Chapter 149
Chapter 149: She’s yours
Han Shuo was greatly startled to see Lisa appear inside a cage. His originally wandering gaze became a bit harsh.
Han Shuo had once borne hatred towards Lisa, but as the two spent more time together, he discovered that she wasn’t as bad as he had originally thought. She’d then protected him whenever she could. All of this had slowly changed Han Shuo’s impression of Lisa.
Lisa’s eyes were brimming with tears as she was held captive within the cage. Her bright, clear eyes were now dim and lackluster, suffused with a sense of helpless despair. This made Han Shuo’s heart ache with pain.
“Is there some feud between the Addison family and Bob Ascher? Why was the Addison family suddenly destroyed and branded with the tag of traitors?” Han Shuo looked coolly around his surroundings and asked Emily.
Emily had felt that Han Shuo had become a bit on edge when Lisa had appeared, and she couldn’t help but ask when she heard Han Shuo’s words, “You seem to care a lot about this Lisa?”
Nodding, Han Shuo turned to explain, “Lisa is one of my classmates in the necromancy major back at the Academy. We’re good friends and she’s helped me quite a few times. I definitely won’t sit idly by now that she’s in dire straits.”
Emily was startled when she heard Han Shuo’s words and then responded, “The Addisons were already on bad terms with Bob Ascher before he wanted to rebel. However, because the Addison family had a certain status within Valen City, Bob Ascher didn’t dare to do anything.”
“But now that Bob Ascher is obviously intent on thoroughly grasping Valen City in his hands, any family that doesn’t answer to him must be wiped out. It looks like the Addison family was one of those unlucky families. From the intelligence gathered by the Dark Mantle has been able to obtain in recent times, Bob Ascher has commenced his actions using a variety of excuses.
“Little Lisa’s body is now eye popping, but I must warn you all that she’s also a necromancer. The magic dampening cuffs on her wrists must not be taken off.” The organizer on the stage was still describing Lisa.
“I had a few things to take care of in this area. What are you doing here?” Han Shuo asked.
His face growing frosty, Lawrence spoke in a cold voice, “Something’s happened to my cousin’s Addison family and now even Lisa’s fallen victim to a plot to make her a slave. I heard that she was being auctioned off here and have come to rescue her.”
Lisa and Lawrence’s family were related, and it seemed that he was well aware of what had happened to her family. This was why he’d purposefully made the trip from the capital. This also raised Han Shuo’s opinion of him. It would appear that Lawrence was one who valued family.
Logically speaking, there was a limit to how close cousins would be, not to mention that Bob Ascher gave labeled the Addison family as traitors. Such a crime was enough to cause all relatives to pause, as it would be easy for them to become embroiled as well. For Lawrence to make his way here from such a far distance was enough for Han Shuo to view him with new eyes.
“You’re too late, Lisa’s already been purchased for a thousand gold coins!” Han Shuo looked at Lawrence and said with a slight smile.
“It must be that old dog Calvert. Lisa’s family and his family have never gotten along. He must’ve been one of the instigators for what happened to Lisa’s family this time. He would certainly be willing to spend large sums to buy Lisa and take her home to torture.” Lawrence’s face darkened and he spoke to the two behind him. “It looks like we’ll have to be the burning and looting sort of robbers today.”
The two behind Lawrence had no expressions on their faces and wore very ordinary, loose clothing. There wasn’t much that could be gleaned from their outfits, but Han Shuo discovered that one was a swordsman and the other a mage after he concentrated a little. However, he couldn’t determine how strong they were.
“How would I let Lisa be taken by others since I’m here? Don’t worry, I’ve got Lisa.” Han Shuo could be certain that Lawrence was truly worried about Lisa and spoke with a small smile.
Lawrence noticeably heaved a sigh of relief when he heard these words and spoke heartfeltly towards Han Shuo, “Bryan, I owe you one!”