71 Chapter 71: Turning Black to White (1/2)

Dylan and the others immediately stopped fighting when they saw the arrival of the Thundercloud Guards. They distanced themselves from each other and retracted their weapons.

The Thundercloud Guards were 55 in numbers as soon as they arrived they formed 5 columns with 10 guards comprising each column. They remained at ease and waited for further instructions as five other guards could be conspicuously moving forward and formed an independent column.

These five guards essentially wore a different type of armor compared to the Thundercloud Guards. They had red capes similar to a medieval knight's cape and a war helmet designed fundamentally different to the guards. This was the uniform of a Captain-Rank Guard. Clearly, all five of them were all captains.

”What is the reason for the brawl that is happening on this street at this hour?!” The captain in the middle interrogated. He had a stern gaze and a clear aura which implied his impartiality and uprightness in handling his matters.

”Sir, it was due to these hoodlums!” Ritz pointed at Dylan with a tragic expression. It was as though he experienced being wronged and was a victim of injustice. Ritz crawled all the way to the feet of the captain. He looked especially pitiful while he was trembling.

”Elaborate!” Another captain asked as he looked down.

”Who are you calling hoodlums?! You're the ones​ who started the entire conflict!” Jack protested.

”Silence​! I will ask you for your side later. For now, let Noble Ritz voice out his side.” The second guard halted Jack's movements with a simple gesture. Jack could only hope that the captains Thundercloud Guards are as impartial​ as the rumors claim them to be.

”Sir Venerable Captains, it was like this. We were just trying to welcome them as a new establishment and prepare a feast for them. We came to them in hopes of making acquaintance and develop camaraderie with them. We wanted to have a good and peaceful business area wherein everyone would be able to work together and help each other at each brand's troubles in their businesses. Our only objective was to create a friendly bond with them but... but...” Ritz lifted his body by using his hands as support and appeared to struggle to kneel as he clenched his fist by the end of his statement while trembling.

”Continue.” The guards spike.

”But who would have thought that they would repay our kind intentions with evil deeds as they arrogantly forced as away and repeatedly​ insulted our faces. They thenruthlessly attacked us and as we were caught by surprise despite being 2-3 levels stronger than them, we were unable to defend against them as they used devil arts to hurt us. It may seem farfetched saying that they used devil arts but they were able to injure my comrades and I by using strange skills. I tried to make them compromise by taking that woman as hostage. I knew it was shameful to do so but seeing how my comrades and I were being overpowered by the devil arts of these people that allowed them to fight levels higher than their actual levels! But... it was the only thing I could do due to the current circumstances.”

”But I never thought that this woman would be so shameless as to kick my genitals mercilessly. The full force kick of a 9th level Spirit Veins Realm made me fall unconscious and I might have already died if it wasn't for Little Sister Neah coming to my aid. Adding insult to injury they repeatedly mocked us with baseless accusations regarding our business and acted haughtily while saying derogatory words. After this, I was then forced to call upon my Uncle Bardon to defend me against this vile man. Fortunately, my uncle arrived just on time, otherwise, this young noble wouldn't have been able to state what really happened.”

”Who would have thought that he would have a heaven defying treasures that would enable him to guard and​ attack a Origin Transmutation Realm expert like my Uncle Bardon despite being a 10th level Spirit Veins Realm practitioner. If not for your arrival, oh great and righteous captains, then who knows what would have happened. Venerable Captains, I beseech that you carry over righteous judgement onto this villainous and devilish young man!”

Ritz was weeping as he said those words. His tears was overflowing as he cleched his trembling hands and asked for the Thundercloud Guards to carry out the punishment befitting for what Dylan's group has done to him and his comrades.

”You are a noble yet you don't know shame at all!”

”You big fat liar! Those were all lies!!”

”How despicable! Everything you said was the complete opposite of what truly happened!”

”There was not one shred of truth on every word that you have said!”

”You shameless bastard, you're not only wicked but you are also immeasurably deceptive!”

The employees of Dylan voiced out their anger and dissatisfaction regarding Ritz's shameless act. Their anger towards him turned to wrath. They could not stand someone who was as shameless and as evil as Ritz.

Dylan who​ was usually calm had a slight shock written on his face. He never would have thought that Ritz skills in turning black to white was this believable. If he was not present during the fight, then he would have immediately doubted his employees.

He knew that some of the soldiers were already siding with Ritz as soon as his pleading was done. If it was anybody else, they would have already been panicking and would excrete a bucket of cold sweat but Dylan appeared exceedingly calm while maintaining his faint smile.

Ritz's​ acting was surprisingly believable. His tears and the breaking of his voice was almost on point everytime they were needed. One could say that his act had successfully convinced around half of the soldiers as some of the soldier were already angrily glared at Jack and his group. This also included two captains who appeared to readily execute the employees.

The other half was still unsure as they were still waiting for the side of the opposite. They wanted to try to be as just as possible since it is their duty as the main force of security of the Thunder Clouds City. The other three captains were still neutral regarding this situation.

”Is what they said true?” The captain in the middle seriously looked at Ritz.

”Sir, there is no need for this! We will just have to apprehend this evil man and his employees and bring him back to headquarters to interrogate them. After doing so, we can publicly execute so as to prevent any future trouble from happening by instilling fear to the hearts of these scum criminals!” A tall and heroic looking captain stepped forward persuaded the man in the middle.

”Jamal, stand down. I don't recall you having been promoted to a rank that allows you to command me.” The captain in the middle established his authority by just one glanve. His gaze was filled with dominance and strictness of a leader. From his actions, it could be seen that he was the leader of the group and also the captain with the highest rank.

”Pardon my hot-headedness, sir Ran.” The heroic and tall captain named Jamal could only step back​ in the face of his superior.

”...” Sir Ran merely redirected his gaze to Ritz as he asked the same question, ”Is what they said true?”

”Yes, sir! You can ask my brother Igor and Uncle Bardon regarding this matter.” Ritz spoke with a pitiable expression and glanced at sir Ran.who first berated Dylan's store. He gave him a meaningful glance because he knew that this man would immediately caught up in his act and would be a great help to persuading the guards to believe him.

Ritz knew that his acting was flawless and very few would be able to see through or feel unaffected by the stunt he just did. He just needed an accomplice who will be able to support him in his act even if it was just one person. Because with a person supporting him, it will be viewed as sufficient evidence to support his 'confession'.

He was already confident that his Uncle Bardon would agree to his matter as he has pledged allegiance to him and would fight for Ritz till his very last breath​. So when he glanced at Uncle Bardon, his Uncle Bardon nodded in compliance.

Igor seemingly understood Ritz intentions​ knew what he had to do in order to escape this ordeal. He knew that the wise choice would be to follow his lead and persuade the guards to believe them. Because if he didn't​, then the consequences would be unbearable and he may even be exiled from his clan.