Adrian’s expression turned cold. "These people must be from the Debonaire Syndicate. Shaquille’s pretty cunning to try and turn the syndicate against us.""His plan worked though." Rozi took a deep breath and took a few steps back, feeling extremely upset.Adrian smirked. They were fortunate to have uncovered Shaquille’s conspiracy. If they had left in a hurry, they would have been convicted and not be able to defend themselves.He suggested, "Let’s investigate the cause of their deaths."Rozi beamed. "You’re so smart, Adrian."Adrian was indeed smart. Although they were carrying swords, these people had not been slashed to death, proving that this had nothing to do with them."I’m just speculating here. We need facts."While saying this, Adrian reached out to search the clothes of one of the deceased when he heard a noise behind. He instantly became alert and shielded Rozi behind him.He asked in a vigilant tone, "Who’s there?""We’re only passing by!"Standing outside the w
The galloping of horses could be heard heading their way, and Adrian was about to stand up when he felt a slight bump at the tip of one of the corpses’ fingers. Upon closer inspection, he found it was a tiny red dot. With a gentle press, a needle poked out of the red dot.‘This should be the cause of their deaths,’ Adrian thought. Unfortunately, someone had arrived, so he had to stand up and could not inspect further.With her blade in one hand and the other hand grasping Adrian’s arm, Rozi shouted, "I’ll kill whoever dares to accuse us without evidence. One extra body doesn’t make any difference at this point.""Don’t say such nonsense, Rozi!" Adrian whispered, "We haven’t killed anyone, and this is their plan to catch us red-handed. Do you understand?""Step out!" There were sounds of someone jumping off a horse and hurrying to the edge of the woods. The person shouted, "Otherwise, I’m bringing my men in."Rozi was worried, but Adrian looked calm."Let’s go, Adrian. Let’s not d
“Can you see them and determine their cause of death while standing so far away?" Adrian questioned."I can’t see them," Igor refuted, "But Sir Hennessy is a trustworthy person and would never lie.""What I’m asking you is whether you can see the color of their lips from where you’re standing right now," Adrian asked as he sneered.Igor explained smugly, "They’re all lying on the ground, and I’m no clairvoyant, so of course, I can’t see them from here. Sir Hennessy is the one who told me that detail."Rozi then piped up, "Sir, that man you speak was standing even farther away than where you’re standing now. Also, the bodies are scattered everywhere. How could he have possibly determined anything about the bodies or the number of bodies there are.”Igor was stunned. ‘The leader of Medicis Manor surely wouldn’t lie. And these bodies certainly shouldn’t be lying neatly next to each other. This man must’ve moved them before we got here.’"Is this all true?" Igor asked.Adrian nodded
Adrian raced toward Medicis Manor.Hendrick, who was working in the herb field, immediately shouted when he saw Adrian, "Where’s Arlo?""I don’t know!" Adrian did not stop and charged on.Hendrick was puzzled, but just as he was about to ask further, Adrian had already passed the field and showed no intention of engaging in conversation.The horse had not even come to a complete stop when Adrian and Rozi both jumped off it and headed straight for Medicis Manor. The first thing that caught their eyes was the resident watchdog that was lying dead on the ground.Rozi exclaimed in shock, "Someone attacked Medicis Manor! Let’s head to study right away!""No!" Adrian had figured it out. What Shaquille wanted was the herbs and to warn them not to act recklessly while he was at it. "We have to go to the cellar. We can’t let them get the herbs."Rozi was frustrated. Lionel had regarded the study as a part of his life and loved studying the ancient tomes there. He had claimed that the tom
Adrian scoffed. "What you said may have been true in the past, but things have changed. I’m the current leader of Medicis Manor." He pointed to the silver badge on his waist.Hennessy’s expression fell. Up until now, both parties had only been bluffing without providing any concrete proof. But Adrian had now revealed his identity."Kill him! There will be a generous reward for the person that brings him down!" Hennessy shouted.Adrian sneered. "I strongly advise you to reconsider. If you dare to lay a hand on me, I’ll make sure Moonlit answers for your actions.""Move it!" Hennessy roared.With his identity exposed, the only way for him to keep himself safe was to kill Adrian. Therefore, of course, he was not about to listen to Adrian."Stop!"Someone leaped over the wall, stood before Adrian, and glared at Hennessy."Sir Hennessy, you’re an elder of Moonlit, but you’ve tarnished the reputation of our faction for your own selfish gain. You’re my problem now," Igor said firmly.
“So, Hennessy’s the real perpetrator behind those deaths!" Adrian gnashed his teeth in anger. "I won’t let him get away with this. Anyone who dares to plot against me will pay the price!""Save me!" Igor pleaded feebly.Adrian picked Igor up and rushed to the Thousand Herbs Study. Lionel would be able to save Igor. However, the study was empty with not a soul in sight. Even after calling out several times, there was no response.‘Now what?’ Adrian put Igor down and pulled the silver needle out from Igor’s chest.The tip of the needle was black, and though only a few short moments had passed, Igor’s life was already hanging by a thread."This is the only method I can think of." After saying this, Adrian dug a hole under the peony bush and placed Igor in it. He then turned to Rozi. "Stay here and watch over him. I’m going to find Mr. Lionel.""Please be careful." Rozi was worried as their opponent this time around was ruthless. The person would do anything and would not give up so
"Look carefully," Adrian instructed.As for Arlo whose condition was very severe, Adrian wondered if Lionel had cured him.Inside the hut, there were injuries on Lionel’s shoulders. They were likely caused by those men in black. Lionel’s clothes were stained red by his blood, but despite this, he was still tending to Arlo. Silver needles were sticking out all over Arlo’s head. Lionel did not even stop to tend to his own wounds.Ophelia and Caroline were also covered in injuries. They were standing by the side, nervously watching Lionel, hoping that he could save Arlo.Adrian decided not to disturb them and quietly withdrew from the hut. He knew that speaking to Lionel now would only disrupt his focus."Where’s Claude?" Adrian asked.Marissa’s heart trembled upon hearing the question. "When the enemy attacked earlier, he ran the other way to divert their attention away from us.”"Baldy, stay here and guard Lionel. Marissa and I will go find Claude." Adrian divided the tasks on ha
The men panicked. Now that they were cornered, they could only wait for an opportunity to escape."We won’t tell you anything," one of them said, "If you have the guts, come at us. We’ll see who walks out of here in one piece."They wanted to continue to resist, but this was not an option in Adrian’s books.Adrian looked at Claude. "Go help Lionel. He’s injured."Claude was shocked. Bucky had been protecting Lionel, so did they lose to those men?"I’ll go find them!" Claude hurried off.Seeing Claude trying to leave, one of the men took out a bow and arrow from behind his back and took a shot at Claude. Adrian saw this, and of course, would not allow it to happen. He leaped into the air, caught the arrow, and flung it back at the shooter."You people are lawless!" Adrian rebuked, "Why turn to such means to kill an apothecary?!"Stab!The shooter got hit by the arrow that Adrian had thrown back. He dropped off the roof and landed on the ground.The other two men trembled in fe