Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent-Chapter 218 A Familiar Face Among the Assassins

Before Alaric even arrived at Hershey's bedroom, he saw her in the hallway with Henry walking behind her.

"Alaric!"

"Hershey!"

The two rushed to each other's arms.

Galanar and Theo stopped at a certain distance to give the couple some space. The latter was relieved to see that his sister was safe.

"Are you hurt?" Alaric inspected her body with a worried look.

Seeing his concern for her, Hershey smiled. "I am alright. Sir Henry and Cassandra were there when I was attacked."

Alaric let out a sigh upon hearing this. He sent Henry a look of gratitude. "Thank you for protecting her, Sir Henry."

Henry shook his head and replied. "It is my duty to protect her during your absence, my lord. It is my task as a warrior of House Silversword!"

Alaric tapped the old man's shoulder. He then turned his gaze back to Hershey and asked. "Where is Cassandra?"

The female Knight had always stayed next to her so it was surprising that she wasn't around.

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Hershey's face fell as she replied. "To protect me, Dame Cassandra was injured. She is now resting in my bedroom."

Alaric frowned. "Take me to see her."

He had once fought Cassandra in a friendly duel. She was a skilled warrioress and a loyal Knight of House Paxley. Hershey also treated her like an elder sister. Their bond was the same as Alaric's brotherhood with Aldrin.

(Author's Note: In case you forgot, Aldrin is one of House Silversword's most powerful Knights. Alaric also treats him like an older brother.)

Hershey nodded and said. "Alright. Follow me."

She took them to her bedroom.

"I am back, Cassandra. Someone is here to visit you." Hershey hurried over to the bed where a red-haired woman was lying.

It was Cassandra. She had a neck brace and her arms were wrapped in gauze. There was also a sword scar on the right side of her face.

"My lord!" Elena who was looking after Cassandra was pleasantly surprised to see him.

Alaric smiled at Elena and patted her head. "I am glad that you are unharmed, Elena."

The girl looked more mature now. In a few more years, she would be a rare beauty.

After exchanging a few words with her, he went to Cassandra's side. "How are you, Dame Cassandra?"

The warrioress still looked proud despite her condition. With a calm expression, she replied. "According to the doctor, I will make a full recovery in two months."

"I see. That is good to hear." Alaric was shocked when he was inspecting her injuries. She had already advanced to the realm of Elite Knights!

How? I am pretty sure that she was still a bit far from advancing to the next realm. Just what happened during my absence?

He was curious to know the details, but conversing with Cassandra was quite difficult because of her proud personality so he could only temporarily put this matter aside.

"Thank you for protecting Hershey." These were the words that came out of his mouth.

The warrioress stared deeply at him. "It is my duty to protect my lady."

Alaric nodded. "Rest well. I will inform the doctors and the nurses to bring you more herbs and tonics to help your recovery."

Hershey walked to his side and whispered. "I apologize on her behalf. Cassandra does not like to speak with men and no one is an exception to this."

Alaric smiled at her. "It's alright. I do not mind her personality."

Alaric stayed there for some time before he excused himself. He planned to visit the prison so he asked Hershey to stay in her room to look after Cassandra.

Hershey seemed to have realized this so she didn't insist on following him.

Alaric headed to the prison with Galanar and Theo.

By the time they arrived, there was already a small group waiting for them. It was Lucas and a few others who had come to interrogate the prisoners.

Jared approached them and asked with concern.

"How is Lady Hershey doing?"

Just as Alaric was about to respond, Theo stepped forward and raised his hand to stop him from speaking. "You should go, my lord. I will speak with my uncle."

Alaric nodded. "Alright."

"Hershey is…"

He walked toward the prison cell where the assassins were held.

Arthur was currently speaking with Lucas and Alaric overheard their conversation.

"Five assassins were killed during the attack and we have captured the rest, including their leader. There were nine of them, but three died during the interrogation. They are tight-lipped so we didn't get any useful information from them." Arthur reported.

"Did you find any clues in their possessions?" Lucas asked with a frown.

From the looks of it, these assassins might be elites who had been trained to withstand any torture.

Only big households could train experts like these men!

Arthur shook his head. "We confiscated everything they had, but we didn't find any clues."

The faces of Lucas and the others darkened. Whoever sent these assassins was more thorough than they had thought.

"Did Hershey recognize any of the assailants?" Alaric suddenly asked.

Arthur looked at him and shook his head. "My lady was deeply traumatized so we didn't dare ask for her assistance during the interrogation."

Alaric nodded. It wasn't their fault so he didn't blame them. "Open the cell. I want to see their faces."

Arthur nodded, turned around, and unlocked the prison cell.

Without hesitation, Alaric went in.

Seeing this, Galanar and the others immediately followed to ensure his safety.

Inside the cell were six men who were covered in blood. They had been subjected to all sorts of torture so their bodies were riddled with wounds. There was even one of them who was missing an eye and his fingernails were also forcefully removed.

The wounds they had suffered were enough to make a grown man cry, but these guys were quite tough. None of them begged for mercy when Alaric entered their cell.

Hm?! Why is it him?

Alaric was stunned when he saw a familiar face among the assassins.