Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Chapter 263: Liam and the Mysterious Old Man

In North Pine Town, celebratory banners were hung around the town. This was because Alaric would be married to Hershey Paxley soon.

Everyone was in a good mood, but the same couldnʼt be said for Alaric.

He was inside his study, reading a letter he had received from Warrick.

Owen… He was a good man.

Alaric sighed and leaned on his seat with a gloomy look.

This is my fault. I underestimated House Harrison. I should have sent Galanar from the start.

Thinking about this, he activated his mana and burned the letter.

This is a wake-up call for me. I must never underestimate my enemies again no matter how weak they look on the surface!

He vowed to himself that he would never make the same mistake.

***

Five days later in the clinic of House Keller, Warrick was chatting with the patients when a messenger came to him to give his report.

”Sir Warrick, we have made covert investigations on Riverwake and we discovered some anomalies.”

Hearing this, Warrick raised an eyebrow and indicated for the man to continue.

The messenger cleared his throat and said. ”We found out that there was a big change in the cityʼs underground forces. The three biggest underground factions joined hands to form the Blood River Alliance. In a short amount of time, they absorbed the smaller forces to expand their faction. The most interesting thing is that their leader is the person we are looking for…”

Warrick furrowed his eyebrows. He stood up and whispered to the messenger. ”Letʼs talk somewhere more quiet.”

The messenger nodded.

Warrick walked out of the clinic and brought the messenger to a quiet spot. ”You may continue.”

”Yes, sir!”

The messenger looked around to make sure that no one was nearby before he spoke. ”We have confirmed it, sir. The leader of the Blood River Alliance is Liam Paxley! Also, we discovered that he had changed into another identity. He bribed a fallen nobility and…”

Warrick smiled in contempt upon hearing this. ”The bug finally revealed itself, huh?”

”Is Galanar already aware of this?” He asked the messenger.

The man scratched his head and replied with a nod of his head. ”Sir Galanar was the first one to hear this information, sir.”

He hesitated for a moment, but when he noticed Warrickʼs dissatisfied face, he gritted his teeth and said.

”Sir Galanar said that you should stay at the clinic and recuperate. He also said that he will take care of this matter by himself.”

Hearing this, Warrick smiled bitterly while shaking his head. ”Since he doesnʼt want me to get involved, then I will obediently stay here.”

He wasnʼt worried about Galanar. The man was strong enough to overpower four Transcendent Knights on his own. Him being there was unnecessary.

”What about Fredrinn? Is he still in the secret chamber?” He changed the topic. He was in the clinic all this time so he didnʼt know what had happened in the last few days.

”Yes, sir.”

The messenger nodded.

”Sir Fredrinn is always in the secret chamber. I dare not get in so I donʼt know whatʼs going on inside. Please forgive me.” The man revealed a look of fear when he remembered the screams he had heard when he passed by the secret chamber.

”I see. It doesnʼt matter. You may leave now.” Warrick waved his hand.

The man didnʼt linger and left right away.

Warrick clicked his tongue as he watched the messenger walk away in haste.

It seems like Fredrinn is still not done with his revenge…

***

In a small mansion in Riverwake, Liam was inside his room looking at the outside scenery with a faint smile.

Things are going according to my plan. The next step is to expand House Tylerʼs military.

It might take some time, but with the resources I got from the Blood River Alliance, everything should go smoothly.

He chuckled as he thought of this.

”What are you so happy about?” A deep, monotonous voice drifted into his ears.

Liamʼs smile stiffened when he heard this voice. He turned his head and looked at the person seated behind his desk.

It was an old man dressed as a servant.

However, something about him was different.

He had a strong aura that could overpower ordinary people. Even Liam who was used to meeting powerful warriors felt uneasy in front of this person.

Liam approached the man with a flattering smile. He then refilled the manʼs tea before he replied with a nervous laugh. ”I just thought of something good, my lord. Please donʼt mind me and enjoy your tea.”

The man snorted in dissatisfaction. ”Liam Paxley, I chose you because I think you have some potential, but you must remember that I can discard you whenever I want!”

Liam felt a chill in his heart. Without hesitation, he prostrated and replied with a pleading voice. ”Please donʼt abandon me, Lord Dalton! I will do everything you want! Just give me some time to complete my objectives.”

The old man named Dalton shook his head. ”My patience is limited. I will give you three more days. If you are still not ready by then, I will consider it as you breaking your promise.”

The old man stood up and gave him a deep look before he left.

Liam didnʼt dare insist on making him stay.

After the old man left, he paced around the room while rubbing his temples.

Three days? How can I complete everything in three days?! He wants me to abandon my revenge?! Impossible!

Just then, he suddenly heard a violent explosion outside the mansion.

Liam frowned and rushed to the window to take a look at the situation.

What happened?

His face darkened when he saw a large army approaching them. The warriors of the Blood River Alliance couldnʼt resist their attack and easily crumbled.

Those flags… House Silversword!

His heart dropped when he saw the flags carried by the invaders.

Who exposed my whereabouts?! Who is it?! Dammit!