Secrets Unveiled

Danial looked at Barley and was about to ask about the maid when he noticed some movement in the corner of his eye. The maid that was standing suddenly dashed towards Barley. The maid suddenly took out a knife, more like a dagger from her back and aimed it at Barley's neck.

As Danial's instincts heightened and his body tensed intensely, he watched in horror as the maid, who had seemed so unassuming just moments before, dashed behind Barley with a small dagger in hand.

Time seemed to slow as Danial's mind raced, processing the danger unfolding before him.

With lightning speed, Danial's instinct kicked in. He knew he had to act quickly to protect Barley and Lily. Without hesitation, he activated his martial arts technique, channeling the water-flowing movement to propel himself forward with astonishing speed.

The maid's eyes widened in shock as Danial closed the distance between them in an instant, with a swift motion, Danial knocked the knife out of the maid's hand, sending it clatteri