Drawing Cards in the Middle Ages to Rise in Ranks-Chapter 588 - 362: Wrap-Up

"Are you okay?"

Lavinia felt

"Not dead, but close."

Losa leaned close to Lavinia's ear, his chin weakly resting on her shoulder. "Let's run quickly. We've killed the Wolf Lord's Guard, and now, there will be no place for us in the entire Wolf Race."

The hot breath turned her ears red.

"Can you still walk?"

Losa didn't reply, the breath from his nostrils becoming noticeably weaker.

She hesitated no longer, carried Losa on her back, cast a Divine Speed Decree on herself, and swiftly disappeared into the smoke.

"Quick, catch them!"

"Don't let them escape!"

"Losa of Saluzzo killed the Wolf Lord's Guard, if you don't want to anger the Wolf Lord, hurry and pursue them!"

The wolves of the Sassari Family shouted.

"Who got away?"

The Centurion of the Bologna Family looked confused, then suddenly realized, as if struck with senility, "Oh right, go chase that kid, daring to kill the Wolf Lord's Guard, it's simply rebelling against the heavens, lawless!"

The people of Bologna moved, but the speed of pursuit was clearly somewhat perfunctory.

Not daring to openly resist the Yakxi doesn't mean they would obey unconditionally.

All these families have been around for at least centuries, who among them doesn't have a bit of pride in their hearts.

The Centurion of the Saluzzo Family looked deeply saddened: "Quick, quickly collect the corpse of the Guard master, it's been roasted crisp by that rebellious kid. If it accidentally gets broken later, it'll be terrible."

Only then did the wolves of the Saluzzo Family advance.

Their emotions were complex, both a kind of exhilaration as if on stimulants, and a terror of possible impending doom—first it was a failed expedition to Texas, then the Wolf Lord's Guard was killed in broad daylight, under everyone's eye.

The Yakxi Family, next, would surely take major actions.

...

The night grew late, the moon bright and stars sparse.

In a small house, Lavinia was silently watching over Losa.

She propped her chin on her hands, watching Losa with some fatigue.

His facial contours appeared exceptionally soft under the lamplight, completely lacking the sinister aura and fierce demeanor from the day, his slightly feminine features revealed a vulnerability uncharacteristic of him.

The fingers of the person on the bed suddenly curled slightly.

Losa woke up, the first thing he saw was Lavinia's somewhat red eyes.

"You're awake, how do you feel?"

"Tired, everything hurts."

Losa struggled to sit up with Lavinia's help: "Where are we?"

"Smolin's house, the place we stayed last night."

Losa uttered an "oh", seeming still somewhat foggy, he pondered for a while before coming to his senses: "We need to leave the city soon, although this place is secluded, it won't be long before we're found."

"Can you manage?"

Lavinia was very worried.

Losa nodded: "It's not a big problem."

"Sigh, it's all my fault, we can only be fugitives for now."

Losa gave a wry smile: "I didn't discuss it with you at the time, maybe if I had raised both hands in surrender and let you be taken by the Bologna Family, it would be a better outcome."

Taking out the Wolf Lord's Guard is no small matter.

Saluzzo and Bologna neither dared nor had the strength to stand out and protect them.

Without backing, no matter how strong one is individually, it's just an elite fighter.

Wanting to resist the "tyranny" of the Yakxi Family, with just him and Lavinia, there's no chance at all.

As for launching some kind of labor movement, it's simply not feasible. On one hand, productivity hasn't reached that level, the Northern Apennines have some light industry, while the southern Two Sicilies is just a big rural area.

On the other hand, the power gap between ordinary people and the Wolf Race is too vast, even if it did start, it would be quashed instantly.

"How could I possibly blame you..."

Lavinia said softly: "If it wasn't for helping me, you wouldn't have been caught in this crisis. To be honest, I harmed you—do you regret it? If you hadn't become friends with me, you should still be in Turin, living a leisurely and relaxed life."

Losa reached out to clasp Nia's warm and soft little hand: "What do you think?"

Lavinia gazed into Losa's eyes, softly smiled and said: "As long as you don't regret it."

"How is Mr. Madlen's case going?"

Upon hearing Losa's inquiry, Lavinia paused slightly and shook her head: "You know."

"Looks like, we have something to do before leaving Milan."

Losa frowned: "If you're not opposed, let's take action tonight and rescue Mr. Madlen."

"I naturally don't oppose."

She said softly, amidst Losa's somewhat surprised gaze: "We should do something suited to being outlaw fugitives, given we're now likely on the wanted list."

Studying law, can't save the Apennine people.

...

Turin, manor.

Elmer hurriedly delivered a letter: "Miss, the latest intelligence from Milan."

Valentina took the letter, glanced briefly, and her expression slightly changed: "That kid, really has guts, I initially thought he barely escaped Milan."

Elmer's nervousness eased a bit: "So, what's going on with Losa?"

Valentina threw the letter to Elmer: "See for yourself, your boss not only escaped the joint pursuit of several major families but also launched a surprise attack on Milan's prison, freeing a large number of outlaws."

"I knew it!"

Elmer looked elated.

Yesterday, upon hearing the news of Losa publicly killing the Wolf Lord's Guard, he was stunned for an hour, even thinking he was dreaming.

His formerly comparable partner suddenly becoming a Centurion Level powerhouse able to spar with Miss Valentina was shocking enough, but unexpectedly, he soon committed an earth-shattering act.

That was the Wolf Lord's Guard!

In terms of individual strength, they are at least as powerful as the leaders of upper-tier families within the Wolf Race.

Receiving the news today of Losa's surprising assault on Milan's prison, taking advantage of the chaos to break through the confines of the Wolf Race, had already become somewhat routine.

Outside, a sudden sound of soft footsteps echoed.

"Miss."

Losa coughed lightly, stepping into the hall.

Elmer almost jumped up in shock: "Losa!"

Losa patted his shoulder, looking at his delighted face, now "won over" former partner, he couldn't help but laugh: "Alright, stop dawdling here, go outside and keep an eye on things for me, I have something to say to the miss."

Elmer quickly hurried out of the room.

Valentina then spoke: "You've caused such a big mess, yet dare to come find me? Aren't you afraid I'll sell you out? You should know the family's current situation, with things blown up so big, who dares to protect you?"

The Wolf Lord's Guard, in the Apennine States, are akin to imperial envoys.

Losa killing the Guard is one thing, but he did it in front of so many people, and even arrogantly took off the Guard's head, kicked it like a ball in front of all, simply trampling the face of the Wolf Lord into the dirt.

Losa grinned ruefully: "I couldn't help it, he wanted to kill me, I couldn't just raise my head for him to cut off—we Saluzzo don't have such cowards."

Valentina snorted, indifferent: "It's only because recently the Northern Apennines' stronger families mostly harbor dissatisfaction towards the Yakxi Family, that they didn't go all out in hunting you two. Otherwise, you wouldn't have escaped Milan so easily."

"So, what do you plan to do next?"

Losa spread his hands: "Run, what else can we do? If the situation isn't tight, we'll go to Genoa to see if we can board a ship to the New Continent. If it is tight, then we'll climb over the Alps from the north."

Heading east is not an option, too many people and eyes there, too difficult to conceal our tracks.

"I advise you to choose the second option."

Valentina said seriously: "You need to be serious, don't hold on to luck; over the years, anyone who offended the Wolf Lord's authority ended poorly, and you've offended it severely."

"I know, from that day in Lavinia's trial, when no one stood up for her, you could already tell."

The Wolf Lord's authority is sacred and inviolable.

Losa knows very well their current situation.

"To be honest, I anticipated you would come find me."

Valentina paused for a moment before saying: "Go to my bedroom, there's a package on the table, with some Gold Coins and bills for expenses, then immediately take your little lover and head north, as fast as you can. The Yakxi Family has many agents in Turin, they might have already discovered your whereabouts."

Losa nodded: "Thank you, Miss."