Magicless Extra: The Villain’s Survival Method – Chapter 162.2

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔𝟐.2: 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 (7)

In Kaifeng County, Henan Province:

Here, the summoned Archduke of Plague, Phaast, was in command of his forces, taking control of the area.

【You’ve worked hard. 】

“Not at all, Your Grace.”

【Here is the promised power.】

Phaast held out the demon essence of plague, and Guo Fucheng, the plague worshiper who had made a significant contribution to summoning Fast, respectfully accepted it. After absorbing the demon essence, Guo Fucheng instantly transformed into a high-ranking demon and became even more loyal to Phaast.

Guo Fucheng, now a high-ranking demon, sought out the governors and military commanders of each province who were still resisting the plague demons.

“Aren’t you Governor Guo of Henan Province? But. . . your appearance. . .”

【It’s been a while, Governor Qing.】

The person Guo Fucheng was meeting was Qing Zhengming, the governor of Anhui Province, which bordered Henan Province. Governor Qing Zhengming had taken direct command of the provincial defense force after the death of the Anhui Province military commander.

【Governor Qing, I won’t beat around the bush. Will you join us?】

“Are you asking me to betray the ancestors and the nation and side with the chaos demons?”

【Precisely.】

“Ha! You dare to utter such words that would anger Confucius and Mencius.”

【This power of evil is the truth of the world and the only philosophy, even more so than Confucius and Mencius.】

Governor Guo Fucheng then enveloped his hand in demonic power and extended it towards the wall next to him. The wall crumbled, crushing the soldiers stationed behind it.

【With just a light swing, dozens of soldiers were injured, weren’t they? If you surrender to the Archduke of Plague along with them, you can all save your lives.】

“If I want to live a humble life. . . surrendering would be the right choice. . . but I can never live as a servant of demons. Governor Guo, I apologize, but I will never surrender. And everyone gathered here shares the same sentiment.”

As he said, the soldiers surrounding them glared at the chaos demon Guo Fucheng with determined expressions, as if they were already prepared to die.

【Must you refuse the offer of wine and choose punishment instead?】

“Actions speak louder than words. I have nothing more to say to you.”

With those words, Governor Qing Zhengming drew two pistols from his bosom, aimed them at Governor Guo Fucheng, and pulled the triggers.

Bang! Bang!

However, the two bullets vanished before they could reach Guo Fucheng’s body, which was enveloped in demonic power. Guo Fucheng then smiled cruelly and said,

【You fools are truly stubborn. If you insist on dying, then it’s only natural to grant your wish!】Kwaaang!

Guo Fucheng unleashed his demonic power, instantly blowing away everyone around him. The soldiers stationed near the governor’s office then launched a simultaneous attack.

Rat-a-tat-tat! Rat-a-tat-tat!

【Do you think you can do anything to me with just that?】

The plague demonic power emitted by Guo Fucheng. . . The soldiers killed by it rose again as zombies and began to bite their former comrades who had once shared meals and hardships.

In an instant, Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province, descended into chaos. The Anhui Province Defense Force, which had barely survived the plague, fought desperately against the demons. However, as the number of zombies continued to increase, they were eventually overwhelmed.

“Retreat! Retreat!”

Qing Mingyuan, the son of Governor Qing Zhengming and the Minister of War of Anhui Province, led the soldiers out of Hefei and towards Xiaohu. Boats had been prepared at Xiaohu in case of emergency, and those who boarded them quickly crossed Xiaohu and reached the Yangtze River.

The zombies that arrived late at Xiaohu could only stand there, watching the retreating Anhui Province Defense Force.

【Tsk, you fools. . . Did you think you could defy the Archduke and survive? You will soon regret it. When the plague destroys this world and the Archduke establishes a new world, you will all fall beneath the plague!】

Governor Guo Fucheng immediately moved to Jiangsu Province, located east of Anhui Province. There, he similarly tried to persuade the governor and the military commander of Jiangsu Province to join him. However, only the governor succumbed to his persuasion, while the military commander, like Governor Qing, chose to fight to the death.

Eventually, the Jiangsu Province Defense Force collapsed, and the governor of Jiangsu Province absorbed the demon’s essence given by Guo Fucheng, embarking on the path of a demon.

With the population already depleted due to the plague, even the remaining survivors were now under threat. . . Meanwhile, the Emperor of the Great Zhou Empire holed up in Sichuan Province, seeking safety by sealing off only a few passes.

“The world is truly in its end times. The Emperor, that bastard, abandoned his people and fled to Sichuan with all the warriors to save his own skin. Those who try to protect the country are losing their foothold and falling one by one. . . and the officials who received foreign aid are finally showing their ambitions. . . If this isn’t the end times, then what is?”

“Your Excellency, I fear someone might hear you.”

“Who would hear and spread rumors in these times? Even if they did, our esteemed Emperor wouldn’t be so neglectful of his own safety as to send someone all the way here.”

“Ugh. . .”

“Anyway, it seems the governor of Xinjiang Province has already chosen his path.”

“Then, what do you plan to do, Your Excellency?”

“With the Guangxi Province and Fujian Province defense forces gathered here in Guangdong. . . it wouldn’t be difficult for me to declare the founding of a new nation as well.”

“Do you really intend to stage a revolution?”

“Well, if the governor of Xinjiang Province declares independence and establishes a new nation, I plan to follow suit.”

“So, if the governor of Xinjiang Province remains silent, you will do the same, Your Excellency?”

“The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. Why should I take the initiative and become the Emperor’s target? More importantly, how many ronin have we hired from the Yue Kingdom?”

In response to the words of Feng Guozhang, the governor of Guangdong Province, Wu Peifu, the Minister of Revenue who assisted him, replied,

“We have gathered about 1,000. Their skills are only first-rate, but. . . it’s better than nothing.”

“Tsk, that Emperor bastard took all the warriors with him to save himself. . . Anyway, let’s observe the situation a little longer.”

And soon, the news that Feng Guozhang had been waiting for arrived.

Zhu Yuanji, the governor of Xinjiang Province, established the Qin state with Chang’an in Shaanxi Province as its capital. He then proclaimed himself the King of Qin and declared Shaanxi Province, parts of Henan Province, Gansu Province, Qinghai Province, and Xinjiang Province as the territory of the Qin state.

In response, the Emperor immediately demanded that Zhu Yuanji apologize and come to Sichuan Province to seek forgiveness, promising to spare his life. . . However, Zhu Yuanji refused the Emperor’s order, stating that he would not listen to the commands of an Emperor who abandoned his people and fled to save himself.

In the end, Zhu Shangluo flew into a rage and vowed to subjugate him. . . However, the Qin state currently had a much larger army, and the situation prevented them from engaging in internal conflict.

“Hehehe, good. We should start preparing soon as well.”

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