Okay, I have to admit that I've misplaced my focus.

Although technology enthusiasts are interesting, this [Patricide] really gave me a new understanding of this guy.

It seems that the situation in the Duke's family is even more...troublesome than I imagined. This guy in front of me is obviously not someone easy to deal with, [Conspirator] and [Saboteur], right?

Looks like I need to start considering another plan.

But an 18-year-old...I wonder what qualifications he has. If this Jans has already gained control of all the Duke's resources, things will become very troublesome.

Side quest: Turmoil in Blue Lake City

Mission objective: Assist one of the possible inheritors of the Duke's estate in their inheritance

Difficulty level:

Easy: Assist Jans

Hard: Assist Fasit

Very Hard: Assist Dest

Mission reward: Unknown

Hey hey hey, this mission has difficulty levels, huh? It's not just about difficulty, it's also a branching storyline, right?

Dest...should be that 18-year-old boy, right? It seems this is not an ordinary trouble.

...

But, that's what makes it interesting, isn't it? Otherwise, it would be so boring!

It's because there are challenges that I have the motivation to do it!

These thoughts flashed through my mind, and now what I need to do is to make Jans believe that I am helping him.

Otherwise, even if we assist Dest, we would also be hindered by Jans. Considering his identity and strength, this resistance is undoubtedly one of the reasons why the difficulty increases to very hard.

"Indeed, I knew you would come find me, so I specifically chose this place. If it wasn't this cell, it would be unpleasant for both of us, right?"

"Hahaha, you are truly extraordinary. To have such strong power and at the same time possess such strong situational judgment, you are truly a talented individual. Why did you become a mercenary? According to the records, your identity before registering as a mercenary was a complete mystery, there must be an extraordinary reason, right?"

Seeing me staring at him, the other party quickly made a slow down gesture.

"Sorry, I absolutely did not mean to offend your privacy. After all, if we want to cooperate, we must have some understanding of each other, right?"

"Indeed, that's correct if you put it that way."

"It's great that you can understand."

The other person walked in, sat directly on the chair, and then looked at me.

"Speaking of which, I really hate beating around the bush and wasting words, so, how do you want me to help you?"

"Be straight to the point, get rid of Fasit from this world."

"How can you! That's your brother."

The president beside him exclaimed.

"You..."

"Oh, by the way, Mr. President of the Mercenary Guild is also here. I also have something to ask of you. I know you won't help me with those...special businesses, so I'm asking you to not say or do anything, no matter what you see or hear, you can't say a word."

"How is that possible..."

"You don't want to get into trouble, do you? The Blue Lake Bridge can be destroyed, you know, and if you are really held responsible, your lives won't be guaranteed."

Jans suddenly stated the most important condition, causing the president who was just about to speak to stop.

The expression on the president's face changed several times as he looked at me and then at Jans.

"Mr. President, there's no need to worry. Many things are tit for tat, and there are often more interesting ways to solve problems... Actually, even if you didn't come to me, I would still have a way to solve the problem. Although I'm not very confident, I still have many other plans."

"Oh, what have you done?"

"I think... it should start soon, something interesting."

Speaking of which, Bai Yueguang's efficiency is really slow. It's been so long, why hasn't it started yet? I'm waiting to see the visual effects.

"Interesting? What is it?"

"So, just wait a moment and you'll know... Oh, it seems to be starting."

The sky outside the window suddenly lit up, and I smiled, walking straight to the window.

On the screen appeared the anxious face of the president, who was frantically speaking to the Duke at the moment.

"Cough, Duke, we didn't destroy the bridge, you saw it earlier, too. If we hadn't stopped that monster just now, if it exploded in the city, the whole city would have been engulfed in flames!"

The Duke on the other side had a nonchalant expression and turned towards me instead.

"Then why didn't you lure the monster away! Do you have to detonate it on the bridge or in the city to be happy?"

"That monster is not something we can easily deal with. It was already very difficult to prevent it from entering the city!"

"Hmph, that's your problem. Our military can definitely stop it. Your unilateral actions caused the monster to explode on the bridge, that's your problem."

"What! Clearly, if the monster had moved forward a little more, it would have exploded in the city. How shameless can you be!"

"Watch your position! You're just a mercenary! Don't think you're powerful just because you're a president. With just one word from me, you'll lose your head!"

"You..."

This angle captured the Duke's disgusting face perfectly. It was simply perfect.

"Anyway, you can't escape the charge of destroying the Blue Lake Bridge. President Sier, be sensible and step aside. After all, mercenaries are everywhere, you don't need to defend them. As the president of a mercenary guild, do you plan to shoulder the blame when the emperor assigns it?"

"..."

The president remained silent for a moment and shook his head.

"For me, every mercenary's life is important. Moreover, they are helping to defend the town. I also have a certain responsibility if I can't stop the monster. If you're going to arrest them, then arrest me too!"

"Tch!"

The Duke's face was full of anger.

"Fine, that's what you asked for! Men, take them all away."

"So that's how it is. It's unfortunate for the people that someone like you, a waste, can become a lord."

After he finished speaking, I continued.

As I looked at his face turning blue, I nodded satisfactorily.

"You coward, you were clearly hiding behind the city gate just now, right? While we were trying our best to stop the monster, you just stood there watching, thinking about how to evade responsibility, right? It's unbelievable that the lives of the entire city are entrusted to you. You're just playing with people's lives!"

"Hmph, go ahead, say whatever you want now, it's useless. In the future, you can keep talking to the wall in prison. Or maybe, you can continue talking in hell, hahaha!"

"You're not denying it, right? That's fine then. Come on, I'd love to see what your prison looks like."

"You... you're just showing off, aren't you? Come on, guys, handcuff him."

And that's where the scene ends, it's like a prime-time drama.

"Alright, Mr. Jans, what do we do next, do you understand?"

"Haha... with a little help from above! I'll take care of it now! I won't bother you any longer. Let's go!"

After saying that, Jans left with his subordinates.

"Alright, President, I have a question for you now."

"What...?"

It seems the President hasn't fully processed it yet, looking a bit dazed.

"Do you prefer sleeping on a bed by the window or somewhere else?"