EBE Chapter 1291 Let's take action!
Chapter 1291 Let's take action!
"Just as you said, we truly have the ability, and under this new policy you've arranged, we should be able to make a name for ourselves..."
"Your Highness, you are right! We have become like this, neither human nor ghost, not because of you, nor because of the so-called new policies! It is our own doing!"
We were bewitched by that illusory true god, blinded by hatred, unable to let go of those pitiful and laughable privileges and rights built on the suffering of others! We are the true cancer of this Dragon Guardian Ghost City! We almost... almost destroyed this hard-won peace!
Scar Wolf's voice was filled with regret and lingering fear!
He bowed deeply again: "Your Highness! Scarface...I truly repent! I wish to turn over a new leaf and start anew! I do not ask Your Highness to forgive my past sins, but I beg Your Highness to give me a chance, so that I...so that I can at least make amends for the sins I have committed! Even if it means serving Your Highness like a slave, even if it means my death, Scarface will have no objections!"
The cave was silent, with only the slightly heavy breathing of Scar Wolf echoing through it.
Wang Shui stood at the cave entrance, listening to Scarface's heartfelt words. A complex expression appeared on his face, a mixture of shock, shame, and a sense of relief.
Looking at the scarred wolf in front of her, who had completely torn off his fierce disguise and was showing signs of pain and remorse, Yin Pan'er felt a touch of emotion in her eyes.
Little Mudskipper only vaguely understood what Scar Wolf was saying, but he could sense the sincerity in Scar Wolf's words and the tremendous change in him.
In any case, Scarface's appearance at this moment was completely different from the person he knew...
After listening to Scarface's words, Xiao Ce maintained a faint smile on his face.
His deep gaze then fell on Scarface, as if trying to pierce through his skin and look into the depths of his soul.
Every word Scar Wolf uttered, every subtle change in his expression, was laid bare before him. He could sense the heaviness in Scar Wolf's words, the relief as if a thousand-pound burden had been lifted, and the intense desire to grasp at a straw of salvation.
After a long silence, Xiao Ce slowly spoke: "Scarface..."
"Your subordinate is here!" Scarface responded immediately, his body tensing even more, appearing somewhat nervous...
“I didn’t misjudge you. It’s good that you were able to see through the illusion and recognize the true nature from what I told you.”
Xiao Ce's tone was calm and firm: "A prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold. Past sins will be judged by the law, but I have seen your repentance and transformation."
These words were like a blessing of forgiveness, causing Scar Wolf's tense body to sway slightly, and his eyes instantly welled up with uncontrollable excitement and gratitude!
He opened his mouth, but was too excited to speak for a moment, only nodding repeatedly with tears in his eyes...
"As for the opportunity you requested..."
Xiao Ce changed the subject, glancing at Scarface Wolf and then at the scene of the Dragon Guard City outside the cave: "I think that you and your men might not be without a use for yourselves if you stay in this Dragon Guard Ghost City."
Scarface and Wang Shui were both taken aback, looking at Xiao Ce with confusion. "Your Highness, do you mean..."
Xiao Ce stood up, walked to the cave entrance, and looked down at the ghost city below, which stubbornly survived in the darkness like a giant beehive.
"The Ghost City of the Dragon Guardian is a complex and deeply rooted place. The people here, like Wang Laoshuan's family, are reluctant to leave their homeland and have deep emotional ties. Forcibly dispersing them is not a good strategy."
"Furthermore, you should know better than me... that many things are better left unaddressed than prevented... and you should also know that the imperial court has known of your existence for a long time... but has yet to take action against you..."
Scarface nodded: "That's right, Your Highness. Before, I thought it was all because of that so-called Allah that they were intimidated... Now that I think about it, it really was a joke, a huge joke... You're the one who gave us a way out..."
He spoke slowly, his voice clearly reaching Scar Wolf's ears: "The new city is good, but it is ultimately different from this place. How to ensure that the old and the new can both preserve their respective roots, coexist peacefully, and even benefit each other is a difficult problem that requires a long period of exploration."
He turned around, his sharp gaze fixed on Scarface: "You are familiar with this place, you understand its rules, its hidden dangers, and even the subtleties of human nature. More importantly, you have undergone a transformation, you understand right and wrong, and you know what the people truly need."
Scarface seemed to understand something, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
Xiao Ce looked at him and said, word by word, "I grant you permission to continue maintaining the framework of this organization. But its nature must be completely changed!"
"From this day forward, you will still be the Restoration Church in name only. But in reality, you will no longer be the Restoration Church hiding in the shadows, but the eyes and ears of this Dragon Guardian Ghost City, a network of oversight spontaneously formed by the people living here!"
“Supervision?” Scarface murmured, his doubts growing.
Xiao Ce explained firmly, "That's right, oversight! Overseeing all kinds of news from the outside world—whether it's fair and impartial, whether it treats the people well, and whether it follows the rules? Because your Dragon Guardian Ghost City is extremely complex, a melting pot of all sorts..."
"You can welcome guests from all directions, as well as all sorts of people from all walks of life. They will all join you... On the one hand, you need to accept and absorb them, and on the other hand, you can learn more from them than ordinary people know..."
He paused, his gaze sharp: "If any officials are found to be incompetent, corrupt, or oppressing the innocent! If any petty villains are plotting or scheming! If any injustice or unfairness occurs here! You are the first line of defense! Instead of resorting to violence like in the past, you must utilize your familiarity with this place and your connections to uncover the truth, gather evidence, and then..."
Xiao Ce's voice carried an undeniable authority: "Report this openly and honestly to me and to President Yin Weiyong! Also, try to influence and recruit those who harbor resentment and hatred towards the court, or any organizations that do so..."
"Let those who hate the court find fault. If their arguments are valid and reasonable, we will naturally support them... We just want them to see for themselves..."
Scar Wolf and Wang Shui were completely stunned, and then a huge, unprecedented sense of mission surged through their bodies like a warm current!
No longer a cult leader who hides in the shadows, no longer a scourge that everyone hates!
Rather... they are overseers! They are guardians!
It is a force that exists to uphold the equality and peace that the people of this land deserve!
This recognition and this responsibility stirred their hearts more than any pardon!
Scarface suddenly knelt on one knee, clasped his hands above his head, and his voice trembled with excitement, yet was incredibly loud: "Your Highness! This humble subject understands! I, Scarface, hereby swear! From this day forward, I and all the brothers who are willing to follow me will be the eyes and ears of this Xiao Kingdom! We will repent and reform ourselves, fulfill our duties, and supervise all injustices here! We will protect the hard-won peace of this place! We will monitor the dark corners of the entire Xiao Kingdom. If there is any mistake, I am willing to accept the punishment of a thousand cuts! Please rest assured, Your Highness!"
Wang Shui also knelt down excitedly: "Please rest assured, Your Highness!"
Xiao Ce looked at Scarface, who was kneeling on the ground with a newfound flame burning in his eyes, and Wang Shui, who was equally excited, nodded, and continued to give instructions:
"Supervision is not a privilege, but a responsibility. It requires rules, evidence, and, most importantly, methods. Figure out how to do it yourselves. I will inform President Yin Weiyong and grant you proper status and necessary communication channels. Remember, you are supervising evil, upholding good, and upholding the foundation of equality for all in the new dynasty. Do not betray my trust, nor the expectations of the people here for your reformation."
"Actually, I spared your life more so that you could atone for your sins... for the sake of your brothers who died before you..."
Scarface raised his head, and the scar on his face no longer seemed ferocious in the dim light, but instead revealed a kind of determination: "Your subordinate will remember Your Highness's teachings! I will never forget them!"
Xiao Ce nodded, then said to Scarface, "Alright, Scarface, report any news you have about those True Lords..."
Scarface nodded.
"Rise. I entrust the Dragon Guardian Ghost City to you. Take care of yourselves."
"Yes! Thank you, Your Highness!" Scarface and Wang Shui kowtowed again, their voices filled with strength and determination.
Xiao Ce said no more, took Yin Pan'er's hand, and said to the little mudskipper behind him, "Little mudskipper, let's go!"
Scarface nodded and got up to see him off.
Xiao Ce waved his hand: "No need..."
Scarface nodded, meaning he didn't step forward.
The last rays of the setting sun struggled to penetrate the gaps between the towering buildings of Dragon City, casting long, swaying beams of light at the entrance to the massive sinkhole, like golden staircases descended by deities.
Scarface and Wang Shui stood at the cave entrance, watching the three figures disappear.
The tall and composed Xiao Ce, the beautiful and elegant Yin Pan'er, and the clever little figure hopping around gradually blended into the chaotic area deep within the plank road, a place interwoven with twilight and light.
Scarface only slowly withdrew his gaze after the figure had completely disappeared from sight.
In the dim light of the cave, the scar on his face no longer appeared fierce, but rather like a solidified vow, etched with the conversation that had just taken place, one that was enough to change the course of his life.
“The overseer of Xiao Kingdom…” Scarface repeated these words in a low voice. Each syllable seemed to carry a heavy burden, yet it also filled his chest with an unprecedented sense of security and strength.
He was no longer a phantom lurking in the shadows, bewitching people, but stood at the boundary between light and darkness, becoming a protective barrier. This weighty recognition and responsibility felt more real and powerful to him than any previous revelation from the true God.
Wang Shui stepped forward, his face still showing lingering excitement and a hint of confusion: "Big brother...can we...can we really do this?"
To oversee the Xiao Kingdom's government? And to observe all injustices and dark secrets...
This was something he would never have dared to imagine in his past life.
Scarface turned around, his eyes sharp as knives, but all traces of his former ferocity remained, replaced by an unwavering determination: "We have to make it! The Prince has given us a chance, a righteous path!"
"We established this Restoration Society precisely to combat injustice, right? It's actually the right thing to do... Let's go find those injustices..."
After hearing Scarface's words, Wang Shui nodded heavily...
He walked to the cave entrance and looked down at the ghost city below, which resembled a giant beehive, layered upon layered and stubbornly surviving in the darkness.
Smoke curled up from the dilapidated shacks, the sounds of children playing could be faintly heard, and the rhythmic hammering of the blacksmith's shop echoed.
All of this, which he once saw as merely resources to be used or chaos to be suppressed, now has a completely different meaning.
"Wang Shui, what did you see?" Scar Wolf's voice was deep.
Wang Shui followed his gaze and hesitated before asking, "...Home?"
"Yes, it's home!"
Scar Wolf nodded heavily, pointing to the caves painstakingly carved into the rock face and the shacks built from broken ship planks and sheet metal!
"Those who live here are no longer believers, no longer fuel to be sacrificed at any time; they are living, breathing people! They are our neighbors! They just want to survive in these ruins, to live a life that is at least somewhat human!"
The prince gave them this hope, gave them the word 'equality'! Who dares to destroy this hope, who dares to trample on this equality...?
Scarface's voice suddenly turned cold, carrying a chilling murderous intent, yet remaining incredibly clear-headed, "On one hand, we'll continue to maintain our position, and on the other hand, we can continue to recruit those who hate the court. What we need to do is secretly expose what's blinding them, letting them see the true Xiao Kingdom..."
"We cannot let anyone destroy all of this!"
This murderous intent was not directed at past enemies, but at all evil that might tarnish the peace that the people of this land deserve.
Wang Shui was awestruck by the determination in Scarface's words and felt the even stronger power that followed the transformation. He nodded vigorously: "Brother, I understand! From now on, all the brothers will listen to you! These eyes, this life, will be nailed to this ghost city, serving as the 'eyes' and 'ears' for the Prince, and even for the Xiao Kingdom!"
"Having eyes and ears alone is not enough."
Scarface's eyes were deep and thoughtful.
"His Highness said we must follow the rules, rely on evidence, and, most importantly, use the right methods. All those underhanded tactics of fighting, killing, and playing tricks are to be thrown into the Blackwater River below! Gather all the brothers who are still willing to follow us. From today onwards, we... are the Dragon Protector and Peace Council!"
"The Dragon Protection and People's Peace Association..." Wang Shui pondered the name, his eyes lighting up. No longer "restoring the kingdom," but "protecting the dragon and people's peace"! The difference in meaning was immense!
"Of course, we can also say it's about restoring the nation, because we still need to recruit those who hate the country and the court..."
After listening to Scarface's words, Wang Shui nodded...
Scarface nodded: "Then let's get started!"