The Transmigrated Novelist

Roy's intention was clear, the more clashes there were in the city, the more people would get involved and the more cards would he be able to discover.

He was trying to have his opponents fight and tire out each other, before he actually entered the ring and either killed or defeated the rest of them.

Lady Kate stood to gain from this as well, as it was clear that the dominions officials and nobles were trying to keep a wait and see approach. They would chose a side only if forced to.

In the meantime she could gather a few favors left and right, as she increased the following behind her son's faction.

Even then, she couldn't help but feel that she was actually fighting a losing battle knowing that Roy would most probably not allow her son to become the lord of the dominion.

She knew her son perfectly, and he was the type to get easily agitated, and frustrated, as he wouldn't even be able to control his emotions and consider the big picture.

If she had to chose between her children, then her daughter would make a much better ruler of the dominion than her son, but unfortunately women weren't allowed to inherit and rule a dominion.

With extremely complicated feelings, she had no other choice but to dismiss the crowd and announce a free drink as a sign of apology, as Roy and Klara walked towards the door.

When they were just passing Elisa who was now naked, glued to the wall with her legs wide opened, Klara couldn't control herself from approaching to her ear, and whispering,

"Bi*tch you deserve it!"

Those words, and that voice seemed like a powerful switch for the tied up woman, as she started screaming out loud once again,

"Klara! Bi*tch this is your fault! Even if I die I will never let you alone! You are going to regret ever messing with me! I swear to kill you!"

Too bad that Roy had no intention of hearing her any longer, so he grabbed Klara tighter to himself and left the tavern towards the Sparrow Merchant Guild.

Of course things had developed perfectly today, but there was still something that he needed to do in order to make the situation irreversible.

With those thoughts in his mind, he quickly followed behind the 3rd Elder, and after sending Klara to Gaia, with a few clear instructions for the ladies, he wore a black cover, and finally jumped in attack.

Trying to hide his aura and energy signature he aimed at 3rd Elder's son that was being carried like a sheep under his left hand, with the intention to kill.

"Hmph~!"

The 3rd Elder only snorted coldly before stopping and using an artifact to block the attack upon his son, as he turned around while saying,

"Courting death!"

He had no intention of being on the receiving end, and even less learn about the identity of the attacker, as he exploded with the aura of a weak Rank 5 Warrior and swung his sword at Roy.

There were traces of sword aura and sword intent on his swing, but Roy didn't seemed to care as he covered himself in a ball of acid, and the moment that the two clashed, he used the confusion to run away.

"You wont always be so lucky old thing! Remember that there are some people you can't afford to offend!"

From the beginning Roy had no intention of succeeding in his attack, he was interested just in the attack itself.

This would be enough to give the 3rd Elder a few conspiracy ideas. Especially after what happened earlier in the day.

"You think you can come and leave that easily? Did this old man give you permission!?"

Even though his son was a complete wasteful idiot, the 3rd Elder was actually an intelligent and experienced old fox.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have arrived such a position in his life, and even less assure for a marriage and tittle from Duke Eggins.

Too bad that he had spoiled his own son by being too lenient and giving with him. Now he had to suffer the consequences of his own actions.

While he said that he jumped towards Roy with full strength, and even sent three sword swings towards him, 'Three cleaves of Autumn', it was a martial skill that made better use of Warrior energy, and sword intent.

Seeing those three crescent moon shaped sword lights coming fast after himself, Roy just laughed out loud as he screamed,

"Hahahahah~! You think too highly of yourself!"

With that, an even bigger acidic ball appeared around him, that completely destroyed the sword lights behind him, as he even used the impact to increase his speed.

In but a mere of seconds, Roy had actually attacked and escaped under the gaze of the angry and irritated 3rd Elder.

"Father, how could you allow him to leave! Follow behind him and kill him!"

While the 3rd Elder was thinking about his next step, his son seemed to be displeased with his father's actions and couldn't help but shout in indignation.

'Slappppp~!'

"Shut up you useless beast! You are the only one responsible for all this! If it weren't for you and your damned lust I wouldn't be here like this.

Do you want me to follow and kill him, then what about you? Do you think that he will stop and fight me fair and square!?

He is most probably an assassin and is trying to separate me from you. Once this happens, he will return and kill you, you idiot!"

"Fa-father that…"

"You didn't think that far did you!? Of course you won't, that's why I am always forced to wipe your ass every time!

We are returning home, and you will not come out of the house until I tell you to! I can't let you destroy our future, and our plans!"

"Father, I…"

"Stop talking, I have already made up my mind!"

Saying that, the 3rd Elder once again continued his way in the direction of the Sparrow Merchant Guild, but clearly this time he was more attentive of his surroundings and the path ahead.

Not even halfway to the Sparrow Merchant Guild quarters, the poor 3rd Elder was once again attacked by an assassin.

But this time he was prepared, as before the attack landed he had actually made his move and attacked catching the assassin by surprise.

This could be the definition of a counter-assassination attack, as 3rd elders crescent sword lights clashed to the assassins blood red arrows.

The first slash managed to get right of 40% of the arrows in his directions, the second slash took care of another 40%, while the last slash took care for the remaining and continued towards the assassin.

"Aaarrgghhhh~! Bastard, I swear to kill you~! Aaarrggghhh~!"

The assassin was caught by surprise, and while the third slash didn't kill him, it had most certainly left a good sign on his face, as there was now a cut on his left cheek, and the left ear was missing.

"Hmph~! Did you think that this old man would fall twice for the same attack? Go back and tell your Master to clean his neck and wait for me, I will personally kill him in less than a week!"

With that said he once again continued his path towards the Sparrow Merchant Guild. Even though he had won in the last exchange he had lost quite a bit of his strength.

Furthermore, that assassin had only suffered a physical impairment, and who knew if he had other people behind.

If he continued this for too long, then the previous assassin might join as well, and then he would be caught in a pincer attack.

Not to mention that he even had a burden to protect at all time. He was most certainly in a disadvantageous position.

On the other hand, the current assassin had no idea what 3rd Elder was talking about. As far as he knew he was the only guy sent, could it be that his Master had sent someone else as well?

But since he didn't know the identity of the other party, and due to the injury he had just suffered he couldn't continue the fight as well.

After all, an assassins biggest strength was in his first strike, if he didn't manage to kill his target with one strike then it would be no different from being a sitting duck.

There would be no way for an assassin to win against a Warrior of the same Realm in an open fight. If that were the case, he wouldn't need to be an assassin in the first place.

In the meantime, Roy wasn't far away from the venue looking at the whole situation with a smile on his face. It looked like his plans were working perfectly.

Now he had to make sure that someone quickly reported the news to the Guild Master, and Boris. 

Only like this, would he see more strife inside the Sparrow Merchant Guild, and he had the perfect woman for the job, his beautiful wifey Alma.

…

While Roy continued with his plots, the assassin that had suffered under the hands of the 3rd Elder took out a green looking stone, and murmured,

"Mission Failed! The target seemed to be expecting about me! There might be a mole in our side!"

Even though for the assassin was just a logical and rational judgement, for the person receiving the news, the last line was comparable to a calamity news…