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.

insisted she was in the right. But now, Barrett saw how hollow those justifications were. Aurora had been so confident in defending herself, but now, she was

black, and their faces were concealed. Only their cold, piercing eyes were

each blade emanated a chilling aura.

sword, and her

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

his rotation as a regular guard on patrol. That exercise routine he was put

was suddenly kicked open and a dark figure leaped in. Barrett had anticipated this happening, so he quickly

the ground for a while, they quickly oriented themselves. The sounds of clashing swords

their skill.

the window, heading straight for the outer

her mind? There were so many people in the estate-how could she lead

assassins did not linger with Barrett. The four quickly

to light up one by one. The guards of the estate sprang into action, some running out to call for the garrison unit and the

the estate's layout allowed her to dodge and weave through the buildings, eventually seeking refuge in

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