Dungeon Of Pride, Laplace

Chapter 825- Assassin in the Night

There were these egoistical and self serving nobles who she had to deal with. No wonder she looked more haggard than when she faced the duke. What's more, it hadn't even been a day since she killed her brother with her own hands and she already started handling the matters of the city.

It didn't need someone close to her like Alvara to see it, anyone could see that she was clearly pushing herself.

"Even if it's tough I cannot stop right now, not after I came this far. My resolve will not falter no matter what"

Cynthia spoke returning to the person she was back inside the senate. She had made her resolve a long time ago and seen far too bloodshed to stop right now. No one could dissuade her and if they did, she would simply discard them. Just like what she had done with Baron Regor by taking over his fief.

This was not only to show all those nobles not to take her lightly, but it was also an example for others to know as to what kind of kingdom the land of Ellesmere would be once she claimed the throne.

If it was her father, he would no doubt be unable to boot a Baron just like that, his merciful and compassionate nature wouldn't allow such a decision. However, Cynthia was different; no she was forced to change. It was precisely compassion that led to her and her kingdom's downfall, which was why she had discarded all such things.

Her rein would be through an Iron fist and absolute. Those who didn't follow her, would be discarded just like Baron Regor. As Cynthia walked out of the Hallway, she turned left and headed toward the underground chamber instead of going towards her room.

If it was her father, he would no doubt be unable to boot a Baron just like that, his merciful and compassionate nature wouldn't allow such a decision. However, Cynthia was different; no she was forced to change. It was precisely compassion that led to her and her kingdom's downfall, which was why she had discarded all such things.

Her rein would be through an Iron fist and absolute. Those who didn't follow her, would be discarded just like Baron Regor. As Cynthia walked out of the Hallway, she turned left and headed toward the underground chamber instead of going towards her room.

As she descended through the stairs and arrived before the large mithril doors that led to the emergency shelter, familiar faces came into her view. This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

"Your Highness" When she discovered them, they too noticed her.

The first one to greet her was Annette who was standing in front of a large stake implanted on the ground. Next to her, tied to the stake was a man who looked extremely miserable and on the verge of losing consciousness from all the beating and torture he received.

Around the stake other than Annette, there was also the group of adventurers whom Cynthia trusted the most, Blake and his team.

"Any results?" Cynthia questioned. The fact that she didn't look the least bit surprised and directly went on to ask a question meant that she was also involved in this matter. In fact, it was with her permission that Balke and the others went through this process.

"You mean to say that.." "That's right, they have escaped. The moment I tried to pry into his mind, the mark activated alerting others of his capture. I was only able to save this person" Annette bowed her head, accepting her mistake.

"If they have escaped then does that mean that they have relayed all the information and events that happened here back to their forces?" Cynthia questioned, a tinge of concern flashed in her face.

She knew that there was no way of preventing the spread of news that happened in the city of castledor. No matter what measure she could take, the news would spread one way or another.

However, it was because of this reason that she was hurrying up and marching with her army to the capital city in just ten days. It was because if she gave the enemy any more time, the other nobles who have joined the enemy's side, would not just sit still and send their own forces to intercept her. With time, the enemy's forces would only just increase. This is why, she was in a hurry.

"No, they have been all tracked down and killed before they can reveal anything" Annette answered in a manner of factly, surprising everyone around.

How long had it been since the fact that there was a mind implant in all of these agents got revealed? If they counted the time, it wouldn't be even more than two hours. Yet in that short period of time, not only did she discover the enemy's hidden card, she even rectified the mistake she made. All the while when all of them were just standing here.

"I see... I should expect no less from a Valkyrie" Cynthia spoke with a tone of amazement. "Since the information hasn't leaked yet, it gives us a few precious days of head start. Oce the army from Mountmend, we shall immediately head for the capital".

"I see... I should expect no less from a Valkyrie" Cynthia spoke with a tone of amazement. "Since the information hasn't leaked yet, it gives us a few precious days of head start. Oce the army from Mountmend, we shall immediately head for the capital".

Everyone nodded their head, showing their agreement.

"Now then, what should we do with him?" Cynthia glanced at the blackthorn agent tied to the stake. Now that they have thwarted their plan and knew all about it, the man served no value. As an enemy, there was only one fate waiting for him.

"I understand" Wyot nodded his head and was just about to send the man to meet his maker, Annette stopped them with a gesture of her hand.

"A moment"... seeing Annette stand in front of Wyot, Cynthia couldn't help but ask "What's wrong? Is there still anything you want to investigate from this man?".

The Valkyrie nodded her head "Earlier when I was searching through his brain, there was something that I came in contact with for a brief period of time. Although it was just for an instant, it made me curious about it. If Her Highness does not mind, I would like to have this man kept alive for a few more days while I try to investigate about it".

This was the first time, that Annette had asked something of her, ever since joining her side to reclaim the capital back. As such, Cynthia saw no reason to deny her and besides, if there was something strange about this man that could make someone like Annette intrigued, then it was a matter that needed to be investigated.

"Very well, if you want to investigate this man, you are free to do so"...

"Thank you very much"