Chapter 2616

Harold, already crumbling in chaos at that moment, frantically tried to find an excuse for himself, but Elder Baggin had interjected him with a deep frown and a sharp stare. "Shut up right now! Since Fane is this strong, then all questions have been answered. There's no black-clothed man, and you were threatened at all. If Fane hadn't surprised us with his strength, your plan would've gone perfectly. "Fane would've died on Holy Cloud Mountain, and you'd rid yourself of a source of hatred. Since you weren't by Fane's side at the time, the higher-ups wouldn't be suspicious of you at all! "It's just your poor luck that the assassin you sent was no match for Fane, and your plan failed horrendously. Fane, did you deliberately place the corpse where people would pass by?" Fane nodded. "If I had just spoken the truth, no one would have believed me. It was better if I put the corpse in front of everyone and had Elder Eliot investigate. "I was sure that Harold thought his plan was flawless,