Invisible Security Guard
Chapter 1072 - 1071: Tying Oneself in Knots

Chapter 1072: Chapter 1071: Tying Oneself in Knots

East City, Harmon Mansion.

At this time, Harmon Mansion had been besieged tightly. Inside, two Nascent Soul masters from Harmon’s mansion were slain on the spot, and Marlon Shepherd was indeed rescued from the dungeon within.

Of course, throughout the entire ordeal, Yusuf Zuck hadn’t lifted a finger since the actions of the City Lord’s Mansion were even swifter. Led by the House Steward of the City Master’s Mansion, a team of ten experts struck with the force of thunder. Before the Harmon family could react, their masters were killed and Marlon was saved.

Moreover, out of the three hundred and eighty residents within the Harmon Mansion, aside from the old, women, and children, everyone was captured and taken to the City Lord’s Mansion.

And at that moment, the House Steward of the City Master’s Mansion was conversing with Yusuf Zuck politely just outside the great doors of Harmon Mansion.

"The City Lord said that he will hold a banquet tonight at the City Lord’s Mansion, and at that time, he wishes for Martin Huppe to attend. The City Lord wants to introduce you to the distinguished figures within the city!"

"I’ll certainly be there," Yusuf Zuck replied with a cupped-fist salute.

"Then I shall take my leave. We’ll meet again in the evening." The House Steward of the City Master’s Mansion was truly a supreme figure in the city, second to only one, yet he was incredibly respectful, addressing him repeatedly as Martin Huppe.

As for the reason?

He only knew that after their City Lord had examined that ring, he had laughed heartily several times and exclaimed ’Interesting!’ three times. Then, he declared that he would host the evening’s banquet, where Martin Huppe would be the guest of honor.

He didn’t know what was inside that ring, but the City Lord was evidently delighted. Hence, he held Martin Huppe in the utmost regard.

After sending off the House Steward of the City Master’s Mansion, Yusuf Zuck and Marlon Shepherd proceeded on foot toward the Treasure Bank, with Uncle Shui and Uncle Sheng following far behind.

"You can’t stay with the Shepherd Family any longer; it’s too dangerous!" Yusuf Zuck said gravely.

"It has been somewhat perilous, but you’re here, after all. Besides, I truly don’t know what else I should do, and I can’t sever what I have with the Shepherd Family!"

"Then you should just marry that plump pig. Only then will the Shepherds truly protect you!" Yusuf Zuck took a deep breath and continued, "Moreover, I won’t stay long in Dante Stewart City. I fear it won’t be long before I leave!"

"If I hadn’t been prepared this time, I’d have been sent wandering the world by that fat mistress!"

"That ’fat mistress’ is your wife. Why would I marry her? Are you joking?" Marlon Shepherd retorted with rolling eyes.

"So you’re not leaving? What does the ’fat mistress’ have to do with me—a bloody wife indeed!" Yusuf Zuck said with a mixture of laughter and frustration.

"You’re someone who only cares about looks and doesn’t appreciate the beauty of the Heart," Marlon joked.

"Her heart is anything but beautiful—it’s poisonous."

"Alright, alright, let’s not talk about her anymore. You don’t need to worry about me," Marlon waved his hand dismissively.

"But I can’t help but worry about you," Yusuf Zuck insisted anxiously.

Marlon laughed. "There’s nothing to worry about. Wasn’t I doing fine before you arrived? Who in the city doesn’t address me respectfully as Marlon? Which family’s daughter doesn’t try to please me?"

"Fine, I’ll leave it be," Yusuf Zuck said, left speechless. Indeed, it was true; this situation was an anomaly. Had old Mr. Shepherd not died, Marlon would still be safe!

...

Meanwhile, as Yusuf Zuck and Marlon Shepherd were walking toward the Treasure Bank, the City Lord’s Mansion was filled with cries of wailing.

The City Lord had several wives, and among them, one’s father was among the thirty-seven people slain by Yusuf Zuck.

The City Lord also had many children, one of whom had already arranged a marriage with the daughter of one of those thirty-seven people, and the grand wedding was to be held soon. Now that the daughter’s father had died, his wedding date would certainly be delayed!

Another lady of the house was also related to one of those thirty-seven people.

In short, the City Lord’s Mansion was linked to many of those thirty-seven people slain by Yusuf Zuck, or rather, the nobles of the City Lord’s Mansion were counting on the Shepherd Family, for the Shepherds were wealthy.

The news of the Shepherd Family’s thirty-seven members being murdered in one fell swoop reached the City Lord’s Mansion, causing several ladies to erupt in outcry and a young master to rage violently.

Of course, they did not know it was the doings of the Shepherd Mansion’s son-in-law, so they pinned all the blame on the fat miss and all went to the City Lord to weep and accuse, demanding the punishment of the Shepherd Mansion and the seizure of the entire Cooke Family’s assets!

That’s right, if the Cooke Family were seized, then the assets of Old Master Cooke would belong to the City Lord’s Mansion.

Although the City Lord himself bore the surname Cooke and was related to the Shepherd Mansion, their connection was distant. In these times, even blood brothers and fathers would risk their lives over interests, let alone distant relatives?

"Hmph, how audacious!" The City Lord was indeed furious. The father of his young wife had been killed, which was equivalent to his own father-in-law being slain. Even though he had many fathers-in-law, this was an open defiance against him, the City Lord, a blatant disrespect.

Furthermore, his son’s wedding had been arranged, but now that his old father-in-law had died, the marriage would inevitably be delayed.

And then, there were many who had come to report the crime.

"Father, your son wishes to lead troops to seize the entire Cooke family of Quinn Cooke and bring Quinn Cooke to justice!" The son gritted his teeth.

"Mm, the crime must be clearly established, leaving no room for dispute!" The City Lord nodded in agreement.

"Based solely on that pig slaughtering thirty-seven clan members, no one would side with them. They have committed a great taboo and incited public outrage!" The son sneered.

The City Lord gently nodded, that’s right, Bella Cooke, you have gone too far, to actually kill all six stepmothers and other relatives, utterly mad!

"Then go, and should there be any resistance, show no mercy, but..." The City Lord paused, pondering, "but do not harm the new son-in-law. Inform the new son-in-law that he is to take charge of the Shepherd Mansion for now."

"Yes." Although the son did not understand why, he still rose and walked out!

At that moment, the House Steward of the City Master’s Mansion returned, bringing someone with him.

"Master, Crispin Cooke has arrived," the steward reported as he entered.

"Crispin? Which Crispin?" The City Lord and the others were stunned. Wasn’t Crispin the nickname of Old Master Cooke who had just died?

"Just Cooke..." The steward hesitated, and at that moment, Old Master Cooke burst in from outside.

This Crispin Cooke was Yusuf Zuck’s father-in-law.

"What?" Seeing this man, the City Lord narrowed his eyes in surprise, and the others were equally astonished.

Wasn’t this Crispin supposed to be dead? How come he was alive again?

"City Lord, sir, a great disaster has occurred, a great disaster!" Old Master Cooke fell to his knees as he entered, and cried out loudly, "My six wives and thirty-one relatives were all killed by my new son-in-law. Please, City Lord, I implore you to be the arbiter!" Old Master Cooke knew that such a disaster would surely bring the City Lord’s Mansion’s wrath upon the Cooke family, so he outright pushed the utterly irrelevant son-in-law forward; it was not his daughter’s doing, but the new son-in-law’s. If someone must be accused, it should be the new son-in-law!

"You wish to shirk responsibility?" The City Lord’s eyebrows shot up in anger. The City Lord was, after all, the most formidable figure in Dante Stewart, with heavenly power and means.

"No, no, no, it truly was what my new son-in-law did. My servants and attendants can testify to it. Last night, my daughter fell gravely ill, her consciousness unclear, thus leaving the household affairs to the new son-in-law. Out of nowhere, he went mad, attacking all of our family members, extracting their Nascent Souls!"

"Your daughter fell gravely ill? Unconscious? Haha, then you should be dead, shouldn’t you? How are you alive again? Guards, arrest him!" Of course, the City Lord didn’t believe him, and besides, even if the new son-in-law was responsible, he would still hold Old Master Cooke accountable.