As Piers Riley's words fell, Billy and Frostblade, leading the core members of SHADOW, approached the central square.
"Frostblade!" Upon seeing Frostblade, Eleanor Lawson called out, a glimmer of hope appearing on her previously despairing face. Herman Lawson, upon seeing Frostblade and the SHADOW members, also held a glimmer of hope in his eyes. SHADOW's involvement in the situation might be the chance they needed to survive.
Frostblade nodded slightly at Eleanor before turning her gaze to Piers Riley. "You Riley clan members are truly impatient."
"Frostblade, this is a matter between the Rileys and the Lawsons. It's best if SHADOW doesn't get involved!" Piers Riley took a deep breath and spoke.
He hadn't expected SHADOW's presence. Although they weren't afraid of SHADOW in Earthford, they didn't want to engage in a direct conflict if they could avoid it. After all, SHADOW wasn't limited to just Earthford; they had a vast number of members, and provoking them would lead to severe consequences. Moreover, there was a particular figure in SHADOW whom Piers Riley absolutely dreaded.
"Boss, he's Piers Riley, the third-ranking member of the Riley clan." Frostblade introduced Billy.
"Is that so?" Billy squinted his eyes slightly and looked at Piers Riley, saying, "You dare to infiltrate your people into SHADOW. Your courage is quite something."
Piers Riley's heart twisted upon hearing Billy's words, and it was evident that Tan Green had been exposed.
"Is the destruction of the Dittman clan the work of you?" Billy continued, "And the attack on the SHADOW members, including Ebony Lord, is also your doing?"
"Who the hell are you? Do you have the right to speak here? You..." A guest officer from the Riley clan raised his hand, pointing at Billy, and spoke loudly.
Before he could finish his sentence, a blade's radiance streaked through, leaving behind a blood-red line across his chest. Blood gushed out immediately.
"..." The man lowered his head to look at the bloody wound on his chest but couldn't utter a word before collapsing, his legs giving way beneath him.
"Don't go too far, Frostblade! I..." Piers Riley angrily protested.
"I haven't heard your answer to my earlier question." Billy interrupted him.
"I... I don't know what you're talking about..." Piers took another deep breath.
Billy mentioned two matters, and he didn't dare admit to either of them, especially the second one. Assassinating a SHADOW member was an absolute crime, and if SHADOW took it seriously, the entire Riley clan would likely be wiped out.
"Where is the person who attacked Ebony Lord?" Billy continued, "Tell me, and I might spare your life for now."
Billy had already scanned everyone's martial prowess at the scene. The most powerful individual was the elderly man next to Piers Riley, with Warlord Grand Completion strength. However, even he was only half a level above Ebony Lord, he unlikely have inflicted the serious injuries on him.
"Who are you?" Piers Riley frowned, unable to detect any martial aura from Billy. However, he felt a growing sense of unease.
"I'll ask one last time," Billy said with a narrowed gaze, "Where is the person?"
"Are you going to make enemies of the Riley clan?" Piers Riley's unease was growing stronger.
"Are you unwilling to talk?" Billy's tone turned cold. "Execute him!"
Frostblade responded in a low voice and swiftly slashed with her blade.
A cold radiance flashed, and in an instant, she reached Piers Riley.
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