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Chapter 613 Determined To Kill
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Kit clutched the blood-red badge. His mind recled, and he bent forward at once, lowering his head in a deep bow.
“Yes p>
Only after taking the badge did he slowly straighten up.
At that moment, the middle-aged man seated at the center suddenly spoke. “Before that, I still have a question for you. Where is Pierce p>
Kit snapped back to attention and replied immediately, “Lord Augurey went to Astria half a month age. Accompanying him was John, the most loyal servant of the Augurey family p>
“Astria p>
The middle-aged man’s expression darkened instantly. The two elderly men beside him also stiffened.
“What is he doing in Astria? And why didn’t you stop him p>
An icy chill spread across the man’s expression. “Pierce is the Augurey family’s only candidate for succession. In the past two hundred years, he’s the only genius with the potential to inherit all of the family’s supreme techniques!
“When he was born, I sent him into the human world through you so he could adapt and learn how to survive among humans. And now you had the nerve to let him go to Astria?
“You should know this well. Although the Western martial world is slightly stronger than the Eastern one overall, Astria is a land of wonders and mysteries. Too many unknown and powerful beings have emerged) from that country!
“Forget the distant past. Just look at the Dragon Emperor who founded the Martial Alliance a hundred years ago. With the underground world in chaos again, he’s bound to reemerge. If he were to discover. Pierce’s identity as a member of the Blood Clan, he would show no mercy. With Pierce’s current cultivation, he would die without question!
“How could you allow Pierce to act on his own p>
Faced with the man’s hostile tone, Kit appeared calm and confident. He raised a hand slightly, gesturing for restraint.
“Lord Lewis, please don’t be so agitated. Lord Augurey’s trip to Astria was not a rash decision. I gave it careful thought before allowing it.
“In the Astrian martial world, the Martial Alliance is currently in the middle of reorganization. Even the Dragon Emperor himself would have no time to concern himself with anything else. They’re busy consolidating their forces to prepare for the face—off against the Western martial world.
“This time, Lord Augurey went to Astria under the identity of a foreign-language instructor at Stanton Academy. Hidden within a university campus, no matter how many Astrian powerhouses there are, none
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“Moreover, Stanton Academy is located in Highcliffe, one of Astria’s most sensitive regions. Those powerful King Phase masters from Astria do not go there without a reason. Lord Augurey’s risk is virtually
zero.
“On top of that, while staying in Astria, he could quietly lay the groundwork for our future infiltration. It was a move that served two purposes at once p>
The three men listened carefully. After some thought, the tension on their faces eased slightly, though traces of concern still lingered.
Seeing this, Kit reached into his robes and produced a jade token.
“My lords, there’s no need to worry. This is Lord Augurey’s life token. If anything were to happen to him. I would know immediately p>
The three men examined the life token. Since there were no abnormalities, their expressions finally softened. Just as Kit was about to ask about contacting the other three families, the blood-red jade token in his hand suddenly began to tremble. “Hm p>
Kit stared at it in confusion. The jade token continued to quiver violently. At the same time, the three men looked over, their expressions changing.
“What’s going on p>
Under the gaze of all four, a crack appeared down the center of the blood-red jade token. The fissure spread rapidly, and with a sharp snap, it shattered into several pieces.
“How is this possible p>
Kit stared at the broken jade, his eyes wide, disbelief written all over his face.
The jade token represented Pierce’s life. In the half month since Pierce had gone to Astria, it had shown no reaction at all. Everything had been calm. How could it suddenly shatter now?
He swallowed hard, fear creeping into his eyes.
The life token was broken. That meant Pierce’s life had ended. The Augurey family’s sole heir, the greatest hope for the family’s revival, was dead.
“That’s impossible p>
The moment the jade token shattered, Kit’s face drained of color. He staggered back
a step, as though all strength had been ripped from his body.
“Kit p>
A furious roar echoed through the ancient castle. Killing intent instantly flooded the
air. The surrounding
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Kit’s eyes nearly split as terror surged again. His knees buckled, and he dropped to
the floor, bowing until his forehead struck the ground.
“Lord Lewis, please forgive me! I truly don’t know what happened p>
By his calculations, Astria did have many powerful figures, but Pierce was hidden on
a campus. No one should have been able to discover his identity.
Astria’s martial experts were as elusive as phantoms. Who would wander into a university without a
reason?
Yet now, all of his careful planning had turned into nothing but an illusion. Pierce was dead. His life token was shattered. That was an undeniable fact.
Crash!
A streak of blood-colored energy descended from above, enveloping Kit. To his horror, he found that he could no longer move-his limbs, his neck, any part of his body. It was as if he were carrying a million pounds.
In the next instant, an overwhelming force slammed him into the ground, pinning him flat against the stone floor.
“Kit, I entrusted Pierce to you because I trusted your ability and your judgment. You are the Augurey family’s strategist and most loyal servant. I believed that under your guidance, Pierce would grow ever more worthy of being the family’s heir.
“But now, Pierce is dead. Tell me how should we punish you p>
Fear flooded Kit’s heart. He himself was an Infernal Crown Transcendent, yet before these three, he was as helpless as an infant. Even the ability to resist had been completely stripped away.
Pressed against the floor, he spoke in terror. “Lord Lewis, I truly don’t know why this happened. Lord Augurey’s death was just as unexpected to me. Please give me a chance. Let me go to Astria and uncover the truth behind Lord Augurey’s death p>
He knew all too well the capabilities of the three men before him. His voice was filled with humility and desperate pleading.
“Hmph. Pierce died in Astria. Naturally, we will investigate that matter ourselves. What use would you be p>
The middle-aged man, Lewis, glared at Kit. His eyes burned with rage, red light flickering as killing intent surged.
“As for you, you must pay the price for Pierce’s death. The responsibility for this lies squarely with you!
“As the current head of the Augurey family, I hereby strip you of your life p>
As his words fell, the light in Kit’s eyes vanished, replaced by utter despair.
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“No-please, give me one more chance. Don’t-” Kit wailed, desperate for
forgiveness.
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Lewis ignored him completely. With a downward press of his hand, the crushing gravity intensified once
more.
Kit, an Infernal Crown Transcendent, was forced straight into the ground, his body pulverized inch by inch into shattered flesh and bone.
After Kit was killed, the crimson in Lewis’ eyes deepened. He looked down at the blood-red jade fragments scattered on the floor and slowly clenched his fist.
“Set aside the matter of contacting the other three families for now. I ask the two of you to send a word at once. Mobilize every force we can in Astria. We must find out who killed Pierce!
“I swear I will kill that person no matter what p>
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