The Witch Hunter System

"What are your orders, General Neyi?" the Fanghorn General asked after forcefully suppressing his rage towards the nobles.

Although he held the same rank as General Neyi, the latter was following the direct orders of the new Ocean Master. This slight difference was enough to create a huge gap in their statuses.

General Neyi could even command the sea monsters to some extent.

Language and intelligence were the only barriers preventing the sea monsters from following his instructions precisely. Even so, just being able to do this much showed the greatness of the new Ocean Master.

Was there ever anyone in the history of the Celestial Kingdom who could command the vast power of the Boundless Sea? Was there ever an Ocean Master who could share a portion of his authority?

None. There had never been such a person.

After General Neyi observed the situation, he replied, "For now, let us assist the Knights and protect the civilians from hurting themselves. See if you and your troops can also acquire some useful information from the Knights, General Karso."

"Understood," the Fanghorn General called Karso acknowledged. It seemed like he had more to say, but he kept his silence.

Even so, General Neyi saw through his thoughts.

"The Ocean Master temporarily stayed back in Moonwater City. You won't be able to see him now, but there will be a chance in the future," General Neyi mentioned.

General Karso nodded without saying anything.

Shortly after, the Fanghorn Army and Moonwater Army poured into the Residential Zone, slowly controlling the situation and restoring order to the region.

In the war between the Nobles and their Knights, dozens of Knights had died, and many more suffered various degrees of injuries. After the two armies joined the fray, much of the pressure was taken off the Knights.

General Neyi was on his way to the field hospital, where the injured Knights were taken for treatment. However, he suddenly sensed the Ocean Master's presence. When he changed directions and moved towards the source, he was quickly surprised.

Indeed, the Ocean Master had arrived.

"General Neyi welcomes the Ocean Master to Fanghorn City!" General Neyi proudly knelt with a loud announcement, allowing many people to hear.

General Neyi's sudden announcement shocked everyone. However, the Moonwater Army was able to confirm Vaan's arrival since the soldiers had all seen him back in Moonwater City.

"We welcome the Ocean Master to Fanghorn City!" the Moonwater Army's soldiers repeated, kneeling with complete subservience.

Their uniformed act amazed ordinary civilians but bewildered the higher-level Knights because Vaan lacked an awe-inspiring aura and cultivation.

A First-stage Divine Origin Realm equivalent Land Dweller was their Ocean Master? Did they miss something? Or did the Moonwater Army know something that they didn't?

What was that tiny temple following him?

"You can get up."

"Thank you, Ocean Master!"

Shortly after General Neyi got up, several questions swam in his head. The Ocean Master had stayed back to stabilize Moonwater City. As such, he didn't understand why the Ocean Master came so soon.

Was Moonwater City's situation already dealt with? But it had only been a few hours!

"Why did you come here so soon, Ocean Master? What about Moonwater City?" General Neyi couldn't help but ask.

"Moonwater City has been stabilized. However, a situation with the nobles caught my attention. That is why I am also here to check," Vaan casually stated before asking, "Where were you headed?"

"To the field hospital to question the Knights, my Lord," General Neyi answered, still feeling amazed in his heart. But at the same time, Vaan's words shook him.

Did Moonwater City's nobles also have a dark and twisted history?

When Vaan and General Neyi entered the field hospital, dozens of Knights could be found lying in medical beds. The people who tended to them suddenly paused to salute them.

Those who didn't know who Vaan was quickly found it.

Vaan was unconcerned by the gazes of respect and doubts directed at him. He glanced at a nearby wounded Knight with only several minutes of life left in him.

"Why did you decide to rebel against the nobles?" Vaan casually asked.

The Knight wore a peaceful expression, seemingly prepared to embrace death. But when he heard Vaan's question, his gaze turned sharp and fierce.

"Because they are all scums who deserve death! I used to have a wife and two daughters, but because of them… Because of them…! They are no longer in this world…!" The knight bit his lips until he bled.

"What about you?" Vaan glanced at another Knight.

"…" The second Knight was silent for a moment before mentioning, "My little girl was abducted and toyed to death by them…"

Silence filled the room with a heavy feeling.

Indeed, the nobles were truly inhumane scums of Pangea. With Vaan's senses, he could see the mountain of evidence being shared around the city. Anyone would be enraged after seeing their wickedness and immoral depravity.

Even Vaan couldn't help but frown at their history.

Still, the nobles' disgusting nature and true face made things easier for him. With the nobles' reputation ruined, no one would bat an eye if he killed all of them for their Divine Worlds.

Moreover, with the deep-rooted hatred the Knights have for them, they could also become his sharpest sword against the nobles.

Since he had the military, there was no need for the nobles to exist.

Today, their special privileges are revoked.

"So what have you done to avenge your loved ones? Do you think you have done enough to make the nobles understand your pain? Don't you want to make them suffer the same pain they inflicted on your loved ones? Don't you want to save others from experiencing the same tragedy? Do you think you can reunite with your loved ones in the afterlife? Are you truly content to die now?"

Originally, several dying Knights truly did feel they had done enough and made peace with their deaths. But after listening to Vaan's questions, they realized they could never be content.

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"I'm not content! I'm unwilling to die now! However, I also know my body best! I can't be saved!" a dying Knight said with reddened eyes.

He partly blamed Vaan for reigniting his desire to live when his situation was hopeless. He should have just left him in his delusional peace.