Chapter 7, Interrogation

Ah! What are you doing?! The thief's face was filled with terror

Her eyes were firmly locked onto him, clearly indicating that she knew his hiding place

It is all my fault for being so useless. I failed to protect the young master, allowing him to suffer such a great shock, resulting in him becoming like this now. The half-elf bit her lip, and her hand gripping the sword revealed clean blue veins due to its excessive paleness

What kind of person!

However, from Marvin's perspective today, those various memories reveal many clues

Perhaps he also wants to seize the inheritance of the White River Valley. As long as I am dead, the younger Vinnie will definitely not be his match. He has bribed the Akron gang and the city hall of Riverbank, and the White River Valley will be his!

Marvin walked over, and with a few swift motions, used the curved knife in his hand to cut the hemp rope

Marvin's grandfather had two children, the elder of whom is Marvin's father, Gene, and the younger is named Miller. After Marvin's grandfather passed away, Gene inherited the White River Valley and managed the estate in an orderly manner. As Miller had no inheritance rights, after receiving a substantial legacy, he left the White River Valley with the additional wealth secretly bestowed by Gene.

He held Anna's cold hand and said softly: "You are one of the most important people in my life. If someone wants to scheme against you, I will make them pay the price"

Anna felt a chill run down her spine: "Young Master Marvin, what has happened to you? This is not like you at all"

The thief was so astonished that he could not speak

The Akron gang's influence is not significant; apart from Diaphis himself being a second-tier warrior, the strongest among them is merely a level four thief. Their stronghold is the "Gemstone Bar," which is a well-known underground casino in the slums, also engaging in the flesh trade, making it a place bustling with people and eyes everywhere

In a previous life, Ma Wen had encountered some fanatical religious extremists, and extracting information from them was the most exasperating task.

... ...

Where in the underworld have we seen such methods of murder! This is purely a quality that can only be exhibited by a super assassin who has killed countless strong individuals in the darkness.

A sneaky shadow is approaching the companion on the roof

"Bind him up, I know of an abandoned warehouse nearby," Marvin said softly

Cover the mouth! Slash the throat! Blood spurting wildly!

This fellow truly does not know who wants to kill me, only mentioning that it is a wealthy merchant from the city who has offered a substantial sum.

The thief looked bitterly at the corpse of his companion on the roof, his mouth feeling somewhat dry

Diafis is a very cautious person, and he has almost turned the Huishi Bar into a small fortress, especially the backyard and the basement. It is not so easy to sneak in.

She shyly shook off Marvin's hand and said softly, "Young Master, what shall we do next"

In the simple memories of youth, although Uncle Miller was somewhat stingy, he was still quite good to his two brothers

Uncle Miller indeed has significant suspicion surrounding him. However, it is too early to draw conclusions, as they do not yet have evidence

However, at that moment, his eyes suddenly narrowed

Anna frowned slightly, just as she was about to say something, unexpectedly at that moment, Ma Wen struck with lightning speed, and a cold light flashed by

The timing of his return coincides so closely with the time of his father's death that it is indeed possible that he was the one responsible. It is said that, in earlier years, this Uncle Miller harbored resentment towards my father due to his inability to inherit the estate. Perhaps this is the catalyst for the incident. He is now wealthy, and thus has returned to take revenge on us

Is Uncle Miller taking action against us? We need to investigate further

This is simply a tale from the Arabian Nights

Ding Ke feigned pity and said: "I truly do not know..."

I do not allow anyone to encroach upon my territory, nor do I permit anyone to attempt to harm you

Under Marvin's simple interrogation, Dink quickly broke down. These gang members were not tough characters trained in resisting interrogation; they joined the gang merely to make a living, and their willpower was quite weak

However, at that moment, a shadow suddenly flashed in his peripheral vision

I swear, I have told you everything I know

After all, Marvin is a ranger, not a thief skilled in disarming traps and stealth, and thus cannot approach Diphias silently

That woman is probably sleeping like a dead pig, so what is there to monitor? I heard the employer is very fond of this half-elf and specifically requested her capture. It seems the boss will have to take action personally tomorrow

Marvin looked at Anna and said sincerely, "Everyone has many sides. In the current situation, I must become another version of myself"

The Uncle Miller in Marvin's impression has been gone for many years. It was not until last year that he suddenly returned to the South. It is said that he is now very successful in business and has become a wealthy businessman. Miller has purchased property in Riverbank City. The two brothers have met several times, and Gene is very happy about his brother's return, treating him with great care.

The thief squinted his eyes, his perception remarkably high, allowing him to discern that there was a person stealthily approaching

However, it was precisely due to a mysterious illness that, six months ago, Father Jean passed away. At the age of only 14, Marvin inherited the estate and title, and began to diligently govern the territory.

Only their leader has met with that employer, while the rest of the subordinates are merely following orders. To uncover who the mastermind is, one must find that guy named Diaphis

The thief obediently dropped his dagger and spread his hands. He had given up resisting. Not to mention the seemingly frail young noble who possessed such terrifying assassination skills, the half-elf before him was also a warrior with at least four levels of proficiency in his class, leaving him with no chance in a direct confrontation

In order to save his life, Ding Ke said anything.

Marvin quickly said: "Perhaps those two members of the Akron gang can enlighten us"

He appears to be somewhat excessively cold and ruthless. It seems he has shifted from his previous kindness to another extreme

Anna looked at Marvin with some concern. She certainly understood that certain measures must be employed during the interrogation, but she was very worried about Marvin's condition

Marvin said coldly

In this era ruled by wizards, typically only wizards and their descendants are able to become nobles

You are a demon!" Ding Ke exclaimed in terror, "Stop it quickly.

... ...

This is quite challenging for a 14-year-old boy, but in terms of the outcome, he has done fairly well

He looked towards the nearby rooftop, where another sentry was diligently observing.

You have not yet told me why your Akron gang wants to kill me

... ...

At the funeral of Father Gene, Miller also came, feigning tears. He also said some very strange things

In the six months following Miller's return to Riverbank City, his father Gene's health suddenly began to decline. It is important to note that Gene, at the age of forty, was in the prime of his life, strong as an ox. Although he did not possess any magical abilities, he was indeed a solid Second-tier warrior, having once single-handedly eliminated a mutated stone-toothed wild boar that had intruded into their territory. Logically, there should not have been any significant deterioration in his physical condition at this time.

Even illness is unlikely to pose any trouble to such a strong warrior

Anna's face flushed slightly as she looked at the terrifying Marvin, and unexpectedly, she felt a sense of security in her heart

Oh no! Someone has seen through my stealth!

Ding Ke was taken aback, not expecting that Ma Wen would so readily release him.

It was only when he saw the face of the assassin that he was so astonished that his jaw nearly dropped

This guy, could he really be a true assassin

Marvin mentioned an unexpected location

In just a few minutes, Ma Wen thought of many things

Anna's sword pressed against his back, and she said coldly: "You have two options. Collaborate with us, or die"

Go to the cemetery

Marvin let out a cold laugh, seized Dink's right hand, and gently made a cut on his wrist with a small knife. Blood immediately began to flow out.

The thief toyed with the dagger in his hand, contemplating this.

"It doesn't hurt at all, does it?" Ma Wen said with a cold smile, "But I have cut your vein, and your blood will slowly drain away."

Marvin was deep in thought

In the northern part of the city, within an abandoned warehouse

The thief named Dink was firmly tied to a chair with a hemp rope, grimacing as he said, "I was only responsible for keeping watch, not for taking action"

What do you mean

... ...

A nimble shadow descended in two steps from the rooftop, blocking his path

The Akron gang is merely a second-rate force in Riverbank City. Their leader aspires to rise, which requires a substantial amount of money. It is said that the wealthy businessman has promised to invest in shares once the matter is accomplished

Before he could even open his mouth to remind, he suddenly felt a slight chill behind him

The thief reacted swiftly, making a nimble turn to prepare to bypass the alley, avoiding a direct confrontation with the swordsman

"Young Master, what should we do now?" Anna asked

You said you would set me free! Ding Ke exclaimed loudly

In front of the Fierce Horse Inn, in a dimly lit alley, the thief boredly scanned the unchanging scenery ahead

"Tell me what I want to know, and I will set you free," Marvin said淡淡地. "Otherwise, we will leave this place, and you will bleed to death."

At his feet lay a delicate hourglass, the sand in the upper chamber nearly depleted, which signified that it was time for the signal.

Marvin's father is not a wizard; his grandfather is. Marvin's grandfather was a high-ranking wizard in the Southern Wizard Alliance. At that time, Riverbank City had not yet been established. He led his followers to expand territories, opening up many new lands for the Wizard Alliance in the wilderness. According to the agreement between the Wizard Alliance and the pioneering wizards, a portion of the land—namely, the present-day White River Valley—became the territory of Marvin's grandfather

"Follow me, tread lightly," Ma Wen said softly, "Two people, leave one alive"

Such a decisive and efficient method of killing

I will never allow it

Although this young man is somewhat kind-hearted and timid, he possesses considerable talent in domestic affairs

I will grant you freedom, but I never said I wouldn't kill you. " Ma Wen淡淡地 pushed aside the corpse of the thief, whose eyes were wide open in death, and wiped the curved knife clean

For some reason, the awakening of Ma Wen from a serious illness unexpectedly instilled in her a subtle sense of dependence

Because the new territories are newly developed and are approaching the wilderness, these new territories are more free than the major city-states in the south. Apart from regularly paying taxes to the Wizard Alliance, they do not need to be subjected to much direction from the Wizard Alliance. Only in times of emergency mobilization must they respond to the call of the Wizard Alliance

It is you! How come you haven't died? You ... ...

Ding Ke stared wide-eyed and struggled for a while before passing away

From the moment he discovered that the other party was stealthily preparing to kill his companion, to the appearance of the elven female swordsman, it was merely a span of two to three seconds, and he had already completed the assassination

Thieves from other gangs

He suddenly turned around and saw the half-elf female swordsman charging towards him, brandishing her longsword without any concealment

Having said that, he gently made a cut on Dink's wrist.