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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."

of Hemlock's mouth curled into a thin smile the moment the question

Ren is a close friend of Kevin Voss. If I were in his position, I would have known that by concealing

claim, he would never do this; therefore, I am more inclined to believe that Kevin Voss is the

said

brows relaxed after hearing Hemlock's

him, he isn't the leader for no

gained a better understanding of the situation after hearing his assessment. There were still a few things that did not make sense, but compared

that's the case how should we

Knock━! Knock━!

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

rang

I have

heard

a glance, he waved his hand in the direction of the

there anything

"I do. I do."

to Hemlock, seemingly unbothered

idea, do you want to

***

that of defeat as he stared

in his life expected to lose so badly to a human, and not only that, but he also never expected to have his core imprisoned inside of

single thought, he could end

life was in his hands. He wasn't

do you

inquired in a chilly tone as he looked at the

at him, the human

Ren. I would much appreciate it if you referred to me

voice, the pupils in his eyes

he recalled the fact that the human before him had completely dashed any hopes he had of rising to the rank

can kill me on the spot? When the time comes and he lowers his guard, I'll use

his life was already

as he could

on the other hand, didn't appear to care about his thoughts as he pointed in the direction of the gate that

because I want your help. Tell me

"This is…"

it out to him.

"Ah, I see."

glance to quickly understand the situation. As he tried to think of something, a plethora of different

want to enter the treasury, don't

"Isn't that obvious?"

look. When their eyes met, Suriol felt a chill run down his body,

figured out whatever it was that

.

might as

and decided to

"If I tell yo—"

"No."

cut off before he could even finish his

him with an all knowing

asking. Even if I make you sign a contract that will stop you from taking revenge on me, it would honestly be a waste to lose someone

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