"Luo Wei, you dare!"

Troy's sword fell swiftly, and a wide-eyed head rolled on the ground, only to be flicked by his sword to land in front of Axina.

"Ah—"

Axina screamed shrilly.

Blood splattered, spraying the walls and ground. The warm blood steamed slightly, quickly dissipating in the cool autumn breeze.

Troy was undoubtedly a skilled executioner. Despite being the killer, not a single drop of blood stained his clothes.

Only a trace of blood remained on his silver blade, which he wiped away with a cloth, making it disappear with a light touch.

Axina's piercing scream attracted a large crowd.

Vina stood at the alley entrance, her face pale. Behind her was a group of equally pallid noble ladies, and a squad of city guards rushed past them, surrounding both ends of the alley.

"What happened here?"

A soldier with a bushy yellow beard stepped into the circle, looking gravely at the wide-eyed head on the ground.

"Who killed this man?"

Axina was still in shock. Vina immediately pointed to Luo Wei on the rooftop: "It was her! She ordered her guard to kill him!"

The bearded soldier looked up at Luo Wei: "Miss, could you please explain why you did this?"

"Of course," Luo Wei answered gently, then extended her hand downward. "Troy, bring me down."

Troy sheathed his sword and swiftly brought her down, placing her as far as possible from the shattered bottle and the corpse.

The bearded soldier's eyes widened in shock at Troy's skill.

"Sir," Luo Wei still covered her face with a handkerchief, lowering her eyes and sniffling, "I'm sorry, I was so frightened that I ordered my guard to kill him."

Her eyelashes trembled like a fluttering butterfly. Her fingers gripped the handkerchief slightly, her jade-like skin seeming as fragile as crystal.

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The soldier's voice immediately softened, fearing to frighten this delicate and beautiful young lady.

"Don't be afraid, miss. As long as we're here, no one can harm you. Could you tell us what happened?" the bearded soldier said righteously. "Please tell us. We are just law enforcers, and we will ensure justice for you!"

Luo Wei lowered her handkerchief, revealing a grateful smile.

"Thank you, sir. Your words have put me at ease."

She glanced cautiously at Troy behind her: "It happened like this: I accidentally entered this alley and got lost. Then I encountered a lecherous thug."

"My guard arrived in time to stop him, but unexpectedly, he took out a strange bottle of wine. It's over there," Luo Wei pointed at the broken bottle nearby. "My guard was very angry, saying he was trying to poison us."

"Sir, he must be a habitual offender. Who knows how many people he has harmed like this? I was so scared at that moment, so I... I just..."

"I understand, completely understand," the bearded soldier said indignantly. "Such a villain indeed deserves death. You did well, miss!"

However, he didn't just take Luo Wei's word for it. He ordered one of his men to examine the bottle.

The soldier ran back in horror to report: "Sir, it's a bottle of wine mixed with succubus blood. It's very potent!"

Upon hearing this, the bearded soldier looked at Luo Wei with pity: "Miss, your suspicion was correct. This man was using a vile poison. He must be a habitual offender who tried to take advantage of you after seeing your beauty."

"Rest assured, neither you nor your guard are guilty. In fact, you should be commended by the city of Siria. We thank you for eliminating such a despicable thug for us."

Luo Wei's tears turned to a smile: "Really, sir? Thank you so much. You are truly a just man."

The bearded soldier said solemnly: "Thank you for your praise, kind miss. You and your guard may leave now. We'll take care of the cleanup here."

"Wait," Vina suddenly stepped forward, "Sir, I suspect this matter isn't so simple."

"Sir, haven't you noticed anything suspicious? How would a common thug have succubus wine? That potion isn't cheap, and he dared to lust after a noble lady. Don't you find that strange?"

The bearded soldier indeed showed a doubtful expression: "Are you suggesting that someone instructed this thug's actions?"

"Exactly. I suspect someone wanted to harm my dear classmate," Vina looked at Luo Wei. "Luo Wei, isn't that right?"

"Oh my," Luo Wei covered her mouth in shock, on the verge of tears. "Is that so? Someone wanted to harm me?"

Vina's features twisted for a moment. Damn this bitch, acting all weak here, as if she wasn't the one who just ordered a killing!

Not wanting to look at that affected face any longer, she turned her head and looked at Axina with a sardonic smile.

"Axina, you invited me out today and specifically brought me to this alley. You wouldn't happen to know something about this, would you?"

A deep chill flashed in Axina's eyes. Her nails dug into her palms as she quickly put on an innocent expression: "Vina, how can you say such things? You were the one who called me out!"

She looked at Vina with a hurt expression, as if betrayed by a friend, and staggered backward. Then, clutching her skirt, she turned to the bearded soldier with teary eyes: "Sir, I really don't know how things turned out like this."

She smiled bitterly and said: "Since Vina suspects me, you can investigate me. I have nothing to defend. I'm heartbroken to learn that my friend is this kind of person."

"Axina, have you no shame!" Vina roared with a contorted face. "You make it sound like I did it! Clearly, this was all your plan. Stop acting like an innocent person, you despicable snake!"

Vina was nearly mad with anger. Damn it, they're all such good actors, none of them are decent, bitches, shameless!

Axina lowered her head, saying in despair: "Yes, I did it all. Sir, arrest me. Don't investigate my friends."

"Sir, look, she admitted it!" Vina's heart leaped with joy as she pointed at Axina, laughing wildly. "You vicious woman, you finally admitted that you did it!"

"Sir, now you know, right? That thug was her guard. She planned all of this. She even gathered a group of beggars, saying they should all violate Luo Wei. They're probably nearby!"

"Quickly arrest her and interrogate her thoroughly!"

Vina's voice was shrill and thin, making the bearded soldier frown deeply.

After she finished, however, he didn't order Axina's arrest. Instead, he looked at the group behind Vina: "Tell me, who actually called you here?"

These noble ladies, still in shock, answered in confusion when they heard the soldier's question: "Vina called us here."

The bearded soldier's sharp gaze turned to Vina: "Miss, do you have anything else to say?"

Vina glared at them angrily, then explained to the soldier: "Axina called me first, and then I called them."

Realizing this explanation didn't clear her suspicion, she had a sudden inspiration and defended herself: "If I had done it, why would I have asked them to call you here?"

Axina covered her mouth, sobbing: "Wuu... So you had planned to frame me all along?"

"Shut up, you damn bitch!" Vina sidestepped and turned, stomping her feet furiously as she roared at Axina, her expression as ferocious as a rakshasa demon.

To be continued