Chapter 164: Chapter 163: Investigation Results

Blanche was shown in by Tom.

This was the first time in her life she had ever stepped into the bedroom of a peer of the opposite sex. Compared to a typical noble’s bedroom, Ronin’s was not particularly luxurious. There were no valuable carvings or paintings, nor any rare collections to be seen; it was plain and exceedingly simple.

In truth, she didn’t know that Ronin had already packed up many of the room’s contents and taken them to Mountain Forest Town.

“Ronin, how are you feeling now?” Blanche asked with concern, sitting by his bed.

In the two hours since returning to Wushan Castle, she hadn’t been able to calm her mind at all. Whenever she closed her eyes, the assassination attempt would flash through her mind—the scene of Ronin holding her as he killed the two assassins.

Even drinking a bowl of Calming Soup had done little to help. Left with no other choice, Blanche used “bringing Ronin some Calming Soup” as an excuse to visit him.

“I’m fine.”

Ronin leaned against the headboard and said with a smile, “I just strained my Spirit from using the Sixth-level Spell Scroll. You don’t need to worry too much.”

Thinking of the situation Wushan Castle was now facing, Ronin hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Blanche, there is something I need to ask you for help with.”

Blanche’s eyes lit up. Hearing those words, her mood seemed to improve considerably.

“Just ask. If there’s anything I can do to help, I’ll do everything in my power.”

Ronin thanked her before continuing, “What happened to you this time was due to Wushan Castle’s failure to protect you. The anger of Earl Jesus and Sir Broer toward us is understandable, but right now, the priority should be investigating the assassins’ identities. As for everything else…”

“I understand!”

Blanche cut Ronin off. “This assassination attempt had nothing to do with Wushan Castle. On the contrary, it was you who risked your life to save me from danger. The Oduin Clan never lets an enemy go, but neither will we wrongly accuse a meritorious subject.”

She paused, a smile spreading across her face. “You get some rest. I’ll go find Uncle Jesus and Broel right now and tell them not to make things difficult for Wushan Castle because of what happened to me.”

Blanche was a Princess of the Kingdom, after all. Even though Ronin had spoken tactfully, she understood him perfectly.

Although Ronin had only spent less than a day with her, he could tell that the princess had a rather gentle personality. So far, he hadn’t noticed any peculiar habits.

Overall, Ronin’s impression of her was quite good.

At the same time, he could also tell that her impression of him was likely very good as well. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been so eager to visit him, nor would she be willing to step in and resolve Wushan Castle’s awkward situation.

’If this were on Earth,’ he mused, ’and both parties in an arranged meeting were this satisfied, it would definitely be a done deal.’

But in this world, until His Majesty Bruno made a formal announcement, there were still a great many uncertain factors.

“Tom,” Ronin called out.

“My lord, what are your orders?”

Ronin said, “When Macken returns, have him come see me directly. As for anyone else, just tell them I’m unwell and resting. If it’s not important, we can talk later.”

“As you wish, my lord!”

Macken had been an eyewitness to the assassination attempt and had also helped Missy Knight fight off the assassins. It was only natural that he would have to cooperate with Sir Toru’s investigation.

Ronin also hoped Macken would relay the results of the investigation to him as soon as possible.

…

「Meanwhile」

The great hall of Wushan Fortress was in an uproar.

On one side was the Royal Family’s escort, led by Jesus and Broel. On the other was Wushan Castle, represented by Wiggin, Ossen, and Marvin.

There was only one topic of argument—

Jesus believed the assassination was too meticulously planned and that a noble from Wushan Territory must have been involved. They demanded that Wushan Castle investigate all its vassal nobles, capture the mastermind, and give Princess Blanche a satisfactory explanation.

Wiggin’s side promised they would find the culprit and provide an explanation, but they insisted that the assassination had absolutely nothing to do with the nobles of Wushan Territory. Investigating all the nobles was completely unreasonable.

CREAK—

The great doors of Wushan Fortress were pushed open. Lurans walked in, leaning on his cane, and the clamorous hall instantly fell silent.

“Sir Broer, we at Wushan Castle have heard your request clearly.”

Lurans slowly walked to Wiggin’s side and stood firm, facing the Vice Leader of the Griffin Knight Order. “Wushan Castle’s First Knight Order is currently investigating everyone at the Beast Fighting Arena, as well as all of today’s spectators. I believe we will have results soon.”

“Those assassins challenged the dignity of the Royal Family. We, the Wushan Clan, are vassals of Oduin. We will absolutely not permit such a thing to happen.”

Broel gave Lurans a knight’s salute. “Marquis, I naturally believe in your loyalty. However, Princess Blanche had just arrived at Wushan Castle when such a meticulous assassination attempt occurred. Without the cooperation of a noble from Wushan City, it’s hard to believe how it could have been planned and organized.”

Lurans shook his head. “I only revealed the news of Blanche’s visit yesterday afternoon. Or do you think I would arrange for someone to assassinate Her Highness Princess?”

“This…”

Broel was at a loss for words. The marriage alliance was Lurans’s proposal in the first place; he naturally had no reason to do such a thing.

“That’s not necessarily true.”

Just then, a very unfriendly voice spoke up. “Lurans, you’ve been holed up in Wushan Castle for so many years. Who knows what you’re really thinking?”

“Jesus, don’t you go too far!”

“Jesus, watch your mouth!”

The vassals of the Wushan Clan were furious and began to curse at him.

They were Lurans’s vassals. Naturally, they would not allow their lord to be questioned and insulted like this. Even if the man’s surname was Oduin, he was not *their* lord.

Lurans chuckled. ’This scene is a bit like it was thirty years ago,’ he thought. ’Back then, my vassals were almost all absolutely loyal. Now, I wonder how many of them are all talk.’

“Jesus, long time no see. Your tongue is as venomous as ever.”

Lurans asked, “Then let me ask you, when did you learn that Blanche would be gracing Wushan Castle with her presence?”

“Me?”

Jesus sneered. “I’m a member of the Royal Family. I certainly knew about this long before you lot of…”

At this, Jesus’s expression changed. He said angrily, “Lurans, what are you trying to say? Are you suggesting I would arrange for someone to assassinate my own niece?”

“That’s not necessarily true.”

Lurans said coolly as he slowly ascended to his main seat, “It’s not as if history hasn’t seen uncles assassinating their nieces, or younger brothers assassinating their older brothers.”

“You’re courting death!”

Jesus’s eyes narrowed. He threw a punch, and his Fighting Qi formed a massive fist of shadow that shot toward Lurans on his seat above with immense power.

The man’s strength wasn’t overwhelming, but he had reached the Bronze Level.

Although this was a bare-handed strike, it was not something an ordinary person could withstand.

Lurans snorted. He sharply lifted his cane and then struck it against the floor.

In an instant, a biting aura erupted from him. Just as the shadowy fist was about to strike, a red barrier appeared in front of Lurans.

BOOM!

The fist of shadow hit the barrier and shattered into pieces.

The aftershock from the impact created a whirlwind that raged through the fortress hall!

SWOOSH, SWOOSH, SWOOSH…

Numerous figures shot out at the same time, moving to stand in front of Lurans. Among them were Marvin Viscount, Sir Caper, Baron German, and Viscount Dennis. Even Ossen Count and Baron Reisen were there.

In an instant, the tension in the hall was so thick you could cut it with a knife.

“There is no need for this, everyone.”

A clear voice came from the entrance. It was Princess Blanche, who had arrived with Missy.

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