Chapter 647: Chapter 216 Study Room_2
His current strength was not qualified to be mentioned in the same breath as several of the Thirteen Knights.
Sticking together would just be a drag.
On the contrary, everyone would think he escaped with his “accomplices,” making it safer to stay behind.
The two didn’t need to exchange many words, and as they communicated, Leonard Churchill realized he had two additional items in his hand.
One was a package sealed with a curse, and the other was a card.
Trustworthy old friends indeed, Camilla understood exactly what he wanted.
He didn’t know what was in the package, but the card was the Dark Gold quality “Catastrophe Golem.”
As the chill dissipated, Leonard reached out and touched the space beside him, finding the cross vanished.
As for the other Spoils of War on Queen Catherine’s body, he didn’t covet them nor dare to touch them recklessly.
Without a doubt, there must be many wondrous items in the queen’s Storage Ring, such as super-tier Classic Books only known to the Royal Family.
However, those items were now hot potatoes nobody could handle except the Thirteen Knights.
Leonard didn’t feel even slightly regretful about it.
Setting aside his acquaintance with Camilla, if the Pursuer of Light was indeed that Mushroomhead Noah Wright, there was some relationship after all.
Taking them for themselves or letting him have them didn’t make much difference.
In the future, borrowing some of those Classic Books shouldn’t be a problem.
Leonard didn’t dwell on it further, and in an instant, he changed from his werewolf form back to his human shape, the Clown mask on his face shifting into the visage of a stranger.
With the Barrier gone, he took advantage of the chaos to blend into the crowd.
…
Fog spread instantly across the entire hall, throwing the banquet into chaos.
“Not good, Young Master Kak has been assassinated!”
“Be careful, Herman—there are assassins…”
“Count Jade is injured, doctor! Doctor!”
“Damn it, where are the guards? Guards!”
“…”
Mingling in the crowd, Leonard was keenly aware of multiple Killing Intentions.
Some took advantage of the chaos, aiming to assassinate certain guests.
With the premier combat power of the hall previously restrained by the Thirteen Masked Knights, and now with the Barrier broken, nobody dared to take risks, protecting a few top dignitaries without daring to stray.
Those young masters and Elder Misses with lower priority certainly did not enjoy such treatment.
It was unclear who made the first move, but in the blink of an eye, the whole place fell into disarray.
The banquet hall was shrouded in fog, making it nearly impossible for the majority to discern whether those suddenly striking were assassins or guards.
Everyone was on guard, each person a potential enemy.
The already tense nerves, with the slightest disturbance, could shock someone badly.
But the moment anyone began to act, it immediately sparked a chain reaction.
The sounds of gunfire, clashing blades, and Cards slicing through the air were incessant.
Watching the banquet become lively, Leonard guessed that it was Catherine Carter who made the move.
There was no better opportunity elsewhere to eliminate those heavily guarded young masters and Elder Misses.
Now, with people dead, the blame could easily be shifted onto the assassins.
Leonard didn’t pay attention to the turmoil; instead, he found a corner against the wall to carefully observe his surroundings.
The twisted colors on the walls had receded, and everyone had emerged from the Barrier of the Disaster Object [X-215-Monet’s Sunrise].
At the same time, Leonard immediately perceived waves of strong auras carrying Killing Intentions sweeping across the hall.
Judging from the situation, it had to be reinforcements from the Orlan Dynasty or other noble families.
Almost simultaneously, fierce fighting broke out not far away.
In a moment, the majority of the potent auras were drawn there, and the fight moved farther and farther away.
Leonard also knew it was Camilla and the others who were luring the firepower away.
Shockwaves shattered the glass of the buildings, and the fog in the banquet hall slowly started to clear.
Leonard looked at the panicked nobles, quickly considering safe escape routes in his mind.
But with heavy forces still guarding the outside, leaving now wasn’t a good choice.
If he stayed… although he believed his disguise was not an issue—
With a matter as significant as the Queen’s assassination, whether it be the Lionheart Family or the Orlan Remnants, an exhaustive investigation would certainly ensue.
If the scene was locked down and everyone scrutinized, it wasn’t guaranteed they would be unable to find him.
Leonard was considering finding a corpse on the ground and assuming a suitable identity.
And coincidentally, a young lady in a black dress stumbled over from the fog.
It was Catherine Carter, disguised after her transformation.
Initially not recognizing Leonard, who had also changed his appearance, she drew close and the Fate Coin in her hand trembled.
Seeing the way Leonard looked at her, Catherine instantly realized who the man was and transmitted in surprise, “Why are you still here?”
Her puzzled expression seemed to say: Aren’t you a member of the Thirteen Masked Knight Organization? Why is one of you left behind?
But after a moment’s thought, she understood that staying was indeed safer.
After all, despite his earlier display, his strength… was still somewhat lacking compared to the others.
Leonard just shrugged with a smile and offered no explanation.
Catherine didn’t pursue the matter any further as this was not the time for idle chatter; her bright eyes turned to him and she said directly, “Follow me!”
Leonard didn’t think twice and immediately followed her.
Just when he felt concealing his identity was a bit troublesome, encountering the Elder Miss of the Lionheart Family seemed to solve the problem.
Leonard and Catherine didn’t leave the building, but instead took a hidden staircase up.
Upon reaching the third floor, there was no sign of fog in sight.
This seemed to be the residence of senior members of the Lionheart Family, with decor that was dignified and luxurious.
Walking on the plush, expensive carpets, Leonard followed the Elder Miss of the Lionheart Family through a labyrinthine corridor, coming around full circle.
They stopped in front of a nondescript room, and Catherine used a card to unlock the wooden door before them.