Chapter 14
Things were going very smoothly. Very few of the original surviving soldiers remained, and those who were left had long since grown to loathe the war and everything on Everdark Island.
Hearing that they had been abandoned by the government was nothing more than throwing another boulder into the abyss of despair in their hearts.
The despair in their hearts had already overwhelmed them...
But the thought of leaving this place, leaving this dark and gloomy place, stirred even the most desperate hearts. Leaving meant they could go home, could see their families... Above the abyss, a ray of sunlight pierced through.
They dream of leaving!
"Dr. Mori will definitely help us!" Some soldiers, deceived by Mori Ougai's appearance, had an inexplicable trust in him.
"Yes, Dr. Mori is different from everyone else!"
"Even if the government abandons us, Dr. Mori won't!"
Rokudo Mukuro was secretly amazed. It seemed that Mori Ougai was indeed a person with his own unique charm. Even at this point, so many people still firmly believed in him.
If these soldiers knew that Mori Ōgai was only using them as pawns, how would they react?
He thought about it for a moment and came to an answer: he should accept it gladly.
Mori Ōgai's heart is dirtier than the mafia's, and his methods are ruthless, but everything he does is not for himself, but for the right ideals and goals.
To achieve the right ideals and goals, many people will gather around him and work together towards those ideals and goals.
Like these soldiers, did some of them truly not know they had been abandoned by the government? That's not necessarily true. But they also knew the interests involved in this war, they had nowhere to retreat, and Mori Ōgai was always there for them.
Mori Ōgai steadfastly marched towards his ideals and goals before them, without ever retreating. And they would follow him steadfastly, even if the price was their own lives.
This must be Mori Ōgai's charm; he has the potential to become Mafiaboss! Rokudo Mukuro made a divine prophecy at this moment.
As the person in charge of the overall situation, how could Mori Ōgai not know what was happening? All he had to do was go with the flow.
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"I know what you're thinking. I've also submitted a report to my superiors, requesting to withdraw from the battlefield." This was a lie. "I've already received the orders from above to withdraw our troops." Mori Ougai took a deep breath and looked earnestly at the soldiers in front of him who had fought alongside him through thick and thin.
He was a ruthless man, but he was more than willing to spare the lives of these soldiers if he could achieve his goal.
Although he didn't know why the order was suddenly issued and it seemed very abrupt, the war was finally over!
This is the best possible outcome. If they had truly fled the battlefield without orders from their superiors, they would have carried the stigma of traitors for the rest of their lives, criminals against their country. But now, even though their country was defeated, and they are the defeated, they can return home alive and well, even if they are not welcomed by others…
Upon hearing Mori Ōgai's words, the soldiers froze on the spot, their expressions somewhat dazed. This was the thing they had been looking forward to the most, but when it actually happened, they were almost in disbelief, fearing that they were dreaming and that waking up would be nothing but a dream.
A moment later, the soldiers, regaining their senses, cheered and celebrated loudly, tears welling in their eyes, but their faces beaming with joy. The war was truly over; they had escaped alive…
"Dr. Mori, will you take responsibility for the defeat when we get back?" Amidst everyone's joy, Rokudo Mukuro asked this very real question.
Mori Ougai's smile froze. This kid seemed so shrewd; it seemed he had misjudged him before.
"I don't know either~" Actually, he would definitely take responsibility, after all, those fat pigs at the top would never admit their mistakes, they would only throw the responsibility onto others.
For them, there was no one else as useful as themselves as a scapegoat. Noble birth, perfect resume, not particularly high position, and a disharmonious relationship with the family.
Strip him of his post and exile him without harming his life. Wouldn't that give the people an explanation and his own family an explanation?
Mori Ōgai had already figured out his fate perfectly.
Everyone present fell silent. After Tachihara's explanation, they understood Mori Ougai's words and knew that he would not have a good future after returning.
At this moment, whether they had admired Mori Ōgai before or had a rift with him, they all felt a strong sense of respect for him.
Seeing the looks in these people's eyes, Rokudo Mukuro smiled. He knew that Mori Ougai had achieved his goal.
"Let's not talk about me for now. What are you all planning to do next?" Mori Ougai's smile remained as gentle as ever in front of others.
"Hey? Us? As for me, I definitely plan to go home and see my wife and children first! I haven't been back for so long, I wonder how they are?" A soldier's eyes were filled with tears, but his gaze softened when he mentioned his wife and children.
"After serving in the army for so long, how about I go back and become a security guard at a shopping mall?" another soldier said, talking about his plans.
"You? Look at that murderous aura you exude! Aren't you afraid of scaring all the customers away!"
"screw you!"
"..."
The soldiers chatted and laughed, discussing their life plans and talking about the future. This dark and gloomy island hadn't seen such joyful laughter for a very, very long time.
"Dr. Mori, what about you? If you really... then where will you go next?" a soldier asked with concern.
Mori Ougai hesitated for a moment, then replied, "I think I'll go to Yokohama!"
Yokohama?!
"Yes." The situation there is chaotic, but that also means no force can control his future!
"Saki-chan~ What about you?" Mori Ougai asked.
The soldiers' eyes also fell on her. Previously, due to the pressure and breakdown they felt, these grown men had been forced to vent their emotions on a little girl; they both loved and feared Yosano Akiko. But now that everything had settled, they could go back, and they knew their actions had been extreme.
So they regained the affection they had for the little girl when she first arrived, and felt a deep sense of guilt.
Yosano Akiko was conscripted to the battlefield by Mori Ōgai, but she herself had no parents and no relatives.
“Jingzi, you may still hate me, but I still have to tell you, your ability is very powerful, powerful enough to turn the tide of battle. So, you definitely won't be let off so easily by the government.” Even if it wasn't him, someone else would take advantage of her ability unless she has the ability to protect herself.
“Akiko, do you want to go to Yokohama too? My home is in Yokohama. It’s a concession there. Although the situation is chaotic and a bit dangerous, it’s at least a place of freedom for someone with superpowers like you.” Tachihara understood Mori Ougai’s meaning and gave Yosano Akiko an analysis of the situation in Yokohama.
Yosano Akiko gave Mori Ougai a deep look, then nodded, agreeing to their suggestion.
"I'll go to Yokohama with you."
"So, you're the only one left, Mukuro! What are you going to do?" Mori Ougai looked at Rokudo Mukuro.
"Dr. Mori, can I go to Yokohama with you? I still have money on me, and I can support myself once we get there!" Rokudo Mukuro looked at Mori Ougai, determined to go with them. After all, no matter how you looked at it, these people were the most useful!
Mori Ougai looked at Rokudo Mukuro and smiled enigmatically: "Of course!" Even if someone with an unknown identity, abilities, and motives is a threat, keeping him by your side is the wisest thing to do.
The two people, one big and one small, looked at each other and smiled.
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Mori Ōgai was stripped of all his positions by the government and chose to be exiled to Yokohama.
At this moment, he was holding Alice's hand with one hand and was about to reach out to Yosano Akiko with the other, but she shook him off, and Rokudo Mukuro was even less likely to give him any face.
"Rintaro is now really unemployed, what should we do?" Alice said with some distress.
"Don't worry, Alice-chan~ I promise I won't let you go hungry!"
"Dr. Mori, watch your image when you're out! I just saw a lot of people staring at you, and they even suspected you were kidnapping a child," Rokudo Mukuro said slowly from the side.
Mori Ougai touched his stubble-covered chin, then looked at his white lab coat, and felt that there was nothing wrong with him!
"Oh dear! I'm hungry, Akiko-neechan and Alice, let me treat you to some cakes!" Rokudo Mukuro's eyes lit up when he saw a cake shop. He hadn't had these delicious sweets in a long time and missed them terribly.
Upon hearing Rokudo Mukuro's words, the two little girls, unable to resist the temptation of the desserts, rushed into the cake shop with Rokudo Mukuro.
Mori Ōgai was left standing behind Er Kang, waiting a minute. He was really broke right now, and he was afraid that after this meal he would have to stay in the shop to wash dishes.
Forget it, lolis are the treasures of the world. I'm willing to sacrifice myself for them! Mori Ougai composed himself and followed them in fearlessly.
As soon as he entered, he discovered that the three children had already ordered a table full of small cakes, of different styles and flavors, the sweet taste of which made his mouth water.
Mori Ougai tried to argue a little more: "Can we finish all this food?"
"Take away any leftovers!" Rokudo Mukuro exuded extravagance.
"Useless Rintaro! These were all bought by Mukuro-kun!" Alice squinted as she savored the food in her mouth.
Yosano Akiko has completely surrendered. She originally thought she had just saved a child in distress, but who knew that the child was not only a powerful esper, but also a rich tycoon with a black card!
"Mukuro-chan~ Where did you get this money?" Mori Ougai looked at him with surprise. If making money is so easy, why not take him under your wing? He's desperately short of cash right now, to the point where he'd almost sell himself.
Rokudo Mukuro smiled without saying a word. Was he going to tell Mori Ougai that he had mastered the correct use of illusion magic, that he had used illusion magic to find a high-ranking Japanese government official on Tokyo Island, controlled him and made him facilitate the withdrawal of troops, and also controlled him to obtain an unlimited black card?
These things are hard to say, and mystery is what makes a man more attractive!
Mori Ougai saw that Rokudo Mukuro didn't speak or ask any questions, but just gave him a deep look.
A note from the author:
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The correct way to use illusion magic is to rob the rich and help the poor, making your own life easier!
Poor Dr. Sen has already shed tears of envy.
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