Double kill!

Round raindrops pelted the ground, shattering into a mist that smelled of gunpowder.

Horn stared blankly at the severed rope in Brigadier General's hand. Its ragged end stabbed at his eyes like an awl, and a tangled mix of disbelief, confusion, and anger rose within him.

"Weren't we here to save Xia Lun? What are you doing?" he demanded incredulously, clenching his fists.

Brigadier General raised his head, his tone rather casual. "Cutting the rope."

His eyelids still drooped, his pale blue eyes as murky as lead paint.

Horn knitted his brows. He was about to step forward and demand an answer, but at that moment, Delis gently patted his back.

His anger abruptly dissipated.

Even without turning around, Horn knew Delis was urging him to stay calm. He could only close his eyes and let out a long, heavy breath. Yet as he drew breath again, raging fury blazed up in his chest like embers rekindling.

Horn knew perfectly well that he was an arrogant, short-tempered, ordinary man who wasn't particularly bright. But he also knew that he repaid his debts. Since Lord Xia Lun had saved his life, he ought to avenge him!

In an instant, burning rage turned into icy murderous intent. He looked coldly at Brigadier General.

"Don't rush, Horn. Things will work out." An inscrutable smile appeared on Brigadier General's aged face. "Ah, Delis, there's no need to sneak away. My eyes may be poor, but I'm not that blind."

Delis was running away?

Horn turned around in surprise, only to discover that Delis, who had been standing behind him moments ago, had somehow moved more than a dozen meters away.

Delis abruptly froze in her tracks.

The downpour soaked her chestnut hair, and droplets obscured her lenses. Through the rainy mist, Delis offered a