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"Very good." Setash nodded slightly, his monocle flashing with a shrewd light, and then he walked calmly to greet the city lord.

……

"Setaish." La had already been seated, quietly awaiting this ambitious man. Her demeanor revealed a unique elegance, and her expression was as gentle as water. It was hard to imagine that she had come here with a large force to thoroughly investigate the rebellion. Instead, it seemed more like she had come specifically for a leisurely afternoon tea party.

However, Setash caught sight of the two figures beside Ella - Fati and Luo Lan.

Luo Lan avoided Saitai's gaze with a guilty conscience, and obediently lowered his head to stare at the dessert in his hand.

His heart sank suddenly, and an inexplicable doubt surged into his mind like a tide.

After all, he had worried that Luo Lan would betray him, so he had already explained the pros and cons to her one by one. She should have understood that associating with Ella would only bring disaster upon herself.

Was it Luo Lan who took the initiative to find Ella? This thought flashed through Setaishi's mind, but he quickly rejected it.

No, that was absolutely impossible. Luo Lan couldn't possibly be so stupid as to commit such a corruption. Ella would be too busy killing her.

Even if Ella turned a blind eye to the corruption, Luo Lan's rebellion with Setash was a crime that could not be covered up.

In short, if Ella decided to publicly execute Setash to demonstrate her majesty, then Luo Lan would not be able to escape unscathed.

He, Saitaishi, had indeed colluded with ELO to attempt to usurp the throne, and Luo Lan was at least an accomplice.

Setash knew that Ella had never learned those dark methods since she was a child.

If it were him, the rebel would have been shot to death long ago, and he would have just tried to make up for it afterwards since the person was already dead.

To scare the tigers with a warning. Those who should have known about this would have been prepared to clean up their tracks and surrender quickly.

But Ella was different. She was thinking about making an example of someone and even wanted to do the killing in a fair and open manner.

In this case, Ella's psychology is easy to guess.

On the one hand, she needs to take this opportunity to show her majesty and make everyone in awe; on the other hand, she must maintain the so-called fairness to appease the people.

However, if she let Luo Lan go... the current situation in Cori City was already turbulent. If there was just the slightest mistake, those nobles would really have to carry guns and cannons to the battlefield in order to defeat ELO.

But the premise of all this is that the insidious and cunning guy Fati is not involved.

Now Setash can conclude that the mastermind behind all this must be Fati.

But the question is why did she suddenly switch from being neutral to being the city lord? This is totally against her interests. Even if she had to join a certain faction, her own side would obviously have the upper hand.

The question now is how much Luo Lan said.

The best case scenario is that Fati was just holding a grudge against Mina for her death, and was not in cahoots with Ella. She just reported Luo Lan for embezzling military funds, and then Luo Lan gave herself up without hesitation.

"Good day, Lord City Lord." Saitaishi restrained his inner thoughts, put on a faint smile on his face, and saluted respectfully.

However, Ella didn't give him the response he deserved. Instead, she started with a hint of accusation: "Are you okay? How can I truly feel at ease with Lord Setash here?"

Saitaishi's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface. He responded calmly: "My Lord, your words are too kind. If I have done anything inappropriate, please let me know."

Ella looked at him deeply, her eyes filled with disappointment. "I'll give you one more chance. You decide for yourself. Your choice will determine whether you will die or become a civilian and save your life."

Setais remained silent.

Admit it voluntarily? How is that possible!

How could he know what Luo Lan had said? Once he opened his mouth, he might fall into an irretrievable situation.

The surroundings were completely silent, as if even the air had frozen. The only sound was Luo Lan's intermittent chewing, like a pebble carelessly striking the silence, occasionally stirring up a ripple before quickly returning to calm.

Ella sighed softly and stared at Setash with a deep and complex gaze, as if she had seen through all the secrets deep in his heart.

"Your mother was once the city lord's strongest supporter and most loyal advocate. Yet now... it's unbelievable that you have come to this point."

Setash still had that signature smile on his face, as if everything was under his control.

"Lord City Lord, I am confused by your words. I don't understand what you are talking about." His voice was calm and composed, accompanied by a puzzled look and a slight shake of his head, as if he really knew nothing about it.

Although he remained calm and composed on the surface, his inner uneasiness and anxiety had already surged into his heart like a tide.

He knew that Luo Lan had at least leaked his plot to usurp the throne. Although he remained calm and composed on the surface, his inner uneasiness and anxiety had already surged into his heart like a tide.

He felt his palms sweating, and he could only clench his hands carefully, trying his best not to let others see his embarrassment and nervousness.

At this delicate moment, a servant came forward quietly, with his eyes lowered, extremely respectful, and his hands steadily holding an exquisite three-layer pastry tower.

Finally, we got in touch.

Setaishi glanced at the snack tower and breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a bit more at ease. He knew it wasn't just a snack; it was a signal, a guarantee.

Setaishi tilted his head slightly and said in a gentle and caring tone, "Send me a pot of rose tea instead. This tea can calm the mind."

"No need for that," Ella immediately stopped him. "Mr. Setash, even without the calming tea, you're already incredibly bold. If I let you drink some more, I'm afraid my position as city lord will be in jeopardy!"

"You're being polite..." Saitaishi tried to calm the atmosphere. All he had to do now was buy time. As long as those people could get back...

But Ella didn't give him this chance. She turned to Luo Lan and said coldly, "Luo Lan."

Luo Lan was concentrating on savoring the dessert in her hand when her name was suddenly called. She was startled and almost dropped the dessert in her hand.

She swallowed and said timidly, "Lord Setaishi... he... he is indeed colluding with the ELO organization... and not only did he cause riots in the city, he also secretly united with his followers in an attempt to usurp the throne."

"Where is the evidence?" There was a subtle cunning in Setash's voice, as if he was waiting for this moment to come.

Yela showed no sign of weakness; she had been prepared for this. She slammed the contract down in front of Setash, the scraping sound of paper piercing the silence. "Please take a look."

Setash slowly picked up the contract, his eyes wandering between the lines, as if searching for something. A faint smile curved his lips. "Is that all?" he asked, a hint of provocation in his voice.

"Can you find a reasonable explanation for this?" Fati asked first.

Setash chuckled, as if he had already made up his mind. "Lord City Lord, do you think that if I asked Lord Luo Lan to find an ELO OEM factory to do the production, it would prove that I am colluding with ELO?" His voice revealed a kind of confidence, as if everything was under his control.

This extraordinary self-confidence even made Fati have an illusion deep in his heart: Is Setash still holding some unknown trump card?

But what can we do about it?

Fati knew very well that in the near future, the most convincing evidence would be presented by Setash himself - the soldiers of the Kori Army actually obeyed the orders of him, Setash, instead of the dignified lord of Kori City.

"Isn't it?" Fati pretended to be surprised, as if he couldn't believe Setash's stubbornness. "The matter is so clear. If Your Excellency Setash still tries to force an explanation, it will only make it look even more pale and powerless."

Even if the excuse was a bit far-fetched, as a means of delaying time, it was more than enough to play its due role. Delaying time was Setash's true purpose.

"Lord City Lord, do you know what kind of factory is capable of mass-producing weapons? Do you know how many such factories there are in Kori City?"

Setash raised his eyebrows slightly, extended a slender index finger, and gently waved it in the air. "One, only one. How ridiculous! We want to attack ELO, and the only factory that can produce weapons is ELO's."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Ella's eyes widened, her face filled with astonishment and confusion. "Corri City is a country of machinery. How is it possible... How is it possible that there isn't even a factory that produces machinery?"

There was a hint of sarcasm on Setash's lips. He looked at Ella and said with a hint of joking, "When it comes to producing machinery, of course there is. But when it comes to producing weapons, that's another matter."

He shook his head slightly, as if amused by Ella's question. "You've probably forgotten that those factories that once manufactured weapons were closed or renovated by your father, the former city lord, back when he was in office."

He paused, then continued, "Making weapons is no joke. How can we change course so easily? It's not as simple as asking factories used to making clothing and daily necessities to suddenly switch to making weapons."

"They've long been accustomed to handling needles, thread, and fabric. Suddenly, they're asked to pick up hammers and a hot anvil. How can this transformation happen overnight?"

Fati stared at Ella closely, her eyes filled with anxiety and tension. As she watched Ella's expression gradually change from firm to shaky, she couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding.

If Ella left like this, all her previous efforts would be wasted.

For Fati, it didn't matter whether he let Ella kill Setash directly or let Ella agree to kill Setash after delaying the game. But it did matter if Ella didn't kill Setash.

So she quickly added, "Really? Then what about Mina's death? Not only did the ELO team come and go freely in the noble district, they also slaughtered the nobles at will."

"This has even less to do with me. After all, you just accused me of forming a clique for personal gain, and now you're accusing me of colluding with ELO to kill my subordinates?"

Setaishi's eyes swept over Luo Lan's slightly trembling body. "I've already explained the physical evidence. As for the witness testimony, I think its authenticity is even more discounted."

Luo Lan's heart hardened. She gritted her teeth, steeled her heart, and said resolutely, "The former city lord's death is related to Saitaishi."

Chapter 87: In a World Where Women Dominate, Please Have Some Shame

Yun Shuo had just made up his mind to rescue Saitaishi, but when he turned his eyes, he saw a team hiding not far away.

They seemed to be carrying out a mission, but in fact they were more like enjoying their leisure time, joking with each other from time to time, and laughter and joking words echoed in the air.

It was obvious that they were not here for a serious fight. Yun Shuo had seen many people like this before. They were basically all from Saitaishi, and they mainly fought in a picnic-style battle.

However, at this moment, this group of originally lazy soldiers became like a swarm of disturbed bees. The originally chaotic team instantly became orderly, and everyone rushed towards the noble area in a hurry.

What's going on? Are you guys in Kori operating on a work schedule similar to a commuter shift? It's okay to be lazy during the day, but when it's time to get off work, you all run like rabbits.

Yun Shuo couldn't help but feel puzzled. He looked up at the sun in the sky. It was only one or two o'clock in the afternoon.

It doesn't seem right to leave work at this time.

Such a strange situation left him puzzled, but he didn't want to dwell on it too much, so Yun Shuo simply led his men and rushed down.

When the two sides met, the group on the opposite side saw the ELO team and were so scared that they were like mice meeting a cat. They didn't even dare to fire a shot and immediately raised their hands in surrender.

They moved in unison, as if they had been rehearsed.

But looking at the leader of the other party, although his hands were raised, his legs were still moving as if he had to pee urgently. That sense of urgency made Yun Shuo feel more and more that something was wrong.

As they got closer, they heard the other side shouting, "Don't shoot, don't shoot! We are all on the same side. We are Lord Setash's men. Please make way for us. We are rushing to rescue Lord Setash!"

"Are there only so few people?" Yun Shuo asked in disbelief.

The other party's face also turned red, "It's because your ELO is too strong that you all dispersed."

"How can you guys disperse even if you're just slacking off like this? I'm afraid you've gotten lost." Yun Shuo complained, "Okay, let's go, you guys clean up."

"No!" the leader suddenly shouted.

Then, perhaps realizing she was being too loud, she added, "How can I let you go?"

When in doubt, use the system to make decisions.

Yun Shuo decisively called the system and asked, "Who are these people?"

[Fati's soldiers. This is a trap she set for Setash.]

With a system, you can solve problems quickly.

"Oh, so that's it." Yun Shuo raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a playful smile.

He looked at the leader with a smile, a sly look in his eyes. "Alright. I'll take your guns, and take off your clothes. We'll help you. As for you, do you know what a 'prisoner of war' is?"

There was a hint of provocation in his words, which made the faces of the leading group darken.

At first they wanted to resist, but when they looked around, they saw that they were surrounded by ELO soldiers. The huge disparity in numbers made them realize that any resistance would be futile.

The leader took a deep breath and suppressed the anger and unwillingness in his heart.

She knew that resistance at this moment would only put herself and her men in greater danger. So, she hardened her heart and ordered, "Everyone, take off your clothes."

Now it was Yun Shuo's turn to lose his composure. He hurriedly shouted, "Hey, hey, hey, you don't have to take off your clothes! It's an eyesore, it's an eyesore! Women, please have some shame, thank you for your cooperation."

Good man, I just wanted them to keep the Cori Army uniform, but those who took it off quickly almost started running naked.

He turned around and waved to the ELO soldiers behind him, signaling some of them to take these guys back to where the prisoners should be.

Only Gouzi was there, indignantly, "I have to say, Yun Shuo was wrong this time. I'm only halfway through watching it!"

[Forget it, it’s too late, these are all I need.]

[Commander, did you do something wrong? If you were a second later, you wouldn't be able to stay in the live broadcast room.]

[There's nothing wrong with female supremacy. At least it's open.]

[Is there a book? Shouldn't I get one?]

……

The death of her father was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Ella. It was a forbidden place that was deeply engraved in her heart and she would never let anyone else set foot in it.

Luo Lan immediately backed down after saying this, but it was too late to take back his thoughtless words.

She was on pins and needles at the moment, but she could only force herself to remain calm.

Fati was also caught off guard, and he would inadvertently be involved in such a shocking secret.

Luo Lan, you really know how to surprise me.

Her eyes trembled slightly and she glanced at Ella secretly.

Her expression was terribly gloomy, and Fati could even clearly feel that Ella was trying her best to control her emotions.

However, this secret is like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake. It will not only cause ripples, but will also set off a huge wave, the surging force of which is enough to kill Setash.

This was such a pleasant surprise. Fati could hardly suppress his smile.

At the beginning, she was only attracted by Luo Lan's almost naive stupidity and gullibility.