Chapter 998: Mysterious Force (2/2)
”...”
Even though Master Elek had some clue regarding what mastermind behind the massacre, he didn't say it because it was Edmond's wish to let his sister know about it or not.
”I think it must be the Fire sword sect.”
All of a sudden, Ajax spoke his inner thoughts.
”Fire sword sect?”
The man frowned when he heard Ajax's words as though he wanted to retort his words.
”Ajax, you are wrong. This is not the work of the Fire sword sect because they were not powerful enough to clear all eight hidden families in a single night.”
Before the man named Bren could retort Ajax's words, Master Elek shook his head as he explained.
”But it is always possible for the fire sword sect to form an alliance with other sects and great families, right?” Ajax was not convinced by Master Elek's words as he continued, ”Moreover, Captain Edmond hates the fire sword sect to the core. What more reason do you need to hate a sect that much unless they destroy your entire family.”
Ajax noticed how much Captain Edmond hates the fire sword sect. So, Ajax was very sure that Edmond knew there was an involvement of the fire sword sect in the destruction of his family.
”Young man, you might have saved us but don't blame my Fire sword sect unnecessarily.”
Finally, the man named Bren could not take Ajax's accusations of the fire sword sect and warned him not to say such words.
”Huh? Why are you getting angry? Is there something wrong with what I said?”
How could Ajax back down that easily?
Keeping aside the fact that Captain Edmond hates the fire sword sect to the core, Ajax also didn't like it because both Elders and disciples were arrogant and didn't value the lives of others.
”You”
The man became very angry because he was born and raised in the fire sword sect and now, someone is framing it for the destruction of the hidden families. So, how could he keep quiet even after listening to that bullshit?
Just when the man was about to attack Ajax, Master Elek appeared in the middle while facing Ajax and said, ”Ajax, what he said was right. The fire sword sect can't be the mastermind or involved with the destruction of the Hidden families.”
”Huh?”
Ajax was surprised at Master Elek's words; however, this time he didn't say anything because Master Elek lived much longer and knew many things regarding the Zrochcester province.
”I know you must be unconvinced but there's a particular reason for the fire sword sect to not attack or involve themselves with the attacks towards the Hidden families and their descendants unless the Hidden families attack them first.”
Seeing the unconvinced look on Ajax's face, Master Elek continued informing him, ”The reason is the old sect master of the fire sword sect strictly prohibited them from doing so and in any case, if the sect attacked, then the sect would lose its protection cast by their ancestor.
”Oh.”
Ajax was surprised to find out such a thing existed; however, that gave rise to another question, ”So, why would Captain Edmond hate them so much?”
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