themonasnovels Chapter 152 The Disturbance Spreads
Chapter 152 The Disturbance Spreads
Chapter 152 The Disturbance Spreads
The news of the assassination attempt on the royal heir caused an uproar among the crowd.
The maid was so frightened that she fell to the ground, and the guards looked terrified.
At this moment, no one cared about the vanished sword dancer or the corpse on the ground.
Kane's expression also turned serious.
His original purpose for this trip was to investigate the Duke's collusion with the Demon Cult and to seek the royal court's assistance in combating the Demon Cult.
Now it has escalated into an assassination attempt on the heir to the royal court.
Indeed, when it comes to political struggles, nothing is ever simple or easy.
Mrs. Ella walked among the crowd, her expression suddenly becoming solemn.
She looked around at the terrified crowd and said loudly, "In the name of the followers of my god Angelus, in the name of the Finafenne family."
I, Ella Finafine, have never sworn an oath to assassinate any heir to the royal court.
These accusations are pure slander!
She raised her hand, her vow falling like a stone: "If any word I utter is false, if I break this oath, may my soul be forsaken by the spirits and gods, and forever tormented in the River Styx!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the terrified crowd fell silent.
Kane's eyes flickered slightly.
This temporary ally was indeed decisive. The moment he sensed something was amiss, he made a solemn oath in the triple name of faith, family, and the River Styx, thus temporarily stabilizing the people's hearts.
A vow may not change the actual situation, but it can be an effective reassurance for a panicked crowd.
A young guard suddenly stepped forward and knelt on one knee.
"Madam, I'm sorry—I request to leave."
He lowered his head, not daring to look at Ella.
Ella nodded, gently placed her hand on his shoulder, and said softly, "Eric, thank you for your long-term contributions to the Finafenne family."
Please leave. Don't feel guilty about your choice.
"Yes—I'm sorry."
The young guard nodded heavily, his voice trembling with tears, and then turned and left.
This action stirred the thoughts of others, and many people secretly glanced at Ella.
Mrs. Ella raised her voice: "In the name of the Finafenne family, I grant you your freedom."
"I hope you can find a place to stay in another family within the royal court—you may also take the valuables from the manor if needed."
These words immediately caused a stir in the arena, and the crowd began to surge.
Ella looked at the chaos and sighed softly. Then she turned to Kane and said gravely, "We must leave as soon as possible. It's no longer safe here."
It will take time to transfer the nearest troops from Twin Ports, but that time—won't be too long.
Kane nodded, then glanced at Risa, who was secretly hiding a cup in her clothes from somewhere, and was speechless for a moment.
"Then let's set off now," he said.
The greatest advantage of Twin Ports is the confluence of two main inland rivers, forming a dense network of waterways.
Simply avoid the crowds, board a small boat, and you can quickly evacuate.
Ella nodded: "Come with me."
The three walked through the messy manor.
As the servants and guards busied themselves packing their valuables, a flicker of guilt crossed their faces as Zi Guang swept over Lady Ella.
But then he lowered his head again and continued what he was doing.
Ella, however, did not care. She led Kane and Risa through the crowd and into the depths of the woods where he had once fought Perry.
The trees gradually grew denser until, deep inside, beside a huge rock, a withered old tree stood out starkly.
Ella stopped and bowed: "In the name of Finafine, I seek your help."
As soon as he finished speaking, the withered branches slowly rose, the roots loosened, and the whole tree actually "stood" up from the ground.
Covered in moss and vines, it was clearly a tree-man.
Tree Man — Kane's eyes flickered slightly.
In this plane where the gods have vanished and the ether has receded, the treants still exist, and it seems they have lived for a very long time.
Judging from its withered trunk, this tree-man is not powerful, perhaps because it is too thin and underdeveloped.
The tree-man raised its head, its withered, eye-like features "gazing" at the three, and slowly said, "The offspring of Finafin—this is the last agreement."
"As you wish."
Ella responded respectfully.
Click.
The tree man closed his eyes and took root anew.
The boulder beside it then split open, revealing a deep, downward passage.
Ella took a deep breath: "Let's go. We also need to prepare two torches."
Kane and Risa exchanged a glance.
"No need."
Kane said in a low voice.
He raised his hand, and a radiant spell bloomed in his palm.
"Let's go."
Ella was a little surprised, but she just nodded. She abandoned her usual flamboyant aristocratic demeanor and stepped into the passage first.
The three figures quickly disappeared into the ground, and the boulder closed up again.
Outside the manor, hundreds of elven soldiers had formed an encirclement.
The half-elf soldiers, clad in exquisite armor and carrying longbows and scimitars, were part of the standard troop configuration of the Susas Legion.
They use longbows to defend against enemies from a distance, but switch to Susas scimitars for close combat, a style quite different from the sword and shield style of the Nords.
The leading half-elf wore a finely crafted helmet, had high-pointed ears, and a handsome appearance.
He frowned as he looked at the now scattered and dilapidated Finafenne Manor.
A bound guard was brought in by his subordinates.
The guard, his face filled with terror, was quickly taken aside, and then a scream rang out—he was clearly being tortured.
An older soldier beside him whispered to the handsome half-elf:
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"Frankie, we're late—it seems the Finafenne family got wind of it beforehand."
Mrs. Ella, who single-handedly supported the family after her husband's death, was not, as rumored, a woman who indulged in pleasure and loved parties.
"That's perfectly normal, Varne."
The half-elf named Frankie said calmly.
"A widow who lost her husband managed to hold onto her family property by maneuvering between the Twin Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the surrounding noble council."
Bearing only a few insignificant bad reputations—she is far more formidable than others imagine.
"But why would she send someone to assassinate His Highness Grayson Susas?"
Varn shook his head, looking puzzled.
"This is of no benefit to the Finafine family. A family with only an honorary title should be more dependent on the royal court."
"This is clearly a conspiracy," Frankie said.
"Perhaps Lady Ella is just a pawn, or perhaps she has a bigger scheme. But that's none of our business—we are merely the longbows of Sussas, pointing wherever orders are given."
Soon, a soldier came and reported in a low voice.
Frankie nodded and said to Varne, "Let's go see that lady."
Varn stared at the deserted manor gate, the ground a mess: "Didn't they escape?"
"The escaped guards and maids have been captured, but no one has mentioned her whereabouts."
Frankie said, "The lady's most likely hiding place is still inside."
He raised his hand to signal, and the soldiers filed in and began searching the manor.
Hours later, everyone stood there, stunned.
The commander, named Frankie, had a furrowed brow.
The entire estate.
There was no one there, which was not what he had imagined.
He looked up at the woods behind the manor.