As the Red Apple Church was wiped out in multiple cities and towns, more and more people in mystical circles began talking about Joko.
This member of the "Obsidian Twin Knights," whose fame rivaled that of "Ferrying Sword" Bayers, was truly ruthless. No one knew what grudge he bore against the Red Apple Church to hunt its members so frequently and without restraint.
Some said that perhaps Spade Knight Joko had a righteous side. With the Empire in such turmoil, he had begun hunting them because he could not stand the Red Apple Church's actions.
Others scoffed, saying that someone so conspicuous would sooner or later be targeted and surrounded by the Red Apple Church. His death was only a matter of time.
Aside from these reactions, the Containment Bureaus throughout Rock State had complicated feelings about this ruthless man. As an S-Rank Wanted Criminal of the Empire, Joko was someone they ought to hate and remain determined to capture. Yet whatever his reasons, his frequent attacks on the Red Apple Church ultimately put him on the Empire's side.
Quite a few investigators and team leaders even admired Joko, hoping he could hunt down as many members of the Red Apple Church as possible and help the Empire regain its former peace sooner.
That day, Chen Lun hastily ended his hunt and returned to the Winery.
He took a single step and abruptly dropped from midair into the Winery's courtyard with a tremendous crash.
Boom!
Two black crystal Craft Puppets stopped and turned to look at him, then walked away as though nothing had happened, continuing their patrol.
Chen Lun climbed out of the large crater, took a few breaths, and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
*They really went all out... They actually sent three Rose Teams to ambush