Chapter 27 War
Walking out of the bank, Snow dipped his fingers in his saliva and happily counted the large stack of banknotes in his hand.
Yes, it's another 1,000 pounds. The funds that that guy Comuyi has in his hands are really sufficient. If he cuts off his useless and messy research projects, it will be enough to make Snow's mouth water.
At this moment, behind Snow is the Indy branch of the largest bank in the foggy city. It should be said that it is truly a black cult, with a big family and a big business.
In less than half an hour after the phone call, he was able to receive such a large sum of money directly from Indy, which spanned a continent. Although sometimes the upper-level figures in the group were not of good character, after all,
It can be considered a thick thigh.
"I guess Komuyi is rolling on the ground in anger right now. It's a pity that I didn't get to see that scene. Otherwise, the happiness it would bring to me would be more than the 1,000 pounds."
With a satisfied look on his face, Snow refilled the dozen pounds into his empty wallet, and then boarded the ship to Cairo.
I hope this journey goes smoothly, and it would be strange for him to return to the Fog City.
But this time it's not because of a demon targeting him, but because of the war that's breaking out near the Suez Canal.
That's right, it's a war between humans. There are two small principalities on both sides of the canal, independent principalities that did not exist in previous history.
But now the two parties are fighting for the ownership of the canal, and a full-scale war has broken out, so the cruise ship Snow was on was directly detained on the Red Sea.
"What? You want to commandeer our ship. Do you know who this ship belongs to?"
The captain looked at the soldiers in front of them in disbelief, but these Qiu Ba didn't care how big their backstage was. After firing a shot at the captain's feet, the captain obediently handed over his cruise ship to the other party.
Now it is obvious that the two principalities are really at war with each other. They are so angry that even if the queen is standing in front of them, she will be killed with one shot.
So Snow followed the passengers and was kicked off the ship with a confused look on his face.
Is this era so chaotic?
Snow had previously discovered that the world map was very different from his impression, and that wars always broke out in various places. At first, he didn't take it seriously.
But this time the haze of war actually came to him.
"Damn! I still have three [INNOCENCE] on me! Is it difficult for me to swim back without the boat?"
Snow's face was full of rage. If these things were left on him for one more day, they would be more dangerous. He did not have the strength of the marshal of the cult.
Now he is still a continent away from the foggy city, and he is detained in this unfamiliar place. If the situation is more intense, he may have to be forcibly captured and sent to be used as cannon fodder.
"I am the exorcist of the Black Order and I have a special mission. Can you please let me go first?"
Snow tried to hand over his ID to see if he could be accommodating.
But as expected, his ID was immediately thrown aside.
"The black sect and the white sect are at war now. Even if God comes, he won't be able to get through..."
The soldier pushed Snow away impatiently, then got on the boat and left cursingly with his gun on his back...
You are so rude!
Even though that's what he said, Snow can't use [Demon-Slaying Holy Flame] to blow off the opponent's head!
Not to mention that the opponent is a human being, even if the exorcist has this magical power of [INNOCENCE], it is probably not enough for Snow to fight an entire army alone.
Not far ahead there should be a battlefield between the two principalities, and Snow could even hear the roar of machine guns and artillery.
It seemed that there was no way to pass here today anyway. Snow had no choice but to walk into a town ahead.
Although many people have moved here probably because of the war, there are still one or two hotels available as places to stay.
The side Snow is currently on is called the Principality of Rhine, and the one that is fighting with it is called the Principality of Beto. The upper levels of the two principalities have been grudges for a long time, and this time the war finally broke out.
"Um...is anyone here?"
Snow opened the door of a hotel. There were not many residents visible on the streets in this town. It is estimated that most of the people had moved away to avoid the war.
"Yes... do you want to stay in a hotel? Fifteen liers a day, no bargaining."
Perhaps because of the war, the boss didn't seem to be in a good mood. Even when guests came, he seemed to be indifferent.
Snow understood the other party's mood.
He took out ten pounds from his pocket and slapped it on the table. However, he did not know what the current exchange rate between the two currencies was, but as the strongest currency in circulation in Europe, the money must have allowed him to live for a while.
There should be no problem.
Seeing that Snow actually brought out British pounds, the boss's eyes lit up. There was a war going on outside, and the value of currency was very unstable. The British pound the other party had was considered hard currency.
"Come on, come on... Sir, please come inside."
This change of face was simply a typical example, and even Snow couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of his heart at the other party's shamelessness.
Since he's a money-hungry person, it's easy to handle.
Snow simply took out another pound with a face value of ten yuan, patted it on the other party's table, and slowly pushed it over.
"This is a special tip for you. Get me some delicious food, and tell me as much as you know about the information and current affairs about this place."
Snow felt that he should really hurry up and leave this place of right and wrong. Just before, his right eyelid twitched three times, which gave him a very bad feeling.
His intuition told him that this was definitely not a good place.
The boss wrinkled his greasy old face, laughed strangely twice, then held down another banknote with his index finger and slowly pulled it over.
"This wronged person, oh no! Dear guest, you have really found the right person. My information is second to none in this town.
Actually, this war! I heard it was caused by an assassination."
According to the boss's description, the relationship between the Principality of Rhine and the Principality of Beto was originally not good because of this canal that connects the north and south.
The upper-class forces on both sides wanted to monopolize it, and there were already a lot of minor frictions between the borders, until one day suddenly, His Royal Highness the Prince of the Principality of Beto was assassinated by the Principality of the Rhine.
So the Grand Duke of the Principality of Beto became furious and personally stood up and declared war on the Principality of Rhine a few days ago. He mobilized the army as soon as possible and launched a full-scale war to catch Rhine by surprise.
The Principality of the Rhine also issued a statement immediately, saying that the other party was just framing them and looking for excuses for aggression.
But no matter what, it can be said that the Rhine side is retreating steadily, otherwise the residents of this small town would not have fled so many.
"This time the Grand Duke of the Rhine worked hard to win the hearts of the people. Although the casualties on the front line were heavy, the Grand Duke still insisted on returning the remains of the front line soldiers to their families at his own expense.
And the pension is sufficient."
The boss sighed and said.
"A few days ago, the Grand Duke also gave a speech, saying that they will definitely win this war, and Princess Tolia Rhine of the Principality even went to the front line to condolences to the wounded in person!
But not many people care about it anymore. They no longer want to fight, even if they lose. After all, life can go on as normal under another ruler, right?"
The boss said helplessly, the world is like this. Those upper-class nobles and capital can collude, how can they care about the lives of ordinary people?
Even if the canal is really obtained, ordinary people will not get a penny of benefit from it, but now they have to pay their lives for something that does not belong to them.
"Then is there any way or other way for me to bypass this war-torn land?"
Snow is not interested in the affairs and gossip of these countries. He just wants to return to the Black Order as soon as possible.
"There is such a road, but it must first pass through a special town in the Rhine, then cross a section of desert, and then go north to a small port city. There should be ships there, and they are not locked.
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However, the problem lies in that town, which has now been requisitioned by the Rhine as a logistics medical base."
The boss thought for a moment and then answered.
Slow pace...
But for the episode stories in the anime, should I insert two of them?
Chapter completed!