Madame Wade and her two elder brothers were there as well, smiling as they watched. Holmer’s clan didn’t have any experts. With his death, his clan had become a piece of fresh meat which anyone could take.
The main gate slowly opened.
“Milords, why have you come here so late at night?” A middle-aged ran out in a state of partial undress. He had just come running from his bed.
“Madame Countess.” He suddenly saw Madame Wade was here, and his heart instantly shook.
Madame Wade said coldly, “Based on our evidence, Holmer is under suspicion of having attempted to assassinate Keane, the successor to the governorship of Cerre. All members of Holmer’s clan are to be arrested, and all of the clan’s possessions are to be searched and seized.”
Hearing these words, the man’s legs couldn’t help but feel soft, and he fell to his knees.
“No! Madame Countess.” The middle-aged man said hurriedly. “My grandfather was invited by your two brothers…”
“You dare to slander a noble clan? Your crimes increase a level in severity. Kill him.” Madame Wade’s face turned cold.
The leading knight suddenly thrust forward with his lance, striking like a serpent from its lair. With a ‘swish’ sound, the lance pierced through the throat of that middle-aged man.
Madame Wade’s eldest brother, putting on a brave display, called out loudly, “Everyone, hurry up!”
Those city guards immediately charged into the manor like a pack of ravenous wolves and tigers. The thing which these city guards loved to do the most was search and seizures. Because when they carried these activities out, they would always be able to secretly take a few things for themselves.
But of course, they wouldn’t dare take too much, as many people were present and watching.
“What are you doing? What are you doing?!”
A hastily dressed man and woman rushed out, shouting loudly. Some of the manor guards also hefted their weapons, but none of them dared to act.
Because…they could tell that these were the city guards.
How would the private guards of a manor dare to struggle against the city guards?
“Holmer is under suspicion of having attempted to kill young master Keane. All members of Holmer’s clan are to be arrested. Those who resist, kill them.” The knight leader said coldly. When the members of Holmer’s clan heard this order, they were all stunned.
In the face of the assault by the ferocious city guards, many people were taken without a struggle.
But there were still a number of people who were unwilling to surrender, and they turned tail to flee. The soldiers of the city guard chased after them, one by one.
“That Wade-whore.” A white-haired old man said. “She asked Grandpa to help her. Now that Grandpa is dead, she’s actually coming to ransack our manor. How venomous.”
That white-haired old man left a secret room, holding three magicrystal cards.
Holmer was three hundred years old. Of his sons, only two were still alive; the other had died of old age. The two remaining sons were the youngest ones. As for grandsons…the oldest grandchildren of his were two hundred, while the youngest were only around thirty.
“Stop!” A city guard suddenly noticed the old man.
The old man threw a handful of dust out.
“Uhhhh.” The guard’s face immediately turned blue. He grabbed at his throat, emitting several pained noises, then collapsed. He was dead.
With a sneer, the old man very agilely ran towards a small alleyway.
“Hold it!” A loud shout from far away.
The old man didn’t pay it any heed, increasing his speed instead.
“Swish.” An arrow pierced through the air at astonishing speed, howling as it pierced into the old man’s back.
The handsome, golden-haired knight lowered his bow. With a cold laugh, he said, “You thought you could run? In your dreams. Go search his body and see if he has any magicrystal cards.”
“Yes, milord.”
….
Not only was the manor itself filled with people; a large ring had formed around the manor as well. Not a single member of Holmer’s clan had been able to flee. Although some members of the clan knew how to use poison, they were far inferior to Holmer.
Within the main hall of Holmer’s manor.
Madame Wade and her two brothers were staring at a pile of treasure and magicrystal cards.
“This old fart’s money-making abilities were quite impressive.” Madame Wade’s older brother’s eyes were gleaming.
Madame Wade laughed calmly. “The two of you shouldn’t lust after a small amount like this. When we take over control of the city’s governorship, our wealth will be far greater than this.”
In the air, high above Holmer’s manor.
Linley had a pair of translucent wings on his back. He was flying in the air, watching the looting and ransacking scene below in Holmer’s manor.
“Madame Wade really is vicious and ruthless. This Holmer really is quite unfortunate.” In mid-air, Linley laughed calmly as he watched all of this happen.