Laura hurried back toward the group. The others followed, their expressions complicated.Without wasting any time, the captain called an emergency meeting, and every member of the team gathered."The infiltration team has urgent information," the captain announced.At his signal, Laura spoke up."Riots are breaking out across Sector One. Most of the counts and barons are busy suppressing the unrest." She paused briefly before continuing. "There's also a meeting at Valentin's fiefdom, attended by the two barons under his command. That's why we couldn't find any of them in Teller."She looked at the captain, handing the floor back to him."We don't know exactly what they're discussing, but this is the perfect opportunity to infiltrate the estate and kidnap a Baron," the captain said, unable to hide the excitement in his voice.With Sector One plagued by small-scale uprisings, no one would be able to respond in time to intercept their operation. The timing couldn't be better.Matt calmly

Matt rose to his feet as though his body had suddenly become several times heavier.He had killed his comrade. He didn't know how he could face the others, but first, he had to win this fight.Tap.His foot struck the ground as Matt straightened up.His childish mourning was over.Now he was ready.He had to be. Only then would he be able to look his team in the eyes again.For a moment, Sofia stood frozen. However, the fight was far from over. She pulled the dagger from her thigh and got back to her feet. Julius used his Will to cauterize his shoulder wound, then gripped his rapier with his remaining hand and took his stance.As if bound by an unspoken agreement, the three of them lunged at Valentin, attacking mercilessly and giving him no room to breathe.Matt grabbed his sword and slashed diagonally toward Valentin's neck. The count leaned back, letting the blade pass, then smoothly kicked away the rapier aimed at his heart.With the same momentum, he kicked the air, propelling him