought of a place in tacit understanding.

"Council of Nobles!"

"Qi, are you saying that they want to assassinate you at the Nobles' Council?"

“It’s not just assassination.”

Chen Qi smiled sarcastically, as if mocking the Gemini Queens for being willing to make such a big move to prevent him, the "remnant of the Witch King", from controlling Leithania.

"I'm afraid they will use the entire parliament as a trap to assassinate me."

"They might have filled the parliament with Originium bombs or poured oil all over it to make sure I wouldn't escape, right?"

"In that case, we will grant their wish!"

As he spoke, Chen Qi took out a form that he had prepared long ago from his pocket and handed it to Gertrude.

"Gertrude, have your people deliver this form to the Twin Queens."

"This is……"

"——My schedule for the day of the Noble Council." Chen Qi replied calmly:

"Since the Gemini Queen is looking for an opportunity to assassinate me, I will give her a perfect opportunity."

"According to the schedule, I, who will be presiding over this meeting, will arrive at the parliament one hour in advance. At that time, I will not have any guards by my side."

"And the person in charge of security checks for every noble on that day was you, Gertrude."

Chen Qi's eyes when he looked at Gertrude were a little more serious.

Chen Qi, who had changed his opinion of Gertrude because of Viviana, decided to start testing his judgment now!

"Not only that, I want you to release the assassin to me personally."

"Only in this way can we paralyze the twin queens who must be observing all this in secret and make them believe that you really betrayed me."

"This way, the twin queens will become complacent and we will not give them time to call for backup, let alone escape from Leitania."

"Then, I, who seek victory in the face of danger, will lead the thousands of Leitanian citizens of Trilintelme to overthrow the rule of the Twin Queens in one fell swoop!"

"You are a crucial part of my plan."

Chen Qi's tone was so solemn and trusting that he could even say that he had entrusted his life into Gertrude's hands.

For a moment, Gertrude, who had long been accustomed to betrayal and intrigue, was a little overwhelmed by this sudden absolute trust.

"...It sounds like my Highness really trusts me."

After a long while, Gertrude finally calmed down her strange mood, restored her usual smile, and replied softly:

"Then I will definitely live up to your trust, my highness~"

"That's good." Chen Qi nodded, then remembered something very important and added:

"However, after the assassination is over, I need to really torture you as one of the traitors."

"Of course, after that, I will be the first to vindicate you."

"Okay, okay, Your Highness, just be a glamorous hero of Leitania, and leave these scapegoat jobs to me~"

Gertrude, who had anticipated this, waved her hand in boredom, her tone full of disdain and complaint.

However, the slight smile on her lips didn't look like a complaint at all.

Even a kind of... weird sweetness?

"If there's nothing else, I'll go down and do my work. It'll take some effort to pass the message to Her Majesty the Queen."

"Well, I'll take my leave, my Lord."

Gertrude performed an elegant noble salute and then left the tower with a cheerful step.

It was not until Gertrude left that Fremont, who had been silent for a long time, cast a worried look at Chen Qi.

"Boy, do you really want to take the risk?"

"I dare say that the two queens would fill the entire floor of the parliament with Originium bombs in order to kill you."

"Don't let yourself get caught in a trap, boy. It would be really hilarious if you were killed by the explosion even though you knew it was a trap."

"——Only if I am trapped will the people of Leitania believe that this assassination attempt on me is not a political show on my part."

However, Chen Qi certainly understood the risks of this extremely dangerous trap.

But he has to face it.

Only in this way can he complete his revenge.

Then he had to do it!

"I will kill the twin queens, their potential remnants, and any possibility of framing and discrediting me in this assassination, so that they will never be able to cause any trouble again."

"I said I would not leave any threat behind, even the slightest."

Of course, Chen Qi had one last, most crucial move that he hadn’t told the two of them.

He had secretly sent someone to inform Mace, who was in Casimir, and asked her to bring the "secret police" he had entrusted her to train back to Leitania to protect his safety.

This assassination attempt against him, can he escape danger?

He placed all his hopes on the mace.

……

"Sure enough, Gertrude, this greedy woman, is willing to cooperate with us."

"Not only that, she also prepared Qi's travel schedule for us."