"Destroy?"
Kieran tried his best to lean on [Arrogant Word]'s hilt and curled his lips into a mocking smile.
Kieran didn't know what kind of existence the man was but Kieran knew he was nothing but a chess piece in Broker's scheme.
At most … it would be the biggest one.
When Kieran arrived at Dawn City and realized the Grand Duke was attacked, he had doubts in his heart but he didn't have any direct evidence to prove his doubts.
However, following Darde the Titan's appearance and the Burning Marquis's attack, Darde was heavily injured and forced to retreat. More information appeared before Kieran's eyes, especially the easy death of Ansecord and the fact that the Burning Marquis didn't kill Darde the Titan, Kieran had a guess in his heart: Ansecord and the Burning Marquis had formed an alliance.
The guess seemed a little unbelievable.
However, other than that, Kieran couldn't think of any other possibilities.
Because everything was too perfect.
Darde the Titan easily killed Ansecord and didn't cause any major damage to Dawn City before he was heavily injured by the Burning Marquis.
Such an easy death didn't match the impression that Ansecord gave to Kieran, let alone the Burning Marquis.
Even though Kieran only had a brief encounter with the Burning Marquis, the arrogance and haughtiness of the Marquis was still fresh in his mind.
Aside from whether the Burning Marquis would simply strike because of someone's request, the moment the Burning Marquis made his move, he wouldn't hold back anymore. He would surely kill with a single strike and leave no one alive.
Kieran had a deep understanding of the Burning Marquis.
When Kieran was confronting the Burning Marquis, the killer intent on him was obvious. If it wasn't for Wright the butler who brought the news of Starbeck's disappearance, Kieran would have been killed.
Then, a battle between the two of them was inevitable.
The Burning Marquis would disregard the consequences and kill his "son" for the slightest bit of disobedience yet he allowed Darde the Titan, a stranger who offended him, to leave.
If there wasn't something fishy going on, Kieran wouldn't believe it no matter what.
Among them, Kieran was more concerned about Starbeck's disappearance.
Aside from how Starbeck went missing, why would Wright appear at that time was enough to raise doubts in Kieran's heart.
It was too coincidental.
It was so coincidental that it seemed as if someone had arranged it in advance.
And that was the truth.
All of this had been arranged by someone.
Butler White was naturally fine. His loyalty to the Burning Family was unquestionable, but it was also because of this that he was easy to use.
All it would take was a few obscure hints and Butler Wright would do what the other party wanted.
After all, it was something that could stop the internal conflict between the Burning Marquis and the peasant eldest son.
Kieran couldn't determine who gave Wright the 'obscure hint'. The Burning Marquis' mansion was too big and there were too many servants. Kieran didn't have the time to find one or two people with ulterior motives, but that didn't stop Kieran from 'playing along' with the other party.
It was only natural for him to order the Imperials and nobles to search for Starbeck.
As expected, those people got an unexpected reward: the son of the Grand Duke of Dawn, Reinholt.
Up to this point, it was all part of Ansecord's plan.
It was very reasonable in most people's eyes.
If it wasn't for Starbeck who went missing …
If it wasn't for a stalker who appeared when Kieran was searching for Starbeck, a stalker who brought a well-trained team with him, Kieran might really think everything was part of Ansecord's plan.
Starbeck was weak and easily bullied.
Saying he was as timid as a mouse would be slandering a mouse, but even so, no one could deny Starbeck's strength.
The equipment and items that he built with his wealth.
And the thing inside the sack, it was enough for Starbeck to say no to anyone.
In simple words, if someone wanted to take Starbeck away, Starbeck had to agree to it, otherwise it would be impossible.
Based on what Kieran knew, in this current dungeon world, there were less than two people who could achieve such a feat.
The first was him.
The second one was … Broker.
Kieran didn't know everything about the contract between Starbeck and Broker but it was still possible for him to make some guesses, just like how he believed Broker had a backup plan for this current dungeon world.
The stalker who brought a team of elite soldiers was even more eye-catching.
It was basically impossible for such a team to appear in Dawn City and to be independent from the Imperials, nobles, Dawn, and Burning families.
Dawn City was a city, not a deserted wilderness.
The streets were filled with pedestrians, it was enough to prevent a stranger from hiding.
Unless the person had blended into Dawn City and was surrounded by familiar people.
Plus, with the superior equipment and training, it was easy to guess where the person came from.
Saint Cyanda Imperials!
Only the Saint Cyanda Imperial Family had the ability to support a secret elite team without anyone noticing.
On top of that, it wasn't the elite soldiers of Saint Cyanda Imperials who were strong on the outside but weak on the inside, it should be someone who had been hiding somewhere.
Coincidentally, the Saint Cyanda XI went missing when Burning Dawn was ambushed.
Of course, the Dawn and Burning families might have similar guards but they definitely wouldn't follow Kieran when he was searching for Starbeck.
Kieran was puzzled at first.
From Kieran's point of view, Broker's actions were unnecessary.
However, following the revelation of Broker's identity, Kieran understood Broker's purpose: a vessel, a vessel with independent thoughts but would be replaced during crucial moments.
However, such a vessel didn't fit Broker's habits.
Would Broker put himself in danger?
He would!
Thinking back to how he acted against the killer players back then, Kieran agreed with Broker's point.
At the same time, he agreed that Broker's risky actions must have absolute insurance and great rewards.
Similar to the giant hand that was slowly pressing down from the sky.
If the giant hand had nothing to do with Broker, Kieran wouldn't believe it no matter what.
Besides, Kieran was certain that whatever he would do next was within Broker's expectations. However, there was one thing that Broker didn't think of.
It wasn't that Broker missed something in his calculations.
It was a real accident.
So, Kieran acted according to Broker's plan and shouted towards the direction of the giant hand.
"Starbeck!"
After the shout, the sky turned darker.
Woof!
Woof Woof!
Continuous barks sounded in the sky.
The huge palm in mid-air was bitten by an equally huge dog's mouth.
An agonizing cry that shook the sky and earth sounded.
Amidst the agonizing cry, the body that was fused with the Burning Marquis, Extremus, Saint Cyanda XI and a part of Broker's soul suddenly had a glimmer in its dull eyes.
Amidst the agonizing cry, the lion's roar was still heavy and powerful. The golden lion opened its eyes and shook its mane, instantly returning Kieran's rampaging bloodline back to normal.
Kieran swung [Arrogant Word] at the lion.
Puk!
The defenseless lion was sliced in half by the slash.
However, Broker's gaze was still filled with mockery.
Kieran replied with a calm gaze.
On the ground not far away from both of them, the black iron crown wasn't tainted by a speck of dust, even the darkness couldn't cover its radiance.
A translucent figure was rapidly approaching it.
But …
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