Chapter 71: Slaughter (Seeking Collection)

Chapter 71: Slaughter (Seeking Collection)



In the evening, it was Bray Foster’s favorite time of day.

The sky was dim, neither as bright as daytime nor as dark as night. The night was hazy, most comfortable indeed. It was the same for women.

A woman dressed tightly would invigorate men, while one without clothing was too direct, lacking the allure. Only a thin layer of gauze was most fitting.

On the second floor of the tavern.

Several dancers moved in thin gauze, their graceful figures and tender white skin barely concealed, making it difficult for onlookers to look away.

“Dennis.”

Bray Foster turned to the young man sitting not far, smiling, he said,

"the gauze on these dancers is a product of Lap textile factory. The quality might not be as good as that of the skilled weavers, but the price is cheap and the quantity is large. I believe that in the Kingdom of Sachs, there is also a good market for it.”

“Hmm.”

Dennis was a noble from the kingdom of sachs, this time accompanying princess Dunna to the kingdom of gandor.

For the emerging textile factory, he showed a great interest.

"Have heard..."

Lips pursed, a slight blush appeared on Dennis' face:

"Many of these clothing styles are from the designs of lady Anne, who even tried them on herself."

"Haha..." Bray laughed heartily:

"Great!"

"Due to lady Anne's promotion,, the, the textiles spread so quickly among the nobles."

"Of course, I see that what you're truly interested in is not the textile factory but lady Anne, right?"

Dennis picked up a cup, a bit flustered:

"No, no."

"what’s wrong with that!" Bray shook his head:

“my friend, what’s wrong with liking beautiful women? the union of men and women, even the gods cannot obstruct.”

"However..."

He frowned slightly:

"Lady Anne is different from other women. she only picks the men she looks at, not valuing identity or status. if not, with your status, which woman wouldn't see you?"

"Is that so." Dennis looked stunned.

It was clear, this young man had not experienced much in the way of men and women, having no idea how to approach women.

"Don't worry."

Bray leaned forward, saying:

"your Handsomeness is unparalleled, no one dares to question it. Perhaps lady Anne is now talking about you."

"Also..."

"all women have a general weakness, that is, for shiny and crystal things, they lack resistance."

he waved his hand, and Gerry stepped forward, placing several pieces of jewelry on the table.

Bray picked up a pearl necklace, put it in a box:

"take it, if there is no meeting, this is our first meeting, consider it a gift."

Dennis accepted the box, upon seeing the pearl necklace inside, he couldn’t help but be stunned and doubtful:

"this... seems too valuable."

To accompany his country's princess to his own, Dennis was naturally of the higher ranks in the Kingdom of sachs. The value of the pearl necklace was evident at a glance.

Money was unimportant to him, but accepting things from others without reason didn't align with noble upbringing.

"it's fine."

Bray waved his hand:

"take it, our friendship, how could it be measured by such a small piece of jewelry?"

Dennis considered, not specifically refusing, placing the box in front of him, saying:

"then thank you."

This indicated he was willing to regard the other as a friend. Bray couldn’t help but laugh heartily, inviting him to drink.

"Bray!"

Just then, a man shouted as he stormed up the second floor:

"where did you hide my Magi?"

The man came with a fierce demeanor but was stopped by the guards on the second floor, forcefully pressed to the ground.

"who is this man?"

Bray frowned his eyebrows, showing displeasure:

"what is wrong with the people downstairs!"

The good mood was thoroughly ruined by the man, Dennis also cast an ambiguous look.

"young master."

Gerry whispered in his ear:

"probably Kun, who came a few days ago."

"Oh!" bray nodded, of course he knew that woman was there, immediately waving:

"get rid of him!"

"if he continues to make a scene, then..."

Uninvited by the person, a woman suddenly shouted.

" watch out!"

"whoosh..."

The window behind burst open, a figure dashed in at an alarming speed, directly aiming for Bray.

A step ahead of the figure was a slash of a blade.

"when..."

The guard, who had been standing behind Bray all along, suddenly drew his sword, blocking the approaching figure.

Knight!

The guard’s expression was serious:

"be careful, young master!"

He stepped forward, the sword gleamed,a flash, a cross of light flashed.

Cross Slash!

This was a sword technique of the royal guard of the kingdom of gandor, improved by the royal knights, and finally perfected.

"a..."

Tal Lyon swung his sword to meet the attack.

The two clashed in the small space, for a moment, the sword and knife light flickered,,, the floor)



"Ayu!"

"Here."

A petite woman emerged from the crowd. Her plain features resembled an undeveloped girl, and her waitress attire blended seamlessly with the crowd.

"Take him down."

"Yes."

The woman responded, and with a flash of her figure, she disappeared from her original spot.

Knight!

This seemingly unremarkable woman was actually a full-fledged knight, capable of activating battle aura.

However, unlike Da Wu, her battle aura was more restrained, and when it erupted, it became even more fierce and ruthless.

She was like an assassin in the night.

Ayu's weapon was a dagger, and her agile and unpredictable movements caused cold light to flash, cooperating with her companions to secure the upper hand.

"Ding ding..."

"Puh!"

Under the combined attack of the two knights, Da Wu accidentally got his leg slashed open by the dagger.

His expression changed drastically.

The wound was not big, but strangely, even with the sturdy flesh of a knight, he couldn't stop the blood from flowing out.

In the blink of an eye, his entire trouser leg was stained with blood.

As his blood continued to flow out, his strength weakened, and it became increasingly difficult to resist.

"Leave him alive."

Bray's face turned cold, and he said, "To make a knight carry out an assassination, there might be others controlling him from behind. Capture him and interrogate him thoroughly."

"Yes."

Ayu responded.

As she spoke, her hands continued to move, clearly indicating that she still had strength to spare.

"Ah!"

Da Wu roared, and his long sword suddenly changed from its initial defensive stance to a fierce attack, as if he was determined to fight the two to the death.

"Don't panic."

Ayu's expression remained calm, and her eyes fixed on Da Wu. "He's trying to escape."

Using a feint to force back her opponent and create an opportunity for escape was a tactic she had seen too many times.

Seeing this,

Ayu not only didn't retreat, but her offense became even more urgent.

Da Wu wildly swung his long sword, his eyes already showing despair, and in his heart, he secretly regretted his impulsiveness.

Just at this moment,

A formless pressure suddenly descended upon them.

Not only the three people fighting, but everyone else's expressions changed drastically, as if a natural disaster was about to strike.

"Be careful!"

The middle-aged guard next to Dennis had a solemn expression. He pulled Dennis back and retreated repeatedly.

The next instant,

"Boom!"

The tavern's second floor collapsed, and a three-meter-tall metal giant fell along with shattered bricks, tiles, and wooden blocks.

The entire second floor trembled.

The giant was encased in black armor from head to toe, except for a pair of cold, murderous brown eyes that were exposed.

"Bray!"

The metal giant spoke in a low voice, like thunder rolling in the clouds, and the invisible pressure made people's hearts race.

Even Da Wu and the others subconsciously stopped their fighting, and everyone tensed up, looking at the newcomer.

"Bray Foster!"

Karl shifted his gaze to Bray, and his eyes narrowed slightly. "Is it you?"

"Who are you?"

Bray's throat rolled, and he instinctively took a step back. "I... I didn't offend you, did I?"

"Hmph!" Karl snorted, and his gaze fell on Gerry. The killing intent in his eyes surged. "Die!"

His feet stomped, and countless floor tiles shattered under his immense size, like a small mountain charging at Gerry.

He waved his hand forward, and a gust of wind suddenly rose from the ground.

"Bang!"

Gerry didn't even have time to scream before he was slapped away, his body flying in the air with countless broken bones.

His corpse slammed into the tavern's sturdy wall, creating a spider web of cracks.

Then, it slowly slid down to the ground.

"Young Master!"

Ayu cried out, "Quick, get out of the way!"

But after slapping away Gerry, Karl turned his body and charged towards Bray.

The few guards in front of him paled, and they desperately tried to muster their fighting spirit to charge forward, but it was of no use.

In the face of the metal giant's terrifying power, they were like toys that didn't know their limits, unable to withstand a single blow.

"Boom!"

The terrifying power directly smashed through the second floor, and several figures were thrown high into the air.

However, as the youngest son of the Foster family, Bray always had a knight by his side to protect him.

Taking advantage of Karl knocking away the others, a sharp sword light suddenly appeared, aiming for the giant's throat.

At the same time,

Ayu and another knight also put down their long swords and charged towards Karl.

Three knights, attacking together.

And they were going all out!

Facing the three incoming attackers, Karl's expression didn't change. He slightly crouched his body, and the life aura within him burned like a furnace.

Guardian Bracelet!

Martial Skill - Bloom!

"Boom!"

A visible shockwave erupted from Karl, pushing everything around him away.

The invisible force swept across in all directions.

It was like a high-explosive bomb going off.

The entire tavern, except for the relatively intact exterior, was thoroughly shaken by the shockwave, leaving the interior in disarray.

The second floor,

was completely destroyed.

"Pfft!"

The three knights simultaneously spat out blood and retreated, their spirits instantly wilting, unable to even hold their weapons.

"Run!"

The guard next to Dennis looked terrified, pulling him away frantically. They quickly flashed out of the tavern.

"Uncle Fred."

Dennis took a deep breath and asked, "What was that thing just now?"

A person? How could there be such a tall person?

There were rumors of a giant kingdom, but it was just hearsay, and he had never seen it.

"It's a person."

Fred mumbled, "He must have used some kind of secret technique to enlarge his body. In terms of strength, that person could probably match an ordinary great knight."

"Hiss..." Dennis sucked in a breath of cold air, "Even you weren't his match?"

"I definitely can't." Fred smiled bitterly, "Even in my prime, I wouldn't stand a chance against him."

"It's not just about strength..." He paused, then continued, "The martial technique he displayed earlier was also exceptional. At the very least, he's inherited the skills of a Grand Knight, or perhaps..."

"Maybe even a Legendary Knight!"

The three knights combined were no match for that man, and such strength was already at the pinnacle of the Knight stage.

The power behind a Legendary Knight inheritance was even more terrifying.

"Young Master." Fred spoke softly, "It's best if you don't get involved with the Foster family. If you want to do business, you can find other channels."

"If you want to see Lady Anne..." He caressed his forehead and sighed, "You can think of other ways."

The allure of Lady Anne was irresistible, not just to the young master but also to him, who couldn't help but be moved after just a glance at her.

"Mhm." Dennis nodded and added, "Bray, I'm afraid you won't be able to find him."

...

Inside the tavern—

"Pffft!"

"Bang!"

Karl waved his hands, his eyes cold as he repeatedly struck down one guard after another, killing them one by one.

Until everyone else completely collapsed.

He strode towards Bray Foster and was about to strike him down as usual.

"Wait!" Kerry suddenly spoke up, "Can you wait a moment?"

"Let me ask him something, and then you can kill him."

"Aiya!" Taichilang Dawu was speechless, pulling Karl back and scolding him in a low voice, "Do you want to die?"

The Xuanjia Giant was like a lawnmower when it came to killing people, his eyes devoid of any emotional fluctuations, a killing machine.

Everyone else had already fled the tavern, but he rushed forward.

If he angered the other party...

"Interesting."

Karl turned his head to look at Kerry.

His friend was usually timid and fearful, but today he was acting out of character, displaying unusual boldness.

Even though he was tense and afraid, he still plucked up the courage to speak.

"Sure!"

He grabbed Bray and threw him to Karl, "Quickly."

Saying so, he casually pulled out a tablecloth from the ruins and began to sweep up items that could be exchanged for money.

Pouches and weapons were the priority.

"Thank you!"

Kerry was overjoyed, "Thank you!"

"Speak!"

He held down Bray and asked loudly, "Where did you put my Magi?"

"Hmph!"

Bray's face turned pale, and he gritted his teeth.

Although he knew he might not escape this disaster today, the look in his eyes towards Kerry was still full of disdain.

"You..."

"Are you going to speak or not?"

Kerry was furious. He clenched his fist and punched Bray in the abdomen, "Speak quickly!"

"Speak quickly, where's my Magi?"

"Cough, cough..." Dawu coughed twice. After being surprised that Karl had actually handed the man over to Kerry to deal with, he whispered, "Asking questions isn't your style."

"Do you need help?"

"Ah!" Kerry was startled, then nodded vigorously, "Okay."

Dawu smiled and pulled out a sharp dagger from his body, approaching Bray.

Although he didn't say anything, the fear in Bray's eyes deepened.

Sometimes, silent oppression could destroy a person's will more than physical abuse.

...

Not long after, a group of uniformed officers and inspectors arrived at the scene, led by Chief Inspector Goff.

Dana and several others accompanied them.

Goff's expression turned extremely unpleasant as he scanned the entire scene.

The tavern had become a pile of ruins, and bodies were being carried out and laid on the empty ground outside.

None of the corpses were intact, most of them resembling the aftermath of a giant hammer strike, with their vital areas reduced to powder.

"Chief."

Dana spoke softly, "A total of eleven people died, all from the Foster family, including Bray Foster."

"Mhm."

Goff took a deep breath and turned to Xize Foster, who was kneeling and crying in front of Bray's corpse, "Xize, my friend, please calm down."

"We will definitely find the murderer and bring him to justice. We won't let little Bray die in vain."

"Goff." Xize Foster, a member of the Foster family, looked up at him with red eyes, "Can I trust you?"

"Of course!" Goff's expression turned solemn, "The murderer is so brutal that he must be held accountable, whether it's to you or the citizens of the city."

He emphasized, "Even if the murderer is powerful, he won't escape the punishment of the law!"

"That's best." Xize lowered his head, his hands clenched tightly, his voice choking, "I want to take the body away."

"Of course." Goff took a step back and gestured, "This is your right."

"Chief!"

"Chief!"

Kerry pushed through the others and hurried towards Dana.

"What are you doing?"

Dana pulled him aside and scolded him in a low voice, "Do you know that this matter may involve your family? The chief will want to question you later."

Kerry was also present when the incident occurred, and there were even witnesses who claimed that he had communicated with Bray before his death.

All signs pointed to Kerry as a prime suspect.

Of course, Dana understood her subordinate's personality, and it was impossible for him to have the ability to commit such a major crime.

"Chief."

Kerry didn't explain but hurriedly said, "Bray was running a human trafficking business, and my... friend was caught by him."

"He's currently being held in a warehouse in the north of the city."

"Oh!" Dana raised her eyebrows and looked back at the corpses in the tavern, then waved her hand, "Let's talk about it later.

"We can't wait!" Kerry exclaimed with urgency. "They might send the person away at any moment. I don't know what they're planning to do, but no one has ever returned alive after being captured by Bray."

"Sir..."

"You have to help me."

"I understand." Dana's expression turned grave as she spoke, her voice carrying the weight of a life at stake.

"I'll take a few people to go and see."

On the other side, Xize held his son's body and headed towards the carriage. As he moved away from the crowd, the pain on his face gradually faded, leaving only a cold, icy calm.

"Sir." The butler spoke in a low voice. "Please accept my condolences."

"I just want to know," Xize said, his voice heavy with emotion. "Did Bray's death have something to do with someone discovering something?"

"No," the butler quickly shook his head. "The young master was only responsible for a few minor tasks. Even if someone were to investigate and find out, they wouldn't single him out. Our entire family would be affected."

"It's probably a personal grudge."

"A personal grudge?" Xize narrowed his eyes, his gaze falling on Kerry and Dana, who were conversing not far away. "Inform those Spider people to move the person quickly. Someone might go and investigate."

"Also..."

"While you're at it, tell them that Archbishop Antonio has most likely already left Signo City secretly. Now is a good opportunity to make a move."

"Yes, sir," the butler replied.

The next day, news of the murder at the tavern had already spread throughout the city. Among the stories, the one about Kerry was particularly popular among his colleagues, even reaching Karl's ears.

"So, you really had a first love? You were borrowing money from colleagues everywhere to save her?"

Looking at Kerry's timid appearance, it was hard to imagine such a romantic story happening to him.

"She's my fiancee!" Kerry emphasized, covering his head with both hands, his expression filled with dejection.

"Where is she now?"

"Haven't you found her?" Karl was taken aback. "Didn't Bray already tell you the location?"

"He did," Kerry nodded. "It's a warehouse in the north of the city, but all we found there were some spider webs."

"There was no one there!"

Spider webs? Karl frowned, subconsciously thinking of the followers of the Spider Goddess Elis, who seemed to have some connection with the Fire Thieves of Kolon.

"Kerry!"

At that moment, Dana approached.

"The Chief is looking for you."

"Yes."

Kerry stood up, his head hanging low in dejection.

"Did you hear? The murderer is a giant over three meters tall, wearing a set of armor that covers his entire body."

"Who's that tall?"

"Yes! If the murderer is really that tall, he would have been discovered long ago. It's probably just a rumor."

The crowd whispered among themselves.

Compared to Kerry's gossip, there were even more rumors about the murderer.

At first, it was quite normal.

Gradually, the rumors became more and more exaggerated.

The murderer was said to be several meters tall, covered in fur, and wielding a giant club as a weapon. One swing of the club could bring down a house.

It was unclear whether they were talking about a wild man or a giant.

Karl shook his head and put aside these distractions, continuing to flip through the books.

For him, these were just everyday trivial matters. Even if Bray Foster had followers of an evil god, it didn't concern him.

He was about to leave Signo City, and whatever happened here would no longer be his concern.

However, there was progress on the Free Harbor front.

...

"Dried leaf flowers, rotten oils, dried fruits..." Aya followed the order, adding the materials one by one into the simmering cauldron, stirring them in an orderly manner, occasionally checking the fire.

"The paralyzing potion takes effect slowly, but it has a great restraining effect on giant creatures and can also be used to heal people."

Karl stood with his arms crossed, explaining from the side. "Some people get injured and need to have their flesh cut open and bones scraped. That's when the paralyzing potion is needed."

"Uncle," Aya spoke up. "I think even if someone buys the paralyzing potion, it's probably for hunting giant sea beasts. The chances of using it to save people are slim."

The Endless Sea was home to numerous gigantic sea beasts, and hunting them was often a troublesome task.

Using the potion was equally inconvenient, but the paralyzing potion at least provided an alternative approach."

"Hmm."

Karl nodded, not refuting her statement. "You only need to know what the potion can be used for. You don't need to concern yourself with what others buy it for."

"Yes, sir," Aya replied, then continued. "Yesterday, a representative from the Dragon King Chamber came. She invited you to join their guild."

"The Dragon King Chamber can provide a free shop in the Herb Market. Subsequently, their shops can also sell the potions we refine, on the condition that we prioritize supplying their guild."

This was a reasonable offer.

Karl slowly nodded.

He now refined over a dozen different potions, most of which were healing potions, along with some special attribute potions.

For example, fireproof potions, paralyzing potions, and aromatic potions that could provide a weak defensive boost to the body.

"The Sea God Guild also came. They're quite demanding, insisting that we sell our potions through them. However, they will share a portion of the profits with us."

"But they can provide you with a Swimming Seal, or it can be exchanged for other seals of the same level," Aya explained.

Karl's eyes lit up.

"Knock, knock!"

A knock sounded at the door.

"Uncle," a voice called from outside. It was Xiaonan. "The Scythe Brotherhood wants to meet with you."

The Scythe Brotherhood, the Sea God Guild, and the Dragon King Chamber were the three major powers in Free Harbor.

The latter two had already visited, and now the former was here as well.

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