Seven days later, in a city on the border between the Elf Empire and the Human Empire.
This was a major trade city belonging to the Elf Empire.
Highly developed, it served as a vital hub where numerous merchants from both races gathered to conduct business.
The commoners at the bottom did not feel any friction due to the conflicts between the high-ranking officials of the two races; they seemed to have long grown accustomed to such scenes.
As the three races were allies, how could they truly go to war?
Inside the city, an elf was strolling leisurely.
A few humans walked toward him from the opposite direction, but he paid them no mind.
Unexpectedly, as they brushed past each other, one of the men intentionally bumped into him.
People nearby immediately swarmed forward, surrounding the elf.
“Kid, are you blind?” the leader said fiercely, grabbing the elf by the collar and lifting him up.
“Do you know who I am?” The elf sneered.
Even while being held, he did not resist. Instead, a disdainful smile played on his lips.
“I don’t give a damn who you are!”
With that, the man punched him directly, knocking him to the ground.
“Beat him!”
At the man’s command, his companions swarmed over, kicking and punching the elf.
This elf was usually arrogant and domineering.
As a Noble youth in the city, how could he endure such treatment? Moreover, this was the territory of the Elf Race.
If word got out, wouldn’t he be the laughingstock of the city?
Thinking of this, his expression grew increasingly dark.
A flash of blood-red light crossed his eyes, and the men around him instantly exploded.
Blood sprayed everywhere.
‘Seeking death.’
The Blood Elf stood up and wiped the corner of his mouth with his wrist.
Just as he was about to turn and leave, he realized the surrounding area had fallen into chaos.
“Murder! There’s been a murder!”
He ignored the cries and continued walking forward, but a figure appeared in front of him, blocking his path.
“Can a Noble just kill people as they please?”
“Move!”
The Blood Elf was currently enraged, but he also knew that killing would bring negative consequences.
His strike just now had only been intended to teach the man a lesson; he hadn’t intended to kill everyone instantly.
However, as soon as he moved, before he could even see the other person’s actions, his vision was filled with the blue sky.
Finally, his entire body crashed heavily onto the ground.
‘This man is a master!’
“The Law Enforcement Team will be here momentarily. You should wait here quietly for a bit.”
The man’s voice was as calm as water, as if he were stating something perfectly ordinary.
Hearing this, the elf sighed inwardly.
Although he was unwilling, he knew clearly that with his current strength, resisting this man was almost impossible.
However, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a faint, undetectable sneer.
‘The so-called Law Enforcement Team? He knew exactly whose subordinates they were.’
More importantly, it was those wretched humans who had initiated the trouble.
At most, what he faced was a case of accidental killing.
Once he was taken back to the Law Enforcement Team, he would surely regain his freedom soon.
No matter how one looked at it, whether by emotion or reason, he held the upper hand.
Naturally, he had nothing to fear.
The Blood Elf slowly stood up, looking somewhat disheveled.
His gaze was as cold as ice as he stared back at the man without flinching.
For a moment, the air seemed to freeze, and neither of them spoke again.
In fact, there was no need to specifically notify the Law Enforcement Team; the commotion just now was enough to attract their attention.
After all, this was an extremely important trade city without a permanent military garrison.
The responsibility for maintaining city order and ensuring the safety of residents fell precisely upon the formidable Law Enforcement Team.
Although their numbers were not large, every member possessed power far exceeding that of ordinary people.
One could say their strength was extraordinary.
Since this place sat on the border of two countries but was considered a core region of the continent, there was no need to worry about the flames of war spreading here.
Before long, two Law Enforcement squads arrived at the scene.
One had to understand that handling disputes between the two races was the most troublesome matter.
This incident was even more severe: not only had lives been lost, but one of the parties involved was an elven Noble.
How could they dare to be careless?
Once the parties met, the Blood Elf immediately stepped forward to detail the events to the Law Enforcement members.
However, regarding the fact that he had killed people in his rage, he claimed it was purely an accidental slip of the hand.
The Enforcement Captain nodded thoughtfully after hearing this.
“I see. In that case, please come with us.”
Clearly, this was the judgment he had made, and he did not bother to hide his favoritism.
As for the humans to whom the deceased belonged, the Law Enforcement Team ignored them entirely.
At that moment, several elves prepared to lead the Blood Elf away.
The man’s lips curled into a mocking smile.
“Captain, such a handling of the matter seems slightly inappropriate, doesn’t it?”
“This matter has nothing to do with yly.
Pfft!
Hot blood splattered like a fountain.
The Blood Elf stared with wide, terrified eyes, looking in disbelief at the arm piercing through his chest.
His face was filled with shock and confusion as he immediately turned a pleading gaze toward his elven companions.
The surrounding crowd was stunned by this sudden turn of events.
They had not expected this man to strike and kill so decisively.
For a time, the entire scene fell into a deathly silence.
“Oh dear, I am truly sorry. My hand slipped and I killed him. I offer my deepest apologies.”
The man brushed the blood from his arm as if nothing had happened, then bowed slightly toward the Law Enforcement Team.
It was as if everything that had just occurred was merely an insignificant accident.
As the man withdrew his arm, the miserable Blood Elf took his last breath in endless despair, his body falling limp to the ground.
Only then did the Law Enforcement Team snap out of their shock.
The other elves nearby grew tense, quickly preparing to strike at any moment.
“Audacious criminal! How dare you commit murder in broad daylight! This person has committed a heinous crime and must not be shown leniency! A life for a life! Kill him!”
The Enforcement Captain gave the order without hesitation, his voice full of rage and authority.
“What grand official authority you have, Captain!”
Facing the Enforcement Captain’s furious roar, the man showed no fear.
Instead, the corners of his mouth tilted up in a mocking smile.
“When the Elf Race kills my Human Race, why is there no need for a life for a life? Is it just because he was a Noble? Does that mean my human brothers deserved to die?!”
The man laughed out of sheer anger, cursing the other party as he calmly snapped his fingers.
“ou! Keep your mouth shut!” the Enforcement Captain scolded impatient