Chapter 218

The shadow stood still in mid-air.

Like a mist, it hovered beside the Grand Duke's eldest son, carrying a hint of hidden power.

Kieran was sure that it wasn't negative energy.

The coldness and erosion of negative energy are really easy to identify.

Kieran was curious about this special power.

However, he was even more curious about the choice of the Grand Duke's eldest son.

Because, in his view, instead of catching and killing, it is better to give it a go, maybe there is still a chance of survival.

Although Flynn showed strangeness and strength, his desire for life was enough to turn a coward into a brave man.

What's more, the grand duke's eldest son in front of him is definitely not a coward.

But a real hero.

Kieran would be the first one who would not believe such a person who chose to wait for death.

Qin Ran didn't believe it.

Flynn didn't want to believe it either.

But even if he didn't believe it, Flynn had to give up his original practice.

Because of the identity of the eldest son of Grand Duke Mordelle.

Before Archduke Merck denied this identity, even if Mordelle had done something outrageous, with this identity for a day, the other party would receive courtesy for a day.

However, this does not mean that Flynn will do nothing.

Chi Chi Chi!

The shadow suddenly enveloped the eldest son of the Grand Duke, and there was a sound of metal blade cutting flesh. When the shadow dispersed, the eldest son of the Grand Duke fell to the ground in a bloody mess.

And on the dead tree that the other party was leaning against, there were even traces that seemed to be cut by a knife and an axe.

Kieran, who was standing behind the shadow of the dead tree, was terrified.

He was afraid that the dead tree would collapse and reveal him, the hidden one.

Fortunately, the dead tree is far stronger than imagined.

In other words, Flynn didn't want to let the dead tree collapse!

"I accept your surrender!"

"But I think your surrender needs an insurance policy!"

"Otherwise, I won't worry about taking you and waiting for Stegner to come!"

Flynn walked up to the Grand Duke's eldest son, grabbed him, and headed north like this.

Qin Ran stood in the shadows for a few minutes, confirmed that Fei Lin had really left, and then let out a long breath.

Kieran squinted his eyes after glancing at Graton's corpse, which was lying on the ground and ignored by no one, and the cracked dead tree that should have collapsed but didn't.

From the words of the other party, he knew that this was the clue Flynn left for Stegner.

The other party wants to use the Grand Duke's eldest son as a 'bait' to lure the other party to the north of the Principality of Merck.

The north of Merk Principality is connected with Titan Principality.

Simply put, that's where the war broke out.

It was also another route that Qin Ran chose to leave the Principality of Merck.

In the long and narrow Principality of Merck, there are mountains on the east and west sides, and only the north and south sides are gentle areas.

The efforts of several generations of Grand Dukes of Merck have expanded the territory several times, forming today's situation with Merck Castle as the core, starting from the patrolling forest in the south, and reaching the Afterglow Canyon in the north.

Compared with the inseparable peace, the northern part of the Merk Principality is connected to the Titan Principality, and wars break out all the year round, and even can break out twice or three times a year.

According to Hans' description, decades of continuous wars have already made the Principality of Merk and the Principality of Titan a feud.

A little friction is a war.

The reason why every Grand Duke Merck is good at fighting is inseparable from such feuds.

"Lead Stegner north?"

"I'm afraid they want to use the army of Grand Duke Merck to bridge the gap between the two sides by relying on the advantage of numbers?"

Qin Ran thought silently.

Although Flynn showed a disdainful attitude towards Stegner, the archduke swordsman, in his words, his behavior was as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

Otherwise, Mordelle would not be seriously injured.

And Feilin's move also gave Kieran a signal: the relationship between Moldele and Stegner is very unusual.

Far beyond ordinary teachers and students.

"A close collaborator?"

"still……"

Qin Ran guessed in his heart, but his pace was not slow.

He also headed north.

Although at this time, it is the safest way to return to the south and leave from the patrolling forest.

One can think of the upcoming battle in the north and the benefits contained in it.

In Qin Ran's heart, there was a decision.

For Qin Ran, who never let go of any opportunity to gain 'benefits', the opportunity in front of him is really a golden opportunity!

Think about the strength of Flynn and Stegner.

If he can kill the opponent, what will he get?

At least they are all rare level equipment.

Legendary equipment is not impossible.

Under normal circumstances, it would be difficult for him to be an opponent of either Flynn or Stegner.

But now it's different!

There is bound to be a fight between the two.

In this battle, as long as he seizes an opportunity, he can benefit from it.

Of course, if you want to be a fisherman, you also need enough strength and care.

Therefore, before leaving, Qin Ran cleaned up the surroundings and the traces of his existence as much as possible.

Only Graton was left as a 'clue'.

...

The night was getting deeper and deeper.

The flames on the castle in the distance became faltering.

When a dark cloud covered the moon, the surroundings were completely plunged into darkness.

Boom!

A bolt of lightning streaked across the night sky.

It was as if a smear of white paint had been painted on the pitch-black curtain.

After a while, Dou Da's raindrops 'cracked' down.

After the torrential rain lasted for a whole night, it gradually became smaller.

The water in the moat of Merk Castle exceeds the safety line.

The guards started to pour the river water out in a hurry.

This is no easy job.

Piranhas in the moat are no joke.

Just look at the iron gloves these guards are wearing.

Especially the continuous raindrops in the sky made people complain.

"Damn the weather!"

"I hope the iron net at the water valve is strong enough!"

"Otherwise, we will go 'fishing' in the canal later!"

"That's a nightmare!"

"I don't want to do that!"

"Master Graton will come back sooner or later. Does the order he gave still need to be carried out?"

"of course!"

"Master Graton is the chief of the western region of the entire principality, a general who has fought against those mountain people, his orders must be correct!"

Several guards who turned the water valves of the moat kept complaining.

"What order?"

The sudden words interrupted the complaining of the guard.

"who……"

The guard turned his head and was about to yell subconsciously, but when he saw the tall, strong man with a tough face in front of him, he immediately became respectful.

The curse that was pronounced as 'dirty' also turned into a polite greeting.

"Master Stegner, morning!"

"Master Graton went out of the city at night yesterday, saying that no one is allowed to leave or enter Merk Castle until he returns!"

"Of course, this doesn't include you!"

The guard told Stegner everything in an almost obsequious gesture.

"is that so?"

"Since it's Lord Graton's order, it's better to obey!?"

"He is the left-behind of the castle appointed by His Highness, isn't he?"

Stegner said in a thick and powerful voice, and showed a bold smile.

"Of course! Of course!"

The guards nodded immediately.

Stegner turned and left as the guards responded repeatedly.

But the moment he turned around, Stegner's face darkened.

He knew something had happened to Mordelle.

"Damn it!"

Stegner cursed inwardly.

Cursed both the cunning thief and the guy who threatened Mordelle.

He carefully identified the traces around him.

The continuous heavy rain washed away all remaining traces, and even Stegner was helpless.

But the Gradton left as a 'clue' is still there.

The traces left by special forces on the dead trees are still there.

After glancing at Graton's body, Stegner raised his hand to touch the special mark, and immediately guessed what happened.

"Flynn!"

"You'd better pray that you didn't hurt Moore, otherwise, I will make your life worse than death!"

With a low roar, Stegner frantically chased towards the north.

The battle of life and death is about to start.

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