Baron Cullen

Meanwhile, the standoff within the mansion courtyard also changed.

Perhaps because Karen had been inside for too long, Kevin's face had turned extremely pale.

He came here tonight because he received a secret message from someone, the purpose of which was to prevent the warband from searching the mansion.

Although the secrets of this mansion had nothing to do with him, he had no choice but to do so.

However, quite some time has passed since Karen went in, and if this continues, he might also be dragged down with her.

Kevin began to make plans in his mind.

In any case, the secrets of this mansion could no longer be kept secret, and as the leader of the Knights, his precious position could not be affected.

Right now, preserving yourself is the most important thing.

But just as he was pondering what excuse to use to leave, a magnetic voice came from outside the mansion:

"Looks like this place is quite lively!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone saw a tall, resolute-looking middle-aged man slowly walk in.

He was dressed in full heavy armor, carrying a giant axe on his back, with two longswords at his waist, and followed by a small squad that exuded an impressive aura.

Almost instantly, everyone present recognized the man.

Chapter Master, Vorn Sudworth!

Vaughn's gaze first swept over the messy courtyard, then swept over the members of the battle group and locked onto Kevin, whose expression had suddenly changed.

"Commander Kevin Connor..." His voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to carry an invisible pressure, silencing both sides who had been locked in a standoff. "What do you mean by bringing so many people to obstruct my chapter's mission?"

When Kevin saw Vaughn, the last glimmer of hope in his heart was completely extinguished.

He was very aware of the importance of the man in front of him.

Vaughn Sadworth, a Tier 5 warrior, is one of the true top experts in the City of No Breath, and he rarely gets involved in the specific affairs of the warband.

However, if he were to intervene, it would be far more serious than Lamont getting angry.

Kevin tried to remain calm and attempted to repeat his previous line: "Commander Vaughn, you've come at the perfect time!"

Deputy Commander Lamont and Baron Karen Waller led a group to break into a private residence and even resorted to violence and murder!

This is a serious violation of imperial law, so I must take them back for investigation!

"Violated Imperial law?" Vaughn didn't react, but instead his gaze suddenly swept past the members of the warband and landed on the first floor of the mansion. "You mean they rescued those innocent civilians who were kidnapped and imprisoned here, violating Imperial law?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked in the direction he was looking, and then the knights' expressions all changed.

In the shadowy hallway stood several ragged, wounded little girls.

Beside the little girls, some nobles and wealthy merchants knelt tremblingly.

Just by looking at this scene, anyone could understand what had happened inside the mansion.

Even the knights who had come with Kevin all put down their bows and crossbows, bowing their heads in shame.

They were originally knights, and it was their duty to protect the people and the city.

But now, they've turned their weapons on the civilians.

This goes against the oath they took when they joined the Knights.

At the same time, Vaughn spoke again, "Kevin, shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

As he spoke, he suddenly released the aura of a fifth-tier warrior within him, then compressed it all around Kevin.

"Wow... Commander Vaughn!" Kevin felt like he was having trouble breathing, and cold sweat quickly beaded on his forehead. "This... there might indeed be some misunderstanding!"

The scene he had just witnessed had already struck him like a heavy hammer, and now, coupled with the terrifying pressure of this fifth-tier warrior, he was deeply affected.

He knew that his sophistry was useless in the face of absolute strength and reason.

If he continues to resist, he will only suffer if a real conflict breaks out.

Kevin's expression kept changing, and finally he gritted his teeth and forced out an ugly smile: "Commander Vaughn, there is no need to be angry."

This matter was handled poorly by our Knights Order, and I will definitely conduct a thorough review and reflection upon my return.

Now that everyone in the battle group has brought the scene under control and successfully rescued the victims, then... we won't linger any longer.

After saying that, he didn't wait for Vaughn's response and hurriedly waved his hand, leading his knights out of the mansion in a sorry state.

The knights arrived quickly and left just as quickly.

They quickly disappeared without a trace.

At the same time, Lamont and the others breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

He walked up to Vaughn, bowed slightly, and said, "Thank you for personally stepping in to help us out, Master. Otherwise, we might not have been able to control those guys from the Knights."

Vaughn looked at Lamont, nodded and smiled, "It's alright, you did a good job this time."

"But I heard you say before that the discovery of this mansion's unusual features was thanks to Baron Karen Waller?"

"Yes, Commander," Lamont replied respectfully. "It was indeed Karen who astutely noticed something amiss here from certain details."

Fortunately, he discovered it early, otherwise those missing girls…”

As he spoke, he turned to look at the few little girls who were still standing timidly in the hall on the first floor of the mansion, a hint of heartache and regret flashing in his eyes.

If their warband had discovered the disappearances in the city sooner, perhaps these innocent girls could have suffered less.

"Where is Baron Karen Waller?" Vaughn glanced around but didn't see the young man described. Suddenly, he looked up at the second floor of the mansion. "Could he be...?"

Lamont nodded and said, "Yes, the Knights were at a stalemate with us before, and Karen was worried that if the delay continued, the nobles and wealthy merchants inside would take the opportunity to escape."

Therefore, not long ago he rushed in alone to subdue those filthy guys and secure the evidence inside.

Upon hearing this, Vaughn did not speak immediately.

He turned his gaze to the second floor, a barely perceptible hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

When he arrived at the outer perimeter of the mansion, he vaguely sensed an extremely unusual energy fluctuation emanating from the second floor of the mansion.

The fluctuation was unfamiliar and made me feel very uncomfortable.

He had never seen such fluctuations in all his years in the City of No Breath.

"Everything's alright here now. Get someone to take control of the entire mansion, then head upstairs to support Baron Karen Waller." Regaining his composure, Vaughn gave a few instructions. "My own matters are still unresolved, so I won't stay any longer."

"Yes, Commander!" Lamont bowed and accepted the order.

He followed orders and had the members of the battle group take control of the nobles and wealthy merchants, and then arranged for people to rescue all the girls who were imprisoned in the basement.

They then conducted a thorough search of the entire first floor of the mansion, and had people make detailed records so that no corner could be missed.

After arranging his work, Lamont went up to the second floor alone.

The corridor was empty, but the doors to every room had been violently kicked open, revealing a chaotic scene inside that made him realize what had happened there.

Although his heart was heavy, Lamont couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt.

Where did Karen go?