Exploring Technology in a Wizard World-Chapter 1274 - 1272: Betrayal, So Simple

"Hmm? What?" Oscar asked after hearing Richard’s words, while the Level 4 Wizard Guard Zong Hu also looked over.

Richard turned his head to the side and instructed the only remaining servant, "Larr, go to my bedroom and bring the square wooden box on the table."

"Yes." The servant named Larr quickly ran up to the second floor of the Stone Building and shortly returned with a square wooden box. Following Richard’s signal, he gently opened it on the ground and couldn’t help but let out a low scream.

Inside the box was a human head, the head of a beautiful girl.

The girl’s eyes were tightly closed, as if she had been dead for a long time. However, the preservation was done well, with no traces of decay or foul smell on her skin and other parts.

The puzzling thing was that the girl’s mouth was stuffed full with cloth, for reasons unknown.

The Level 4 Wizard Guard Zong Hu, slightly cautious, took a step closer to Oscar, frowning at Richard.

"What is this?" Oscar remained composed, asking Richard.

"Mr. Oscar, you’ll understand soon enough." Richard chuckled softly, reaching in to take the girl’s head from the box and giving it a light pat on the cheek.

"Slap! Slap!"

The head showed no reaction.

Richard raised an eyebrow and, with a bit more force, gave a loud slap.

"Slap!"

"Ah!"

The girl’s head suddenly opened its eyes, as if awakening from a deep sleep, sleepy and confused: "What’s going on?"

It was Bi Bi.

Seeing this scene, the servant named Larr widened his eyes and couldn’t help but retreat into a corner.

Zong Hu became even more alert, his eyes sharp, focusing on Bi Bi’s head, suspicious of any danger or aggression from her.

Oscar also let out a surprised "Huh", slightly amazed but largely remaining calm.

Richard placed Bi Bi’s head on a nearby table, and as if clear-headed now, Bi Bi yawned broadly, complaining, "Hey, do you know you kept me locked in there for so long, making me sleep for many days? I hope you’ve thought it over and decided to accept my surrender, or it’ll be a huge loss for me."

"I’ve thought it over." Richard looked at Bi Bi and said, "I can accept your surrender, but before that, I need to verify your loyalty. Didn’t you say you know where your ’Dead Sea’ master is? Repeat it now."

"Really, such a hassle." Bi Bi was unwilling but still spoke out, "’Dead Sea’, he is now in..."

Zong Hu and Oscar listened slowly, their expressions changing.

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"Tap, tap, tap..."

Oscar walked through the palace doors, quickly heading towards its depths.

Inside the brightly lit palace, the Alliance Emperor, at some unknown time, had returned to his broad chair, lost in thought.

Oscar was used to it. He walked up and called out, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"

"Hmm?" The Emperor came back to his senses, glancing at Oscar, his eyes showing some concern.

"What is it, Your Majesty?" Oscar noticed the Emperor’s low spirits and quickly asked.

"Just now, Mosite returned to Shaya and discussed some matters with me," the Emperor replied.

"Mosite?" Oscar was slightly surprised, "Isn’t Mosite always stationed at the Southern Free Federation, handling diplomatic affairs? Why the sudden return? I hadn’t received any news."

Mosite was the Alliance’s ambassador and had some connections to the intelligence work Oscar was responsible for, so he was familiar with the colleague. Hearing of his sudden return, he was a bit surprised and then guessed a possibility.

"Your Majesty, could it be something in the Southern Free Federation..."

"Yes." The Emperor nodded, confirming Oscar’s suspicion, "Something happened in the Southern Free Federation."

"Is it serious?"

"Quite serious. According to Mosite, several City States have noticed our troops’ movements. Although a few friendly City States are trying to cover for us, the neutral and hostile City States won’t tolerate it and will certainly prevent our troops from staying any longer.

Mosite said that no matter how hard he tries, he can at most delay for half a month. If things get worse, maybe not even half a month, and within a week we would have to withdraw all troops. However, the Truth Society branch in the Southern Free Federation hasn’t been fully cleared yet; the opponents are too cunning. Even if we have the list, it’s useless. Only half have been cleared, and the remaining branches began frequent transfers. So far, at least two branches remain hidden."

"This..."

"This isn’t too problematic, as long as we’re vigilant. It’s just two branches, and they can’t cause significant trouble. What worries me is the rumored high-level manager of the Truth Society.

Multiple sources, including yours, have confirmed that within the Southern Free Federation, there is a high-level manager of considerable power. If left alone, they could become a huge threat. If they plan anything, the remaining two branches could cause major issues.

Before you came, I was thinking about a way to lure out and eliminate the opponent within a week, but I couldn’t find any certainty. After all, the opponent’s absence for so long proves they’re extremely cautious and prudent. Crude traps will undoubtedly be seen through, and even carefully designed ones lack time.

Also, even if we lured them out, it’s uncertain if we’d succeed in handling it. Since it’s our first time facing an opponent of this caliber, our Secret Weapon isn’t fully ready. If something goes wrong, it could be all for naught. We must be careful."

The Emperor spoke continuously, his expression filled with worry by the end. Suddenly noticing Oscar’s unusual expression, he raised his head and asked, "Oscar, do you have something to say?"

"Yes, Your Majesty." Oscar replied, "I think I just received some information that might help alleviate your worries."

"Hmm? What information?"

"It’s from that young friend Richard. He might have sensed our intentions and didn’t want to be bound by certain benefits, so after accepting materials from the Royal Library, he exchanged it with information. And this information is the current location of that Truth Society high-level manager."

"He knows where the Truth Society’s manager is?" The Emperor raised an eyebrow, slightly skeptical.

"In fact, not only does he know, but he also claims the high-level manager is in a state of heavy injury. As long as we find the location, we can easily eliminate them."

"This is a bit unexpected. It seems your young friend has given us quite some surprises. Then tell me, where exactly is the Truth Society’s high-level manager?"

"Yes." Oscar nodded and began to speak, "The opponent is located at..."

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