Pov: Vik
WANTED
PRIZE: 100 million federal currency
NAME: Vik
RACE: A snake beast
CULTIVATION: VOID TRAVELING REALM
CRIME: Killed many innocent people at Azure Mountains, tried to destroy Azure Mountain City; the recent catastrophe in Azure Mountain City happened because of him. He also slaughtered members of the Lin family, who came to protect the city.
EVALUATION: He is a beast who wants nothing but the fall of humanity. Anyone who sees him should run first and contact the authorities later.
Reading the full details of the poster, I realized that some people deliberately targeted me by putting all the crimes committed by the Lin family and that dragon, Gullnor, on my name.
Now I had another problem added to my long list. While I thought about this, the system's voice sounded in my ears.
System: "Host, by the way, you look like a real serial killer in that photo."
I ignored the comment and looked at Louriel. "Do you know who did this? Why am I blamed for everything the Lin family did? They should be the ones to blame, or at least their remaining members should be blamed."
Louriel sighed and said, "The Lin family is completely destroyed. After that incident, the main force of the Lin family, their ancestors, were killed. You could say they became my undead army, but that's not important. The main branch of the Lin family that did not participate in that event at Azure Mountain was eradicated the day after you saw Lin Yang getting killed by that white-haired man."
"The main branch of the Lin family was left only with women and children. There were some strong guards, but that was not enough. A group of people attacked them at night, killing them all and leaving not a single blade of grass."
"That person is believed to be you by the authorities. Now you are more of a criminal than the Lin family could ever be. You will be hunted by the police and higher authorities wherever you go."
Sigh! This is getting worse and worse. I still wanted to know something, so I asked Louriel, "Do you know who did this? I'm sure it could be that white-haired man, the supposed master of Lin Yang, but what do you think?"
Louriel waited a minute to think and then said, "I can't say for sure, but the people behind this have acted very professionally. The people involved in putting your photo and recording video of the Lin family massacre are all famous police officers from different regions. After they gave their reports about you, all of them died. Investigators looking into their deaths put you as the prime suspect. Then those investigators also died, and other people who came to investigate them also put you on their prime suspect list, and they died too."
"This cycle continued until people at the very top of the police and authority got involved. Now only those even allowed to chase or investigate you are all S rank police officers, the ones with peak Void Traveling Realm cultivation at minimum."
"In short, you are in complete trouble. Believe me, you are currently just below the threat level of a terrorist organization. You may even reach that level if things continue."
"While we talk, the perpetrator out there is still killing more people in your name. Currently, you are designated as an S rank threat. Although you didn't face the police while coming here, I'm sure that is because the police are also afraid of you. Soon, some S rank police officers or awakened ones will be dispatched to hunt you."
Shit! I put my palm on my forehead. I became a wanted criminal overnight. I didn't do anything; I was partying in the dungeon and just came to the city to discover that the whole city saw me as a serial killer.
First, I need to hide from those who want to hunt me. My disciples may also be hunted, so we need to hide together. That's not a problem since I still had the Great Fire Forest as my backyard, where no one can disturb my peace. However, I still need a place to operate in the outside world for my disciples and me.
As I thought about this, Louriel saw my expression and guessed my thoughts. She said, "There's no need for you to think too much about hiding. The best course of action will be to leave this place, I mean this continent."
"You know, Vik, humans are the most divided species in this world. An enemy of one country can become a hero in another. So you just need to go to the western continent. I have a lot of influence there; you can go there and start your new operations. But remember to keep a low profile for some time."
I nodded after hearing her words. She was right; I just needed to leave this place. Thinking about my disciples, I hurriedly said goodbye to Louriel and teleported back to my manor. I first needed to secure my disciples and send them all to the Anonymous Hall.
Pov: Third person
After Vik teleported back, Louriel looked at the empty space with a hint of anger. She said, "That fool didn't even stay to hear all my words. I could have teleported him to the western continent through a long-range portal."
Winston, at her side, asked cautiously, "My liege, do you need me to call him back?"
Louriel replied, "No need. Leave him on his own. Let him go to the western continent. He'll come back to me for help, and at that time, I will make him apologize. He has no choice; either he uses a portal or crosses the sea."
Pov: Vik
When I teleported back to the manor, I entered immediately and made sure no one could see me. I sensed many presences keeping an eye on my mansion. I was sure those were police and authorities tracking my movements, waiting for high-ranking people to arrive before they took action.
I made sure no one saw me. I entered the living room, with Pushpa still on my shoulder, resting her head against my cheek as if comforting me. It worked; some of my stress eased.
I sensed that all of my disciples, including Sherry and Lu Xiaoran's parents, were in the living room watching TV. I went there intending to warn them and teleport them to a safe place. But when I saw what they were watching on TV, I was shocked.
Currently, the TV was on a news channel where a debate was taking place. The main topic was me. They were warning everyone about me. Soon, the scene shifted to some people wearing masks who claimed to be my victims.
The first man said, "He was a serial killer who bragged about killing people, he professed and confessed to being a demon."
The second man added, "He was that bro; if he wanted you out of there, he would have done it himself on his own feet."
The third man stated, "Vik gave me a lot of passes; he could have killed me a couple of times."
Before the fourth or fifth man could say more nonsense about me, I switched off the TV. Now everyone watching looked at me. Lu Xiaoran tried to ask something, but I stopped him. I just told them to follow me as there was no time to waste.
I created a portal straight to the Great Fire Forest for my disciples, Sherry, and Lu Xiaoran's parents.
While doing this, I kept thinking about those people I saw on TV. This was really getting out of hand. I didn't know any of them, but they kept accusing me.
Sensing my anger, the system said, "Keep your mind calm, host."
Vik: "You don't understand, system. I'm not angry just because I got framed. I'm angry because those people are making a joke out of me. I'm sure I'll become meme material after this."
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