"At least thirty cavaliers broke through the gate. From the manor's empty space to the dungeon, there are signs of intense fighting everywhere. "
In Vine Manor, Lord Seychelles, who was a knight under the Tricolor Iris Flower flag and wore a green patterned plate armor, frowned as he stroked the manor's metal gate, which had been deformed by the impact.
Many of the knights around him spread out and searched the corpse-strewn but empty Vine Manor, trying to find even the slightest clue.
The thin-haired Lord Seychelles said cautiously, "A large-scale battle broke out between both sides.
"A large-scale battle broke out between the two sides. At least half an hour ago, this place was probably still in chaos. It's obvious that the Blood Clansmen lost the battle. The corpses on the ground only belong to the blood thralls, and it matches the number reported when the fleet transported them across the sea.
"From the wounds on the corpses, the other party used high-purity silver weapons. They came prepared.
"The Blood Clansmen from the Corleone Family are all missing. If they were not completely wiped out and their corpses were taken, they were captured alive, escaped, or even all three. No matter what, we do not have to worry about the secret they are hiding anymore. If they did not fall into the enemy's hands, they were destroyed without a trace. "
Seychelles' heart sank. With his right hand, which was covered in an iron glove, he stroked the few strands of hair he had left.
Another voice came from behind, "The only good news is that the duke did not intend to use them, so they do not know our plans and actions."
The neatly groomed Lord Cassain, another titled knight, stood up from beside a blood thrall's corpse on the ground and looked at Seychelles.
"It's my fault. I'll apologize to His Excellency the Duke later." The neatly groomed Knight Cassain's expression was terrifyingly dark. However, this noble knight did not shirk his responsibility.
"I was the one who neglected the large group of cavalrymen I saw on the road. Now, it seems that they were the ones who ambushed Vine Manor. If we had advanced at full speed, we might have been able to intercept them. "
However, Seychelles did not think so. His instincts told him that there was something fishy about this group of cavaliers who ambushed Vine Manor. Even if they intercepted that group of people, it might not end well.
Even if he and Cassain were supreme class Knights of Eradication.
However, Seychelles knew that this was not the time to strike a blow to his good friend. He was already full of self-reproach for the mistake he had made due to his carelessness earlier.
"There are two problems that need to be solved urgently." Seychelles swept his gaze across the mottled walls of the manor and walked into the house.
"First, who exactly are they?"
"Secondly, why did they come?"
Cassain followed his friend into the hall. Even though he had smelled blood earlier, he couldn't help but turn around when he saw the bloody scene in the hall.
Unlike Seychelles, who used to work as a mercenary in the Eastern Continent and lived with a blade every day, Cassain's background was much better than his peers. Back then, when the old duke personally conferred him the title of a knight, he was still an excellent Swordsman of Eradication who had just completed his studies in the Tower of Eradication. He was a young boy with a bright future ahead of him.
Ever since he had become a Limiteer Knight, it had been a long time since Cassain had experienced bloodshed outside of the tournament.
"Let's send our men out right now. If we search for them in all directions, we might be able to find some clues about these cavalrymen." Cassain looked at the corpse on the table with disgust and frowned.
"If they are from a certain family, then entering the manors of the great nobles in the Eastern City District would be the best cover."
But his colleague, Lord Seychelles shook his head. He thought of the rabbits that ran all over the grasslands of the Eastern Continent. No matter how many exquisite traps the Kisseri herdsmen set up, they would always find a way to survive.
Their natural enemies were the falcons that soared in the sky and took in everything that was happening around them.
Seychelles followed the bloodstains and walked in the direction of the dungeon. He objected, "We are already high-profile enough. Send people to search for the manors in the Eastern City District? After we offend all the upper echelons of society in Constellation, we should be able to find clues about them.
"Since we can't find out who they are, then we can only find out why they came." Cassain picked up an Everlasting Lamp and covered his mouth and nose. He cursed these bloodsuckers who were insatiably greedy for food. He walked down the stone stairs into the dungeon that reeked of blood. His muffled voice echoed between the two dark walls.
"This is a temporary encampment lent to Blood Bottle Gang to receive and hide the elites from the Corleone Family. However, neither Nikolay nor the Corleone Family can be seen.
"Behind Blood Bottle Gang is us and the Cullen Family. This is an open secret in our circle. As for the helpers from the Corleone Family, they have always been our secret contacts. Once they are discovered, it is very likely that they will follow the clues to our plan.
"All the families who participated in 'New Star' would more or less know about that plan. This is nothing to worry about." Lord Seychelles did not feel anything strange as he walked in the thick bloody air. He calmly analyzed the situation. "I have already sent someone to report to His Grace. Blood Bottle Gang will contact us soon. However, what secret is the Corleone Family hiding? Why would they attract such a group of people? "
Cassain raised the Everlasting Lamp and tried his best to maintain his appearance. He stopped at a ruin in the dungeon and looked around with a puzzled gaze.
It could be seen that the ruin was originally a prison cell. However, at that moment, it had completely changed.
It looked as if it had experienced terrifying destruction. The iron bars, chains, and wall stones were all shattered into small pieces. They were scattered all over the limited space in the prison cell.
It was as if someone had cut it into minced meat.
"The dungeon is also the Blood Clan's blood bank," Seychelles said coldly. "It seems that someone does not like this place."
"Whether it is the vampires or the Blood Bottle Gang, or even the invaders, why did they destroy the dungeon like this? To vent their anger? "Cassain asked, puzzled.
"They were not the ones who destroyed the dungeon." Seychelles picked up a small piece of black, mysterious stone material that was engraved with some strange patterns and words. His expression was solemn. "This is a prison cell. I'm afraid that a certain terrifying character who was locked up here has escaped. The cavaliers who charged in worked with him to 'cleanse' this blood-red manor from the inside and outside."
If Thales were here, he would probably applaud this thin-haired knight. His guess was very close to the truth.
Cassain frowned as he looked at the extent of the destruction in the dungeon. He exclaimed, "This degree of destruction can only be done by a supreme class elite."
"No." Seychelles' gaze suddenly became extremely strange. He held the mysterious black loose material in his hand and said,
"Based on its shape, this stone is probably a part of some shackle.
I suspect that it is this shackle that chained that mysterious person. "
In the next moment, he flung the black stone in his left hand into the air.
Seychelles' gaze sharpened, and the cross-shaped saber on the left side of his waist was instantly unsheathed.
The sharp edge of the sword cut through the mysterious black stone.
In that instant, there was no sound.
A second later, invisible ripples spread through the narrow dungeon along with the compression of the air.
They tore huge, deep cracks on the walls around them!
Cassain, who was behind him, nodded in admiration. This perfect sword strike was a perfect blend of precision, extreme speed, and ingenuity. Even the Fortress Flower could not compare to this.
The sound of the sword cutting through the stone was finally heard.
* Clang! *
The sound was clear, and sparks flew everywhere.
* Boom! *
At that moment, the strong wind caused by the swing of the sword reached his ears.
Wherever the momentum of Seychelles' sword passed, the walls around them would fall uniformly. Wherever the strong wind passed, dust would fly in the air in the prison cell!
The Everlasting Lamp in Cassain's hand was instantly extinguished by the strong wind.
The strong wind disappeared.
Seychelles' expression did not change. He returned his saber to its sheath.
Cassain covered his mouth and nose. Although he hated the dust, he still lit up the Everlasting Lamp again. He bent down and rummaged through the soil and rocks.
When Cassain brought the mysterious black stone in front of Seychelles, the two of them looked at each other.
The two supreme class Knights of Eradication saw shock and fear in each other's eyes.
The black stone that was cut by the supreme class elite's sword was now lying in Cassain's hand without a scratch.
The two of them were silent for a long time until Cassain spoke with difficulty.
"Looks like I was wrong again. This level of destructive power …"
Cassain turned his head with a steely expression and looked at the shattered prison cell. His face was full of disbelief.
"Even a supreme class elite could not do this!"
—
Eleven o 'clock at night.
In the bedroom on the third floor of Mindis Hall, Thales, who was the main character of the discussion between the two supreme class knights in Vine Manor, was sitting awkwardly on the bed. His clothes were clean and tidy again.
He stared blankly at the female official who was in her forties but still as charming as ever. She had a beauty mole at the corner of her mouth. She was scolding someone.
'Unfortunately,' Thales thought. 'If only she could be gentler.'
"This is the heir of the kingdom that you are looking after?
"Are you barbarians?"
What His Majesty entrusted to you is his bloodline! The future of Constellation! Not a Giant Gray Lizard that can survive if you throw it on the island!
"You can't even take care of the Giant Gray Lizard in this state!"
The dignified female official was using a domineering roar to reprimand His Majesty's two most trusted subordinates, Count Gilbert Caso and Guard Yodel Cato. However, the latter two obediently lowered their heads and accepted her reprimand.
"His daily diet is just bread and beef? Do you know that his body is still growing?!
"Did you give him a bath or not?! Don't tell me that wiping him with water is considered a bath!
Can't you see that the wounds all over his body need to be carefully cared for? Bandages? What are those?
Didn't you teach him how to wear his clothes properly? Don't use the lack of time as an excuse!
What kind of bedding did you find for him? This kind of quilt and pillow is practically a child killer!
You actually don't allow him to appear outdoors? Do you know how important sunlight is for growth?!
"Safe? Don't find excuses! Wasn't he abducted right under your noses when he was indoors?
"Move that little vampire girl's room a hundred meters away from here! What? There's no such room? Then go and dig one out for me immediately! "
From tomorrow onwards, aside from protection and teaching, both of you are to stay ten meters away from him!
"You two useless men!"
After a long while, when Jines finished lecturing in anger, she chased the two 'useless men' out of Thales' room ("Go and prepare everything on the list immediately!" – Jines). Then, she suddenly turned around.
Thales, who was holding a glass of water and watching the show on the bed, was so frightened that he shrank back half a meter.
Looking at Jines' fierce gaze that had yet to fade away, the boy remembered his former high school class teacher.
However, Jines only looked at Thales hesitantly and with a complicated expression. In the end, she sighed softly.
She forced a smile and tried her best to speak gently.
"Don't be afraid, Thales.
You are very safe now, and you will always be safe.
During the month you are in Mindis Hall, I will be in charge of your daily life. "
Thales gulped and nodded. "Thank you, erm —"
Jines finished his sentence gently.
"I am Jines Bajkovic, a first-grade female official, your father's loyal friend, vassal, and … hmm, how should I put it …" When she said this, Jines paused for a moment, as if she was thinking about something.
But in the end, she still raised her eyebrows, as if she was thinking about what words to use.
She said decisively, "… and his lover."
Thales did not manage to hold himself back and spat the water on the bed.
—
On a road not far from Mindis Hall, Yodel appeared out of thin air. He knelt down on one knee in front of a strong and burly figure.
"You should go in and take a look," Yodel said hoarsely.
But the strong figure only remained silent.
After a long while …
"Just like twelve years ago, you always make choices that deviate from your original intentions," the strong figure said slowly, "even though you know his background and have met his mother."
Yodel knew that the man was not talking about Vine Manor.
"But you sent Gilbert here." Yodel lowered his head slightly. "You are also hesitating."
The strong figure did not speak for a long time.
Finally, he raised his head and glanced at the lights in the room on the third floor. He turned around decisively and left under the escort of a group of elite guards in silver armor.
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