Baron Cullen

Upon hearing this, Karen was startled.

Just as he had guessed, the murderer who killed Leo in prison that night was the person behind him.

And that person is very likely the culprit who truly wants to plunge the Waller family into utter ruin!

Karen's mind raced as she tried to gather more information.

He very naturally feigned a shocked and terrified expression, as if he simply could not believe or accept this fact.

"No...no way! You're lying!" He shrank back, pressing himself against the cold stone wall, perfectly portraying a terrified criminal. "You're definitely lying to me!"

Seeing this, Jacob's smile widened.

He leaned closer, his voice low and chilling: "Don't worry, the worst is yet to come!"

Do you think the artifact swapping incident was just the work of that idiot Leo alone? If he didn't have anyone backing him up, would he dare to touch anything belonging to the Imperial Vatican?

And the exchange in that human organ trafficking case you were involved in before, you don't think it was just an ordinary black market, do you?

Let me tell you, the same person is behind both of those things!

"Now you have completely offended that person, and you and your family will soon become history in the City of No Breath!"

Karen's heart pounded, but her face remained one of shock and fear.

His trembling pupils stared intently at Jacob as he stammered, "Then... who is that person?"

No…no! You must be lying to me, you're definitely lying to me!

Jacob enjoyed watching others feel fear and despair because of him.

He straightened up, a mocking look on his face, and said, "Hahahaha! Now you know fear?"

Who would have thought that the youngest baron of the mighty City of Breathless would have such a pathetic and laughable side!

"Since that's the case, then I'll let you experience the ultimate despair!" As he spoke, he felt like a judge who held the power of life and death, and his tone became even more smug. "That sir is the priest of the Church of Saint Celes, Lord Bastian Jim!"

"If you know fear, then you'd better confess obediently, otherwise you won't be the only one sent to the guillotine!"

These words were like a thunderclap out of nowhere, sending a storm raging through Karen's heart!

What is a priest?

That person was the second most important figure in the church, second only to the bishop in status.

He never imagined that this person, who should have been driving away evil and bringing light to the world, would be the real culprit behind the framing of his family and the case of human organ harvesting!

For a moment, he felt an overwhelming sense of fear.

But upon closer reflection, only someone of that status could command Leo Bal and that fourth-tier wizard.

Bringing her thoughts back, Karen looked at Jacob again.

The fear that had been on his face had vanished, replaced by a stillness like stagnant water.

He smiled faintly and said, "Lord Jacob, you've told me so much, aren't you afraid I'll tell others?"

"You think you can still... Wait! What's wrong with you?!" Jacob's eyes widened, his tone filled with disbelief. "Weren't you just scared to death...?"

No! You're lying to me! Your fear just now was all an act!

You've been trying to trick me from the very beginning!

"Finally realized it?" Karen looked at Jacob with the eyes of someone looking at an idiot. "Lord Jacob, thank you very much for telling me this information."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jacob was so angry that his lungs felt like they were about to explode!

He had actually been tricked by this young man he looked down on!

The thought of how excited he had been because of the other person's pretentious expressions made him feel like a fool.

"Damn it!!!" He immediately drew his longsword from his waist and was about to slash at Karen!

However, Karen remained indifferent as she looked at Jacob and said, "Do you dare kill me here?"

One sentence instantly brought Jacob, who was on the verge of losing his mind, back to his senses.

Indeed, if Karen Waller were killed in the dungeon of this knightly encampment, everything would fall apart!

Not only would the Knights pay an unimaginable price, but even Bastian Jim would not be able to protect them.

After all, a baron who dies in the Knights' encampment is completely different from a baron who commits a capital crime and is publicly executed.

Thinking of this, Jacob gripped his longsword tightly and said through gritted teeth, "Karen Waller! Don't be so arrogant!"

This is just the beginning, so just stay here!

I'll pin all sorts of capital crimes on you, and I'll see if you can still be so calm and collected then!

After he finished speaking, he turned around and opened the cell door. Just as he was about to close it, he saw a knight rushing over.

"What's the rush?" Jacob was in a bad mood, so his face looked terrible. "What do you want?"

The knight, panting heavily, managed to speak after a few breaths: "Captain... Captain, something terrible has happened! The warband and the Mage Guild are here to take him!"

"What did you say?!" Jacob's pupils contracted sharply.

He immediately turned to look at Karen, who was still sitting against the wall in the cell, his expression extremely unpleasant.

...

At this time, at the Knights' headquarters.

The atmosphere in the reception room was extremely tense!

"Commander Kevin, please release Baron Karen Waller immediately!" Lamont, with his fiery temper, slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Anyone with eyes can see that Baron Karen was fighting back to protect his sister, but you're accusing him of premeditated murder?"

Is this how your Knights handle cases?!

Kevin's face was grim, and he suppressed his anger: "Vice Commander Lamont, please watch your words!"

Baron Karen Waller committed murder in the street, witnessed by many!

Our arrest of him was in accordance with Imperial law and procedure!

"Law and procedure?" Brandon stood aside, his tone calm but his words carrying an undeniable air. "Commander Kevin, as far as I know, this was indeed a self-defense action taken by Baron Cullen to protect his sister."

Moreover, those four people were clearly a group of assassins, not someone with a past grudge against Baron Karen, as your Captain Jacob claimed.

As for the claim of murder, under those circumstances, if Baron Cullen hadn't fought with all his might, it would likely have been him and his sister who died.

"Even in self-defense, there was no need to use such ruthless methods..." Kevin still tried to struggle.

"Are you stupid?! Those are four Tier 1 assassins! And they attacked the Karen siblings at the same time!" Lamont interrupted him directly, his tone extremely agitated. "In that situation, you actually wanted Karen, who is also a Tier 1, to show mercy?"

If you were in their shoes, surrounded and attacked by four fifth-tier transcendent beings, would you show mercy?!

He knew Kevin was a fourth-tier warrior, so he directly used an example to his face, leaving the latter speechless.

At this moment, Brandon spoke up again: "And I need to remind Captain Kevin that Cecilia is an officially registered apprentice of my Mage Association, and an apprentice that both the president and I value highly."

Attacking her is tantamount to provoking the Mage Association!

Therefore, I hope the Knights can give us a reasonable explanation!

He emphasized the words "Masters' Association," clearly not intending to give the other party any further chance to struggle.

At this moment, Kevin was filled with resentment.

He knew, of course, that the four assassins were there to kill Karen and her brother, since he was the one who arranged it.

He originally intended to use the procedure to forcibly detain people, then slowly wear down their will and spirit, and finally impose several serious capital offenses on them.

However, he did not expect that the other party would suddenly summon two high-ranking figures from various factions.

What shocked him even more was that these two high-ranking figures were not there to negotiate at all.

He immediately flipped the table upon arrival, showing no regard for the rules.

"Commander Kevin, don't think I don't know what you're up to!" Lamont spoke again, his eyes fierce. "If you don't release them today, I'll go in and find them myself!"

"I'd like to see if your knights can stop me!"

After he finished speaking, extraordinary elements around him began to emanate, giving the impression that he was ready to fight at the slightest provocation.

Although Brandon didn't say anything more, he was also radiating a powerful aura, which was enough to show his attitude.