The following morning, Dustin was deep in meditation and practice. Suddenly, a sharp knock broke his concentration. He opened the door to find Dalen, Miles, Crystal, and Ruby standing outside.

"Dustin, something happened last night!" Miles exclaimed urgently, barely waiting for the door to open fully.

Perplexed, Dustin asked, "What's going on?"

He found it unusual to see them all assembled at his doorstep at such an early hour with troubled expressions.

"Aldric's dead! He was beheaded last night!" Miles burst out, revealing the shocking news.

"Aldric?" Dustin was stunned. "The swordsman who dueled me just yesterday?"

morning, headless. It seems like he was taken out with just one

raised an eyebrow, puzzled. "But Aldric was no amateur with a sword. Who

uncertain

circulating outside linking Aldric's

eyebrows in surprise and pointed at himself. "Me?"

the tavern to rest. I haven't stepped out since

rumors spread like wildfire. Many

to defeat him. Plenty of people saw it. And since you were the last person to face him, you're the main suspect now,"

movements mirrored sword techniques. With Aldric's formidable strength, it was no wonder people were

nothing to do with me. I won't let the gossip get to me. Let them talk. I've got nothing to hide," Dustin said

it could be someone seeking vengeance unrelated to

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