My older sister is a villainous rich girl

"Lord Bulwer."

His thoughts were interrupted by a question raised by his subordinate.

Johnny asked in a low but curious voice, "Didn't they worry about being spied on by outsiders when they chose to build their camp in such a sunken location?"

He also stood on tiptoe, cupped his fingers in front of his eyes, and gazed into the distance, imitating Bulwer.

As he said, they easily bypassed the pre-positioned guards and found this scouting spot with a good view.

“Their real secret is not where we can see it.” Bulwer lowered the monocular telescope he had raised and stomped his foot on the grass.

"And underground."

Johnny was slightly taken aback.

……

A massive explosion suddenly erupted, destroying everything in the room and sending thick smoke billowing from the windows.

From the outside, several dark figures filed out of the building's windows, startling the other gang members.

"Sound the alarm!" someone shouted in a panic.

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, the alarm bell erected in the middle of the camp was pulled hard.

The hammer struck the inner metal wall back and forth, producing a rapid and sharp sound.

"Who exactly are you?"

Bernard, the mission target, kept his gaze fixed on the long, flowing black-haired mage following closely behind him.

...With such immense power, one could not possibly be an unknown individual.

“Me?” Wayne summoned a staff and pointed it into the distance.

Chains resembling fire serpents emerged from the six-pointed star that appeared behind him, sealing off all of Bernard's escape routes.

"Since you have asked so sincerely, I will mercifully tell you."

He said in a deep voice, "I am Aikos."

Upon hearing the name, Bernard was momentarily confused, then his pupils dilated instantly.

A gust of wind outside had sobered him up considerably.

"So it's Lady Aikos... Just as rumored." He stopped running and landed on an open space in the center of the gang's headquarters.

Wayne also stepped lightly onto the top of the log that was more than ten meters high and had a siren hanging from it.

Many gang members who ran out of the building upon hearing the alarm held their breath and dared not move when they saw this scene.

Bernard looked around and saw familiar faces. His exceptional memory and the extra time and effort he had invested allowed him to remember the face of every gang member and when they joined.

And then there's the entire camp that I've built up bit by bit beneath my feet.

These are all the fruits of my hard work and painstaking efforts over the decades.

Is it going to vanish overnight?

Chapter 235 Then I'll have to accept it.

Looking at all this, memories of our shared struggles in the past were stirred and surfaced in my mind.

Bernard laughed, as if it were ironic. "Actually, I knew all along that this day would come sooner or later in this line of work."

He said, "I just didn't expect it to be so fast."

"...Isn't that obvious?" Wayne said speechlessly. "What unexpected thing could possibly make them wait until you're all ready before coming?"

Bernard stared at him and asked, "Sir, have you already joined the city guard?"

"Yes."

Wayne nodded. "If you surrender, you'll suffer less."

The intertwined, cage-like chains of fire began to shrink inward, and Bernard had no chance of escape.

however--

"Ha." Bernard's eyes reflected the firelight that was so close at hand.

A line of bright red blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

“Working for them will only lead to a bad end,” he mumbled.

After saying this, he collapsed to his knees as if he had lost his footing, coughing up mouthfuls of blood.

Wayne frowned.

"You want to commit suicide? Our orders are only to arrest you." He said calmly. "As long as you don't resist, I won't do anything to you."

"Hahaha..." Bernard laughed loudly, his hands bracing against the solid ground.

"Even if I don't die here today, I won't survive!"

This once-powerful gang leader now looked as pathetic as a dying stray dog ​​lying by the roadside, with blood and tears streaming from his eyes.

"I... am not... willing..."

Curled up in a ball, Bernard coughed violently twice more before his head relaxed—

He lost consciousness.

Standing atop the alarm bell, Wayne silently gazed at his body, seemingly lost in thought.

After a moment, he sighed and waved his hand to dispel the cage of flames.

"Lady Exos!"

Thomas and Vera also dealt with the other three who had been injured by Wayne's large-scale AOE attack and returned to his side.

This operation was much easier than they had imagined.

With these leaders already incapacitated, ordinary people who couldn't use magic dared not act recklessly in their presence, and all obediently crouched down with their hands behind their heads.

After all, it's your own life.

Of course, this only describes the situation in the center of the camp.

Some of the underlings from the outer circle, seeing that things were not going well, took advantage of the chaos to escape, and Wayne didn't bother with them.

"Tell the others to join us."

According to the original plan, the attack should have been a pincer movement from three sides, with Bulwer himself providing support.

But Aikos's knife was so sharp that it was over before the others even had a chance to make a move.

Thomas took a cylindrical device out of his pocket, aimed it at the dark night sky, and pulled the fuse below.

A beam of light rose into the sky and floated for a long time before slowly fading away.

……

Upon seeing Bernard, who had been confirmed dead, and the other three unconscious, Bulwer breathed a sigh of relief.

The result was much better than I had expected.

"We owe this all to Lady Exos," he said, full of praise.

With these results, we have accomplished enough to satisfy our mission.

He asked in a very friendly manner, "Does Your Excellency have time tonight?"

Wien felt a chill run down his spine as a burly man stared intently at him.

But Bulwer quickly dispelled his doubts.

“I told you before that I wanted to introduce you to someone,” he said formally.

Wayne glanced at his face, saw his serious attitude, and nodded indifferently, replying, "Okay."

After a rough cleanup, the city guards will take over the area immediately.

By tomorrow morning, the name of the "Red Rose Squad" will probably resound throughout the entire capital.

He looked around again, then followed Bulwer away.

"Your Excellency Aikos".

Riding in a very unassuming carriage, after taking a long detour, Wayne and Bulwer arrived at a manor.

Upon seeing their destination in the distance, Bulwer, who had been acting mysteriously the whole time, finally revealed some information.

"Please do not reveal my other identity later. You are about to meet... a very important person."

"This was a precious opportunity that I obtained after much negotiation."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "While there may be other opportunities for you, I believe this will be a meeting that benefits all of us."

Wayne raised an eyebrow and gave a noncommittal "hmm".

During the operation just now, he actually sensed that the gang leader's death was so swift and decisive, as if there was another hidden story behind it.

He recalled the previous commander-in-chief of the city guard.

However, since Bulwer didn't bring it up, he didn't want to say anything more.

After pausing for a moment outside the manor, the gate slowly opened, and the carriage drove straight in.

After getting off the carriage, Wayne looked up at the exquisite three-story pavilion in front of him.

Judging from the building's exterior alone, one can tell that it cost a fortune.

Beside the carriage, a maid bowed and greeted them before leading Bulwer and Echo inside.

As soon as Wayne stepped into the building, he saw a familiar face.

Yes, Mrs. Cherry, whom I met briefly at the art exhibition.

Could it be that the person Bulwer was talking about is...?

With a smile on her face, she stood solemnly at the entrance to the living room, her gaze quickly settling on Aikos.

Mrs. Cherry paused slightly, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes.

"This must be Miss Aikos, right?"

Wayne's temple throbbed.

“Just call me Exos,” he said somewhat stiffly.

Mrs. Cherry was not offended and walked over to him affectionately, taking his hand in hers.

Touching her smooth skin felt like a wet, cold snake crawling across his skin. Wayne felt goosebumps rise on his skin and desperately wanted to shake her off.

However, in order not to break off relations right from the start, he suppressed his discomfort.

"Then I shall accept it without hesitation."

Mrs. Cherry smiled as if she were very familiar with someone.

"I had heard rumors about you, Aikos, long before this, and I've long admired you..."

"This is the first time my idol has ever visited my home, and I can't miss this opportunity to get close to the person I admire," she said sweetly.

Wayne didn't know what to say, and his expression was stiff.

Fortunately, Bulwer came to his rescue.

“Ahem…” Bulwer coughed twice and said, “Mrs. Cherry, let us meet the gentleman first, and then we can get to know Lady Echo after we’ve finished our business.”

Mrs. Cherry's beautiful eyes flickered. "That's true."

She didn't let go of Wayne, still holding his hand affectionately, and turned to walk upstairs.

"Please come with me, gentlemen."

Chapter 236 Aikos's First Meeting with His Majesty the King

Wien was led by Mrs. Cherry up to the second floor of the exquisitely crafted attic.

Turning the corner of the stairs, you'll find a lavishly decorated, winding corridor with brightly lit lighting on both sides and glittering gilded fixtures everywhere.

“Since you two have important matters to attend to, please forgive my lack of hospitality,” Mrs. Cherry said, gently knocking on a door at the end of the corridor.