386 The Truth Behind the Invasion (2/2)
Councilman Zhu Meng glanced at Li Tian and asked in a serious tone, ”Elder Li Tian, you sound like you know something?”
”My subordinate Leng Qing has learned the truth of the plague from several young and brave Magicians. It wasn't a natural disaster, but man-made!” said Elder Li Tian in a heavy tone.
The plague was not a natural disaster, it was man-made!
The words echoed in the meeting room, leaving everyone in astonishment.
”Elder Li Tian, what do you possibly mean by that?” asked Army Advisor Yun Feng curiously.
”Surely everyone knows that the source of the outbreak at West Fortress was the blood serums that were transported here from White Town. The blood serums contain a kind of Diseased Blood retrieved from the Malicious Epidemic Rats. As the virus broke out in the patients' bodies, it eventually turned into an epidemic disease...” said Li Tian.
The goateed Councilman Luo Mian interrupted before Li Tian could finish, ”Our first priority now is to deal with the White Magic Falcons. We should worry about the plague later.”
Elder Li Tian glanced at the guilty-conscious Councilman Luo Mian and said with a hollow laugh, ”Everyone might not know this, but the White Magic Falcons are only invading us because of the plague!
”The Malicious Epidemic Rats are the White Magic Falcon's favorite food. Also, they can utilize the Diseased Blood of the Malicious Epidemic Rats to improve their bloodline!
”Therefore, when the White Magic Falcons smell the Malicious Epidemic Rats, they hunt them down at all costs. Many people in the city are infected, thus the blood in their bodies has become the Diseased Blood of the Malicious Epidemic Rats!”
Li Tian paused for a brief moment, his gaze never leaving Councilman Luo Mian. Everything was happening because of his greed, yet he was still inside the meeting room while Vice Elder Wang Yi had become his scapegoat. He had also put the blame on the Black Totem Snake. Such an evil-hearted person, Li Tian felt a strong urge to execute the Councilman right on the spot!
”The White Magic Falcons have launched such a heavy attack because they assume every infected patient is a Malicious Epidemic Rat, a delicacy, a resource that will make them stronger!” Elder Li Tian finished furiously.
The others were absolutely astounded when they finished hearing his words.
”Are you telling me that the White Magic Falcons are only attacking us because they are targeting the people affected by the plague?” Councilman Zhu Meng asked in disbelief.
”That's right! Didn't you realize that the White Magic Falcons are not trying to destroy the fortress? After we moved all the infected from White Town and the fortress to Hangzhou City, the demon beasts have already set their eyes on the city instead!” Li Tian said heavily.
Hangzhou was currently in a grave situation. Li Tian could not care less about sparing anyone's sensibilities. He was determined to reveal Councilman Luo Mian's conspiracy to everyone during the meeting, so they would realize the true cause of the battle!
As a Magician, Li Tian strongly believed that every Magician had the obligation of stopping the demon beasts from infiltrating their territory with their lives at stake, but it did not mean that the Magicians would have to sacrifice their precious lives for a man-made disaster resulting from one man's greed!