"Who murdered Ruse?" Li Yu asked on behalf of Ireya, allowing the young girl beside him a moment to compose herself.
"According to Caroman, it was my brother who ordered him to do so."
"Why?"
"I don't know. A tool only needs to do its job without asking why. Caroman has a weakness that my brother exploits, that poor man didn't dare defy my brother's orders."
After these words, a look of confusion crossed Hels's face, and he murmured, "Strange, why hasn't David's people come yet?"
"I've told you, don't worry about the secret watchers in the tavern."
Indeed, not long after Hels sat down opposite the two, the bearded mercenary in the corner made his move, throwing down a silver coin on the table for his drink, then staggered to his feet, intending to head out of the tavern.
But the next moment, a hand clamped down on his shoulder, and with a strong push, the bearded mercenary staggered and ended up sitting back down on his stool.
