Chapter 18 Chapter Six Marcel.camare
The fugitives followed Marcelle.Behind Kamare, walk into a huge house.The room was cluttered: random chairs were piled high with books and papers.A drafting table stood in front of one wall, and bookshelves lined the other three walls.Marcel.Camare leisurely pushed the books off the two chairs and sat down on them, and the guests did the same, only Mary and Dong Galle stood respectfully.
In what ways can I help you?Marcel.Camare asked.It seemed that he was not surprised by the sudden intrusion of these uninvited guests.
The fugitives gazed greedily on the man whom they had so boldly intruded into their sphere of influence.The man's outward appearance is reassuring, and his insouciant exterior does not contradict an inner world of apparent integrity.His body seemed immature, almost like a child, and this man with his broad forehead and bright eyes couldn't be compared to Gary.Kiriel and his ilk are of the same type.
Monsieur Camaret, replied Balsac, we have come to ask for your protection.
my protection?Camare repeated, a little startled, but, my God, who are you hiding from?
hide from the master.To be more precise, it is the despotic ruler of the city, Gary.Kyriel.
Gary.Kiliel?Despot ruler?Camare repeated.Apparently, he didn't understand anything.
Don't you know this?Balsac was also surprised.
Honestly, I don't know.
However, there is a city next to you, its name is Blekrant, it is impossible for you not to know this?
Ah!It's called Blekrant?Camare exclaimed, indeed, it is a good name, I did not know it before, but now that you have told me, of course I know it.However, this has nothing to do with me.
If you don't know the name of the city, said Balsac sarcastically, I think you should know that there are so many inhabitants in this city?
certainly.Camare replied calmly.
And Gary, who ruled this Blackrant.Kiriel was a bandit, a cruel demon king, and a mad executioner.
Only then Camare raised his eyes and looked at Balsac.He was surprised.
Heh, heh, he muttered bewilderedly, your words are too violent
It's too gentle!The excited Balsac continued, but let us introduce ourselves.
He introduced the names of himself and his companions, only Ran Miu used a pseudonym.
The French government sent us you, Monsieur Camaret, French of course?
Yep!Kamare replied indifferently.
The French government sent us to complete a research mission in the Niger ring area.We talked to Gary along the way.Countless battles were fought against the obstacles set by Kiriel.
What is his motive?Camare became interested.
The purpose is to prevent us from going to the Niger River, and to prevent us from discovering this Blekrant, which no one in Europe currently knows of its existence.
what did you say?impossible!Many workers here have gone back to Europe.How could the Europeans not know about it?
But this is the real situation!Balsac replied.
Camare stood up.He was very excited and paced up and down the room.
Incredible!Incredible!he murmured.
But he wasn't excited for long.Controlling himself as best he could, he sat down quietly and said:
Please go on, sir!
I don't want to bother you with details, but a little bit is enough: Gary.Kiriel's men have kidnapped us here in the middle of the night.We have been his captives for half a month and now he is threatening to execute us
Marcel.Kamare's face was flushed, and anger appeared in his eyes,
It's unimaginable!he cried, what?Gary.Kiriel is such a thing!
That's not the whole story, Barsac said, briefly describing the circumstances in which two black men were killed.
Marcel.Camare was shocked.Possibly, this is the first time in his life that he abandoned abstract concepts and came into contact with reality.What's wrong, he, who can't bear to trample ants to death, has worked with such a cruel guy for so many years, and he is still kept in the dark!This is really abominable!Simply terrible!he cried.
His indignation was as genuine as his own heart.Balsac and his companions saw this clearly.But how could his good sympathy, his purity of character, coexist with the fact that he lived in Blackland?
Gary.Kiliel, said Barsac, and of course other crimes of iniquity.Don't you know at all?
How do you ask me this question?Kamare was a little irritated, I was busy with my inventions all day long, and never came out of the factory gate.I see nothing and know nothing!
If we had known this in advance, we would not have asked this question.Barsac said, now please answer a question: It is said that this city and the surrounding cultivated land are the land of Gehry.Kiriel's creation is beyond our comprehension.Just think about it, ten years ago this place was a boundless desert!Whatever his purpose in creating it all, the change was remarkable.Even Gary.Kiriel has an extraordinary genius, so his genius should have sunk in the wine jar long ago!It is incomprehensible that the creator of these miracles should be a man insane!
he?Marcel.Kamare suddenly roared, he?Is he this insignificant villain?Do you think so too?Engineering is great, but not Gary.Kiriel's creation!
So who is it?asked Balsac.
I!Camare said proudly, everything here is created by me.It was I who made it rain on this arid desert, I who turned it into fertile fields, and I who created this city from nothing!
Balsac and his colleagues exchanged uneasily glances: Could they have fallen into the hands of another lunatic?
If you created everything we see here, why would you give Gary the fruits of your labor?What about Kyriel?Why not ask how he is using the fruits of your labor?Doctor Sadore asked.
When the Almighty Creator scattered countless stars all over the sky, would he worry about bad stars?Kamare asked proudly.
He punishes sometimes too, the doctor murmured.
I want to punish, just like him!Camare said convincingly, an uneasy fire burning in his eyes.
The fugitives were at a loss: how could one trust a man who might have been gifted, but was undoubtedly moody?
One question, I don't know if it's the right one, Mr. Camare.Amijay.Floras said, trying to lead the conversation to less adventurous topics, how did you know Gary?Kiliel's?How did you come up with the idea of building a city here?
All right.Camareh replied, starting to quiet down, the plan was Gary.Kiriel suggested it, but it was me who made it happen.I know Gary.Kiliel was on an expedition of the British, a man named George.Commanded by Captain Buxton
Hearing this name, everyone glanced at Ranna.Buxton, she didn't move.
Dong Galle had been a sergeant on this expedition, and although it had been many years since then, I recognized him at once last night.I was invited as an engineer to join this expedition, in order to examine the mountains, rivers, and especially the mines of that region.After we came out of the area where the Hausa lived, we walked north for two months.One day during this period, Gary suddenly appeared.Kyriel.Our captain received him very warmly.He has remained with the expedition ever since,
Could you please elaborate?Jana.Did he gradually replace Buxton, asked Buxton, and the captain soon disappeared?
I can't explain clearly, he said with uncertainty, I was busy with work and didn't notice these little things.And, I saw Gary.Kiriel's chances were no more than seeing the Captain.Anyway, once, when I went on a business trip for two weeks, when I returned to the original camp, the expedition team had disappeared.When I was in a dilemma and didn't know where to go, I ran into Gary.Kyriel.He said that the captain took most of the troops back to the river bank.So I followed Gary.Kiliel, at that time I had several invention projects, he brought me to this place and suggested that I do experiments here.I took his advice and that's all I have with him.
Let me add a few words, Monsieur Camaret, to tell you something you don't know yet.Jana.Buxton said seriously, since Gary.Kiriel joined the expedition, and the members of the expedition became a band of robbers.They burned, killed, looted, they did everything; they ripped open women's bellies, and tore children to pieces
impossible!Camare retorted, I'll be there myself.hell!I've never seen anything like this.
You have been here for ten years, but you have not seen what happened in front of you.The situation I just mentioned is already a historical fact known to the whole world!When news about their crimes reached Europe, the French government sent troops to attack Georges.Buxton's team.You did not find George at the original camp that day.Buxton, because he was dead by then.
died?Camare was dumbfounded.
George.Captain Buxton was killed, not by a soldier's bullet, as hitherto imagined.We have just deceived you: my name is not Morna, but Jeanne.Buxton, is the sister of your former captain.I came to Africa to find evidence of my brother's innocence for crimes committed by others.
Killed!Camaree repeated that he was very sad after hearing the facts revealed.
And it was done from behind.Jana.added Buxton, unfastening from his belt the weapon that had killed George.I have been to my brother's grave and exhumed his remains.We found the dagger with which George died through the heart.The murderer's name was once engraved on the handle of the dagger, but unfortunately it has been too long to read clearly.But the two letters i and I can still be seen clearly on it.After listening to what you said today, I think the name is Gary.Kiliel, you can't be wrong.
Marcel.Camare became even more agitated, creaking his knuckles and anxiously wiping the bean-sized beads of sweat on his forehead.
this is too scary!terrible!And I was the one who did it, me!He yelled repeatedly, and a lost luster appeared in those wide-open eyes again.
Do you give us a place of refuge?asked Balsac.
Ask me if I will let you take refuge?He replied, with an unaccustomed enthusiasm, Do you think that I am also an accomplice of these criminals?No, I will punish them!Don't worry!
Before we talk about punishment, it starts with being able to defend yourself.A Meijie who is practical.Floras replied.
Marcel.Camare smiled.
Gary.Kiriel doesn't know you're here yet.Even if he knew he made a gesture not to worry, rest well, you're safe.He pressed the bell.A Negro servant entered.
Chago Camaret ordered simply, and took the lady and the gentlemen to their rooms.Good night, gentlemen.He said politely and walked out of the room.This not only surprised the guests, but even the black man who accepted the difficult task was at a loss.
Where did poor Chago find a bed?Because this factory has never received guests.
Seeing that the Negro felt embarrassed, Balsac told him that he and his colleagues could manage without a bed, and they stayed here for the night.
They sit in chairs or sofas and wait for daylight.At six o'clock in the morning, Camare came into the house.He's not surprised that his office has been turned into a guest bedroom.
Hello, gentlemen!He greeted his guests calmly.
Hello, Mr. Camare!Everyone answered him in unison.
Gentlemen, last night I thought all about the situation you were talking about. This situation cannot go on any longer. We must act.He pressed the button, and heard shrill electric bells ringing everywhere, please follow me!
After passing through several corridors, they entered a large workshop, and many male and female workers had gathered beside the machine tools.
Are you all here?Marcel.Camare asked, Rika, please roll your name.
Knowing that all the workers had arrived, Kamare began to report to them what had happened last night.By Gary.Giriel usurped the leadership of George.The atrocities committed by Buxton's expedition, the hijacking of the Barsac expedition, the impact on Jeanna.Miss Buxton's shameless pursuit and the brutal murder of black slaves all shocked his audience.From the above situation, they naturally concluded that they were working for a bandit leader!Factory labor is helping the bandit leader to commit new crimes.The sense of justice does not allow them to send the captives back to Gary.Kyriel.They should cut off all relations with the king and ask to go home.
Of all the incredible things I learned last night, Camare continued, there was one thing that struck me as particularly strange.This is why the existence of Blekrant is still unknown to Europeans.True, it was in the middle of the desert, out of the caravan route.But don't many people who don't want to work here go home?I recalled it last night. Since the establishment of the factory, 136 people have gone home.Even if only a few returned to Europe, the city's existence is no secret.Now that no one knows about Blackrant, we can draw a conclusion: None of the 136 people really returned home.
This very reasonable inference makes people even more shocked.
Therefore, Kamare concluded, none of you will ever see your homeland again.Don't even think about waiting for someone's gift.For our own interests and to uphold the law, there is only one way now, and that way is to fight!
right!right!You can count on us!The workers all shouted.
Workers were initially disheartened to find themselves cut off from the outside world, but the thought of being with their managers lifted their spirits.They especially trusted Marcelle.camare.
Work continues as usual.Trust me, my friends!After Kamare finished speaking, he left the workshop amidst cheers.
After coming out of the workshop, Camare talked to the foreman named Rika for a few more words before returning to his office.The phone rang and Camare picked up the receiver.The fugitives heard only his soft voice saying yes, no, well, as you please.Finally, he laughed and put down the microphone.
This is Gary.Calling from Kiliel.he said in that peculiar voice.No emotion could change his soft tone. He already knew you were with me.
Already know?cried Balsac.
Yes.They seem to have found some kind of Chumugeng, the ship you left behind and the sentinel tied up by you next to the factory.According to him: You can't escape at night, so he is sure that you are with me.I didn't deny it, he asked me to hand you over, and I refused him.He threatened to arrest you by force. I was amused and ignored him.
Camare's guests rose to their feet.
You can trust us, said Balsac, but we need a little weapon.
arms?Kamare repeated his words, what are you doing?I'm afraid we don't even have a gun here.But don't worry, we have another facility.
Can it deal with the cannons of the palace?
Yes, against cannons too.And, if I want to destroy this city, I can destroy it in an instant.But we haven't reached that point yet, the palace cannons won't be fired, you can believe that.Gary.Kiriel knows how powerful I am, and he would not dare to destroy our factory, because the foundation of all his power is built on it.He might attack you to get you, but that's out of their reach.
As if to give Kamare an answer, there was a dull crashing sound downstairs.
Am I right?Camare smiled mildly. They were rushing towards the door, but it was very strong.
What if they bombarded them with cannonballs?asked Samblin, who was only half reassured by Camare's calm demeanor.
Even then, they are impenetrable.Besides, it will take time for them to move the cannon to the river.Now they use a battering ram, maybe for a century.If you want, you can go and see.It was a very good play.
They walked through the factory floor and onto the platform of a tower.There is also a bridgehead-like building about 100 meters high on the tower. I don't know what it is for.Here, too, was equipped with a wide-angle mirror like the tower of the palace, and Camare invited the guests in.
This wide-angle mirror can see everything around it with the help of reflections from a series of sloped mirrors.He explained that from here you can see the outside of the factory wall.
Indeed, the image of the square, the river bank, and the road as a cordon are all revealed in the wide-angle lens.These images are smaller than those on the wide-angle mirrors in the palace towers, but they are much clearer.Camare's guests also saw in the mirror a large group of people, some carrying ladders, and some battering the gate with battering rams, but to no avail.
As I expected, Camare said, the assault is now under way.There's a play to watch!
Indeed, the assault began.Some escalators were built on the wall, and some happy boys climbed up.They climbed to the top of the wall, and a few clinging to it without hesitation.At this time, an unusual thing happened: the attacker's hands seemed to be glued to the wall, and his whole body was suspended in the air, like a clown being pulled by a rope, dancing a devil's dance.
The top of the wall is coated with an alloy I invented.Its electrical conductivity is a hundred times stronger than that of metal copper, and it is passed through a high-voltage current.This is what happened to them.Camare explained.
At this time, the attackers who were climbing the ladder below grabbed the feet of the people above, and they immediately twitched like the people above.
Why don't they fall?asked Sunberling.
No, poor worms.Camareh replied, They stay on the wall until I am willing to let them go, but I can do it more beautifully.
He turned a wrench of something, and instantly the escalators fell backwards, as if pushed by an invisible hand.The people on the ladder also fell in piles.Only the strings of bodies on the wall continued to struggle desperately.
This is not my responsibility.Kamare said calmly, do you want to understand the principle of this trick in front of you?this is very simple.According to my opinion, all energies are vibrations of the ether, but in different forms.For example, light energy is a series of oscillations with a fixed frequency.Electric energy, on the other hand, is a series of oscillations at another frequency.Light has a different frequency, and its properties are currently unknown.I tend to think that this oscillation has a lot to do with temperature.I have a way of creating this vibration, and I can make it have interesting effects.This has been proved to you.
[Note] A hypothetical medium in ether physics is proposed to explain the propagation of light and other phenomena.Modern science has proved that this assumption is not established.
As he explained this to us, the dangling figures on the wall below continued to dance wildly.
It's been too long a play, Camareh said, pulling another wrench.
Those dancing clowns immediately got off the wall and fell to the ground from a height of ten meters.
The first play is over.Camaret announced in his usual tone, I think this play is going to be very bad for Gary.Kiriel was unfavorable, he lost thirty men.Now let's deal with these door-banging fools.
He picked up the phone.
It's me, sir!A voice answered, resounding from every corner of the vision mirror room.
Let it out!Camare was giving orders.
As if obeying orders automatically, a strange machine appeared under the tower.Its shape is like an upright cylinder, and the end close to the ground is an enlarged cone with four-bladed propellers on the upper end, three of which are upright and one is horizontal, all rotating rapidly.The strange machine rose into the air and flew towards the wall.When it exceeds the height of the wall, it will fly horizontally along the sky above the wall.After the first, the second and third Camarees appeared. The guests counted: there were twenty in total.These machines are all kept at the same distance, like birds flying out from under the tower, moving in unison.
This is my wasp.Camare said, I will explain to you how they are activated later.Now please watch them at work, he picked up the phone receiver again, warning, Rika!Then turning to the guests, why should these poor people be killed?If they were smarter, a warning would suffice!
One by one, the wasps flew over the heads of the robbers who were holding the big wooden posts and ramming the door.Suddenly, a machine opened fire, and the shells rained down on the ground in a radius of about fifty meters.After hearing the sound of firing, the attackers looked up, and before they could understand what was going on, the second machine also opened fire, and another rain of shells fell.This time the killing circle was closer to them.A few people were knocked down to the ground, but the rest hesitated for a moment, then immediately dropped the battering ram, carried the wounded on their backs, and fled like flying away.
After shooting for a while, the hornets obediently flew back to their bunkers under the tower, loaded the bullets, and flew out immediately, occupying their positions in the ring dance.
I don't think it's worth messing with these guys anymore, said Kamare, if you want to visit the factory