Chapter 1217: Tai Er's Speculation

The more he thought, the more afraid he became.

Like a bird trapped in a spiderweb, Tai Er felt as if his thoughts had been ensnared.

From the start, they had actually doubted Lei En's identity.

His appearance was mysterious, and his strength was too great for a normal Awakened One.

They had never seen him in the trials; the only related information was probably the group of children he personally asked them to look after.

His only explanation was that his strength came entirely from an ultra-high-difficulty dungeon.

But the reason was too far-fetched.

The Soviet Russian high-level officials weren't fools; they had considered whether Lei En might be an Awakened One from another war zone, deliberately disguising himself.

Only because they desperately wanted a superpower, and Lei En personally resolved the blood corpse disaster, did they instinctively choose to believe.

If Lei En wasn't an Awakened One from their war zone, why would he help them?

After all kinds of self-consolation, they stopped doubting further.

But...

But it really doesn't make sense anymore.

Tai Er gripped the communication device tightly.

Lei En always disappeared and reappeared, and many details revealed that he was not on the same battlefield as them.

Aside from the final battle, the last time the entire European war zone had never clashed with Lei En.

But where did that bloody smell come from?

This time everyone should have been together, yet Lei En was still absent...

Even an elementary student could deduce the logic; all the information told him that Lei En, hailed as the hope of Soviet Russia, was very likely not an Awakened One from their war zone at all!

After all, the final showdown had arrived, all enemies were out in the open—what reason remained to hide?

Unbidden, a figure suddenly appeared in Tai Er's mind, gradually overlapping.

"They both have dragon-shaped pets.."

"They both wear masks.."

"Their strength is monstrous, cold and taciturn.."

"They both have teleportation ability, and both wield swords.."

His gaze vacant, Tai Er's heart pounded wildly as unimaginable thoughts raced frenetically through his mind.

"I should have thought of it.."

"I should have thought of it!!"

"\"After Lin An accepted the mission, Lei En appeared! How could there be such a coincidence in this world! \"

A low growl, despair.

Under immense pressure, no matter how Tai Er tried to deny his speculation, he sadly discovered that this might actually be the truth.

It's no wonder he hadn't thought in this direction before.

Who would think of it? Who would dare? Especially the scene where Lin An and Lei En appeared together, the two even went head-to-head.

Now thinking about it, that was likely a play Lin An directed and starred in himself.

He just couldn't understand why Lin An would "help" them, why he would deceive them.

To control Soviet Russia? To plunder more resources?

Between bitter, low chuckles, Tai Er heard the crowd gathering around, urgently urging him, and for a moment everything seemed utterly ridiculous.

Soviet Russia's hope, grand marshal, strongest...

After all the fuss, the other party was very likely Lin An! Yet they were still smug, ecstatic that their war zone also had a superpower.

Lei En, no... Lin An hasn't shown up yet; he probably wants to first settle matters in the Huaxia war zone...

"Tai Er? What's wrong with you!!"

"Contact Lord Lei En a few more times! We must make a decision quickly!"

"Did you notice? It seems the North American war zone is moving toward us!!"

Among the Soviet Russian high-level officials, many wore looks of shock.

If it were the African war zone coming, they wouldn't worry at all, even if Lord Lei En didn't show up.

But the North American war zone is different.

Rumor has it Andre's strength is definitely among the strongest in this trial.

What's more, their continent has only themselves left; if they really fought, who knows how many would die, and it would affect rankings too!

Tai Er heard this, suddenly startled, quickly opened the system map, and the next second his heart also jolted.

On the huge map, all the major war zones stood still, except the North American war zone, which at an utterly unreasonable angle detoured around the Huaxia and African war zones, charging straight at them. Although only a rough marker, it was impossible to tell whether the target was really them.

But in everyone's mind, it was easy to think the North American war zone had come for the reward of the Third Rank Peak.

Daring to attack right away, who knows what killer moves they might have! Or perhaps they were contacting other war zones along the way!

"Have Lord Lei En take command quickly!"

"We are pursuing the fleeing Germany and France—should we avoid giving away points for free, or just retreat directly?"

"Of course, if Lord Lei En wants to take down North America, we also have confidence!"

Filled with trust in Lei En, many high-level officials' eyes burned with fighting spirit.

True, their situation looked much more troubled, but the system issuing such a high bounty—wasn't that just proving how strong Lei En was?

Nothing but a bloody battle; they believed Lei En would surely lead them to victory as before!

Gazing at the urging high-level official, Tai Er opened his mouth, his heart filled with bitterness.

He knew that up to now, nobody felt anything abnormal, nor did they doubt why Lei En wasn't with them—purely because of him...

He has always been lying to reassure Soviet Russia, always making up reasons for Lei En even without cause, in order to pacify people's hearts.

Who is he? He is Tai Er! Once the most trusted third Fourth Rank of Soviet Russia!

With him guaranteeing Lei En's identity, no one will doubt!

Upon thinking that he was 'helping a tiger do harm', essentially deceiving everyone, he had wanted to voice his speculation about Tai Er, but at this moment he found himself unable to speak.

Should we tell the High Level that Lin An and Lei En are the same person?

Should we tell them that our inability to contact Lei En is purely because they intentionally aren't replying?

Should we tell them that the entire Soviet Russia has been played?

Unable to speak out.

Tai Er gazed painfully at the anticipation in everyone's eyes, unable to imagine how devastated they would be upon hearing his speculation.

By a strange twist of fate, a few seconds later he actually nodded, pretending to initiate a message with Lei En.

Burdened with immense guilt, Tai Er kept self-suggesting to himself as if brainwashing himself.

Not necessarily; perhaps he's just overthinking.

He has no evidence; even in the worst case, it's actually not that scary.

However, just as Tai Er hesitated about whether to fabricate more lies, a message from Lei En suddenly lit up.

"First retreat, don't worry about the fleeing De Fa."

"Retreat with all strength in the opposite direction; I'll come find you."

On the way to the location of East Ying, Lin An frowned tightly looking at the anomaly on the map. He also noticed that the North American Theater was actually approaching Soviet Russia.

With his thinking ability, he naturally guessed many possibilities.

But now he can't worry about that; he first needs to take down East Ying! Otherwise, these lunatics cooperating with his Andre, who knows how troublesome it will be.

As for Soviet Russia, he can't handle it for now.

Seeing Tai Er's rare failure to reply to his message immediately, Lin An couldn't help but flash a strange look in his eyes.

As if thinking of something, he also realized that his absence from Soviet Russia was indeed abnormal.

"The system judged my strength too strong and transported me to an unknown area."

"You guys first preserve your strength, then talk."

Lin An casually explained the past; as for whether Tai Er believes it or not, that's none of his business. At worst, he'll just put on another act.

After suppressing the thought, Lin An's gaze locked straight onto the valley ahead.

According to the map display, the East Ying theater should be right here.

Supernatural Incident? Ghostly haunt?

He actually wanted to see if the rules of the Eternal Body could produce miraculous effects!