Chapter 131: Regal's Oath of Allegiance

  The next day, the incident of Shadow invading District 51 last night had already come to a thorough end. Regal put on his SS uniform neatly and brought a detailed report of last night's events to the door of the office on the third floor of the White House, where he was going to report everything that happened last night to Mo Yan.

  Regel knocked on the simple and sturdy office door, then pushed it open and walked in. The carpet inside the office was still as bright as blood, and the floor had been wiped clean by the servant since dawn. Behind the huge desk, the bull-headed man was handling official documents as usual, his massive palm holding a specially made writing instrument called a steel pen, occasionally leaving instructions on the files in front of him.

  All the instructions that are rapidly executed in Thundercliff are decided in this room and then sent to the executors through various channels, which is the peak of power in Thundercliff.

  "You're here." The Minotaur put down the pen in his hand and looked up at Regal, who had a grey streak in his hair. Regal's originally clean and unblemished face now had a cross-shaped scar on it. Last night's final battle hadn't gone as he had expected. The middle-aged man who had trained him to be an Assassin had taught him one last lesson: never underestimate the trump card your enemy holds.

  "My lord." Regal bowed to the Minotaur, handing over the report. Last night's operation had resulted in no small loss for the SS. Of the more than fifty SS troops who went to deal with the invasion, only twenty were still alive, and nearly thirty had died in District 51 last night.

  This is almost a considerable blow to the party guards, who were not many in number to begin with. And all of this was caused by Regal's negligence, although he had a very good talent and was still quite dense in his thoughts, but was still too young. The thirty people who died were almost all killed at the last moment because of the instructor who taught him.

  "Thirty people died, and if it weren't for Rize who sensed the presence of death spirits and rushed over, even the data would have been sent out." Mo Yan said without looking at the report handed over by Regal: "Do you think in this matter, do you think you did your best? Obviously, you discovered their trail a long time ago."

  For Mo Yan's question, Legel did not answer. He wanted to say that he had done his best, it was because the Party Guards were short-handed, it was because the Demon Army Corps responsible for blocking outside did not do their best, and it was because they did not expect that man to have black gunpowder. However, he also knew that these were just excuses, excuses to cover up his own failure, so he could only remain silent.

  "Haha……" Mo Yan looked at the silent Regal and smiled, continuing to say: "So I'll change my question. What do you think of Thundercliff? I think you've been in Thundercliff for quite some time now, so you should have a pretty good understanding of it."

  "Raiden Cliff is a great place." Regal thought for a moment after hearing Mo Yan's question and replied, "The income here is high, and the necessary infrastructure is well-established. The various entertainment activities invented by the city lord also make the residents of the city very happy. Now, some people have heard rumors about Raiden Cliff and have moved here on purpose to live, and the impact brought by the demons has been minimized as much as possible. At least the residents within Raiden Cliff are not afraid of the demons in the city."

  "Your evaluation is indeed high." Mo Yan stood up and walked to the office window, looking at the ever-expanding Thunderclap City area, saying: "But I think that's still not enough. Thunderclap can be even more perfect, even safer, and make the residents living here even happier. I'm not talking about anything unrealistic, just stating a fact. But wanting to support an entire city, one person is not enough."

  I need all sorts of people to help me manage this increasingly prosperous city, and you are one of the ones I have chosen. I hope to get your full support, not just as a passerby who is reluctantly staying here to find a place to settle down, but I would like to gain your loyalty to this city for me."

  "Are you not going to hold me accountable for this? I've caused the SS such great losses." Regal looked at Mo Yan, who was staring at him, and said: "Perhaps you're mistaken about me. I don't have the kind of talent you need. I'm still too young and immature. I don't think I have the ability to lead the SS."

  "Fool!" A gloomy face appeared on Mo Yan's face, he took big strides to walk in front of Regal and slapped him with a loud slap: "Just one failure and you've lost all your confidence? How can people live in this world without making mistakes? The lack of experience is just because you haven't gone through enough, it doesn't mean you don't have enough talent and gift!

  "Do you know why I brought this up with you at this time? It's just to let you understand that I haven't been disappointed in you, on the contrary, your importance has increased even more because of last night's events, and it has risen in my heart. If last night wasn't led by you but someone else, I think the SS wouldn't have only lost thirty people."

  The Minotaur's slap was not forceful, or rather, the force was well controlled, only allowing Regal to feel a scorching pain, but without causing any harm from the slap. Mo Yan's angry words made him understand how he stood in Mo Yan's eyes, and also felt Mo Yan's trust and encouragement towards him.

  "I understand." Regal, who had been somewhat dispirited, did not complain about being beaten, but instead lifted his spirits and said: "Thank you for your trust and support. I will think more comprehensively in future matters and will not let last night's situation happen again. I am willing to be a part of Thunder Cliff and offer my loyalty to you."

  "I thank you too, for making such a choice." Mo Yan sat back in his chair and nodded at Legolas: "You have shown loyalty to me, and I am willing to work hard for your wishes. This is a fair exchange. Tell me your ideals, and I will try my best to make them come true in the future."

  "I want world peace." Regal said solemnly after hearing Mo Yan's words.

  "Hungry……" Mo Yan was stunned by Regal's words, not knowing why he would say something like that. The atmosphere of their conversation had been good just a moment before, but suddenly he made such a joke. This left Mo Yan unsure of how to respond, as a superior discussing serious matters with his subordinate, he couldn't possibly laugh it off and the atmosphere became extremely awkward.

  "I know it sounds exaggerated." Regal didn't seem surprised by the astonishment on Mo Yan's face, but instead continued to say: "And I also know that this is not really possible, but what I want to say is that this is indeed my ideal. Both Matthew and I grew up in an orphanage, his parents died of starvation during the chaotic times, while my parents were killed by Caesar's soldiers."

  "So you hate chaos and hope for peace, right?" Upon hearing Reg's explanation, Mo Yan understood what he meant to say: "In order not to let more people lose their parents like you guys did, or those in the dark shadows who lost their parents due to war, so you hope to obtain peace."

  "Yes." Regal nodded and said, "I know that conflict is unavoidable, and war will eventually happen no matter what. I just hope that whatever kind of war it is, it can end as soon as possible. So as not to let more people get involved, experience that kind of pain and sorrow."

  "I can assure you, I will not let any war I participate in last long." Mo Yan looked at Regal and said: "In order to make the war end as soon as possible, I also need your help with the power you possess, and... all the orphans, I will try my best to make them live a happy life."

  "Yes, sir." Regal bowed deeply towards Mo Yan and said.

  "You can go back and arrange your affairs, at noon tomorrow you need to be in the Party Guard's headquarters' interrogation room to receive twenty lashes as punishment for your mistake." Mo Yan said to Regal: "I think this way, your heart will feel a bit better too." Regal nodded again and bowed, leaving Mo Yan's office.

  Humans who have been working at Thunder Cliff all along have a low degree of loyalty to Mo Yan, which has always been a source of worry for him. Now, because of last night's events, Mo Yan found a good opportunity and put forward his own requirements and wishes to Regal. He couldn't help but think that Mo Yan grasped the opportunity very well, although he also said that at this time, he proposed such a requirement in order not to let Regal become too discouraged.

  However, Mo Yan had another consideration. Regal's guilt towards Mo Yan made their conversation go more smoothly. From Regal's words, Mo Yan could see that he had indeed opened up his heart to him.

  This is a good start for Mo Yan, as long as there is someone willing to pay loyalty, the second and third will not be far behind. After that, as long as there is an opportunity, Mo Yan will confess one by one to his subordinates, letting them make a real choice. Those who are unwilling to stay in Leiting Cliff or unwilling to truly pay loyalty to Mo Yan, he will thoroughly abandon the hope of persuasion and put them aside without taking care of them.

  Time passed day by day, and just as the rainy season was about to end, Mo Yan's long-awaited important work was finally completed.