"Since it's like this, don't blame me for not warning you."

As he watched many Casters rush towards him, Ronald's eyes narrowed, and the mark of the original holder appeared immediately on the back of his hand.

For these people, one admonition was the limit of Ronald's tolerance.

This could be considered a small 'reciprocation' for these people who tied him up yet did not directly act as Assassins.

But now... not to mention he had been kidnapped.

At this moment, many Casters rushing towards him and Luna had a murderous glare, completely without concealing their intent to kill.

Faced with such enemies, naturally, Ronald would not hold back.

"At this moment, please gaze into the depths of the gorge.

The river of blood is right before your eyes..."

Ronald recited the spell, and the pitch-black mist of Hell immediately crept up at his feet.

Among the enemies, there were a few with sharp eyes.

They sensed the power of Ronald's spell and his motion of grasping a book instantly frightened them to their core, not daring to take a step further.

However, some couldn't stop in time or didn't notice at all.

These people still had ferocious looks before attacking, and facing the black mist of Hell, they couldn't dodge, rushing right into the spell's coverage.

Whoosh—

Just like that, the aggressive crowd instantly fell silent.

On the scene, aside from Ronald, who understood his spell exceptionally well and had already confirmed all these people had fallen, everyone else was stunned by the spectacle before them.

No matter what, this instantaneously engulfing scene was still hard to accept, knowing that those who launched the attack just now were all above average in strength, people who could serve as a backbone in any place!

"... "

"The... original holder?"

In the nocturnal silence encompassing the whole scene, the man at the manor gate spoke with a trembling voice.

He couldn't even hold the sword pointing at Ronald steadily, his tone carried the last unwillingness to believe in reality amidst fear:

"This, this can't be!"

"Even as the original holder, it shouldn't be possible to eliminate so many people at once!"

"It must be an Illusion Technique... You're using a trick to deceive us, aren't you? I know you kind of wretch couldn't possibly possess the original holder, you sly and vile fellow!"

Shouting to find an explanation for the scene before him, the man seemed to find some psychological support and immediately shifted his intense gaze towards his halted subordinates:

"You guys, you guys hurry up and get him!"

"Capture this guy for me, and I'll reward you heavily!"

"..."

Yet, only silence responded to the man.

Apart from him, trying to persuade himself in despair, the other Casters clearly saw Ronald's strength. Only those wanting to die would continue to follow the man's orders.

Meanwhile, Ronald nodded with satisfaction:

"It's good that everyone understands the situation."

With his words, the black mist surrounding Ronald receded beside him, forming a defensive circle around him and Luna.

As for the original ground...

All those who rushed into the black mist lay collapsed on the ground, none could open their eyes at this moment.

"Ronald, you truly are the original holder!" Seeing the situation reach this point, Luna finally couldn't help but ask, "I... you never mentioned it before!"

"You never asked before." Ronald's tone remained calm, "Besides, we've only known each other for half a day, counting carefully, I haven't had time to tell you so many things."

Ronald refraining from saying the rest was all right.

Mentioning time, Luna couldn't help but retort:

"What are you talking about? You clearly spent the whole day reading books!"

"So-called no time, is it because you have to keep reading books?"

Regarding this question, Ronald nodded seriously:

"Exactly, reading books is a very important matter for me, even more important than many things."

"..."

Luna was directly blocked by this answer.

The young woman thus watched Ronald, opened her mouth but found she couldn't say anything.

Finally, Luna seemed to give up on something and shook her head.

Then she turned direction and walked towards the man who was already kneeling on the ground, whose eyes were now filled only with despair.

Gazing at this man who kidnapped her for a few seconds, Luna finally spoke with a complex tone:

"Blum, I didn't expect you would do such a thing."

"Kidnapping me at such a crucial moment... you know, it practically equals betrayal of [Nikos]."

"..."

Hearing Luna's questioning, the man named Blum looked up.

In his eyes now, besides despair at the current situation, there was unwillingness regarding his fate:

"Phelia, my name also harbors a noble soul, inherited from the ancestors of [Nikos]!"

"And you guys, joined with outsiders to control everything about [Rachmont], unwilling to share even a little with us! If this continues, are we noble ones just to watch ourselves become those wretched beings in turn?"

After listening to Blum's nearly roaring response, Luna widened her eyes, seemingly completely unprepared to hear such an explanation.

Finally, unable to bear it, the young woman rebuked loudly:

"Fool! You, you fool understand nothing!"

"The seal on [Rachmont] hasn't been broken yet, everyone is working hard for this. Now finally hoping to seek aid from the powerful Grade, you instead act harmfully to your own for nonexistent profit."

"This, this is simply irrational!"

Blum, however, showed disdain for Luna's statement:

"Ha—such a perfunctory statement from the authorities, do you really think I would believe it?"

"..."

"Magic Fluctuation is right here!"

"Mr. Blum, how are you?"

At this moment, a squad of guards specializing in handling mysterious side events arrived.

The magic of the original holder spell was too apparent, they couldn't possibly have no reaction.

Yet, they arrived with the thought of helping Blum solve the problem. Upon reaching the entrance, they discovered Luna standing there.

The situation reversed instantly.

These guards completely ignored the kneeling Blum but prioritized surrounding Luna to protect her.

After ensuring Luna's safety, someone asked:

"Your Highness Phelia, why are you appearing here?"

"According to the messages from above, weren't you attacked unexpectedly and fell into the water while welcoming the Grade fleet and went missing?"

"I indeed went through a lot today, but fortunately met a reliable gentleman." At this moment, Luna displayed utmost poise and calm, first placating the guards then turning to introduce, "Let me introduce you, this is Mr. Ronald..."

"Hmm?"

Luna's intention was to introduce Ronald to the people.

Yet, when she turned around, she found Ronald had vanished at some unknown point.

Thus she stood blankly for a long time.

The young woman's ears left only a slightly sorrowful whispering:

"So... already gone..."

"..."