Chapter 201 - 19: Lich (3)_3
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When she received the message, Yilin’s hand holding the letter trembled slightly.
"Are you sure... is it true?"
"It should be correct, all sources of information are consistent," Abi Robbs whispered, "Actually, we suspected his identity from the beginning, but we didn’t expect it to be this serious. He’s... a Lich. Everyone is talking about it now. I think, Miss Yilin, you should make a statement as well. Otherwise, people will think you’re on Gray’s side."
"Everyone, who do you mean?"
"The public, the Church, and... the nobles from various regions. Even those who have benefited from the Holy Knight’s favor, no one dares to openly support him now. At this point, we only stand a chance of protecting ourselves by claiming we were deceived by him."
"Prepare a horse for me."
"Where are you going?"
"Salted Fish Port," Yilin answered softly.
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Count Gruglu pressed the letter against his face, holding it tightly, his body trembling slightly. For a long time, he didn’t remove it.