Epic Of The Demonic Sage

"Hmmm… then who are these mercenary groups? And what is a woman like you doing by working with them?" Lucius asked.

​ "I cannot tell you anything more, Young Lord." Nurse June looked at the Young Lord pleadingly. "Please have mercy. If I reveal it, they will kill and hunt me off."

At those words, Lucius smiled and suddenly released his grip on her. "That's the last thing you'll need to worry about Nurse June."

The nurse stumbled onto the ground and stared at Lucius with an incomprehensible look on her face. The smile that was on the Young Lord's face was terrifying.

No, every single thing that the young lord did was frightening. Nurse June's skin was covered with goosebumps, and a cold feeling washed over her.

"W-will the Inanis Family offer protection, Young Lord? T-that is what you mean, yes?" Nurse June trembled.

She did not think that a single Count was capable of protecting her from every enemy that was actually out to get them, but at this moment, Nurse June feared for her life in front of the Young Lord.

The truth was that Nurse June falsely believed that the young lord Asher Inanis was someone who could be reasonable.

That maybe, the Young Lord would offer a hand to her and assure her that no harm will come to her as long as she reveals who was after them.

All of those thoughts crashed for Nurse June as she stared at the unnerving smile on Lucius's face.

"After all the inconvenience you've made, you still think you're deserving to be taken under my wing?"

The nurse suddenly smelled the scent of blood. When she glanced behind her, the terrible Masked Legion appeared from out of nowhere.

Before Nurse June shrieked again, one of them moved forward and knocked her out.

The Lost then picked up her body, which was all according to the orders that Lucius secretly sent out earlier.

"It never fails to impress me on how some people are this delusional." Lucius muttered to himself as he eyed the body of Nurse June.

The information she held was incredibly valuable, yes, but it was quite naive of her to think it was enough to give her some protection.

Perhaps there might be a 'merciful' lord who'd think it was awful to treat someone inhumanely. However, it was far more logical to presume to get tortured for the information that she had.

Lucius stood up from his seat and left the tent. Meanwhile, the Lost slipped away at once, bringing Nurse June away.

It didn't take Lucius too long to look for the Count as he was not too far away in the camp. The man was surrounded by most of his immediate subordinates, still coordinating various things in regard to the recent battle.

These people immediately gave their respectful greetings and moved back upon the arrival of their Young Lord.

Count Gabriel also temporarily paused mid-conversation to look at his son. He raised his brows. "Are you not resting right now, my son?"

"Father, may I speak with you?" Lucius asked. "There is some urgent matter that I'd like to discuss with you in private."

The Count immediately furrowed his brows, but quickly dismissed his men and led his son to his own private tent.

If there was a reason why his son was opting not to rest after a great battle, it was surely an important matter.

The Count then sat down and motioned for Asher to do the same. He had faith in his son's judgment and immediately wanted to discuss the reason for their meeting.

"What happened?" Count Gabriel could hardly wait, folding his hands together and looking at Asher.

Lucius appreciated that the Count was a straightforward and direct man.

"I would like to inform you that a spy has come in the midst of their camp, but worry not, she has already been apprehended." Lucius promptly informed.

He said it all quickly to avoid any outbursts on the side of the Count, but it became momentarily visible that rage and surprise formed in the features of Count Gabriel.

"As if it's not enough that these enemies of ours create disruption in the battle, they do not waste their time and immediately send one of their own to infiltrate too." Count Gabriel clenched his fist but relaxed it a second later.

"Indeed." Lucius acknowledged. "The purpose of their arrival was to mark all notable soldiers during the battle and to apprehend them at a later date. They wish to weaken the Inanis Family's strength and territory this way."

It was hard for most to mask one's expressions, but Count Gabriel managed to retain a calm look on his face despite the news.

"What is it then that you would like to do?" Count Gabriel asked. "You are the one who discovered this spy, naturally you must have some intentions to take care of this, right away."

Lucius came here to get express permission from the Count, but found himself pleased once again that the man easily surmised what he had intended all along.

It truly made things a lot easier for Lucius, the Count was exceedingly useful to keep around.

"Yes, father. I've come to ask your approval to interrogate the spy and discover more information." Lucius smiled. "It's vital for us to know who the true enemies are now that we've more or less annihilated the Viscount Drew's forces."

Count Gabriel slowly nodded his head, once again feeling a mixture of pride and a hint of surprise.

It was in moments like these that it felt like he couldn't recognize his own son, but that simply proved how much one can change given some time.

He was proud and grateful to Etara for these changes, but that didn't completely erase a father's worry about his child.

"You have my permission, but be careful and on Guard." Count Gabriel said. "Also be ready for a few meetings in the coming days."

"Thank you, I will now take my leave, father."