Chapter 273: Chen Ye: I Keep My Word

When people do bad things, they don’t feel the hardship, nor do they feel tired.

They’ll even willingly pay out of pocket at moments like that.

Chen Ye immediately grabbed the radio.

“Hello, hello…”

Inside the Apocalyptic Fortress’s cockpit.

Little Dezi was still staring intently at the road ahead.

Actually, given the Apocalyptic Fortress’s configuration,

the current mountain path, while somewhat dangerous,

was still manageable.

Moreover, the configuration of this Apocalyptic Fortress was beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

Although it wasn’t a Wonder, this Apocalyptic Fortress was already far stronger than most Wonders.

The puddles on the mountain road were growing deeper, which might affect Chen Ye and the others’ vehicles.

Even if they occasionally ran into bigger fallen trees or boulders blocking the way,

it wasn’t a problem for the Apocalyptic Fortress.

Besides, with Chen Ye and the others clearing the way,

the Apocalyptic Fortress’s driving became even easier.

It was just that those few people earlier had shown disrespect to His Majesty, which made Little Dezi extremely angry.

That was His Majesty, the most honored person under heaven.

Little Dezi was already planning how, once they reached a safe place, to let those people witness His Majesty’s authority.

These “commoners” and “country bumpkins” actually dared to ignore me?

To ignore me was to ignore His Majesty.

Unforgivable!!!

While thinking this,

a voice suddenly came through the radio.

Little Dezi froze, and before he could react the other side spoke again.

“Hello, hello…”

“I know you can hear my voice!”

“Can we make a deal?”

Little Dezi’s eyes flickered;

for a moment countless thoughts rose in his mind, but he still said:

“Hmph! You commoners, what do you want to say? Hurry up, I have things to do and no time to waste on your nonsense!”

Chen Ye bit his teeth, tamping down the urge to punch someone.

He adjusted his mood and continued, “How about this: your vehicle is more powerful than ours, why don’t you lead the way in front?”

If the Apocalyptic Fortress really led the convoy,

given the prestige of that vehicle, the upcoming travel would be much more convenient.

It was practically a moving fortress.

Any roadblocks could be flattened by that vehicle.

And it wasn’t slow either.

Little Dezi sneered.

“Country bumpkins are still country bumpkins, but you do have some sense. However, why should we lead the way and let you reap the benefits?”

He wasn’t stupid.

Chen Ye grumbled inwardly but continued, “You really don’t know how to handle things. Your supremely honored emperor, His Majesty, is now behind us. Does that make sense?”

“Does that suit his status?”

“If this gets out, people will say the emperor is trailing behind the convoy, taking shit with them. Listen to yourself, is that appropriate?”

“How dare you, you actually dare say His Majesty… His Majesty…”

Hearing Chen Ye, Little Dezi was also enraged for a moment.

But Little Dezi wasn’t so easily provoked by Chen Ye’s provocation.

He wasn’t an idiot.

Chen Ye hurried on, “Look, look, look, you got angry at just one word, but this is really happening now!”

“You can’t shut everyone up, but can you make them stop thinking that way?”

While Chen Ye spoke,

a large section of rock and trees slid down the hillside.

Chen Ye used Smoke Breath to simulate a wall, blocking the debris, and only then did the convoy pass smoothly.

As for the Apocalyptic Fortress, with so many wheels it didn’t even regard the falling rocks and trees.

It crushed straight through them.

The ground it passed over became exceptionally smooth, perfect for driving.

For the larger boulders, the Apocalyptic Fortress simply ground them down and plowed through.

Although the Apocalyptic Pickup Truck could smash some of those bigger stones with Impact,

there was no need here.

Compared to the Pickup’s collision ability, the Apocalyptic Fortress handled these rugged mountain roads with far more ease.

This was mainly thanks to its many wheels, like the legs of a centipede.

“You…”

The high, sharp voice of that eunuch was clearly exasperated.

“Stop, stop, eunuch, don’t be angry yet!”

“If you really care about your emperor’s reputation, you lead the way up front, and we commoners will follow behind your vehicle.”

“When we get out of here, we’ll tell everyone how awesome His Majesty is!”

Chen Ye began to coax.

There were several breaths over the radio from the other side.

Sure enough, those bastards had long since connected to the channel and were eavesdropping.

Chen Ye subtly turned the steering wheel;

the tire seemed to hit something and bounced high.

Chen Ye himself was tossed up a dozen centimeters.

The panel van and school bus behind also jolted and hopped forward.

“What trick are you planning, kid? Don’t think I’m stupid, this won’t fool me.”

“No, no, eunuch, you’re wrong to say that. We’re considering His Majesty!”

“Hmph, your suggestion isn’t impossible, but if you want us to lead the way, you must promise one condition.”

“Say it…”

Hatred suddenly shot out and embedded itself in a large tree beside the mountain track.

The willow branch contracted, pulling the vehicle body back into alignment.

“You must become a subject of His Majesty, otherwise don’t even think about us leading the way!”

“All right, no problem!”

Chen Ye agreed at once.

“You…”

Little Dezi didn’t expect Chen Ye to agree so readily.

The Pink-haired Girl’s mouth twitched;

she already guessed what Chen Ye was thinking.

Chu Che rubbed his thinning hair, reminding Xue Nan to drive carefully.

As for Ding Dong, she remained silent.

“No, you agreed too quickly, I don’t believe you!”

“Damn, what do you want me to do then?”

Chen Ye was a little annoyed—why was this guy so suspicious?

Was there no trust at all between people?

“You… swear it! Swear to become a subject of His Majesty, or may your intestines be ripped open and you die horribly!”

Swear?

Fine. Little Dezi couldn’t figure out how else to trust the man. Swearing was the most appropriate method in this situation.

He didn’t even know what kind of person the other side was.

“I swear. I will become a subject of His Majesty. If I break this, may my intestines be torn out and I die horribly!”

Chen Ye did not hesitate.

“You…”

There was a pause on the radio.

Little Dezi frowned;

how could the other side be so unhesitating?

Chen Ye grew anxious too;

the road was getting harder to pass, and he had to both haggle with this little eunuch and focus on driving.

Even with his activated Trait, he felt a bit flustered.

“Damn, you swear and yet you’re not convincing! What must I have you do to make me believe?”

“I… I don’t know either. But listen, even if you’re willing to join us, you must start from the lowest commoner rank.”

“Even if you’re a Superhuman, without merits you must work your way up step by step. No one’s going to hand you a general’s post right away.”

Commoner?

Again with commoner?

Chen Ye gritted his teeth. “Fine, I understand. I can accept that!”

“No, I already swore, and you still don’t agree?”

Little Dezi was still hesitant.

The whole process had gone too smoothly.

Another voice came through the radio.

“If you don’t trust me, then at least trust others. Ask them—ask my teammates whether I’m someone who keeps his word.”

“I’ve never cheated anyone;

I always keep my promises. Ask them! They’re all online right now!”