The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 581: The Approaching End

Imperial Capital, Raifurut Residence.

Unlike the imposing and majestic Bigusler residence, the Raifurut residence exuded a somewhat gloomy aura.

It was as if it were shrouded in shadows, hidden in a dark corner. Not only were the outer walls covered with thorns and vines, but the vegetation inside also seemed somewhat bleak, with some dead old trees. Coupled with the crow-like birds occasionally flying overhead, even in the Imperial Capital, this family was probably not well-liked.

And it was true.

Although the Raifurut family held a considerable position in the Imperial Capital’s noble circles, they were ostracized.

They specialized in training spies, assassins, and dead men, a profession that wasn’t well-received. Their methods were also unscrupulous, and for the martial Empire, they were naturally considered shady characters who only used insidious tricks.

Such a Raifurut family, besides those in the center of power who needed someone to do their dirty work, naturally wouldn’t be welcomed by anyone.

Especially those noble knights, whose disdain for the Raifurut family was deeply ingrained. Even if they didn’t say it aloud, they looked down on them.

But it had to be said that the Raifurut family was indeed favored by the Empire’s higher-ups.

After all, they needed someone to do their dirty work.

Therefore, the Raifurut family had always been highly valued by the Empire’s higher-ups, receiving their support since long ago, and had always been a rather special existence in the Empire’s noble circles.

Especially after gaining the support of the Imperial Consort ten years ago, the family’s status gradually rose, and now, they were nobles of the Marquis rank. Besides those dukes who were related to the royal family, they held the highest position in the noble circles.

Even the Bigusler and Renitra families were only Marquises.

In other words, even just based on their title, the Raifurut family was comparable to the Bigusler and Renitra families.

Perhaps, because of this, when Harvis petitioned to go to the Kingdom, the Raifurut family could intervene so righteously, sending Wolram with Harvis and Rockto, right?

Although the Raifurut family’s purpose was definitely to monitor Harvis and Rockto, if their status and position weren’t sufficient, how could they force their way in and accompany the prince and the Knight Commander?

When Harvis appeared in the Kingdom, only Rockto and Wolram were by his side. This was enough to prove Wolram’s position in the Empire, at least not much inferior to Rockto’s.

Otherwise, did they really think it was easy to stand beside the Empire’s strongest Knight Commander?

Under such circumstances, although the Raifurut family wasn’t well-liked in noble circles, and their headquarters was located in such a gloomy corner, they were actually a powerful force in the Empire.

At this moment, Wolram, the adopted son of the Raifurut family head and the most outstanding assassin of the younger generation, appeared here.

This was the underground hall of the Raifurut residence.

In the hall, five figures sat around a U-shaped conference table, their entire appearances shrouded in darkness, their faces completely invisible.

Wolram stood among them, surrounded by the conference table and the five figures.

He didn’t look at them, but lowered his head respectfully, his eyes flickering slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

In the next second, the five figures spoke one after another.

“Haven’t you found Diere Elvenbein yet?”

The one who spoke was the dark figure in the middle.

Although Wolram couldn’t see his face, he knew his identity.

“I’m sorry, Father.” Wolram said respectfully, “That woman is too cunning. We’ve used all available tracking methods, but every time, she escapes, even luring us into traps she set, causing us to lose quite a few men.”

Hearing this, the other four figures stirred.

“It’s been so long, and you still haven’t caught her?”

“She’s just a sixteen-year-old brat, not even level seventy. Shouldn’t capturing such a person be easy?”

“The Raifuruts have trained you for so many years, spending countless resources and effort, and yet, you can’t even complete such a small task, even losing men?”

“If the Imperial Consort returns and blames us, can you bear the consequences?”

Four furious voices rang out one after another, scolding Wolram.

“Useless.”

Even his adoptive father, sitting in the middle, spoke coldly, seemingly extremely displeased.

Wolram’s eyes turned cold, but he remained respectful on the surface.

There was no helping it.

These five shady figures were the highest-ranking members of the Raifurut family. Besides his adoptive father, the head of the family, the other four were undoubtedly decision-making elders, not someone he, an adopted bastard, could defy.

Moreover, Wolram was also very frustrated that he hadn’t caught Diere Elvenbein yet.

Recalling what happened in the Kingdom, Wolram couldn’t help but clutch his chest.

That woman had pierced him there.

Although it was just a “tentacle” that was pierced, what the “tentacle” experienced was also something he experienced personally.

He, Wolram Raifurut, had been killed once by that woman.

Recalling the intense pain at that time, Wolram seemed to hear those words echoing in his ears.

“I’ll go to the Imperial Capital myself.”

“I’ll find it myself.”

“Trying to trick me into going there?”

“You succeeded.”

“But whether you can find me, capture me, and achieve your goal depends on your abilities.”

“I’m looking forward to seeing the Raifurut family’s strength, and even more so, the strength of the person manipulating you from behind the scenes.”

Those cold words echoed in his ears, making Wolram’s grip on his chest tighten, so tight that it could break his skin.

He was brought back and trained by the Raifurut family from the outside.

At that time, he was still an abandoned infant.

In order to survive in that cruel training facility, he trained and killed desperately, eventually becoming the most outstanding assassin, stepping on the corpses of countless peers, and was chosen by the Raifurut family head to be his adopted son.

To reach this point, he had paid and lost a lot, but he had never suffered such a loss, never been looked down upon like this.

That girl’s cold and merciless voice, like a sharp blade, along with the weapon in her hand, pierced Wolram’s heart.

From that moment on, Wolram had probably gone mad.

Not insane, but obsessed.

He thought about that woman all the time.

He thought about killing her all the time.

He wanted to pierce that woman’s heart, just like she had done to him, and make her scream in despair as she lay in a pool of blood.

But at the same time, he felt a burning passion for that woman, wanting to possess her, to make her his.

There was a saying that love could turn into hate.

Wolram was different. He probably developed love from hate.

After all, she was the only woman who was more ruthless and colder than him, even making him suffer a loss and die once.

Moreover, Wolram had initially looked down on Diere. He went to the Kingdom to kill her, to trick her, but in the end, he was the one killed and tricked by her. All the hatred intertwined, creating a twisted obsession.

He wanted revenge.

He also wanted to possess this woman.

Therefore, when the Raifurut family ambushed Diere, he, as the leader, hid in the darkest corner, waiting for her to reveal an opening before suddenly attacking and piercing her abdomen.

If it weren’t for wanting to drive that woman to despair and then possess her, Wolram might have pierced her heart, not her abdomen.

Unfortunately, in the end, Diere escaped.

This put the Raifurut family, who had received the Imperial Consort’s order to kill Diere at all costs, in a difficult situation.

Just as one of the family elders said, if they couldn’t capture her, they wouldn’t be able to explain themselves to the Imperial Consort.

This was a plan devised by the Imperial Consort herself. If the Raifurut family failed to execute it properly, they would definitely face severe consequences.

However, Wolram was also helpless.

“I suspect that someone with very high magical skills is secretly assisting Diere Elvenbein.”

Wolram reported respectfully with his head lowered.

“Whether it was the incident in the Imperial Palace or the pursuit these past few days, whenever Diere Elvenbein is cornered, strange things happen. It’s like she suddenly disappears, or the clues we’re tracking suddenly break off, and sometimes, we even lose men inexplicably. This all indicates that Diere Elvenbein isn’t fighting alone.”

Wolram had noticed this.

Unfortunately, they didn’t care.

“No matter the reason, a failed mission is a failed mission. You are to blame.”

The Raifurut family head said coldly.

“I’ll give you two more days. Before the Imperial Consort returns, no matter what method you use, you must bring her back.”

“Dead or alive.”

“If you fail, you know the consequences.”

These words made Wolram close his eyes.

Then, he responded.

“Yes.”

This secret meeting ended here.

Just then…

“Boom!”

Suddenly, a violent tremor occurred.

“What!?”

“This tremor is…!?”

“What happened!?”

“Aah!”

The family elders cried out one after another.

“…!?”

The Raifurut family head also stood up.

Wolram also abruptly raised his head.

A violent tremor, like an earthquake, suddenly occurred, shaking the entire underground hall.

As if the heavens were collapsing and the earth was sinking.