Drawing Cards in the Middle Ages to Rise in Ranks-Chapter 564 - 339: Conspiracy

There was an unmistakable weariness on Lavinia's face. She didn't have the skill to pull out the female gunman's soul for interrogation, but merely used her own special ability—a kind of decree power similar to Words Become Law.

This ability can forcibly turn a villain into a good person.

Moreover, the female gunman still had a conscience, so she wasn't considered too bad.

Nonetheless, using the decree on a living being still took a big toll on her. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

In the reception room.

Lavinia, covered in dust, said, "You came just in time."

Losa was a bit surprised, "What?"

"The female gunman who attacked you confessed some things."

"She talked?"

"Yeah, used some unconventional methods."

Losa couldn't help but glance sideways, a little surprised, "Isn't that illegal?"

"Indeed."

"But as you said, the city-state code has many defects and loopholes. What I did was not illegal, though it may have been harder for her to accept than ordinary interrogation."

"Who is it?"

"The hawkish faction of the Sassari Family."

"That's rather unexpected. Logically, even if Saluzzo and Bologna fought each other to mutual destruction, the Sassari Family could not dominate the Northern Apennines alone."

Losa pondered.

The Sassari Family's strength was even weaker compared to the Bologna Family, because the foundation of the Sassari Family was mainly on Sardinia, a well-known fact since Garibaldi's Redshirt Army rose on the island.

Although Garibaldi's Redshirt Army failed to establish a foothold, after that event, the Sassari Family was too weak to control Sardinia and had to hand over this Mediterranean island, second only to Sicily, for the Yakxi Family to manage.

"So, behind the Sassari Family, there might be other masterminds?"

"Perhaps, but the female gunman who attempted to assassinate you is a stray Wolf Race fostered by the Sassari Family, and she isn't qualified to access these secrets. Even if she knew, there's nothing we could do about it."

If there really was someone behind the Sassari Family, it could be no one else but the Yakxi Family.

A dying camel is still bigger than a horse, even though the Wolf Race Expedition Army was defeated and almost entirely annihilated, damaging their prestige.

The Yakxi Family is still the Common Lord of the Wolf Race, with strength that completely overshadows all so-called superior families. Even if other families catch some minor indiscretion, without conclusive evidence, no one would dare challenge the Yakxi Family at the Grand Council of the Wolf Race.

Losa's expression became grave, "Any other valuable information?"

A hint of sarcasm flashed in Lavinia's eyes, "Yes, the Sassari Family intends to create chaos in Turin."

"What's the purpose?"

"Don't tell me you can't guess."

Losa smirked, "The Yakxi Family's influence truly is everywhere."

Once Turin falls into chaos, the Yakxis would have a reason to intervene in the northern territories.

And legitimately.

"It seems the Wolf Race Federation in Texas really put a lot of pressure on the Yakxi Family."

Losa nodded, "Miss Lavinia, have you informed your family about this?"

"I have, but unfortunately, the family member stationed in Turin and I don't get along well, so I'm afraid she might not believe the information I've gathered."

"That's quite unfortunate indeed."

Losa's expression slightly stiffened.

Lavinia frowned slightly, "What?"

"I don't get along with the family member stationed in Turin either."

"If I recall correctly, you only arrived in Turin yesterday, right?"

She paused, a bit puzzled, "And your lady seems to value you highly, doesn't she?"

"But the lady left Turin last night, and I can only send a letter to remind her of this matter. Yet, when she might receive it and return, I don't know."

Losa added, "As for our person in charge in Turin, Centurion Lamduo, our relationship isn't too harmonious either."

She sighed lightly, "That's really bad news."

"Miss Lavinia, where do you think the Sassari Family might strike?"

"I don't know, but if they aim to cause chaos, today would be the best day."

Lavinia said, raising her hand to adjust her glasses, "Do you have any guesses?"

"Today, a well-known circus arrived in Turin. It's said that tonight they will perform a grand spectacle of a Dragon Rider slaying a giant, and the tickets aren't expensive—the outermost stands cost only thirty Lira."

"In all likelihood, it will be during this circus performance."

Losa smiled, "Come to think of it, it's pretty coincidental. I originally came here to invite you to watch tonight's circus performance together."

Seeing Lavinia's surprised expression, Losa couldn't help but laugh, "Miss Lavinia, have you never received such invitations?"

She shook her head.

Silence followed for a moment.

Then she spoke, "Losa, you guessed wrong about one thing. I don't actually have many admirers."

"That's quite surprising."

"Not surprising at all. Being friends with me is dangerous because I'm very capable in a fight. So they wouldn't target me directly but instead choose my friends."

"Luckily, I'm also very good in a fight."

Lavinia curled her lips into a slight smile and chuckled, "Defeating just one elite corner head barely reaching the centurion threshold doesn't count as being very capable."

"No one wants to be friends with someone like me."

Losa pondered for a moment, realizing that in their families, or rather most people in the world, they abide by the principle of 'kin conceal kin'. Who would like someone who puts righteousness before family?

"Even if we are friends, if you violate the city-state code, I won't show you leniency."

"Even the worst order is a hundred times better than chaos."

"Luckily, I'm a law-abiding citizen."

Losa quipped.

…

Hawthorn Manor.

Centurion Lamduo asked with a frown, "Losa asked you to come here just to relay these absurd speculations? Where's the evidence?"

Elmer responded with neither pride nor servility, "My lord, my master reminds you that if something big happens in Turin, it's not him who would face dismissal and punishment from the family inquiry."

"Rubbish!"

Lamduo angrily slammed the table.

Elmer remained silent, quietly watching Lamduo.

After a long while.

Lamduo snorted coldly, "Pass the order to all Saluzzo Wolf Race outposts to stop whatever they're doing and patrol the streets for me!"

He paused and added, "Especially around Sea God Square and Saint Maria Church, ensure at least one centurion is nearby!"

"And you, Elmer, have Losa come see me immediately!"

Elmer lowered his head, humbly saying, "Apologies, my lord, but the lady has other appointments for Centurion Losa, so he's too busy to come."

Lamduo's expression turned grim, repeating 'good' several times.