Baron Cullen

Chapter 118 Who is the murderer?

Karen's pupils contracted.

"They demanded that the captain go to the abandoned mill in the west of the city alone, and that no one be allowed to know about it." Lamont's hands were clenched behind his back, clearly suppressing his anger. "So the captain went alone."

When I arrived at the camp yesterday morning, I found him collapsed at the door, covered in injuries and unconscious.

"Do you know what kind of injury Commander Vaughn suffered?" Karen asked.

Lamont shook his head helplessly, "I can't tell at all. All I know is that there's an extremely domineering power raging inside me."

As for what that force was, and how it was extracted, there was absolutely no clue.

The office fell silent.

Karen could even hear her own heartbeat.

Vaughn Sadworth, a Tier 5 warrior, is one of the strongest people in Breathless City.

But this powerful being was seriously injured after going to the meeting alone, and it sounds like his condition is very serious.

Karen asked, "Do you know who the killer is?"

"I don't know." Lamont shook his head. "The captain didn't say anything before the meeting. We also checked the letter afterward. It was just ordinary paper and ink, with no trace of magic on it."

We also searched the abandoned mill, but found nothing except signs of a fight and a little blood.

But one thing is certain: the other party is very professional and there is more than one person involved.

At that moment, Karen suddenly realized something and looked at Lamont: "Vice-Commander, do you think... it could be the work of the Arcane Society?"

"The Arcane Society? Is that the secret organization that the Order Keepers have been investigating recently?" Lamont was somewhat surprised. After thinking for a moment, he said, "That is indeed possible, but we have no clue about the whole thing right now."

Moreover, it's no longer important who the murderer is; what's important is how to rescue the leader.

Let's wait until the commander recovers before discussing anything else.

As he spoke, he walked to his desk, picked up a cup and tried to drink from it, only to find it was empty.

He paused for a moment, put down his cup, and sighed: "Ever since the leader's accident, I've had a feeling that the morale of the group is starting to crumble."

During the meeting just now, the squad leaders disagreed. Some suggested that they hurry to the capital to seek help from powerful superhumans, but there was obviously not enough time.

Some people said we should...we should prepare in advance, in case the commander is unfortunately killed...

At this point, Lamont gave a wry smile: "Look at the brothers outside, they're not training, they're waiting for news."

Waiting for news of whether the regimental commander is alive or dead.

In this situation, how should I assign people to protect the Waller family?

Karen, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I really…

He didn't finish speaking, but his meaning was already very clear.

The warband is now overwhelmed with its own problems.

Karen nodded in understanding.

He stood there, his mind racing.

If something were to happen to Commander Vaughn, as Lamont said, the chapter would surely descend into chaos.

The Warband is one of the most important armed forces in Breathless City. If this force encounters problems, it will undoubtedly be a huge blow to Breathless City.

"Wait..." He felt as if he had grasped something, "Regarding the City of No Breath...?"

Suddenly, a terrible guess popped into his mind.

If the warband is in trouble, the City of Breath will inevitably be affected, and who would want a city to be weakened and in chaos?

The secret society!

Karen's heart trembled violently!

This is mainly because of the incident at the Night Rose Tavern last night, which revealed that the Arcane Society is infiltrating the City of No Breath.

Therefore, he instinctively thought about the fact that Commander Vaughn was injured in the direction of the Arcane Council.

Moreover, this line of thinking seems to be completely reasonable!

Karen felt a chill run down her spine.

However, as Lamont said, even if the Mystic Order was indeed behind this, now is not the time to retaliate.

Saving Commander Vaughn's life and preserving the warband are of paramount importance!

Thinking of this, he quickly asked, "Deputy Commander, may I go see the Commander?"

Lamont paused, then asked, "What are you looking at him for?"

"I... well, when I was promoted to a third-tier warrior, I gained a special ability that allows me to see through some things," Karen explained after thinking for a moment. "Perhaps I can see what's going on inside Commander Vaughn's body."

Of course... it's just a possibility, but we have to try, right?

Lamont didn't speak immediately, but stared at Karen, deep in thought.

After a moment, he spoke: "Karen, I know you are very talented and have improved quickly, but..."

You know very well that the guild leader is a fifth-tier warrior; the power that could even affect him...

"Oh well, I'll give it a try."

After saying that, Karen left the office under Lamont's guidance.

The battle group's medical room is located on the east side of the base, in a separate small building.

As Lamont led Karen inside, the two second-tier warriors guarding the door immediately stood up straight and saluted.

Their eyes were full of worry, and when they saw Karen behind the vice commander, they showed a hint of doubt.

"How's the commander?" Lamont asked. "Is there any sign of him waking up?"

One of the battleband members shook his head, somewhat dejected, and said, "The commander is still unconscious..."

Upon hearing this, Lamont's disappointment deepened.

The two pushed open the door and entered. The room was filled with the smell of medicine and an indescribable fishy odor.

Commander Vaughn lay on a wooden bed, covered with a thin blanket.

His face was ashen, his lips were purple, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

Even while unconscious, his brows were tightly furrowed, and his body would occasionally twitch violently, as if he were experiencing unspeakable pain.

Lamont simply stood at the doorway and did not come in.

His gaze remained fixed on Vaughn, filled with helplessness and self-blame.

As the deputy commander, he failed to protect the commander.

As a comrade-in-arms, he could only watch helplessly as the other suffered.

Karen could understand that feeling.

After gathering his thoughts, he went straight into the room and went to the bedside.

He then activated the mysterious runes deep within his right eye, and the world before him instantly changed…

At this moment, Commander Vaughn's body was gradually analyzed into different layers of structure in his eyes.

He could see the incredibly rich yet mixed extraordinary elements flowing through his body, but they were not flowing smoothly.

Many of the meridians in Vaughn's body were broken, and even his organs and bones showed some subtle changes!

Karen immediately focused her gaze on Vaughn's chest.

There was a black mist that seemed to permeate the area, yet it also seemed to be slowly wriggling like a living thing.

It sent out countless tiny tentacles that burrowed into the veins and tissues around Vaughn's chest, as if constantly eroding and transforming them!

Upon seeing this, his pupils constricted sharply!

Because this kind of energy, which exhibits corrosive properties, is not unfamiliar to him…

Blood magic is a classic example!

"Could it be..."

He stared intently at the black mist, his voice trembling slightly. "Is Commander Vaughn unconscious because of blood magic?"