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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."

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

I were in his position, I would have known that by concealing the Keiki style, Kevin Voss would

reports claim, he would never do this; therefore, I am more inclined to believe

said makes

relaxed after hearing

him, he isn't the leader

were still a few things that did not make sense, but compared to his previous hypothesis, this

that's the case

Knock━! Knock━!

of his sentence. Both his and Hemlock's heads turned to look in the direction of the entrance to the room, wondering

croaky and raspy rang in their heads

but I have something

complexion changed the moment he heard the voice while Hemlock's

hand in the direction of the door as it flung open revealing the features of a

there anything you

"I do. I do."

ignored him. Smiling, he walked up to Hemlock, seemingly unbothered

very interesting idea, do you want to

***

expression was that of defeat as he stared at the human standing

to lose so badly to a human, and not only that, but

single thought, he could end his life in

walk all over him just because his life was in his hands. He wasn't like the other traitorous bastards who would do anything for the sake of their

do you need,

chilly tone as he

him, the human

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

in his eyes

with rage as he recalled the fact that the human before him had

me on the spot? When the time

mind, his life was

he could kill Ren,

didn't appear to care about his thoughts as he pointed in the direction of the gate that was standing in front

you is because I want your help. Tell me how to

"This is…"

own castle until Ren pointed it out to him. To be more specific, he was standing

"Ah, I see."

quick glance to quickly understand the situation. As he tried to think

enter the treasury,

"Isn't that obvious?"

a chill run down his body, and behind his closed lips,

that he was

.

he knows, I might as

his teeth and decided to speak

"If I tell yo—"

"No."

cut off before he could even finish his

him with an all knowing

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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