Free Web NovelChapter 461: Chapter 269: The Whig Society’s Secret (3)
Fang Zhen prepared to take a short break.
While he was still full of vigor, his physical stamina was not limitless. He was already feeling weary.
After the next shift of Lanxi City defenders and Advanced Curse Sealers took over, Fang Zhen left the city wall.
For the time being, the wall was being held by West and another high-ranking member of the Whig Society. Alexander had also been relieved and walked down from the wall with Fang Zhen.
In addition to defending the city, Alexander also had to allocate resources and organize personnel. His responsibilities were by no means light.
Fang Zhen could afford a short break, but Alexander would likely have to press on until the siege ended.
As the two of them walked down from the wall, a thought suddenly struck Fang Zhen.
Previously, he hadn’t pressed Alexander on why they had to defend Lanxi City to the death. Their relationship wasn’t there yet, and he himself had not yet proven his strength or the firmness of his resolve.
At that time, he was not yet a tested Warrior of the Whig Society.
But after tonight’s battle, his strength, the value he demonstrated, and his attitude had all served as definitive proof that he couldn’t possibly be an undercover agent or spy for the Eternal Night Council.
Alexander had also earned some of Fang Zhen’s trust. Both their relationship and the timing were right; certain questions could now be asked.
At that moment, Alexander spoke. "We owe you a great deal for this. Without the Blood Burst Secret Medicine and your help, I honestly don’t know if we could have held Lanxi City."
Fang Zhen seized the opportunity and asked, "Chairman, there’s something I’ve always wondered about but never brought up. Maybe we can talk about it now."
"Ask whatever is on your mind," Alexander said. "I’ll tell you anything I can. If there’s something I truly can’t say, I’ll tell you the reason directly rather than deceive you."
Fang Zhen nodded.
Alexander was an honorable man.
Fang Zhen said, "Actually, back in the meeting before the battle, Anglo had a point."
"Although you said you wanted to plant a flag for the whole world to see, Chairman, to let everyone know the Whig Society has the unyielding will to resist the Eternal Night Council, in reality, tactics can be flexible."
"I’ve heard a saying: ’Sacrifice land to save the people, and in the end, you’ll have both. Sacrifice the people to save the land, and you’ll lose both.’"
"I’m sure you understand this principle, Chairman. I’m actually very curious. Is there some other reason you insist on defending Lanxi City?" freёwebnoѵel.com
Hearing this, Alexander suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Fang Zhen stopped as well.
Alexander turned his head and stared at Fang Zhen for a long time.
Fang Zhen felt his skin crawl. ’This Alexander isn’t a wolf in sheep’s clothing, is he?’ he thought. ’Did I just provoke him into revealing his true colors with a single sentence?’
Of course, that was just a fleeting thought. It was as absurd as asking, "Why is His Majesty leading a rebellion?"—a complete joke.
Just as Fang Zhen was thinking this, Alexander suddenly seemed to come to a decision.
Alexander said, "Fang Zhen, there are some things... It’s not that I don’t want to talk about them, but I must keep them confidential for some very real reasons."
"But now that you’ve asked, I fear you’ll harbor doubts if I don’t answer. And without you, Lanxi City truly might not be able to hold."
"So, how about this... you come with me."
With that, looking as if he’d just made a major decision, Alexander turned and led Fang Zhen toward the center of Lanxi City.
Fang Zhen was very curious. What was the secret Alexander was hiding?
Alexander led Fang Zhen to a district in the city center, situated even deeper inside than the three-story building where the Whig Society leadership convened. Here, there was a fortress-like building. freewebnovel.cσ๓
Even during the war, this place was under heavy guard; four Curse Sealers were stationed here.
Upon seeing Alexander, the guards still followed procedure. They recorded the visitors’ names before respectfully allowing Alexander and Fang Zhen to enter.
After entering the semi-circular, tomb-like fortress, Alexander quickly led Fang Zhen down to the first basement level.
The underground portion of the fortress was quite large.
Down on the first basement level, Fang Zhen saw numerous files and important materials. This seemed to be where the Whig Society stored its important intelligence and documents.
Upon reaching the deepest part of the space, Alexander went to a bookshelf used for files and began manipulating a square metal box that sat on top of it.
He turned the metal box three times to the left, twice to the right, then another third of a turn to the left, and finally half a turn to the right.
A low RUMBLE echoed as the bookshelf separated to both sides, revealing a secret door and a passage leading down.
Seeing this, Fang Zhen raised an eyebrow.
Most of the people and dealings he’d seen in the Whig Society were transparent and honorable, as was the overall atmosphere within Lanxi City.
But now, gazing at the secret passage, Fang Zhen wondered, ’Could it be that the Whig Society has hidden secrets I know nothing about?’
Alexander stepped forward into the hidden passage, and Fang Zhen followed him in.
The secret passage was lit by several Alchemy Cold Light Torches. They functioned like Luminous Pearls, emitting a faint, continuous glow.
After entering the passage, Fang Zhen and Alexander walked for a while before reaching a stone chamber up ahead.
The stone chamber was small, only about twenty square meters.
Upon entering, they found the path ahead blocked by a black stone door.
"This is it," Alexander said.
