I'm afraid it's because Nicholas II's purpose is not just to "enter the Blood Butterfly Valley".
Instead, he went to Blood Butterfly Valley "with enough test subjects".
This nameless village was destroyed just to obtain materials.
If he attacks a human gathering place in the outside world - unless it is underground, it is almost impossible to obtain so much "material". People will definitely discover him before he starts the experiment.
This nameless village itself is on the edge of civilization.
Even if the entire village is destroyed, no one will discover it within two or three days; and even if it is discovered, the person who discovered it may not report it.
Annan has inspected the entire village.
Nicholas did not take any belongings - they were all piled in the middle of the village, in a blank square. Therefore, they were not burned.
Anyone who enters the village can see this pile of property.
As long as they take any of them... they may not dare to report the news, otherwise they themselves will be regarded as "suspects". Therefore, after they take away these treasures, they may also artificially help Nicholas II
Cover up the traces and disguise the traces of the villagers leaving.
The people who would have come here were either traders or adventurers. Most likely they would not turn a blind eye to this wealth.
And the other way around.
Even if they do turn a blind eye to them - will the people who come to investigate turn a blind eye?
This village is not poor.
They monopolize the magical materials in the entire mountains, and there are many wild beasts to hunt. This is not a hunting area... They can even be called rich, and all the wealth gathered together is enough to be able to serve as a "guarantor"
"The little nobles are tempted, let alone the law enforcers.
on the other hand--
How can they prove that they did not take away part of the property?
How can they prove that they are not acquainted with the "robbers" who committed the crime?
Under the temptation of this treasure, even law enforcement officers may be swayed. They may want to silence the reporter here...
——After all, as "agents", what they lack is money.
As long as they have enough money, they can get rid of their status as agents, become their own guarantors, and become masters. What's more, this is a windfall that can change the fate of the entire family.
Moreover, this place is deep in the mountains and no one will see it.
No one cares about these villagers - they are probably dead and have been kidnapped. It would be better if they were dead.
This is exactly the "extreme wealth".
Not far away there is even a "Nata County native" who can be used to take the blame.
Annan must admit that although Nicholas II was just a missing person, his control over people's hearts... was indeed accurate enough.
It's within easy reach, and it's clearly lying on the ground... It's as if it's a "gift" that everyone who sees it can share, "for sealing and helping me to finish."
At that moment, the desire to get rich overnight and the desire to change your destiny will be heightened.
At the same time, the mentality of being troublesome will also occupy the high ground.
No one wants trouble that has nothing to do with them to affect them.
I'm even more afraid of other people's suspicion of me if they know about this.
Afraid of gossiping and getting into trouble.
Afraid that even though I have done nothing, I will be blamed for it——
If the "leak poet" who always claimed to be Annan's partner hadn't leaked the secret immediately, it would have been several months before they learned about it.
"……I know."
Annan looked forward and murmured to himself: "His idea is correct."
Even Annan can't ask for it. Others will see this wealth on the ground and be unmoved.
This is indeed an uneasy money, but it is neither stealing nor robbing.
Just need to "keep silent".
As long as you don't do anything, just take the money and leave... you can get money that you can't earn in ten lifetimes, and you can become a master overnight. You can also avoid yourself and your family from falling into trouble and
In the vortex of disaster.
Who can resist such temptation?
Annan is indeed possible.
He said he wouldn't take it if he didn't take it.
But Annan also knew that he could not ask others to do the same - that would be moral kidnapping. Not to mention, they had no idea what Nicholas was doing and what the consequences would be if his research was successful.
He who does not know is not guilty.
From this point of view, Nicholas II can be regarded as winning half the game.
He broke the seal of this ritual and arranged this "scene", which would normally be enough to delay it for several months.
At that time, perhaps Annan and the others were still investigating the traces manually erased by those behind them.
In the midst of several waves of huge lies that disturbed each other, precious time was wasted - until Nicholas finished his research.
But the faceless poet exposed this lie immediately.
He gave Annan an opportunity for "the mantis stalks the cicada".
If Annan guessed correctly, the Faceless Poet should have wanted to see him abandon those children who had lost their homes and all their families, and wait for Nicholas's research results.
I'm afraid He has already thought of words to mock his cold-bloodedness, or some yin-yang words like "As expected of you".
But Annan chose another path.
This is not to oppose the Faceless Poets.
If Annan guessed correctly...
The "partner", "accomplice" and "colleague" of the faceless poet was not himself from the beginning... but "Black Annan" in the first week.
"I really disappoint you."
Annan murmured lowly, took a deep breath and walked forward.
"Your Majesty, where are you going?!"
Jacob, who had been standing behind Annan, staring blankly at the treasures, suddenly raised his head in shock and looked at Annan, who was walking alone towards the Blood Butterfly Valley: "Aren't you going to wait for reinforcements?"
"They're already on their way."
Annan replied: "They are a little slower than us - because they teleported to Nata County first. But they are already on the way, and the fastest ones should enter here in three minutes."
"Then, Your Majesty, please wait here for a few more minutes..."
"——I want to save people first."
Annan said, glancing at the pile of treasures: "And these things should be regarded as the property of those children.
"If they die, then it can naturally be considered as the reward of us Avengers. But if they are not dead yet, these things still have owners.
"You can take some, or you can let them take some when they arrive. But in the end, you have to get the consent of these children before you can take it. When the number of them becomes slightly larger... you can follow them with you."
Annan looked at Jacob calmly: "You can find my footprints, right?"
After looking at Annan for a while, Jacob lowered his head in shame.
"...Yes, Your Majesty. I can..."
He realized it.
This was because Annan was aware of his greed, but didn't want to join in with him... so he chose a "turn a blind eye" method and left quietly.
I'm afraid those reinforcements are also greedy for these treasures.
Annan did not want to stop them, nor did he want them to "dare" touch these treasures because of Annan's face and authority... He understood people's greed and acknowledged this desire, but was unwilling to join it.
Be aware of this fact.
But Jacob realized that... the fire of greed in his heart seemed to have been mostly extinguished by guilt.
"——I will definitely catch up."
Jacob raised his head again and said firmly.
The corners of Annan's mouth raised slightly.
He knew that Jacob was a smart man. He already knew what he was going to do when he left at this time.
Just to save some face for him and the other players. Don’t point it out or expose it—just like parents who are well aware of their children’s self-destruction.
"Then I will take responsibility and save the children."
After Annan said that, he turned back.
He walked quickly towards the Blood Butterfly Valley and waved to Jacob behind him.
It's just that Jacob doesn't know...
Apart from this reason.
Annan also wanted to have some private discussions with Nicholas II before the players arrived.
Something that is unnecessary for players to know and only adds to their psychological burden.
As righteous warriors, players only need to defeat the Demon King.
As for who the Devil was and what he wanted to do, there is no need to understand, let alone discuss.
For example...
Annan wanted to know why Nicholas II suddenly did such a thing.
Obviously at first, Annan thought he was a harmless and easy-going person.
What exactly does he want to do?
As Annan approached the Blood Butterfly Valley, he felt his left shoulder gradually getting hot.
The "infinity" symbol on his shoulder and the depths of his pupils began to light up.
He even felt that his heart began to gradually become hot.
Annan wanted to question the other party from the bottom of his heart.
——What does he want to sanction and judge?
It's not for justice... maybe, it's just for yourself.