Chapter 69

"Watson."

Suddenly, a voice called out to him from behind in the quiet corridor outside the infirmary. Watson turned his head and saw Lacy and Maggie, who had already left, standing there.

"You didn't leave?"

He was a bit surprised, but then he remembered her relationship with Avis, and everything became clear.

"When I was about to leave, I suddenly remembered something important I had forgotten. I accidentally overheard your conversation with Avis."

"Then what?"

"I have a favor to ask of you."

Watson chuckled lightly and said, "If it's about Avis, I don't think there's any need to continue this conversation."

Lacy shook her head and said, "The favor I want to ask is not about that."

"Hmm? If it's not about that, let me think. Could it be related to something you forgot?" Watson speculated after a moment's thought.

"You're still the same, always able to grasp the key points of any situation. If Avis had half your composure, perhaps this problem wouldn't have happened."

As she spoke, Lacy pulled Maggie, who was behind her, to the front and said, "But this matter is related to her."

"Her?"

Watson carefully examined Maggie in front of him. He knew her.

In his memory, she was a beautiful, quiet, and shy girl. Many boys in the school were interested in her, even though they were in different departments, he had often heard about her.

He had seen her a few times, and through Lacy and Avis's relationship, he had rarely spoken to her, let alone understood her.

So, she had always been a stranger to him.

She was very beautiful, and her gentle and shy appearance might be endearing, but she wasn't the type of woman he liked, as he didn't like women without character.

If it weren't for Lacy and Avis's protection, he believed that many ambitious noble students might have already treated her as a plaything.

At this moment, what kind of problem could have made her seek him out?

"From your conversation with Avis, I believe you know the whereabouts of the detained noble ministers, right?"

Lacy sighed lightly and gently stroked Maggie's downcast head, saying, "Her cousin was invited to this school festival, but unfortunately, he was kidnapped by your people."

Watson frowned slightly and looked at Maggie, who was looking down, and said, "I'm very sorry this happened."

"No, no, no, you don't need to apologize, Watson. You couldn't have prevented this from happening."

Maggie looked up, her round, watery eyes waving her small hands.

"Based on my guess, the detained noble ministers were likely taken away by Anjelo and the others."

Turning to Lacy, Watson said seriously, "Taken away? In which direction?"

"Do you know the old back gate of the school that was abandoned a few years ago?"

"Yes, what are you saying?"

"Yes, if they want to leave the school safely, that might be the only option."

Since they knew their whereabouts, Lacy didn't want to waste any more time. She took Maggie's small hand and said to Watson, "Thank you for your help."

Watson waved his hand and said, "No need, but I need to warn you. It's best not to leave here at this time. The school is not safe, and chasing after them now won't achieve anything."

"Sometimes, not seeing the result is not a reason to give up."

Watching the two of them slowly disappear into the dark corridor, Watson sighed helplessly.

The result? I've already seen it, but I can't tell you.

...

Sapphire was once again slashed by the black-robed attacker and fell to the ground, gasping for breath. He couldn't remember how many times he had failed to break through. If it weren't for that damned scroll they released, he wouldn't be in such a dire situation.

"Quagmire of Struggle"

Just as he burst into speed and seized the opportunity to break through, he suddenly felt a surge of magical energy. Before he could react and dodge, his body sank heavily to the ground.

He knew his pride in speed had been restrained.

Was this their confidence in keeping him? And how many more cards did they have up their sleeves?

Before he could think further, the black-robed attackers pounced on him.

Bowing his body awkwardly, gripping the sword he had reclaimed, Sapphire's eyes were fixed on the two black-robed figures. He didn't know if they were male or female, but they had caused him considerable trouble.

Even with his legs restrained by the scroll's power, they were still no match for him. This was the difference between a peak upper-class swordsman and an ordinary upper-class swordsman.

But they were smart because they knew the gap between them.

So, they were like venomous snakes lurking in the darkness, ready to strike at any moment.

If this continued, his life would be in danger.

"Perhaps I need to get to know you again," Sapphire said with a forced smile.

"No need."

Waldorf raised his knife and slowly approached.

"I think you should know the consequences of forcing a peak upper-class swordsman into a corner," Sapphire tensed his body and said coldly, watching Waldorf.

"Even so, you can't kill me," Waldorf stopped and said.

"I can guarantee that they will die."

Sapphire glanced at his two subordinates, the two black-robed figures who had caused him considerable trouble.

"Death is their best fate."

Waldorf seemed indifferent to the lives of his subordinates and said calmly.

"Haha, I didn't realize I had this value," Sapphire laughed.

"You have this value," Waldorf said as if it were a natural thing.

The higher a warrior trains, the more difficult it becomes. Upper-class is a hurdle, peak is a hurdle, and even beyond the peak is another hurdle. Without a strong will and talent, this will be a challenge for all warriors.

Waldorf knew his two subordinates had no chance of reaching the peak, but Sapphire, this talented swordsman, might take the final step to the peak. A two-for-one trade was a good deal.

"I need you to help me with something," Sapphire stood up straight and smiled mysteriously.

"Your last words?"

"No, I think I'll leave that to your future," Sapphire said.

Waldorf was silent, his paused steps resumed. The intense aura from the strange large knife told him that now, he was going to kill him.

Sapphire's eyes discreetly scanned the surroundings. The heavily damaged sword in his hand had already been pushed to its limits in the previous battle. It might shatter with the next impact.

But he still held it in front of him because he needed it.

The two of them, their auras rising, began to clash.

Waldorf took a step forward, the broken road was trampled again. His body leaped forward with that step, and the large knife in his hand swung with that step.

Sapphire didn't move. His sword was held defensively in front of his chest, making it hard to read his intentions. Even with his legs restrained by the scroll's power, he still had the ability to dodge the blow.

But he didn't dodge.

At this point, Waldorf had no more thoughts. He only wanted to split the other person in two. He didn't believe that the sword could stop his destructive will.

"Bang—"

A loud noise, the scattered stones and dust from the road seemed to be swept away by a hurricane, obscuring the sky.

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