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A shot rang out.

A puff of white smoke billowed from the muzzle of the musket, and the lead bullet had already sliced ​​through the air, piercing the cavalry captain's skull.

The cavalry captain tilted his head back slightly.

He wore a helmet made of fine iron, which could easily deflect arrows aimed at his face.

However, it couldn't stop a bullet fired at close range straight at his face. Moreover, with Su Qing's own skill enhancement, the bullets he fired were not something ordinary enemies could withstand.

The lead bullet pierced through him with a dull thud, penetrating his skull. He fell to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The cavalry captain's eyes were still wide open, but there was no fear in them, only immense confusion.

He never understood why he was the one who died.

They're all human, they're all on the same side, and all it takes is killing one goblin to make things better for everyone.

Why?

But he will never have the right to know the answer to that question.

The entire battlefield was silent for a moment, then erupted into chaos.

The guards stirred, dozens of eyes fixed on Su Qing, their spears and shields unconsciously adjusting their direction.

But no one rushed up immediately.

Because in their eyes, Su Qing was a hero invited by the city lord, with extraordinary combat power.

The moment Su Qing fired her gun, Wang Yao stepped forward, his iron shield positioned in front of him, completely protecting Su Qing and Selena behind him.

He didn't ask anything.

Wherever Su Qing's gun is pointed, that's where the enemy is; this is an unspoken understanding between them.

Arya Griffin, standing behind her, was stunned.

She held up the Griffin family's sword, its tip trembling as it pointed towards Su Qing's back, but she seemed to be frozen in place.

She opened her mouth, and the sound squeezed out of her throat, filled with obvious disbelief.

"What...what are you doing?"

Su Qing didn't turn around, her hands continuing to load bullets.

"Didn't you say I was a lackey?" He paused for a moment. "Sorry, I'm not a lackey. They all call me a hero."

Arya unconsciously lowered the trembling sword in her hand, her expression changing from shock to confusion.

"I don't understand. You were clearly hired by my father, so why...?"

"There's no reason why," Su Qing interrupted her, her tone light and relaxed. "It's just that I find your side of the house more pleasing to the eye."

Only he knew the real reason.

They weren't hired to be heroes; they were merely pawns used to kill.

It was also a knife that was very likely to be disposed of along with the other items.

A great city lord must not have dirty stories spread about him.

Some things have a shiny exterior but are rotten inside, while others are ugly but have a pure heart.

He turned his head and glanced at Wang Yao beside him.

Wang Yao felt Su Qing's gaze and said in a muffled voice from behind his mask:

"Su-zai, why are you looking at me like that?"

"Because you're ugly."

"..."

Wang Yao shrugged, but the shield remained unmoved.

"Alright, I'll only be responsible for fighting, the rest is up to you."

Su Qing was silent for a moment, then said, "Aren't we goblins just like everyone else?"

Wang Yao was stunned for a moment.

"What?"

"We're human, Su-zai, are you hallucinating?"

Selena was the first to come to her senses.

Goblin means enemy of Redstone Castle.

She stepped half a step out from behind Su Qing, facing the guards still surrounded, her voice clear and bright.

"Your captain is dead."

"Put down your weapons and leave now, we won't pursue you."

Her tone was not threatening; she was simply stating the facts.

But no one moved.

More than thirty guards stood still, spears raised and shields gripped tightly.

The crowd stirred slightly, but remained standing still.

Selena's smile faded, and she turned her head to look at Su Qing.

"Captain, something's wrong."

Su Qing noticed it too.

Thirty soldiers, having just witnessed their commander being shot in the head, shouldn't have reacted like this.

They either run away because their morale is too low, or they seek revenge in anger.

But these people stood still, neither attacking nor fleeing, as if they were waiting for something.

Su Qing narrowed his eyes and scanned the surrounding woods.

"Prepare for battle."

His voice wasn't loud, but Wang Yao and Selena got into the zone at the same time.

Wang Yao placed the iron shield in front of him, planted his feet firmly on the ground, and lowered his center of gravity slightly.

Selena retreated to Su Qing's side and behind, her hand already touching the pink leather bag at her waist.

A sound came from the woods.

It was the sound of footsteps, neat and rhythmic footsteps.

The bushes were parted, and rows of soldiers emerged from the woods.

Unlike the previous guards, these soldiers wore heavier armor and carried more exquisite spears; as they marched, the clanging of their armor plates sounded like a rain of iron.

Su Qing glanced at the crowd and counted at least two hundred people.

This number, plus the guards waiting here, is exactly equivalent to the entire military force of Red Stone City.

The soldiers who surged in completely surrounded the camp.

Then, a passage was made in the middle of the crowd.

A tall, strong black horse strode out, with a fully armed man sitting on its back.

Su Qing recognized the person who came: the good city lord of Red Stone City, City Lord Griffin.

He was wearing a thick full set of plate armor, and his whole aura was sharp, like a blade that couldn't wait to be drawn.

He pulled on the reins, a long sword engraved with the clan emblem hanging at his waist, and slowly walked to the front of the battle.

Lord Griffin's gaze first fell on the cavalry captain's corpse, but he showed no anger or surprise.

He simply sighed, then looked up at Su Qing.

"Mr. Su Qing."

I originally thought you were a smart person.

"But, I didn't expect you to be a little too clever."

Su Qing looked at Griffin on horseback, then glanced at the densely packed soldiers all around.

Everything was as he had anticipated.

From beginning to end, the city lord was never gambling that he would help him kill people.

He didn't care what choice Su Qing made at all.

Because no matter which side you choose, there will only be one result.

Su Qing chose to stand on his side, kill his ignorant daughter, and then deal with these outsiders herself, and everything would be fine.

If not, then he will do it himself.

History books always tell only one story: the hero who fought the monster was bewitched by the monster and defected in the face of battle.

The great city lord Griffin intervened in time, eliminating both the bewitched hero and the monsters that were threatening humanity.

History is always written by the victors.

Su Qing looked at Griffin's calm and experienced face, and a smile appeared on her lips.

"If I'm not mistaken, even if I follow the city lord's arrangements, I will still be unable to escape death."

Lord Griffin did not answer the question.

His gaze passed over Su Qing and landed on the familiar figure in front of the tent.

Father and daughter looked into each other's eyes.

There was no warmth or sadness in Griffin's eyes, only a firm determination to get everything back on track as soon as possible.

He withdrew his gaze, slowly drew his longsword, the blade gleaming brightly in the blazing sun.

"All troops, listen to my command!"

"Leave no one alive!"