Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Austin!

Alaric exclaimed in his heart as he looked at the middle-aged man who had one of his eyes removed.

This person was one of the strongest warriors of House Paxley in his past life. He had become a Transcendent and was even promoted by Baron Nathan as the Deputy Commander of House Paxley’s armed guards.

His authority was only beneath that of Jared Paxley and the baron!

How could it be him?

Alaric was baffled, but then a thought suddenly occurred to him.

I understand now. It seems like there is one person that I had overlooked. Vivian… Baron Nathan’s wife and the stepmother of Hershey.

She had the biggest motive to assassinate Hershey.

Thinking about this, Alaric looked at the people who had followed him inside the cell and muttered. “Everyone, please step out for a moment. I would like to have a word with these people.”

Hearing this, everyone hesitated and they couldn’t help but turn their heads to Lucas to seek his opinion.

Lucas furrowed his eyebrows. He noticed the abrupt change in Alaric’s expression the moment he saw one of the assailants. The others might have failed to see it, but this didn’t escape his eyes.

He nodded to Alaric and gestured for everyone to leave. “Let us step out for a moment, everyone.”

He wasn’t worried about his son’s safety. Alaric was already an Elite Knight, a powerful one at that. Even if the assassins managed to break free from their restraints and attack him simultaneously, Alaric could still defend himself.

When they heard Lucas’ words, everyone retreated and stepped out of the cell.

“Will Lord Alaric be alright on his own, my lord?” Baron Smith asked him the moment they stepped out of the cell.

Lucas glanced at him and replied indifferently. “You have seen what he is capable of. I do not think those severely wounded men could beat him in a fight. Even if they joined hands, Alaric could end their lives in just a few moves.”

Everyone could sense his confidence in his son’s abilities, but they also agreed with this.

They had witnessed Alaric’s spectacular dual-sword technique.

It was a technique that many of them tried to replicate, but no one had succeeded. His skills with the sword were unmatched and he also possessed impressive combat skills that made him stand shoulder to shoulder with seasoned Elite Knights.

To them, Alaric was not just a talented young warrior, but a great fighter who had proven himself time and again.

After they left the cell, Alaric approached the middle-aged man whom he had recognized at a glance.

“Austin…”

Alaric uttered with a cold voice.

The middle-aged man made a slight movement at the sudden mention of his name and Alaric noticed this.

“There is no need to pretend. I know who you are, Austin. I also know that you were sent by that filthy bitch, Vivian.” Truthfully, Alaric was still not certain about this, but he intentionally mentioned her name to probe for information.

How?! How does he know my name?!

Austin was stunned. He acted like he didn’t know what Alaric was talking about, but he was already panicking inside.

Is there a traitor among us?!

Austin used his peripheral vision to look at his companions, but he didn’t sense any unusual reaction from them.

This only made him even more confused.

Vivian had secretly trained them and only a handful of people knew his identity. Even Vivian’s sons didn’t know his name. So how did Alaric discover his name?

“Austin, let us stop playing with this game. How about doing me a favor? If you confess the truth to the public, I will let you go.” Alaric’s voice drifted into his ears.

This time, Austin looked up to him and replied. “I don’t know what you are talkin’ about.” His voice sounded weird since his face had been disfigured after being beaten up by the interrogators.

To his shock, he found out that Alaric wasn’t looking at him, but at the person chained next to him.

“Got you!” Alaric grinned as he abruptly turned his head to Austin.

Austin’s face became even more unsightly to behold. He had actually fallen into Alaric’s trap with just a few words!

Knowing that he had been discovered, he knew that pretending was already useless.

“If you want me to confess, then you might as well kill me.” He sneered.

“Is that so? How about this?”

Alaric rubbed his chin and said.

“If you expose the person who had instructed you, I will let your comrades go.”

Austin became silent. The people who were caught along with him were his subordinates. They were friends and even brothers to him so Alaric’s words made him hesitate.

As if sensing his hesitation, Alaric added. “Austin, those people don’t value your lives. All they want is for you guys to complete your missions. To them, you are just disposable tools. If you expose them, you guys can start a new life somewhere far from here. I will even give you some money to start over.”

“Don’t listen to his nonsense, Sir Austin!” One of the assassins shouted.

Alaric merely smiled as if he was unbothered. He bent over and tapped Austin’s shoulder. “Think about it. I will give you half a day to consider it. I hope that you will give me a satisfactory response the next time I come here.”

Alaric didn’t linger after saying those words. He had already planted a seed in Austin’s mind.

Alaric waved his hand, turned around, and stepped out of the prison cell with steady footsteps.

He had already fulfilled his goal. All that was left was for Austin to fall into his trap.

“Please allow me to deal with these assassins, my lord. I will give you a satisfactory answer soon.” Alaric looked at his father with a calm gaze.

Lucas stared deeply at him and nodded. “Alright.”

He had a feeling that Alaric would give him another surprise.

“Thank you for your trust. I will not disappoint you, my lord.” Alaric cupped his fists and bowed to him.