As James's adventuring companion, Jack was now a baron. Although dressed in formal attire, it did not hinder his actions. Wielding a dagger, he was far more professional than the servant. With one strike, he severed the hand, and with another, he cut the throat, the splashing blood spraying into the crowd, causing an instant commotion.
Aurora, caught off guard by the sudden upheaval, turned pale and frightened. The panicked crowd knocked her to the ground. Several servants attacked in succession, and Oliver, who had reacted in time, stood in front of James and Egasa, sword in hand, blocking all overt threats. Because of this, no one noticed the danger Aurora was in.
Aflra noticed this and, like a sprinting tigress, quickly made her way through the crowd, picking up Aurora and another little girl in a similar predicament. "Sister Aflra, uh..." The two little girls were terrified, trembling as they huddled in Aflra's embrace.
A burly man suddenly collided with Aflra; anyone charging into the chaos at this point was either an assassin or a guard. This man, bald and bearded, was dressed as a chef, but his large chef's clothes were torn apart, his face full of murderous intent, and he held a dagger like those of the other assassins, clearly an assassin.
Aflra's exceptional balance allowed her to quickly regain her footing and swiftly extend a leg. The burly assassin tripped and fell, then got up and stabbed at Aflra with his dagger. At this moment, Aflra, holding two little girls in her arms, had no hands free. A kick that could have shattered the knee of an ordinary person caused the burly man to stumble, followed by a whip-like kick that hit his wrist.
This man must have had a life value of at least 20. The assassin winced in pain, almost dropping his dagger, and no longer underestimated Aflra, drawing another dagger to attack. With two daggers in hand, the burly man became exceptionally agile, his steps shifting like dance moves, erratic and unpredictable. This made the burly man much more difficult to deal with, and Aflra, unable to use her hands, could only keep retreating.
The burly assassin pressed on relentlessly, cornering Aflra. Aflra suddenly turned, shielding the two little girls under her, and kicked out. The dagger drew blood, and the assassin's knee throbbed with intense pain, breaking apart, causing him to scream in agony. Aflra turned and kicked the assassin in the throat, abruptly cutting off his scream.
As the burly man was about to fall, his veins suddenly burst all over his body. Aflra's eyebrows shot up, and she grabbed the two little girls behind her and pushed them to the sides, then kicked out. Her kick hit the assassin's chest, and he, driven by this force, lunged forward fiercely, his back slamming into a pillar, causing the firelight to flicker and a few sparks to fall. Aflra felt as if her internal organs were shattered, and she spat out a mouthful of blood.
Because Aflra had kicked against the burly man, his hands swiped in front of Aflra but found nothing to grab. He then decisively swiped downward. Aflra promptly retracted her leg and kicked against him again. In a series of 12 strikes, Aflra kicked out seven times, each kick evading the blade like a fluttering butterfly, hitting the assassin and preventing him from approaching. After the 12 strikes, the assassin was hit by seven kicks, one of which struck his vital spot, causing him to exhaust his strength.
Aflra fiercely closed the distance, slapped away the assassin's arms, and unleashed a flurry of seventeen punches, each carrying the force of the wind, penetrating to the bone and breaking all of the assassin's ribs. The assassin fell to the ground dead, and Aflra, panting heavily with trembling hands, could see the white bones in the torn flesh of her knuckles.
This was the most dangerous battle Aflra had ever experienced. It happened suddenly and ended abruptly, with the entire process lasting no more than half a minute. During this time, Aflra didn't even have time to draw her sword, and although she tried to use the Fear Technique several times, it was completely immune, and in the end, she relied entirely on her quick thinking and physical prowess to get through it. In order to quickly kill him, she fought so fiercely that the knuckles of her fists were exposed, revealing the intensity of the battle.
Her life value of 16 points dropped by half, and her injuries began to heal rapidly. Holding the two shocked little girls, Aflra leaned against a pillar, waiting for the chaos to end. Soon, a group of guards rushed in and stabilized the situation. A young married woman rushed over, tightly hugged the little girl who was with Aurora, and then thanked Aflra with red eyes. Aflra was covered in blood, and a burly man lay on the ground. After calming down, how could she not know what had happened? She was filled with fear and gratitude towards Aflra.
In the end, James and Egasa still completed the ring exchange, smiling and accepting everyone's blessings, but the smile was somewhat stiff. Below the stage, Gelfant lowered his head, burying his face in the shadows. A moment later, he raised his head again, still the elegant noble.
Subsequently, the wedding banquet ended hastily. Those who stayed were all James's close confidants. "Oliver, you lead the people to seal the entire city." "Jack, you go personally and eradicate the Blood Blade completely, and don't let anyone who has anything to do with the Blood Blade go."
Oliver's face changed dramatically upon hearing this, and he was about to say something but was stopped by Jack with a look. Today was really too dangerous. These assassins were the infamous Blood Blade. Under such circumstances, James almost died at their hands, how could he not vent his anger?
Especially when Jack found the body of the burly assassin, he was sweating profusely. This burly assassin was the signature of the Blood Blade—the Berserker Assassin, a true master assassin who had never failed. The Berserker Assassin usually had the same physique as ordinary people, and his face was different every time he appeared. Once he started to act, his muscles would swell, turning into an inhuman form, possessing extraordinary strength and speed.
The Berserker Assassin took advantage of this characteristic to mix in, but fortunately, he met the even more formidable Aflra and was beaten to death by her, leading to the mission's failure. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable. This result made Jack both grateful and unbelievable. He never thought that Aflra's close combat ability would be so strong. You should know that a fully armed knight was once beaten to death by the Berserker Assassin with his bare hands, and this time, the Berserker Assassin not only carried weapons but also used the Blood Blade, but was still killed by the unarmed Aflra. Aflra's combat effectiveness can be imagined.
That night, squads of soldiers rushed into the slums, with flickering lights and screams. Some people wanted to rush out, but they were all stopped by the soldiers led by Oliver and were arrested. The next day, the Blood Blade's base in Anglas was eradicated. Dozens of people were tied to the gallows and hanged one by one in the downtown area. But this was not the end, and a bigger storm was brewing.