No matter what, Green had to find the mastermind and make them pay an unimaginable price. Only then could he deter the demons and monsters stirring in the shadows and make them think twice before striking at his subordinates again.
If he let the matter pass without a fuss, his territory would never know peace again.
His subordinates and his territory would become targets anyone could hunt at will.
In Lorraine City, Lich Mage Frio sat in a carriage parked by the roadside, his face grim as he watched a small tavern nearby.
A man in a black headscarf came out of the tavern. He quickly scanned both ends of the street, then hurried away along the roadside.
Frio waved a hand, signaling the carriage to follow.
Green had entrusted the investigation into Count Paul's assassination entirely to him and given him broad authority. At a critical moment, Frio could even deploy the Great Ape King and Claire's Titan Colossus without asking permission.
Frio took this opportunity very seriously.
He had been among the earlier powerhouses to join Green. Back then, he had ranked among Green's strongest fighters.
But look at things now. Wyvern Knight Aliotega, who had joined at around the same time, had become a Bone Dragon Rider. With a Mecha equipped, he had even reached Calamity Rank, leaving Frio far behind.
Frio said nothing, but deep down he refused to accept it. He had been nursing his determination, waiting for a chance to astonish everyone in one stroke.
Now his chance had come.
If he resolved this matter cleanly and decisively, he was sure to leave a deep impression on Green. Then, even if his strength fell slightly short, he could gain greater authority within the organization.
According to their current intelligence, the Assassin suspected of killing