The Price is Everything of Yours (76 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 210

Though the scent of spring flowers filled the imperial palace of night, the spaces between its uninhabited buildings were utterly desolate.

Cledwin, having arrived at the spot specified in Kaymil’s letter, was not surprised to find no one waiting for him. After all, the fewer witnesses, the better.

“No master in sight—just a bunch of timid little rats.”

From the silent courtyard, where not a single lamp burned, a phantom-like shadow rose.

Snap. Sharp, brief sounds echoed from all directions. Poisoned silver needles.

Cledwin swung his sword. Though the only light came from the faint glow of a crescent moon, the arc traced by his blade shimmered brilliantly for an instant, like a mirror.

Yet he was still only human, and could not block the hidden weapon flying toward his back. The assassins of Eunwol exchanged triumphant glances.

At least, that was true until a man appeared from nowhere and deflected the needle aimed at the Duke’s back.

Clang! Tink-tink! Dozens of silver needles fell limply onto the grassy courtyard.

“You said you’d come alone.”

Cledwin clicked his tongue, standing back-to-back with Aidan. Aidan replied curtly.

“If you knew you’d gain nothing by coming, why bother obeying the order to come alone?”

“Gain nothing? Once we catch the rats, the master is bound to show up.”

“The master’s probably hiding deep in some hole.”

“Then we’ll tear through the palace until we drag them out.”

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