Chapter 921 - Ever More Critical
Chapter 921: Ever More Critical
Things didn’t turn out well.
The second day after the murder, Highland City was engulfed in an uproar. In the same place and by the same method. Two merchants who came from the Country of Light had been murdered and hung up on the stelae. Shane blew his top. He couldn’t imagine how the murderers got away with his tight security and committed the crime. The fact that the murder was committed in the same place with the same method meant that they were obviously provoking him!
As the vice-captain of the Viper Gang and actual ruler of Highland City, Shane was a real piece of work. He decisively imposed emergency measures in the city, gathered the merchants, and dispatched soldiers to protect them in one location. Although Shane wasn’t sincerely concerned about the merchants, he felt humiliated that something like this happened in his territory and this became a threat to his position. He initially thought that Highland City was merely a poor city by the border and no one was capable enough to fight for his position. But now, this city was in high demand where even members of the Alanic Family were also eyeing for opportunities. If news of this matter spread out of here, his position in the Alanic Family would be precarious. But he wasn’t willing to give up just yet. He swore to nab the murderers and put an end to this!
In fact, there was also another reason why he felt so vexed. He heard that some merchants had turned tail to the death threats and prepared to leave. He didn’t wish for Miss Miranda to leave too because now that he finally got the chance to meet two beautiful women after managing this ridiculous place for years. How would he let them escape so easily?
Fortunately, according to his received intelligence, Miss Miranda had no intention of leaving this place yet. He heaved a sigh of relief. It seems like I must come up with ways to make her stay. If not, it will be such a waste.
But before he came up with any ideas to handle her, another murder case happened.
At identical time, place, and using the same method. The only difference was that there were three corpses hanging on the stelae this time.
Highland City was filled with terror.
Some cowardly merchants had decided to leave. They initially came here to survey the city but eventually saw no reason strong enough to make them stay any longer. It would still be possible if it were only one murder case as they could hire bodyguards since the profits were generous in this city. But the problem now was that the killings were committed too mysteriously. After the first murder case, Shane dispatched his soldiers to surround the plaza. Then, after the second murder case, he enhanced the security by tripling the number of soldiers. But even so, they couldn’t keep out the murderers or find out how they managed to pass through the defense. Many merchants were scared stiff as a result. Even though there were hundreds of soldiers guarding the plaza, no one saw how the three corpses were hung on the stelae. It felt as though the crimes were committed and three corpses appeared out of nowhere at the very instance of darkness happening just before dawn.
Night fell.
There were no merchants or locals whispering into each other’s ears on the cold, empty streets. Instead, squads of armored soldiers patrolled the area with wielded weapons and scanned the surroundings vigilantly. They knew that their superior was feeling fretful and restless for the past few days. Apart from patrolling the place and ensuring that nothing similar happened, there was nothing else that they could do.
At this moment, they suddenly heard a scream that broke the tranquility of the night.
“Ah———!”
The soldiers scrambled. They hurriedly turned and stormed to the voice. Shortly after, they arrived at the south of the merchant’s gathering place and discovered a person wrapped in black clothes and wielding a dagger. There was also a dead merchant covered in blood by the person’s feet. The person brandished the dagger and mercilessly split the screaming woman into half!
“Capture him!’
The soldiers charged forward with their weapons and to their surprise, not only did the murderer not escape, but he also raised his dagger and embraced their attacks. The murderer was powerful and the soldiers didn’t stand a chance against him. Not only were they unable to capture him, but the murderer also slashed them in succession. As the soldiers were about to give up and flee, several shadows appeared among them and darted out of the group.
“Get lost, weaklings.”
Although the soldiers couldn’t see the faces of the reinforcements, they instantly recognized them from the embedded marking on the black armor—they were Shane’s special forces. The soldiers swiftly made way and left the battlefield to the four figures in black.
The murderer became cautious at the sight of the four new challengers. He clasped the dagger and glared at them. Then, the battle began.
In an instant, shimmering blade rays streaked across the night sky. The mysterious attackers drew their swords and sealed the murderer’s way of retreat. The murderer dodged their blades and quickly launched his attack on one of them.
It was apparent that the four attackers were much more experienced in battles than the soldiers. On the other hand, the murderer was no weakling either. He continued to brandish his dagger skillfully and had even slashed two of the attacks. But… This was the end of his fight.
No matter how hard he tried, he was all alone. The instant he slashed one enemy, the others sneaked up and swung their blades at him. The murderer turned around with the dagger and the blades clashed. Clang! The powerful impact blasted the murderer away and he crashed and rolled on the ground. It was apparent that he was a goner.
“Capture him!’
The soldiers who were watching from the side ran up to the collapsed man immediately, but what happened next stunned them all.
The murderer lifted the dagger and pierced it into his throat.
Just like this, he became a lifeless corpse.
“This…”
The soldiers widened their eyes in astonishment. At this moment, the others arrived at the scene.
“What happened? Who is he?”
Clive rushed forward and witnessed the man in black clothes on the ground. One of the soldiers replied.
“He’s the murderer who attacked the merchants!”
“Murderer?”
Clive puckered his brows. He took large strides to the corpse and took down the black cloth that covered his face. It was an old face and Clive couldn’t believe his eyes.
“Teacher… How is this possible…!”