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Shadows climbed the wall, slowly appearing before Druhand's window.
"Damn commoner, I'll bring people to kill you tomorrow,"
"Commoner..."
Druhand's sleep-talking in the darkened bedroom was particularly grating.
"Die."
In the shadows, Yulian said calmly, slowly swinging the shadow scythe.
As a spurt of blood shot out, Druhand died silently in his sleep.
After killing him, Yulian had intended to casually search for valuables and leave.
But as luck would have it, Yulian's voice was heard by the servant at the door.
"Young Master?"
A familiar voice sounded.
A smile curved Yulian's lips.
Almost forgot about this guy.
"Click~"
The door opened automatically.
The bald man felt an ominous premonition rise in his heart as he watched the door open, but he still mustered the courage to step inside.
This is the Viscount's manor, what danger could there be?
Moreover, it's the room of the Viscount's most beloved son, even if there's danger, it couldn't be here, right?
If there really is danger, I can run away in time!
"Splurt!"
A jet of blood shot out.
Yulian couldn't wait and walked directly out of the room, beheading the bald man.
Everything, from beginning to end, was easier than imagined.
Yulian casually glanced at the quiet corridor, didn't bother with the aftermath, and left.
After all, it was just a small Viscount.
In this place where Viscounts and Barons are as common as dogs, and Earls and Dukes are also seen frequently, a few Viscounts or Barons dying is really nothing, let alone just a son or a servant.
They wouldn't even dare to mobilize manpower and resources for a large-scale search for the killer in the Wangdu; the nobles wouldn't allow it.
For Yulian, who had killed more than a dozen kings of the southern kingdoms, killing them was truly like killing chickens.
It was getting late, Yulian didn't plan to go back to Heiter's place and chose to find an inn to stay at.
Tomorrow, Yulian still had to be busy.
Violence couldn't solve all problems, since he decided to help Miss Emilia, he had to stay for a few more days and be busy.
...
"Knock knock~"
Number 23, Colin Street, the house number of an exquisite courtyard.
Yulian gently knocked on the courtyard gate, waiting for a response.
"Who is it?"
A moment later, an old woman opened the courtyard gate.
"You are?"
Yulian was dressed in suitable attire at this moment, coupled with his own refined demeanor, he looked like a proper young noble master.
"I'm looking for Miss Emilia."
"What do you need with Miss?"
There was a hint of hidden panic in the old woman's eyes.
If Yulian hadn't happened to meet her gaze, he might not have noticed.
"Hmm?"
Yulian didn't answer directly, only let out a dissatisfied snort.
"Please wait a moment."
The old woman didn't dare to delay and quickly turned to walk into the house.
"Miss, a young noble master is looking for you."
"What... a young noble master."
Yulian heard Miss Emilia's voice was a little flustered, guessing that she might have mistaken him for one of those headless young masters.
"Miss Emilia, it's me."
Yulian spoke up.
The person inside seemed to let out a sigh of relief, and then Miss Emilia's voice came through.
"Please come in."
Yulian entered the courtyard, closed the gate, and walked towards the house. Upon entering, he saw Miss Emilia and a beautiful woman sitting together, while the old woman stood to the side serving.
"This is my mother."
Miss Emilia invited Yulian to sit down, asked the old woman to bring tea, and then explained the beautiful woman's identity.
Yulian nodded, his gaze falling on the beautiful woman.
With just one glance, Yulian felt a little surprised.
The lady in a pink silk dress was clearly sitting gracefully, yet she exuded an enticing aura.
Her eyes were bright and deep, like stars in the night sky, twinkling with the light of wisdom.
Her nose bridge was high, giving her a noble temperament that made people dare not underestimate her, but her lips were red and moist like cherries, just one look could make people's hearts flutter.
A 'femme fatale' was Yulian's evaluation. He even suspected that Baron Corister was targeted by those nobles because of his young and beautiful wife.
Greedy and lustful was Yulian's definition of those nobles.
It seemed long, but it was actually just a brief moment.
Yulian greeted with a normal expression.
"Hello, Baroness."
"I am Yulian."
Unfortunately, Miss Emilia and the beautiful woman's complexions were obviously a little haggard, and there were faint dark circles around their eyes at the moment.
A kind of morbid beauty, Yulian commented.
"Did Druhand trouble you?"
"Amy told me yesterday."
"Don't worry, I will communicate with the Viscount."
"I believe the Viscount will be reasonable."
The beautiful woman showed a forced smile.
Yulian nodded.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I did not come for this."
Yulian took out a gold emblem from his Arms and placed it on the table.
"I heard about Baron Corister's matter and specifically came to help you."
"This is..."
The beautiful woman looked at the emblem on the table with confusion, asking uncertainly.
"It's the Adventurer's Guild emblem,"
"The gold one represents... High-level Adventurer, corresponding to..."
"First Class Mage strength!"
A light ignited in Miss Emilia's dim eyes.
Yulian breathed a sigh of relief, thinking it would be troublesome to explain if even nobles hadn't seen this.
"As Miss Emilia said, I am indeed a high-level Adventurer."
"And I am willing to help Baron Corister."
However, after Yulian finished speaking, he found that the mother and daughter were looking at each other in silence.
"Is something wrong?"
Yulian furrowed his brows.
"But, Adventurer..."
"Why do you want to help us?"
The beautiful woman pursed her lips, her brows filled with worry.
Huh?
Why do I want to help you?
Yeah, I must be crazy to come and help you!
If it weren't for that woman Miss Emilia moving me a little yesterday, I wouldn't want to cause myself trouble!
Yulian's mind recalled Miss Emilia trembling as she stepped forward to "protect" him yesterday.
Touching the area of his heart, he felt that his heartbeat was quite a bit faster than usual.
At that time, Yulian felt warm inside, inexplicably moved.
He hadn't felt this way in decades, and Yulian cherished this hard-won, genuine emotion.
"Because yesterday, even though Miss Emilia herself was very scared, she still stood out and blocked in front of me."
Yulian thought for a moment, still not speaking nonsense, but answering seriously.
While speaking, Yulian didn't even realize that the sincere smile on his face was genuine.
"Is that really all?"
The beautiful woman was still a little worried.
Too many people had designs on their mother and daughter...
"Mother, I believe him."
Miss Emilia held the beautiful woman's hand, her eyes firm.
Stupid... woman...
Yulian curled the corner of his mouth and gently cursed in his heart.
Trust is always a gamble, and now, Miss Emilia has undoubtedly gambled correctly!
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