Chapter 171: 171 Identification

Luoning's words immediately sparked a heated discussion among the nobles, and the one who reacted most strongly was his father, Weijinsi.

Those who have not experienced being assassinated and having their legs broken cannot understand just how deep Weijinsi's hatred for the Skull Society truly is.

A while ago, he even held an opposing opinion to Lulansi's decision to let Aosen attack the Black Gold Brotherhood.

Because he felt that only if Wushan Castle dispatched the Knight Order to launch an attack on the Black Gold Brotherhood could his anger and hatred be appeased.

"Luoning, explain the matter of your assassination clearly!"

Weijinsi asked loudly: "What does this matter have to do with Leisen?"

"Yes, Father."

Consequently, Luoning recounted the process of the Shadow Assassin attempting to assassinate him at Shanlin Castle, emphasizing the opponent's identity as a member of the Skull Society and the fact that he had captured the assassin.

Speaking to the end, he took out the testimony from his bosom; under the illumination of the Magic Crystal Lamp, this piece of parchment appeared exceptionally dazzling.

"This is the confession of the assassin Shadow."

Luoning said: "As long as he successfully killed me, he could collect a bounty of one thousand gold coins from Baron Leisen. Furthermore, Baron German..."

German, on the terrace, did not expect Luoning to suddenly call his name, and his heart tightened; he had absolutely nothing to do with these assassination events.

However, he immediately thought of the gift Luoning had mentioned to him before—could it be?

Thinking of this, Baron German stepped forward and asked respectfully: "Baron Luoning, is there anything you need my help with?"

"In August, when your son and daughter were returning to Lake Town from Wushan Academy, they also encountered an assassination by Pedro of the Skull Society, and the mastermind behind this matter was also Leisen."

Whoosh!

Such an accusation made the nobles' discussions even louder.

Assassinating nobles is a grave crime; repeatedly assassinating nobles and even moving against a noble family's heir is a crime upon a crime.

Especially Marina and Malike, the sister and brother who were the parties involved, who directly began to accuse Leisen.

At the same time, the Dennis Family, which had intermarried with the Gelin Family, also began to state their position.

German leaped down from the terrace in one bound, walked quickly to Luoning's side, took the parchment, and scanned it quickly.

He believed that the evidence in Luoning's hands was absolutely authentic and reliable; otherwise, he would not publicly accuse him in front of so many nobles.

And most importantly, from the beginning until now, the Marquis had not uttered a single word, which was effectively a stance in itself.

"Leisen, so it was you!"

He handed the evidence back to Luoning, his Battle Qi surging violently, and he smashed a fist directly toward the other party, "I want to duel you!"

Bang, bang, bang!

German and Leisen began to fight directly; the collision of Bronze-level Battle Qi was even more intense than the previous knight competition.

Do not look at the fact that the former had a broken arm, but his fighting style was extremely fierce.

"Slander, this is slander!"

Leisen, because he had a guilty conscience, was very flustered and clearly insufficient in his response, and he soon fell into a disadvantage.

He could only shout, "You and I have no enmity; why would I assassinate your son and daughter?"

"No enmity?"

A fist-light from German shattered the opponent's Battle Qi Armor.

"In the Battle of Miwu thirty years ago, it was my father who risked his life to bring back the heavily injured Geleimusi, yet you claimed that the merit belonged to you, and therefore you have held a grudge ever since."

German had once thought that the feud between the two families would gradually dissipate with the passing of the previous generation of barons, and indeed, they had not had any disputes or open conflicts over these years.

Now it seemed he had thought too simply; Leisen was still holding a grudge against the Gelin Family and had already taken action.

"That's right, Leisen. If there was a dispute over military merit, you could have just challenged German to a duel; why use such low-class assassination methods?"

Viscount Mawen questioned coldly, then bowed to Lulansi and said: "For this kind of noble, Marquis, I suggest immediately stripping him of his title and territory and sentencing him to prison!"

As Mawen dragged Lulansi into it, everyone's discussions quieted down; they really wanted to know what kind of stance the Marquis would take on this matter.

"No rush."

Lulansi spoke slowly, "German, put away your anger and let Luoning finish saying what he has to say."

Saying this, he looked at Leisen again, "You don't need to be nervous either; Wushan Castle will not wrong any noble."

"Yes, My Lord!" German bowed respectfully to Lulansi on the terrace and then retreated to the side.

Luoning handed the parchment in his hand to Buleidun, "Take it up for Grandfather and the various nobles to see."

"Very well."

Buleidun took the parchment solemnly; as he walked, he read, his heart filled with anxiety.

He thought about how he had helped Leisen ask Luoning for the management rights of the savage tribe just a few days ago; could it be that he only moved to assassinate because he didn't get the management rights?

This was too inconceivable; assassinating a noble, and the grandson of his liege lord at that—how did the other party dare?

"That assassin is still being held in the prison of Shanlin Town; I will transfer him to Wushan Castle."

Luoning's voice rang out, "Leisen has long viewed me as a thorn in his side and a prick in his flesh; his murderous intent toward me has occurred more than once."

He snapped his fingers, and Tom, who was on the periphery, walked over.

"Tom, you can take off your mask."

"Yes, My Lord!"

Tom's voice was even trembling; taking off his mask on such a grand occasion made him both nervous and excited.

Leisen narrowed his eyes, his expression cold and silent; his current situation was extremely dangerous.

But fortunately, there was no verification yet, and the murderer was left in Shanlin Town; the transfer would take at least ten days or half a month.

That is to say, it would still take some time for a real conviction, and there was still room for maneuver.

But when Tom took off his mask, his pupils shrank.

"Leisen, do you recognize this person?"

Leisen had an impression and knew that this person was from Shanlin Town, but he could not remember the name.

"You must all be curious why I have brought out such a minor knight."

Luoning said loudly: "When I first arrived at Shanlin Town, the Administrator Pulinsite conspired with Baron Leisen to intercept and kill me on the road. And he, Tangmu, was under Pulinsite's command at the time."

Tangmu knelt on one knee, his left hand pressed to his chest: "My lords, I was once a knight who went astray, listening to the words of Pulinsite and Leisen, and drew my sword against the true master of Shanlin Town."

Speaking to this point, he looked at Leisen, his gaze firm.

"Now, I bear witness here by the honor of a knight and in the name of the Seven Gods, that Baron Leisen has openly embezzled countless grain and resources from Shanlin Town for years, and furthermore intended to murder Lord Luoning, wanting to become the true master of Shanlin Town!"

Attempting to assassinate a noble multiple times and embezzling the resources of Wushan Castle for years—Leisen could not escape these two charges, and his complexion turned deathly pale in an instant.

Just then, Sir Tolu of the First Knight Order of Wushan Castle, who had not appeared until now, ran hurriedly into the plaza from outside.

He knelt on one knee just like Tangmu, "Lord Marquis, we found this garment in the bedroom of that Golden Grade assassin named Mondo."

Tolu spread the garment out, and a golden skull was strikingly embroidered on its left side.

(End of this chapter)