Rebirth

Chapter 78: How Sensible You Are

The man hesitated. “But you have to promise me that you’ll plead for me before Princess Aveline and Lord Garraway, and spare my life.”

“Don’t worry. You’ve done a good job providing evidence. You’ll be exempted from death,” Isolde said excitedly.

“Alright, I’ll give you all the letters. If you don’t do what you promised, my friends will take revenge,” the person threatened. “If we weren’t wanted by the authorities and had nowhere to go, I wouldn’t have returned.”

Milton’s expression changed drastically. Although Wolf Mountain was exterminated, those captured were not the leaders. During this time, the Royal Court had issued an arrest warrant. Milton had worried someone would be caught, but after so long, there was no news. He thought he had escaped, but hadn’t expected them to be forced to flee to Argentum.

From the shadows, Milton saw the man give Isolde the letters, then quickly leave. Killing intent immediately surged within Milton. Since there was no one around, it would be easy to kill Isolde. He could even take back the letters and cease worrying once and for all.

Isolde hid the letters and walked out. However, Milton suddenly appeared in the forest. Isolde looked shocked and stumbled back, a stiff, flustered smile on her face. “Why are you here?”

Milton no longer looked honest. His expression was frighteningly sinister, and killing intent filled his eyes. He approached and said in a low voice, “Hand them over!”

Isolde continued to retreat, becoming increasingly anxious. “What are you talking about? Hand what over?”

“Hand them over!” Milton continued to approach.

Isolde smiled awkwardly. She hid one hand behind her back while the other rested on her whip. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Milton knew he couldn’t prolong this. The forest appeared empty, but there was no guarantee someone wouldn’t arrive later. He said sternly, “Since you want to die, I’ll send you on your way.”

He raised his hand and attacked. Isolde flipped backward and quickly dodged. When she landed, she looked a little disheveled. She leaned against a tree for support and said, “So what Timothy Brown said is true? You are indeed the mastermind. You’re the one who ordered people to capture Lord Theodric and me?”

“Don’t talk nonsense!” Milton suddenly stood still and stared at Isolde. Then, he backed off. He reverted to his original appearance, and a faint smile appeared on his face. He said, “I saw you hiding here with a man and was afraid something would happen to you, so I specially came to take a look. Since you’re fine, I’m relieved.”

He looked around and continued to retreat slowly. Thoughts flashed through Isolde’s mind. If she hadn’t experienced her previous life…

However, she managed to calm herself. She heaved a deep sigh of relief and hurriedly fled. “Thanks,” she muttered. She ran very fast, as if running for her life.

Milton no longer had any doubts when he saw Isolde fleeing. His figure flashed, and he blocked Isolde’s path. He punched Isolde’s chest and laughed sinisterly. “It’s not good to know too much.”

In a panic, Isolde raised her whip. Although the whip wrapped around Milton’s wrist, the punch landed on her. With powerful force, Isolde fell to the forest floor. She spat out a mouthful of blood.

As Milton approached, Isolde moved backward. Her face was filled with fear. “If you want the letters, I’ll give them to you. I won’t tell anyone that you colluded with the thugs of Wolf Mountain. I won’t say you’re related to Shadowmere’s case. Let me go, please.”

Milton’s expression was dark and murderous. “Dead men don’t talk.”

Isolde quickly took out the letters from her pocket and waved them in front of Milton. “I’ll give them to you. Also, I’ll give you all the properties I have and my mother’s assets. Just let me go.”

Milton said viciously, “Do you think I care?”

His figure loomed over Isolde, exuding immense intimidation. In the dappled light of the forest, his face appeared even more sinister.

“You don’t care?” Isolde retreated in a panic. “I’ll also tell you Doug’s secret and why he went to Shadowmere.”

Milton stopped. A cunning light flashed in his eyes. “What secrets? Tell me. If they’re really secrets, I’ll let you off.”

Isolde let out a sigh of relief, shifting her body backward. Blood still trickled from her lips, making her look both battered and anxious. She said, “Doug went south this time to Shadowmere. He’s investigating your collusion with the authorities there. He already has evidence—David Nelson, the Lieutenant Governor of Shadowmere, has confessed to your dealings with him.”

“Nonsense!” Milton was furious, but a dark suspicion rose in his heart. He hadn’t indeed heard from David for a long time.

Isolde added, “It’s true. David really confessed. The only reason he hasn’t been arrested is because Doug is working with him. In any case, Doug wants the credit. They’ve already set a trap—all that’s left is for you to walk right into it.”

“What trap?” Milton believed Isolde. If Doug went to Shadowmere, he would definitely find something—David was extremely cunning. Perhaps David would really push the blame onto him to get away with it.

“David will join forces with a few generals to accuse you of killing Ethan Bennett of Shadowmere. They’ll say you’re the mastermind in the Shadowmere case,” Isolde said.

Milton was furious. “How dare he distort the truth? David was clearly the one who killed Ethan. How dare he! I trusted the wrong guy. He’s the mastermind!”

His expression changed, and he said sternly, “Give me the letters!”

Isolde supported herself against the tree and stood up. She handed the letters over shakily and said, “I won’t tell anyone about you colluding with the thugs of Wolf Mountain to capture Lord Theodric and me. Don’t worry.”

Milton snatched the letters and laughed sinisterly. “Of course I won’t worry. That’s because you’ll be dead!”

He pulled out a dagger and stabbed at Isolde’s chest. “Go to hell!”

A figure quickly descended from above and kicked the dagger out of his hand before landing gracefully. Milton was shocked. When he took a closer look, he realized it was Oliver of Southern Watch.

Isolde had already straightened. There was no trace of panic on her face, only a mocking smile. “Marshal Blackwell, you’ve been tricked. Thanks for telling us who killed Ethan and that David is the mastermind.”

Milton’s hands trembled. He looked at the letters in his hand, wanting to see if they were the real ones.

Oliver smiled coldly. “There’s no need to look. That guy is not Wolf Mountain’s second-in-command. I just found someone to pretend to be him to lure you into the trap.”

Milton sighed deeply. Looking at Oliver, tears actually welled up in his eyes. “I’ve let the King down. Ever since I did wrong, I haven’t been able to feel at ease. Now that you’ve found me, I’m relieved. I’m willing to testify against the mastermind and confess the people involved to atone for my sins.”

Oliver remarked indifferently, “How sensible you are.”