Barrett lifted the curtain and stepped outside the room with Aurora. They moved so silently that their footsteps were almost inaudible, and the surroundings were eerily quiet.

After waiting for a moment, he opened the door and quickly hid behind it. Once he was certain there was no immediate danger, he cautiously peered outside.

The sight that met his eyes was chilling.

The lanterns in the corridor cast light on the stairs, where three bodies lay sprawled. These were the maids who had served Aurora. They had been killed with a single sword thrust to the throat, unable to even utter a cry. Blood trickled down the stone steps, staining them a deep crimson.

Barrett's mind instantly flashed to the Duke of Northwatch's family's massacre.

He gasped. "My parents...!"

He was about to rush out when Aurora grabbed his arm.

Aurora's face was ashen, her lips trembling slightly. "I think... I think they're after me."

Barrett quickly understood. It was possible that spies from Westhaven were seeking revenge.

moments ago, Aurora had insisted she was in the right. But now, Barrett saw how hollow

silently entered the courtyard. They were dressed in black, and their faces were concealed. Only their cold, piercing eyes

of them held a sword each, and each blade emanated a chilling aura. The strong scent of blood and a murderous

her sword, and her hand

secured the door while the other blew out the lamp, plunging the room into darkness. They

capital, Barrett had been regulated to the Capital Guard and had been doing his rotation as a regular guard on patrol. That exercise routine he was put through daily was proving to be good training now. Although nothing seemed

happening, so he quickly swung his sword at the assassin. The assassin sensed the

window. After rolling on the ground for a while, they quickly oriented themselves.

their skill.

heading straight for the outer courtyard while shouting,

mind? There were so many people

linger with Barrett. The four quickly pursued

one. The guards of the estate sprang into action, some running out to call for

with the estate's layout allowed her to dodge and weave through

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