Chapter 94: Did he go back?
“Just like that, everyone began preparing for the escort mission, with knights and adventurers running around the convoy, continuously bringing supplies, loading them into the carriages, or helping to move luggage, checking the horses and carriages. They were very careful and conscientious.
As the undisputed leader, Lord Beren supervised everything with a stern expression and gaze.
This mission involved a wide range of issues, and for Beren, it was also an opportunity not to be missed. Naturally, he sought to ensure nothing went wrong.
Thus, Beren not only rigorously oversaw all the work but occasionally stepped forward to inspect and give instructions, spreading a tense atmosphere.
Under this influence, Alis’s team became more meticulous as well. Vivian and others silently carried on with their preparations. Even Leon’s team, under Leon’s supervision and constant instructions, became exceedingly cautious. Only Magre seemed distracted, glancing over at Vivian’s team, observing the busy Merica, seemingly eager to come over.
However, even Magre did not want to cause any disturbance on this occasion. After all, the leader of the team was Lord Beren, his father’s immediate superior and the leader whom Magre would need to serve in the future. His prestigious family background was useless in front of this man, making Magre completely dare not act rashly.
Thankfully, Magre, looking restless, eventually restrained himself and did not come over, which let the quietly observing Merica heave a sigh of relief.
Of course, Merica didn’t know that Magre was able to hold back, thanks to Tielle.
Whenever Magre looked over, he would see Tielle’s cold, piercing gaze, making him shiver and unable to move his feet.
Regrettably, Magre’s actual fear wasn’t Beren, but Tielle.
Previously, it was Tielle who had discovered his ill intentions towards Merica, and then proceeded to break all of Magre’s limbs without any mercy. Afterwards, had it not been for his father getting the Great Priest from the Temple to perform recovery magic on him, Magre would have been crippled and couldn’t possibly be standing here.
This made Magre both hate and fear Tielle, daring not to make any rash moves.
Who could blame him? His family background was equally useless when it came to dealing with Tielle.
Already at a disadvantage, and since Tielle was a prominent genius of the Kingdom, consistently receiving wide attention, with Riley backing her up, unless it involved a direct attempt on her life, if nobles were disadvantaged by her, they could only acknowledge her superiority.
In such circumstances, Magre could only watch Tielle with immense wariness, hesitating several times, and gave up on approaching.
So, all preparations continued smoothly, maintaining a delicate balance.
It was Vivian who, after scanning her surroundings, muttered curiously,
“Where is Shane? Why can’t I see him?”
Vivian then realized that at some point, Shane had vanished.
After leaving the decision to Shane, Vivian did not directly ask for an answer, but thought it best to give Shane time to consider, and so she began preparing with the others.
Now that Shane was gone, Vivian could only assume that he had finally decided to abandon this mission.
“That’s probably for the best.”
Vivian felt reassured rather than regretful.
If Shane had stayed, considering the delicate relationship between Vivian’s team and Leon’s team, it would be hard to ensure that he wouldn’t be bothered by people like Magre. Considering this, it was perhaps better that Shane had given up on the mission.
As for meeting That Person…
“Maybe next time there’s an opportunity.”
Thinking of That Person, Vivian couldn’t help but smile wryly.
Though That Person was busy, held a special status, and was not easy to meet, if she had Riley’s help, there should still be a chance.
Thus, Vivian thought this and calmed down, focusing on continuing their preparations.
And they did prepare for quite some time.
Until all the preparations were complete, Beren, overseeing everything, finally gave the order.
“Bring the prisoner over!”
Suddenly, the entire scene fell silent.
Everyone’s expressions tensed, ready for action.
Vivian and her team also looked solemn, watching ahead.
Before long, the figure appeared.”
Surrounded by knights, a delicate man slowly approached.
At that moment, Killian was bound by various restraining Magic Tools.
These restraining Magic Tools were almost all the Top Level Magic Tools from within Lamijion, some obstructing the flow of Magic Power, some with extraordinary toughness and hardness, and some extremely heavy, suppressing the prisoner’s mobility and ensuring that Killian, a Level 77 Demon Clan criminal, could not escape.
Yet, Killian maintained an expressionless face and his eyes showed no fluctuation, bringing an eerily calm presence that was profoundly unsettling.
At least, many knights and Adventurers began to feel fear.
Whispers like these periodically arose, causing even Beren to look serious. Leon and Udilis were on the verge of breaking out in a cold sweat, and even Magre felt the urge to shiver, showing the immense pressure that Killian exerted.
Vivian and her companions were also extremely serious.
“That person, he’s strong.”
Tielle gripped her blade tightly, staring intensely at Killian.
“Is that… is that the mastermind behind the large-scale assassination from ten years ago from the Old Demon Clan Faction?”
“It’s… it’s truly terrifying…”
Lu Muya and Merica also grew timid and nervous.
Even Vivian took a deep breath internally.
“How on earth did Shane subdue him without a scratch?”
Seeing Killian in person, Vivian couldn’t imagine any powerful Magic Tool that could enable a Level 10 novice Adventurer to achieve such a feat.
“No wonder the Knight Order has been trying to find out about that Magic Tool.”
Vivian smirked to herself, unnoticed.
However, Vivian also knew that Shane must not have used any Magic Tools.
“So many secrets, not just Riley, now even I’m getting curious.”
Vivian murmured quietly to herself.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Killian was pushed into a cage-like carriage.
All preparations were thus complete.
Beren nodded forcefully, ready to give the command to depart.
However, just then, a knight ran over in a panic.
The knight, with a face full of panic, whispered something into Beren’s ear.
Hearing the words, Beren’s expression finally changed.
The rest were utterly puzzled.
As for Vivian, watching the scene unfold, she couldn’t shake a bad feeling that was unsettlingly growing inside her.
Her instincts told Vivian that trouble was on the horizon.
And more troubling, it might even involve their own people.