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Chapter 215 - 63 This is the Divine Power bestowed upon me on Saturday

Chapter 215: Chapter 63 This is the Divine Power bestowed upon me on Saturday

The clatter of hooves and metal tore through the night’s tranquility.

A group of fully armed cavalrymen galloped from the other end of the street, relentlessly advancing toward the inn ahead!

They were all Half-Beast Warriors without exception, mounted on tall horses with helmets adorned with two black feathers, their silver armor emitting a faint chill under the moonlight.

Yet the people inside the inn seemed unaware that danger was about to descend, with no guards or people in charge of keeping watch outside, the main door merely ajar, and complete darkness upstairs.

It seemed as though all the guests inside had already fallen into a deep sleep.

However, just as the cavalry was about to charge up to the inn’s main door, the windows on the second floor suddenly swung open, revealing a row of hand crossbows aimed at the approaching horsemen.

Moreover, soon strange little red dots appeared on the exposed skin of these horsemen.

However, these cavalrymen were all elite members of the Figrola family, each highly skilled and brave, and being on their own territory, they weren’t frightened by the situation before them, instead, they appeared eager to engage.

It looked like they planned to charge straight into the inn, but at that moment, a voice halted their movements.

The cavalrymen heard the order and immediately tightened the reins, stopping their horses.

In just a few breaths’ time, from motion to stillness, even the crossbowmen on the opposite building couldn’t help but let out impressed exclamations.

"We are only here to ensure Miss Ireya’s safety, we mean no harm," shouted one of the horsemen.

However, there was no response from inside the inn, and the crossbowmen did not lower their weapons.

The horsemen frowned, looking at the half-closed wooden door before them, their gazes flickering, but then glanced at the residential houses and stores gradually lighting up on the street, as well as a nearby tavern, where a few drunken mercenaries were peering toward this side, and ultimately did nothing but surrounded the inn.

Shortly afterwards, five more riders galloped over, led by a man with amber eyes and a pair of short triangular ears, none other than David, the acting head of the Figrola family currently.

As soon as David appeared, the scattered little red dots concentrated solely on him.

But David remained impassive, and upon reaching the inn, he said to the waiting cavalry, "Alright, there’s nothing here for you anymore."

"But sir..." the leading cavalryman hesitated, "there are many people inside."

"Ireya is a vassal of my father, the warriors of the Arias family are also warriors of the Figrola family, what are you trying to suggest?" David said nonchalantly.

The horseman dared not say more, ordered his men to remount, and they quickly left the scene.

Then David turned to his four guards and said, "You also stay here, no matter what happens do not interfere, understand?"

After speaking, he dismounted, casually handed the reins to one man, and continued walking forward.

Seeing that the people surrounding the inn had withdrawn, the row of hand crossbows at the second-floor windows quickly disappeared as well.

David approached the main door of the inn, pushed open the half-open wooden door, and then saw Ireya and Li Yu inside playing blackjack at the central table of the inn.

Miss Rabbit at the moment had nineteen points in her hand, but seeing Li Yu’s confident demeanor, she gritted her teeth and drew another card, which turned out to be a spade Ace, making the girl overjoyed.

"I won!" The Lady slammed her cards down on the table forcefully.

However, when Li Yu also revealed his hand, it just happened to be twenty-one.

Miss Rabbit on the opposite side was stunned, "This... How is this possible? Why is your luck always so good!"

"It’s not that I am lucky, but that I have two decks of cards," Li Yu said. "I can switch to whichever card I want, how could you possibly beat me?"

"What, you actually switched cards behind my back, that’s too despicable!" the girl exclaimed indignantly.

Lord David stood quietly to the side, listening to the two of them advancing and retreating in their conversation, as if he hadn’t caught the implied meanings in the lady’s words.

It wasn’t until the dialogue between the two paused that he spoke again, "Please allow me to explain. I mentioned before that my brother is very good at confusing people. Since we were very young, he has had the ability to distort truth and falsehood.

"I understand him well and feared he might take the opportunity to target you, Miss Irelia, so I had someone secretly follow and protect you. Of course, keeping this from you was my mistake, and for that, I must apologize."

"Oh, is that so? You really are very considerate," Miss Rabbit said, her lips curving slightly.

"However, it seems now that my concern was unnecessary. You are smarter than both Hels and myself," Lord David said before turning to Li Yu.

"Prophet Merlin, I was present the last time you performed a miracle. I did not expect to witness your incredible skills again so soon. I asked the guards at the mansion, and not one of them knew how you entered Miss Irelia’s room."

Li Yu bowed slightly, "There’s nothing surprising about it. It’s just a special connection between us. But Lord David, did you catch the person you wanted to catch tonight?"

Lord David shook his head and did not hide the truth, "Just a few small fish and most are those I’ve been monitoring for a long time. My men did manage to extract some information from them, but by the time they reached the place, Hels was already gone."

"That’s too bad."

"However, tonight was not entirely fruitless. This arrest proves one thing at least, that my brother is still in the city. Finding him is just a matter of time," Lord David paused before continuing.

"May I ask how you found out... someone was following you? My men have never slipped before."

"By recording with a mobile phone, I always keep it on."

"What?"

"Saturday bestowed upon me a power that allows me to see what’s behind me even while walking." Li Yu offered an explanation that David could understand.

"The divine power protecting you is indeed very strong," Lord David remarked solemnly, then asked again, "Do either of you have any questions for me?"

"Could you release Sophie?"

"Who?"

"That little maid from the inn, the child who runs errands for me. She is innocent and has no connection to Hels. Could you please not trouble her?"

"Of course, I will bring her back soon," Lord David said. "And I assure you, Miss Irelia, I won’t have anyone follow you anymore; you have already proven that you don’t need any protection.

"However, I hope that if there is any news of Hels next time, you could inform me first."

"I will, Lord David," Miss Rabbit said with interlocked fingers and a smile.