Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO
Chapter 2361; Infiltration!
The Canaan region.
“Mr. Zelinsky, I don’t think the marshal lands you prepared will trap Emmanuel for long!” A voice came from behind as soon as Ezra confidently made the statement, instantly pouring cold water on his enthusiasm! He glanced in the direction of the voice. It turned out to be Gautier.
Gautier wore a slight smile on his face as he walked over with a strange pen in his hand. “Sorry, I hope I’m not interrupting anything between you two. But I have discovered something very interesting!”
Both Ezra and Magnus said nothing, simply staring at the pen in his hand silently.
“During the day, the ink from this pen is inviable. Nothing you write or draw can be seen. However, the same ink will gradually emit light once night falls!” Gautier announced with a smug look at the father and son before him, “Didn’t you used to enjoy playing with these kinds of toys, Mr. Magnus?”
Ezra shot a glare at Magnus, immediately realizing what his son had done.
Brimming with self-satisfaction. Gautier continued, “It make sense that whoever prepares the marshalands must leave a path for themselves to pass through. Otherwise, they will drown in the swamp themselves. With the impressive mobility of the Wolf Warrior Unit, it will not take long for them to pave a road through the swamp as long as they can find the path!”
Magnus laughed and adjusted his glasses in amusement when he heard those words. “You seem capable than Teddy, Mr. Verkade!”
“Haha! It is a great honor to receive praise from you, Mr. Magnus!” Gautier laughed boisterously.
Everything seemed to have gone back to the way it was before, yet the feeling was completely different now. Being such a sensitive and meticulous person, how could Magnus fail to notice the contrast?
We have been standing on equal terms ever since he became Teddy’s successor. In fact, he even surpasses me certain aspects. So, why is he suddenly speaking in such a manner? Is it really just because the Saint has appeared?
Gautier added, “I should also thank you for your help, Mr. Magnus. Without your help Canaan would not have become the burial ground for Emmanuel and his army!”
“Oh? What do you mean?” Magnus asked smoothly.
Similarly, Ezra furrowed his brows. Did Gautier not only see though Magnus’ tricks but also manipulate the situation to his own advantage? Is the younger generation nowadays so outstanding?
Gautier did not answer the question directly. On the contrary, he turned to Ezra and smiled. “Mr. Zelinsky, I’ve already had our joint forces set up an ambush along the main route leading to the eastern region of Canaan. Emmanuel will certainly be surprised when his army arrives!”
“Good!” Ezra immediately gave Gautier a thumbs-up sign. “No wonder Teddy values you so much! I understand why he even brought you to Zovince to serve as his lieutenant. You are truly talented!”
“You flatter me, Mr. Zelinsky of the Five Sages!” Gautier bowed and cupped his hands, displaying great humility.
“Have you encountered somebody recently?” In the end, Magnus could not curb his curiosity.
Gautier seemed slightly taken aback by the question. Likewise, Ezra’s expression showed sign of astonishment!
“Let me guess!” Magnus resumed his analysis of the situation. “Based on how you referred to my father as ‘Mr. Zelinsky of the Five Sages,’ the person you met must also be one of the Five Sages! Am I right?”
Gautier was shocked for the second time in a row. In fact, his body even trembled slightly! I understand now! Magnus hadn’t seen me interacting with the Five Sages! He deduced my encounter purely through his wisdom! This guy would be terrifying if he were an enemy!
“Hahaha…” All of a sudden, he burst into laughter. It took a while before he managed to compose himself once more. “It is exactly as you deduced! What’s more, it is the newly appointed member of the Five Sages replacing Teddy Tanner, the Chess Sage!”
Ezra was stunned by those words. That was because even he did not know the identity of the newly appointed Chess Sage. An inexplicable feeling of unease began to grow in his heart.
“I see!” In the next moment, Magnus shot out questions in rapid-fire succession. “Is he from Chanaea? Or a foreigner? I am really impressed by the infiltration methods of the Eagle Nation. I can’t believe they even managed to win you over so quickly, Mr. Verkade!”
Gautier guffawed. “Haha! I am grateful for the Eagle nation’s regard for me! It proves my power and influence. As for the identity of the newly appointed Chess Sage. I’m afraid I can’t disclose the information yet!”
Looking at the other party’s jubilant expression, Magnus smiled quietly.
Gautier suggested with a pointed look at Ezra. “Alright! I had some food and wine prepared earlier. Let’s move to higher ground. We can enjoy a drink as we wait for Emmanuel and his men to walk into their deaths!”
“Okay!” Ezra immediately agreed. “Magnus, let us have a good chat tonight. I sincerely hope you can help me. Together with Mr. Verkade, we shall create an era that belongs to us!”
Magnus smiled but said nothing. Needless to say, he was aware that Gautier and Ezra were scheming to prevent him from secretly informing Emmanuel about their plans. That was why he could only nod and play along. If he ignored their intentions again, he would suffer terrible consequences!
A short while later, the three of them climbed to a higher ground and leisurely shared a conversation together. Ezra and Gautier kept a close eye on Magnus. They wanted to ensure that the latter could not make any secret moves, much less make contact with Emmanuel.
It was not until the sky began to brighten that Magnus vaguely caught sight of the situation in the eastern region of Canaan.
“Haha! What do you think about the ambush we prepared, Mr. Magnus?” Stepping closer to Magnus, Gautier proceeded to explain in delight. “After coming out of the marshlands, Emmanuel will have to pass through the rugged mountain roads in the eastern region to enter Canaan.
“Meanwhile, our troops will be attacking them from behind. While they being bombarded by various landmines and artillery strikes, their retreat will suddenly be blocked off. Oh, how exciting it would be! Just thinking about it is exhilarating!”
“That scene will be thrilling indeed!” Even Magnus smiled slightly at the thought.
“I admit that I am far inferior to you in terms of military strategy, Mr. Magnus. That is why I would like to ask for your confirmation, do you think our plan will succeed?” All of a sudden, Gautier’s expression becomes serious.
Before Magnus could respond, Ezra affirmed the statement with great confidence. “Seeing as Emmanuel only managed to pass through the marshlands by following the map prepared by Magnus, there is only one route for him to take.
“It is inevitable that he will fall into the ambush! I must praise you for your amazing counter-strategy, Mr. Verkade! It truly demonstrates your ability as a master strategist!”
“Haha! You flatter me, Mr. Zelinsky!” Gautier laughed even louder.
What kind of person was Ezra Zelinsky? He was a cunning old fox who could even outsmart Magnus Zelinsky! Naturally, Gautier felt extremely accomplished to receive praise from such a person.
“Magnus, you should contact Mr. Orunis once Emmanuel is dead! We need to cooperate with Eagle Nation and gain their support to launch a counterattack on Chanaea!” Ezra repeated his earlier sentiment. The look in his eyes was sharper than before. It was the last chance he was offering to Magnus!
Contrary to expectations, Magnus shook his head with a smile. “Father, Emmanuel will not die. The ones who will die are us!”
“What?”
Those words startled Gautier, who had been brimming with confidence just moments before! Having escaped death at the hands of Emmanuel countless times, he was certain he would be the last one standing at the end. He had even outsmarted Magnus, so how could he lose to Emmanuel?
At that moment, a figure leaped into view.
“Who is it?”
Unexpectedly, Gautier was the most surprised of the three, even though his cultivation was higher than Magnus’ but lower than Ezra’s. That was because Magnus had already predicted the arrival of a messenger.
Although Ezra noticed the presence earlier that Gautier, he never imagined that the person who arrived would be Rudy Hebert! A sense of foreboding filled him. His usual calm demeanor vanished as he demanded coldly, “Why are you here?”