Chapter 76: Answer

Chapter 76: Answer

Inside the violent tornado, Viscount Stratford was like a helpless leaf blown down by a gale, liable to be torn to pieces at any moment.

In this state, he could not make any response at all, let alone open his mouth to speak. He could only rely on the powerful body of a Disciplinary Paladin to hold on bitterly, hoping that he would not lose an arm or a head inside the terrifying hurricane.

He had originally thought that this hunt had already succeeded, that Trissy was about to be captured, and he was absolutely certain the other party had no helpers. Because of that, his attention had been focused on Shermane. Who could have known that he would suddenly become prey again, falling into a trap that had no warning whatsoever?

Seeing the tornado begin to weaken and sensing that he had only taken a degree of damage from the impacts without suffering any fatal wounds, Viscount Stratford hurriedly tried to control his body in preparation for the battle that might follow.

At that moment, a sharp pain suddenly pierced his head, as though a keen dagger had stabbed inside and stirred several times.

This sensation was both familiar and unfamiliar to Viscount Stratford, because although he had never personally experienced it, he had “tested” it on many targets and observed their reactions.

It was one of the Beyonder abilities he had once used most proficiently:

Psychic Piercing!

Bang!

Viscount Stratford, who had been attacked and had failed to adjust his body’s state, slammed heavily into the ground. The copper-green cross fell several meters away with a clang.

Thud, thud, thud. Carrying the Icy Blade, Xio strode forward in a charging posture, rushing toward Viscount Stratford, who was struggling blankly and attempting to stand.

Before Xio had charged out, Fors had already skillfully flipped Leymano’s Travels, opening it to a textured page that resembled parchment.

As her fingers slid, the shadows that had reappeared around Viscount Stratford came alive, condensing into black chains that wrapped around the target ring after ring, binding him firmly in place.

Viscount Stratford had just recovered somewhat and regained a measure of clarity. Before he had time to select the target of punishment and forbid something to a certain degree, he once again lost his freedom. Even the position of his mouth was bound by a shadow chain.

Abyss Shackles!

Abyss Shackles, a mid-sequence Beyonder power originating from the Sanguine or Moon pathway!

After using this Beyonder ability once, Fors had taken quite a liking to it and found it very practical. Afterward, she had spent some pounds and asked Mr. Moon, who had already become a viscount, to record it again.

Bang!

At this moment, Viscount Stratford suddenly erupted with strength surpassing his previous level, snapping the shadow chains around him inch by inch.

He had designated the “restraints” around him as the target of punishment!

But by then, Xio had already charged before him like a steam locomotive moving at high speed and thrust out that transparent three-edged dagger.

With a soft pfft, the Icy Blade stabbed into the target’s lower abdomen.

Viscount Stratford’s body stiffened again. His gaze turned dull, and he seemed to become an ice sculpture.

Xio released her grip, leaving the Icy Blade inserted in the court guard captain’s stomach, as though intending for the “wraith” possibly contained in the weapon to continue “possessing” the target and forcefully control him.

Immediately afterward, she swung her arm, clenched her fist, and struck Viscount Stratford beneath the ear with a bang.

Under the double blow, Viscount Stratford fainted without even making a sound. His rigid body collapsed once more.

After completing that strike, Xio left her back to Fors, directly crossing past Viscount Stratford—whose abdomen still held the swaying Icy Blade—and rushing toward Shermane, who remained seated on the wooden crate.

Fors again flipped through Leymano’s…