Talent Awakening: I, the Weakest Awakened, Start with Dragonfire Spell Chapter 239 239-The Same Trick Again

Chapter 239 Chapter239-The Sa Trick Again

Howard was acutely aware that even if they wanted to back out now, Kaedwyn wouldn't let them go.

By this ti, Kaedwyn had probably already inford Sedge of the situation.

If Sedge made the first move, and they were caught in the city, escape would be impossible.

Both Kaedwyn and Sedge would never allow them to leave alive.

And fleeing now was not an option either.

With Sedge's assistance, Kaedwyn would surely have all the city gates quietly monitored, not to ntion the Empire Knights Order...

There was no way out.

"You must understand the gravity of the situation, right, Leader Kellman?" Howard posed the question.

"Sedge might already be hunting us across the city. If we are slow to act, our deaths are certain."

Kellman felt a cold sweat break out.

Howard was right.

To survive, their best chance was to catch Sedge off guard and kill him.

But they lacked the strength! Even if Howard, Kellman, and Tina tead up, they were no match for the Four Knights.

And Sedge wasn't just anyone – he was the deputy commander of the Empire Knights Order, commanding formidable forces.

"Don't worry, I have a plan, and I also have a master who can handle three of the Four Knights," Howard assured.

Kellman's eyes widened at this revelation.

Rembering the hundreds of thousands of gold coins at Howard's disposal, the plan didn't seem so far-fetched anymore.

But it was still a risky endeavor.

Howard continued, "Leader Kellman, now is not the ti for hesitation. Opportunities are fleeting."

Gazing into Howard's resolute eyes, Kellman finally made up his mind.

"At this point, we have no choice but to fight with all we've got. Howard, my friend, let's hear your plan."

"I've learned that Sedge has an illegitimate child," Howard said, a smile playing on his lips.

Kellman, seeing that smile, was reminded of the ti they had kidnapped the old man outside the city.

Were they about to repeat that trick?

It was a bit unscrupulous, but given their current disadvantage, they had little choice.

"Alright, I'll handle the son."

"Wait..." Howard interjected, "I've already sent soone for that.

Leader Kellman, please gather everyone you can trust.

The more hands we have, the better."

Kellman, as the leader of the Frostwolf rcenaries, likely still had connections despite his current situation.

Getting a few reliable and skilled fighters with so money shouldn't be a problem.

The more people involved, the higher their chances of success.

"I've been working on this with Tina today. We were preparing to deal with Kaedwyn, but let's first serve a big surprise to Sedge, the dishonorable deputy commander of the Empire Knights Order," Kellman declared.

"We must act quickly," Howard urged.

"I'll find a way to send a ssage to Sedge, arranging a eting. We'll set an ambush."

"Agreed!"

After finalizing their plan, they split up to take action.

Returning to his temporary residence, Howard found that Chris had already captured Sedge's illegitimate child and the maid who looked after him.

Chris didn't feel there was anything wrong with Howard's thods.

Excessive kindness couldn't change anything.

To kill soone like Sedge, a scoundrel, there was no need for righteousness.

She, too, harbored deep hatred for Sedge and was fully committed to this plan.

"Take this letter to Sedge," Howard said to Chris, handing her a freshly written letter.

Taking the letter, Chris imdiately set off on her mission.

...

At that mont, Sedge had just returned from outside the city.

"That Kaedwyn, showing such disrespect to . If it weren't for his usefulness, I would have eliminated him already," he grumbled, lounging comfortably in his chair, flanked by the Four Knights standing guard on either side.

Just then, a shadow flashed past, instantly putting the Four Knights on high alert, and Sedge, who had been squinting, promptly stood up.

"Who's there!" he barked.

Two of the Four Knights chased after the fleeting figure.

Suddenly, a letter wrapped around a stone flew in through the window.

Guards and the remaining Knights rushed outside to search.

Sedge ordered the letter to be picked up and examined it himself, trembling with rage.

"Damn it!" he cursed.

"How did they find out about my connection with Kaedwyn?"

One of the Knights stepped forward, puzzled.

"My lord, what has happened?"

Sedge tossed the letter to him irritably.

"Kellman, just a re leader of a rcenary group, dares to oppose . He kidnaps my illegitimate child and now invites to et him. Who else could it be?"

The Knight's face tensed, recognizing it as a clear trap.

"My lord, you must not go."

Sedge scoffed disdainfully, shaking his head.

"No, I will go. Send the order – bring everyone. I want to see what they're up to."

The Knight's expression grew even more troubled.

"My lord, the letter says you must go alone."

Sedge's face changed as he snatched the letter back, realizing he hadn't read it thoroughly in his anger.

"What?"

The letter from Howard explicitly stated that Sedge had to co alone, or he could forget about seeing his illegitimate son again.

"Damn it, this is infuriating!" Sedge exclaid, seething with anger.

The composed Knight, who had been silent until now, spoke up, "Lord Sedge, don't worry.

The four of us can follow you discreetly."

"Exactly, my lord," another added.

"Kellman, just a small-ti leader of a rcenary group, surely won't notice."

Sedge's expression eased slightly at this suggestion, nodding in agreent to the plan.

...

Howard had instructed Sedge to co alone to a deserted ruin in the city for their eting.

He knew Sedge would never co alone, even if his only son was in Howard's hands.

He was too aware of how much Sedge valued his own life.

But that was not an issue.

Sedge could bring only the Four Knights at most, and Chris alone could hold off three of them.

With Kellman, Tina, and the skilled fighters they had brought along to handle the fourth, Howard would have his chance to kill Sedge.

Once Sedge was dead, Kaedwyn would lose his backbone of support.

So ti later, Kellman and Tina arrived, fully ard, sporting brand new equipnt.

Four formidable-looking individuals followed them – evidently the skilled fighters Kellman had hired.

Howard gave them a signal, and without a word, they began to set up their ambush.

They noticed Chris by Howard's side, and so recognized her, feeling a surge of shock.

Chris, a powerful warrior with orcish bloodline, had a certain reputation in the city.

Her progress had been hampered by her status and the harsh suppression from the nobility, leading to a lack of notable achievents.

However, this did not an she lacked strength, a fact well understood by all present.

Initially, Kellman was sowhat apprehensive, but he relaxed upon hearing that Howard's ally was Chris.

His main concern had been whether the expert Howard brought could actually hold off three of the Four Knights.

After all, those four were the strongest entities in the entire city.

If it was Chris, then the problem didn't seem so significant.

This increased the likelihood of successfully killing Sedge.

Achieving this would not only ensure their safety but also eliminate soone who colluded with bandits like Kaedwyn, bringing misery to the people.

The endeavor was undoubtedly worth the risk.

The only regret was the lack of ti to gather evidence of Sedge's cris, which would have made their actions more justifiable.

Now, killing Sedge ant they had to keep this secret buried.

After all, Sedge was the deputy commander of the Empire Knights Order, and his death would not go unnoticed by the empire.

That's why Howard had asked Kellman to bring trustworthy individuals for this mission.

Of course, if their plan was eventually exposed, it wouldn't be a huge concern.

Howard had a backup plan.

Obtaining evidence of Sedge's cris wouldn't be too difficult, especially by threatening his son's life.

Even if Sedge remained tight-lipped, they still had Kaedwyn as an option.

Tomorrow, Howard would have another chance to extract information about Sedge from Kaedwyn and his followers.

Howard instructed Chris to also stay hidden; Sedge knew her, and his recognition might deter him from approaching.

As ti ticked by, everyone waited anxiously and nervously.

Finally, Sedge's figure ca into view.

He walked with a confident stride, chest puffed out.

While the Four Knights were nowhere to be seen, Howard knew they must be nearby, perhaps already in position.

"Who are you? Where's Kellman? Bring that fool who doesn't know what's coming to him out here!"

Sedge bellowed, believing Kellman to be the main culprit.

Hidden away, Kellman flinched at this, then realized the logic behind it.

His na was the most recognized among the three, and since Sedge was unaware of Howard's involvent, he naturally assud Kellman was responsible.

This was expected, but Kellman couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.

If they failed today, there would be no place left in the empire for Frostwolf rcenaries or himself.

His eyes hardening with determination, Kellman whispered to his n, "Brothers, put in extra effort to rid the people of this scourge.

I promise you will be handsoly rewarded afterward!"

"Don't worry, Leader Kellman. Even without your promise, we're set on taking this scoundrel down."

"Exactly, everyone knows Sedge is no good. We just never had the opportunity before."

"Today, he won't be going back alive!"

One after another, they all expressed their resolve.