Purgatory Artist-Chapter 147: Eavesdropping!

Liu Ping didn't know what to say.

But the Warden Knight's abilities were so strange that he didn't have the time to argue with the hound.

— — -Even if I don't argue with him, there are still things I can do for his own good.

"Wait a minute." Liu Ping said.

He adjusted the Hound's Breastplate position and placed it behind Fire Fang's butt.

"See, you no longer have a weakness." Liu Ping told Fire Fang.

"... Why do I feel like I'm telling the enemy that this is my weakness?" Fire Fang grimaced.

"If there's any attack that can break this shield, you can just surrender, there's no way to fight." Liu Ping said.

Fire Fang glared at Liu Ping with a bitter expression.

No one would be in a good mood with a shiny Breastplate hanging behind their butt. Even though this was a very useful defensive measure.

Liu Ping ignored Fire Fang and began to draw Cards.

"Let me take a look at the other Cards ..."

— — Compared to the Clown, the Warden Knight had one advantage.

There was no need to use [Pleasing] again and again, as long as there was an entity that was willing to fight alongside him, he would be able to make all the Cards his exclusive.

Liu Ping looked at the Card in his hand.

Lines of burning words quickly appeared in front of his eyes.

[Servant Divinity: Yana (Sleeping), Heroic Spirit: Andrea (Sleeping), Nine-lives Cat Demon: Zhao Chanyi (Sleeping) have all been recognized as entities that will fight alongside you]

[Occultism Card: Rock of Nothingness]

[As the one using this card is the Warden Knight, this card is being converted into a Warden Knight exclusive item]

[You've received Occultism Card: Concealment Collar]

[This is a unique item, no need to explain, you should know how to use it]

Poof!

The Card turned into a leather collar that appeared in Liu Ping's hand.

Understanding flashed through his mind as he called out, "Come, Fire Fang."

"What?" Fire Fang walked in front of Liu Ping and crouched down.

"Wear this collar, it will allow you to conceal yourself. Anyone who sees you will treat you as an entity that should be in the environment and won't pay too much attention to you." Liu Ping explained.

"It's that powerful?" Fire Fang asked with interest.

"Remember, it can only be maintained for 1 hour, and once you attack, it will cancel itself." Liu Ping said.

He put the collar on Fire Fang's neck.

Fire Fang shook his body and looked at the Breastplate before looking at the Frost Claw. "Since you've made so many preparations, it's time for me to fight."

Liu Ping was stunned and said casually, "I'm just trying out a new ability. No, wait."

He went to the window and looked out.

He saw a carriage coming from outside the castle and stopping at the door of the side hall.

The coachman got out of the carriage and walked to the grass on the side to stretch his arms and legs while lighting a cigarette.

It seemed that the coachman was waiting for someone.

"... Fire Fang, let's see if you can sneak into that carriage." Liu Ping said.

"What information are you trying to eavesdrop on? Or was it an assassination? Stealing? Snatch treasures? "Fire Fang asked with interest.

"Whatever, we're just trying to do something. Remember, if anything happens, I can dispel the card at any time and let you return to my deck." Liu Ping quietly opened the window.

"Alright, I got it."

Fire Fang relaxed and restrained the flames on his body. He jumped onto the windowsill and touched the wall.

He ran all the way to the front of the carriage before turning back to look at Liu Ping.

No one noticed him.

Liu Ping pointed at the carriage.

— — -Let me see what's inside.

Fire Fang immediately understood and let out a very soft squeak.

[Alert Bark] activated!

[Alert Bark: Through its bark, it can directly report the situation to the Guard, allowing the Guard to sense the current situation directly]

At the same time.

Liu Ping nodded at Fire Fang and closed his eyes.

Fire Fang looked around and saw that the coachman was still smoking, the conversation in the side hall was still going on, so no one was paying attention to this place.

He lightly jumped and got into the carriage.

Liu Ping immediately sensed what Fire Fang saw.

— — -There was a coat hanging inside the carriage, an ashtray on the small table, a half-smoked cigar, a half-empty glass of wine and a book.

The book had a black cover with a title written in white:

"Theory of Imperial Power."

— — -How interesting, there's a book here.

Liu Ping was about to let Fire Fang open the book when he noticed that the door to the side hall opened.

Two men wearing trench coats with their hats pulled down came out and quickly got on the carriage.

"Let's go."

One of the men ordered.

"Yes, master." the coachman hurriedly ran back, waved his whip and turned the carriage around.

The carriage slowly began to move.

Fire Fang shrank into the corner of the carriage, held his breath and didn't move.

— — -As a flesh hound, he didn't need to breathe, but he kept breathing for two reasons: 1) to create flames, and 2) to make himself seem more sociable.

Since this was his first mission, for the sake of concealment, he might as well not breathe.

The carriage slowly drove out of the castle's gate, heading towards the dark road outside.

Inside the carriage.

The two men finally spoke.

"What do you think of this incident?"

"So annoying, the entire city's military forces were mobilized to protect that baby, we've all become his slaves!"

"Don't be angry, if the devils couldn't kill him, then we'll go kill the devils, at least we'll be able to increase our military Merit."

"Hah, I can't go to the battlefield.

"Why?"

"The Sequence told me to stay behind and take care of security."

"No wonder you're so annoyed, alright, don't think about it, have a drink."

"Cheers"

The two of them clinked glasses.

"Right, those youngsters who saved him, who are they?"

"I think they're newcomers from Frost Wind City, all of them died young, but they were quite talented, that's why they managed to survive until now and even save that baby."

"So that's why, they ruined everyone's plans, should we ..."

"No, don't, there's an order from above."

"What order?"

"These youngsters have only just entered Evernight, they don't know anything about this place. Killing them won't help at all, it'll only make the royalists more vigilant."

"That's true, killing them is meaningless, it'll only anger the royal family and the machine forces — — - but then again, what are the higher-ups planning to do with them?"

"After the machine awards them, we'll use their contributions as an excuse to promote them to military positions — — - after all, the military's treatment is the best, they definitely won't refuse."

"Are we going to accept them?"

"No, after a while, we'll send them to the frontlines and let everyone see what happens to them."

"What a perfect arrangement."

The two of them clinked glasses again.

At this point, the carriage gradually slowed down.

"I've arrived, I'll be going first, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

The carriage door opened.

A man came down from the carriage, waved to his companions inside, then turned and walked towards a residential area not far away.

The carriage moved again, turned a corner and headed in another direction.

The streets became empty.

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A while later.

Bam!

There was a soft sound.

As if something had disappeared.

...

The next day.

In the morning.

Liu Ping, Libertas, Xiao Mengluo, and Hua Qingkong finished their breakfast and were talking around the table.

Seven or eight people in military uniforms came in.

"Congratulations, this is the reward you deserve."

The leading officer smiled and placed four medals in front of them.

Liu Ping picked up the medal and looked at it, seeing that it was made of pure gold, a mechanical arm holding many cards was engraved on it.

"The Empire's Gold Medal represents a noble status. In many cases, you can get priority in getting the sequence to respond, in many places it can be waived." the officer explained.

"Thank you, sir."

This medal was very useful, and it was a very special honor. The few of them picked up the medal and put it in their pockets.

"Originally, there was a small award ceremony, but now everyone is busy saving Frost Wind City — — I hope you don't mind" the officer said apologetically.

After saying that, he changed the topic and asked: "Frost Wind City has been destroyed, what plans do you have for your future?"

The youths looked at each other.

The officer smiled: "You just came to Evernight not long ago, I'm sure you don't know what to do. How about this, I'll personally recommend you to join the army, what do you think?"

Behind him, another officer said: "Everyone, let me explain, in our Empire, the army enjoys the best treatment, once you join, you will immediately experience the benefits of being a member of the army."

The others nodded.

Libertas said: "Hua Qingkong, you came a year earlier than us — — is that true?"

"Indeed, the army's treatment is the best." Hua Qingkong said.

Xiao Mengluo turned her gaze. "Liu Ping? What do you think? "

"Are there any other options?" Liu Ping asked.

"There is no better option than this, little one." the officer smiled.

"In other words — — the army ordered us to join the army immediately after completing the rescue mission, is that right?" Liu Ping asked.

"No, the army doesn't have such authority, I'm only suggesting." the officer hurriedly said.

"Then, are there any other options?" Liu Ping continued to ask.

The surroundings became silent.

Everyone looked at Liu Ping with a strange expression.

Liu Ping laughed: "Perhaps you don't understand, I'm the leader of this team, I have to be responsible for all the members, so I have to ask clearly."

"Very well, it's only right to ask clearly. According to the sequence's recommendation, you have a total of three options."

"Which three?"

"The first is to join the army, enjoy the best treatment, and quickly improve your strength; the second is to go to another academy to study, the third is to join the Empire's Imperial Guard with your contributions and receive a salary to live." the officer said.

Another officer explained: "After joining the army, the army also has an academy, and you learn more than in ordinary academies."

Another old man in luxurious clothes continued, "Everyone, you are only teenagers. After joining the Royal Guards, you won't be put in an important position at all. All day long, your job is to attend all kinds of occasions and act as guards. I think this is harmful to your growth."

Everyone nodded.

The officer added fuel to the fire: "You are all pillars of the country, we hope that you can receive the best training, so we invite you to join the army — please make a decision carefully."

The teenagers were hesitant.

Hua Qingkong smiled: "Actually, they are all good choices, but they are so sincere —"

"So, we should join the Imperial Guard." Liu Ping continued.

Hua Qingkong was stunned and looked at Liu Ping seriously.

Liu Ping asked: "We saved the bloodline of the Imperial Guard, didn't we?"

"Yes." Hua Qingkong affirmed.

Liu Ping asked again: "We are born with the identity of the Imperial Guard, we can't wash it away no matter what, right?"

The surroundings became silent again.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Liu Ping.

Liu Ping continued: "So, for us, the safest place is beside the Imperial Guard, because we have proven our loyalty and innocence, people like us will be really important in the Imperial Guard."

Hua Qingkong's eyes flashed, he thought for a while and nodded: "Your considerations make sense, you decide."

Liu Ping looked at Libertas.

"They have said so much, I feel that what you said is more sensible than what they said." Libertas praised.

Liu Ping looked at Xiao Mengluo again.

"I'll listen to you." Xiao Mengluo smiled at him.

Liu Ping faced the crowd and coughed lightly: "We choose to join the Imperial Guard."