"Ding"
The Core Bead in Murphy's chest dinged, prompting him, who had been struggling to defend against an invisible enemy akin to a midnight assassin, to raise his hand in a pause gesture.
Almost simultaneously, the cold blade of the demon sword gently caressed Murphy's neck like a shadowy hand.
"This Midnight Assassin Swordsmanship is indeed skillful, perfectly tailored for ambush assassination. Worth learning!"
Murphy sheathed the Frostfang blade, glanced at the unconscious Count Andrei, casually tossed a scouting spell at him, and activated the Core Bead.
Maxim's deep voice sounded from it:
"Master, the traitors within Bataxin City have been cleaned up!"
"Hmm, very good. Leave the aftermath to Miss Pailian, I want my 'Business Knights' to establish a 'Bataxin City Management Committee' in this city of Transylvania."
Murphy casually said:
