454 Troubles Don’t Come Alone (2/2)

Something exploded.

The wall behind them instantly turned to powder and dozens of figures burst through. They jumped out like wind and mercilessly pushed the two onto the ground.

”Freeze!” a cold voice said. Swords were pressed to their necks instantly. Then the people who had distracted them burst into the alley, taking up the entire place.

They weren't the Revolutionaries!

Charles was stunned and quickly became overjoyed. It was the Sacred City garrison! The dozens of soldiers were armed to the teeth. After scanning the entire alley, they were still not relaxed. The safety was soon confirmed.

The leader sheathed his sword and waved at the black-clothed men pressing the two down. Then they voluntarily walked away.

Charles looked back instinctively. All he saw was a blinding beam of aether light and the hand on his shoulder. The cufflink was unique and familiar. It was the sign of the Silent Authority!

He was safe!

He breathed in relief, practically crying. He had already been prepared to die in this alley. He did not expect that the Silent Authority would come save him at the most critical point.

Thank the lord! Truly thank the lord!

”We found them.” A voice seemed to be reporting to the upper figures. ”Yes, he's with Constantine. Yes, they're safe. There's temporarily no other dangers. We'll take them back now…okay…”

Charles let them put on handcuffs without struggling. Even if the plan had failed, he could still live. The Silent Authority had not used any excuses to give him trouble. Even if he would be locked up for the rest of life, it was better than continuing to be a spy or dying here.

However, Constantine did not seem well.

He was old. After running for so long, his tensed nerves had finally relaxed before being tensed again. When the musicians had broken through the wall, he had almost passed out.

Or maybe they did this purposely.

Thankfully, he was checked and would not die.

The leader clearly already knew Charles's identity. He did not say it out loud but he was not too hard on Charles. The handcuffs were loose as well.

”You've worked hard,” he murmured as he brushed past Charles, patting his shoulder.

”No, no, it was my duty.” Charles smiled instinctively. He was ready to say stupid things like 'I'm just working for the Sacred City' when he suddenly felt something warm splash into his mouth.

It was blood.

Charles froze.

And then, right before him, the leader's head exploded. A giant hole appeared in his forehead. Through his forehead, Charles could see corpses all over the ground and a spirit-like figure emerge from the darkness. The figure slowly curled his finger back and destructive aether waves swelled. Everything began twisting under the heart of sound.

It was the Distortion level! Another Distortion level!

As the saying went, trouble never came alone. Following immediately, terrifying aether waves spread behind them, above them, and even under them. The Revolutionaries had done everything to kill them.

Four Distortion level musicians!

In an instant, the garrison and the Silent Authority musicians were on the ground. Now, only they were left again.