Four Split Personalities

Chapter 2603: Chapter 1230: Deadly Game · Commitment (VI) – The Road to Survival_2

"We don’t have any more time to waste."

Motan looked at Fourteen with a grim expression, his voice emotionless: "Let’s put it this way, Mr. Fourteen, theoretically, I shouldn’t be agreeing to your proposal, nor even considering it. However... if you can accomplish something, I might think a little bit about the feasibility of changing careers to become a pirate."

"Brother Haru!"

Kuton was stunned at the time.

"Shut up!"

Startling the orc sidekick with an even louder shout, Motan did not keep them guessing, immediately saying to the intrigued Fourteen: "Mave must board and join [Massacre] before me, that’s a prerequisite, and only after that, if I truly decide to join you, I’ll need her on my ship."

This time, not only was Kuton puzzled, even Fourteen hesitated for a moment, after which he let out a hearty laugh and nodded: "Good, very good, quite excellent. I really didn’t expect you, [King of Medicine’s Poison], to say such a thing."

Motan pulled at the corners of his mouth: "What’s your answer?"

"Sure, I’ll figure it out."

Fourteen nodded without hesitation and then added: "But, Mr. Haru, you better think it through. Although Mave is likely the only woman you’ve been close to in recent years, once you regain freedom, you’ll surely find the type of woman you fancy, then... "

"That’s my business."

Motan licked his lips and then turned to the still shocked orc sidekick: "Let’s go, Kuton."

"But, brother, you..."

"Go."

"Uh... alright."

Despite having countless doubts, Kuton ultimately said nothing, seeing as the person before him was someone he had admired for so many years. Sighing heavily, he walked toward the direction handled by ’Haru Kuttata’.

Fourteen chuckled and stepped onto the wide main road.

At this point, the three central figures in the escape plan finally parted ways.

...

Five minutes later

"Alright, speak up."

Casually following behind the silent Kuton, Motan suddenly broke the silence: "Don’t hold it in..."

"I... I don’t understand..."

Kuton did not stop walking, nor did he turn his head, but clenched his fists and said softly: "Brother Haru, didn’t you tell me, no matter what, we must avenge the former king and those sacrificed companions, at all costs, we must make that despicable scoundrel pay, so why..."

Motan chuckled: "Why say to Fourteen that as long as Mave joins [Massacre], I’d consider joining?"

Kuton nodded silently.

"Why don’t you tell me what you’re thinking?"

Motan lazily smiled, raised an eyebrow: "What do you ’think’ I should do? After escaping from here, once we’re free again?"

"Of course, come back with us, those who also seek revenge! Then find a place to hide first, and slowly gather comrades still loyal to the former king through the channels we left before, gather strength, and wait for the moment!"

Kuton pursed his lips, passionately said: "Brother Haru, didn’t you also say! That person’s rule is unstable, despite having Grey Lizard Hunting, the rebellion left many hidden hazards, so long as you return, we can muster a force in a short time, then... even if it means cooperating with [Skolk], we must take back Duan Tou Cliff!"

Motan’s eyes flickered with realization, then he smiled: "You think ’I’ am thinking that way?"

Kuton clenched his fist, said solemnly: "I used to think brother Haru, you thought this way!"

"Haha, no need to say ’used to’.

Motan quickened his pace to walk alongside Kuton, then patted Kuton’s shoulder, speaking with reliability and assurance: "I still think this way right now."

Kuton was completely dumbfounded, suddenly turning back to look at Motan: "Brother Haru?"

"Relax, I never planned to board that [Massacre], nor do I want to join that pirate group. Just as you think, we still have a score to settle with that vile false king."

Motan took a deep breath, leaving no room for Kuton to interject, spoke calmly: "As for proposing that ’Mave joins [Massacre]’, it’s just a temporary expedient."

Though Kuton wasn’t stupid, keeping pace with Motan wasn’t easy. After a moment of serious thought, he finally spoke solemnly: "Huh?"

"Clearly, Fourteen really wants ’Haru Kuttata’, a brave, courageous, and meticulous thinker, even going so far as to offer me a position second only to his."

Motan picked up pace (since it’s a single track, there’s no fear of getting lost), he talked leisurely: "With that premise, as long as I give him some hope, then at least before completing the first stage of the plan, the main attacking force led by Fourteen won’t treat me and Mave as ’pieces’."

Kuton frowned: "Pieces? Why?"

"Because Fourteen’s assault force is the strongest, at least the most comprehensive, and Mave’s spellcasters, though powerful, are the fewest in number, while we, causing the disturbance, are just the opposite, numerous but weakest among the three teams."

Just as in the first two months teaching Cole, Motan patiently and meticulously explained to Kuton: "Given this, we’ve just learned that the shore has Fourteen’s ’friends’, [Massacre], waiting to assist us. So as long as the first stage succeeds, those who rush out first could sail directly without waiting for us."

Kuton immediately widened his eyes: "This..."

"This isn’t a difficult conclusion to reach. The problem is, before this, we didn’t know Fourteen’s ’friend’ came by water, nor could we envision transporting people by sea."

Motan squinted his eyes, his face darkened: "In my initial plan, everyone would escape to the north, regroup, and dash into nearby forests, allowing Mave, who could tap into plant powers, or us, familiar with the topography, to still play a role. Besides, in such situations, one more person means more strength. But if we can leave directly via water..."

"Ah!"

Though not lacking intelligence, Kuton finally understood Motan’s point, suddenly realizing: "The fewer people... the more convenient, right..."

"Exactly. Hence, I must use Fourteen’s interest in me to provide us and Mave’s group an extra layer of protection."

Motan sighed lightly, helplessly saying: "Otherwise, I truly fear we’d reach the target with great effort only to find an empty sea ahead and behind us, pursuers sent by Duan Tou Cliff."

"Grey Lizard Hunting... it could only be Grey Lizard Hunting!"

Kuton snorted coldly, clenching his teeth: "Given brother Haru’s presence, that scoundrel, upon learning of this would only send Grey Lizard Hunting!"

"It doesn’t matter."

Motan waved his hand, dismissively saying: "If things develop to that point, losing the battle force from Fourteen means we face an absolute dead end. So... now you understand?"

"Understood."

Kuton nodded forcefully, solemnly: "Simply put, Brother Haru, you want to provide us insurance, ensure Fourteen doesn’t treat us as discarded pieces, plus you’ve taken a fancy to Mave, intending for her to be your wife."

Motan: "... Huh?"

"Uh, isn’t it?"

Kuton scratched his head, puzzled: "Otherwise, why emphasize having ’Mave’ board the ship, just to protect her, right?"

"You freaking..."

"Huh?"

"You’re such a Little Smarty Ghost, hahaha."

"Then next time I see Mave, should I call her sister-in-law, hahaha."

"Haha~"

"Hahaha~"

"What’s wrong with you!"

Chapter 1230: End