Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

House Silversword sent word to the residents of North Pine Town saying that the assassins who had tried to kill Hershey would confess and expose the person who had sent them.

This news also reached the ears of Vivian who had been in a constant state of anxiety after the assassination attempt on her stepdaughter failed.

Vivian paced around her room with a gloomy expression.

Dammit! How did Austin fail?! What a useless piece of shit! I should have sent Leandro to do the job!

She smashed the expensive jade vases inside her room the more she thought about this.

She had expended a lot of resources on Austin and his elite team, but they had been captured on their first official mission.

“My lady, it’s my fault! I didn’t train them well! Please punish me!” The handsome middle-aged warrior, Leandro, kneeled with a look of remorse.

Vivian’s expression softened when she saw him kneeling before her. She quickly hugged him and rested her head on his chest as she whispered. “It is not your fault, Leandro. Austin is to be blamed for his incompetence.”

Leandro sighed and hugged her tighter. “Things might get dangerous for us soon, my lady. Although Austin and the others are trained to withstand torture, we don’t know the means of House Silversword. They might have found a way to make those guys confess.”

He paused for a moment before he continued.

“Once the truth comes out, we will be condemned by the public and Lord Nathan will definitely kick us out of the household. There is also a high chance that we will be executed!”

Vivian trembled when she heard this. “No! I cannot accept this!”

“We don’t have a choice, my lady. We must leave now before it’s too late. I have already made the arrangements, please follow me.” Leandro stared deeply at her.

Vivian gritted her teeth with an indignant expression. She didn’t want to leave the luxurious life she was used to, but she knew that she had to make this choice to survive.

“Alright.” She replied with reluctance.

Leandro brought her out of the main mansion after helping her put on a robe to disguise her appearance.

Outside the main mansion, a carriage was already waiting for them.

“Where are we headed to?” Vivian asked as she looked at Leandro.

Leandro gently squeezed her hand and replied. “To Riverwake. I maintained contact with Lord Liam. He is there with a new identity. We can seek refuge in his faction.”

Hearing this, Vivian raised an eyebrow. “Why don’t we head to my family instead? I am sure they would be willing to let us hide for a while.”

Leandro shook his head. “We can’t, my lady. If your family is implicated in this scandal, they will face severe consequences. We can’t let that happen.”

“Seeking refuge from Lord Liam is the best choice for us. I heard that he had established a big faction in Riverwake. It shouldn’t be difficult for him to hide us.” He added.

Vivian was convinced by his words so she nodded her head. “Alright. I will trust your decision.”

“Thank you for trusting me, my lady.” Leandro kissed her hand and smiled at her.

“Go!” He instructed the coachman.

***

Baron Nathan was dealing with some documents when his trusted butler came in with an urgent expression. “My lord!”

The baron was startled. “What happened? Why are you in such a hurry?” He asked with a frown.

The butler took a deep breath before he replied. “My lord, the madam left with her bodyguard without leaving a message. I think there is something suspicious going on between them.”

“What?!” Baron Nathan was furious. He slammed his hand into the table.

The butler hesitated before he added. “I saw him kissing the madam’s hand in a very intimate manner.”

The baron almost passed out from rage. His wife actually cheated on him with a handsome warrior!

I had been suspicious of that guy for a long time. It turns out I was right. Dammit! Vivian, you made me look like a fool!

“Summon our warriors and tell them to capture my adulterous wife and that fucking gigolo! Go!” He barked out.

“Yes, my lord!” The butler bowed and left in a hurry.

After he left, Baron Nathan slumped into his chair with a depressed look.

“Why do I have to go through all this suffering? What have I done, Aru?” He muttered.

***

A few days later, a stage was set up in the central square of North Pine Town. The residents had already gathered, patiently waiting for the announcement of House Silversword.

“I wonder who sent those assassins…”

“It must be one of the northern houses who are against House Silversword.”

“Why did they go after Lady Hershey? She is such an innocent and kind young woman. I pity her. She must have been traumatized.”

The crowd chatted between themselves.

Suddenly, they saw the warriors of House Silversword escorting a small group of men dressed in filthy clothes.

“Who are those people?”

“Are they the assassins?”

“I have no idea.”

“They look like beggars to me.”

The residents discussed heatedly when they saw these people.

The warriors of House Silversword brought the men on the stage and had them line up in front of the crowd.

At this moment, another group arrived, and the person leading them was Alaric.

“It’s Lord Alaric!”

“Lord Alaric!”

“Lord Alaric!”

The residents were excited to see him. Alaric sent a construction team to help them rebuild their homes. He even expanded the arable land, giving plenty of job opportunities for the townspeople.

Almost everyone in the town had received his help so they respected him.

Alaric raised his hand and waved at them with a faint smile on his face. He then walked toward the stage with Butch and Galanar closely following behind him.

Looking at the towering giants, the residents felt intimidated. Some kids even cried when they saw the two. They were especially afraid of the giant wearing a scary-looking mask.

Alaric stepped onto the stage and said.

“Everyone, may I have your attention, please?”