Embroidered Uniform Guard: I Can Plunder Talents

Chapter 499 - 139: Making the Most of My Last Moments Before Death Isn’t So Bad

After all, with this County Magistrate in charge, providing intel and information, there was naturally no way anything could go wrong.

Moreover.

Anytime the court had news of a crackdown on these water bandits, the County Magistrate would always relay the news ahead of time to those bandits, letting them lay low and hide in advance.

That’s also why.

The court had sent people to wipe out these water bandits more than once.

Yet almost every time, they never even caught sight of the bandits’ shadows.

They simply assumed it was because there were too many of them, never realizing there was a turncoat County Magistrate on their own side.

But this time.

He’d already tipped off the water bandits, told them the imperial boats would be passing through, told them to lay low and hide, thinking things would go smoothly as always, no problems whatsoever.

But the result?

Who knows if the bandits lost their minds or what.

They actually dared to attack the imperial boats head-on.

Not only did they rob the cargo, they murdered people too, slaying in the name of rebellion.

The moment the news came in.

The County Magistrate was stunned, even suspected the subordinate who’d brought the message was just trying to fool or prank him.

Otherwise, how could he bring back such ridiculous news?

It wasn’t until it was confirmed later that the County Magistrate felt like his nerves went numb.

They really rebelled?

What could be more absurd than this?

No, how could you people be so gutsy, what makes you think you can get away with it? You don’t honestly believe you can just hide on the water and rest easy, do you? Rebellion? You want to be emperor? Are you people brain-damaged?

After that.

The County Magistrate started to panic.

He never believed this bunch of lowlife water bandits could really pull off a rebellion; in the end, they’d definitely get caught.

And by the time the interrogation started.

Would these water bandits rat him out for working with them? If those up top believed he was in cahoots with the bandits—wouldn’t that be the end of the road?

He just wanted to use the water bandits to make some money, that’s all.

Honestly never thought.

This gang of bandits was going to cost him his life!

Now the Embroidered Uniform Guard was here, so catching those bandits was just a matter of time.

Talking about the Embroidered Uniform Guard’s punishments, each one more terrifying than the last; how could a rabble like those water bandits possibly hold up?

Them spilling intel about him, not surprising in the least.

He couldn’t possibly count on those bandits to be loyal and keep their mouths shut, right?

Damn it, if he’d known earlier, he’d never have worked with them—just a bunch of worthless idiots, damned bastards!

"Milord!"

At this moment, the registrar at his side suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

After thinking of something, he spoke up to the County Magistrate.

"Though we can’t deal with these Embroidered Uniform Guards, isn’t there a way to handle the water bandits?"

"Didn’t I already say? If I could deal with them, would I have needed any help from the Imperial City?"

How to deal with them?

That lot became water bandits for a reason; maybe not exactly top-tier hardmen, but certainly not people any ordinary fellow could handle.

If the County Magistrate actually had a way.

He’d have taken them out himself long ago—why would there ever have been need for the Embroidered Uniform Guard?

"No, Milord, what I mean is: If we can find a way to have the Embroidered Uniform Guard eliminate every last water bandit, with no survivors, then isn’t it true that no one would know a thing about your past dealings?"

"Hmm?"

Hearing this,

the County Magistrate fell quiet, arching his brow slightly.

Seemed like... this could work.

After all, if all the water bandits died, then nobody would know he’d been working with them, right?

But pulling that off wasn’t so easy either.

"Why would those Embroidered Uniform Guards listen to me?"

Given his position,

never mind Ye Liuyun, he couldn’t even command Ye Liuyun’s men.

And he still hoped someone would just do his bidding?

"Milord, money makes the world go round, does it not? There’s nobody who doesn’t crave some coin, not even a young Grandmaster!"

"..."

Again with the bribery.

Hadn’t he just sent a chest of silver notes to the tavern not long ago? Now he had to fork out more.

Just thinking about it,

the County Magistrate felt the pain in his flesh.

Noticing his superior’s distress and hesitation, the registrar quickly spoke up again.

"Milord, as long as you keep your position, there will always be chances to make money in the future. Compared to the profits ahead, losing a little cash now is nothing at all!"

He was worried the boss might be too stingy to go for it.

After all, the registrar knew: he and the County Magistrate were in this together—if the County Magistrate went down, so would he.

Only if the Magistrate was fine would the registrar keep his own head.

"Alright, enough! No need to say more, I get what you mean!"

Cutting him off before he could go on, the Magistrate waved a hand.

He wasn’t stupid.

This was all basic logic—how could he not get it?

As long as he stayed County Magistrate of Lishui City, there’d always be opportunities to rake in money. However much he spent now, he could make back later.

Thinking this over,

the Magistrate went silent for a moment, then finally looked up at the registrar.

"Have the things prepared!"

Of course.

Even if he could see the logic, it still hurt to part with the money.

"Yes, Milord!"

Seeing the boss agree, the registrar didn’t hesitate for even a second, responding instantly before heading off to do his job.