Chapter 775: Two Heads (2/2)

Han Shuo was actually surprised by Andre’s reaction. He thought that Andre had given him that solemn speech because he had obtained evidence of his crime. But after seeing that astonished look on Andre, Han Shuo immediately realized that Andre had no proof but merely his gut feeling.

Andre stared at Han Shuo with wide-open eyes and remained shocked for a long time. But finally, after taking a deep breath, Andre managed to calm down. He hastily said, “Come, follow me. The incident at Hushveil City has become a serious issue. We must discuss this with my elder brother!”

Soon enough, Andre, walking in brisk footsteps with Han Shuo following, found Wallace, the City Lord of the City of Shadows.

Without a word, Andre placed Avery and Hassling’s heads on Wallace’s table. He then put on a strange smile and pointed at Han Shuo.

Wallace was stunned for a moment when the heads were placed before him. Shortly after, with his eyes glowing brightly, he turned to look at Han Shuo with shock. He seemed even more surprised than Andre was. He even cried out in surprise, “It was you?”

Han Shuo calmly admitted by nodding his head.

Wallace was struck dumb. He stared foolishly at Han Shuo for ages before he finally forced a smile and nodded. He mumbled to himself, “Unbelievable, how unbelievable! Even I have not anticipated it. Turns out to be you!” After a short pause, Wallace asked in amazement, “How did you do it?”

Han Shuo stared blankly for a moment before he shrugged and replied, “Just like that.”

“Brother, we need to proceed carefully. That Hofs of Hushveil City is a lunatic. He will not give up on Bryan easily. We need to be prepared!” said Andre in a deep voice.

“Be at ease. No one would know that Bryan was behind the Hushveil City incident within a short period of time!” Wallace smiled and said, “During the past few days, multiple family clans from various cities that have grudges with the House of Hofley publicly claimed that they were responsible for the attacks. At least three major family clans were willing to suffer Hofs’ wrath!”

After Wallace uttered those words, it became Han Shuo’s turn to be astonished. He put on a grimace and asked, “What? Why would they do that?”

“For the infamy!” Wallace explained, “To sever Hofs’ right arm, murder so many people in Hushveil City and still escape in one piece, that is no ordinary feat. It’s not something that anyone can do. For those family clans, claiming responsibility for the attacks meant that they will instantly become well-known in the Darkness Dominion. This would attract experts who seek reputation to join them, thereby improving their family clan’s strength rapidly.”

“Bryan, you might not know it, but your deeds in Hushveil City have given rise to a craze in the Darkness Dominion!” Andre smiled and continued, “Some women in the Darkness Dominion even deliberately dyed their hair silver-white and imitate the appearance of that woman who went with you. Isn’t it interesting?”

Han Shuo was at a loss of words. He did not expect that their atrocious deeds back in Hushveil City would create such a trend in the entire Darkness Dominion.

“That’s why I say, you can be at ease for now. Those few family clans have diverted too much attention. As long as you do not go out on the streets with Avery’s head and yell that you did it, no one would suspect that it was you!” Wallace consoled Han Shuo. He then smilingly said, “It seems that a huge change is coming to the rankings of the seven Divine Guard Chiefs!”

Andre nodded and said, “For all this time, Aobashi ranks first. But this time around, she will likely be moving down to the second place!”

Han Shuo could cut off Hofs’ right arm and bath Hushveil City with blood. Aobashi, however, did not have the strength to do so. It was to be expected that Andre and Wallace would have thought so.

“Andre and I will not divulge a word of what you did in Hushveil City. Ask those close to you to keep quiet about it. With that, you would be free of troubles - for the time being.” Wallace took a short pause before he continued, “You have killed Avery. This means that you have firmly secured your position as the Chief of Fifth Corps. Do your best in the battle of the Seven Chiefs. Defeating Aobashi will be greatly beneficial to your House of Han. As to the battle between divine guards, don’t worry about the results too much. After all, your Fifth Corps have been lacking people.”

Wallace and Andre thought that the Fifth Corps divine guards will take the last place in the competition. Erebus and Aobashi thought the same.

“Got it!” replied Han Shuo as he nodded. After a brief discussion about certain things with Andre and Wallace, Han Shuo left the Sainte Residence. Han Shuo was thinking about his Fifth Corps divine guards who had been tempered by the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation. He was considering how to deliver everyone a surprise!

The divine guards of the Fifth Corps had obtained great improvement in every aspect after being tempered by the Formation. They had built a strong rapport with each other. In a battle between groups, these men would form the most terrifying team. Han Shuo believed that they will not disappoint him in the competition.