Ruthless Killers


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    Tristan immediately shielded me, facing off against the intruders.


    This sudden turn of events made me nervous. I stared in astonishment at the menacing group before me, led by the same man I''d seen confronting Cane earlier in the day.


    His fairplexion contrasted sharply with the intense malice in his eyes. Peering past Tristan, he locked eyes with me while grinning wickedly. Tristan stood firmly in front of me, ready forbat.


    The old man unexpectedly rose in fury when he saw Mird. He positioned himself in front of Tristan, ring angrily at the intruders and shouting at them, clearly agitated.


    The leader, faced with this sudden defiance, red back. His smile was sinister, sending shivers down my spine.


    He cursed under his breath.


    I whispered to Tristan, "They''re Navi''s men."


    Tristan remained calm, standing steady in front of me. "Don''t worry, Mrs. Chloe. Navi seems to have many tricks up his sleeve. This guy''s just a vicious mutt."


    His words made me realize Tristan was right. Navi was cunning and was clearly prepared for any trickery from As.


    The man in front of us was just Navi''s attack dog. They realized they''d been deceived when they found that the cars were empty.


    The leader nced at us both, raising his eyebrows provocatively.


    I couldn''t help but feel nervous, not about being caught by Navi, but for As''s safety. If Navi was prepared, would it be dangerous for As to return to the base?


    Before I could gather my thoughts, an unexpected turn of events unfolded.


    As the old man pointed and yelled at the intruders, one of them suddenly drew his dagger and swiftly struck him. The old man''s furious shouts were silenced as he clutched his neck staggering and copsing to the ground.


    His eyes never left my face.


    Something warm sshed onto my face. I wiped it instinctively, and saw my hand stained with blood. I gaped in horror at the old man on the ground, blood pooling around him.


    He twitched for a moment, and soony motionless.


    I gasped and stepped back, feeling a mix of shock, sorrow, and anger.


    "You monsters! He''s just an old man! You''re utterly ruthless," I spat at the intruders. The leader was still clutching the bloodied dagger.


    Tristan was worried I''d be scared. He remained vignt as heforted me. "Don''t be afraid, Mrs. Chloe."


    "You had no right to kill him!" I snapped, pointing at the lifeless old man on the ground.


    When his subordinate heard my rage, he chuckled mockingly. "Are you surprised, youngdy? You''re really soft-hearted."


    "Because you''re nothing but a beast!" I cursed at him.N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    He spoke mynguage fluently, and he even had a Foswood ent.


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    "You see, this is the fate of those who defy us. It wasn''t just him. Everyone in this vige died at my hands." He spoke triumphantly, relishing his deeds as though they were something grand, reveling in his actions.


    "He escaped by chancest time. I let it slide. I didn''t bother because I wanted him to live. But he didn''t appreciate it and kept making the same mistake.


    "Let me tell you, youngdy. His death is normal. It''s more unusual to stay alive around here." Heughed boisterously.


    "What did you say?" My voice trembled with fear.