This story unfolds during the later stages of World War II, where a man, scarred by the horrors of war, finally grasps the profound and harsh realities of the world. In this world, those at the top laugh and celebrate, while those at the bottom sacrifice their lives in futile conflicts driven by pride and meaningless ambition. A modern soul transmigrates and fuses with the original soul of a body, creating a unique and extraordinary existence. To some, he is a villain; to others, a madman. In a world steeped in cruelty, this man, determined to secure a place among the decision-makers, struggles to break free from the ranks of those powerless to control their fate. To achieve his goal, he resolves to shatter the chains of law, then the chains of morality, and finally the chains of mediocrity.
Victor's talk of French art treasures left Hardy feeling rather pessimistic, almost dismissive. He knew history well: Germany had indeed plundered countless artworks from various countries, reportedly over ten million pieces. Trains were filled with looted treasures, many of which were never recovered.
Even into the 21st century, Nazi treasures continued to be discovered.
Victor's story might be true, but the clues were sparse. Finding a man named Hill seemed like searching for a needle in a haystack, let alone uncovering the hidden treasures in France. Hardy didn't think it was worth the effort.
"Henry, take him out," Hardy said.
Victor knew they didn't believe him and feared he was about to be executed. Terrified, he shouted, "Sir, please, sir, spare me! Miss Elena, please!"
Facing imminent death, Victor pleaded desperately.
Henry and two others grabbed Victor's arms, dragging him out. At that moment, Elena spoke up: