Creed of the heavens

"Carlo accepted the order of the Templars headed by Marco Barbarigo to mix poison in your drink in an attempt to gain power by murdering you."

"This document also records evidence of the Barbarigo family smuggling and hoarding weapons and poisons."

"If you don't believe my words, please arrange for a doctor or alchemist you trust to check. They can prove the authenticity of my words."

Chapter 52 If you want to live a decent life...

Mocenigo was stunned by Lu Xiao's sudden explosive speech.

The skeptical governor arranged for guards loyal to him to temporarily guard Lu Xiao, and temporarily followed his suggestion to call in the alchemist and doctor hired by the governor's mansion.

Facts speak louder than words. When the two consultants confirmed the function and ingredients of the medicine powder, Governor Mocenigo's face suddenly turned livid.

The experience of repeatedly jumping horizontally in front of the gate of hell is definitely not a pleasant experience. In a panic, Mocenigo stabbed the long sword in his hand into the unconscious Carlo's back on the spot.

"what!!"

Carlo, who was awakened by the pain, had no time to explain. Mocenigo angrily stabbed him with a long sword one after another, until Carlo could no longer make any sound before he stopped panting.

"call"

Mocenigo, who controlled his emotions, waved his hand wearily, signaling the guards to drag Carlo's body out and dispose of it.

"Assassin, thank you for saving my life at a critical moment. I will definitely return this kindness to you after the situation subsides."

After taking a deep breath, Mocenigo's undecided mood gradually calmed down: "Come here! Gather a large force, surround the Barbarigo Manor, and try to catch those alive. I will personally interrogate those treacherous traitors!"

Giovanni Mocenigo has been in control of the Republic of Venice for many years. He definitely does not only rely on the idiots of the Barbarigo family. The governor just did not expect his "ally" to betray him so resolutely and decisively.

Lu Xiao originally thought that the governor personally arranged for someone to come and arrest him, so he should have nothing to do next.

However, the information of the Barbarigo family was always well-informed. When the Carlo poisoning mission failed, and before the manpower sent by the governor reached the Barbarigo manor, Marco took Dante and his direct subordinates and fled in advance.

He hid all the way into the castle area of ​​Venice, trying to resist with the help of the small fortress built by the Barbarigo family in the city.

In addition to Marco's confidantes, a considerable number of Barbarigo people were left in the manor. They looked at the Venetian guards who were smashing the gate of the manor in panic, and did not know whether to resist or surrender for a while.

Agostino, who was not the same as Marco, took the initiative to stand up and preside over the overall situation at this time. He opened the gate and let the guards into the manor. Using the name of the Brotherhood of Assassins, he succeeded in making Governor Mocenigo suspend the attack on Barbary. The whole Ge family wanted to retaliate.

In any case, the Barbarigo family was one of the important families supporting Venice's economy, and Governor Mocenigo did not really want to kill them all unless it was absolutely necessary.

With Agostino, a young man who voluntarily surrendered, as the leading party, Mocenigo took advantage of the donkey to propose the condition of pardoning the unknowing members of the Barbarigo family.

Hand over the culprit Marco, and in the future, he will further exert his influence, make greater contributions to Venice, and show his loyalty to the country.

Agostino, as the temporary speaker of the family, readily agreed to the second condition, but handed over Marco

Agostino smiled wryly and said to the governor: "Governor Mocenigo, it's not that we don't want to promise you, but Marco is now hiding in a small fortress in the castle area, and we can't contact him except for his direct subordinates. "

The arsenal and barracks of Venice were within the castle area. It was not difficult for Mocenigo to mobilize troops to surround the small castle, but the use of cannon inside the city would inevitably cause panic among merchants and civilians.

Once it is known that Venice is no longer safe, merchants who are accustomed to playing with wind and wind are likely to withdraw from this trade transit hub, which will cause great harm to the future development of Venice.

As a last resort, Mocenigo decided to make two-handed preparations.

He ordered the city guards to surround the small castle tightly, blocking all the connecting passages inside and outside the castle, as if he wanted to starve Marco to death inside.

On the other hand, Mocenigo sent a commission to the Brotherhood of Assassins, asking them to send someone to sneak into the castle and kill Marco, the culprit.

Needless to say, this task fell to Lu Xiao again.

It was not the first time for Lu Xiao to sneak into the castle.

In order to help Lu Xiao attract the attention of the castle guards, Governor Mocenigo deliberately asked the besieging soldiers to shout loudly before attacking near the north gate.

The nervous Marco immediately ordered most of the soldiers to gather at the north city gate, ready to confront the Venetian soldiers who were only roaring but not attacking.

Lu Xiao took the opportunity to use the rock climbing suit made by Leonardo da Vinci to sneak into the weakly defended castle behind the small castle.

The next step is simple.

After all, the Barbarigo family is just a nobleman who started as a merchant.

Although Emilio hoarded a lot of smuggled weapons and armor in his small castle, Marco had a limited number of direct subordinates, and it was impossible to take care of this small castle.

Lu Xiao quietly assassinated a small number of guards facing south along the way, sneaked in from the tower window of the main building of the small castle, and followed the beam all the way to the top of Mark's room.

Marco, who was pacing back and forth in the house, was very nervous, but his face also looked very haggard. It was obvious that he had not slept well all night, and his eyes were bloodshot.

A strong bodyguard stood quietly behind Marco, seemingly oblivious to the tense atmosphere around him, staring blankly ahead in a daze.

Is he Dante?

According to the information provided by Antonio, Dante Moro is an honest and unlucky guy.

Dante was once a well-known city guard captain in the Republic of Venice, the only heir to the most prestigious and wealthiest family in Venice, and Marco's "close friend".

Although the previous Dante was more introverted and honest, he was definitely not stupid. He had a huge family wealth and connections at a young age, and he also had a beautiful wife.

Unfortunately, Dante's wife Carlotta is taken by the possessive Marco.

Marco, who coveted Dante's family wealth and his wife's beauty, sent several killers to ambush Dante, and he almost succeeded.

Dante, who received strict training since he was a child, is very powerful in combat. He killed all the killers with one enemy, but his head was also seriously injured in the battle, and he lost all his memory, and only his childlike thinking remained. ability.

Marco insidiously coaxed Dante, who was unconscious, to divorce his wife, and occupied her by himself. He also cleverly persuaded Dante to become his personal bodyguard, and took most of the wealth of the Moreau family for himself.

Dante's wife, Carlotta, can only bear the burden of humiliation temporarily with full expectation. She believes that Dante will one day regain his memory and reason, and complete his revenge on Marco's despicable behavior.

After waiting for more than ten years, Dante still shows no signs of recovery.

Poor guy, you are careless in making friends. May you learn a lesson in your next life and discern which friends are worth making.

Lu Xiao slowed down and walked over the beam to the top of Mark. After loading the ammunition for the Hidden Gun in advance, she silently popped out the Hidden Sword, and jumped down from a height to assassinate the anxious Mark.

Seeing that Marco was about to die under the Hidden Blade, Dante's eyes widened suddenly, and he instinctively pushed Marco forward. Lu Xiao's Hidden Sword only had time to cut off half of Marco's palm.

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!"

Ma Ke fell down on the ground belatedly and let out a scream like a pig being slaughtered. Lu Xiao had no time to take care of this pampered aristocratic lord for the time being, and his eyes were fixed on Dante.

Such a quick reaction, almost instinctive, is this guy

The weapon Dante uses is a two-handed giant sword. From his muscular arms, one can roughly infer the destructive power that Dante can cause when he launches an attack. The Hidden Sword is absolutely unbearable.

"does it worth?"

Lu Xiao retracted the Hidden Sword, quietly pointed her right hand at Mark, and drew out the dagger at her waist with her left hand.