"Alright, Manstein. You wouldn't say all this for no reason. What exactly happened to make you so panicked?
You should know that even if a few legions were destroyed, it wouldn't be a big deal. The Grand Knights aren't people that those Golden Oaks can casually move … "
Gus didn't think that Manstein had nothing better to do than to tell him all this. As an Apostle, his status in the New Era belonged to the upper middle class. However, the restrictions he faced were not small. The higher-ups were more guarded against them than against the army. This was also one of the reasons why they and the army were not on the same page. Hence, the army was much more well-informed than them.
At this moment, Manstein had some concerns. He was concerned about Manches, who was sitting beside him. He was not at ease with this young man. As the logistics officer who assisted Gus in distributing the antidote, he would be strictly monitored. What if?
Gus saw Manstein's concerns and chuckled softly.
"Don't worry about Manches. Their system is monitored by us. Although his antidote is not in our hands, we can decide whether he will get it or not. Of course, even if the control is not in my hands, it will still be in the hands of others. However, all the control lies with the people around me. After all, humans are social animals."
Gus's obscure words revealed information that Manstein understood tacitly. What Gus meant was that no matter what methods Manches used, he would not be able to escape their control. His life was under the control of others, and Manches would not betray them.
"Alright, it's like this. I received news from South America. I heard that the Council of Patriarchs has been alerted, and they seem to be investigating something. I'm not very clear about the specifics, but … the fact that the Council of Patriarchs has been mobilized is enough to show the importance of this matter …"
Manstein did not explain the specifics of the matter and only spoke in a gossipy manner. This seemingly boring gossip made Gus sit up straight. He put away his charm and pretentiousness and stared into Manstein's eyes, waiting for him to continue.
"There are some things that the people below don't know, but we do know. There are some things that we don't know, but the people above know. Although our positions are not low, we are ultimately not the decision-makers. Other than a few of the Divine Thrones, I don't think the others know much more than us.
When the Maldives completely fell, many people thought that the island sank. Is that really the case?
No, that place has become a paradise for marine life. The ocean is no longer the ocean that we are familiar with. New enemies are being nurtured, and there are many powerful enemies appearing. It doesn't have to be humans; anything is possible. Just like Africa, we have evacuated four million people from Africa, but there are still twenty million people wandering around, separated by mutants and mutants. If not for that, Africa would be our most important development base.
And Madagascar. Most of the people evacuated from Africa went to Madagascar, but did you know that the ten kilometers of Madagascar?
If we can't think of a solution, Madagascar will follow in the footsteps of the Maldives and the other islands. Eventually, most of the population will be evacuated.
Therefore, many people no longer believe in the theory of the new era. Moreover, the Holy Spirit who controls the new era is too young to be trusted by all the Divine Thrones. If it weren't for Danates, the God of Darkness, suppressing the other Divine Thrones, there might have been people who couldn't help but want to stage a coup. This time, the incident in South America is also related to the Holy Spirit. Many times, we can't control our own fate. We might have to kill each other just because of a word from our superiors. We have to think for ourselves. Only when we control our own lives can we feel at ease. "
Manstein's words made Gus feel like he was on a roller coaster. He had heard a lot of things, but these things had always been sealed off by the Saint Church. The Saint Church provided all kinds of enjoyment for evolvers, allowing them to immerse themselves in material things and desires, leading a befuddled life. The Saint Church only wanted to train them into a group of cold-blooded animals lost in their desires. They wouldn't give them spiritual guidance, and at the same time, they wouldn't allow them to have any thoughts that transcended their desires.
Towards this, not even the second apostle Gus could resist. He was extremely powerful, able to kill two lower apostles in the shortest amount of time, and he could also easily kill twenty Tulip Family members. However, there were who knew how many individuals more powerful than him in the new era, and he would never know just how many of them could kill him in the blink of an eye. This was also the main reason why he obediently listened to the Holy Church's orders.
Therefore, the things that Manstein said were forbidden to be discussed at the Saint Altar. Hearing these taboo topics, Gus's breathing became heavy. His whole body was like a tightened steel wire. His eyes shone with a seductive light, and his whole person seemed to be excited.
"You mean, someone wants to stage a coup and subvert the power of the Holy Spirit?"
Gus's voice trembled slightly, but there was no fear on his face. On the contrary, he was eager to try. He had been suppressed for too long. The honor of his family wouldn't allow him to live like a dog under someone else. He needed to change and control the fate of himself and his family. He wanted to become a true leader and not be driven around by others. His ambition made him look for any opportunity, and this opportunity seemed to be right in front of him.
"It could be a conspiracy, or it could be a misunderstanding. No matter what, someone will die because of this. Perhaps the action of the Council of Elders is part of the conspiracy, or perhaps it's just a smokescreen created by the leaders who want to get rid of some people. No one knows what will happen.
However, once it happens, the first to suffer will be all the main battle officers and the middle-ranking people who have some power. After all, the fastest way to eliminate the negative influence of the lower ranks is to kill the leader and give the lambs a new leader. Therefore, we are in great danger. Even if we stay out of it, trouble may find its way to us. "
Manstein voiced out his worries. It was nothing more than the upper ranks playing tricks. He was worried that a fire at the city gate would bring disaster to the fish in the moat. At such a sensitive time, assuming the position of commander of the Asian Army put a lot of pressure on him. He wasn't worried that the troops below him would oppose him. What he was really worried about was the storm and purge that would follow. For a person like him, if he stood on the wrong side or not, it would bring disaster upon him. For the sake of his own life, he had no choice but to express goodwill to Gus and the Saint Church. He hoped that if the worst happened, he would have a chance to turn things around.
"Oh, it seems that this matter has little to do with me. You should know that our management system is different from yours. The Saint Church doesn't allow us to have our own thoughts. We are the backbone of the new era. When the time comes, I can just find a few hot chicks to flirt with …"
Gus no longer acted serious. His body naturally relaxed, and he leaned against the sofa to show off his elegance. From Manstein's words, he made this suggestion. Now, his value was higher than Manstein's, because Manstein should be the one begging him. In other words, he hoped to take the lead in this small group.
"You may think that the Saint Church is controlled by the Council of Elders. Whether this matter succeeds or fails, it's the Council of Elders' problem. You guys are just a knife. As long as someone needs you, you can stay out of it?
If it's that simple, you're right. However, when it comes to the Divine Thrones, do you think it will be so simple? "
Gus's pupils suddenly constricted. He asked doubtfully,
"Divine Thrones?
There are only a total of 12 Divine Thrones. Which one is it? "
"How would I know? We are just ants in the eyes of the Divine Thrones. Even if I brazenly seek refuge with them, they might not even look at me. You should know that the reason why the Divine Thrones are called Divine Thrones is that they think they are Gods …"
Manstein shrugged his shoulders and relayed the last bit of information. He knew that if the Divine Thrones appeared, Gus would not be so calm. No one knew the power of the Divine Thrones better than the Templar Church. The Divine Thrones were also grown up by ordinary people. The only difference was that they already had a certain level of power before the apocalypse. Each of them was a legendary innate ability user. After the apocalypse, their power had increased like nuclear fusion. So far, some of the Divine Thrones had methods that were beyond the imagination of humans.
"Alright, let's have a pleasant cooperation. Regardless of whether what you said will happen in the future, I will fulfill my obligation as an ally. However, I hope that you won't hold anything back from me. You have to know that I'm not alone …"
Gus raised the red wine on the table and toasted Manstein. Manstein returned the toast with coffee. The two reached an agreement verbally. Then, in order to show his sincerity, Manstein told Gus about his connections in the European headquarters to increase his influence.
Gus told Manstein about some of his hardcore supporters in the Saint Church. This proved that the alliance between the two was developing into an alliance between two small forces. In the end, it gave them more opportunities to gather benefits. The two appeared to be sincere on the surface, but in fact, they did not really reveal their trump cards. Sometimes, the more trump cards one had, the greater the chance of success …