I am a director in Ark. If I am not banned, I will be considered successful.

Theresa smiled faintly, but at this moment, no one could appreciate the beautiful smile of this princess. She was just happy that there was someone to chat with her when she was lonely.

"Besides, I think my brother can accomplish this well by himself. He may need me, but he doesn't necessarily need me to do anything right now. I think he will figure out what the Sarkaz really need now."

"And the one who was able to make him change like this was you, Mr. Chen Qi. You did something that even I couldn't do. It was something that my brother, I, and so many Sarkaz couldn't do with our blood."

"From this point of view, I will always regard you as my benefactor - not only me, but all Sarkaz will also regard you as their benefactor."

Theresa expressed her gratitude and affection towards Chen Qi on the phone. She could never have imagined that when she suddenly broke free from death, the first thing she saw was not the fragmented Sarkaz, but the Sarkaz that were reunited under her "name" and the efforts of her brother.

Although the attitude of the royal court was still unclear, it was clear that most of the Sarkaz had united. What surprised Theresa even more was the transformation of Tracys.

He no longer focused on betting the fate of the Sarkaz on a major war, but began to think about how to seize power more easily. He was building, managing, and exploring a path that the Sarkaz had never embarked on before.

Theresa felt that she could wait and see, and even in the future, if she really felt that Theresa's path was feasible... she might really stand on the side of her royal brother.

"But these are things for the future. Right now, I just want to be a watcher and gradually figure out everything about this world."

Theresa smiled as she typed, and continued typing to Chen Qi: "It's just that I can't talk during the day, which makes me feel lonely. Fortunately, I have this phone that you gave me, Mr. Chen Qi, so I have someone to talk to."

"I also hope that no matter how far you go in the future, you can still have time to chat with me briefly late at night. This is just a small request from me, okay?"

"——Of course no problem." Chen Qi responded without any hesitation.

I have to say, Chen Qi now understands why Theresa has so many people following her in the plot. This princess does have a wonderful affinity - even if she is holding a mobile phone screen, Chen Qi's heartbeat speeds up reflexively just by looking at the words.

This is not good... The charm of this princess is a bit too great. No wonder W was willing to give up his life for her after chatting with her for a few words.

Theresa's Virgin Mary-like friendliness is simply a blessing to any Sarkaz who have seen hell and war. Anyone who has seen heaven will never want to go back to hell.

This is probably the charm of Theresa? Thinking of this, Chen Qi felt a little guilty for some reason. He subconsciously glanced at the figure of Tallulah, who had just been freed from Kosice's possession and fell asleep again. He carefully looked at the small map again and made sure that everything was fine. Only then did he feel relieved.

"Well, let's get back to the point, Mr. Chen Qi, is there anything I can help you with?"

Theresa obviously knew that Chen Qi was looking for her so anxiously because he must want to seek her help. She was also happy to help to repay Chen Qi for his contribution to her and everyone in Sarkaz.

Theresa was so enthusiastic that after some thought, Chen Qi decided to tell Theresa about his concerns. After all, he was the one who saved the princess, so she would not want to leak the secret to Theresis.

Soon, under Chen Qi's typing, he told Theresa about the predicament he was facing. After a while, Theresa understood Chen Qi's thoughts and replied:

"I see. A genius like Mr. Chen Qi doesn't want to get involved in such an incident? He just wants to protect himself."

Chen Qi: "You probably think I'm weak, right?"

"——No, I think this is actually very valuable. You only want to protect the people around you. You have already found the most precious things to you and want to protect them. Therefore, you don't want to be involved in the changes. I think this is very good."

From Chen Qi's words, Thearesia read his feelings for everyone in the art troupe, for Tallulah, Froststar, and Patriot, who had supported each other along the way, and she couldn't help but smile and said:

"It is their luck to meet Mr. Chen Qi. In this land of cannibalism, it is rare to meet someone who can lead them to the right path."

"It's just... Mr. Chen Qi, given your current situation, perhaps staying in Londinium is the best choice. Once you leave Londinium, your safety may be difficult to guarantee."

"After all, from what I know, the TV series you filmed has already irritated the nerves of many major countries. Even if everyone in the art troupe is extremely powerful, it will be difficult for you to survive on the Terra continent in your current situation."

"This is where I'm in a dilemma." Chen Qi also smiled bitterly. In fact, he has begun to regret helping Tracys film "Yes, Prime Minister" for the mineralogy inhibitor. He also knows that every time he shoots an episode now, it can be said that he is stimulating some people's hatred for him, but what can he do?

Now they are in the heart of the Sarkaz. This is not a gap that Chen Qi can make up by using his reputation to increase his combat power. You know, Tracys has at least two king-level strong men around him, and he himself has explosive combat power.

In this situation, a forced attack is simply impossible, but if he leaves Londinium, there are probably many people outside who want to kill him.

During this period, Chen Qi felt terrified just by looking at the system. The system showed who was paying attention to him. Among them was the leader of the Deep Pool [Abrana], who was Tang Sanshi's sister, and several familiar names from Rhodes Island, such as Kal'tsit and Amiya...

But before Chen Qi could feel happy, he found that the few people behind him were indeed quite heavyweight... Not to mention the nobles of Ursus, what the hell were the Taifu and Emperor of Yan State?

Didn't he just make a movie called "Yes, Prime Minister"? Could it be spread from the West to the East?

From that moment on, Chen Qi knew that he had been too arrogant. The Yan Country was easy to deal with, but he really couldn't afford to offend the Ursus. It wasn't that he couldn't defeat the Internal Guards, but the main reason was that Chen Qi really couldn't guarantee that if he started a conflict with them, there would be no casualties in the art troupe.

But being trapped in Londinium and working for Tracys for the rest of his life? That would mean he had acquiesced to being on this pirate ship and starting a business with Tracys and the others from now on - this was a big pitfall! Especially since Chen Qi always felt that even if Tracys was reluctant to kill him, those lunatics in the royal court definitely wanted to kill him.

By then, no one in the art troupe will be able to be saved, and Chen Qi will be in a dilemma. This is not something that can be solved by simply increasing combat power. They must get the support of Tracys and leave Londinium openly and under their escort.

Only in this way can they ensure that they can reach their next destination safely. Now Chen Qi can only place all his hopes on Theresa, hoping that she can give some advice.

"If that's the case, I think Mr. Chen Qi, you need to become a partner with Brother Wang first, and more importantly, a friend."

At this moment, Theresa also understood Chen Qi's idea, but she did not think it was difficult at all, and just responded gently:

"Brother Wang is a completely heartless person. In fact, he has always had deep feelings for the people he values. Although you haven't been with him for a long time, I think he values ​​you enough."

"If you want to get the support and protection of Brother Wang, you have to be his friend. And not just an ordinary friend. You have to be a valuable friend who is worth his efforts."

"...What should I do?" Chen Qi was a little surprised when he heard this. Theresa actually made such a suggestion. He thought that he just wanted Theresa to see his own value, just like Mr. Wu in "The Yongzheng Dynasty", who could save his life by keeping a trick up his sleeve. But he never thought that Theresa would move him with emotion.

But since Theresa had made such a judgment, Chen Qi was of course willing to believe it. Seeing that Chen Qi did not doubt her words at all, Theresa chuckled and typed:

"Of course, it is to let Brother Wang see your trust in him. Trust is the bridge of relationship."

"I believe that there must be friends of yours out there who are trying to rescue you, or people from other forces who are trying to take you away and threaten or tempt you to work for them."

"What you want to express is trust. My brother is a realistic person, but he is also a person who can use reasonable means to release emotional decisions. As long as you can safely fulfill my brother's expectations of you, I think my brother will let you go."

However, even though Thearesia wrote this, she actually had her own plans and a little selfish motive in her heart.

She didn't want Chen Qi to leave like this and part ways with Sarkaz, her and her brother. She realized that Chen Qi was actually a very similar person to her brother, who would use reasonable and realistic methods to achieve emotional goals.

Perhaps in the future, when the Sarkaz reintegrate into this land, she and her brother will need his help. Thearesia thought so in her heart, and finally made her own decision, as well as... what she thought was the help she would give to her brother.

Chapter 52: Theresa's thoughts on whether Chen Qi should stay or go

"Theresa, do you mean to let me continue with the contract in the 'blood contract' at the beginning, finish filming this play in peace, and then let Theresa let us go?"

Theresa: "Yes, there is no need to think so complicated. Since the prince has made a blood contract, he will not violate it. As long as he wants to continue to lead the Sarkaz clan, the blood contract will not be violated."

"My brother is not someone who goes back on his word, but this alone is not enough. I remember a saying from the Yan Kingdom, 'Appeal to emotions and move people with reason.' If you want my brother to send you away and always protect you as a friend and future partner, you must do this."

"Now, only the promise of my brother can protect us. We can continue to walk around this land without restraint. Other places cannot protect us. Even Rhodes Island cannot protect us."

"Let Brother Wang see your value, sincerity and purity. Believe me, Brother Wang will definitely repay you with trust."

Theresa typed this line of words with great expectations for Chen Qi in her heart. Her idea was different from Tracy's. Tracy hoped to tie Chen Qi and his party directly to the big ship of their Sarkaz, to make reasonable propaganda for the future war of founding the Sarkaz, and to prevent other countries from interfering, so that they could take over the whole Victoria.

But obviously, from the conversation just now, Theresa understood that Chen Qi did not intend to take such a huge risk and get involved in this storm. Otherwise, their situation would only be more dangerous than it is now. Once the war broke out, even Theresa might not be able to take care of them.

Moreover, judging from Tracy's current thinking, whether the war with the Sarkaz can be fought or not will require some thought. Chen Qi and the others can still get away with it while they are not completely bound to Tracy.

There is no point in forcing him to stay. Theresa believed that her brother also understood this, so she decided to make friends with Chen Qi in order to discuss the future direction.

——If the Sarkaz want to integrate into society, they must change their image. Theresa hopes to use Chen Qi's talents to win him over for the future transformation of the Sarkaz.

In the future, if the Sarkaz no longer need war and blood to guarantee their status, they must change their image and the impression they make in the eyes of other people on this earth.

Theresa had high hopes for Chen Qi in this regard, so she felt that being on good terms with Chen Qi would only benefit her and not cause any harm. Moreover, Chen Qi had saved her, so it was reasonable for her to help Chen Qi.

After all, she didn't want Chen Qi and everyone in the art troupe to encounter any accident. After all, they had helped the Sarkaz, Tracys and her. No matter what, they were all friends of the Sarkaz. It was just that they couldn't say that openly for the sake of protecting them.

So...therefore, there should be no problem in selling all of his brother's personality traits, right? This is to facilitate their successful negotiations, rather than having them part ways on bad terms.

“…I know what to do now.”

Theresa's words also made Chen Qi quickly know what he should do - that is to remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing circumstances, and first help Theresa finish filming "Yes, Prime Minister" with peace of mind. Coincidentally, there are only the last two episodes left of "Yes, Prime Minister", and it can be completed in a week.

Judging from the current situation, it is indeed not a wise move to continue filming "Yes, Prime Minister". Chen Qi did not expect that this mess would become so serious. It would be fine if he was targeted by the Duke of Victoria. Chen Qi had this awareness when he brought everyone from the art troupe to Londinium at the invitation of Tracys.

Anyway, in the end, it was the Grand Dukes who fought with Tracys, not him. But this does not mean that Chen Qi wants everyone in the art troupe to have no way to move on this land - even if it may have come to this point now.

There was no other way. Since he didn't want to board Tracy's pirate ship and didn't want to be hunted down, he had to write a blank check to Tracy and cash it later.

In this way, Tracy will not only continue to ensure their safety for the sake of his and the art troupe's values, but also prevent Chen Qi and others from being involved in the Sarkaz's founding war. After that, they just need to stay out of the spotlight for a while, and this storm should be over.

"——In fact, I think Mr. Chen Qi, you and the crew are safer than you worry."

However, Theresa expressed some different opinions at this moment. She typed to Chen Qi and analyzed her thoughts to him:

"Those who want to harm you simply don't know your abilities. As long as you show them that you can't afford to lose, they won't dare to use force or power to oppress you."

"Your talent is a double-edged sword. It can bring fear to them, but it can also bring them benefits. As long as you continue to show the benefits you can bring, I believe that even if there are still people who want to harm you in the future, they will have to get past the people who protect you first."

"Of course, the premise of all this is to survive this. As long as you go through this, I believe that there will be few unwise forces or countries in the entire Terra continent that dare to touch you easily."

“——Thank you, Thearesia. I feel much better now that I think about this.”

It should be said that Theresa is worthy of being the one who can make the entire Rhodes Island, from ordinary operators to the Sarkaz at the royal court level, follow her as if they were brainwashed. Her lethality and understanding are too strong.

Especially for most of the Sarkaz who have never been loved or cared for since childhood and have long stopped believing in true love, the destructive power is really too great. Even a modern person like Chen Qi, who has seen so many different kinds of people, almost fell in love with Theresa's charm.

Thinking of this, Chen Qi quickly reached out and rubbed Tallulah beside him. After feeling the soft touch, he felt much calmer.

“Thank you so much, Thearesia. I know what to do next.”

“Then, if possible, please continue chatting with me for a while like today.” Thearesia saw the message from Chen Qi and said with a smile:

"Nowadays, I only have a short period of time for myself late at night, so during this short period of time, I want to share the real me with Mr. Chen Qi, the only person who knows the truth."

"I also want to ask Mr. Chen Qi a lot of questions. If possible, how about we continue to maintain this relationship?"

No, no... This woman knows too much, she is worthy of being a Sarkaz, a demon, and a succubus!

Just by looking through the screen, one can imagine Theresa's cute little womanly demeanor that reveals unique charm, as well as the feeling of slightly lowering her own status, which really hits Chen Qi's strike zone.

However, now that he thought about the fact that everyone in the art troupe still needed Theresis's protection, and that Theresia, who had now awakened, might play a key role in the future, Chen Qi "resolutely" "sacrificed himself" and fell into Theresia's "trap."

“Of course, Your Highness Thearesia.”

……

The next day, Tresis silently listened to the discussion of the crowd in the palace of Lontinium. However, standing in two rows were Tresis's trusted generals and several people from the royal court.

And they gathered together at this moment to discuss only one issue - whether Chen Qi and his group should stay or go.

"Director Chen Qi specifically told me during today's filming that the filming of "Yes, Prime Minister" has come to an end."

"According to the blood contract, he is about to complete his duties. We should pay them and not do anything to harm anyone in their crew afterwards."

Tracys did not express his meaning, but at this moment, the Blood Demon Lord standing beside him had already spoken, smiling and said:

"I think the general must have a solution, right?"

"We can let Tallulah, who has the bloodline of inheriting the throne in Victoria, go. We can also let Bodracasti, who is of the same origin as us and the last pure-blooded Wendigo, go."

"But, Director Chen Qi is the only one we cannot let go. Even if we just imprison him and make him unable to use our command forever, we cannot let him be used by others."

“——Director Chen Qi is a pure artist.”

However, at this time, Manfred on the side could no longer sit still. He stood up in time to refute the Blood Demon Lord's behavior of abandoning the donkey after it has done its work, and immediately spoke up:

"We invited him here in the first place. We are now imprisoning him. The general has violated the blood contract. We cannot let him lose his word in front of everyone in the Sarkaz."

"--Sit down, Bernard, you really haven't made any progress." However, the Blood Demon Lord smiled slightly and deliberately used the title in "Yes, Prime Minister" to address Manfred, which immediately eased the slightly tense atmosphere.

Even Manfred, upon hearing the Blood Demon Lord's address, wanted to sit down almost reflexively, but he immediately adjusted his state and sat back calmly.

"Director Chen Qi is a pure playwright, that's true, Bernard. But it is precisely because of this that we must keep him in our hands."

"A pure playwright will be used by other forces. This means that he can be our pawn or someone else's pawn. Once he leaves Londinium, he will no longer be under our control."

The Blood Demon Lord also spoke at this moment, explaining why Chen Qi had to stay. It seemed that because he had played the role of "Humphrey" for a long time, he not only had the momentum of being one of the kings of the royal court, but also had the eloquence and confidence of a social elite. He analyzed with logical thinking:

"This must not happen. Our pawns have been used against us. We have all seen the power of Director Chen Qi. Our actions are handing over an invisible and powerful weapon to others. And when that weapon is pointed at us in the future, it will be merciless."

"...What about the blood contract?" At this moment, behind Manfred, Hedley, who was wearing an eye patch, couldn't help but ask: "Sarkaz believe in contracts. As a Sarkaz, the Regent should not violate the contract."

"The blood contract states that the general cannot use any of his own people to harm Director Chen Qi." Upon hearing this, the Blood Demon Lord smiled faintly and said:

"Then - what if it's not one of ours?"

"The city defense forces of Londinium, the city defense artillery of Londinium, the Parliamentary Guards of Victoria - these are not our subordinates, but we can still command and use them."

"This way, we can threaten Director Chen Qi to stay. He is a pure playwright, but he has feelings. He will not risk anyone in the crew getting hurt or even dying by leaving Londinium."

After saying that, the Blood Demon Lord did not forget to look at Manfred and Tracys who were sitting high up in the seat with a somewhat smug expression unique to "Humphrey", and asked with a smile:

"How about this plan? Bernard? Prime Minister?"

"..." However, Tracy did not respond. He kept tapping the seat with one finger, as if he was thinking about a countermeasure.

For a moment, all the Sarkaz in the palace were silent, waiting for Tracy's decision. But suddenly, a figure flashed beside Tracy and came here.

"——General, there is a land ship outside, claiming to be coming from Longmen." The Pardon Master reported to Tresis:

"The other party claims to be Chen Qi's friend. She heard that he and his crew came here and wanted to meet him. She is followed by some difficult people... What should we do?"

"—let them see."

However, Tracys made a decision without thinking for too long, but then he said solemnly:

"But don't let her enter the city. Send Director Chen Qi to meet outside the city gate. Also, record all their conversations. I will check them later."