The First Vampire

At first, Capen was interested in watching the punishment, but as time passed, he also began to get impatient.

What he thought generally as a simple matter turned out to be a notable “surprise” from two thieves who were never significant in his eyes.

“Orlando, are all your men this defiant?” Capen irately questioned Orlando, the master of thieves.

Orlando was lost in his thoughts at the moment, not responding to Capen’s sarcasm.

“Master…” The executioner suddenly turned around hesitantly, “Harry… is not going to make it…”

Capen widened his eyes and approached to check Harry’s breath, indeed, Harry had already succumbed.

With a light humph, he spoke to Bruce, who barely clung to life:

“I guess you’re the only one left who can give me those bonds now. Confess promptly, or else you’ll end up like him!”

With a wry smile, Bruce barely gasped out:

“Master… I… I really… didn’t take them…”

“Good! Stick to your code!” Capen laughed in anger, gesturing at the executioner, ruthlessly commanded, “Continue!”

The room echoed once again with the eerie sounds of punishment and Bruce’s faint groans.

This hellish experience transformed Bruce’s initial skepticism into current anger and despair.

Thus he understood many things.

He knew that no matter how he defended himself, no one would believe him.

Compared to those priceless bonds, his life as a thief was insignificant.

Even if he died innocently, no one would give a damn.

But Bruce wouldn’t give up!

Harry’s set up, Capen’s hypocrisy, Orlando’s negligence… all eventually led to Bruce’s complete resentment.

As he felt his own life slowly slipping away, a ruthless look, akin to a dying and desperate lone wolf, flitted in Bruce’s eyes.

At that moment, he just wanted to destroy everything in front of him and make this wicked city fall with him!

“I admit… I confess…”

Hearing Bruce’s faint voice, Capen, who was on the verge of giving up, suddenly brightened, “Speak up!”

However, Bruce’s gaze shifted to Orlando as he whispered:

“Father… I’m sorry…I just can’t stand it anymore… I can only let you down…”

Hearing these words, Orlando suddenly exploded in anger, yelling:

“Bruce, what are you getting at?”

Capen’s eyes flickered thoughtfully, as he asked:

“Bruce, could it be Orlando who instructed you to steal? Are the bonds with Orlando?”

Before Bruce could answer, Orlando quickly stood up, took a few steps forward, stared into Bruce’s eyes and sternly said:

“You better explain yourself clearly!”

Bruce managed a bitter smile, but all he could utter was:

“Father… I’m sorry… I’m sorry…”

Capen immediately jumped in front of Bruce, urgently asking:

“Tell me, are the bonds with Orlando? Don’t be afraid, I’ll protect you as long as you tell the truth!”

“Yes…” Bruce nodded weakly.

Orlando immediately flew into a rage, shouting:

“Bruce, you ungrateful wretch! How dare you frame me…”

“Orlando!” Capen coldly turned around, “You better explain honestly! Or else…”

While talking, Capen cracked his fists, his aura radiating out.

Orlando was also enraged, but knew he was no match for Capen, he defensively argued like a violated maiden:

“What do I have to confess? It’s Shawn clearly setting me up; can’t you see through such a simple scam?”

Saying that, Orlando rushed to Bruce, grabbing his chin and intimidating:

“Kid, don’t think you can use this trick to escape…”

He couldn’t finish his words, because Bruce had abruptly ceased breathing.

Seeing this, Capen furiously pounced on Orlando, knocking him aside and roared:

“Orlando! I warn you, these bonds are a major issue, it’s not something a leader of thieves can covet!

If you don’t hand over the goods, don’t think about leaving Alfalfa City alive!”

Confronted with Capen’s threat, suppressing anger surged in Orlando’s heart, he stood his ground and said confrontationally:

“Capen! Do you think you can dominate singlehandedly in Alfalfa City? Remember, you are just a newbie who arrived here three years ago! If it weren’t for someone backing you up, do you really think we would willingly submit to you?

I warn you too, don’t push your luck, otherwise, the waters of Alfalfa City are much deeper than you think!”

Capen was taken aback and laughed sarcastically, then landed a kick on Orlando’s stomach.

Orlando’s henchmen who had gathered around frantically unsheathed their long swords, glaring angrily at Capen.

But Capen didn’t take these people seriously. Years of violent confrontations forged his iron willpower. As a fifth-tier Warrior, he had extraordinary confidence and arrogance; nobody here could threaten him.

Capen coldly looked at Orlando, who had fallen to the ground. His voice filled with resolve: “I don’t care if that kid was lying or who really stole the bonds. But as the head of this city’s thieves, you must retrieve those bonds!

I give you three days. If I don’t see the bonds in three days, well, you’d better prepare your body bag!”

Having said that, Capen humphed dismissively and insolently squeezed through the crowd of Orlando’s henchmen who were giving him hostile looks.

After Capen left, Orlando was helped back up.

But he immediately snatched a long sword from one of his men and, out of distress, started hacking at Bruce’s corpse.

Not until Bruce’s corpse was brutally mutilated and drenched in blood did Orlando stop, panting heavily.

At this point, Orlando was filled with bitterness unjustified blame suddenly placed upon his shoulders.

Moreover, he also came to realization that Bruce played him right at the brink of death.

What a “faithful son”!

After Orlando’s actions, it is likely that the entire city would soon know that those priceless bonds were in Orlando’s hands.

But the key point was, he actually didn’t know anything!

Even more critical, Orlando realized, if he can’t give something to Capen, what will happen after three days?

His subordinates seemingly had the same thoughts and eagerly focused their attention on Orlando, waiting for his commands.

After pondering for a while, Orlando finally grit his teeth and said adamantly: “Does that Capen really think he can dominate singlehandedly in Alfalfa City? Heh, follow me!”

Having said that, he walked out.

His underlings glanced at each other before quickly following him.