Lin Yide walked down the street with a gloomy expression.
The shooting incident just now was undoubtedly an escalation of the struggle between him and the nobles. Both sides had no way out, and this struggle was destined to enter a stage of endless conflict.
Just then, the system's cold voice rang out, breaking his train of thought: "Congratulations, Host, for completing the trial event - winning the trial of the Elina death case. Reward: 800 trial points."
Lin Yide's heart stirred. Counting the 1500 points he had remaining, he now had a total of 2300 trial points.
Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately spent 1600 trial points to upgrade his Favonius Bladework - Gale from Advanced to Master level.
At that moment, he felt his strength take another leap. He estimated that he was already close to some ordinary Vision holders with low strength.
Then, he spent another 400 trial points to exchange for a two-star sword - the Silver Sword.
As he walked into a deep alley, the sunlight was blocked by the towering buildings, leaving only mottled shadows.
Suddenly, Arlecchino's figure appeared like a ghost before him.
She approached Lin Yide, her black and red eyes flashing with admiration. "Yide, your performance in today's trial was truly amazing."
Lin Yide did not show any joy at her praise. He looked at Arlecchino expressionlessly and said in a cold tone, "State your purpose. I don't have time to chat with you."
Arlecchino was not displeased by his attitude and said calmly, "We should cooperate. The gun in the dark was aimed at you just now, but next time it may be aimed at Lyney and Lynette."
As soon as she finished speaking, a terrifying killing intent burst out from Lin Yide's body.
This killing intent condensed around him like a tangible substance, causing the surrounding air to freeze at that moment.
Arlecchino felt this bone-chilling killing intent, as if she were in the biting cold wind of winter.
After a moment, the killing intent around Lin Yide subsided like a tide. He said calmly, "Arlecchino, I agree to cooperate with you, but not with the Fatui. I think you should understand what I mean."
Arlecchino was stunned for a moment when she heard this, and then quickly understood the meaning of his words. He wanted to limit the cooperation between the two to a specific scope and was unwilling to have too much involvement with the Fatui.
She couldn't help but say sarcastically, "What? Are you so wary of the Fatui? The methods of the West Factory you created are not necessarily more noble than those of the Fatui."
Lin Yide frowned slightly and seriously corrected her statement: "Arlecchino, it is not appropriate to compare the Fatui and the West Factory. The Fatui uses all means to achieve its goals and commits all kinds of evil. The West Factory has its own principles and bottom line. We will never harm innocent ordinary people."
Arlecchino argued, "Not all Fatui are like this. There are also many Fatui who adhere to their own principles and move forward for this supreme ideal."
Lin Yide only responded faintly after hearing this, "Maybe."
Arlecchino was annoyed. His nonchalant attitude really made her want to beat him up.
Afterwards, the two walked and talked, discussing the specific methods of cooperation in detail.
After some consultation and weighing, they finally reached a cooperation agreement.
According to the agreement, Arlecchino would do everything possible to assist the development and growth of the West Factory and eliminate the nobles.
In return, the power of the West Factory would also be used by Arlecchino to prevent the disaster in the Fontaine prophecy from coming and to obtain the Hydro Archon's Gnosis.
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In the Palais Mermonia's Judge's office, the atmosphere seemed unusually oppressive and tense.
Neuvillette sat upright at his desk, his gaze as sharp as an ice blade, coldly locked on the man in front of him - the Chief of the Marechaussee Phantom, Tywin.
The gunman openly shooting Lin Yide and Baker in the street was an extremely bad incident that made Neuvillette feel extremely angry.
He knew in his heart that this must be the mastermind behind the death of Elina attempting to silence them in order to cover up the truth.
Among all the suspects, Tywin and Herbert were the most suspicious.
"Chief Tywin, I need you to give me an explanation as to why this happened?" Neuvillette's voice revealed irresistible majesty and pressure.
Tywin remained calm and composed in the face of such questioning.
He replied impeccably, "Judge Neuvillette, I am deeply saddened and pained by this incident.
The Marechaussee Phantom will spare no effort to track down the whereabouts of the murderer and strengthen security measures to ensure that similar incidents do not happen again."
Neuvillette fell into a brief silence. After a moment, he slowly opened his mouth and said, "I hope this kind of thing doesn't happen again, understand?"
Tywin's heart trembled. He clearly knew that this was Neuvillette's stern warning to him. He did not dare to be negligent in the slightest and responded respectfully, "Understood."
Afterwards, he took his leave and left the Palais Mermonia.
The moment he stepped out of the palace gate, Tywin's expression instantly became extremely gloomy.
The anger and unwillingness in his heart surged like a tide. The fist in his hand was clenched tightly, and his knuckles turned white from excessive force.
Arranging for a gunman to assassinate Baker in the street was a last resort.
Because once Baker confessed and implicated Herbert, the entire Lannis family would suffer unprecedented damage, and the family's glory and status would be reduced to nothing.
He absolutely could not bear such consequences.
He forced himself to calm down and gradually suppressed the anger and resentment in his heart.
The Lannis family will remember the humiliation they suffered today, and then, they will return everything!