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Chapter 507 - Chapter 507 Chapter 379 Resistance Organization_1

Chapter 507: Chapter 379 Resistance Organization_1 Chapter 507: Chapter 379 Resistance Organization_1 “I am deeply sorry.”

Upon learning of Masou Shizuka and Kendou Kanami’s ordeal, the blond girl bowed her head in apology to both of them.

“I didn’t expect something like this to happen… This is my mistake.”

“So, is there anything else you want to say?”

Duanmu Huai crossed his arms, staring coldly at the blond girl.

“Attacking a convoy, taking children hostage, and even trying to assault the women you’ve captured, I won’t believe you’re not bandits.”

“This…”

On hearing Duanmu Huai’s sarcastic comment, the blonde girl frowned and bit her lip.

“Actually, we’re not bandits, we’re a resistance organization…”

“Resistance organization? Anti-government militants?”

Hearing this, Duanmu Huai understood immediately.

“Oh, so that’s why you’re attacking.”

“No, I did not give such orders, they must have taken it upon themselves…”

“A bad leader makes a bad team. If those subordinates are so wicked, I can’t imagine the ones above are any better.”

Though the blonde girl in the wheelchair was beautiful and radiated a frail, ethereal beauty, Duanmu Huai wouldn’t be fooled. There were plenty of subspace demons and Evil God Cultists disguised as beautiful women. Even in the case of little girls confirmed to be demonic aliens, Duanmu Huai would not hesitate to obliterate them, let alone a pitiful beautiful young girl–If they perish, they perish.

“You–!!”

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s mockery, the blond girl lowered her head, while the old doctor glared angrily at him, trying to protest. However, Duanmu Huai’s sharp gaze left him unable to utter a half word.

“Please, please hear me out!”

Seeing Duanmu Huai ready to lash out, the golden-haired girl could no longer remain silent. She clenched her hands, lifted her head, staring at Duanmu Huai.

“Sir, please hear me out! In the Kingdom of Seth, there’s severe oppression! Those who are not mages are cruelly treated by mages. We obliged to establish our resistance organization as we couldn’t bear such treatment. I confess, many in our organization are violent, but they too have suffered the bullying of mages…”

“So they bully children and women?”

Duanmu Huai sneered their actions.

“What’s the difference between you and the mages you despise, if you don’t dare to challenge the regular army and choose to show your bravery through bullying children and women?”

“That’s not it!”

The blonde girl shook her head emphatically.

“The existence of Ice Flame is to aid those who suffer under the absolute domination of the mages of Seth!”

“Ahem, um… Mr.Judge?”

At this time, Masou Shizuka hesitated for a moment, then cleared her throat and tugged at Duanmu Huai’s clothes.

“Hmm? What is it?”

“Well… she does have a point. We indeed saw some… how can I put it… rather distressing scenes in the Kingdom of Seth.”

“Oh?”

Seeing Masou Shizuka affirming with some embarrassment, Duanmu Huai was quite surprised. Then he turned his gaze to Kendou Kaname.

“What about you?”

“Ah… indeed, as this lady said, we witnessed, um, certain extreme acts…”

After hesitating for a moment, Kendou Kaname also nodded in agreement.

“I see.”

After hearing their statements, Duanmu Huai raised an eyebrow.

“So, you guys are not planning to pursue this any further?”

“Yes. Plus, we weren’t injured, and those people were also killed by you. We can also understand their thoughts to some extent…”

“Alright.”

Seeing that both Masou Shizuka and Kendou Kaname agreed, Duanmu Huai shrugged. He hadn’t witnessed any of it, so he was not sure about the situation within the Kingdom of Seth. Since they had decided not to pursue the matter further, Duanmu Huai let it go.

“Alright, since the victims have decided not to pursue the matter any further, it’s settled. Let’s go.”

Having said this, Duanmu Huai turned to leave. However, at this moment, the old doctor finally spoke up.

“Please wait!”

“Hmm?”

Duanmu Huai turned his head to look at him, and the latter stared back at him in return, asking…

“I assume… you are the hero who vanquished the Demon King and Demon in the Kingdom of Lisas, correct?”

The doctor pulled out a newspaper as he spoke–It contained a photograph of Duanmu Huai.

The evolution of civilization in this world is haphazard.

“So what?”

“So… could you possibly help us? Help the oppressed people of Seth who are tormented by the mages?”

The old man locked eyes with Duanmu Huai. The blonde girl looked at him, surprised.

“Hmm…”

Hearing the old man’s request, Duanmu Huai fell into thought.

Strictly speaking, the Tribunal’s obligations also include advocating justice and liberating the oppressed. Not because the Tribunal is a righteous organization, but because large-scale insurgencies could lead to people resorting to subspace demons or the Evil God out of desperation, causing disasters on planets or their bases.

Therefore, to certain extent, judges also ensure stability to prevent mass uprisings or rebellions.

Even some evil spirits seep through.

Of course, this has nothing to do with actual justice or evil. The Judges do so more like humans doing physical exercise – after all, working out can reduce the risk of illness. To them, their actions bear a similar purpose.

As long as they keep most people emotionally stable, they can minimize the potential appearance of Fallen Ones.

On this basis, upholding social justice and order is a means to an end, not the end itself.

“So, what are your political demands?”

Duanmu Huai looked at the blonde girl again and asked. The latter appeared to be taken aback.

“We hope… to establish a fair nation where people won’t be discriminated against based on whether they can use magic – I don’t think other nations do that.”

Masou Shizuka and Kendou Kanami both nodded. Indeed, whether it’s the Free City or Lisas, it seemed there was no privilege for being a magician.

“So what are the specifics?”

Duanmu Huai didn’t care about slogans. Slogans were hollow, the methods were what mattered.

The Tribunal was also hoping for world peace without strife. Well, the best way would be to sign an Extinction Order and destroy the entire planet.

If everyone is dead, there wouldn’t be any disputes.

“It’s…helping those treated unfairly to escape and hide……”

“…………Are you guys a Resistance Organization?”

This sounds like a charity.

Are they going to raise a sign saying “A muggle’s life also matters” next?

“Well……Sometimes, we also engage in…resistance activities……”

“So, basically, you guys can’t change this country, can you?”

Duanmu Huai cut off the blonde girl’s speech. In his view, these people were nothing more than a feeble Resistance Organization.

“…………”

Perhaps hit by Duanmu Huai’s words, the blonde girl lowered her head in despair, silent.

“Let’s go.”

Duanmu Huai shook his head, turned around to leave, but he heard a “thub”. Everyone turned their heads, just to see the girl who was in the wheelchair had fallen on the ground. She looked up at Duanmu Huai.

“Please, I truly wish to change everything, but I alone… can’t do it…!”

“Hmm ………”

Duanmu Huai nodded at the sight of the tear-stricken, fists-clenched blonde girl. He then subconsciously glanced at the system, planning to check the mission details… where’s the mission?

Why is there nothing?

Looking at the blank screen, silent as if the system had lost its network connection, Duanmu Huai was baffled.

This is not right, isn’t it? Usually, at such a moment, shouldn’t there be a pop-up with a mission?

Why so silent?

What’s going on?

“I mean………”

Just as Duanmu Huai was about to check the system to see if he was disconnected, Kaname tentatively prodded him in the waist.

“Sir, could you help them out a bit? The people of this country are really pitiful.”

“Nonsense, there’re loads of pitiful people, can we help them all?”

Duanmu Huai rolled his eyes, annoyed.

“And have you considered the consequences?”

“Consequences?”

“Yes, we came to Seth with a letter of introduction from Leah-the Princess, oh no, now the Queen, which essentially makes us the delegation from Lisas. Now you’re asking me to help Seth’s Resistance Organization? If the King of Seth finds out about this, he might suspect Lisas are pulling the strings here. How would you explain this then?”

“Ai……Ah……That ………”

At Duanmu Huai’s words, Kendou Kanami went speechless. As he pointed out, they came to Seth as official representatives of Lisas, and were therefore received with warm hospitality. If they were to engage in activities with the Resistance Organization, Seth could very well interpret this as an attempt by Lisas to overthrow their rule, potentially elevating the issue to a diplomatic one!

After hearing both sides of the conversation, the blonde girl also lowered her head in disappointment. Duanmu Huai didn’t mind, turning around to leave. But at that moment, another small hand reached out and grabbed Duanmu Huai.

“Ogis?”

Looking at Ogis, Duanmu Huai was taken aback.

“What’s up?”

Looking at Duanmu Huai, Ogis shook her head lightly.

“I think, Master staying would be better.”

“You rarely express your own opinions……”

Duanmu Huai was somewhat surprised looking at Ogis. After all, it was rare for Ogis to disagree with him on such matters.

“Hmm………”

Faced with opposition merely from Kendou Kanami and Masou Shizuka, Duanmu Huai would not have cared, but if Ogis too advocated for staying, he would have to reconsider.

Wait a minute, thinking about it, was everything on our journey here guided by luck? In other words, was some kind of ethereal good fortune guiding me here, awaiting me?

With this thought, Duanmu Huai again looked at Tutu. She was as curious as ever, looking around, not paying any attention to their conversation.

Moreover, the fact that no task was activated when there should’ve been a mission is very strange……

“I get it now.”

At this thought, Duanmu Huai’s eyes sparkled as if he had sensed something. He then looked at the blonde girl.

“Let me think over it then.”

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