"No wonder. Three of our members were captured alive and killed by Selt recently. He must have learned from Cassel that you were the one who saved us last time, too. By now, Selt should already know who you are."
When Cassel, the traitor among the Druids, had been pursuing Cecilia and the others, Han Shuo had suddenly rushed out and stopped him. After returning to the Violet Thorn Knights, Cassel must have reported this to Selt. Many Dark Curtain members had seen Han Shuo last time, and the three captured members must have told the truth under Selt's brutal torture.
"In that case, I have all the more reason to seize this chance to kill Selt. I guarantee he hasn't recovered from his injuries yet. Now is the perfect time to strike." Han Shuo resolved to root out the threat completely and spoke coldly to Emily.
"That's right, Selt hasn't recovered yet, but that's precisely why the guards around him are even more vigilant and tightly organized. As one of the Ten Great Knight Orders of the Continent, the Violet Thorn Knights have more powerful figures than just Selt and Cassel. Apparently, a fire Archmage named Masor came along this time, too. That old woman is formidable, and she won't be easy to handle." Afraid Han Shuo would underestimate them, Emily hurriedly revealed the Violet Thorn Knights' hidden strength.
Han Shuo grinned disdainfully. "That fire Archmage is dead, too. She won't pose any further threat. Don't worry!"
Emily was startled again at his words. She stared blankly at the supremely confident Han Shuo and asked tentatively, "Did you kill her, too?"
Han Shuo nodded. "Me again!"
Emily: "..."
Scooping Emily into his arms, Han Shuo chuckled and murmured, "It's been so long since I last saw you. I really