"What?"
Zhang Xiaoqiang's astonished expression froze at this moment, and he couldn't even retract his jaw. Others might not know, but Zhang Xiaoqiang knew very well that Xeller was Regal's loyal henchman. Without Xeller, Regal was nothing, and even Zhang Xiaoqiang was jealous of Regal. With such a good administrator, Xeller was the reason why Australia was able to maintain stability in the current chaotic situation.
"The reason I came from Australia is to take back Australia's power. At least, that was Kluge's order. In order to achieve my goal, I have to gain Kluge's trust. I could hide it in the past, but I can't hide it now …"
Following Regal's narration, Zhang Xiaoqiang understood the cause and effect. Kluge was well aware of the consequences of the Seafolk's rebellion. Compared to the faraway Europe, Australia would definitely be attacked by the Seafolk first. This way, the New Era would have a chance to take back Australia, so he sent Regal and the two priests over to prepare.
The reason why he sent the three of them was because Kluge suspected that there might be something wrong with them, and Regal had guessed Kluge's intentions from the start. The first thing he did after returning to Australia was to scheme against the two priests and lock them up here. He wanted to push the blame to the priests and return Australia to the New Era at the right time to gain Kluge's trust. However, he didn't expect Kluge to think that the real culprit of the Australian rebellion was Xeller. In some administrative methods, Xeller's shadow was noticed by some people, and it raised Kluge's vigilance. If Regal wanted to complete his mission, he had to kill Xeller to gain Kluge's trust.
Regal had completely fallen into the madness of revenge. For revenge, he didn't care about his own life and death. If suicide could get rid of Kluge, he wouldn't hesitate to stab his own neck. However, Xeller was different. Xeller was his best friend and most important brother. The two of them rebelled against the New Era for the same goal and wanted to kill Xeller. Regal's heart was extremely uncomfortable, and at the same time, his conscience was blaming him.
"It's not for power, but for revenge. Someone who would make him betray Kozelle to kill must be someone in the upper echelons of the New Era. The only true upper echelons of the New Era are the Divine Throne Warriors and the mysterious chairman. Could it be … that he wants to kill his own father?"
Zhang Xiaoqiang was horrified. Whether it was in the West or the East, patricide was a crime that was despised by people. Even if Kluge was his enemy, he didn't want him to be killed by his son. After all, he had a good impression of Legere. He was a smart person who knew when to advance and when to retreat. He wasn't too ambitious and treated his allies generously.
"Do you know what the consequences will be?" Zhang Xiaoqiang asked in a deep voice. There was an inexplicable chill in his voice.
"Isn't it just death?
Anyway, I should have died a long time ago, when my mother was eaten by those guys … "Legel sneered, grabbed the bottle of red wine on the table, and took a big gulp. He opened his collar and said loudly.
"Do you know what the consequences of killing Kozelle will be?"
The chill in his voice became even more serious, and the spreading killing intent pushed the cigar box and wine glass towards Legel. Neither of them noticed the changes on the table. Legel's eyes were fixed on the ceiling, and Zhang Xiaoqiang's eyes were fixed on Legel's empty eyes.
"I know. Australia's government will collapse, the army will split, and the gathering point will be divided. Millions of people will fall into internal strife, and with the Seafolk outside, more than 90% of the millions of survivors will die in less than three years, and the remaining 10% will die in five to ten years …"
A string of numbers jumped out of Legel's mouth, and Zhang Xiaoqiang could no longer suppress the fire in his heart. He slammed his fist on the metal table, shattering the wine glass and cigar box. A huge boom echoed in the enclosed room, and the wind from the punch blew Legel's hair up and down. Legel gulped down another big gulp of red wine and shook his head. "Isn't that perfect? You can occupy Australia, and all the research centers, laboratories, factories, and technicians will belong to you … As long as you can help me kill him …"
The "him" that Legel mentioned wasn't Kozelle, but Kluge. Killing Kluge wasn't easy, and he was willing to pay any price to kill Kluge. But killing Kluge was easier said than done. If it wasn't for the fact that he had no other choice, he wouldn't have thought of sacrificing Kozelle.
"Do you have the heart to kill Kozelle for helping you so much?"
At this point, Zhang Xiaoqiang couldn't hold back his aura any longer. It was released like a gust of wind, and everything on the table was sent flying. The wine flew in an arc in the air and smashed into Meng Xingchen's crystal coffin, dripping down like blood.
"He's just a step ahead of me. I know I've let him down, but I have no other choice. The information you gave me has been verified, and it's indeed feasible. It's exactly what Kluge needs. Kluge's research on mutants has reached a bottleneck, and he needs a new idea to break through the final obstacle. That's why he has to come to Australia, and in order for him to come, Assad and Kozelle must die …"
In Legel's words, Kozelle and Assad were like two insignificant bargaining chips that were easily discarded. His empty and dry words made Zhang Xiaoqiang's accumulated anger slowly dissipate. He just couldn't stand Legel's betrayal, but the benefits contained in it were astonishing. He knew better than anyone what the benefits of getting rid of Kluge were. Large supernova bombs, Harrier airships, and all kinds of new technology that Australia didn't have. Although it wasn't easy, there was a glimmer of hope.
"I don't want you to kill them, at least not now. You don't care about the lives of millions of people, but I do …" Zhang Xiaoqiang rejected Legel without any discussion. Normally, he wouldn't care about Legel's bullsh * t, but now that the merfolk were invading, he wouldn't allow anyone to interfere.
"Why?
As long as I kill Kluge, I won't cause you any trouble. I don't want to cause any misunderstandings … "Legel's startled expression, surprised eyes, and that inexplicable anger made the atmosphere between the two of them slightly tense.
"You can sacrifice the entire world for your goals, but I have to save the entire world for my goals. We both live for our goals, so we are the same kind of people. Because of this, we are on opposing sides …" Zhang Xiaoqiang spoke his mind without hesitation. Legel was willing to sink into the abyss for revenge, but Zhang Xiaoqiang wanted to create a better world for his descendants and family, so he had to stop Legel. The difference between the two of them couldn't be bridged, and it was decided the moment he walked in.
"Ha, I don't think I've done anything wrong. Sometimes, sacrifice is unavoidable. Don't you China people have a saying of sacrificing one's life for righteousness?
Those in power will do anything to achieve their goals. Besides, our goals aren't conflicting. I just want Kluge to die, and whether Kzeller is alive or dead, it won't affect us too much. As long as you agree, I will let the Chinese participate in the management of Australia … "
Legel wanted to persuade Zhang Xiaoqiang, but his hand touched a special switch. Just as he was about to move, Zhang Xiaoqiang suddenly stood up from his chair and looked down at Legel with disdain. "What?
You want to make a move? "
Legel's finger inadvertently moved away from the switch, and he took a big gulp from the bottle of wine. He also stood up, and said with red eyes, "People of different paths cannot make plans together. This Chinese saying is very suitable now. You walk your open road, and I'll walk my narrow wooden bridge …"
"You're mistaken. Even if you deliver Kzeller's head, you won't be able to gain Kluge's trust, because what Kluge needs more is my head …" Legel's expression changed drastically when he heard Zhang Xiaoqiang's words. In the next moment, Zhang Xiaoqiang's body jumped onto the table, and countless sharp spikes shot out from the ground, surrounding where he was standing like a dense forest. Zhang Xiaoqiang, who was in mid-air, only had eyes for the resentful and malevolent Legel. He could sense Legel's aura, and he could sense the slightest change in Zhang Xiaoqiang's thoughts. With the overall situation under control, Zhang Xiaoqiang was like a fish in water, and he pounced on Legel like an eagle pouncing on its prey.
Legel clenched his teeth and glared at Zhang Xiaoqiang. A dazzling golden light spread out from his pupils, and thousands of rays of light spun in the room at the speed of light. The spreading light instantly shattered the metal table in front of him. At the same time, a dark red flame spread out from Zhang Xiaoqiang's body. The Flame Barrier's range of defense allowed Zhang Xiaoqiang to easily block Legel's killing move. In the next moment, Legel was sent flying.
Zhang Xiaoqiang, who had sent Legel flying with a bent leg, stomped on the ground, jumped up again, and slammed his leg into Legel's chest like a sharp knife. Legel spat out a mouthful of blood into the air, but his body sped up several times as he smashed into the floor. The huge impact caused Legel's blood to scatter and spray onto the smooth and clean floor, but his body slid to the corner of the wall and slammed heavily into a wall.
Zhang Xiaoqiang's combat experience was a thousand times richer than Legel's. After landing on the ground, he didn't stop and rushed to Legel's side like a shadow. He raised his foot and was about to stomp on Legel's bloody head. Once he made a move, he would kill. As for how to leave this place, he didn't even think about it. It didn't matter even if he fell out with Australia.