The Survival Rules of NPCs

Chapter 64: A Bold Plot....

"These people in Han Du, unable to get a spot in the legal team, start causing trouble."

On the way to Court No. 1, in the carriage, feeling the rumors circulating outside, Yu Nu Wugua immediately sensed the malice of the gossip.

"The rumors are getting more and more outrageous." The other female lawyers on the team frowned. "There are even rumors that the lady's child isn't Lord Martin's bloodline—completely baseless slander against the nobility! This news agency is going too far!"

"They didn't openly spread rumors," Yu Nu Wugua said coldly, glancing at the newspaper. "They analyzed the pros and cons from the perspective of the Empire's interests."

The newspaper clearly stated that Lady Eliza, as a Northern woman, was bold and unrestrained, lacking the traditions of Southern ladies. This statement immediately elevated the status of Southern noblewomen, unconsciously uniting them in rejecting this woman from the North. After all, Eliza had indeed been too dazzling at the Milan-Dille Ball, and many women didn't quite like this outsider.

The newspaper then subtly mentioned that the timing of the Lady's pregnancy coincided with the assassination of the city lord, which seemed too coincidental. Because of Eliza's special status, it hoped that the nobles would be extra cautious in dealing with such cases, otherwise there might be unnecessary infiltration in the outlying cities.

The message was veiled, without explicitly stating that Lady Eliza was a spy or that the child wasn't Martin's, yet it subtly conveyed this meaning, instantly igniting the public's righteous indignation. If it weren't for the sheriff's strict control, the carriage might have been pelted with rotten eggs.

"Han Du Hui?" Bright had heard this name in the intelligence reports. Since Rain Woman and the others had brought it up, he figured he might as well ask about it. So, he asked curiously, "What is Han Du Hui?"

After considering it for a moment, Yu Nu still talked about the situation in Han Du City, but her words retained the fact that it was a purely player-run organization.

Bright instantly understood. This player guild was quite shrewd. They actually infiltrated the world's circles by using news media and knew how to use gossip to steal traffic from traditional news agencies. They had completely applied modern experience to this world.

History has proven that traditional news simply can't compete with gossip. Ordinary people have little interest in serious topics like international politics, finance, and foreign trade. On the contrary, celebrity gossip, fashion magazines, and trending topics are more likely to attract attention.

I have to say, the founder of this guild really knows how to have fun.

"Why are they targeting us?" Bright asked the Rain Woman.

Rain Woman frowned, thought for a moment, and then honestly recounted how she had been ostracized.

Bright immediately understood. In other words, this time, because Rain Woman controlled the hiring of the legal team, and because of past grudges, the guild was being targeted, resulting in this kind of retaliation.

"Mr. Bright..." Rain Woman continued, "You might think that I didn't hire them because of personal grudges, but I still want to say that these people are very unreliable. Even if you let them join the team, they will cause trouble. Even if I give up the position of head lawyer, they will not stop. These Koreans... cough... these guys are sometimes very unreasonable."

Koreans? Bright was taken aback, then suddenly remembered the commander's name from the intelligence report. Park Young-joon?

At the time, I thought the name was awesome, really from the Korean Empire?

Is this game world a global server?

"I understand." Blatt nodded. "Eliza hired you as the lead lawyer because your abilities are recognized. Since she recognizes you, she won't doubt your execution rate. Just do your job with confidence. As for that Han guy, you don't need to worry about him."

"Thank you for your understanding." Yu Nu breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at the documents and said, "The Presiding Judge followed my advice and came to Mirandil discreetly. He is currently staying at the Mirandil Court of Justice. As our strongest witness, his safety shouldn't be a major issue. I also secretly contacted the Presiding Judge through a senior student in the academy, ostensibly to submit application materials, and received a definite answer. The connections in the capital have been established, and all preparations... are complete!"

"Very good!" Bright laughed. "Then I'll leave it to you."

As he answered, Bright took out his intelligence notebook to see if there was any new information, and his eyelids twitched as soon as he took it out.

These guys... they've got some nerve!

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"All the information is here."

In the law school club, Park Young-joon coldly accepted the materials handed to him by the vice president, whose hands were wrapped in bandages. At that moment, the vice president's hands trembled, and his eyes were filled with resentment.

She didn't have many resurrection opportunities left. Although she was the vice president, the limited supernatural resources were concentrated on the guild's top warriors. Even as the vice president, someone like her who followed the scholar path didn't have any chance to become a supernatural being. So even though her face was badly injured, she couldn't bear to use her last resurrection opportunity to restore her appearance.

But being naturally fond of beauty, she felt she would eventually break down if she continued to live with that distorted face.

"The intelligence was handled well..." Park Young-joon nodded slightly as he looked at the materials, a hint of seriousness in his eyes. "It seems that the North has broken with Eliza, even demanding that Mirandier hand her over. But the envoy they sent this time is quite interesting; he's actually this lady's rumored lover from her youth. It's said that she had to miscarry and marry far away because she was pregnant with his child!"

"The North has sent someone this time, and their seemingly tough stance is probably just a facade. Their real intention is to help Eliza secure the title. We need to organize people immediately and spread this word about this relationship before the trial!"

"yes!"

"The chairman is truly visionary!" Many core members expressed their deep admiration for Park Young-joon.

By integrating into the world through news media, one can not only gain a certain degree of influence, but also obtain a lot of intelligence. Over the years, Chairman Park has traveled all over the country and has actually established several news agencies outside of Milan Deer. Although the Han Metropolitan City in the north has not yet become a major force, it can still gather a lot of useful intelligence. At the beginning, many people opposed the chairman's expansion so extensively and suggested that he focus on managing Milan Deer.

It seems the president has a long-term vision; I never expected the information from outside the region to take effect so quickly!

Park Young-joon continued flipping through the materials, a slight smile playing on his lips. In his previous life, he had a background in journalism, so he naturally had to take advantage of his strengths. If it weren't for him, there would be no Han Du today.

His ambitions certainly extend beyond just Mirandil. Once his Han capital covers every region of the empire, he will begin employing the methods he used in his previous life to seize control of the entire media landscape. The era of print media was when news agencies held the greatest power, an era he missed in his previous life. In this world, he will use his modern experience to teach these natives a lesson in what media and the power of discourse truly mean!

"There's one more question..." A dark figure appeared out of nowhere. No one around was surprised by the figure, and even Park Young-joon didn't care that the guy was using his supernatural and elusive manner.

There's only one reason: he's the top player in Handu: Kim Hyun-woo!

"What did you find out this time?"

"There's something wrong with Osric, the chief judge of Holy Stone City."

"Oh?"

"He set off for Milandil before Eliza left Holy Stone City and now lives in the Judicial Bureau. As a local presiding judge, if it were just a transitional handover, there would be no need for him to come in person. Moreover, although he has reached retirement age, since the number of nobles in Holy Stone City is still undecided, there is no need for him to come to Milandil so early to socialize. I suspect he has other motives."

"What's your judgment?" Park Young-joon asked with a smile.

"He and Eliza are in cahoots!"

Why make this judgment?

"I've investigated. He's a low-key presiding judge because the deceased prosecutor, Lady, was too domineering. As an elderly man nearing retirement age, he sees no need to compete, especially since his background isn't particularly strong."

"But now that Lady Lydie is dead, if this city lord's wife has used some incentive to persuade him to testify, then this presiding judge would be a very valuable witness. If he also gains the support of the capital, he will play a decisive role!"

"Very good deduction!" Park Young-joon clapped: "Over the years, you have not only improved your level to keep up with Murong Yunji, but your thinking ability has also greatly improved. Very good."

"Thank you, Chairman."

"If I asked you to assassinate him, would you be confident in your abilities?"

Upon hearing this, not only the other guild members, but even Kim Hyun-woo himself was taken aback.

Assassination of nobles?

Are you crazy?

"Don't make a fuss, and don't take these native nobles too seriously." Park Young-joon said coldly, "We are the most special ones. We have the cost of countless trials and errors. What's the big deal about killing a judge with no connections? The situation is so chaotic now, and the north is also eyeing us covetously. As long as we don't get caught, there are plenty of people to take the blame for us."

Kim Hyun-woo remained silent. That's all well and good, provided he doesn't get caught.

"President, isn't this too risky?" someone couldn't help but ask. The reason why Han City is tolerated by nobles is because the president is clever and has accurately grasped the needs of those noble ladies who want to use them as a gossip media outlet to gain attention.

Although they are not respected by mainstream news agencies, at least they have achieved their goal. Their guild members are slowly gaining influence in noble circles. It is said that the guild leader has been favored by an earl and is very likely to be granted the position of viscount.

However, if it were revealed that they, Han Du, actually dared to assassinate nobles, especially nobles from the Ministry of Justice, their power would likely be wiped out in an instant.

"I have confidence in asking you to do this." Park Young-joon took out a black dagger.

"This is..." Kim Hyun-woo's pupils shrank. His intuition told him that this dagger was no ordinary weapon and could make the shadow power on his body boil.

Is this an epic?

No... this is a legendary item!

Where did the chairman get this kind of thing?