After knowing that Roland was just a mercenary, none of the gorgeously dressed noble ladies came over. Their gazes that were sneaking glances at Roland were now filled with disdain and disdain. Most of them were ignoring Roland.
This was the reality. Many could not help but sigh. As long as one was in this so-called "upper-class" circle, one would always feel the principle of profit above all else. This made him feel even more disgusted with this banquet.
However, seeing Big Beard Carl trying his best to socialize, Many resisted the urge to leave early. Because he had not been back to Sibor for many years, the merchant Carl had to establish a relationship with many dignitaries at this banquet. Even if he could not establish a relationship, it was necessary to get familiar with them.
It was not easy for anyone!
Many sighed in his heart and subconsciously rubbed the thick calluses on his hands from holding the dagger.
In fact, he was about the same as them. Why did he have to be like the pot calling the kettle black?
As time passed, the banquet gradually came to an end. In fact, there was nothing special about this kind of banquet. It was nothing more than a group of people trying to get closer to each other or meeting their lovers. The 300th Knight's Day was supposed to be a major festival celebrated by the whole country. However, here, the atmosphere of the banquet was filled with the decadent smell of money and power that was unique to politics.
On the contrary, outside of Count's mansion, people were laughing, singing, and dancing. They were immersed in the sea of joy. That was the lively scene that a festival should be.
Of course, the woman who was killed by Bordeaux in a rage could not enjoy this kind of joy.
Small people could never enter the eyes of big people. Just like how Victoria no longer paid attention to Many, and Many no longer paid attention to Count.
Who was a small person and who was a big person?
In the eyes of Many, this was not important.
Holding the two goddess-like beauties on his left and right, Many seemed to be enjoying himself but was actually nervous. His movements were very stiff. He was afraid that Sylvia, who was full of vinegar, would go crazy.
Zaliya happily held Duoduo's hands. Her heart was filled with joy and she became bolder. She took small steps and looked around, asking questions like a curious kitten. After that, she smiled and listened to Duoduo's answers.
Victoria Count was a little tired as she picked up her glass and took a sip of wine. She had been dealing with government affairs for the past few days, so she was not in good spirits. Dealing with these nobles and rich merchants for the whole night had also consumed a lot of her energy.
Waving his hand, the female Count asked the servant beside him to take the glass away and prepared to leave.
Rubbing her eyebrows, Victoria covered her mouth and yawned lazily. However, she realized that the guy who claimed to be a mercenary not far away from her was slowly walking past her while being surrounded by two beauties on his left and right. However, he didn't look sideways at all; he didn't even look at her.
This made Victoria a little angry. In Sibor, no one could be so arrogant to walk past Count without saluting Count or even greeting him!
This could be considered as a crime!
However, Many didn't seem to care about her at all.
Sylvia also didn't want to pay attention to this domineering woman because her aura was too overbearing. It was easy for a woman to feel conflicted. On the other hand, Salia looked at Victoria with interest. She realized that this big sister was looking at her brothers with a strange expression.
At this time, Victoria was holding an empty glass. She gently raised her hand and signaled the servant to take it away. However, her eyes were filled with dissatisfaction as she looked at Many who almost brushed past her but ignored her.
The two guards were furious, but they didn't dare to forcibly stop Many. Without Count's order, they wouldn't act on their own. However, their eyes were staring fiercely at Many as if they were warning him.
Many years later, Victoria would never forget this moment that changed her fate.
Victoria didn't know the name of the servant who had always been following her. She only knew that her capable butler would never make any mistakes in the arrangements. However, today, she almost paid the price with her life.
The servant, Martin, who was silent at first, saw that the guards' attention was attracted by Many. There was a flash of hesitation in his eyes. Then, he clenched his fists tightly. After a few steady steps, he suddenly exploded when he was three steps away from Victoria!
Like a ferocious beast that had been dormant for a long time, he suddenly raised his left hand that had been hanging down. A short blade that flashed with a cold light suddenly popped out from the leather wrist guard on his forearm!
Then, he kicked his right leg, and his body flew straight towards Victoria!
Many didn't have a good expression towards Victoria, but the moment he walked past her, he suddenly felt the atmosphere stagnate. A murderous aura pierced his hair!
He reflexively turned his head, and just happened to see the scene of a short blade suddenly coming out from Martin's left wrist!
Victoria didn't even react at this time. She stared blankly at the servant in front of her who suddenly took a step forward and suddenly jumped into the air to pounce on her. She was still wondering why he did this. She didn't even notice the short blade that could take her life at any time.
The sharp blade of the hidden blade silently cut through the air. With Martin's deep-rooted hatred, it accurately stabbed towards Victoria's chest!
At this moment, Martin's eyes turned red. All the accumulated hatred in his life seemed to explode at this moment!
With his unrepentant determination, he stabbed towards Count in front of him!
The two guards didn't expect that this obedient servant would suddenly become an assassin. Moreover, the target of the assassination was the person they were guarding, Victoria, Count!
When they turned their eyes away from the bodies and saw Martin's movements, the dagger, gleaming with cold light, was already piercing towards the unarmed and defenseless Count with irreversible momentum.
It's over!
They looked at Martin in despair, but they didn't have the time to move.
At this critical moment, many figures suddenly disappeared from where they were standing and appeared in front of Victoria. They stretched out their hands to block the short blade that was less than half a meter away from Count's chest!
This was the second time they encountered an assassination. Although they didn't manage to save the castellan last time, and even got a bad reputation as an assassin for no reason, this didn't mean that they would just stand by and watch.
Their hot-bloodedness wouldn't be extinguished because of a setback. Many would always be an iron-blooded and righteous soldier who adhered to their own principles!
No matter what reason the assassin had, Many wouldn't allow it to happen again!
Many who had broken through to the seventh rank weren't afraid of the blade. Because in their eyes, Martin's seemingly unstoppable attack was as slow as a slow motion. This was the difference in strength!
The two guards were around the fifth rank. Facing Martin who was also at the fifth rank, they couldn't react quickly in this situation. However, facing someone who was two ranks higher and had much more combat experience than them, Martin's attack was still lacking.
He stretched out his right hand and accurately caught Martin's left wrist. At the same time, he turned his body slightly and bent his left elbow. Although the movement seemed light, it was actually heavy and forceful. "Dong!" It slammed into Martin's chest!
The power of this blow was astonishing. Even the bewildered Victorians at the back could imagine that a human's bones wouldn't be able to withstand this blow after hearing this muffled sound!
However, Many's attack was just the beginning.
Under Martin's incredulous gaze, Mando gently loosened the grip on his left hand that was equipped with the hidden blade. His shoulder slightly twisted, and his right hand suddenly clenched into a fist. With another "dong" sound, it struck Martin's abdomen!
This punch sent Martin flying through the air!
His heavy body flew diagonally for less than three meters before he fell to the ground with a "plop". He curled up like a shrimp in pain, unable to get up again!
Before the surrounding guests could react, Many's eyes flashed and he shouted, "Be careful of the assassin!"
After saying that, he slightly lowered his center of gravity and a dagger suddenly appeared in his right hand. His hands seemed to be spread out casually, but he completely shielded Victoria and Count behind him.
"Ah!"
A scream suddenly resounded in the hall.