Facing Jinhsi's domineering declaration, Scar wasn't foolish enough to go head-to-head with her.
Honestly, he was still confident in his current abilities… but if he really went to Jinzhou, he wouldn't necessarily be facing Jinhsi alone.
After all, when the time came, if the other party said something like, "There is no need to talk about morals when dealing with the Fractsidus," he would probably have nowhere to go to cry.
Of course, the most important factor was still the Rover… Before he completely mastered the Eight Inner Gates, he still didn't plan to appear in front of them.
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[ At the same time, the screen in the video returned to the side where Scar was captured.
Jinhsi: "Scar, you have committed dozens of felonies within the borders of Huanglong. I now arrest you in my capacity as the Magistrate of Jinzhou. Do you have anything to say?"
Scar: "Heh, what do I want to say? I would really love to tell you another story… but I believe that is not the answer you want."
Scar: "Respected Magistrate, let's skip the boring pleasantries. If you have any questions, ask them directly."
Whether because he was captured or for some other reason… Scar was exceptionally cooperative at this moment.
Jinhsi: "In that case, for the next period of time, you can only answer our questions."
Saying this, the Rover stepped forward… staring straight at Scar with a serious expression.
Scar: "…So, what do you want to know?"
Rover: "Why did you imprison Jinzhou's Sentinel, Jue?"
Scar: "Jue is a Sentinel capable of predicting and correcting the future. Its existence is a stumbling block to realizing our noble vision."
Scar: "And what we want to do is merely tear apart that predetermined, false future… and place the future in our own hands."
Rover: "Then, why are you so obsessed with awakening the Threnodian?"
Scar: "Hehehe. The Threnodian… is the key to opening a new world."
Scar: "Their gathering will bring the 'True Lament' to this world, bringing us into a… brand-new world."
Rover: "And what is the purpose of the Lament?"
Scar: "Hmm… Disaster? Curse? Divine punishment? These are the most superficial understandings people have of the Lament…"
Scar: "The Lament brings death, brings destruction, and brings thousands of echoes."
Scar: "They constantly reflect, interweave, and overlap within the Lament. New life, new civilization… can only be born within the Lament."
Rover: "One last question. What is your purpose in tracking me?"
Scar: "As for that… our purpose in looking for you is very simple. From beginning to end, there has only been one… and that is our hope that you can join us."
Rover: "??? Join you? What does that have to do with me?"
Scar: "Hehehehe. Clearly already at the center of the storm, yet completely oblivious to your own value… Should I call you naive, or dense?"
Scar: "But whatever the case, our interest in you will not be erased by these trivial details."
After listening to Scar's words, the Rover fell into deep thought… clearly pondering the information obtained just now.
And at this moment, Jinhsi stepped forward.
Jinhsi: "Imprisoning Jue, awakening the Threnodian, accelerating the Lament… these goals alone are enough to make you enemies of Jinzhou, and indeed of all humanity."
Jinhsi: "I also advise you to put away your thoughts of recruiting the Rover. The Rover is a guest of Jinzhou, and I will not let you harm him."
It had to be said that when facing matters of great principles… Jinhsi's diplomatic skills had indeed inherited quite a lot of true teaching from a certain someone.
At the very least, these two sentences could already be considered as unconsciously binding the Rover tightly to Jinzhou, while also warning Scar and the Fractsidus forces behind him.
Scar: "Aha~ Hahaha. What a high-sounding speech. The resurrection of the Threnodian is just around the corner, and Jinzhou is already beset with troubles both internally and externally, unable to protect itself… How much longer can you hold on?"
Jinhsi: "Since we were able to shatter your plans this time, we can do it countless times as well."
Jinhsi: "I also have one last question. Restraining Jue, tracking the Rover, and setting an ambush in Qichi Village… you can't do so many things all by yourself."
Jinhsi: "Unless…"
Scar: "Unless I am not the only Fractsidus Overseer currently within Jinzhou's borders, correct? Hahahahaha…"
Scar: "I have shown my utmost sincerity regarding your questions. Whether you know it or not makes no difference to me."
Scar: "You may try your best to stop us… but the rolling wheels of history will never change course because of it."
Scar: "Now, I would like to ask you a question in return…"
Scar: "You always believe that Jue's disappearance was caused by our actions. Magistrate, are you not curious… about the real reason behind it?"
Jinhsi: "Regarding Jue… how much do you know?"
Scar: "Want to know? Come, Magistrate, I will only tell this secret to you alone…"
After Scar finished speaking, Sanhua, who was standing behind, immediately stepped forward to scold him, bluntly stating that Scar was being too presumptuous as a prisoner.
However, Jinhsi's interest was piqued by Scar's words. She gave Sanhua a look… and walked over to Scar's side.
Scar whispered something in Jinhsi's ear, and Jinhsi's pupils shrank in shock… showing an expression of utter disbelief.
Jinhsi: "Impossible…"
Scar: "Hehe… Surprised? Shocked? What is even more unexpected is yet to come…"
Scar: "What would you think if I said this was a prophecy already made by Jue?"
Jinhsi's mind was now in complete disarray. She had no desire to listen to any more of Scar's words… She turned around and walked outside.
Scar: "A Sentinel who can foresee the future has abandoned you at this moment. Is that not enough to explain everything?"
Scar: "Hahaha… Everything we do is merely adding a bit of kindling to a fire that is already about to blaze furiously."
Scar: "Let's make a bet, Rover. I know you've been looking for clues about your identity and past. As for what I can tell you, it is—"
As he spoke to this point, Scar formed a hand seal, and a card floated from behind him to the Rover's feet.
Beside them, Sanhua immediately went on alert and called out to warn the Rover to be careful.
Scar: "You are the black sheep who can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with us, possessing the power to step into this new world with us, and even change it…"
Scar: "When the day comes that you discover the truth about yourself, you will join us without hesitation."
Scar: "Fractsidus will always have a place reserved for you."
Scar: "And I sincerely look forward to the arrival of that day…"
Then, amidst Scar's wild laughter, Sanhua stepped forward and forcibly dragged him away. ]
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〜Exposure Chat Group〜
Cantarella: "Hehe. So in truth, from beginning to end, the attitudes of Jinzhou and the Fractsidus toward the Rover… have already decided which side the Rover will stand on, haven't they?⦍SmilingJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Christopher: "Scar, your professional competence is lacking… Compared to the Jinzhou Magistrate, you are indeed quite far behind."
Scar: "Bastard! Did I lose to that sixteen-year-old girl? It's clearly because there is an old hag of unknown age standing behind her! ⦍AngryJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Changli: "…An… old… hag… of… unknown… age… is that so.⦍smilingJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
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( Translator-kub: Oh no... Scar, you shouldn't have said that; you've just earned yourself a death sentence. )