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Chapter 956 - 325. The People’s Resolve - Additional Chapter for "starsfalling" Brother [1/15]

Chapter 956: 325. The People’s Resolve - Additional Chapter for "starsfalling" Brother [1/15]

"Old Edward dispatched a faction entirely composed of Blood Vulture Rebels to ambush the Cape family’s caravan at the Transylvania border? How does this ancient always manage to pull off such unexpectedly vile deeds?"

"Can the authenticity of this news be confirmed?"

Murphy had quickly obtained news of the border incident from Phemys’s reports and was personally unsurprised by it, for the enmity between the Blood Vultures and Wolf Poison made any action between them less than shocking.

He merely wondered why Old Edward would make this move now?

The ancient Clan Leader had just maintained a façade of peace with the Blood Vulture Clan under the mediation of Lord Pa Ying - was he deliberately provoking Lord Pa Ying?

"This is information I ’dug’ out of the brain of the vanguard captain of the Wolf Vulture sect using a ’secret technique’ I learned from the interrogators of the Blood alliance knights. It’s intelligence that cannot be faked unless they preemptively planted false information in that guy’s brain."

Phemys answered with certainty:

"But whether it’s a direct order from Old Edward remains uncertain. I personally suspect that, like the previous actions of the Gray Claw Faction, this is a ’rogue operation’. And the orchestrator is none other than Mrs. Cecilia, who has just led the rebels into the embrace of the Wolf Poison Clan.

Yes, my mad mother."

"All right then."

Murphy toyed with the Core Bead.

Though Phemys did not state it outright, he understood that she was seeking a certain "authority" from him by reporting this matter.

On the matter itself, Murphy definitely could not sit idly by. Apart from the partnership agreement with Crimson Castle through Major Fraser, the production lines carried by this transport were crucial resources Murphy could not afford to lose.

The site selection for the Transia National First Arms Factory had been completed, and now it was just waiting for the production lines to be set up to start manufacturing weapons for Murphy’s army.

This was the most important affair related to the defense against the Black Disaster; thus, the caravan must be saved!

However, Phemys’s current message implied she wanted to take the lead on this matter, which made Murphy hesitant.

He did not doubt the lady’s resolve.

He was just worried that the lady might be "enticed" by her mother, who could now be considered firmly in Dusk’s embrace. If Lord Pa Ying was so cautious in dealing with Dusk-related issues, then Murphy felt he had all the more reason to be even more cautious.

"I suppose even if I asked you to come back now, you’d certainly not agree, right?"

Murphy asked.

There was no immediate reply from the lady inside the Treasure Bead, and her silence announced her determination. Thus, Murphy no longer tried to persuade her. He traced circles on the table with his finger and spoke in a gentle tone:

"I will send Kudell and his escorts to aid you, and as this happened on the border of Westerly Territory, the Valande Knights and their Winged Cavalry also have sufficient reason to participate. I can leave this matter to you, Phemys.

But I have one requirement."

"Speak."

The lady sounded relieved as she responded, then heard Murphy tell her:

"You cannot go alone in pursuit of that ’Mrs. Cecilia’. This is not a request, but an order! In fact, I highly suspect that one of the aims of this incident is to facilitate a reunion between you and your mother.

Regarding your father, I have not kept anything from you.

I have good reason to believe your mother has gone mad, no, her actions have transcended mere ’insanity,’ and her motive for all this is to snatch you back from Salockdale’s grasp.

You need to understand the potential risks this affair might entail.

No one knows what kind of ’gift’ your mother has received from Dusk, and I cannot allow my friend and an important member of my family to step into such a trap alone.

Kudell must accompany you!

If you violate this stipulation, then in future affairs involving your mother, I will not grant you any privileges, nor will I even allow you to be involved."

"I agree and fully understand."

The lady did not persist in challenging the restrictions Murphy placed on her.

She briskly agreed to Murphy’s requirements and then informed him of the location and details concerning the Wolf Poison Clan’s planned ambush.

The Vampire Lord recorded this information and then terminated the communication. After a brief period of contemplation, he attempted to contact Major Fraser, but could not get through. It was probably due to the communication distance exceeding the reach of the Calculating Pearl, which forced Murphy to switch his communication target to another person he disliked.

After a few seconds of waiting, the vibration of the Core Bead signified that the communication link was established, and the highly disgruntled voice of the Half-Dwarf Marshal came through, tinged with rebuke:

"I’m very busy! Fop Murphy, if you initiated contact just for some ridiculous matter, I will immediately delete your communication privilege from my listings.

Therefore, you have an opportunity to apologize."

"I don’t feel an apology is necessary, hence there is indeed a matter about to unfold that will leave you shame-faced."

Murphy had no desire to argue with the stubborn and petty Dwarf Marshal, so he directly informed him of the Wolf Poison Clan’s ambush on the Capet Family caravan.

He said:

"Although this ambush will take place within Transylvania and I have already prepared for it, shouldn’t Marshal Your Excellency reflect upon your previous promises? You said you would handle any activity concerning the Wolf Poison Clan in your defensive zone, yet what I have witnessed does not align with that.