The Lefirut Family, old site.
Before long, the area was surrounded by a thick mass of shadows.
The Imperial Knight Order's heavy knights had already arrived, completely sealing off the site.
The knights were searching inside, attempting to find clues to explain the scene before them.
Unrelated civilians were barred from entering, yet people still continuously arrived, looking at the leveled site of the Lefirut Family with exchanged glances and lingering fears, which sparked various secretive whispers.
No one knew what had happened here.
Nor did anyone know who was responsible for all of this.
People could only come to one conclusion.
"The Lefirut Family is finished."
That was simply the case.
This formidable assassin family had vanished into thin air today.
From the ruins of the Lefirut home, the Imperial Knight Order found many disfigured bodies and also unearthed a large number of people who had been buried alive. After confirmation, it was determined they were all members of the Lefirut Family.
Among those bodies, a few charred beyond recognition were confirmed after magic examination to be the family elders of the Lefiruts.
However, Dilequis, the family head, was nowhere to be found.
Some believed he had died without a trace.
Others believed he had miraculously escaped.
Regardless, the Lefiruts had vanished from the Imperial City, an undisputed fact.
Perhaps there were some members of the Lefirut Family still at large.
After all, not every Lefirut was at home this evening.
But now that the Lefiruts had been destroyed, those who had escaped were unlikely to stir up significant trouble.
Thus, the Lefirut Family was finished, that was the fact.
Understanding this, people reacted differently.
Some raised an uproar, in disbelief.
Some gloated with relentless sneers.
Others were in shock, in doubt, and still others felt palpitations.
For no matter how it was put, the Lefirut Family was a marquis family, a great noble with high status in the Empire, and the fact that they were wiped out overnight was both shocking and frightening.
People were all guessing who could have done such a terrifying act and whom the Lefirut Family had offended.
Who was the mysterious powerhouse cloaked in a cloak?
Moreover, the unknown monster cleanly bisected by the cloaked figure had vanished without a trace, just like a true mirage.
What exactly was that monster?
One question after another arose in people's minds, causing much contemplation.
Many had witnessed the deeds of the mysterious cloaked figure.
He could summon a meteor shower, cleansing the ground with asteroids.
He could sever demons with a single stroke, subduing the unidentified creatures.
It appeared he alone had eradicated the entire Lefirut Family.
Such a powerful figure was now active within the Imperial City, stirring all manner of speculation and unrest.
Indeed, this evening in the Imperial City would certainly be lively.
Gradually, even ordinary citizens of the Imperial City became aware of this major event, sparking significant uproar.
Naturally, the Imperial Palace could not ignore this matter.
It was said that the Emperor had hastily dispatched several officials to come here and investigate.
It was imaginable that in the coming days, the rumors and unrest in the Imperial City would change.
During this time, Shane, the original perpetrator, appeared in a little-known alley.
There, Tilly was quietly waiting for Shane's return.
Speaking in a calm tone, as if he had just carried out a trivial task, Shane uttered these words.
This left Tilly with mixed feelings.
Looking at the man responsible for the downfall of the entire Lefirut Family, Tilly eventually couldn't hold back.
"You've been too reckless," Tilly said sternly. "By wiping out the Lefirut Family , you're bound to bring a lot of trouble."
Wasn't that the truth?
Initially, because of a strange thief's deed, the Imperial City was already on edge. Now that Shane had obliterated such a prominent noble family overnight, one could imagine how lively and chaotic the Imperial City would be from tomorrow onward.
Even the Imperial Palace, upon learning that the Lefirut Family had been destroyed by a mysterious powerful figure, would surely take various measures, either sending a significant number of people to search and identify the chief culprit, or strengthening precautions and defense by implementing comprehensive security measures throughout the Imperial City.
In such circumstances, it would be very difficult for Shane to remain hidden in the Imperial City, let alone move around.
If not careful, it wasn't just Shane who would be unlucky; the Bigusler Family might also be implicated.
"What's the matter?" Shane glanced at Tilly and said indifferently, "Are you worried that the family head of the Renitra Family will report you?"
It was no wonder Shane spoke in such a manner.
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With the incident involving the Lefirut Family surfacing, Sarilo would definitely think that the person who acted against the Lefirut Family was the same mysterious figure who appeared today at the Bigusler Family's residence.
Moreover, the Renitra Family is allied with the Imperial Concubine, and they stand on the same front as the Lefirut Family.
So, how could Sarilo possibly refrain from reporting this matter?
"The people aligned with the Imperial Concubine's faction will definitely take this opportunity to strike, right?" Tilly said with a worried face. "Especially Sarilo Renitla, he will definitely try to use this occasion to participate in Bigusler's affairs indirectly, taking the chance to throw dirt at us and push us into dire straits."
Not to mention, this isn't just about throwing dirt anymore.
Shane did indeed appear at the Bigusler Family's residence, and he was certainly connected with the Bigusler Family; he definitely acted against the Lefirut Family, and these are all solid accusations.
One can imagine how tough it will become for the Bigusler Family hereafter.
Tilly felt somewhat resentful about this.
Obviously, she was blaming Shane for taking action against the Lefirut Family.
But Shane wanted to tell her...
"What I do, can you control it?"
Shane's unapologetic remarks made Tilly's expression darken.
As the precious daughter of the Bigusler Family and a distinguished young hero of the Imperial City, pursued by countless, she had never been confronted .
"Have you harmed us, and I should not say a word?"
Tilly directly retaliated against Shane, even though she knew that the person in front of her was a more formidable figure than her own father; she showed no signs of weakness.
Of course, Shane scoffed at such a stance.
"Lady, you must have had a pretty comfortable life before, held high by others, hardly experiencing much hardship, right?"
Shane said this with a mocking smile.
"What do you mean by that?"
Tilly detected a hint of disdain in Shane's tone, and her anger began to rise.
"Just the literal meaning," Shane retorted with a curl of his lip. "If it weren't so, how could you be so naive?"
Saying this, Shane left the Female Knight and walked away on his own.
"Wait!" Tilly immediately reached out and grabbed Shane's arm, calling out loudly. "Clarify that! Where am I naive?"
Shane turned his head to look at Tilly.
That gaze tightened Tilly's heart, and her grip on Shane's arm began to loosen.
Only then did Shane speak.
"Aren't you naive?" Shane said calmly. "If you aren't naive, tell me, could your Bigusler Family have survived today without me?"
This sentence left Tilly at a loss for words.
However, Shane wasn't finished yet.
"Do you think without the issue of the Lefirut Family, your Bigusler Family wouldn't be targeted by the Imperial Palace, wouldn't be targeted by the Imperial Concubine's faction?" Shane scoffed. "Regardless of whether I annihilated the Lefirut Family or not, the situation facing the Bigusler Family wouldn't change one bit. Yet you actually say that I caused your trouble; that's truly the funniest joke I've ever heard."
While saying this, Shane pried Tilly's hand off his arm.
"Do you think your great father didn't know I would target the Lefirut Family?"
"When I asked him where the Lefirut Family's location was, he already knew I would take action against the Lefirut Family."
"But he didn't say a word, do you know why?"
"Because he was well aware, whether I act against the Lefirut Family or not, the difficulties faced by the Bigusler Family would be the same."
"Rather than that, it's better to let me act, eradicate the Lefirut Family, which could also weaken the Imperial Concubine's faction a bit; the Bigusler Family might still face a lot of difficulties, but the number of enemies would decrease."
"Moreover, whether it's your Bigusler Family or Prince Harvis, in the upcoming days both might have to rely on me to escape hardships and fight for a chance of survival. Clear understanding of this point is why your great father wouldn't dare say anything about what I intend to do."
"At least, he doesn't dare to question or accuse me in my presence like you do, because he can't afford to offend me."
"Understand now, naive lady?"
Shane's statements left Tilly speechless.
It was only then that she recalled a phrase Rocque once said to her.
"He is not someone you can afford to offend, nor can I, nor can the entire Human Race."
This phrase resounded again in Tilly's mind.
Leaving Tilly thoroughly speechless.
Shane naturally wouldn't bother about this stubborn lady.
Whether he targeted the Lefirut Family or not, it really had nothing to do with the Bigusler at all.
Just as he said, if not for him, the Bigusler Family wouldn't even have passed Sarilo's challenge; yet they thought of limiting his actions?
They might as well go back home.
Seeing Tilly's face full of speechlessness, Shane also felt bored and voiced out.
"Take me to the Imperial Palace."
After he spoke, Shane turned and left.
Tilly bit her lip, and ultimately sighed and followed him.
But whether or not she was convinced, only she would know.