Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

Chapter 141: Full of Talents

These words warmed Kang De’s heart.

When the elves attacked, the city gate was closed. The mayor had already made up his mind. Hong San would definitely be called a militia volunteer and defend the city for Goethe. Death in the war was a huge matter. How dangerous was it? Under such circumstances, Hong San actually considered him and thought of a way to send him out of the city. Although this person was lazy and servile, he was actually not bad.

Even so, Kang De still shook his head.

“It won’t work.” He said, “You have to make him believe you.”

Hong San said, “With the princess’s letter and token as proof, I can also prove…”

Kang De still shook his head. “That’s difficult. It’s useless for you to prove it. Who knows if you colluded with me? Although Tina wrote the letter, she didn’t draw my appearance. No one knows what I look like…”

At this point, he thought of something.

This was because he had taken a photo with Tina on his phone. As for other things that could prove his identity, it was not impossible, including his experience in Glory Sand Town. Some of the things Tina and Knight usually told him proved that he had a relatively close relationship with Tina.

However, in the end, he did not want to do it.

Why would he go to a native official he did not know and put himself in a low position? Why would he patiently explain and deal with the interrogation in exchange for the other party being merciful and letting him out of the city?

What a joke.

When had the terrifying human from Earth, Kang De, ever suffered such grievance?

He said indifferently, “No.”

—Just because he closed the city gate, I can’t leave the city? I have plenty of ways to go out myself.

So what if he did not go out?

At most, he would return to Earth and stay for half a month. When he returned, they would be dead already.

Hong San was used to observing people’s expressions. When he saw Kang De’s expression, he knew what this master was thinking. He sighed and continued to persuade, “Master, my Master Kang, I know that you’re a proud and unyielding expert who disdains to beg others. I also know that you’re extremely capable and have many ways to leave.”

“But think about it. You’re the Prince Consort of Goethe. This is also your country. If you break out of the city and even fight with the mayor’s people, you’ll turn the city upside down, weaken the city defense, and even let the elves easily break through. Wouldn’t that hurt your relatives and enemies?”

Kang De stopped talking.

“Moreover, that’s not a request. You’re the Prince Consort. Although you can’t act as the ruler, he definitely has to be polite to you… right?”

“At the very least, if they make you unhappy, you’ll flare up again and use your divine power to think of a way to leave. Even if they fight, you’ll be confident. When you see the princess in the future, you’ll have something to say.”

Hong San tried to persuade him, but Kang De was a little tempted.

However, he still had some concerns.

This was because the Eldest Prince of the Empire probably wanted him very much, and even the elves did the same. After all, Tina had caused a huge commotion in the north. Moreover, the Eldest Prince had his reservations and could not do anything. In this way, Kang De, the “Prince Consort of Goethe”, had become a breakthrough that might work.

If he saw this mayor, not only would he not let him go, but he would also have other thoughts. For example, it was not impossible to capture him and offer him to the Eldest Prince in exchange for the future of the Empire…

Kang De was very suspicious of the people from the other world.

It was not only the people of the Empire but even the Goethe people. This was because the knight had told him before he died not to hate the Empire too much because of the Goode family’s performance, and not to trust Goethe too much because of them.

After all, they were all humans.

Hong San scratched his ears and cheeks anxiously. Kang De thought for a moment and said, “How about this? Do you think the mayor wants you to go to a meeting later? I’ll go with you, but I won’t reveal my identity. I want to see the mayor’s performance.”

He asked, “Is there a problem? Can you bring me along?”

Hong San nodded and said, “It should be possible. The mayor has taken a fancy to my strength. After all, I’ve gained quite a reputation along the way. Sigh, we know our own business, and we’re not that good at fighting. We only happened to bump into them by chance. Coupled with the fact that there are many people, rumors spread. In the end, the bandits avoided us. After all, they only robbed us for food and were unwilling to fight to the death with us…”

At this point, he shook his head repeatedly.

Clearly, he did not think highly of his old brothers’ intention to take the opportunity to take a gamble.

“They… Sigh, most of them have never seen a true war. Fortunately, they’re defending the city. If it was a field battle, the elves’ archery skills would be incompatible. If the two sides pulled out their formation, with our small number, we only need a cavalry to shoot a few rounds at once and shatter from the side…”

Kang De’s expression changed and he smiled, “You know a lot.”

Hong San was not proud at all and had a complicated expression. He sighed and said, “I have to thank Master now for teaching me. I didn’t expect that I would actually need this knowledge in my life.”

He skipped this topic and did not seem to want to talk about his past. He asked, “However, you still have to have a name. If you want to hide your name, what identity do you want to use to follow me to the mayor?”

Kang De thought for a moment and revealed a confident smile, “It’s only a temporary identity. I’m not interested in a motley crew like yours, and I can’t be bothered to greet your old brothers. In that case, let’s create a more detached identity… Military Advisor, how about it?”

“Military… Military Advisor…”

Hong San revealed a subtle expression.

Kang De asked, “Why? Is there a problem?”

—I’ve never heard of a fierce man who personally went into battle with an axe and cut down an entire viscount’s territory and burned their castle, along with hundreds of people, to charcoal and even piled up the capital as a military advisor.

However, Master Kang’s tyranny was here and had long been rooted in Hong San’s mind. Even if he called himself the emperor of the Cathay Empire, Hong San could only nod in agreement.

Hong San continued, “The City Lord can deal with it. In any case, the Goethe people look at us Cathayans like we look at them. They all have the same face and can’t tell the difference. However, the brothers in the sect have to explain a little. After all, you suddenly appeared and became a military advisor…”

He frowned and pondered. After thinking for a moment, his eyes lit up and he clapped his hands, “I have an idea! Let’s say that you’re from my sect and were separated in the past. Recently, you heard the rumors and came to find me and decided to help me. Yes, this way, I can explain and brush it off. You look a little younger than me. You’re me…”

Hong San originally wanted to say “Junior Brother”, but when he saw Kang De’s smiling appearance, his heart turned cold and he temporarily changed his words, “You’re my… Little Uncle-Master.”

Kang De said, “It doesn’t sound good. Make it Granduncle-Master.”

When the usually submissive Hong San heard this, he was actually unwilling to say anything. He whispered, “Master, this is not good. If my master finds out that I arranged an uncle-master for him, he’ll definitely beat me to death. This, it’s fine as long as he can be my master’s junior brother…”

Kang De only said it casually. Seeing him like this, he did not insist, “Forget it, forget it. It’s an urgent matter. I’ll let you take advantage of me.”

“…”

Yes, yes, yes. Whatever you say.

After confirming his identity and making a plan, logically speaking, he had to think of an alias for himself. Kang De had a difficult time naming himself. When he heard Hong San say this, he replied, “You can only say that it’s your uncle-master and ask them to call me Military Advisor. There’s no need to care about my name. If anyone really asks, just say that my name is Long Aotian.”

This was too…

Even Hong San could feel a huge awkwardness and… subtlety from this name.

He said, “Master, it’s not that I want to say anything, but this name… is too flashy and not suitable. It’s not low-key. Why don’t you have the same surname as my master? His surname is Dong…”

Kang De was first dissatisfied. It was not his turn to force his surname. However, on second thought, Dong Xiansen’s name was not bad. In any case, it was an alias. He thought for a moment and said, “Alright, whatever.”

The two of them had decided. Hong San began to clean up the broken table. This thing was no longer necessary.

Kang De played with the crimson scroll at the side. As long as he did not touch it directly, this thing would not glow. In other words, he could put it in his pocket or bag.

Regarding the secret of the scroll, he definitely had to study it, but not now.

There were more important things to do now.

Of course, it was not about the mayor and the city’s defense.

Since the four doors had already been closed and the security was tight, if the mayor was unwilling to let him go, he could only let his son come to him… Just now, he thought of a way to contact the Autobot.

Perhaps it was useful, but he would only know when he tried.

He had once used this method for nearly a year and planned to contact the “outside world”.

Later on, it proved that this was useless because the white fog world was not Earth at all.

This method was radio.

He had to return to the white fog world to retrieve it. Moreover, after obtaining it, he had to inform the Autobot of the location. In that case, he needed at least a relatively precise map. Then, he had to observe the sun and stars and determine the direction through the help of the location of the celestial phenomenon… It was very troublesome, but he could do it.

After all, it was difficult to support one person alone. If there was the support of the Autobot, there would be many more choices.

At this moment, Old Du’s voice sounded from downstairs, “Mountain Chieftain, the leaders are here!”

Hong San looked at Kang De, who looked back at him.

“Master, let’s go?”

Kang De said, “Let’s change the way you address me. I’m not used to hearing you call me master all day.”

Hong San nodded and said, “Yes, Uncle-Master.”

“…” Kang De said with a subtle expression, “You can call me Military Advisor.”

At the very least, he had the dream of a military advisor assisting a noble.

“What are you talking about? The so-called military advisor is only a cover. It’s fine if others call him, but how can I be so shameless to dare to let you be the military advisor?”

Hong San said, “I’ll call you Uncle-Master. It’s more reasonable for us to call each other from the same sect.”

“…Up to you.”

The two of them went downstairs. Kang De was in front and Hong San was behind. There were already a few Cathayans standing downstairs. They were tall and short, fat and thin. When they saw Kang De, they revealed surprised expressions.

“Brothers, this is the elder of my sect, Little Uncle-Master. His surname is Dong. He’s traveling in Goethe. When he heard my name, he came to find me. When he heard what we’ve done recently, he praised us and decided to help us. I thought for a moment and asked him to be the military advisor and help me guide my strategy.”

Hong San went straight to the point and decided on this matter. Without giving the other party a chance to ask, he turned around and looked at Kang De. He introduced them enthusiastically, “Uncle-Master, these are my sworn brothers. This is Chief Song, this is Chief Chen, and this is Chief Huang…”