The Deadly Assassin Robin
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Robin shook his head with a dry laugh. "The bigger picture? Sure, I'll believe that. Go on."
Benjamin nodded bitterly, pouring Robin a cup of tea.
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"The higher-ups have their challenges. There are countless domestic and international relationships to navigate-far more complex than we could ever imagine."
"With both the Dragon Lord and the Young Lord Dragon mysteriously missing, and the nation's backbone, the Eight Great Royal Houses, in such turmoil, they were forced to tread carefully."
"After thorough deliberation, the central leadership of the time decided to shelve the matter temporarily."
"They wanted to avoid a potentially chaotic situation, so they classified the incident under the highest level of secrecy, locking it away in the national intelligence archives."
"They also issued strict orders prohibiting anyone involved in the investigation from revealing anything about the Dragon Manor massacre."
"If you hadn't asked about this, Master Ramsey, I wouldn't have said a word-not even on my deathbed. Revealing it could very well trigger an unpredictable disaster."
"For the past twenty years, the Draconia leadership hasn't uttered a single word about Dragon Manor. Their concern has always been that something might happen between the Seven Great Royal Houses and the Dragon Palace."
"If that had occurred, we'd have descended into chaos long ago."
"But now, it seems their worries were misplaced."
"From what I know, these years of silence have only bred suspicion and division among the Seven Great Royal Houses."
"Each house believes that someone orchestrated this massacre from the shadows."
"They suspect someone exploited the absence of the Dragon Lord, the Young Lord Dragon, and the Twelve Great Warriors of Dragon Soul, along with the gaps in communication between the Eight Great Royal Houses, to strike at Dragon Manor. The goal? To incite internal conflict and reap the rewards of the chaos."
"But no one has come forward to voice these suspicions."
"On the surface, each Royal House appears calm and unbothered."
"In reality, they've been secretly investigating the conspiracy behind the Dragon Manor incident."
"Yet, after twenty years, they've uncovered no definitive answers."
"Master Ramsey, I know for a fact that neither the Dragon Palace nor the Seven Great Royal Houses have ever stopped investigating or tracking this case."
"Afterward, I resigned from my position as Deputy Director of the Inspectorate. This decision was both my own and in line with the wishes of the Draconia leadership."
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"I'm insignificant compared to the Eight Kings. Someone like me-low-ranking and lacking status-isn't suited to meddle in high-level matters."
"Still, I've never been able to let go of the Dragon Manor massacre."
"That's why, for the past twenty years, I've been secretly investigating it on my own."noveldrama
"This nationwide Go tournament? Placing a qualifying round in Southmere wasn't a coincidence-it was intentional."
Robin raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Southmere? Did you find something there linked to the Dragon Manor massacre?"
Benjamin gave a slight nod. "Not the full answer, but a clue. Back then, the 100 elite members of the Golden Dragon Guard, led by the Young Lord Dragon, vanished mysteriously at Mistveil Manor on Southmere's western edge." "When I was investigating the case, there was a detail I noticed but didn't document."
"Those 100 elite soldiers were accompanying the Young Lord Dragon on a mission to Southmere's borderlands. Their objective was to eliminate foreign drug lords who had infiltrated and killed our border troops and civilians." "But as soon as they entered Mistveil Manor, the 100 elites simply vanished."
"One of the Twelve Great Warriors of the Dragon Soul, Franco Whalen, received a summons from the Young Lord Dragon and immediately rushed to Southmere."
"After meeting with the Young Lord Dragon, General Whalen returned swiftly to Brighton."
"It was only after Franco's return to Brighton that the Dragon Token was orally relayed to Levi under the Young Lord Dragon's command."
"After delivering the order, Franco disappeared from Brighton," Benjamin continued. "I searched for him for years, only to learn recently that he's been living in a village near Mistveil Manor this whole time." "From what I've gathered, his life there hasn't been good. He's been bedridden for over a decade."
"This time, I came specifically to meet him in person. I believe that once we find General Whalen, we might finally make some breakthroughs on the unresolved questions from back then." Robin glanced at Benjamin. "Mr. Shorts, when do you plan to leave?"
Benjamin checked the time. "I've been conducting this investigation in secret. I don't want anyone else to know about it. I was planning to head out after the tournament concludes this afternoon."
Robin stood up decisively. "Hand the tournament duties over to the vice president. I'll go with you to Mistveil Manor right now. Let's meet this Franco, one of the Twelve Great Warriors of the Dragon Soul." Ferell drove Robin and Benjamin to Mistveil Manor, arriving after an hour and a half.
The village lay on the outskirts of Southmere, nestled at the foot of the northern mountain range surrounding Mistveil Manor. The area was picturesque, with clear streams, lush greenery, and a serene
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atmosphere. From a distance, it looked like an idyllic retreat untouched by the outside world.
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In earlier years, the region remained undeveloped, with the villagers living a lifestyle decades behind the more prosperous areas of Draconia. However, in recent years, investors have taken an interest in the area's natural beauty and began developing tourism projects. Most of these ventures didn't last, but eventually, the locals found success running their enterprises.
Rumors suggested that beyond the legitimate tourism offerings, the area secretly hosted gambling dens, underground fighting arenas, and nightclubs. These activities brought in waves of visitors, transforming the once-tranquil village into a bustling, chaotic hub. When they reached the edge of the village, Ferell stopped the car and approached some villagers to ask for Franco's location. Strangely, the mere mention of Franco's name made the villagers hurriedly walk away, unwilling to answer.
This peculiar reaction left the group puzzled.
"Mr. Shorts, how exactly did your sources confirm General Whalen's residence here?" Robin asked.
Benjamin seemed equally perplexed. "Two years ago, someone I sent out reported that General Whalen was living here. Unfortunately, I couldn't come to verify it at the time."
He hesitated before adding, "To be honest, several factions have been monitoring me for years. I've had to maintain this appearance of inactivity just to evade their attention."
"Among those watching me are likely members of the Seven Great Royal Houses and individuals involved in the Dragon Manor massacre. They're following me to catch any sign of my investigation. I've had to tread carefully to avoid exposing myself or putting others in danger." Benjamin then pulled out a folded map from his pocket. "My source marked this location on a map. According to it, General Whalen resides at the northernmost edge of Mistveil Manor. Master Ramsey, take a look."
Robin handed the map to Ferell. "Drive us there, following this address."
Fifteen minutes later, they arrived at the marked spot.
Before them stood a solitary, run-down hut.
Robin frowned at the sight. "General Whalen, one of the Twelve Great Warriors of the Dragon Soul, is living here?"
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