Chapter 274: Chapter 269: Outsmarting Oneself Chapter 274: Chapter 269: Outsmarting Oneself “Lord Muria, the decision to assassinate the Demon Hunter Knight was mine alone, not my family’s. I am willing to take my own life as an apology. May I request you to spare my family?”

A distinguished man who appeared used to giving orders, knelt before Muria, his tone pleading earnestly.

Due to the well-developed teleportation system, information in the Kingdom spread extremely quickly. For instance, the King sitting in the Royal Palace could know, if he wished, what had happened in any part of the Kingdom just a moment ago.

Muria brought sixteen dragons and visited each family that once had issued assassination orders to the Demon Hunter Knight. Since Muria didn’t commit random killings, he merely wiped out the nobles who were culprits and those belonging to the dark nobility.

Hence, numerous humans who witnessed Muria’s actions led to the rapid dissemination of related information. The Kingdom of Aub’s influential powers, practically from the moment Muria went to the first noble family and killed their strongmen, received this information.

Then came the nobles who had issued assassination orders. Before long, they too received the news. So, these nobles realized that Muria would not let them off easily and made their respective reactions.

At first, nearly all chose resistance, as Muria’s first onslaught annihilating all five golden strongmen of the Archiel Family came as a surprise attack.

This approach naturally led these nobles to have wild ideas. If they used the castle to fend off Muria’s assault temporarily and called for reinforcements, could they manage to drive off Muria? After all, according to the intelligence, Muria was a benign Golden Dragon.

However, what happened next shattered these nobles’ hopes. Muria led the Five Colored Dragons to display an overwhelming power. The magic array, which these nobles were proud of and set up within the castle, thinking they could save their lives, was shattered with a single blow.

Continuous slaughters nearly annihilating families made the remaining noble powers understand that all resistance was futile and would even drag more clansmen to a brutal death. Therefore, the scene before their eyes unfolded.

A patriarch, who had inherited the hereditary title in his family, knelt before Muria, ready to commit suicide to apologize, begging Muria to spare his clan.

“You nobles are interesting.” Viewing the composed middle-aged noble, a few beautiful wives gently weeping with their children behind him, and a dozen or so male and female clan members of various ages looking towards him with mixed emotions, Muria revealed a trace of mockery on his face. “To continue your lineage, you can sacrifice anything.”

A gecko cuts off its tail!

Looking at the composed expression of the middle-aged man, Muria slowly shook his head: “Not enough, the ones who issued the assassination orders weren’t only you. Anyone who wanted to harm the Demon Hunter Knight has to die.”

“Lord, I was also involved in this matter. I am willing to commit suicide to apologize. I only beg you to spare my younger brothers and sisters.” Hearing Muria’s words, a young man who looked somewhat similar to the middle-aged man stepped forward. He knelt before Muria, alongside with the middle-aged noble.

“Big brother!” “Andy, brother!” …
“Andy, don’t!” Seeing the young man’s actions, louder cries arose from the crowd. Several children and some teenagers rushed up weeping, hugging their brothers and fathers. They all begged Muria together.

“Why do you have to kill my brother?”

“Aren’t you known as the kindest Golden Dragon? Please spare my brother and father!”

… Hearing the noisy cries and pleas, Muria showed a faint smile on his face. He watched the father and son in front of him: “It seems your family is very united, you two are a responsible father and brother.”

Hearing Muria’s praise, the young man secretly clenched his fists and bowed his head, revealing an obscure smile on his face.

“But, just because you are father-son affectionate and harmonious doesn’t mean you can commit evil deeds rampantly.” Muria’s face turned indifferent, with a hint of mockery, somewhat discernible. “Especially against the Demon Hunter Knight. Without them, your human race wouldn’t exist today. You bunch of ungrateful scum.”

“If you do something wrong, you have to bear the consequences.” Muria looked at the father and son in front of him. “You two, commit suicide! I’ll spare those who are irrelevant to this matter.”

“Playing smart!” The middle-aged noble glanced at his eldest son with a look of mockery in his eyes. He took out a potion and drank it in one gulp – being a noble, even in death, he must die with dignity.

“Your turn!” As the middle-aged noble fell to the ground, dead, Muria’s eyes turned to the young man.

“I…” The young man’s lips trembled slightly. Looking at his crying brothers and sisters who were holding him tightly, he revealed a trace of fear on his face. He wasn’t someone who could face death calmly. He was just a schemer who tried to take advantage of the Golden Dragon’s kindness.

“It seems you don’t have the courage to commit suicide. I’ll help you then.” Muria extended his finger towards the panicking young man, lightly pointing at him.

“Lord, only my father alone made the decision to assassinate the Demon Hunter Knight, I did not…” Under the threat of death, the young man explained frantically, behaving disgracefully. However, his words were cut short as a fierce force pierced through his skull.

Seeing the young man’s fallen corpse, Muria leaped down from the beautifully constructed castle. The Red Dragon waiting outside offered its head to receive Muria’s figure.

“Is the coordination calculated?”

“The calculation is complete. We can teleport at any time.” The elegant Green Dragon Fiona courteously bowed.

“Let’s go. Onto the next family!”

…After dealing with five resisting nobles consecutively, and then meeting one who opted to cut off his tail to survive, next, Muria arrived consecutively in the territories of three targeted nobles. Then to his surprise, he found that the castles of these three noble families were all deserted, excluding some servants. The nobles he was looking for were nowhere to be found.

“So decisive?” Standing on the wall of a castle, Muria looked down at the dilapidated city. Judging from the development of the territory, the ruler here must be a short-sighted fool.

“They have all fled with their families, trying to avoid the storm temporarily, and can return when I leave? Do they think that I would only bother them once? They can’t be this stupid even if they tried. What exactly happened? Why did they all run away?”

Muria stroked his chin, mumbling to himself. Just as he was feeling a bit annoyed, a spirit light flew towards him from a distance, directly towards Muria.

“The Kingdom of Aub has sent people to stop you.” Kaslana’s voice echoed in Muria’s ear, “It’s not yet clear what their strength is, but there is a high probability that it’s a Legend.”

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