Not only Hubert, but the two men beside him.
Rose, Boer, and even the guards standing by were all stunned.
They never dreamed that this seemingly young Lord could be so decisive and ruthless!
He didnât even need their confession!
Lynnâs tall figure stood straight, gazing down at the long-haired man, "A count of ten!"
Feeling the oppressive aura from the young Lord.
Hubertâs body involuntarily trembled, yet he still asked in horror, "Lord, what count of ten?"
Lynn spoke calmly, "Ten."
"Lord, we came to join you!"
"Nine."
Hubert continued unwillingly, "Lord, if you donât welcome us, we can leave now!"
"Eight."
"Lord, what do you mean by this?"
"Seven."
Hubertâs face stiffened, and his eyes quickly darted around.
"Six."
Hubert continued, "Lord, weâre leaving now."
In his words.
He wanted to stand up.
However, a blood-stained scimitar fell upon his shoulder.
Hubert even felt the sticky, moist sensation at his neck.
He knew it was Crabâs blood.
"Five!"
The countdown continued.
Lynnâs pressure became increasingly apparent.
Hubert could even hear the rapid breathing from the two men beside him, growing tense.
"Four!"
Thoughts raced through Hubertâs mind.
"Three!"
The next second.
A light shone in Hubertâs eyes, and he looked around, shouting desperately.
"Murder!"
"Everyone, come look, the Lord is killing someone!"
"Weâre just..."
The townsmen glanced casually and then returned to their tasks.
Lynn casually glanced at Hubert, the countdown uninterrupted.
"Two!"
Just as Lynnâs words fell, a tremulous voice rang out.
"Iâll talk, donât kill me, Iâll talk..."
Attempting to attract the townsmenâs attention, Hubertâs face suddenly stiffened.
He turned to Hiro, eyes wide, full of threat.
Lynn smiled faintly, looking at Hiro, "It seems someone still wants to live."
Lynnâs gaze shifted again to Hubert, "Even though he is willing to speak... Iâm happy to give you one more chance to explain."
Hubertâs face stiffened, his words faltering, "I... we..."
"We are... from the Storm Mercenary Corps..."
Lynnâs brow furrowed, "Continue."
Hearing Lynnâs voice, Hubert finally sighed in his heart and continued.
"We are from the Storm Mercenary Corps, ordered to infiltrate your territory to assess your forces."
"How many soldiers, what equipment they have, and if itâs possible to incite the peasants in rebellion within your land!"
"Even from within, dismantle your landâs military might!"
Lynn responded, "On whose orders?"
Since he began speaking, Hubert had no more scruples.
"On the orders of the Iron Blood Brotherhood!"
Hearing this, Lynnâs brow raised instantly.
And behind him, Boerâs face was full of astonishment.
"Your Storm Mercenary Corps follows the orders of a Bandit Corps?"
With that, Boer realized he had overstepped and quickly bowed to Lynn to apologize.
Seeing Lynn, the Lord, waiting for his response.
Hubert answered Boerâs question, "Yes, under orders from the Iron Blood Brotherhood. As for why, I, as a small leader, do not know!"
"However, I heard our leader reached some agreement with the other side."
"As for what kind of agreement, I also do not know."
Lynn continued to ask, "How many of you are there in total now?"
Hubert wanted to conceal the truth, but ultimately gave up, "At least three hundred plus!"
He added another sentence, "Cavalry."
Lynn nodded.
Seeing Lynnâs expression, Hubert hopefully said, "Lord, Iâve said everything, what should and shouldnât be said."
"Can we leave now?"
Lynn spoke, "Of course, Rose, send them on their way."
Rose beside him responded, "Yes, Master."
Hearing Lynnâs words, hope appeared on the faces of Hubert and the other two.
Until now.
Hubert no longer cared about betrayal or not.
Even if he didnât speak, Hirovorn under the threat of death would confess without hesitation.
As long as they could leave this land.
Whether they could return to the Storm Mercenary Corps afterward no longer mattered.
As long as they could live!
Under the lead of Rose and a dozen guards, Hubert gradually headed out into the distance.
The corpses and blood on the ground had been cleaned up.
However.
The bloodstains on the limestone road would take a long time to fade away.
Lynn turned his body to look at Boer, before he could speak.
Boer kneeled directly on the limestone road, "Master Lynn, it was my lapse that allowed these spies to infiltrate your territory..."
"Fortunately, Master Lynn, your insightfulness prevented them from doing anything, otherwise the consequences... would be unimaginable!"
Lynn smiled faintly, "Get up, Mr. Boer."
"This is something beyond your preventative capabilities."