Despair and Arrogance

Seeing a small Magic Signal Flare light up over there, Vice Captain Tennyson was a little puzzled: the assassination of the Mine Owner Agalia was led by Boss Roy. Since the Mine Owner Agalia was located near the edge of the Silver Moon Elf's living area and he didn't have many elven guards with him, it should have gone smoothly.

But now it seems that something has happened over there, and the Magic Signal Flare has clearly pointed out the direction the prey is fleeing.

Vice Captain Tennyson hurriedly gave chase. Suddenly, an elf wearing only some tattered strips of cloth emerged from a dark thicket ahead. Without even looking at the elf's face, Vice Captain Tennyson's body instantly turned into a wisp of smoke. When he reappeared, he was already to the left of the Mine Owner Agalia.

The dagger in his hand shot out with lightning speed...

To the surprise of the Tennyson Mine Owners, what seemed like a sure-kill attack was actually dodged by Agalia in mid-air with a twist of his waist.

The Mine Owner Agalia was agile. Although he dodged somewhat awkwardly and even had his ribs ripped open by Vice Captain Tennyson, he managed to avoid a fatal blow to his heart, only managing to cut through the layer of skin over the fat.

Agalia glanced down at the wound on his abdomen and broke out in a cold sweat. He had almost been killed by his pursuer.

Just as he stepped onto the ground and leaped up again, the vanished gray mist re-emerged from his left side and exploded instantly. Vice Captain Tennyson emerged from the gray mist, his dagger once again aimed at the back of the neck of the Mine Owner Agalia.

The Mine Owner Agalia also drew a short sword, which he precisely blocked the 'thrust'.

At this moment, the Mine Owners Mine Owners Tennyson that he was actually a powerful expert at the peak of the first stage of cultivation. If he had relied on the advantage of the night, the Dark Moon Elf assassin might not have been able to gain any advantage over him.

Vice Captain Tennyson's body once again turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared, but five Dark Moon Elf assassins followed behind him and surrounded him at the same time.

They might not have the strength of Vice Captain Tennyson, but the combined attack of the five Dark Moon Elf assassins left the Mine Owner Agalia with no way to avoid it. He could only unleash his 'momentum' once again, instantly increasing the power of his legs, and leap onto a horizontal branch seven or eight meters high, barely avoiding the combined attack of the Dark Moon Elf assassins.

He darted and leaped through the trees a few times before escaping to the streets of the Silver Moon Elf residential area.

The Silvermoon Elven Guard patrolling the area nearby seemed to have heard the sounds of fighting, and a series of whistles pierced the night sky...

The Mine Owner Agalia leaped forward, using tree branches as footholds, wishing he could jump directly into the arms of the Silver Moon Elven Guard as they charged towards him.

Vice Captain Tennyson Vice Captain Tennyson, who was chasing behind, saw it clearly. Suddenly, a phantom of a Night Blade Leopard appeared in the darkness behind him. Then, Vice Captain Tennyson accelerated abruptly, his body vanished, and he reappeared behind the Mine Owner Agalia, stabbing Agalia in the back with a dagger.

Agalia felt a sharp pain in his back, so intense that he dared not breathe, and then he saw the tip of a knife protruding from his chest.

His body fell uncontrollably from the horizontal branch.

With a 'thud,' he collapsed onto the pedestrian walkway of the Central Avenue.

Vice Captain Tennyson ran into the street, smeared the portrait of the Mine Owner Agalia on his face, and disappeared into the dark bushes without looking back, leading a group of Dark Moon Elf away.

At this moment, Roy also came out of the Silver Moon Elf living area.

He was standing under a street lamp across the street.

The streetlights overhead, which were originally a pale blue, suddenly emitted a warm glow.

He silently watched the Mine Owner Agalia lying across the street under the lamplight.

Bathed in the faint holy light, the soul of the Mine Owner Agalia floated out of his body and drifted aimlessly in mid-air.

Seeing a group of Silvermoon Elven Guard rushing over to check on the condition of the Mine Owner Agalia, Roy slowly walked over, carrying a copper-covered book.

A Silvermoon Elven Guard tried to step forward to stop them, but was pulled back by his companion, who whispered:

"He's a Priest. With him around, we don't need to go to the Moon God Temple to ask for a priest. Besides, the dead one was a Half-Elf, so the priests at the Moon God Temple might not even bother to handle it..."

"Let's leave it alone and let him handle it!"

Roy ignored the chatter of the Silver Moon Elven Guard and walked straight to the Mine Owner Agalia.

He straightened up, chanted a prayer, and a divine rune appeared beneath Roy's feet.

Then a beam of holy light descended, completely purifying the bewildered souls floating in mid-air. A little sprite, fluttering like a colorful butterfly, quickly flew towards the street corner. At the end of the Central Avenue was a pool of Spring of Life, and the little sprite flew towards that direction.

Roy then glanced at the Silvermoon Elven Guard before turning and leaving...

Only when a ray of sunlight shone into the room through the gap in the curtains did the Mine Owner Yarman snap out of his fear.

He opened his bloodshot eyes, stood up, walked to the window, and carefully drew back the curtains to let the sunlight into the room...

The sounds of fighting last night kept him sitting in this room all night.

The news that the elven guards had gathered was that the mine owners of Mine Owner Seagonis and Mine Owner Agalia had been assassinated in the Silver Moon Elf Residential Area. What was even more outrageous was that their faces were covered with a parchment self-portrait and identification information.

Clearly, a Mine Owners in the Padesto City who had traded Elf Slaves was not worthy of sympathy.

He didn't even dare to openly go out and take a look, for fear of getting himself involved. He waited in his room all night, thinking that the assassin would come to his door, but he wasted the whole night.

He was exhausted, both physically and mentally. He stood by the window, looking into the distance in the glaring sunlight.

A loud knocking came from behind him. He responded weakly, and his young nephew Darius, strode in and said, "Uncle Yarman, the Mine Owner Seagonis and Mine Owner Agalia have both been assassinated. Should we still proceed with the original plan?"

The original plan was for the four Mine Owners to pool together 10,000 Magic Crystal Stone, with the Mine Owner Seagonis and Mine Owner Agalia each contributing 1,250 Magic Crystal Stone, and the remaining amount to be taken care of by the Mine Owner Yarman.

But now, he and his nephew Darius will have to share the cost of the first five thousand Magic Crystal Stone.

"Get the Magic Crystal Stone ready. We need to visit Commander Helix as soon as possible and settle this matter quickly. We can leave Padesto City by noon. We can't stay here a moment longer..." said the Mine Owner Yarman decisively.

"Okay, Uncle Yarman ..."

The Mine Owner Dalias was also quite frightened this time, and seemed to have lost his ability to think independently.

The Mine Owner Yarman immediately ordered his men to prepare a carriage, as they were to visit Commander Helix as early as possible, a trip that had been arranged the day before.

As soon as Commander Helix stepped out of his lover's house, he saw a carriage parked across the street. Two Half-Elf stepped out of the carriage; they were Yarman and his nephew Darius. The two stood in front of the carriage and bowed humbly to Commander Helix.

Although Commander Helix was somewhat impatient, he had already pocketed the benefits, so he could only bite the bullet and approach them, asking rather impatiently, "Why did you come here so early?"

The Mine Owner Yarman walked up to Commander Helix and forced a smile, saying, "We've collected enough Magic Crystal Stone, and we were hoping to deliver them to Chief Commander Lucius as soon as possible."

Commander Helix spent the entire night hiding at his lover's house, unaware of what was happening in the Silver Moon Elf residential area.

Seeing the two Mine Owners being so proactive, he hesitated for a moment before saying, "I still need to go to the Guard Regiment before I can take you to see Chief Commander Lucius. You can go back and wait for me first."

"Actually, we don't have anything to do this morning, so we can wait for you in the carriage," the Mine Owner Yarman said respectfully, bowing to Commander Helix.

"Whatever you want!"

Commander Helix took the reins from his attendant, mounted his horse, and rode straight toward the Guard Regiment.

The Mine Owner Yarman, hurriedly boarded the carriage and followed Commander Helix to the Guard Regiment's camp.

When Commander Helix arrived at the Guard Regiment, he was told by his subordinates that two more Mine Owners had died the previous night, one of whom had even died in front of the Silvermoon Elven Guard. He was at a loss for words.

No wonder the Mine Owner Yarman wanted to see him so early, and even followed him in a carriage all the way to the Guard Regiment.

"Understood. Bury these two Mine Owners in the cemetery outside the city. Leave the rest to the Elven Council of Elders's court," Commander Helix instructed.

"Yes, Commander." His trusted subordinate replied quickly.

Commander Helix never expected the situation in Padesto City to be so tense, with countless eyes secretly watching these Mine Owners. The thought that the Magic Crystal Stone he had received had all been turned into exquisite gifts for his lover made Commander Helix feel uneasy.

He thought for a moment, then stood up and said to his trusted subordinates:

"I'm going to see Chief Commander Lucius at the military headquarters. We'll talk about it when I get back!"

After saying that, he quickly walked outside, with his trusted subordinates following behind Commander Helix, who hurriedly replied, "Yes, Commander."

Commander Helix rode out of the Guard Regiment's camp. The Mine Owner Yarman's carriage was parked opposite the camp. Commander Helix approached the carriage and said in a low voice, "Follow me. After you see the Chief Commander, I will send you into the Teleportation Portal."

When Yarman and his nephew Darius heard what Commander Helix said, they were immediately relieved.

Although Commander Helix was a bit arrogant, he was still willing to keep his promises...