The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 800 Death Is Not the Most Daunting Thing In Life

Chapter 800 Death Is Not the Most Daunting Thing In Life

The silent villa hall was filled only with Skylar's miserable wails and the thick, suffocating stench of blood

The six Lords of the Royal Houses stared indifferently at Lord Southmere, Rhett Shaw, seemingly awaiting, his response.

Rhett nodded gravely. "Skylar, things have gone too far to be undone. You have my deepest condolences. Get up and handle the aftermath.

This

This happened on my watch, and I will bear the responsibility. Don't worry-I will get to the bottom of this and make things right for the Fiori family.

"Ever since I followed the Dragon Lord into the military, he told me that as a man, you only live once, and you must live with loyalty, honor, and a clear distinction between gratitude and grudges.

"A real gentleman must not leave his debts of gratitude and grudge unresolved. Both must be settled.

"Back on the battlefield, you took two bullets for me. Based on where they hit, those shots should've struck my heart.

"Without you, there would be no Lord Southmere today.

"Skylar, you saved my life! I will repay your lifesaving grace tenfold!"

After Rhett finished speaking, no one in the hall said a word.

The only sound was the steady drip of blood from the lifeless bodies, echoing like the slow, ominous footsteps of death drawing near.

At that moment, under the bright lights, Rhett seemed to age significantly in an instant.

In his deep, weary eyes, the once unyielding determination and defiance had faded, leaving only the helpless sorrow of an aged hero.

Skylar noticed the complex emotions in Rhett's eyes and hesitated briefly before continuing, "Lord Southmere, with those words, I'd gladly take another bullet for you!"

"I remember when I was on the brink of starvation-it was you who gave me food and water, saving my life.

fortune to ensure I received the best

retired with nothing to my name, you handed over nearly all your savings to me, making the Fiori family

him. "Skylar, there's no need to bring

only remember the kindness people show me and forget everything

is you taking two bullets for me,

longer a superior- subordinate relationship. He doesn't need to bow to me like this." Ryder stepped forward. "Skylar, please rise. Things

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family quickly seized Len and followed Rhett, Nigel, the five lords,

Burt's anguished cries rang out. "Father, you're finally here! Please, have

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