The Byron People

Addison had just channeled his Battle Qi to fully block the incoming bullets, so how could he have any strength left to defend against the Vampire Hand Axe?

Under the violent amplification of the Blood Flame Qi, the Transcendent detective's life force gushed out like a torrential tide, swallowed by the Vampire Hand Axe.

Addison's strength far surpassed Wells', and he was still able to put up a desperate fight, frantically channeling his Battle Qi to resist the devouring power of the Blood Flame Qi. He also recognized Charlotte and roared, "It's you!"

Charlotte smiled without answering, drew his Vampiric Rapier, Blood Rose, again, gave it a slight shake, and attacked fiercely with three thrusts.

If it were a normal sword duel, ten Charlottes might not be a match for Addison. His swordsmanship was quite mediocre, just something he had learned, not mastered, while Addison's swordsmanship was very formidable, ruthless and seasoned, honed by actual combat.

But Addison had fallen into a trap and was already severely wounded. How could he withstand Charlotte, who was holding a Transcendent-grade Vampiric Weapon and had activated his Insight ability?

Charlotte easily pierced Addison's body. Even with his Flame Battle Qi protecting him, Addison could no longer resist and slumped to the ground, his eyes filled with resentful hatred.

The simultaneous absorption of life essence by the two Vampiric Weapons instantly invigorated Charlotte. He shouted loudly, "Get to it!"

At his urging, another twenty to thirty adventurers swarmed out and joined the fight.

Winterburn was both shocked and angry. Although he was surrounded by five adventurers, he had been holding back. Seeing Addison killed in an instant, how could he not know that these people were targeting them? Was this a deliberate trap?

The Rank 4 Knight knew the danger. His Battle Qi erupted without reservation. His cultivation was even higher than Addison's, and he immediately forced back the five surrounding adventurers.

At this moment, Charlotte was simultaneously absorbing the life essence transmitted back by the Vampiric Rapier and pulling out the Vampire Hand Axe, activating the Blood Flame Qi, and throwing the hand axe again.

The small Vampire Hand Axe fluttered and spun, slashing towards him!

Winterburn had seen with his own eyes that Charlotte had killed Addison with this strange weapon, so he didn't dare to underestimate it. His Flame Battle Qi surged, and combined with his strong swordsmanship, he deflected the flying Vampire Hand Axe with a single sword strike.

After being knocked away, the Vampire Hand Axe circled in the air and then chopped down again, as agile as a flying bird.

The Old Continent had never seen such a bizarre fighting technique. For a moment, Winterburn didn't dare to advance recklessly. He spun his rapier, defending himself completely.

Seeing that Charlotte actually possessed such an ability, the adventurers' confidence greatly increased, and their fighting spirit soared as they threw themselves into the battle.

Charlotte manipulated the Vampire Hand Axe with uncanny skill, attracting most of Winterburn's attention.

While controlling the Vampire Hand Axe, he also rapidly digested the absorbed life essence.

At this very moment, gaining even a little strength meant gaining a little more chance of victory.

Addison was a Rank 3 Transcendent. His life force was as fierce as a raging fire, even stronger and more profound than Wells'.

Charlotte wrapped Addison's life essence with Bloody Glory and activated the Protagoras Breathing Method. After a full thirty-five breaths, the Vampiric Rapier finally stopped vibrating, and no more life aura was transmitted.

He pulled out the Vampiric Rapier, letting Addison's body fall to the ground, and casually glanced at the weapon in his hand.

The craftsmanship, quality, and design of this newly acquired Magic Rapier were all extraordinary, but there were countless tiny nicks on the blade. It was not merely "slightly damaged" as Louis Smythe had said, but severely damaged.

The previous owner of this Blood Rose must have fought countless battles in his life, otherwise a Magic Weapon of this quality would never have been damaged to this extent.

Charlotte remembered the scene where Louis was very enthusiastic about showing the inscription but didn't draw the sword at all, and cursed inwardly, "He really is a crooked merchant!"

He subconsciously infused Bloody Glory into the blade, and a strange scene appeared!

The Magic Rapier was slightly silent, and then emitted a clear ringing sound. The blade underwent slight liquefaction, and the damaged nicks repaired themselves completely, looking as bright and sharp as if it had just been sharpened.

His heart was greatly shaken, and he hadn't had time to think carefully about what this change meant.

The next second, the Magic Rapier slightly heated up, turned into a bloody stream of light, and merged into his left arm. The fourth Bloody Vortex quietly formed.

Charlotte's mood at this moment could no longer be described as just shock.

Magic Weapons that could change form were all of extraordinary quality and particularly expensive.

The Spear of Sharlons, which could transform into a ring for the owner to carry, was already top-tier.

This Magic Rapier could self-repair and even generate a Bloody Vortex, allowing Bloody Glory to break through to the fourth layer! It must be even more precious.

For a moment, if it weren't for the fact that he was currently fleeing and had no way to sell this Supernatural Weapon, Charlotte would have wanted to sell it again and make a huge profit.

However, this Vampiric Rapier, Blood Rose, could self-repair and hide within the Bloody Vortex, making it a perfect self-defense weapon. Charlotte wasn't very willing to sell it either.

He flicked his wrist, and Blood Rose reappeared in his hand, muttering to himself, "What a pity! My swordsmanship is too clumsy. Even with a divine weapon in hand, I can't become a sword master."

Although Winterburn was surrounded and entangled by the elusive Vampire Hand Axe, he was a Rank 4 Knight after all and was still able to gain the upper hand.

The other five detectives, however, were no match for this group of adventurers. Under the siege of dozens of adventurers, two had already been killed, and three were captured alive.

That's how battles were; it was hard to guarantee no casualties.

Winterburn hadn't expected the situation to deteriorate to this extent. He couldn't help but shout loudly, "We are detectives from the Fiery Steed Detective Agency! Aren't you afraid of the Fiery Steed Detective Agency?"

Charlotte immediately replied, "Sorry! We are from Byron."

Winterburn exclaimed in horror, "You are spies?"

This time, Charlotte didn't need to answer. All the adventurers readily agreed, "That's right, we are spies, Byron's spies!"

No one wanted to offend the Fiery Steed Detective Agency. Charlotte was talking nonsense, and this group of adventurers went along with it, hoping to shift the blame for this conflict onto the Byron people.

Winterburn's heart suddenly sank. He believed it eighty or ninety percent. Charlotte used the Blood Kindred secret method, Vampiric Weapons. Wells and Addison were both drained of their life force. There was indeed a bit of a vampire's style about him. He no longer held back his strength. His Flame Battle Qi surged, and his rapier once again deflected the Vampire Hand Axe. He then spun around and immediately killed the two leaders of the smaller adventurer groups who were surrounding him.

Having succeeded in one move, Winterburn forcibly broke through the encirclement. Driven by his Battle Qi, his speed was as fast as a galloping horse, and he escaped the battle in the blink of an eye.

Seeing him escape, Charlotte could only sigh with regret and give up the pursuit.

Although he had devoured Addison's life essence, broken through to Rank 3, and advanced again, and had several abilities, he was a civilian by origin and not skilled in combat. Chasing after him alone might not have a good outcome.