Epic Of The Demonic Sage

The return to the Inanis Mansion was a quick and hasty affair. A separate carriage was arranged for Bordeaux and the three Masked Legion mercenaries to transport them.

Along the way, there was still an uneasy and tense atmosphere in the air, both the Viscountess and Kiana were stressed beyond relief and it showed in their faces.

"How are you remaining calm, Young Lord Asher?" The Viscountess asked.

"We've already apprehended him and so most of our job is done already. Or at least the hardest part is accomplished." Lucius pointed out. "Naturally, I can already expect some resistance from this Mad Blade, but that cannot be avoided."

"Speaking of which… how do you know of this criminal's identity?" Viscountess Blackshield asked.

'This was one of the questions that I'd hoped the Viscountess wouldn't ask me, but I've already prepared an answer beforehand.' Lucius thought as he cleared his throat.

"You know that one of the things that I've started is the rehabilitation center, Viscountess and the reduction of the crime rate. Thus, it was also in my efforts to achieve those things that I took it upon myself to also research criminals that pose a significant threat and risk from achieving my goals. I did not expect that such a person would actually arrive in the Inanis territory, but I was mistaken." Lucius said.

"I see. That makes sense." Viscountess Blackshield said with a soft sigh. "I really haven't done many efforts into keeping up with such news myself."

"Do not worry about it, Viscountess Blackshield. Concern yourself more with resting for now." Lucius said with a kind smile.

"Thank you, I will. Though when the Healer Delia arrives?" Viscountess Blackshield turned to Kiana questioningly.

"Yes that is her name."

"Well, have her prioritize those guards who were attacked by Bordeaux. They are in a much more dangerous state than I am. Compared to what they experienced, mine is only a scratch."

"Thank you, Viscountess but you need not worry. There are also other availability healers we can turn to." Kiana reassured and tried for a smile.

When they arrived at the Inanis Mansion, the Masked Mercenary stepped out and brought Bordeaux the Mad Blade who was still passed out completely.

"Here at last," the Viscountess said with a soft sigh. The adrenaline from her body had reached its climax and some exhaustion was now making its way to her body.

"Bring him to our underground dungeon." Kiana ordered one of the guards to lead the way for the Masked Legion mercenaries.

Lucius hadn't exactly familiarized himself with the whole layout of the mansion and was thankful for her taking charge and lead, but Kiana was about to get some rest as well.

"We have already informed the Count and Countess of the incident." One of the guards said. "They are on their way here."

"Okay." Kiana said.

"Asher!" Countess Lita rushed towards Lucius and quickly engulfed him in a hug. "Are you okay? Where are the healers? Did we already summon them?"

"They are on their way here as we speak, Countess." Kiana replied.

"Good. Good." Countess Lita was pale faced when she looked at Viscountess Blackshield's arm.

"Count and Countess." Viscountess Blackshield nodded respectfully.

"You have injured yourself." Count Gabriel said with some surprise in his voice.

Viscountess Blackshield smiled. "I'd rather be the one to get attacked than your son."

"You have my gratitude, Viscountess. May I perhaps request that I thank you properly at another time? There is this situation that needs to be tend to." Count Gabriel replied. He spoke in a calm and modulated voice, but there was a tightness in his expression and tone that said that he was only keeping himself restrained.

"You do not have to worry, Count Gabriel."

"Thank you. Captain Donald?"

Captain Donald was just right behind the two nobles and inclined his head. "Yes, Count?"

"Summon all of your guards and put the entire city in a lockdown. We will not lift this until we have discovered the reason for this attack."

"Of course."

Captain Donald didn't even need to relay it to his subordinates. The ones who were present already made their way back up to the mansion to pursue the man's orders and accomplish it.

"With that finished, it's time to begin the interrogation. Viscountess would you like to retire first?"

"She wishes to be here, father." Lucius replied.

"Very well… Countess?" Count Gabriel glanced down at his wife.

Countess Lita was pale, but she shook her head firmly. "I will remain here. The fact that someone tried to attack Asher again is completely unacceptable."

The first time that Asher was attacked by the assassin, Countess Lita and Kiana were nowhere to be found when they were needed, now they had the intention of sticking around.

"Alright."

Bordeaux the Mad Blade was bounded properly in the interrogation room. The Masked Legion were present as Count Gabriel, Lucius and Viscountess stepped inside.

Kiana stuck with Countess Lita, but they were able to observe the situation from afar.

"Wake him up." Count Gabriel sternly said.

"Yes, Count." Captain Donald nodded to one of his guards who quickly threw a bucket of cold water at the man.

It took a couple of minutes, but Bordeaux eventually woke up and stared in confusion. His head that was bleeding early from being smashed with the armored boot of a Lost had mostly stopped, but unlike the others, he wasn't actually tended to properly.

Bordeaux let out a groan. His vision adjusted until he saw the people in front of him and noticed their icy and intimidating stares.

The Mad Blade should have been scared, but instead he broke into laughter and rolled his head back lightly, smacking it against the wall.

"Ahahaha! I have been captured!" Bordeaux grinned wildly. "Who knocked me out? They got me in surprise, but if I fought them again, they wouldn't get a chance to do it twice. Where are they? Who was it? Was it you? Or you?"

"Enough." Count Gabriel's stern voice cut into the room. "You will cooperate with us or face the consequences."

"Haha!"