End of Days Game: I'm the Only One Who Can See the Hidden Cues

The mayor of Valley City deliberated for a long time to ensure his plan was flawless.

After confirming that his plan would at least succeed in its initial stages, the mayor finally began to take action.

The first part of his plan was, of course, to figure out a way to get Jeremy to target Kean's subordinates.

He started by seeking out Kean's subordinate.

When the mayor approached him, Kean's subordinate was still visibly furious. He didn't even bother to look directly at the mayor.

"Are you still upset with me? Do you honestly think there's anything wrong with what I said?" the mayor asked, his tone slightly casual.

"Of course, there's nothing wrong with what you said. How could someone as clever as you possibly say anything wrong?" Kean's subordinate replied, his tone laced with sarcasm.

Though his words seemed to agree with the mayor, in reality, they were mocking him.

"I can understand your anger, but I also hope you can understand my current situation," the mayor continued. "First and foremost, I need to ensure Valley City's safety. Only then can I focus on dealing with Jeremy.

"If Valley City's safety can't even be guaranteed, how can I have the peace of mind to take action against Jeremy? But rest assured, if you decide to take the initiative against Jeremy, I won't stand in your way. In fact, I'll provide support for you behind the scenes."

These words from the mayor caused a significant shift in Kean's subordinate's mood.

Kean's subordinate asked with a hint of doubt, "You'll really help me? But you were just negotiating with Jeremy not long ago. Why would you now offer to help me deal with him?"

Although Kean's subordinate wasn't particularly intelligent, he was still capable of identifying the contradiction in the situation.

The mayor let out a sigh.

"My negotiations with Jeremy were only to keep him placated. By keeping him off guard, it ensures that you'll have the chance to deliver a fatal blow in secret."

This explanation made Kean's subordinate suddenly realize what was going on.

"So, you've been plotting this all along! Why didn't you tell me earlier? If you had let me in on it from the start, I wouldn't have opposed your plan at all!"

Kean's Subordinate Expresses Slight Resentment

Kean's subordinate couldn't help but feel a bit resentful. He thought the mayor of Valley City should have disclosed the entire plan to him earlier.

"I couldn't tell you ahead of time!" the mayor explained. "If I had told you in advance, Jeremy might have found out about our plan! After all, Jeremy was initially wary of me.

"Now that I've gained his trust, it's safe to share the plan with you. He won't suspect anything now because he no longer has any defenses against me. There's no way he'd expect me to secretly support his enemy."

The mayor of Valley City finally laid out his reasoning.

In truth, his explanation was nothing more than sophistry. If Jeremy had overheard this conversation, he would never have believed it.

But Kean's subordinate did.

Not only did he believe it, but he also saw this as an opportunity to strike a decisive blow against Jeremy.

"Your Honor, you're truly brilliant! I'll start preparing for battle immediately. I'll make sure Jeremy pays the price very soon!"

Kean's subordinate had long been planning to make a move against Jeremy.

The only reason he hadn't acted yet was due to the mayor of Valley City's previous objections and Kean's sudden new orders.

Now that the mayor had given his consent and Kean's latest orders didn't explicitly forbid him from acting against Jeremy, there was no reason to delay.

As he was about to leave, the mayor of Valley City called out to him.

"Don't rush! Even if you attack Jeremy now, it's likely he won't be able to respond perfectly. However, Jeremy is still incredibly formidable. We need a flawless plan for a sneak attack on him."

These words from the mayor convinced Kean's subordinate.

He nodded emphatically.

"Since you've said so, does that mean you already have the perfect plan for a sneak attack?"

"Of course! I've already prepared a foolproof plan! All I need is your cooperation," the mayor said with a confident smile.

Kean's subordinate answered without hesitation, "Of course, I'll give you my full support! I'll carry out your plan exactly as you've outlined!"

And so, Kean's subordinate once again joined forces with the mayor of Valley City.

The mayor proceeded to lay out his plan in full detail.

Kean's Subordinate Felt Very Pleased

Kean's subordinate was extremely pleased, as he believed the mayor of Valley City's plan was certain to succeed.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

The next morning, early at dawn, the mayor of Valley City sent someone to stand outside Jeremy and Ritchie's room. Explore stories on empire

"Gentlemen, the mayor requests your presence. He would like you both to accompany him to inspect the defense positions outside Valley City. He hopes you can offer suggestions on how to reinforce the defenses."

In the face of this invitation from the mayor, Jeremy and Ritchie had no choice but to accept.

The two of them followed the mayor to the defense positions just outside Valley City.

"The overall condition of the defense positions is good. While there are some areas that need improvement, I think the soldiers of Valley City have done a solid job," Jeremy said with a smile to the mayor.

The mayor was very pleased with this response. He nodded with a broad smile. "With your words, I can rest easy. Although you and your companions previously helped us fend off the monster attack, that doesn't mean Valley City is safe yet."

"I understand," Jeremy responded, continuing along with the mayor's train of thought. "You mentioned earlier that Valley City will face another monster attack in a few days. My companions and I will be ready for the battle."

However, at this point, the mayor lowered his voice.

"I'm not talking about that!" he whispered. "I've noticed that there have been some individuals moving in and out of Valley City under the radar. Their presence seems to be for some hidden purpose.

"Since you and your companions arrived in Valley City, the frequency of these individuals' movements has increased. I believe they will target you. You and your companions must be on your guard."

The mayor's warning shocked Jeremy.

After hearing the mayor's words, Jeremy immediately scanned his surroundings.

Just as the mayor had said, there were indeed some people lurking nearby, moving in a manner that was far from ordinary.

The mayor, in this seemingly offhand way, had inadvertently revealed an important piece of information.

Jeremy and Ritchie's Quick Response

Jeremy immediately glanced at Ritchie, and Ritchie understood the message that Jeremy was silently conveying.

Both of them instantly prepared for battle.

In the next moment, several figures suddenly sprang out from concealed positions.

These figures were armed with powerful weapons, and their obvious target was Jeremy and the mayor.

Jeremy quickly spoke to the mayor of Valley City.

"We're under attack! The information you provided is extremely important! The upcoming battle should be handled by me and my companions."

With that, Jeremy engaged the attackers head-on.

Using the abilities of *The King of Time and Space*, Jeremy teleported the closest enemy far away.

He then used a Portal to appear behind one of the attackers.

The teamwork between Jeremy and Ritchie was flawless. In less than fifteen minutes, they had defeated all the enemies.

During the fight, some of the attackers, realizing they couldn't win, chose to flee.

Although Jeremy and Ritchie didn't manage to capture all the enemies, they did manage to catch two of them.

The rest of the fleeing enemies were severely injured by Jeremy and Ritchie.

"Mayor!" Jeremy said directly to the mayor of Valley City, "Get your soldiers to capture these two! They should be interrogated. The information you get from them could be crucial to us, especially since we've also been threatened by them."

The mayor nodded.

"Don't worry! I'll make sure Major Joseph interrogates them immediately. All the intelligence he gathers will be sent to both you and me."

Here is the English translation, carefully localized for a more natural tone:

"I must also express my gratitude to you. If it weren't for you being here, I would have likely faced a life-threatening situation. You not only saved Valley City, but you also saved me. After this, I will do everything I can to help you."

The mayor of Valley City spoke these words with a very sincere tone.

Jeremy smiled and nodded, seemingly acknowledging the mayor's words.

"There's no need for us to stay here any longer. Thank you and your companions for accompanying me to inspect the defense positions outside Valley City. You can go back and rest now. I must hurry back to City Hall to take care of other matters."

With that, the mayor of Valley City and Jeremy returned to the city.

The mayor escorted Jeremy and Ritchie to their accommodations.

Jeremy and Ritchie watched as the mayor of Valley City drove off.

Once the car carrying the mayor disappeared from sight, the smile on Jeremy's face quickly faded. His expression turned serious and solemn.

Ritchie was stunned by the sudden shift in Jeremy's demeanor.