Chapter 647 (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Because he had never studied magic before, Sui Xiong spent almost a day’s time to sort out the common spells with the use of a Directional Spell. Thereafter, he successfully converted himself into a Master of Spells.

That was when he realized that magic was indeed, very useful.

For example, take the day before at that little conflict at the tavern; he could, in fact, use a Mass Illusion Spell to settle the problem. After all, it was just to let everyone witness a scene of “two burly men beating up a black-haired traveler.” It was not the least bit important whether that scene happened or not.

True, the use of magic spells up to a certain extent could really create something out of nothing or even cause make-believe to become a reality. Such spells that could cause a group of people to conjure up an illusion were still not the most advanced ones. The most advanced spells could cause a large group of people to suffer from burns, get frozen or even die, and yet, even a forensic expert would not be able to investigate the cause—in fact, those were only the effects of magic spells.

Compared to other spells, the greatest advantage of magic spells to achieve a particular effect was most probably, speed. Under normal circumstances, a spell was enough to solve a problem—if a spell could not be used to solve a problem because the opponent would temporarily gain an enhanced immunity to the spell, using a few more spells would also be in vain. It was like a “once-and-for-all” business deal.

Of course, given the strength of Sui Xiong’s spells, it was completely impossible for mortals to try and resist the spells he cast. Even gods might not necessarily be able to do so.

“Alright, now I’m also an expert in spells,” Sui Xiong said. Completing his preparatory work, Sui Xiong walked out of his room in full confidence. He went to the small restaurant on the ground level of the hotel to eat.

Just then, he was struck by a sudden vibe that caused him to frown. He cast his gaze over in the direction of the entrance of the Manor of Samat.

A few soldiers had taken a badly wounded Ray Shack into custody. With a rope around his neck, they hung him onto the gallows by the suspension bridge outside the manor. Ray Shack was apparently seriously injured, for he was unable to put up any resistance at all when he was being hanged. A few friends who often went on adventures with him were nearby. Their eyes showed how much they could not bear to watch what was happening to him, but they did not dare to do anything.

Sui Xiong shook his head. He had lost all interest in eating. Turning around, he went back to his room.

On the floor of his room, the wounded Ray Shack opened his eyes in a dazed state.

“I… I thought I was going to die!?”

“How can someone working for me die so easily!” Sui Xiong said lightly. “Even though you are not very bright and your efficiency at work is substandard, putting up with a beating is enough. If I were to let you be hanged, where could I possibly hide my face?

Ray Shack snapped back to reality and looked at Sui Xiong in surprise.

Sui Xiong shook his head, then lifting his hand, white light like raindrops sprinkled over Ray as Sui Xiong watched that injured body rapidly recover. It only took a moment of slightly more than ten seconds, and Ray was already fully restored to health. Other than the bloodstains on his clothes because of the prior injuries, there was not a trace of him being beaten up to be found.

“This fellow, not even capable of doing such a small thing. How did you mingle around to the extent of being hung up on the gallows?”

Ray Shack fell silent for a moment. Then with an awkward smile, he gave a recount of the day’s events.

In fact, it was nothing more than an old-fashioned plot—Ray Shack was discovered when he was investigating for intelligence, and so, he was caught. After being tortured and interrogated, even though he did not say anything, he was still convicted of spying activities and sentenced to death by hanging.

“Can something like the death penalty be decided so easily?” asked Sui Xiong with a frown.

“The Lord Viscount holds militarized management in great esteem. According to his rules, barely scraping the corners of certain things would render a death penalty.”

Sui Xiong frowned again then asked, “Didn’t anyone voice an opinion about it? Hasn’t anyone ever given him any advice?”

“He has a soldier background, and most of the officers under his command are soldiers too. They don’t find anything wrong about his way of doing things,” said Ray Shack. “As for others’ opinions, do you think he would pay heed to any?”

Sui Xiong thought for a moment, then asked, “What about the Duchy? He made and implemented such strict laws. The Grand Lord of the Duchy, or his superior, or even that younger son of his, none of them have had any opinions in this regard?”

“No matter how strict the law is, it cannot punish them. Why would they have an opinion?”

“But you are also from a noble family. A nobleman like yourself, how could he execute you so easily?” Sui Xiong asked.