Chapter 56 Extra: About a pair of monarchs and ministers

"A person tries his best to cut off the relationship and uses pollution, madness and necessity to escape the killings in his later years..."

"The other one frankly admitted all his bloodshed and didn't take it seriously at all: Yes, tell me your accusation against me again, it is absolutely correct. 1.4 million lives, I like this number."

“Isn’t it obvious at a glance who is truly human?”

"...There is so much humanity, Your Majesty. But what the gods need is not Huang Tao. How long will you play Huang Tao, Consul, Caesar, Tyrant, Slayer, Black Emperor, the great Russell Gustav?"

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Before we start talking about the greatest emperor and the craziest count in the history of Intis, we must know a premise: the two kings were hostile to each other and sarcastic about each other, but they believed in each other more than anyone else under certain circumstances. When you can

When enough reward is paid, the devil is the best deal partner in the world. Russell will never doubt that Edward will betray him, unless the devil has never been loyal from the beginning. Edward never believes that Russell will reject him, because he

His great deeds and goals have long transcended the scope of mortals. Only He can put on sale products that match his ambitions in a timely manner, and their relationship seems so close and inseparable.

Of course, young people are full of pride, just like what is written in all time-travel novels in the old era. Even though most readers think that if they travel to the past, they will die in various ways, but Huang Tao Rose, who is young and had no ambition in his previous life,

That's how confident you are.

He is indeed confident. With the help of the magic potion of "The Enlightenment", he has successively turned the great crystallizations of human civilization in the old era into reality. If most of the inventors and great people on the earth stand taller than giants,

On his shoulders, Russell is standing on top of a group of Jenga giants. The books he has read, the plays and music he has listened to, the models he has played with, and the thermal weapons and mechanical illustrations he has studied due to his hobbies,

All have become the ladder for him to gain status in this era. He does whatever he wants, is full of enthusiasm, knows nothing, acts for his own reputation and a better life, and dreams of laying a mark on the earth in this foreign land.

And the devil also came at this time.

The god walking on the earth noticed the vitality of the dead civilization, so he discovered Huang Tao. Which god worked tirelessly to send this incompatible soul to the current world across millions of years? This soul can

What benefits does it bring to yourself?

And before Roselle started running on the road of destruction three times faster than his own, it could be said that he had no good impressions of him at all. There were many reasons, such as his incompatible personalities, and his lack of expectations and interest in the human race.

, of course, the most important factor is that He has never used his true face to get along with him. Who would treat someone who was deceived by him in the early stage, who was greedy for his own power and the huge benefits it could bring to him in the middle stage, and who began to restrict and suppress him in the later stage?

Interested?

If Edward Vaughn was a real angel, he would definitely be angry and dissatisfied for a long time. With the character of a devil, it would not be surprising if he suddenly went crazy and fought back one day. But the Decline King did not take it seriously, just like Rosell who became Sequence One.

Er began to mention the name of the devil in a somewhat contemptuous tone in private meetings that excluded him, and the Declined King also calmly appreciated Roselle's performance and the farce from a higher perspective.

But if you say you care a lot, that's a lie.

Hobbies and work must be counted separately.

It was impossible for Roselle to find the Sefirah. The generalist path had no interest in him. He was just an excellent employee who helped him hone his acting skills. After helping him hone his acting skills, he would no longer be needed. But he really didn't.

Thinking about how Roselle was able to shine so brightly after becoming the Black Emperor, if his capital for becoming a consul was four parts political talent and six parts plagiarism, then the Black Emperor was basically his innate ability to become a ruler.

Due courage, cruelty and selfish desires.

As we all know, the Blood Duke needed the title of duke, but the Black Emperor only gave him the title of earl. The position of earl of the palace is a wonderful irony beyond words. The emperor does not trust you, but he needs you.

Now go back to before their break-up is like saying how good their relationship was. It is impossible for any gambler to make a million-chip bet when he first enters the casino. Russell and Edward

The transaction started with just a pen: Russell got tired of writing with quill pens and "invented" a fountain pen. Edward happened to see it, so he invested in the pen industry, allowing Russell to make a little money.

A piece of biscuit, a piece of cabbage and pork dumplings, and a plate of fried shredded pork with green pepper.

The victory of a conflict, the survival of a city of 400,000 people, and a large-scale economic crisis that brought down countries other than Intis.

Edward can always find the products that Russell needs most and give them the right price. For him, this is as simple as giving a glass of water to a thirsty person or a pillow to a sleepy person. You don’t have to buy a big war.

To win, only choose an important turning point to defeat your opponent in the battle. The devil will not laugh at your stingy behavior, but will happily accept the souls and lives of those who died in vain. So you seem to have paid nothing, but gained the final victory.

Victory. It is repeatedly emphasized in all books that the devil cannot be trusted, because no one can refuse the frosting poison from the devil.

"One hundred thousand casualties at one time? You are really capable of eating." Russell crossed his legs and opened the battle report, smacking his lips, "You must be lying to me, right? You are actually a cold-blooded murderer on earth.

Guilty?"

Edward replied: "After traveling through time, do you have to be a human being?"

Russell: "Did you directly travel through time and become a demon? How exciting."

This result is exactly what Edward wants. Interest is the strongest chain that binds them together, and common origin is Russell's life-saving straw. When Russell was in his twenties, the conversation between them

The customs and customs of the Earth are rarely mentioned, and occasionally he complains about the backward technology and the meager entertainment activities here. When Russell was in his forties, his children, named Bernadette and Charles, appeared in the dialogue.

Mostly, and Bonois, who would frown dissatisfied whenever he mentioned it.

At this time, judging from their appearance alone, they were already the same age.

Russell liked to think a lot, and talked about how many fun and delicious things she would buy for her children if they were born on earth. At one moment, she said that she wanted to buy the best for her baby girl, Bernadette, and at the next moment, she reflected on whether she was not enough.

To be fair, isn't it too biased? Every time Charles looks at his sister, he will show a disappointed expression. It's not that he doesn't want to stay with them, but that he is really busy. As the eldest son, Charles should be more sensible, and Bernadette

Likewise, Bonois never complained that his father came back too late or didn't play with him... As he spoke, Russell became angry again. He dropped the wine glass irritably and walked in circles in the garden.

Edward watched him spinning in circles, spinning Russell before turning to him, and asked him half drunk and half awake: "Bonova was born as a Sequence 5. When he reaches the right age, the Church of Steam will definitely send someone to make him a Sequence 5."

Demigod. My son will lose part of his humanity before he can understand what a human is. The God of Steam is really good at planning! Is there anything you can do?"

"Yes, I have."

The devil said: "I can make his strength weaken, his self-awareness strengthen, and he becomes precocious and more like an ordinary child. What can you give me?"

Mr. Gustav was silent for a moment. He sat down again and looked at the blood-red moon in the sky. The drunkenness on his body gradually disappeared without a trace. He narrowed his eyes and answered in a very calm tone:

"Since the fifth era, you haven't had much chance to digest the magic potion."

The conversation ended here, and both of them could immediately understand each other's meaning without further communication. Russell wanted his young son to become ordinary, so he chose to sacrifice the lives of countless children and their parents to exchange himself with the devil.

If you want, you can use their corpses to build the ladder you want. This is naturally to make the best use of everything. Politics is like a novel. The death of some people will make the world a better place. Since people are destined to die, let them

The dead play a role in advancing the plot, lest their death seem useless.

The next day, Russell saw that Bonova had changed from his usual cold and distant behavior, and became a little friendlier. He got closer to the playmate she had assigned him, and the two children played with building blocks together.

Bernadette stood behind the door and peeked from a distance. Charles's eyes widened and he couldn't believe that this was his brother. After he got closer, he heard his youngest son timidly call him: "Father"

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Russell's eyes became hot and she almost shed tears.

The devil kept his promise so much, so naturally he couldn't break it. Speech tours, mobilization rallies, private deals and various actions were carried out in advance. Within a few months, the entire Intis Kingdom fell into a frenzy of preparations for war. Hope Rose

The clamor for Er Gustav to become king grew louder and louder. At the end of the year, Russell launched a coup, completely overthrowing the Sauron dynasty, transforming the country into a republic, and personally visited the throne and became consul.

The following year, Consul Gustav announced a campaign against Loen.

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Since Edward Vaughn took office as the supreme judge of the Republic of Intis, there have been fewer whines in the country's courts and prisons than before. He has the ultimate pursuit of efficiency, and seems to have a pair of eyes that can directly tell whether a person is guilty or not.

With his eyes, the interval from trial to execution became shorter and shorter, and finally it even reached the point where the presiding judge announced direct execution at a glance. He despised the law, but seemed to never make a mistake. He seemed to have no mercy for anyone, and was just mechanical.

Generally, the contents of the Code are implemented.

According to legend, Miss Bernadette once personally asked her father for a prisoner, but received her friend's head at noon that day.

After a guillotine was broken in the execution ground, His Excellency the Consul introduced the most efficient tool, the "guillotine". Its wide blade and the cold light made the officials present feel heartbroken and couldn't control their thoughts.

I imagined myself being held on top and having my head cut off with a knife. But the consul and the presiding judge smiled at each other and whispered to each other, as if this was some fun toy. Their reactions were more frightening than the blades.

So the presiding judge simply set up a table next to the guillotine and "worked" while flipping through the files. Heads of all sizes rolled down to his feet, and blood spattered onto his cheeks and collar, and his expression remained unchanged.

, without even moving his eyebrows, he calmly read out hundreds of names one by one. In the end, the long street and the hem of his clothes were dyed red with bright red blood.

In the consul's office, Russell met the presiding judge and asked displeasedly: "Why did you kill Bernadette's friend?"

Edward replied: "He heard about our plans for the Southern Continent."

"so?"

"He is the eldest son of a superior congressman and advocates the abolition of slavery."

Russell nodded, then no longer mentioned the kind young man, and began to think about how to comfort his sad daughter. There was a letter in his hand, a new charity organization wrote to the consul, hoping to get

Some assistance. Russell thought about it and decided to allocate some money. He quickly finished writing the note, turned around and saw Edward still standing in front of him, and couldn't help but be curious: "Aren't you very busy? What else is there?"

"I'm thinking about things in the Southern Continent."

Edward asked: "Do you really want to implement colonial rule?"

Russell found it very strange to be asked this question by people from the old capitalist countries on earth. This is what the Empire is best at, but it has always been reprimanded in his history textbooks.

"I thought you should hate this kind of behavior." Edward looked at Russell. At this moment, Russell felt as if he had become another person, asking with a scrutinizing look and a overlooking attitude.

Because there was no disgust or affirmation in Edward's tone, nothing at all, "What's more, after you opened a new channel to the Southern Continent, a large number of merchants immediately went to this land to look for business opportunities, plus slavery... said

To be blunt, do you even want to recreate the Triangular Trade here?"

"What does it matter? This is the necessary bloodshed for the development of civilization." Russell frowned and didn't care. "The history of the earth also developed in this way. In the end, didn't the African people successfully become independent?"

"Besides, Intis is full of martial arts. If we don't fight and conquer cities, our preparations will be defeated. War costs so much money, so it doesn't matter if we borrow the gold and land of the Southern Continent."

Edward looked at him.

The Declined King looked at the human.
To be continued...