Rhode Island Park Project

"Don't get me wrong. I just want to discuss the contents of the information with our real main force in the room."

"Oh, discussing information?"

Adams curled his lips and said, "I don't believe you!"

Chapter 264: Atonement, Redemption, Self-Sacrifice, and Self-Deception

After dinner.

I met with several important people from Shi Huaiya's family and had a meal together. Then I accompanied the enthusiastic old Adams to visit the Armored Knight. Everyone had their own business and there was no need for any unnecessary greetings.

Everyone left, and Luo Hang and the other two followed the maid to the room used for "business".

It is worth mentioning that before they parted, Old Adam specifically found Beatrix's parents, and then earnestly advised them in front of him to keep an eye on Beatrix and keep her away from someone.

The old man's temper is really frustrating.

After all, losing such an excellent son-in-law must be a huge loss to Shi Huaiya's family, right?

It's really sad that an old guy who has been in the business world for his whole life can't even calculate such intuitive gains and losses.

"Your luggage has been placed in the room. If you need anything, please ring the bell."

The maid pushed open a door that looked quite luxurious, then folded her hands respectfully, lowered her head and bowed slightly and spoke.

"Thanks for your hard work."

He responded politely, taking the lead and walking into the open door.

The first sight you see is that the layers of luxurious crystal chandeliers and the sparkling candlesticks inlaid with gold and silver almost dazzle your eyes.

"Old Adams is really not stingy at all..."

Luo Hang walked into the house and couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the luxurious decorations around him.

Although it was called a bedroom, the room in front of them looked unusually spacious, probably about 100 square meters.

Lush green potted plants, armor and weapon ornaments with a metallic luster and a heavy historical atmosphere, a long solid wood table carved with dragons and phoenixes, and bookshelves and display cabinets filling the walls.

The carpet has a red base and is woven with the huge Shi Huaiya family crest in gold and black. It feels so soft when you step on it that it seems to penetrate the soles of your feet. It is obviously not made by artificial synthetic compounds.

And on top of all this,

The most important and conspicuous thing, which occupies the largest area of ​​this spacious bedroom, is an ultra-luxurious bed that can accommodate at least five or six people and is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

According to what Old Adams had said to the housekeeper before, "Since this guy is so bold, give him some room to develop his abilities, huh."

Judging from the results at hand——

The old man really understands!

Luo Hang, walking in the room, couldn't help but praise in his heart.

Although Beatrix was a favorite of old Adams, she wasn't the only heir to the Shi Huaiya family. Looking at the large family he had, it seemed he'd been quite extravagant in his youth.

At such a critical moment, it turns out that men understand men.

Nodding with great satisfaction, he glanced at the thick stack of paper documents with the red word "Confidential" printed on the table, then turned to look at the indifferent Askalon and the complicated-looking Golding behind him.

"It's time to get to work, you two. Or would it be easier if you could shower first before working?"

"No need."

Ascalon's words were as concise and clear as his expression.

The charming and cool Sarkaz assassin walked directly to the desk where the documents were placed, sat down at the desk, and opened the document in front of her without any delay. Luo Hang turned his head to look at Golding, who was still standing there with one hand clutching the corner of his clothes.

"Why don't you go and see it together?"

"I?"

Golding's expression was a little confused amidst his hesitation.

During the trip, Luo Hang never did anything to her that one would imagine, as if he really treated her as a tourist he brought along. Except for occasionally greeting her and inviting her to spend a leisurely time with him when they met, he didn't even bother her at other times.

But this situation made her feel at a loss.

She didn't know whether the terrible man had seen through her heart once again and was enjoying watching her suffer in the hesitation and anxiety caused by guilt and weakness, or whether the man had lost interest in her.

Just as she had thought before, if she had encountered Luo Hang's evil deeds and abuse, she might have been able to strengthen her will to continue to fight against this demon, but now she was very afraid that this man would just continue to attack Heidi and abandon her.

Then, having achieved a comfortable life, one day I will really close my eyes and pretend not to see the experiences and sacrifices of my friends, and just enjoy the life that was exchanged for my friends' sacrifices.

"Haven't you always said that I was plotting against the Self-Defense Army and Victoria? Now that Adams has handed over Shi Huaiya's important intelligence and key tasks to me, aren't you going to do anything?"

Looking at the smiling man in front of him, Golding's eyes couldn't help but tremble.

She felt the familiar breath again.

——The devil's bewitching breath.

But she couldn't help but cast her gaze towards Askalon who was sitting at the table... and the thick pile of documents on the table.

"If my operation is successful this time, then Duke Shi Huaiya's trust and the entire Shi Huaiya Territory will fall into my hands, okay?"

These words were obviously instigating, but Golding swallowed his saliva and moved his body involuntarily.

If Luo Hang really wanted to do something bad, then there was no need to tell her at all, but judging by this man's style of doing things, maybe he was just arrogantly showing off to her?

She didn't know which result was right, but she couldn't do anything now, and the documents were right in front of her.

Ascalon, who was sitting at the table, glanced at Golding who was approaching.

She had no interest in Luo Hang's game, but that didn't stop her from putting aside the first document she had already flipped through.

Golding's eyes involuntarily fell on the document in front of her, and the content of the first page made her breath catch.

The Dukakis Group's Material Harm

"...29 warehouses, large, medium, and small, belonging to Dukakis and related personnel have suffered varying degrees of damage, including..."

“…Some areas where the Dukakis Group serves as a supply center have experienced severe shortages of supplies since the accident.

It has been found that many incidents of scrambling for supplies have been instigated by humans, resulting in… deaths… injuries. The incidents took place at…

"...An emergency supply transport ship was attacked in the Sinasca area. Video code... Text report: Enemy equipment used... Personnel deployment..."

"...The Kararo Regional General Material Storage and Distribution Center has been the target of 16 incidents of various types of snooping and infiltration. This area currently stores over 32% of the capital's daily necessities. If damaged, it could lead to large-scale shortages of supplies within the capital. Here is a list of all the incidents..."

Golding covered his mouth, resisting the urge to vomit, and flipped through the documents in front of him page by page.

Before coming, she had already understood the purpose of this trip from some news and Luo Hang's words.

But what she couldn't understand was why someone could disregard the lives of so many people, even trampling on the lives of countless people, just for the power in their hands.

Golding became aware of someone approaching him.

She turned her head to look at Luo Hang who came to her side, and opened her mouth with confused thoughts:

"you--"

"You don't have to think that I'm a great savior,"

Luo Hang smiled and interrupted, "I can tell you clearly that I'm not letting you see this to change my image in your mind. The way I was originally in your mind is who I am now."

As he spoke, his fingertips touched the hem of Goldin's skirt. Through the thick material, he could still make out the thermal socks underneath and the woman's well-proportioned thighs.

Fear flashed in Golding's eyes, and her body stiffened. She couldn't stop trembling because of the man's touch, but she didn't have the courage to resist the man's touch.

She could feel her clothes being taken off layer by layer by the man without any resistance, just like her own defenses being easily disintegrated layer by layer, while the man who was close to her continued to cling to her neck intimately and whispered in her ear:

"So, even if that's the case, what are you going to do in the face of this situation?

If I win, I can tell you clearly that there will be others who will find themselves in the same situation as you. But if those people win... you've seen it too, the scene won't just be as relaxing as having one or two more women around me, okay?"

Listening to the words that came to him on the hot air and looking at the documents on the table, Golding felt the deepest despair in this world for the first time.

Why are those who can control the fate of others and hold power always such dark people?

"I...what can I do?"

It was the first time she heard such a sound from her throat.

Trembling, weak, avoiding problems, as if looking for a hole to crawl into.

A man's chuckle sounded in the room.

"Of course you can. Being able to provide such long-term intelligence and assistance to the Self-Defense Forces in Londinium, we all have to admit that you are capable.

In that case, why don't you use your abilities to try and help me win?

At least this way, you've seen what Rhode Island looks like, and most people are better off."

Golding felt as if his head had been suddenly hit hard, and he felt dizzy.

Come to help him...

This doesn't seem to be the first time this has happened.

Because of the information she provided to Luo Hang in Londinium, this man had won the trust of the Self-Defense Army, and now the situation seemed to be getting worse once again.

She also had to admit that life in Rhodes Island was wonderful, and this man was indeed capable of allowing many people to have a life that they could not even imagine in their ideal world.

But life will be better for most people, what about the minority?

This is what happened to her, and if other women fall into the hands of this man because of this, then what is the difference between her and an accomplice?

"Why do you think so?"

As if he had seen through her thoughts once again, the man's voice sounded in the gap between her thoughts with unusual precision.

“Even in ancient times, when people worshipped gods, they knew that sacrifices were necessary. There were witches who voluntarily sacrificed their lives to serve the gods, just to gain the gods’ blessing.

No reward means no pay. Even the ancients understood this truth, but there are always people willing to dedicate themselves selflessly.

How do you know... that even if they know there's an abyss in front of them, they won't jump in?"

The devil's whispers rang in her ears.

"No, this isn't right!"

Golding could only shake his head vigorously, as if trying to get rid of these deceptive words from his mind. "This is sophistry, moral kidnapping!"

But Luo Hang laughed.

He held Golding's cheek with one hand, forcing the teacher in front of him to look directly into his eyes, while the other hand was placed on the elegant and quiet teacher's butt.

He looked Golding in the eyes:

"So, you're going to refuse to be kidnapped by me?"

He clearly saw the mint-colored eyes slowly widen, and then after a slight but violent tremor, they gradually lost their luster.

She couldn't do it.

You choose a comfortable life and push others into the fire.

She has realized her own weakness and her fear of her own weakness.

If she sacrificed herself, she would be able to redeem herself and others.

She suddenly understood.

I was clearly prepared to fall into the abyss from the very beginning.

This is clearly her salvation—

If sacrificing oneself can bring about a better life for everyone, and a truly ideal vision—

Her body suddenly stopped shaking.

"I'll try……"

Golding, who lowered his head, suddenly made a soft sound.

She stared at the papers spread out on the desk.

"I don't know if I can find anything... but I'll try."

If we can eliminate the only darkness brought by this man, then what remains is the ideal that everyone hopes for.

On the one hand, with a self-proclaimed noble consciousness of sacrifice, she willingly seeks the solace of redemption and noble self-identity under the ravages of this man, and on the other hand, as if motivated, she works hard for the ideal scene of everyone.