Chapter 169: Assassins poised for action

In the middle of the night, the city square was brightly lit.

"Ah, you are the Sage!"

When this exclamation was heard by everyone, the whole square boiled over.

"Sage, thank you for saving my family. Please, you must accept my kowtow!"

"My father was in such pain from the evening tea that he was about to go crazy. Fortunately, you helped, and our whole family will pray to the gods for you day and night."

"Big Brother Sage, here's some candy for you."

People excitedly gathered around, and words of thanks were endless. Even the child who was queuing next to Xia Mingyu handed him a piece of candy.

Even the patrolling guards respectfully bowed to the position where Xia Mingyu was from a distance.

This had nothing to do with status; it was just their heartfelt respect for this young elder.

At the entrance, the magician who was checking tickets for the children also noticed the scene at the end of the queue.

With his eyesight, he could clearly see Youde hiding behind Xia Mingyu because of the excited crowd around him.

"So the person who saved the monkey-faced apothecary is that Sage..."

The magician was thoughtful, and the interest in his heterochromatic eyes became even richer. He couldn't wait to meet the other person and figure out what kind of person he really was.

A saint, a good person, an ordinary person, a villain, or... a devil like him?

Time passed second by second, and the long queue gradually came to an end amidst the children's cheers.

"Sage, I have long admired your name. Please give me the invitation in your hand," the man dressed as a magician said gently.

"Okay." Xia Mingyu handed over the invitation in his hand.

For some reason, this man, whose face was as plain as his own, always gave him an extraordinary feeling.

If he had to describe it, it was like having a certain sense of unreality—clearly standing in front of you, but as if he were in another world, untouchable.

Xia Mingyu shook his head and threw the strange thoughts in his mind away. It must be that he was too tired these days to think like this.

"You are the person from that day..." Just then, Youde, who was standing beside him, exclaimed.

"It is me. I am Lu En, the magician and leader of this circus. Welcome to you both," the magician smiled slightly.

In Xia Mingyu's confused gaze, Youde briefly described their meeting.

Does giving Youde a brand-new life mean performing for children in the circus?

Xia Mingyu had an urge to raise the corners of his mouth just imagining such a scene.

However, for most deformed people who are not recognized by the world and even rejected, this is indeed a very good life.

"The invitation that day was really presumptuous. I assumed your past without asking. Please forgive my stupid arrogance."

The magician bowed deeply toward Youde, his handsome face, which could fascinate countless young girls, full of apologies, and his voice also revealed sincerity.

"It's okay, it's okay. I am also very grateful for your invitation, but I have decided to serve the Sage for the rest of my life," Youde hurriedly waved his hands repeatedly.

And the moment he lowered his head, Xia Mingyu suddenly noticed that this circus leader actually had a pair of heterochromatic eyes!

The left eye was as intoxicating as a violet, while the right eye was as shocking as molten gold.

In an instant, recalling what Tamerlane had said in the Starfire Hall, Xia Mingyu's body tensed, and his inner vigilance was raised to the limit.

However, when he recalled the frail and kind silver-haired girl, Xia Mingyu's body quickly relaxed again, and a faint smile squeezed onto his face.

No matter what, he felt that he could not look at people with colored glasses.

What a person is really like should be judged after personal contact, not by making a conclusion first.

If that were the case, good people would be forced into villains.

Although this detail was very small, it was still noticed by the magician who was bowing his head to apologize.

For someone of his rank, many things no longer need to be seen with the eyes, and information can be captured by senses sharper than ordinary people.

The corners of the magician's mouth lifted slightly.

"Please come in, two respected guests. I wish you an unforgettable night." He opened his right arm, bent over, and showed a brilliant smile, making a gesture of invitation.

So the black-haired young man and the apothecary beside him stepped into the circus tent that was as bright as day.

And the Luo Yi-Luo Lan brothers and Kalen, who followed His Majesty, also hurriedly wanted to enter the circus to protect His Majesty's safety, but were stopped by the magician raising his hand.

"Leader, the person who just entered is the lord I want to protect. Can you please make it convenient and allow us to step in together?"

Kalen said very politely.

At the same time, he did not forget to take off the prop that hid the protection on his body, revealing the emerald-green noble protection on his head.

"My circus, except for those I specifically invited, only innocent children can step in."

The magician said indifferently, his tone calm but unquestionable.

Hearing this, Kalen couldn't help but frown slightly. He couldn't rest assured to let His Majesty step into the crowded circus alone without protection.

So Kalen looked at Luo Yi beside him, hoping that the eldest son of Red Fox Castle could use his prestige to make this magician change his decision.

However, to his surprise, Luo Yi, who was usually careless, behaved very cautiously in front of this magician, completely losing the momentum of riding a horse through the city gate in the past.

"Uncle..." Luo Yi's lips moved, and in the eyes of Luo Lan beside him who couldn't bear to look, he said this word.

The magician's face turned black, he turned around and flicked his sleeves, not forgetting to close the curtain of the tent.

And Kalen, who overheard it, was shocked.

Uncle?

This heterochromatic leader was actually the younger brother of Lady Rosa, the Lord of the Southern Region!

Although he was surprised, Kalen was still sensible and said nothing, silently following the two uncles to guard at the entrance of the circus, waiting for His Majesty's return.

Meanwhile...

"The target has separated from the three New Moon knights."

In the shadows of the square, the assassins, who were using magic props or using abilities to hide, reported to the leader.

Their way of communication was unique, seemingly using magic to compress and convey sound, which others could not hear at all.

"Captain, should we rush into the circus and take action?"

Hearing this, the assassin captain hesitated.

On one hand, such a unique opportunity was indeed rare. After all, the target had always stayed in the castle, and the difficulty and sacrifice of assassination were too great.

On the other hand, his superior, who was also the leader of the entire organization, the Faceless Assembly, the great "Shadow of the Throne" Ramon, had warned him not to provoke this circus named after monsters when he went to take the mission.

"Wait for my order." In the end, the captain suppressed the killing intent in his heart and decided to wait and see.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 170 =====