Chapter 170
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Chapter 170: Russell
Karoso wasted no time, calling out for Russell first, explaining Teresa’s identity and her situation, then revealing his own identity and warning of the consequences if Russell didn’t comply…
If Karoso doesn’t reveal his identity, he might be targeted by a sniper.
Although the scene was chaotic, there were soldiers everywhere. It wouldn’t be possible to silently deal with Karoso.
Karoso’s plan was simple – to use his and Teresa’s identities to kidnap Russell. If Russell tried to evade or only sent someone to retrieve Teresa in exchange for a favor from the empire… Elizabeth would still be in Karoso’s hands.
Elizabeth was completely confused.
What’s going on, little brother?
Let’s talk this out, how did I end up as your hostage?
……
Hekmatyar ship.
Russell sat in the captain’s room, silently watching the images in front of him.
He was an old soldier in his forties, with messy grey-white hair and a constant smile on his face.
"Hey, my daughter has become a hostage, how interesting, very interesting!" Russell picked up his cane and stood up with its support.
"Boss, what should we do, get rid of that brat?" A burly man next to him clenched his fist.
"We are legitimate businessmen." Russell waved his hand. "Karoso from Canglang Province and Teresa from the Osiris Empire? How did these two brats know I’m here and even took my daughter hostage?"
"It seems faking death won’t work anymore."
Russell stood up and left the captain’s room.
"Boss, what should we do?" shouted the strong man.
"My old pal, you are really dumb," Russell quietly turned to look at the strong man and said, "Get the armed helicopters ready, blast those ghouls, but be careful not to harm my guests for a while."
"Yes!" The strong man clumsily saluted.
Karoso didn’t keep them waiting too long, as four armed helicopters took off from the big ship.
It was then that Karoso realized the Hekmatyar was actually an aircraft carrier!
Of course, this aircraft carrier wasn’t the modern type found in the world of bullet comments, but rather a kind from World War II.
With the visibility as it was today, using regular fighter jets was not practical, so helicopters seemed like a better choice.
Soon, a person with a cane, sporting a metal leg, came up to Karoso.
"Kid, you better explain yourself later," Russell’s cane tapped Karoso’s head as he smiled and said, "Otherwise, no matter whose son you are, you’ll end up as fish food in the sea, got it?"
[Master Karoso, don’t be fooled by his appearance now, once he considers you a friend, he is very reliable.]
[Yes, several times we used the equipment he provided when we fought you.]
[The aircraft carrier that you sunk back then was lent to us by Boss Luo. We used that aircraft carrier to take down many of your strongholds.]
[This is definitely the main financial supporter of Ideal Homeland.]
[We know all his hobbies, and we can make sure to control him completely.]
"It’s not like that!" Elizabeth blocked Karoso. "He saved me with all his might!"
Even though Elizabeth didn’t know why Karoso did this, in her desperation, she still had to protect her savior.
What’s more, this savior might have different feelings towards her…
"When you know the truth, you better offer a big enough reward." Karoso said calmly. "Otherwise, no matter how big of a arms dealer you are, you won’t be able to leave the City of Freedom."
"Hey, enough with the attitude! You better have the confidence to act so cocky," Russell said calmly.
"You claim to be the biggest arms dealer in the world, yet you couldn’t even uncover everything about your own daughter. You better really have what it takes to challenge my confidence."
"You better…"
"You better…"
Something happened that left netizens and Elizabeth confused.
Unexpectedly, Karoso and Russell started arguing.
……
"Damn it, why hasn’t Karoso come back yet? It’s been nine minutes already," Teresa said, exhausted after killing a ghoul.
The group of people gathered had become smaller and smaller. It seemed that over three hundred people had already been lost in this battle, including Karoso’s followers and Teresa’s followers.
Neymar sat on the ground exhausted, having no magic left.
Kirmin faithfully protected Neymar, unsure whether to engage in battle.
Looking at the followers left behind by Elizabeth, all were already dead, and Will had sustained many injuries.
Swish!
Will appeared next to Teresa and said, "Your Highness, I’ll take you away now!"
He obeyed Teresa’s command because he also saw many opportunities here.
By killing enough ghouls, they could gather valuable materials.
Additionally, with Teresa trapped in the City of Freedom and using the ‘Presea Civilians’ for help in battle, would the Kingdom of Persia stay quiet?
With Luxembourg’s men betraying her, will Luxembourg stay quiet?
Also, this battle is for justice, for humanity. Teresa stands directly on the high ground, how much international reputation can she gain from this?
But now the situation has changed. These people are about to collapse, they must protect Teresa and evacuate.
"Should I leave them here?" Teresa pointed to the soldiers. "I am the princess of the Presea Empire. I led them out, they fight for me, for the empire. How can I abandon them?"
"Your Highness, I am sorry." Will raised his hand.
"Just wait one more minute, one minute!" Teresa yelled.
She knew Will’s decision at this moment took priority over hers.
Will is not only her bodyguard, but often plays the roles of teacher and adviser. The Emperor placed Will by Teresa’s side not only to protect her, but to educate her as well.
"Alright."
As soon as Will spoke, a buzzing sound suddenly rang in their ears.
The two people looked up and Teresa was filled with joy.
They saw four armed helicopters lowering their height.
Rat-a-tat-tat…
Bullets shot out from the heavy machine guns on the armed helicopters, and blue cards fell from the sky.
In an instant, flashes of golden light and blue light passed by, shining on people. They felt their wounds gradually healing, and their magical power starting to recover.
When the golden light hit the ghouls, each ghoul let out a miserable wail, covered in burns and emitting a strange smell of burnt and decaying flesh.
"Pastors, so many Pastors!" Teresa’s eyes lit up. "They are all high-level!"
Russell’s troops acted quickly, as he had been prepared for this situation, hesitating between fighting and retreating.
The best way to deal with monsters is always through the Church, with Pastors.
Russell said that fortunately, everyone in different professions had things to protect themselves from being taken advantage of by others.
