Mangekyō Sharingan

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(First update)

Suotuo City.

City Lord's Mansion.

"City Lord, bad news! Something terrible has happened!"

A guard clad in Mingguang Armor ran in from outside. He was so anxious that he nearly stumbled and fell to the ground.

The City Lord of Suotuo City set down the documents in his hand. He was a somewhat plump middle-aged man with a large, round belly. Narrowing his eyes slightly, he wore an amicable smile like the God of Wealth.

Even though the guard's panicked behavior was rather discourteous, the City Lord of Suotuo City did not get angry. Instead, he asked in a gentle tone:

"What is it?"

The reporting guard had been filled with unease, his head lowered as he prepared himself for the City Lord's thunderous wrath. Unexpectedly, the City Lord's tone was quite mild, and he immediately let out a breath of relief.

After calming his turbulent emotions somewhat, the guard touched one knee to the ground and half-knelt, speaking rapidly:

"Reporting to the City Lord, Bishop Beska of Spirit Hall is being assassinated."

After his words fell, the guard received no response for a long while. He secretly raised his head, only to see an inscrutable expression on the City Lord of Suotuo City's face.

The City Lord of Suotuo City pondered for a moment. A man appointed by the Balak Kingdom to govern an important city naturally had some ability. In that brief instant, countless thoughts ran through his mind.

He would definitely rescue them.

But the method and timing of the rescue were worth considering.

Adding flowers to brocade was no match for sending charcoal in the snow. Everyone understood that principle.

The City Lord of Suotuo City intended to wait until both sides were locked in an inextricable battle and evenly matched before going