The Survival Rules of NPCs

Chapter 41: Seeking Life Amidst Death!

Rose Avenue.....

Eliza's location was truly unexpected by everyone, including Orland and Peter. No one had anticipated that the woman would choose to hide here...

Those who have the most contact with the aristocracy, besides the aristocratic circle itself, are the middle-class service industry people on Rose Avenue. After all, even the aristocracy needs to access services such as medical care, law, education, finance, and business connections.

Anyone here could easily spot Mrs. Eliza in a crowd, even if she was disguised. If she wanted to hide, she should have gone to a working-class area like the East End, where few people had seen Mrs. Eliza before, where she would have been better able to conceal herself.

The unusual situation immediately put Orlando and Peter on high alert. They each ordered their soldiers to maintain strict control of the surrounding area and be vigilant against any unexpected events.

It was precisely because of this overly aggressive move that a group of middle-class people protested.

Unlike the farmers in the West and the workers in the East, who are too scared to speak when they see the warriors blocking the way, most of the highly educated middle class here understand the law and rules. They are usually polite and well-mannered, but if someone breaks the rules or infringes on their rights, they are more willing to stand up to anyone.

Sure enough, a group of well-dressed men stood in front, staring directly at the knights without flinching, while a group of ladies also voiced their accusations, either criticizing the knight commander for abusing his power or saying that the current actions were against the law.

Orland frowned, realizing for the first time that force alone was not omnipotent. For example, he couldn't just start a massacre to silence people; if he gave such an order, nine out of ten of his warriors would not listen to him.

"Gentlemen, I have received the latest news that the madman who attempted to assassinate Lord Martin and Lord Allen has infiltrated this area. For your safety and that of your families, this is the only way. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."

Upon hearing that the madmen who massacred Allen Manor had infiltrated the place, most of the women turned pale, while a group of men frowned. Although their reason was valid, they couldn't just let these soldiers search their homes.

The first to resist were the doctors, who said directly, "Isn't it a bit excessive to search everyone's homes based solely on the Knight Commander's word?"

The doctor's family members had already been taken into custody. Although they also hoped that the Knight Commander could deal with those arrogant criminals, barging in without a plan might provoke those madmen and cause harm to their own family members, which would be a greater loss than gain.

As doctors took the lead, people from other industries also joined in the protests.

No matter what, it's a bit much for a knight commander to search everyone's homes under any pretext. The middle class, especially the merchants, are more or less involved in some contraband. If they are found out, wouldn't the knight commander have leverage over them?

As the situation escalated, just as Orlando was about to take coercive measures, an unexpected figure appeared.

"The madman the knight commander was talking about, could he be referring to me?"

Everyone was taken aback, but those with sharp eyes immediately recognized her: "It's Mrs. Eliza."

"The City Lord's wife?"

"Wasn't it said that the city lord's entire family was murdered?"

"Yes, why is Mrs. Eliza here?"

A group of people began to discuss among themselves, and it was only in that instant that Peter and Orland realized the purpose of the other party's choice to hide in this place.

Almost 90% of the people here recognize Mrs. Eliza. Once she stands up publicly, unless they disregard everything else, they have no way to do anything to her.

"Lady Eliza," Orland said hurriedly, "You are in a very dangerous situation. The madman who killed the nobleman may be nearby at any moment. Please come with us to a safe place."

Peter quickly added, "Eliza, come here. I can guarantee your safety. You don't need to do this."

"Can you guarantee my safety?" Eliza laughed immediately. "My husband, my servant, died such a tragic death, wasn't it all because of you?"

"Madam has lost her mind." Orland waved his hand immediately: "Quickly, take Madam Eliza away. Her condition is very unstable and she needs a doctor."

The group of warriors looked at each other, sensing something was amiss, while Orant's confidant, with a grim face, stepped forward to carry out the order.

But as soon as she took two steps forward, she saw dozens of burly men emerge from the crowd and block Eliza's way.

Just as a ruthless glint flashed in Orant's eyes, and he was about to make a move, all the burly men took off their outer garments, revealing their warrior armor and imperial proclamation.

"What?" Eliza sneered, "Does Commander Knight intend to eliminate Lord Sanin's warriors without even asking why?"

"Country warriors, that's right, they are Lord Sanin's warriors." Jack, hiding in the crowd, shouted quickly. A group of doctors also reacted and nodded. Lord Sanin's warriors were paid more than the sheriffs of Rose Avenue. Their families were almost all settled near Rose Avenue so that their children could enjoy the best education and medical care here. Although these warriors rarely went home, most teachers and doctors still knew them.

"No wonder, Lord Saning's manor was also massacred. Is Lord Orland making no attempt to cover it up at all?"

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Orland frowned. With the prayer ceremony imminent, was this woman trying to disrupt the overall situation in this way?

To be honest, it's a bit troublesome, but not too big.

"Madam, Lord Martin is now dead, and you no longer hold a title. Do you know the consequences of slandering a knight-captain, an imperial viscount?"

"That's not necessarily true..." Eliza loosened her cloak, revealing her figure as if she was about to give birth. The group was stunned to see that the beautiful Lady Eliza... was actually pregnant?

Orland was stunned. What was going on?

Peter's face turned deathly pale in an instant!

"I bear Martin's blood. According to Imperial law, although Martin is dead, the child in my womb is the rightful heir to the title!" Eliza stepped forward fearlessly. "Orland is a wolf in sheep's clothing. He killed the city lord, the prosecutor Lady, and eliminated the popular Lord Allen. He wants to seize Holy Stone City and is even willing to harm me, his pregnant mother!!"

A group of middle-class citizens were immediately shocked. Orland had always been an honest and mediocre person. Most of the time, his presence was far less noticeable than that of Prosecutor Lady. They never expected him to be such a deeply hidden ambitious person.

In order to seize power, they not only dared to slaughter the highly prestigious Allen family, but they also dared to target Lady Eliza, who was already pregnant.

"My husband..." Eliza covered her face, heartbroken and filled with boundless hatred, "He was scalped alive to protect me and the children!"

In an instant, everyone looked at Orland with horror. How could he be such a terrifying person?

Orland was so angry he was itching to bite...

My men reported that Martin was killed by this woman's arrow!

Now that she's in this state, I almost believed her lies. I wonder what Martin's expression would be if he heard this?

I really underestimated this woman from the North!

"Do you have any evidence?" Orland sneered, stepping forward and staring directly at the other man. "You say I slaughtered Lord Allen's entire family and the city lord's mansion? Putting aside whether I'm that ruthless, do you think I'd get the position of city lord if I did that? With so many nobles dead, wouldn't the higher-ups send someone to investigate? Wouldn't the empire send even more elite prosecutors? If you can seize power with just a little force, what do you take the empire's power for? Is it child's play?"

The onlookers nodded slightly in agreement. After all, these people weren't ordinary lower-class citizens; they possessed strong independent thinking. Orant was right. What was he after? If seizing power simply by killing one's superior, the empire would have been in chaos long ago!

"You'll soon find out whether there's evidence or not!" Eliza waved her hand, and a group of burly warriors stepped aside, allowing Bright, dressed in a black cloak, to slowly emerge.

Knight Orant recognized him at a glance; he was the young corpse collector who had collected the bodies at Allen's house!

How dare he make a public appearance?

He cautiously placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, but he didn't panic. His opponent was most likely a necromancer. If he were in the wild, he might fall victim to such a strange profession, but in public, if the opponent dared to use a necromancy spell, he could use the excuse of suppressing a cult to make his hesitant warriors swarm him!

No matter how many explanations Eliza has, her credibility will be greatly reduced given the premise of an alliance with a necromancer.

In retrospect, the other party wasn't much smarter; in fact, they were quite foolish.

But Peter frowned. Knowing Eliza as he did, he knew she wouldn't make such a public accusation unless she was absolutely certain. Even if it was a desperate gamble, she wouldn't be so rash. Had she lost her mind?

Or is it that... I've overlooked something?

"Lord Orland," Bright stepped forward and asked directly, "Madame Eliza accuses you and the evil organization behind you of massacring Lord Allen's family. Do you admit it?"

"Ha!" Orland sneered, "Nonsense!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt as if an invisible, heavy shackle was binding him, forcing him to kneel down uncontrollably!

"I'll ask you one more time, Lord Orland!" Bright stepped forward again and said in a low voice, "In the name of the Holy Sun's Radiance, did you and the evil organization behind you slaughter Lord Allen and his family?!"

Damn it!!

At this moment, both Peter and Orland, who had already knelt down, had solemn expressions. It was Lu Yan!

This body collector... is actually a prosecutor?!