"T-This is a p-p-reward!"
Aisphany stuttered. Then, she reacted to the situation and emphasized, "I didn't force him, he gave it to me on his own."
However, her emphasis seemed to have the opposite effect.
The coldness in Kieran's eyes was getting stronger.
Aisphany almost cried when she felt the changes in Kieran's eyes.
She never thought the little sheep-like guy's friend would be a lone wolf.
Sheeps and wolves were two different species, how could they be together?
She thought she would run into another fat sheep that she could take advantage of.
Aisphany scolded herself in her heart for being greedy while she shouted loudly.
"I swear on my family name!
Everything I said is the truth! "
Her words were loud and clear, her voice was sonorous and powerful.
But …
Kieran didn't believe a single word she said.
He knew Starbeck's character very well.
He knew Starbeck's character very well. Given Starbeck's character, what kind of situation would he fall into if he made a deal with Kieran in that desperate situation?
'Restrain!'
To be more precise, it was a one-sided and easy 'robbery'.
Other than being unable to retort, Starbeck couldn't do anything else.
He didn't even dare to retort, all he could do was open his mouth but nothing came out.
Kieran never doubted Starbeck's motives.
Just like how he never doubted the greed under the woman's facade.
The moment it appeared, it almost caused Greed to exclaim in admiration. It allowed Kieran to have a deep understanding of Greed since a long time ago.
Huu!
Scorching flames bloomed on Kieran's left hand.
When everyone in the security office saw the flames on Kieran's palm, their faces changed one after another, each with a different expression.
Old Peeker and Sayer simply thought of some rumors, their faces were filled with heavy reverence.
Snacker, Blu, and Riley who already knew Kieran's identity were reminiscing about the past.
Aisphany, on the other hand, was much simpler.
Fear.
The purest fear.
The rumors about the Burning Family popped up in her mind one after another.
Then, Aisphany's smart brain started to spin faster than usual.
She recalled everything that had happened after she had appeared.
Moreover, he quickly grasped the key point.
"Sir, please let me go!"
"I will help you find Sir Starbeck!"
"After all, I'm the only one here who has seen him!"
Aisphany's words flowed like pearls.
She swore it was the fastest she had ever spoken since she was born.
After the words escaped her mouth, Aisphany closed her eyes as if she didn't dare to see the final outcome.
Three to four seconds later, Aisphany, who didn't feel any burning or pain, opened her eyes. Not both of her eyes, but her left eye.
When he realized that the flame in Kieran's hand had disappeared, he opened his eyes and let out a long sigh.
He survived!
But before Aisphany could truly rejoice, a sense of powerlessness spread throughout her body, causing her to fall to the ground.
Until then, Aisphany realized that not only was her body weak, but her clothes that she had prepared meticulously were also drenched in cold sweat.
Hu.
A night breeze blew over.
Aisphany quivered uncontrollably.
However, the coldness was nothing compared to Kieran's gaze.
When she realized Kieran was staring at her, Aisphany stopped shivering and tried to speak in a gentle and calm tone, "I met Starbeck in a small alley in Dawn City. He was in trouble but someone was protecting him in the dark."
"That person is very powerful, I don't know who he is. Starbeck also noticed that person and was very vigilant against him, he even purposely used some kind of item to divert that person's attention when he made the deal with me."
"That person was tricked but he wasn't angry. All he did was warn me not to simply talk about Starbeck and Starbeck didn't resist when he was taken away."
"I think that person should be Starbeck's bodyguard and Starbeck should be from a big family, but … there's something different and awkward about it, it's strange."
Without Kieran's urging, Aisphany told Kieran about her encounter with Starbeck.
She finally understood that if she wanted to stay alive, she would have to use Starbeck as her 'protective umbrella'.
"My lord, please don't worry.
I've memorized that person's face and with my forces in Dawn City, I can easily locate that person and then find Sir Starbeck along the way. "
Aisphany said as she carefully sized up Kieran.
When she saw the coldness in Kieran's eyes fade away, Aisphany's anxious heart was finally relieved. She quickly said, "My lord, I'll depart right away and find Sir Starbeck's whereabouts for you."
Aisphany then moved towards the gate of the security office.
Kieran didn't say anything nor did he stop her, all he did was look at her.
Sweat was dripping down Aisphany's forehead.
After a while, it was covered in a dense layer of sweat.
Then, Aisphany walked back to Kieran.
"My lord, after some thought, I think it's better for me to listen to your orders and search for Sir Starbeck."
Aisphany said.
Kieran glanced over Aisphany who lowered her head obediently and walked out of the door. He then dragged Aisphany's companion, who was knocked out by his kick, back to Kieran.
After tossing the companion in front of Aisphany, Kieran looked at Snacker, Blu, and Riley.
No words were spoken.
However, a single glance from Kieran made the slightly relaxed atmosphere turn heavy again.
Snacker was racking his brain trying to think of words to persuade Kieran.
However, before he could come up with a solution, his two companions spoke again.
"Sharpshooter, I have no regrets dying under a bow!"
"Duel me again!"
"I have no regrets dying under that kind of secret spell!"
"I also hope to duel you again!"
Blu and Riley shouted at the same time.
Similar remarks startled the two of them. After subconsciously looking at each other, they saw an inexplicably familiar expression on each other's faces.
Both of them showed a smile at the same time, as if it was the first time they met.
Snacker, on the other hand, covered his face and kept banging his head on the wall, groaning in pain.
"What kind of tacit understanding are you two doing at a time like this?
Don't you know this will kill you?
Don't you know the dead will die?
A man can only live once, if he dies, everything will be over! "
A roar erupted from Snacker's mouth.
"Then why are you willing to die for us?"
Blu asked.
"Yeah, you are willing to die for us, why can't we fight for your life?"
Riley sighed.
Snacker was stunned.
"You … You two …"
"Because I am the one who caused this, I have to take responsibility."
Snacker stuttered as he explained.
However, Blu and Riley didn't listen.
Both of them looked at Kieran again.
"It's an honor to die under the arrow of a Sharpshooter."
"It's also an honor to die under an unknown technique."
"You bastards!
Can you guys hear me out?! "
Snacker, who was a little touched a moment ago, couldn't hold back his frenzied shout when he saw his comrades' reaction.
This time, his shout was more like a roar.
The roof of the security office was shaken off a layer of dust.
The dust fell into the nose of Aisphany's comatose companion, and the tall, muscular man sneezed.
"Achoo!"
"It's you, you bastard!
Let me tell you, as long as I am here, I won't let you hurt the lord envoy! "
The man woke up from the sneeze and when he opened his eyes, he saw Kieran. The man quickly climbed up and stood in front of Aisphany, uttering each and every word.
"Envoy?!"
Everyone was instantly captivated by the term.
Kieran squinted his eyes and sized up Aisphany again.
"That's right!
Lady Aisphany is the envoy sent by the imperial court, she is here to investigate the unusual situation in Burning Dawn! "
The man said in a triumphant tone.
Then, as if he thought of something, he said to everyone in a serious tone, "This is a secret, you guys have to keep it a secret."
Hey, hey!
Since it's a secret, don't say it out in the open!
Everyone looked at the man as if they were looking at an idiot.
Kieran wasn't an exception either.
On top of that, he was guessing whether the man's brain suffered some kind of damage from the crash just now.
However, Kieran denied it right away.
"In order to keep it a secret, I'll tell you my name. I am Raulee, Lady Aisphany's most loyal servant.
Alright, since you know my name, I'll take it as you've promised to keep it a secret. "
The tall man named Raulee said.
'Who promised to keep it a secret?
You are just talking to yourself! '
Old Peeker, Sayer, and Snacker rolled their eyes at the same time.
Kieran, on the other hand, walked up to Aisphany.
"Imperial envoy?"
Kieran asked.
"It's … It's a misunderstanding!
I'm looking for an identity because it's convenient for me to do things, not because I want to take advantage of the unusual situation in Burning Dawn to reap some benefits.
"Alright, I'm a liar."
I hope to reap some benefits in the chaos.
But I don't mean you any harm, please let me go. "
Aisphany instinctively wanted to tell Kieran her fake identity, but when she caught Kieran's gaze, she quickly told him the truth.
Aisphany lowered her voice, obviously hoping that the others wouldn't hear her.
However, it was still heard by the surrounding people.
Her servant, Raulee, turned his head away from his conversation with the others.
"Lady Aisphany, are you trying to hide your identity?
How can you hide your identity so calmly in front of the enemy and call yourself a liar? "
"As expected of Lady Aisphany."
"You are really the person I should follow for the rest of my life!"
Raulee covered his mouth, tears and snot were flowing down his face.
How could he justify himself like that?
Was … Was he really an idiot?!
Old Peeker, Sayer, and Snacker were all rendered speechless.
"How much do you know about Burning Dawn?"
Kieran didn't care about Raulee and the others, he asked Aisphany directly.
"I don't know much."
But Dawn City did send out a special envoy from the imperial court to investigate the ambush on Burning Dawn near Supreme Road. "
Aisphany didn't even bat an eye at Raulee since she was used to what kind of person he was.
In fact, if it wasn't for Raulee's dumb brain and decent strength, Aisphany wouldn't have brought him near Supreme Road.
"The ambush on Burning Dawn has attracted the attention of Dawn City …
And Starbeck is in Dawn City! "
"Double line eh?
Then … "
"Where is the most important point?
"Near Supreme Road?"
Or Dawn City? "
Kieran sat in his chair, his fingers tapping on the armrest.
The information before his eyes wasn't enough to piece together a complete jigsaw but the existing jigsaw pieces coincided with Kieran's previous guesses.
Based on Starbeck's dungeon main scroll, Dawn City might be more important than Kieran.
But with Broker messing things up, Kieran's guesses might not be correct anymore.
On top of that, Kieran speculated that it might be Broker's interference that caused the mission to deteriorate to such a state.
After another glance at Starbeck's letter, Kieran made up his mind.
He looked at Aisphany again.
"My lord, what are your orders?"
Aisphany asked right away.
"Bring your servants and continue to Burning Dawn's camp, help me gather information — I'll give you 3 days, no matter what you get within 3 days, you must return to Shatterstone Town and tell me everything.
And the three of you!
I'll give you one more chance to challenge me fairly. If you win, I'll let you go but if you lose, I'll need you to be my men for 3 months!
I only need 3 months. After 3 months, I'll grant you your freedom and I won't restrict you in any way. "
Kieran glanced over everyone in the room other than Old Peeker and Sayer and said in an unquestionable tone.
"Sure."
Snacker, Blu, and Riley nodded in unison.
As for Aisphany?
From Kieran's point of view, she didn't have the right to reject.
Contracts were signed one after another.
Aisphany brought her servants and left in a hurry.
Snacker, Blu, and Riley stood behind Kieran with bloody noses and swollen faces.
You said challenge?
It ended within a few seconds after the contracts were signed.
Snacker and the other two were in a worse state than before when they faced a serious Kieran. They didn't even have time to react before they were knocked down on the ground.
"My lord, I swear my loyalty to you!"
Old Peeker and Sayer shouted in unison when they saw Snacker and the other two escaped death.
Old Peeker and Sayer weren't willing to give up when they saw Snacker and the other two escaped death. They had to get it before Kieran did.
No one wanted to be the passive one.
"I don't just know about that bastard's secret hideout, I also know someone who has an unusual relationship with that bastard!"
Old Peeker said before Kieran could.
"My lord, other than bringing you a considerable amount of wealth, I can also find at least 50 superior warhorses for you!"
Sayer said without showing any weakness.
Old Peeker and Sayer were fighting to be the first to show their value.
Kieran just sat there as if he couldn't hear anything.
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