In the main station of the Equality Association, all the cadres of the Equality Association did not even bother to eat, and started an emergency meeting in the conference room.
"Last night, there were more than a dozen assassinations of nobles in Lezein, and the assassins all shouted "Long Live the Equality Society" during the assassinations. Now all parties believe that we have officially begun to fight back, and the government's search efforts have also significantly increased today.
." Intelligence Minister Charles said.
"When did we send someone to assassinate? Who gave the order?" Someone was angry at this undisciplined approach. "The person must be found out immediately. No matter what the original intention is, we will do it tonight."
Street fighting has begun, discipline must be strict!"
Boyne repeatedly looked at the assassination list compiled by Charles: "It may not be done by one of our own people."
"You mean... other organizations and forces are borrowing our identity?"
"Yes." Boyin pushed the list toward the center of the table for others to check. "I didn't dare to assassinate myself openly. Instead, I put the blame on us. Combined with the background of those on the assassination list... I
Think it was Francois' doing."
"Francois?!" The cadres participating in the meeting looked at each other.
Keating took the list on the table and looked through it. Although he had not been able to pay attention to the situation in Bressey for a few years, fortunately, the structure of the ruling class in Bressey has basically remained unchanged in recent years: "Comrade Boyne's conclusion is that
There is evidence that these people on the assassination list happen to be members of the Parliament, that is, Francois's main enemies in seizing power and restoring the monarchy."
Verak didn't know much about the intricate background relationships of these people, but after hearing Boyne and Keating's words, he immediately realized Francois's purpose of doing this: "Francois deliberately sent people disguised as us to assassinate
The members of the parliament just want the people in the parliament to completely lose the possibility of cooperating with us. Then there is the situation he wants to see the most - his two biggest opponents at present are fighting on their own."
"I don't think things are that simple." Morais had the opposite attitude. "We can think of this, but wouldn't the people in the parliament think of it? It is not our style to only assassinate people in the parliament. If we really touch them
Neither side can expect to be spared."
"I'm afraid that the people in the parliament think more complicated than us." Keating said, "Francois's move seems stupid. If you are a little more careful, you can see that he is setting us up, but who would think
Is Francois a fool for taking power into his own hands? I'm afraid that the Parliament will not doubt Francois at all, but will deepen its hostility towards us, thinking that we are framed by François and want to force them to do so.
Killing each other.”
"If this is really the case, Francois's move will prompt them to quickly abandon their previous differences, redistribute interests and achieve cooperation." Boyin put his hand on his forehead and thought about countermeasures.
Piaf suggested: "Whether our speaking out at this time can expose Francois's true face or not, we must come forward in time to clarify. If we miss this golden period of response, it will be equivalent to acquiescing to all this.
, it will be too late to change it by then.”
"I agree with Comrade Piaf's idea." Nord agreed.
"The matter of speaking out can be done after the meeting. Now we will discuss all aspects of the impact of this matter. Will it help the Parliament and Francois reunite? Will it affect us today?
Street fighting that started late? If so, how can we stop it and adjust the plan?" Boyne established the core issue of the meeting.
Morais groaned: "What Comrade Keating just said makes sense. People in the parliament may think that we did all this. But I think the people who have died so far are not enough for them to make a formal choice.
They should also conduct investigations and have intense internal discussions. And if Francois continues to do these things, increasing the casualties and causing those who really have the power to make decisions to have a sense of crisis, then they will most likely have to put aside their relationship with François.
Sova's grudge and renewed cooperation."
"Francois will definitely not stop here, and the parliament cannot find the traitors in their eyes when seeking asylum, so it is only a matter of time before they unite with Francois again. We must seize the time to think of
We must find a way to prevent this from happening." Charles and Morais had the same idea, thinking that if things continued like this, Francois and the Parliament would be reconciled.
Francois solved the big trouble of the Parliament, and the restoration of the monarchy was a certainty, and he could concentrate more on dealing with the Equality Society.
"Either we add to the chaos, stir up the troubled waters that Francois stirred up, and send people to assassinate Francois' people." Someone put forward a bold idea, "In this way, Francois
I’m sure I can’t figure out whether it was us or the parliament who took action, and the parliament should also have many opinions on the situation.”
"This is a good method. Francois's purpose is to make the parliament have no choice but to move closer to them. Let's simply muddy the water until no one can see the situation clearly. Anyway, if both of them are in chaos, we will be the most beneficial."
Morais supports this pushback.
"Then do you think it will affect tonight's street fighting?" Boyin did not rush to express his position and asked about the next plan that might be affected.
"It has an impact, and it is a good impact." Verac said on the basis of the assassination attack advocated by Morais and others, "We are ready to fight a protracted war, which is destined to make us successful on the first day.
The government was caught off guard and took advantage of it, but the more careful they are in the future, the harder it will be for us to fight. If we really follow what Comrade Morais said and we use assassination to fight back and muddy the water, then the assassination will
It will definitely make both of them panic, which will serve as a good cover for us."
Morais suddenly burst out laughing and slapped the table, which shocked many people: "Okay! Comrade Verak is right! These two things can completely complement each other! Muddy the water and let them scheming! We should
What are you doing!"
"Then seize the time to form another assassination team. It is best to cooperate with the operations department tonight to assassinate Francois's people." Boyin thought about it and felt that the plan was feasible, so he started to do it.
Arrange accordingly.
"Let me come here." Charles volunteered. "The Intelligence Department has been infiltrating and monitoring the government. Only I can select suitable assassin candidates in a short time and cooperate with our undercovers to successfully complete the assassination."
"Then I'll leave it to you. It doesn't matter even if part of the assassination fails. We must ensure the safety of our personnel." Boyin said.
"clear."
"The meeting will be here first. Have breakfast when it's time to eat, arrange work when it's time to arrange work, and let the meeting end."
…
In the cafeteria, because the frame-up crisis was over and the counterattack in the street fighting was about to begin at night, Morais was in a very happy mood: "Verak, I have arranged everything for you. I have booked a hotel in the South District, near the hotel.
We have also made strict arrangements. If someone from the government comes after Adel meets you, I will immediately lead people to rescue you."
"Then I'm relieved." Verak and Keating sat across from Morais and had breakfast. "Besides, since we have made full preparations here, there is no need to wait to meet him again in the afternoon. Wait.
I'll go over there after dinner, and notify Diaz to take him to meet him."
"Okay, settle this matter as soon as possible and concentrate on preparing for the street fight in the evening." Morais readily agreed.
"Do you want me to go with you?" Keating asked.
Verak thought twice and rejected Keating: "No matter what, this matter is dangerous to a certain extent. You should stay here. If something happens, I can easily escape alone. If Adel has no ill intentions,
, I’ll just bring him back to you to discuss it together.”
"Yeah." Keating did not drag Verak down.
After eating, Morais called Diaz, who was monitoring Adel in the East District, and informed them of the address where they would meet, then rushed there with Verak.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Verak and Morais arrived at the hotel where they met first.
"Okay, you go and stay in a safe place. I'll just wait for him in the room alone." When they arrived at the hotel door, Verak didn't let Morais follow him in. This was also to ensure that Morais would not go in if something happened.
As for getting into danger with him.
"I'm monitoring the situation in the building next door and will respond to you at any time if there is any situation." Morais stood still and did not move.
"It's up to you." Verak smiled easily and walked towards the hotel.
"Remember not to close the window."
Morais reminded him later.
Verak just waved his hand.
…
Twenty minutes later, Diaz, Chiwhite, Adel, William Jr. and two comrades arrived in front of the hotel.
Diaz was confident that he could handle Adel on his own, so for the safety of others, before entering the hotel, he specifically asked Chiwhite and his two comrades to take Little William to rest nearby and wait for Morais to respond.
He and Adel entered it alone and found Verak.
"Long time no see." The door of Verak's room was unlocked. He had seen several people standing by the window before, so he stood in the living room to greet Adel and Diaz.
"Long time no see." Adel, who was almost taller than the door frame, walked in first.
Diaz followed closely with a gun in hand, guarding against what Adel would do.
"Please sit down." Verak didn't want to stand and look up to such an oppressive person, so after saying hello, he motioned for him to sit down and chat.
"Okay." Adel came to the sofa and sat down.
Diaz closed the door and did not go inside. He stood at the door and stared at Adel with a gun.
"Not wearing those clothes, I still feel like you are the warden. Now we are talking in Demans Prison." The moment Verak looked at Adel, who was sitting opposite him, he felt like he was back in prison with Adel.
, when Lecter was dealing with it.
"You were wearing prison uniform before, but it didn't cover up your extraordinary aura. It's just that I thought I underestimated you, but in the end I found that my understanding of you was very shallow." Adel said.
Verak crossed his legs and realized that when he talked to Adel again, he no longer had the same breathlessness and feeling that his thoughts were easily seen through.
This is partly due to the fact that Adel's status is no longer what it used to be, but also because he has experienced many things and seen more big scenes since then.
"What do you want from me?" Verak said no more nonsense and got straight to the point.
"I want to know about your Equality Society." Adel looked calm.
“What does understanding equality do?”
"You let two thousand prisoners out and killed Lecter, the son of the Minister of Justice. As a result, I can no longer stay in Dymans Prison. Then I can only find a new way out." Adel.
He explained what he meant directly.
This is consistent with Verak and Keating's guesses yesterday.
Adel wants to join the Equality Society.
It's just that he said it too easily and took it for granted, as if equality would be a place where anyone can come and leave as they please.
"The Equality Association didn't just happen. Don't think of it as a casual organization." Verak did not agree so easily.
"Of course. I made this decision after careful consideration." Adel still looked cold, and it certainly didn't look like he came to contact Verak just because he was thinking of finding a place to go.
"Then what do you know about equality?" Verak asked.
After a long while, Adel said: "There are many people who are willing to die for the Equality Society, or for the goal you aspire to."
"No more?"
"No more."
"Adel, this is not like you." Verak shook his head, "You must think carefully about what you do, and you cannot make decisions based on such simple and vague reasons. You should also know that if you don't tell me, I will
It is impossible to allow you to join, and they will also suspect whether you have other motives."
Adel took out a low-quality cigar that was completely incomparable to the one he used when he was the warden, put it in his mouth and lit it: "I believe you must have a doubt."
"What?"
"What's the point of being a shabby warden of Damans Prison? Lecter clearly offered better conditions than being the warden. Why would I rather go against him than leave?" Adel said.
Verak almost forgot about this. At first, he, Keating, Lecter and others couldn't understand Adel's persistence and the meaning of his being so keen on being the warden: "You want to force Lecter away and take it all for yourself."
gold?"
"No." Adel took out a stack of letters from his coat pocket and handed it to Verak.
"Huh?" Verak took these old-looking envelopes and found that they were all signed by Chérif Adel and sent to various places in Bressy. "Is it because of this?"
"Um."
"You sent this, but why did it come back to you?" Verak asked a puzzling question before he opened it.
Adel looked at the envelope in Verak's hand: "Because I didn't send it at all."
Verak realized that there was something hidden in it, so he opened the envelope and read it without asking any more questions.