Armor-Piercing Munition: Face Me, Carbon-Based Monster!-Chapter 253 - 105: Skilled Actor

Half an hour later, Jin Zhong entered the manor where He Shuo and his companion were located.

Upon seeing He Shuo’s serious expression tinged with a hint of ferocity, he immediately realized that today’s matter was probably not so simple.

"Sit."

He Shuo pointed to a chair nearby. After Jin Zhong hesitated slightly and sat down, He Shuo continued:

"Let’s get straight to the point."

"The reason I called you here today is to ask you one thing."

"Do you know what a ’beast tide’ is?"

The moment these words were spoken, Jin Zhong’s expression changed immediately.

He stared directly at He Shuo opposite him, did not answer, but instead asked:

"You... already know, don’t you?"

"Whether we know or not is not important. What’s important is whether you know."

He Shuo slightly frowned, then said:

"Don’t beat around the bush with me. Answer what I ask directly."

"I am now representing the Huaxia Army. I hope you can recognize your position."

"... I know about the beast tide."

Jin Zhong nodded helplessly.

He was somewhat dissatisfied with He Shuo’s "high and mighty" tone, but he was helpless.

What could he do?

Now he was the uncrowned king of the entire Jinling City, even the entire Southern Region.

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----The beast tide has appeared.

Seeing that He Shuo did not continue to question, Jin Zhong slowly began to speak after a pause:

"I know about the beast tide, but my understanding is very limited."

"I only know that it is an extremely terrifying disaster."

"Many monsters will gather and aim to destroy the greatest threat to them."

"150 years ago, the former Mimic Heretics were ended by such a beast tide."

"If this is what you are asking about, then this is all I know."

"Are there any other questions?"

After Jin Zhong finished speaking, He Shuo gently nodded.

He looked directly into Jin Zhong’s eyes, trying to detect any flaw in the other’s gaze.

But clearly, Jin Zhong spoke these words with utmost candor.

Even Fu Xi’s real-time emotion detection system showed that his credibility reached over 70%.

Meaning, it’s possible he was hiding some information, but he was unlikely to be lying.

That also meant that the basic information he knew about the beast tide was consistent with what the Ring Chamber of Commerce knew.

With this in mind, He Shuo continued to ask:

"Second question: Has the Mechanical God Sect anticipated the impending beast tide?"

"The beast tide is about to happen?"

Jin Zhong was stunned.

"Where did you get this information?"

The astonishment in his demeanor didn’t seem fake, and even before He Shuo could answer, he impatiently asked:

"Have you obtained accurate intelligence? What signs are there?"

"This is a big deal----this concerns not just you, but all of humanity on the wasteland!"

"No matter what conflicts exist between our two organizations, on this matter, we must cooperate!"

"I know you are strong, but the beast tide is not easy to handle."

"At least, in the records I’ve seen, this is a disaster that... humans cannot possibly contend with!"

"Monsters need to be eliminated, civilians need evacuation, and even cities need to consider relocation... We have a lot to do, and acting a day earlier could save many more lives!"

Jin Zhong’s urgent tone left He Shuo somewhat taken aback.

This display of concern... really didn’t seem like he was forewarned.

That makes sense.

From the various past encounters with this officer, although he was a blindly loyal religious figure, he maintained a rather simple sense of justice.

Especially in facing monsters, his stance was quite clear.

Otherwise, back at the Anqing Ruins, he wouldn’t have been able to peacefully part ways with our team.

Perhaps this can be leveraged to obtain the necessary information?

Considering this, He Shuo quickly organized his thoughts and said:

"What you’re asking is actually what I want to ask you."

"We have indeed received information suggesting that a beast tide might occur soon."

"But the information is rather vague, with no specific directions, which severely affects our judgment."

"We need more detailed information, and in this regard... perhaps only you all can assist us."

After He Shuo finished speaking, Jin Zhong exhaled a long breath.

After pondering briefly, he said:

"I will do my best to assist."

"I will report this information to the Holy Hall, and then have the Archbishop convey it to the Saint."

"They might have more detailed information and be able to provide you with necessary support."

"No matter what, the monsters are our common enemy, we..."

"Hold on a moment."

He Shuo interrupted Jin Zhong.

At this moment, a risky idea formed in his mind.

Jin Zhong’s previous proposal to "seize Jinling City" had already demonstrated that in extreme situations, he could "betray the church to uphold true faith".

So now, when the crisis happens again, and when his faith once more clashes with the church’s actions, will he make the same choice?

If he will, then it’s killing two birds with one stone.

He can use this "leverage" to completely detach him from the Mechanical God Sect, winning him over to our side.

At the same time, it can make him face reality, gradually unraveling his faith.

If he won’t...

It won’t cause significant loss to our side either.

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