Epic Of The Demonic Sage

Count Gabriel paused from his actions at last alongside Viscountess Blackshield.

"How long has it been?" Count Gabriel asked.

"Not too long." Captain Donald replied. "But perhaps it is a good time to stop now, Count Inanis?"

"Alright. I will leave things to you, Asher, Captain Donald." Count Gabriel said. "Viscountess? Will you be remaining here with them?"

Viscountess Blackshield glanced in Asher's way.

'The trust that Count Gabriel has on his son is great… but if it weren't for Kiana's interruption, I might have gotten overboard with this criminal.'

Viscountess Blackshield shook her head.

"I've already spent enough time down here. I'm going up the manor to catch some fresh air and collect myself, Count Inanis. Perhaps, I will also ask for some more Humble Blaze."

"I see. Then shall we leave together?"

"That sounds good." Viscountess Blackshield nodded.

The two nobles excused themselves and then left the underground dungeon together, leaving Asher, Captain Donald and Kiana with Bordeaux.

Kiana stood outside of Bordeaux's prison cell with a calm expression on her face, not even flinching from the sight of Bordeaux's poor condition.

On the contrary, when Kiana's gaze fell on the Mad Blade, a hint of satisfaction coursed through her.

'After all the harm that he has inflicted on the Inanis guards and also keeping me away from Asher, this is the least that he could…' Kiana's thoughts trailed a little when she glanced at Asher's face. 'But Asher looks unhappy with what happened. Is it… ah, he must have intended to turn Bordeaux into one of his people. With how much injuries are inflicted on him, I can't imagine it succeeding.'

"Young Lord Asher, will you need any assistance with the continued interrogation?" Captain Donald asked.

"No need." Lucius shook his head. "You are relieved of your duties here, Captain Donald. I will take over from here with Kiana."

"Very well. Miss Wizen?" Captain Donald turned to Kiana.

"Yes, Captain?"

"How are my guards?"

"They are being treated in the barracks by Healer Delia and the others. Most of their conditions are stable now."

Captain Donald's expression turned to relief. He glanced coldly at the Mad Blade and clenched his fists a little, but then he bowed his head and left the underground dungeon.

Once the Captain of the Guards was gone, Lucius turned to Kiana. "It's good that you're here. Would you care to call for one of the healers? Of course, if there is no one capable of treating Bordeaux then also let me know. Time is of the essence."

"I think there is someone who fits your need, Asher. I will call for him discretely." Kiana bowed her head and quickly left to do Asher's orders.

"A healer? I'm getting special treatment from you?" Bordeaux the Mad Blade spoke up. He looked greatly in pain, but still managed to grin and glance at the Young Lord.

"It's impressive that you're still able to hold a conversation right now, Bordeaux." Lucius said as he assessed the conditions of the man. Both the Count and Viscountess did a great number on him.

All of his limbs were bent in the wrong way and were limp. Even if Bordeaux's internal organs were all safe, suffice to say, he was bound to be a cripple.

Bordeaux howled a little in laughter and shook his head. "Everything hurts like a bitch, but they didn't kill me. So here I am, breathing and still alive aha. What else do you want to know, Young Lord?"

"I didn't expect that you'd offer now." Lucius muttered. "If you were more cooperative earlier, none of this would have happened."

"I'd still end up getting killed now that I'm captured." Bordeaux chuckled. "What's the difference? Now that I'm willing to open up, take your chance, Young Lord! I might change my mind. Actually. Nah. Yes? No? Depends on the question you'll ask, Young Lord."

"… The only reason why you're here right now is because I deem you useful." Lucius said.

Bordeaux's eyes glinted and he bared his teeth. "The Mad Blade doesn't work for anyone!"

"I'm not asking for your permission." Lucius said with a wry smile and shook his head. "But it might have served you better if you pretended to be compliant. Not that I'd be fooled by such a thing if you did pretend to be submissive."

"Ahahahaha! Two faced!" the Mad Blade howled in laughter, his body shaking even despite the pain that must have coursed through it. "It made me curious how a giftless man survived an assassination attempt but now it makes sense! You are like this! You could have made a great criminal."

Lucius didn't bother to make a response to Bordeaux. Instead he only glanced at the dungeon entrance and waited for Kiana to return.

After some time, Kiana returned while accompanied by a healer. The healer looked nervous and faint when he saw Bordeaux.

"What kind of gift do you have?" Lucius asked the person at once, though he also checked via Nexus.

"I… I can try to mend the bones a little with my gift. It is not a full recovery though, Young Lord Asher." The healer said.

"He's the best one I found available." Kiana dipped her head apologetically. "It's actually a little rare for someone like him to be available."

"It will have to do. Anything to increase the chances." Lucius sighed inwardly and allowed the healer to approach Bordeaux.

'The fact that Kiana found someone who could repair the bones even by a small portion is indeed rare. Will this increase the chances? I can only hope that it does. I could use Hell Energy to try and heal it myself, but this process could help. At least, it will make the transport to the rehabilitation center less dangerous.'

"Kiana will you arrange a carriage to the re-education center?"

"It's already prepared, Asher."

"Good. Once we're done here, we'll head there at once." Lucius said.

Kiana looked at Asher. It was clear that Count Inanis initiated a lockdown and that it was far better for them to stay at the mansion, but she did not go against Asher's desires.