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Chapter 655

"Kevin Voss, 876?"

As soon as he heard those two names, Mo Jinhao's demeanor immediately changed to a gloomy one. This was especially so after hearing 876's name.

Mo Jinhao still couldn't hide the shame that he had suffered at his hand in spite of the many years that had passed since the events that led them to sign a truce with the Union.

"Are you saying that the ones that are responsible for all of this are either one of these two?"

Mo Jinhao's voice turned ferocious as he gazed at Hemlock's back.

The burning anger that he had been hiding deeply came rushing out all at once. Hemlock turned around before he could say anything else.

"Calm down. It's still a hypothesis, and even so, I believe that the one that is most likely the culprit is Kevin, not 876."

"Uh?"

Mo Jinhao tilted his head when he heard Hemlock's words.

"Why do you think so?"

"By now, we both know 876's real identity. Ren Dover, right?"

"Correct."

Mo Jinhao calmly nodded his head as his face turned expressionless.

The rage that had just a few seconds ago been bubbling to the surface of his body had already subsided and retreated to the depths of his being once more.

Hemlock secretly nodded his head when he saw this.

It was this particular trait of Jinhao that made him an especially scary individual. He was someone capable of holding a grudge for a very long time without losing sight of himself. A very important trait for someone so high up in an organization.

"According to the information we have, Ren Dover is the rightful successor of the Keiki style, and based on the reports you've shown me regarding the demons whose contractors have been killed, the demons' injuries do not indicate that their attacker was a practitioner of an incredibly fast sword art."

"At least, from what I've figured, the demons did not experience a sharp, singular pain, a trait that symbolizes the essence of the Keiki style. Furthermore, with someone who is now ranked 18, killing a bunch of rankers should be a trivial thing."

Hemlock perfectly laid out his train of thoughts to Jinhao who further questioned.

"So you think it's because of this that it isn't 876?"

"Not quite."

Hemlock shook his head.

"876 may be employing a different art on purpose in an effort to erase his traces."

"That makes sense."

Mo Jinhao's body relaxed further onto the sofa he was sitting on as he asked.

"...If that's the case, why do you think that it's more likely Kevin Voss who is the culprit?"

"Simple, really."

curled into a thin smile the

were in his position, I would have known that by concealing the Keiki style, Kevin Voss would become a target of suspicion, putting him

him as the reports claim, he would never do this; therefore, I

you said makes

relaxed after hearing Hemlock's train

isn't the leader for

There were still a few things that did not

case how

Knock━! Knock━!

his and Hemlock's heads turned to look in the direction of the entrance to the room, wondering as to who had knocked on

was croaky and raspy rang in their

I have something to

complexion changed the moment he heard the voice while

the direction of the door as it

there anything you

"I do. I do."

to Hemlock, seemingly unbothered by his

a very interesting idea,

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of defeat as he stared at the human standing

his life expected to lose so badly to a human, and not only that, but he also

just a single thought, he could end his

in his hands.

you need,

chilly tone as he looked at

the human opened

have a name. It's Ren. I would much appreciate it if you referred to me using that

the pupils in his eyes began

nothing but rage. Suriol's face twisted with rage as he recalled the fact that the human before him had

the spot? When the time comes and he lowers his guard, I'll use this chance to kill

his life was already

as he could kill Ren, Suriol

to care about his thoughts as he pointed in

want your help. Tell me how to open

"This is…"

didn't realize he was back in his own castle until Ren pointed it out to him. To

"Ah, I see."

to quickly understand the situation. As he tried to think of something, a plethora of different ideas rushed through his

enter

"Isn't that obvious?"

replied with a calm look. When their eyes met, Suriol felt a chill run down his body, and behind his closed

whatever it was that he

.

he knows, I might as well say

his teeth and decided to speak

"If I tell yo—"

"No."

off before he could

all knowing look, Ren

will not grant you freedom if that's what you're asking. Even if I make you sign a contract that will stop you from taking revenge on me, it

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