I'm a villain, not a devil

Chapter 381 Sudden mutation
The light in the heart of the tree flashed by, but it took almost everyone a while to return to normal.

It seemed that the light at that moment made them feel extremely uncomfortable.

"You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a lamb... You really spent a lot of money..." Sean murmured.

Sean, who had absorbed two and a half tree hearts, was very sure that the reward the emperor gave to Bai Zhan was a real tree heart.

However, the tree heart suddenly appeared because Black Pigeon escaped from prison.

Based on the clues Sean later obtained and his own personal experience, he deduced that this was the instinctive reaction of the reviving World Tree.

The tree heart is not a gift, but more like a kind of defense mechanism of the World Tree - because the previous tree heart was obviously heading for the Black Pigeon Prison, and the Black Pigeon Prison has also confirmed that it is the body of the evil god.

Unexpectedly, the emperor also had one in his hand... He even gave it to Bai Zhan as a reward.

As for whether the emperor knew what this thing was, Sean felt there would be no second answer.

It is impossible for the ruler of a country not to know this thing... Nowadays, many secrets and anomalies of the empire are actually caused by the emperor.

However, the tree heart that was cut in half, and even the half that had absorbed a lot of power, helped Sean almost rush to the upper crimson layer, and even helped him purify the pollution and proliferation accumulated in the crimson layer, and temporarily saved him from the trouble of pollution...

No matter what, the tree heart is the most precious item for the strong.

Even though he was his own son, Sean felt that the old emperor was a little too extravagant...

Moreover, the emperor is ill, so perhaps the magical power of the tree heart can be put to good use...

Sean narrowed his eyes slightly.

In addition to these, there is one most crucial point.

The heart of the tree can remove pollution, so why not give Bai a life?
Sean had always thought that Bai Youming was in the deep blue level, but as more secrets were revealed before his eyes, Sean realized that Bai Youming might not have truly entered the deep blue level yet.

It is very likely that Bai's life is just one step away.

The tree heart that can purify pollution can obviously provide Bai Youming with great help... There is no reason not to help a prince who has no children and works hard for the empire...

Because, if Bai Youming wanted to usurp the throne, he would have too many opportunities.

But now, the emperor gave the tree heart to Bai Zhan... in full view of everyone.

Among so many pairs of eyes, only a few can recognize the heart of the tree...

This was for me to see – and Sean was well aware of that.

That's why he sighed. In order to deal with him, this group of people really went to great lengths...

"Heaping up resources, taking advantage of my arrogance and greed... an open plot, but not very smart..." Sean narrowed his eyes slightly, "Bai Zhan, if I'm not mistaken, you may have to order people to send the things to your residence. Of course, the residence where Cheryl is imprisoned."

Sean watched Bai Zhan walk down the stairs and disappear into the crowd.

He sneered: "Bai Ye has become a tool again..."

Sure enough, less than two minutes later, the shadow appeared on the roof.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess asked me to give you something." A note was handed over.

Sean unfolded it and a few lines of scribbled words came into view.

"Bai Zhan ordered his men to send the treasure he just obtained back to his residence. The direction his subordinates went should be the residence where Cheryl was imprisoned. However, it was a bit strange that they seemed cautious, but they did not hide anything in front of me."

Sean rubbed the paper and it turned into ashes.

It's exactly what I guessed...

It was indeed an open conspiracy, a conspiracy that put everything in front of me.

At the same time, this also shows one thing, that the team under Jehovah that analyzed his own behavior and thinking patterns did have some skills and their investigation was deep enough.

"Tsk, it doesn't feel good to be remembered all the time..." Sean grinned.

However, his arrogance never disappeared, and the contempt in his eyes became even stronger.

"It's a conspiracy... It looks like an invitation to a fight with the arrogant enemy, but in fact it's a trap hidden in the dark... It's a pity that they are all single-minded idiots."

Sean turned his gaze back to the steps. The emperor was still standing there accepting the cheers of the people.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"People who only focus on one goal will always be like this... The more they think, the more they miss... Or is it that this old thing that has been ill for more than ten years is no longer worthy of attention?"

There was even a hint of excitement in Sean's eyes.

"Emperor, oh emperor, are you going to really start taking action..."

……

The military anniversary banquet began. The imperial capital, which was as bright as day, was unusually lively. Residents and soldiers were enjoying delicious food - although it could not be compared with the luxurious banquets for dignitaries, it was good enough.

After the emperor finished his speech and gave out rewards, he left. The high-ranking officials and nobles, on the contrary, relaxed a lot and started toasting each other.

Marshal Wu Xiao, who was sitting at the first table, did not look very happy. Although he usually looked cold, many people knew that he was probably not very happy this time.

The more than 10,000 missing wounded soldiers have not been found yet.

At a time like this, don't try to offend the Grand Marshal.

In addition, after all, there is still fighting on the front line, and military personnel often receive various military affairs before they sit down and have just a few drinks. Some people rush out to deal with them, while others find their colleagues and discuss something in a low voice.

Even the eldest prince, who was supposed to be the center of attention at the dinner, left the scene after receiving some news.

No one would blame him for leaving, because His Majesty's attitude today was very clear - the throne of the empire would probably still be handed over to the eldest prince Bai Zhan.

When they think of this, the nobles will subconsciously observe other princes and princesses.

However, the Second Prince Bai Wen seemed to care about nothing and was a little drunk at the moment.

The fourth prince Bai Si still looked like he wanted to keep strangers away, and only occasionally spoke a few words to Cardinal Karado of the Golden Dawn who came with him.

Bai Ye, who had the smallest chance of inheriting the throne, also maintained her usual attitude, neither cold nor hot, and it was impossible to tell what she was thinking.

Perhaps because they drank too much, several familiar nobles sat together and discussed His Royal Highness the Prince in a low voice.

"Since the last big fight with His Majesty, His Royal Highness hasn't shown up for a long time, right? The front line is busy, and today is the military anniversary, but he hasn't come back yet?"

Someone sneered at his companions, "Front line? Don't forget, His Royal Highness is not holding a military post. Theoretically, he can be a leisurely prince and not care about anything. And, to be honest, it's better not to come back. Otherwise, with His Royal Highness's temper, he will probably reprimand us for holding a military celebration."

"That's true... But, taking advantage of His Royal Highness's absence, His Majesty suddenly did all this today... I'm afraid it's already been decided?"

His companion motioned for him to lower his voice: "It looks like it's settled... Your Highness is not here, so I'm afraid His Majesty chose this time."

"Indeed... I didn't expect His Majesty to personally execute first and report later... I'm afraid His Majesty is also afraid of His Royal Highness."

"Hold your voice down! There are a lot of military people around us! If anyone hears us, we'll all be in trouble!" "What are you afraid of? His Royal Highness hasn't come back yet... But His Royal Highness is second only to the emperor... Even if he has no children, His Majesty will still be wary..."

"Who said there wasn't one? The late Crown Prince... To be honest, I suspect that he was the illegitimate son of His Royal Highness. However, in order to avoid sensitive issues arising from his identity, he said that he had adopted a godson. Did you notice that it was after His Royal Highness adopted a godson that His Majesty, who had been unclear about the successor, began to confirm the successor."

"But isn't His Royal Highness dead?"

"It's not a conflict. Anyway, His Majesty probably doesn't trust His Royal Highness that much..."

"Alright, alright, we've had too much to drink so let's just talk for a while. What, are you still planning to go deeper? If it were you, I'd say you should think about what to bring to visit the Crown Prince tomorrow."

……

"Military Advisor, will our guests definitely come to visit us tonight?" Bai Zhan had a blank expression on his face, and he was just observing the hooded man in black beside him with his peripheral vision.

Jehovah cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness offered such a treasure. With Sean's greed and arrogance, he couldn't help it. He may have figured out a lot of things, but in the end... he is still a conceited ghost."

Bai Zhan remained silent, but sneered in his heart.

The so-called open conspiracy, all the resources involved are provided by myself...Mr. Military Advisor is quite frugal.

A cold light flashed in his eyes, and said, "Today, let me make a big news."

Military Advisor, your hatred for Sean is almost overflowing. I hope that after we go to hell together, you can continue to fight like this.

Jehovah standing aside seemed expressionless, but he was actually cursing in his heart.

This stupid prince still doesn't trust me... As expected, not revealing the real plan was the right choice.

Disgust flashed across his eyes, and Jehovah straightened his clothes.

Today, it depends on who is the prey and who is the hunter.

Just when the two were thinking about their own things, suddenly, one of Bai Zhan's personal guards came running over.

"Report to Your Highness, something is wrong with Cheryl!"

Jehovah's eyes lit up. Sure enough, Sean came after all.

His own brother, the body of the evil god that he was eager to understand, the tree heart of inestimable value... With Sean's personality, how could he possibly bear it.

Jehovah decisively turned his head and looked at Bai Zhan: "Your Highness, start directly! Don't try to trap him directly, just arouse his competitive spirit."

Bai Zhan glanced at him, then waved his hand: "Just turn on the device and let the experts rush in!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

At this moment in the prison, Cheryl, who had been lying on her side on the cold stone slab, stood up for the first time.

He was so tall that he almost touched the prison ceiling.

A buzzing sound resounded throughout the cell, and for a moment, even Cheryl felt as if she was trapped in some place from which there was no escape.

However, Cheryl no longer had much energy to think about other things at the moment.

He felt that all the blood in his body had turned into magma, and every muscle seemed to have become alive, trying to break free from the skeleton of its master.

"Brother, I don't care. I want to advance."

Cheryl muttered to herself, then took out the can of blood from her pocket.

He has been keeping the concentrated blood of the bear-shaped crimson maniac for nearly a year after his eldest brother gave it to him.

As soon as she took it out, Cheryl felt as if something outside was attracting her.

At this moment, Bai Zhan and Jehovah, who were watching in the monitoring room, stood up.

Cheryl made a move, and no one knew where Sean was hiding... but the restraint net had been opened, and now, not even a fly could fly out of this area.

Not sure if it was the final tacit understanding, but Bai Zhan and Jehovah looked at each other.

"Your Highness, shall we go take a look?"

"it is good."

In the cell, Cheryl's huge body began to tremble.

"Boom!"

The prison door was kicked open violently.

The person rushing in the front was none other than Lothario, Bai Zhan's confidant and Cheryl's biggest enemy at the moment.

It was because of Cheryl that he messed up the task assigned to him by the Grand Prince.

Thinking of this, he took a few steps and arrived in front of Cheryl's cell.

"Cheryl, you didn't expect that, did you? His Highness has already seen through the conspiracy of you and your elder brother!"

As he spoke, Lothario looked around vigilantly.

Sean is the most insidious, vile and despicable person in the world, so you must be extra careful!
Touching the awakening device on his waist, Lothario's eyes darkened and he looked at Cheryl fiercely: "Did you hear what I said? Go back and kneel down. Maybe I can save your life."

But Cheryl just turned her back to him, trembling in silence.

And another Crimson jumped out from the ground like a fish in the waves.

"No one was found..."

Lothario frowned slightly, then walked out of the cell and prepared to go back to report - although he hated Cheryl, the lesson from last time taught Lothario that he had to obey orders and distinguish his duties.

However, before he had taken two steps, Lothario saw the prince and the military advisor walking towards him.

After reporting the situation, before Bai Zhan could say anything, Jehovah lowered his eyes.

"Go kill Cheryl. I don't believe he will show up. Your Highness, please take out the things."

Jehovah nodded seemingly normally and threw the box containing the tree core directly into a well nearby.

At this time, Lothario had already drawn his double blades.

"Cheryl, it's time for you to get on the road."

He swung the double blades and felt the blood in his body boiling.

There is no need to be so excited when killing a king, but there is no need to hesitate when killing the object of your hatred.

After waiting for a moment, Lothario did not stop at all, and slid his double-edged sword forward, ready to cut off both of Cheryl's arms with one blow!

Then, something strange happened!
(End of this chapter)