This Holy Knight is So Despicable!
Chapter 190 - 181: City Lord’s Confession

Chapter 190: Chapter 181: City Lord’s Confession

That night, before the sun had risen, the fog had already retreated.

The Liar Demon’s hasty escape signified that the crisis in Harbor City was essentially resolved.

Although they hadn’t been able to bring the Lie to justice on the spot, in Lette’s view, it was just like a grasshopper after autumn, unable to jump much longer.

However, up until now, Lette still couldn’t see any information about Dragon Island from the opponent’s actions.

Could it be that the bizarre disappearance of Dragon Island is actually unrelated to the Liar Demon?

Was it just a kind of self-protection mechanism by Dragon Island?

With this doubt in mind, Lette and the others welcomed the sunrise of a new day.

The dense Negative Energy from last night, although partially absorbed by the Liar Demon, the rest entered Lilith’s belly.

This Little Demon had a feast at night.

Now, it’s still lazing in bed, digesting yesterday’s massive Malice.

Although forcibly leveling up had caused her some injuries, this greatly beneficial act increased the benefits several times over.

However, this battle still resulted in some damage.

Lette, Emily, and Alice all suffered injuries, more or less, during the duel.

A day of rest and recovery was also meant for better recuperation.

Additionally, it was mainly to unravel the final mystery.

Without having breakfast, Lette took Unica, who had hidden in the warehouse all night, and headed towards the City Lord Mansion in the Upper City.

The only thing he hadn’t figured out yet was the connection between Hegro Town and the chain Murderer.

From the Liar Demon’s final act of abandoning the Murderer and pirate scimitar, yet retaining only the Fish Bone Sacrificial Knife,

the chain killing conduct should still be, as initially inferred, an unknown ritual.

To understand the reason behind this, they could only ask the City Lord for a clear explanation.

"Stop! Ahead is the important territory of the City Lord Mansion!"

When Lette arrived at the gate of the City Lord Mansion, the guard on duty stopped them.

"Mr. Wright, are you here to see the City Lord? I wonder if you have an appointment in advance."

"I..."

Before Lette could say anything, a guard hurriedly ran out from the City Lord Mansion.

"Convey the City Lord’s orders, inviting Lord Wright to the City Lord Mansion for a discussion."

Lette raised an eyebrow, calling himself Lord, which seemed to indicate they knew about his Holy Light Church Saint Heir identity?

If that’s the case, then things would be simpler.

The soldiers at the gate promptly stepped aside, and Lette immediately led Unica straight into the City Lord Mansion.

It was Unica’s first time entering the City Lord Mansion, and she appeared somewhat nervous.

"Don’t be afraid, I’m here with you. Today, we’re here to seek justice. You’re a detective! You need to brace up!"

"I... hmm!"

Unica took a deep breath, and her eyes became much more resolute.

Under the guidance of the guard, Lette and Unica entered the study within the City Lord Mansion castle.

The corpulent City Lord was currently holding a book, gazing out of the window. Outside was the endless sea.

"Lord Wright, you have arrived. Should I say nice to meet you or seeing you again?"

Lette casually pulled up a chair and sat down, crossing his legs.

"The City Lord is quite at ease. Reading books, watching the sea, life is boundless joy."

"Lord, you jest. It’s just useless pastimes."

"Actually, I initially had a good impression of you. To have governed Kedrus Harbor City so prosperously, you are quite a capable City Lord.

Although there’s friction between the Upper City and Lower City, in these times, you’re also handling these conflicts relatively well.

Fairly speaking, before the dense fog appeared, the people here lived and worked peacefully, which is an impressive political achievement.

But... I’m here today not to commend you."

Lette narrowed his eyes, and his tone turned cold.

"So, should I ask, or will you speak directly?"

The City Lord laughed: "I’ll speak directly, lest there be any omissions in your questions.

The matter dates back to thirty years ago."

It was unknown what mentality the City Lord had while waiting for Lette’s arrival, but once they met, he directly laid out the past events.

Rather than a confession, it was more like waiting all these years for someone to confide in finally.

"That year, I offended someone I shouldn’t have in the Imperial capital, and I was exiled to this remote little fishing village to become a City Lord.

At that time, Kedrus wasn’t considered a proper city, more like a market formed by a few small fishing villages nearby and eventually developed into a small town.

My family’s influence didn’t extend here, so they couldn’t provide me with any convenience or protection.

I started from scratch, gradually developing this small town.

Eventually, I built it into a decent seaside city.

This city carries my dedication and effort.

But as the city developed, naturally, there were those who wanted to reap its benefits.

Some in the Empire had an eye on it, and my family thought I was capable, wanting to transfer me back within the family territory to serve them.

But after so long, I had deeply fallen in love with this city, viewing it as my own child.

I didn’t want to leave, yet no one was willing to help me.

Just when I was at the end of my rope, the Sea Clan extended an olive branch to me."

Lette immediately straightened up: "The Sea Clan? Are you sure it was the Sea Clan?"

"Yes, and it was the Imperial Family of the Sea Clan!"

The City Lord was adamant: "They easily helped me stabilize the situation and preserve my position as City Lord.

But the price was for me to find an isolated little fishing village."

Unica stood up excitedly: "Is it Hegro?"

"I found out its name after finding it. The reason I couldn’t locate it for so long is that this tiny fishing village was perpetually shrouded in a thick layer of fog."

Lette raised an eyebrow: "This, I’ve never heard of before. Strange, why didn’t the people from the fishing port mention the fog?"

"They lived in the fishing village and never thought of leaving. Naturally, no one discovered the village was enveloped in a fog outside.

The City Lord chuckled softly: "The fog seemed to have a life of its own, and despite my efforts, I couldn’t penetrate it.

In utter helplessness, I informed the Sea Clan, hoping for their assistance.

The Sea Clan quickly replied and introduced me to a powerful and mysterious team of Mages.

They assured me that with their help, breaking through the fog and entering that little fishing village would be effortless.

As for what to do after entering the village, one only needed to follow the Mages’ instructions.

Without much thought, I agreed.

I never expected that this move would not only cause the destruction of Hegro Fishing Village but also push the Kedrus Harbor City I painstakingly built into the Abyss of sin."