With a swift slash, the blade cut through the air, leaving a crimson trail from the nape of Wilder's neck down to his waist. His body twitched a few times before laying still on the floor, lifeless.The great hall filled with sharp intakes of breath as the onlookers, Abbercrombie's top brass, stared in stunned silence.Rackaham's enforcers did not mess around. When they struck, it was lethal.However, what shocked them most was that among the fallen was Abbercrombie's own Lord Warfield—killed just like that?After a moment to collect himself, Luca approached Howard with a deep bow."I can't thank you enough, Master Howard, for exposing Lord Warfield, the traitor among us. Your help won't be forgotten," he said, his voice dripping with gratitude.He meant every word. Without Howard, he would have lost not just his title but likely his life. Howard had been his savior.Howard waved off the thanks. "No big deal. I'm taking him with me. You don't mind, do you?" he said casually, eye
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