Chapter 116: Fatal With One Sword

“How presumptuous!”

This time, the Knights were truly enraged. They unanimously drew their sharp longswords, radiating a chilling Killing Intent. Even the calm Commander Randolph had a grim, iron-blue expression.

To blaspheme a future Saintess in public, and even declare that he would abduct her to play with her—this was already a heinous crime punishable by death. It was not only a blasphemy against Nun Cinia but also an insult to the Knights, equivalent to a slap in the face. If they allowed Abbas to abduct Cinia just like that, the Knights would have no need to return to Glory Castle; they would be hunted by the Divine Court for the rest of their lives.

“Oh my, I just wanted to invite this beautiful young lady to the City Lord’s Mansion for a drink. Why is everyone getting so excited?”

Abbas, who looked like a short winter melon, narrowed his eyes and emphasized his status again, pretending to be polite. Then he continued, “I am a reasonable person and dislike fighting and killing. However, if you all want to come to the City Lord’s Mansion for a drink together, I wouldn’t mind!”

A threat!

A naked threat!

Looking at Nun Cinia’s curvaceous figure faintly visible beneath her white robe, Abbas’s gaze grew hotter and hotter; he was determined to have her. From her attire, one could tell she was a nun accompanied by a group of Faith-guarding Knights, but he didn’t care in the slightest. The Divine Court held immense power outside the Wasteland, but its influence was much weaker on the vast Wasteland. Blaspheming a holy and beautiful nun was not something he was doing for the first time.

“Fine, I will drink this cup of wine!”

Seeing that a great battle was on the verge of breaking out, Cinia frowned and signaled Bella beside her to bring her a wine cup.

According to the Monastery’s rules, nuns were strictly forbidden from drinking alcohol. Every time she saw drunkards, she couldn’t help but feel a wave of disgust. The Knights had worked very hard along the way, and they still had to cross mountains and rivers, facing unknown dangers. Although she was extremely reluctant in her heart, to avoid unnecessary trouble, she had to agree to the rude request of Abbas, this short winter melon.

Despite being extremely angry, seeing that she was forcing herself to comply, Randolph also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Graham City was powerful, and a conflict with the City Lord’s son was undoubtedly extremely unwise. If they were not careful, not only would Nun Cinia be abducted, but the escorting Glory Knights would also be wiped out, all dying here. As the Commander of this trip, he could not tolerate Abbas’s blasphemy against Cinia, but he also had to consider broader issues.

A great battle was imminent, and both Cinia and the furious Knights were on edge. No one noticed that when Bella took the wine cup, she exchanged a glance with Hu Feng. Her wide sleeves blocked the wine cup for a moment without leaving a trace before handing it to Cinia beside her.

“Hahaha, good, beautiful lady, please!”

Abbas took the wine pot from his attendant and personally poured a full cup for Cinia. Watching her lift half her veil, open her sexy little mouth, and force herself to drink while choking, he laughed loudly, feeling a strong sense of conquest rise within him.

“Lord, now, can we leave?”

After downing the drink in one go, Cinia felt increasingly uncomfortable, and her head became dizzy. Just as she prepared to turn and leave, unexpectedly, her foot slipped, and she fell down immediately. Caught off guard, Abbas, who was blocking the way, instinctively opened his arms, preparing to catch the fainting beauty.

“Not good, this guy poisoned the wine and wants to seize the chance to abduct Cinia. Brothers, attack!”

Before Abbas’s groping hands could touch the hem of Cinia’s clothes, Hu Feng suddenly rushed forward, holding Cinia as he dodged to the side. At the same time, a sinister wind appeared in the air, silently pushing Abbas lightly from behind. Instantly, Abbas, who usually overindulged in wine and women, stumbled and involuntarily crashed toward Saliel, who had a triangular face and was standing not far away.

“Kill!”

Caught by surprise, seeing Cinia unconscious and hearing Hu Feng’s shout, the thought that Abbas had poisoned the wine to abduct Cinia flashed through every Knight’s mind. Their expressions changed drastically. With a loud shout, they struck without hesitation, attempting to force their way out and flee far away before the enemy’s main reinforcements could arrive.

When there were benefits, Saliel always ran the fastest, but when it came to charging into battle, he was always half a beat slower than others, hesitating. But today, perhaps due to some strange luck, before he even charged, Abbas, the short winter melon, rushed up on his own, fearlessly crashing directly into his longsword. Before he could think much, the longsword in his hand went ‘pfft’ as it pierced through his chest.

“You…”

Abbas looked at the longsword piercing his chest in disbelief, his breath as weak as a gossamer thread. He crashed to the ground with a loud thud, dying with everlasting regret. Even in death, he never thought that someone would dare make a move on his territory and kill him with a single sword.

Fatal with one sword!

Saliel’s sword seemed to have never been this sharp before, surprising everyone.

Silence!

Seeing Abbas suddenly fall to the ground and stop breathing, the tavern fell into a deathly silence for a moment.

No one expected that before a real fight even started, Abbas, the main culprit, would die, thoroughly dead with no chance of salvation. Instantly, whether it was his attendant warriors or the numerous Glory Knights, everyone was deeply shocked. The only son of the City Lord of Graham City had died on his own territory like this; how many people would have to be buried with him?

A great disaster was looming!

After the shock passed, Abbas’s attendants frantically attacked the Knights, attacking without defending, wishing they could devour them alive. Only one clever fellow feinted a move, then turned and left without a trace, attempting to flee far away from this turmoil.

“Kill, kill them all, leave no one alive!”

Randolph gave the order decisively. A strong crossbow suddenly appeared in his hand, and with a ‘whoosh’, he took down the guy who was about to rush out of the tavern door. Before making a move, he watched Cinia drink the cup of wine in humiliation without intervening, prioritizing the bigger picture. But once the relationship was broken with no room for easing, he was fiercer than anyone. Whoosh, whoosh—several sounds rang out, and every crossbow bolt deeply pierced the enemies’ skulls.

Abbas had brought fifty or sixty attendants on this trip, a large number, but in terms of combat power and experience, they were far inferior to the battle-hardened Glory Knights. Before long, the tavern was flowing with rivers of blood, with no prisoners or survivors left. Under the fierce assault, a few Knights were also seriously injured, dripping with blood.

“Go, go quickly, leave here immediately!” Randolph ordered in a low voice, looking at the corpses before him, becoming increasingly nervous.

This Settlement was only a short dozen li from Graham City. For the swift cavalry, it was an instant’s journey. If they did not leave quickly, perhaps everyone present would be unable to escape even with wings.

“It’s too late. Although Abbas’s attendants have all been killed, we missed a survivor. The tavern owner ran out the back door long ago. Now, I estimate a large group of soldiers is already rushing over from Graham City. Within a hundred li, there will soon be strict blockades and searches. Even if we are fast, we cannot escape.”

Hu Feng held the unconscious Cinia, his expression grave.

“Then what do we do?”

Hearing Hu Feng say this, the Knights felt as if they were facing a great enemy, looking coldly at Saliel, who still hadn’t come to his senses. That guy Abbas deserved to die, but on someone else’s territory, they should have just fought their way out. No one expected that Saliel, who usually made excuses, would be so fierce this time, stabbing the man to death with one sword, leaving no room for negotiation. What an idiot!

“I… I didn’t kill him, I really didn’t kill him, I…”

Saliel was so depressed he wanted to vomit blood. He had raised his sword, but he really didn’t intend to kill Abbas directly; the guy ran into it himself. But who would believe such words?

The Knights didn’t believe him either, and no one paid attention to this foolish and selfish guy.

“Alright, now is not the time to shirk responsibility. Let’s leave here first!” Poor Saliel wanted to continue his defense, but Hu Feng interrupted him, directly setting the tone for the matter. After a pause, he continued, “If we rush out together, we definitely won’t be able to escape the pursuit of Graham City. The only way is to split into two groups. Have someone disguise themselves as Cinia and leave quickly, the faster the better. The other group will secretly escort Cinia into Graham City and lie low in the Monastery in the city for a while, waiting for this turmoil to pass before heading to Glory Castle.”

The most dangerous place was often the safest.

Hu Feng’s proposal quickly gained the approval of the Knights. Only then did people realize the calm side of this Divine Official when it came to important matters. However, no one knew what Hu Feng was secretly thinking.

If he didn’t enter Graham City, how could he destroy the Morgan Family’s plan?

Looking at Abbas’s corpse on the ground with its eyes wide open, Hu Feng smiled coldly. This foolish guy, acting so arrogant in front of him and delivering himself to his death, had just provided him with an excuse. Otherwise, persuading the Knights to stay in Graham City for a while would not have been so easy.

To disguise themselves and rush out would undoubtedly be a suicide mission with no return. Randolph remained silent, letting the Knights choose for themselves. After a moment of silence, five Knights stepped forward. Two White-robed Priestesses exchanged a glance and also stepped forward.

“You are the bravest Knights and the holiest Priestesses. May God be with you!”

Hu Feng looked respectfully at the Knights and Priestesses who stepped forward, admiring their courage. After a pause, he turned to Saliel, who had shrunk to the side with his triangular face, and said sincerely, “Lord Saliel, um… your appearance is quite recognizable. Maybe many people already remember what you look like when we came in. If you personally drive the carriage, perhaps no one would suspect it. What do you think? Consider it. When we return to Bright Summit, I will suggest to the Grand Divine Official of Judgment to posthumously confer you the title of Glory Grand Knight, letting millions of Knights remember your glory.”

Was being a bit ugly also a crime?

Saliel touched his triangular face and instinctively took a half step back. “No, no need. I can wear a cloak, and no one will recognize me. Nun Cinia is very important. I’d better stay with Commander Randolph to escort her back to Glory Castle!”

He must be joking; rushing out to act as a decoy was a sure path to death. Saliel wouldn’t go even if he were beaten to death.

Seeing him so determined, Hu Feng smiled meaningfully and didn’t force him, quickly putting the plan into action. Soon, several Knights escorted a carriage rushing out of the Settlement gate, whipping their horses to speed away. At the same time, after waking the unconscious Cinia, the remaining people quickly disguised themselves, put on wide cloaks, and pretending to be a team of Demon Hunters, quietly left.