Chapter 853 The Poison of the Soul-Capturing Parasite

For a moment, Nigel stood frozen, unsure of how to react.

He hadn't expected Robin to point fingers at him.

However, Nigel didn't explode in anger.

Instead, he maintained a neutral expression, observing how the situation would develop.

He still wasn't sure if Robin's actions were a direct accusation or just a diversion.

Mike, equally taken aback, hesitated for a long while before finally replying, "Master Ramsey, I dare not speak out of turn.

"Lord Westeria holds a position of great authority, far beyond one like me to make any assumptions."

"It's fine, speak freely," Robin said indifferently. "Tell us exactly what you think!"

Mike paused for a moment and said, "Alright, since you insist, Master Ramsey, I'll speak plainly

"There was a high possibility that your deduction was correct, but there could be unforeseen Complications during the transmission of orders among the seven Orderly Officers. "However, if you are asking for evidence to pinpoint who was behind the delayed reinforcement that night, I have none to offer."

Rhett shot Nigel a strange look.

Before Mike could finish, he darkened his expression and said, "Nigel, give me a straight answer. Did you have something to do with this?"

"Hmph! You're full of nonsense!" Nigel snorted.

"When I followed the Dragon Lord into battle years ago, I swore an oath that if I ever betrayed him, I would be struck by lightning and never find rest in death if I did! "Rhett, others might suspect me, but you... you old fool what gives you the right to doubt me?"

Before Nigel could continue, Robin spoke up again, "Captain Riverson, do you think Lord Southmere could be involved?"

Rhett froze briefly, then fell silent.

Jayden slammed his hand on the table, furious. "Rhett, you b*stard! For twenty years, I've believed you were responsible for the delayed reinforcements that night!

"All these years, you've been in cahoots with that sc*undrel Skylar, doing all kinds of shady deals!

"I strongly suspect that it was you who betrayed the Dragon Lord!"

Rhett was livid. "Jayden, what nonsense are you spouting!

"Skylar might be a villain, but I've always stood tall and never done anything dishonorable!

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"If you keep throwing groundless accusation, I'll make you regret it!"

Quinton quickly stepped forward, trying to mediate, but the argument only grew more intense.

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As all seven of them were embroiled in the argument, Robin shifted his gaze at the Mike standing before them.

A faint glimmer of satisfaction flickered in Mike's eyes,

Sensing the s@uation was escalating and about to spiral out of control, Levi rose quickly and interrupted. "Everyone, calm down! Master Ramsey is simply investigating; he hasn't decided who among you is responsible." At Levi's words, all seven of them fell silent, though each glared at the others with unspoken defiance in their eyes. The room fell into quiet once more.

Robin surveyed the room before continuing, "Captain Riverson, what's your take on what happened that night?

"You can say whatever in your mind. Here, it doesn't matter what rank or status anyone holds-only the truth matters!"

"Yes, Master Ramsey!" Mike bowed, then turned to the group and gave them a respectful nod. "Master Ramsey, my lords, after I delivered the orders that day, I returned to the Dragon Palace." Robin nodded. "I see. After you received the orders, you passed them along to the seven Orderly Officers. Where did General Whalen go?"

Mike responded without hesitation. "I encountered General Whalen on Dragon Manor Street. He..."

He suddenly stopped, and the room fell into an eerie silence.

After a brief pause, Mike awkwardly laughed. "Master Ramsey, my lords, I misspoke in my nervousness."

"Misspoke?" Robin raised an eyebrow. "Where did you make a mistake?"

"I-I didn't see General Whalen on the way back to the Dragon Palace," Mike quickly explained. "What I meant was, I intended to ask General Whalen about Young Lord Dragon's whereabouts." Robin pointed to Franco and asked, "General Whalen, did Captain Riverson misspeak? Is this the man you saw that day?"

Mike froze. "Franco?"

Only now did he notice the haggard, thin man sitting in the position of the Twelve Great Warriors of Dragon Soul-none other than General Whalen, who had delivered the Golden Dragon Order years ago. "Y-you're General Whalen?"

Franco nodded. "Captain Riverson, it's been twenty years. I still remember the three men in blue who fought me on that street."

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"General Whalen, that day I was wearing black," Mike rushed to explain.

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Franco chuckled knowingly. "Captain Riverson, your memory is sharp-it was indeed three men in black."

Mike froze again, his panic growing, "General Whalen, there were only two..."

Everyone exchanged puzzled glances at Mike's rambling..

Mike suddenly realized something and asked, "General Whalen, are you setting me up?"

Franco shrugged. "Mike, you're overthinking it. If those men in black weren't you, why are you so

nervous?"

Mike froze again. "General Whalen, don't be ridiculous. After delivering the orders, I immediately returned to the Dragon Palace. How can you suspect me?" Franco scoffed coldly, said nothing further, and sat down.

The others still didn't understand what Franco meant.

"Master Ramsey," Mike turned and asked, "Master Ramsey, has General Whalen's mental state been compromised in recent years?"

Robin shrugged. "I'm not entirely sure.

"But I do know that the delay of the reinforcements was caused by a poison of a parasite called the soul-

capturing parasite, which induces nations.

"All of the reinforcements saw heavy fog that night.

"That fog was caused by the controlling parasite.noveldrama

"I also know that this parasite can only be cultivated and controlled by one person in the world.

"The parasite's lifespan is only one hour.

"The person using this parasite can control the soul of the infected for that hour.

"The parasite's transmission is simple; it's triggered by scent, allowing the host to infect others with the parasite.

"The only person capable of cultivating this parasite is the Vice Leader of the Dark Night Alliance, Algernon Mulligan!

"It was only yesterday that I confirmed Algernon was the mastermind behind the delay of the reinforcements at Dragon Manor."

Mike tried to maintain his composure. "Master Ramsey how did you learn all of this?"

"Because yesterday, I killed Algernon's son," Robin slowly stood. "I learned it from him."

Mike's body trembled involuntarily at this revelation.

But his face quickly flashed with a brief look of malice before returning to a calm expression.

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"Master Ramsey, since you've discovered that the Algernon was behind the delayed reinforcements, what about the mastermind himself?" Robin smiled cryptically. "He's right under our nose!"