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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."

into a thin smile

in his position, I would have

reports claim, he would never do

said makes

relaxed after hearing Hemlock's train

expected of him, he isn't the

situation after hearing his assessment. There were still a few things that did

the case

Knock━! Knock━!

heads turned to look in the direction of the entrance to the room,

voice that was croaky and raspy rang in their

my intrusion, but I have something

he heard the voice

his hand in the direction of the

anything you need,

"I do. I do."

up to Hemlock, seemingly unbothered by his Jinhao's attitude, and

idea, do

***

as he stared at the human standing

only that, but he also never expected to have his

single thought, he could end

wasn't going to let the human walk all over him just because his life was in his

you need,

inquired in a chilly tone as he looked

at him, the human opened his mouth

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

Suriol heard the human's voice, the pupils in his

thoughts were consumed by nothing but rage. Suriol's face twisted with rage as he recalled the fact that the human before him

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

Suriol's mind, his life was

as long as he could kill Ren, Suriol was

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

called you is because I want your help. Tell

"This is…"

it out to him. To be

"Ah, I see."

tried to think of something, a plethora of

want to enter the

"Isn't that obvious?"

their eyes met, Suriol felt a chill run down his body, and behind his closed lips, he clenched his teeth in a show of

though the human had figured out whatever it was that he

.

knows, I might as well

and decided

"If I tell yo—"

"No."

off before he could even

at him with an all knowing

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 would honestly be a waste to lose someone

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