ushernet Chapter 69 - 69: Wanted
Chapter 69 - 69: Wanted
The disarray at home was clearly not the work of thieves, but rather appeared to be an act of vengeance or fury.
Charles' parents were frequently away, engaged in freight business, leading simple social lives that hardly warranted enmities. Charles speculated that his recent killing of Robert and offense towards Thomas during his ordeal might have provoked the two families, though he wasn't sure which was responsible.
"They haven't found me yet, and they won't just let this go," Charles mused, peering cautiously through the window at several unfamiliar figures near the entrance of the complex.
Reluctantly glancing back at his home, now reduced to ruins, Charles clenched his fist, his nails digging into his skin. Although the old house was modest and of little monetary value to the present-day Charles, it held the memories of his childhood.
Now, someone had destroyed those memories.
"I will make them pay a hundred, a thousand times over for today's grievance," Charles muttered coldly, a murderous intent rising in his eyes.
With a swift movement, he ducked into the bathroom and activated his skill, [darkness cloak], vanishing into the shadows in the blink of an eye.
Shortly after his disappearance, a series of rapid footsteps echoed up the stairs, and the door was kicked open with a loud bang. Several men wielding psychic weapons swiftly entered.
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Given Charles's unusually discreet attire earlier, it was hard for Lily not to worry that he might be in some sort of trouble.
Charles took a bite of the steak, which was delicious and thoughtfully pre-cut by Lily.
After a moment of silence, Charles looked up at Lily, his expression serious: "During the training, I killed Robert. Now his father, Sly, has put a bounty of 5 gold coins on my head on the dark web."
Clatter!
Lily's utensils dropped upon hearing this, her pupils trembled slightly, and her eyes filled with disbelief as she stared at Charles.
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