374 Its a Conspiracy! (1/2)
It was quiet and late at night. Two crimson moons hung in a corner in the night sky. The time was 3 am. In the dark woods, Edward Scissorhand and his large group of bandits went over the City Walls stealthily.
They met a few crazy construction workers who were building the City Walls at such unearthly hours. Did they not sleep?
To prevent them from sounding the alarm, the bandits ended their lives with arrows from a distance as they approached Victoria City silently.
As they fumbled in the dark, the original 20 minutes of walking on the path took double the time. Along the way, they met some scattered Humans, Fairies, and Elves who were looking for things. If Edward wasn't sure that his plan hadn't been leaked out, he would have suspected a mole on his side.
All of these Humans, Fairies, and Elves were silenced.
When Edward arrived at Victoria City with his bandit army, he witnessed a chaotic scene.
There were moving torches and shouting.
”Don't stop me. I want to be the first one to surrender! I want to become a slave! I'll follow Veteran Hoodlum's footsteps!”
”Nonsense! I'll be the first one to become a slave!”
”Don't be like that. The game is very realistic, so if you surrender and Victoria City and Duchess Lilo are captured, what will we do? Gosh! I'm excited just thinking about it.”
”You defecting trash, our For that night with Sherlock Guild will never yield!”
”For Victoria City! Buck up!”
”I want a white horse! I'll reserve a white horse!”
Edward gaped at his bandits. Who was the one who betrayed him?
Victoria City was well prepared. If he continued, he would be discovered. The stealth attack plan had failed. Though Edward was indignant, he had no choice but to order a retreat.
He waved his hand and whispered, ”Convey my orders. The rear will now lead. We're retreating!”
Before his adjutant had the chance to convey his order, he patted Edward's shoulder and pointed at the ground in front as he said softly, ”Boss, something isn't right…”
Edward turned his head and saw several figures in the woods. They were two Elves, two Humans, and a short Fairy.
The five looked at them from afar, and one of them walked closer and said, ”Sell us to the Slave Merchant, or we'll sound the alarm. We aren't threatening you, we'll bring the troops from Victoria City!”
Edward lifted his hand, and the bandits aimed their Bows at them. He then swung down his hand, and the five of them became like hedgehogs. Edward was emotionless as he let his bandits retreat slowly. Just then, he heard someone shout from behind, ”In the woods ahead! We were killed by their arrows! In the woods ahead! Hurry and charge!”
”Quick! Inform the rest on the forum. Call back all of the wandering members at the boundary! Don't let our horses escape!”
”Great Centenarian! Get your horse out and give chase!”
”What? My horse is extremely valuable!”
”I want to be a slave! Nobody can stop me!”
Edward gnashed his teeth. Did they not say that there was nobody around at 4 am? Were they not supposed to be at the Sighing Wilderness? How did they know he was coming?
Were those people that he killed before the bait to trap him? This was a conspiracy. Even if they lost tens of their members, they wanted Edward to fall into their trap! How terrifying!
Edward Scissorhand had thought of all possibilities. They were expecting his attack. The dying man's words were to lure him into attacking at this time. Edward Scissorhand understood why the dying man was full of smiles. This was now apparent!
That smile was his conspiracy!
Edward didn't know when they were discovered. Seeing the wavering torches, there was no need to remain hidden. He mounted his horse and pulled the reins.
Edward tried to lead the way and charge out, but there were too many of them, and they were well prepared. If Edward and his bandits were trapped, then it would be their end!
”Quick! We'll attack! We can win! All the slaves and wealth will be ours!” Edward kept his wits and shouted.