Facing an Ancient God for a Year

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That’s… quite a lot of information!

Facing this sudden change, Fu Qian still sat there without moving.

Ariel undoubtedly made a shocking statement.

First, his words were obviously addressed to Windbreaker Guy, and the clever guest he referred to was without a doubt himself.

The most crucial point was that after hearing this, Windbreaker Guy genuinely seemed to have let out a sigh of relief, even casually putting away his cane.

…

“Do we need to call anyone else?”

After sizing up Fu Qian with caution, Windbreaker Guy asked Ariel in a tone seeking confirmation.

“No need. I’ve said our guest is a smart person.”

Ariel waved his hand again, looking at Fu Qian with interest.

“Curiosity is quite a wonderful trait, but it not only brings surprises, it also brings danger.”

“This conversation was indeed not within my plans.”

“Unfortunately, one always has to adapt to the situation.”

“So if I’m not misunderstanding, you’re trying to tell me that you’re actually on their side, and that the Night Watchman knew about the hunt from the beginning?”

After pondering for two seconds, Fu Qian pointed at Windbreaker Guy.

“Now, you seem somewhat cuter than the former Camus.”

Ariel seemed very satisfied with Fu Qian’s quick comprehension.

“The demigod will lingering within your facial mask must be an interesting person.”

“That’s right, for this opportunity to catch several big fish at once, we’ve been preparing for quite a long time.”

As Ariel spoke, he picked up the manuscript from earlier and flipped through it.

“To make the prey less wary of the trap, the best way is to let them believe the trap was set for other prey.”

“Beastly Disease is a good idea, isn’t it? It gives us ample reason to deploy personnel.”

“And such a rare chance that comes only once a year is so valuable that it’s hard to decide to call off the operation directly when the tension is still within a controllable range.”

“So neither Veheler nor Ya Yu are privy to this information?”

Without interrupting, Fu Qian waited for Ariel to finish before asking thoughtfully.

“Of course, Veheler has no idea, as for Ya Yu, though he hides it well, considering the earlier use of a secret puppet, it’s clear he’s also in Dunis… Yes, so he doesn’t know either.”

The smile on Ariel’s face grew even broader.

“In fact, confirming this was thanks to you.”

“I see, so when were you all planning to make your move originally?”

“Your focus is quite unique!”

A look of surprise crossed Ariel’s face, but after a thought, he still answered Fu Qian’s question.

“Naturally, when you make your move, when the horn blows. Veheler will be by Count Valentin’s side… and so will I.”

“As for you, there will surely be specialized personnel to entertain you.”

“Understood, thanks for the clarification.”

Fu Qian nodded his head.

“So sorry, but to ensure the plan goes smoothly, you’ll need to follow my man and find a place to rest for a while—or perhaps attempt to struggle.”

Ariel signaled to Windbreaker Guy with a gesture.

“You’re a smart man, I believe you’ll make the right choice.”

“Yeah, it does seem quite obvious.”

As the Night Watchman approached, Fu Qian stood up while speaking.

“Hello there!”

The next moment, he politely greeted Windbreaker Guy and, before the latter could subconsciously respond, fired an Air Bullet straight at his forehead.

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At this distance, for a Middle Tier competitor, such an attack was almost certainly fatal.

Meanwhile, Fu Qian’s body didn’t hesitate as he leaped backward, crashing towards the direction of the window.

This series of movements was fluid as flowing water, even as Ariel reached out to block the Air Bullet, Fu Qian had already drawn “Mercy,” spun the Turning Wheel, and pulled the trigger directly at him.

Regrettably, at the next moment, no gunshot sounded in the darkness.

…

A dud? That was far too coincidental.

The ammunition provided by Chief Yuan shouldn’t be of such shoddy quality.

Fu Qian was very certain that there had been a bullet in the gun just now, and he didn’t think this was just a random occurrence.

Because at the same time, he found that the distance to the window seemed a little farther than he had anticipated, so much so that after what he calculated to be one jump, there was still a gap before he could break through the window to escape.

“Okay then.”

It was then that Ariel, who hadn’t shown any intention of pursuit, suddenly spoke softly.

“It’s quite late, let’s not disturb everyone’s rest.”

Seeing that Fu Qian stopped his movements and didn’t attempt to shoot again, Ariel smiled and made a gesture.

The next moment, Windbreaker Guy of the Night Watchman silently lowered his head and retreated along the way he had come.

“Were you just testing me?”

Listening to the Night Watchman’s footsteps growing fainter, Fu Qian hesitated slightly before asking outright.

“All that talk earlier was nonsense, right? This guy is just an Actor under your control.”

“Not all nonsense, for example, I did say you are a smart person.”

Facing Fu Qian’s questioning, Ariel’s smile didn’t wane.

“The average person wouldn’t have reacted so quickly.”

“Anyway, congratulations on passing the test. Our operation continues tonight.”

“So in truth, you still don’t trust me, huh? The so-called claim of being part of the Night Watchman was actually meant to see if I was with the Night Watchman, wasn’t it?”

“Correct.”

Ariel even gave a light applause.

“Can’t help it, the matter is of great importance, and your state has indeed been very suspicious.”

“By the way, why didn’t you want to leave with the Night Watchman earlier? Instead, you took this risky gamble?”

“Is that even a question?”

Fu Qian snorted.

“Find a place to rest for a while—you make it sound nice, but if you’re telling the truth, laying out the net for so long is obviously to catch us all in one fell swoop.”

“I never believed that the Night Watchman are saints. Rather than hoping for your mercy, I might as well fight for a glimmer of hope.”

“Makes sense, but it also comes down to confidence in one’s own abilities, doesn’t it?”

Ariel nodded knowingly and pointed at the gun in Fu Qian’s hand.

“Like your gun, for instance, it’s quite an interesting Transcendent item.”

“And that sneak attack from earlier had decent power too.”

“But it’s a shame I can’t let him get hurt. Suggesting someone to forget what he saw is easy, but actual injuries are too easily noticed.”

“So this is your doing?”

Fu Qian opened the chamber and looked at the unfired bullet.

“Yes, it’s a little trick that slightly increases the probability of the bullet not firing successfully.”

Ariel cheerfully admitted, even pointing at the window behind Fu Qian.

“That too, after all, both the sound of gunfire and breaking glass are a bit too jarring.”

No need to mention, I was deliberately choosing something jarring to do, just to see your reaction.

Looking at the contented Ariel, Fu Qian put away his gun and thought to himself.