The patrolling soldiers from Aïtantin Castle arrived faster than expected.
Three minutes later, a group of fully armed soldiers appeared in everyone's sight.
The leader of the soldiers hastened his steps when he saw Kurt Horton. He ordered his men to protect the scene and quickly walked towards Kurt Horton.
"Horton Knight, are you alright?"
The leader asked respectfully.
However, there was more fear in his voice.
He knew very well what the young noble in front of him represented.
His family background alone was enough to gain everyone's respect and his identity as a Knight made him even more extraordinary.
When both of them were added together?
It would be 1 + 1 > 2.
If anything were to happen to the young noble before him, not only him, but even his immediate superior and his superior's superior would be in deep trouble.
Fortunately, Kurt Horton didn't have any intentions of making things difficult for the young noble.
"Help me find her parents.
And dig that bastard out. "
After that, Kurt Horton smiled at the little girl and waved his hand slightly before walking towards Kieran.
"Thank you.
"You saved me again!"
Kurt Horton walked to Kieran and said softly.
"I'm just thanking you for the afternoon tea."
Kieran said honestly.
When he realized something was wrong in the carriage, he decided to make a move. The main reason was because of Kurt Horton's sumptuous afternoon tea and the dinner that he was looking forward to.
Kieran didn't mind helping a person who wasn't too bad and was willing to provide food for him in times of danger.
Kuer Horton couldn't help but smile bitterly at Kieran's answer. He once again felt how cheap his life was.
"Although I know you might not mind, Corin, but I think I owe you a big one.
"Today's banquet was originally held to return your favor, but now I owe you another one."
"I think I need to prepare better food to repay you."
In order to make himself more valuable, he decided to treat Kieran to a real feast.
Kieran did not refuse.
Although in his heart, he knew no matter how much Kieran prepared, he would never reach Starbeck's level, but since Starbeck wasn't around, he had to settle for second best.
He missed Starbeck so much.
Kieran sighed silently.
But on the surface, he still had that slightly indifferent look.
After spending an afternoon together, Kurt Wharton was already used to Kieran's behavior.
Coupled with the preconceived information, he wasn't surprised at all.
Then, both of them looked at the 'assassin' that had been dug out.
It was a man dressed in ordinary clothes. He was tall and muscular, but his face had become ferocious and fierce because of Kieran's kick.
However, his face was still recognizable.
Squatting down and looking at the unfamiliar face, Kurt Wharton frowned.
It wasn't the assassin that he had met before.
It was a new assassin.
It wasn't good news for him.
It meant that the assassin was much stronger than he expected.
Without showing any expression, Kurt Wharton stood up and waved at the captain.
"Bring him back to the city guard station, someone will check the body later."
Said Kurt Wharton.
"Very well, Knight Wharton."
The captain saluted and ordered half of his men to bring the body away.
As for the other half?
They started to interrogate the civilians around them.
Even though the captain didn't think it was meaningful to do so.
Still, he had to follow the procedure.
Kurt Wharton and Kieran walked side by side to the wagon.
However, before he got on the wagon, the young noble bowed apologetically to the civilians who were being interrogated.
He didn't explain further.
Just this alone was enough.
In fact, compared to the other nobles, Kurt Wharton was considered an anomaly since he could see the civilians as equals.
If it were other nobles?
At this time, he would probably leave with a frosty expression and displeasure.
If this place wasn't Aïtantin Castle?
There would definitely be some hot-tempered nobles who would attack the civilians around them.
The wagon slowly moved away as the wagoner shook the reins.
However, whether it was the servant or the wagoner, both of them had their swords in their hands.
Obviously, the scene just now had agitated the two servants.
They were afraid that something unexpected would happen again.
Therefore, the wagon was heading straight to Marquis Wharton's mansion.
The civilians along the way saw the two nervous servants and the family emblem on the wagon, so they wisely made way for them.
Kurt Wharton, who was sitting in the carriage, couldn't help but tap the partition behind him when he saw the civilians who were trying to avoid the carriage. The education he received and the Knight's creed that he believed in didn't allow him to ignore it.
When the wagon slowed down, Kurt Wharton turned around and looked at Kieran in front of him.
"I'm sorry.
"I might have gotten you into some trouble."
But don't worry, I will solve it as soon as possible. "
The young noble said sincerely to Kieran.
"I said it's to thank you for the afternoon tea."
Kieran repeated.
"It's not the same!
Corin, you don't understand what I mean, I mean … "
The young noble opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but as he thought of something, his face showed hesitation. But soon enough, his hesitation was replaced by a determined expression.
"Corin, you saved me twice.
So, I don't have to hide some things from you anymore.
What do you think about His Majesty's new decree? "
The young noble asked.
Kieran thought of Old Hank's words from Carrot Hotel.
"You're asking my opinion on the new decree?"
"What opinion can I have?"
"I can't afford it."
…
Although the words were rough, the logic behind them was not.
So, Kieran conveyed Old Hank's words.
"It has nothing to do with most of the people."
Kieran replied.
"Yes, it has nothing to do with most of the people.
"However, it is closely related to me, or people like me," Ye Zichen said.
"After all, it represents the nobles' greatest glory: land!"
"Therefore, people like us were instantly divided into two factions. Some people agreed with this' new law ', and some people opposed it."
"My father is a staunch supporter of His Majesty."
"So …"
Before he finished, Kurt Wharton showed a bitter smile.
Everything became clear.
The nobles who opposed Aïtantin VI dared not say anything, at least not on the surface. But towards Aïtantin VI's supporters, the nobles weren't as polite.
Assassination was the last and worst option for the nobles.
Because it would break the rules.
But …
At a certain point in time, it also represented a kind of attitude: the bottom line that the nobles held was not to be crossed, otherwise they would fight to the death.
"This isn't the first time I've been assassinated."
"In recent months, I've been assassinated three times … No, including the one just now, it's already the fourth time."
"The first two times were just to scare me, but the third and fourth time, they were serious. Even though they didn't choose my father but me."
"But it still represented their determination."
"As for those who obstruct them, they will definitely not let them off."
"Maybe Corin, you don't care about all this, but no matter how powerful a person is, they will need to take a nap. Can you guarantee that you won't rest for 24 hours and keep your eyes open?"
"For your safety, I hope you can stay in the marquis' mansion for the time being."
"Or, I can assign two guards to you."
"Don't worry, they have enough vigilance and exquisite swordsmanship."
Kurt Horton emphasized his tone when he saw how cold Kieran was and gave him a proper solution.
"I'm sorry."
"I'm used to being alone."
Kurt Horton was very sincere, but Kieran didn't accept it.
First of all, just like what he said, he was used to being alone.
Second of all, he had too many secrets that he couldn't let others know.
Starbeck?
That was an exception.
"I have my own way to deal with all this."
"Otherwise, I would be dead a long time ago."
"You know, I always have to face things."
Kieran spoke first when he saw Kurt Horton wanted to say something else.
He even hinted at his identity as a Snake School Demon Hunter.
Kieran didn't try to hide his identity as a Snake School Demon Hunter.
In simple words, it was something that commoners didn't know, but those who wanted to know could always find out.
Kurt Horton was obviously the latter.
Similarly, the nobles who opposed the 'new law' were the same.
Therefore, Kieran was quite confident that the nobles wouldn't simply provoke a Demon Hunter, especially when the Demon Hunter was from Snake School, which was with Shadow.
Of course, it was hard to guarantee that there wouldn't be some probing contact.
Kieran didn't care about that though.
In fact, he was eager for it.
Only when his identity as a Snake School Demon Hunter was deeply rooted in people's hearts, other identities would be much safer.
For example …
The Mist!
No one would think that the two were the same person.
Everyone would think that Snake Sect and the Mist were just working together, but Kieran was the only one.
Just like Silent Night Secret Order and Lady Calamity.
Kieran needed this kind of impression.
He didn't want people to investigate him back and forth.
Although he thought he did it covertly and well enough, there were still some things that he couldn't get to the bottom of, especially when God of War and Lady Calamity might interfere.
Therefore, he had to speed up some things.
Coincidentally, this was a great opportunity!
With that in mind, Kieran gave Bloody Mary a new order.
Kurt Horton, who was sitting opposite Kieran, had no idea what was going on.
At this moment, the young noble's face was full of shame.
"I'm sorry, Corin.
"I was just curious back then, that's why I went through the information from Sicar.
Please believe me, I don't mean any harm. "
The young noble explained in a hurry.
Kieran nodded.
Judging from his breathing and heartbeat, he believed what the young noble said.
As for more?
He would have time to decide.
After Kieran nodded, Kurt Horton couldn't help but heave a breath of relief.
He didn't want to lose a friend because of an unconscious check.
After all, there were very few friends who acknowledged his philosophy of 'life is too hard, it needs a little sweetness'.
It was fair to say that he was one of a kind.
It was natural for him to cherish it.
…
Looking at the five members of Silent Night Secret Order who were obedient to it, Bloody Mary cherished them very much.
Perhaps during normal times, there were quite a number of people who could be easily brainwashed by it.
However, this time was different.
Time!
Time was running out!
The order from its boss allowed Bloody Mary to know that the five of them before its eyes were like the seeds of fire!
They must become the sparks that could set a prairie ablaze!
Two of them were the ones who wanted to arrest Bloody Mary first and the other three were their friends. Under Bloody Mary's persuasion, they abandoned the dark and joined the righteous.
Bloody Mary used [Demon Instinct] to sense the thoughts and emotions of the five of them.
Bloody Mary was sure it was still lacking a little.
The five of them were still anxious.
Therefore, it stood up and looked at the five of them at eye level.
Following Bloody Mary's movement, all five of them turned their gazes towards it.
"You guys are worried.
Maybe even afraid. "
Bloody Mary's words made the five of them lower their heads, not daring to look at Bloody Mary in the eyes anymore.
They took in a deep breath.
Bloody Mary suddenly shouted loudly.
"Look up!"
Instinctively, the five of them raised their heads when they heard the loud shout.
They were looking at Bloody Mary at the moment.
There was no anger like they expected.
There was no disdain like they expected.
There was only gentleness and acknowledgement.
Bloody Mary knew there were two kinds of people in this world. One lived for themselves, looking tough on the outside but their hearts were extremely fragile; the other lived for others, looking weak on the outside but their hearts were as hard as a shield.
These kinds of people were the true powerhouses.
Many times, they would be known as heroes!
Since the five of them were able to come here, it proved that they had the potential to be the latter.
Now, all it would take was a spark to ignite the fire in their hearts.
Therefore, Bloody Mary emphasized each and every word.
"It's nothing to be ashamed of, because I … am the same.
"I'm also worried. I'm also afraid."
After all, we are facing such a terrifying enemy.
"Death may come at any time."
But … "
"We don't have a choice.
Our friends and family need our protection. They are all in Silent Night Town, they don't even know what happened, but I am willing to let them know nothing.
Because I am willing to bear everything for them.
I am willing to live a peaceful life for them.
I am willing to carry their burdens and move forward.
Guys, I can't make any more promises.
I don't know if I can survive this.
But if I do, I will protect you with my life. As my comrades, my companions, your friends, your family, I will treat them as my own.
I swear! "
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