75 Are we going to fight or what!? (1/2)

In the moment the car was showered with bullets, everyone inside was startled by the sudden attack but not to the point of being fearful. The rain of bullets was like hail from the skies. It had impact but lacked the penetrative force needed to break through the car's defenses. Web-like cracks appeared on the tempered glasd windscreens, but that was the extent of the bullet's damage. It could be seen that even for a luxury car owned by the Duke, the materials invested in its making would not skimped on in terms of quality.

While everyone was distracted by the miniature web-like cracks appearing on the glasses, the Duke felt an intense feeling of impending doom. Trusting his gut instincts, he shifted his body away from his seat as the blade of a sword penetrated through the steel roof above and stabbed into his original seat. The Duke broke into sweats. He would have died if he had reacted one step slower.

At the same time, someone landed on the hood of the car. Sebastian forcefully swerved the car to the side and crashed it into the city walls. The two figures that just landed on top of the car did not stay on top for long before they were immediately projected off their feet by the inertia and flew into the walls in front.

”Dammit Sebastian, are you trying to kill your lord!?” Duke Ignis cursed with his eyes almost popping out as he stared at the sword blade that was only 2 inches away from his face. Everyone was affected by inertia, but thankfully the car wasn't going too fast and the interior was able to cushion them to an extent. No one was inflicted with the serious injuries from the crash.

Only the Duke had been given a fright. He had only just succeeded in dodging the sword blow when his body was compelled to lunge forward at the sword headfirst. With his quick hands he made grab onto some support and forcefully resist the inertia force in the nick of time.

”All of you stay in the car!” Duke Ignis ordered and stormed outside with a belly full of anger. In a short instance, he had nearly died twice. It's fine if he fell in battle to a worthy opponent, but even his own men almost caused the death of him! He needed to find an outlet for this anger and who else could be a better choice than his enemies!?

”Is he going to be fine by himself?” Watching Duke Ignis exit the car alone, Leon couldn't help but ask. The other party looked both powerful and menacing.

”There's no need to worry. I am still here.” Amelia said as she inspected the surrounding buildings outside through the window for any other hidden dangers. If Duke Ignis showed any sign of being in danger, she would rush to help immediately. But for now, she would let him do his thing and show off his machismo. There wasn't any need to step out to help as she believe in her husband's strength.

Drawing his trusted sword that always accompanied him by his side, Duke Ignis pointed it at the two figures that already retreated a distance away from the car. ”Gregory Weld! You have a lot of guts challenging me! Do you think you are my opponent!?”

Marquis Gregory did not answer him as his father stepped forward and answered in his stead.

”He is not, but what about me?” Lord Weld said with a chuckle, but he was feeling heavy-hearted inside. Originally, he thought he could reap some benefits by volunteering to guard this side, while his steward was sent to raid the Lancaster mansion for their secret training manual, but who knew that the Duke's group would really take the least expected route. Now he must delay them until the other three families arrives.

The minor noble families that was tasked with relaying the news to the other side had already gone ahead and did just that. These minor noble families could not help Lord Weld with his battle even if they wanted to. These minor noble families all had bone-deep grudges against Queen Elizabeth for forcing them to drink the Water of Absolute Nothingness and sealed away their abilities.

They completely believed that they were innocent in the rebellion 17 years ago and that the punishment the Queen imposed upon them was unjust and heartless. They did not join Duke Agni's camp in the rebellion. They didn't do anything either… but it was exactly because they did nothing that the Queen punished them.

They have all been contacted by Duke Agni to join his camp beforehand. They all knew Duke Agni was going to rebel and declined his offer.

Although they didn't join his camp, they didn't inform or help the royal family's side either. They tried to be fence sitters and reap the benefits after the two sides destroy each other.

There was a price for trying to be the fisherman. They had great ambition but lacked the capability and insight to support it. They never thought that the battle could be so one-sided.

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