In the violent tornado, Viscount Stratford was like a helpless leaf that was blown down and could be torn to pieces at any time.

In this state, he couldn't react at all, let alone speak. He could only rely on the strong body of the "Punishment Knight" to support himself, hoping that he would not lose an arm or a head in the terrifying hurricane.

He originally thought that this hunt had been a success and that Triss was about to be captured. He was also extremely sure that the other party had no helpers, so his focus was on Sherman. However, he suddenly became the prey again and fell into a trap without any warning.

Seeing that the tornado began to weaken and that he had only suffered some damage from the impact but no fatal trauma, Viscount Stratford quickly tried to control his body and prepare for the possible battle that might follow.

At this moment, he felt a sudden sharp pain in his head, as if a sharp dagger had been inserted into it and stirred it a few times.

This feeling was both familiar and unfamiliar to Viscount Stratford, because although he had never experienced it directly, he had "tried" it on many targets and observed their reactions.

This is the extraordinary ability he has used most skillfully:

"Spiritual Piercing"!

Bang!

Viscount Stratford, who was unable to adjust his physical condition after being attacked, fell heavily to the ground, and the copper-green cross fell several meters away with a clang.

With a big stride, Hugh, holding the "Cold Blade", charged towards Viscount Stratford, who was struggling and trying to stand up.

Before Xio rushed out, Fors had already expertly flipped through "Lemano's Travel Notes" and opened it to a page with a texture like parchment.

As her fingers slid, the shadows that reappeared around Viscount Stratford came to life and condensed into black chains, wrapping around the target in circles and binding it there tightly.

Viscount Stratford, who had just recovered and regained some consciousness, had not had the time to choose a target for punishment or prohibit certain things, but he lost his freedom again and even had a shadow chain tied around his mouth.

"Shackles of the Abyss"!

The "Abyss Shackles" originated from the blood clan or the sequencers in the "Moon" path!

After using it once, Fors became very fond of this extraordinary ability and found it very practical, so he spent more gold pounds and asked Mr. "Moon", who had become a viscount, to make corresponding records.

Bang!

At this moment, Viscount Stratford suddenly burst out with a power beyond his previous strength, breaking the shadow chains into pieces.

He selected the "restraints" around him as the target of punishment!

But at this time, Xio had already rushed in front of him like a high-speed steam locomotive, and quickly handed out the transparent triangular spike.

With a "puff" sound, the "cold blade" pierced into the target's lower abdomen.

Viscount Stratford's body stiffened again, his eyes became dull, and he seemed to have turned into an ice sculpture.

Xio loosened his grip, allowing the "Cold Blade" to remain in the stomach of the captain of the palace guards, as if he wanted the possible "ghost" in the weapon to continue to "possess" the target and forcibly control it.

Then she swung her arm, clenched her fist, and slammed it under Viscount Stratford's ear.

Under the double blow, Viscount Stratford fainted without a sound and fell down again with his body stiff.

After completing this attack, Xio left the back to Fors, and ran directly over Viscount Stratford, who was staggering with the "Cold Blade" on his stomach, and ran towards Sherman who was still sitting on the wooden box.

Fors flipped through "Lemanno's Travel Notes" again, using another extraordinary ability to add another layer of restraint to Viscount Stratford, and then walked out of the row of wooden boxes where he was hiding, and approached the ancient copper-green cross first.

The scene she just saw made her suspect that this was a demigod-level item. According to the official Beyonder statement, it was a "1" level sealed item.

The experience of Viscount Stratford carrying and using the cross made her believe that the negative effects of the cross were not so direct and she could try to pick it up.

Of course, as a former "astrologer", Fors took out the pure crystal ball as he walked and did a quick divination.

“No problem…” Fors glanced at the result and quickened her pace.

At this time, Hugh had rushed to Sherman. Looking at his friend who had become quite handsome, he was speechless for a moment.

In her eyes, Sherman was in very bad shape.

All of the witch's hair fluttered up, and each strand became very thick, like thin snakes.

Some of the "thin snakes" had eyes growing on their tops, while others had mouths opening, making them look extremely strange and scary.

On Sherman's face, mysterious patterns like black oil paint appeared from the skin texture and quickly spread to the surroundings and body.

Her slightly empty eyes soon reflected Xio's appearance, and gradually regained some spirit, but with a little more confusion and pain.

She then opened her mouth and spoke intermittently:

"Xiu... I'm in so much pain..."

Xio's vision suddenly blurred.

Although she still had a lot of detailed common sense about the mysterious world to accumulate, after all, the Tarot Club's discussions were too high-level, and the intelligence provided by MI9 tended to be about secret organizations, but she still knew a lot about loss of control - in the circle of wild extraordinary people, this was something that could not be avoided.

So, Hugh knew that Sherman had begun to lose control and could not be reversed, and the situation would only get worse.

Sherman seemed to have realized her condition. She took a breath, smiled sadly, and said with difficulty:

"Kill me... I have done... many wrong things that I need to repent for... I have also obtained... what I wanted..."

Xio's tears fell one by one, and without hesitation, he pulled out his spare weapon - a most common revolver.

She then placed the revolver against Sherman's forehead.

Sherman smiled, and the charming light reappeared in his eyes:

"Call me, call me Sherman..."

"Sherman." Xio's face wrinkled uncontrollably, with mist in his eyes.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

She pulled the trigger repeatedly, firing the bullets inside.

Flowers then bloomed, bright red and beautiful.

Fors looked at this scene and pursed her lips unconsciously.

After two seconds, she let out a long sigh, bent her back, and reached out her hand to the copper-green cross.

As soon as her fingers touched the object, it was like touching a flame, hot and burning, burning her soul.

Fors instinctively retracted her hand, shocked and suspicious.

She remembered that Viscount Stratford had never behaved in a similar way before!

As his thoughts raced, Fors glanced at Viscount Stratford, stretched out his foot and kicked the copper-green cross towards that position, kicking it towards the nearby Hugh:

“You give it a try.

"Also, we have to leave immediately. The commotion just now will definitely attract official Beyonders! Also, we don't know what the person who left the message will do!"

Xio's eyes were red, and without saying a word, he simply bent down and picked up the copper-green cross. During the whole process, he did not show any discomfort.

Uh... Fors didn't ask anything. She walked to the side of the stiff Viscount Stratford and looked around vigilantly.

After Hugh put away the copper-green cross, he picked up Sherman's body and walked back to Viscount Stratford in two steps.

"That item is very precious, and his status is also very important. We will definitely become the focus of the royal family's pursuit, so we have to interfere..." Fors looked down at Viscount Stratford and spoke as if he was talking to himself or thinking.

She quickly made a decision, raised her hands, lowered her head, and recited Mr. Fool’s name devoutly.

——She did not think that if she and Xio gave up the copper-green cross, their status would be reduced, and the royal family would not pursue them, so she did not hesitate and directly prayed for Mr. Fool's help.

For her, even sacrificing the item to Mr. Fool would be better than staying at the scene.

Almost at the same time, she saw a holy angel with twelve pairs of flaming wings on his back.

The angel emerged as a shadow, descended from the sky, and wrapped her and Xio with layers of flaming wings.

When this scene disappeared, Fors was about to say something when his body suddenly trembled and he felt a terrifying and evil feeling flowing out from the void.

Her eyes fixed, and she squatted down without hesitation, stretched out her hands, and grabbed the calves of Hugh and Viscount Stratford respectively.

At the same time, the last dark green stone with traces of burning on the bracelet on her wrist emitted a light blue and illusory light.

In an instant, the figures of Fors, Hugh, Viscount Stratford, and Sherman became transparent and disappeared on the spot.

In two or three breaths, they left the dock area and appeared on the outskirts of St. George's.

During this process, Fors also used his extraordinary ability as a "recorder" to successfully "transcribe" a "trip".

After examining the surroundings and confirming that this place was secluded and deserted and belonged to the mountains and forests, Fors released the hands that were holding the calves of Hugh and Viscount Stratford and straightened up.

“With the blessing of the angel Mr. Fool, there shouldn’t be any danger. The one who left the message definitely won’t be able to lock onto us anymore.” Fors breathed a sigh of relief and said with a hint of fear, “The last one to descend was at least a saint. Fortunately, we escaped quickly…”

Xio gently put Sherman's body away and said thoughtfully:

"If the person who left the 'message' was Sherman's monitor, then she has probably already investigated where we live and we can't go back there."

"Well, let's change places." Fors said skillfully, and then cast his eyes on the unconscious and stiff Viscount Stratford. "You can ask now, hurry up."

As she spoke, she handed "Lemanno's Travel Notes" to Hugh and reminded him:

"It has 'mind reading' on it. Use it with candlelight. Also, start with simple and unimportant questions to reduce the resistance level."

Just as Xiu Gang took the magic book with a serious expression, his wrist suddenly shook and he could no longer hold "Lemanno's Travel Notes".

Patina

The notes fell to the ground, and Xio frowned and said:

"It's like a flame..."

Fors had a similar experience just now, so after a brief thought he said:

"Try throwing away that cross."

After Hugh followed her advice, he successfully picked up "Lemanno's Travel Notes".

"It repels other magical items..." Fors saw this scene and nodded slightly.

Xio didn't dwell on the issue and quickly prepared a lighted candle.

Then, she drew out the "Cold Blade", making Viscount Stratford no longer stiff and sluggish, as if he was possessed by a vengeful spirit.

When the captain of the palace guards slowly woke up, she activated the corresponding page of "notes".

Viscount Stratford suddenly became confused, with only the dim candlelight left in his eyes.

"Why did Sherman want to get close to you?" Xio asked the question he had just thought of.

Viscount Stratford replied blankly:

"She wants to investigate my loyalty."

Xio was stunned for a moment, and asked instinctively:

"Who are you truly loyal to?"

Viscount Stratford said slowly:

"Of course, your Majesty."