They captured Qianqian, it was likely not a coincidence.
Walking along the road, Horn was pondering over this matter in his mind.
However, what he could not determine was under whose orders were they acting.
The signature was the Duke, but it didn't necessarily mean it was under the Duke's orders.
Or perhaps the Duke was trying to test through this method?
Carrying a bag full of coins and doubts, Horn walked near the camp gate, only to find that the elderly, women, and children at the entrance had been dispersed.
At some point, the Ten Households Leaders, each leading over a thousand young and strong men, had silently formed a semi-surrounding stance.
The soldiers dressed in black held long spears, mingling among the crowd, and from the cloaked outlines of some people, one could tell there were hidden black, long, straight objects.
Several ruffians lay twitching on the ground while Jeanne held a battle flag, glaring at them fiercely.
