617.Chapter 617

"Just one? Want me to throw in a few extras for good measure?" Rafe's cocky smirk returned as he leaned back, his tone light and brimming with confidence.

For him, killing was the easiest task in the world.

But as it turned out, he had spoken too soon.

Eliza's smile took on a deeper, more enigmatic edge. "No need for overkill. Just take care of the one who dared to step into Woteria. Do that, and I'll not only guarantee your safety but also take you back to Hasen City to reunite with your dear father."

"That sounds almost too good to be true. So, who's the unlucky target?" Rafe raised an eyebrow, still grinning as he pressed for details, completely oblivious to the gravity of the situation.

But the moment Eliza spoke again, her words hit him like a thunderclap, and his expression shifted dramatically, the weight of her revelation crashing down on him.

"I want you to kill Anthony."

Eliza's words landed one by one, leaving Rafe momentarily dumbfounded.

"Wait, who?" He thought he must have misheard, so he asked again for confirmation.

Eliza simply smiled without saying a word.

Rafe's mouth twitched as he tried to process her request. "Your Grace, you can't

possibly mean Anthony from the Duke's estate, right?"

"Who else could it be?" Eliza replied calmly, her tone unshaken.

maybe you

for Rafe to finish his sentence before turning on her

"Wait, wait! You want me to kill Anthony? Fine, but

need to go to Hasen

you mean by that?"

Woteria. Right now, he's still on the road to Saint Snow City. If you leave immediately, you can intercept him

hearing this. After all, Anthony was his father's legitimate

it, returning to the Stonor family wouldn't be

her surprise, the moment she finished speaking, Rafe grinned and said, "Alright! I'm

raised an eyebrow. "You're sure about

doing in Woteria, but since he'd come here,

me he was in Hasen City, I might've hesitated. But if he's in Woteria? That's a whole different

was easy to kill a cripple in his

up the mess here would be a

tight, how about

as some kind of test, right? I'm not an idiot. And let's be real, picking sides is

hope your skills

another word, she said, "Open your

Rafe opened his mouth, she flicked a tiny, unbearably bitter pill inside. His face twisted as he forced it down." Sis, how long does this poison last? You're not planning to finish me

wasn't clueless-he was sharp, in fact. He knew there warno trust between him and Eliza, so he'd already guessed she'd use some kind of

Successfully unlocked!

was the obvious

hours. Good luck," Eliza replied, cutting the ropes

tight. Better get moving," Rafe muttered, shaking his

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