CHAPTER 837: CHAPTER 837: REBIRTH FROM THE ASHES

Serena stepped forward, looking at Titus Ashworth and the Merfolk Clan princess standing together. Her clear bright eyes were filled with a sharp light, "Princess of the Merfolk Clan, was it you who sent that note to my grandmother?"

"Clap, clap, clap," the Merfolk princess couldn’t help but applaud, "That’s right, it was me."

Grandmother’s face changed dramatically. She quickly realized she had been used.

The Merfolk princess had exploited her hatred towards Westria, pulling a ’mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind’ move.

Grandmother wanted to speak to Serena, but Serena raised her hand to stop her. This was her oversight; recently, she had been busy with the Crawford family’s matters, neglecting her grandmother, thus giving the Merfolk an opportunity.

Serena curled her red lips, "Lord Ashworth, so now you want to join forces with the Merfolk Clan to capture us all in one go? I advise you to think clearly. If you make a move, Westria and Alani will go to war."

The Merfolk princess knew Serena’s eloquence. Her words were like dazzling orchids, capable of bringing the dead back to life. Fearing that Titus Ashworth might waver, she quickly said, "Lord Ashworth, do not hesitate any longer. Westria and Alani have a blood feud, it’s either you die or I perish. This is a golden opportunity for you to strike first. Back then, even the ancestors of Westria couldn’t annihilate Alani. If Alani disappears at your hands, then you’ll be the greatest ruler of Westria, recorded in history with glory and honor!"

These words struck a chord in Titus Ashworth’s heart, and he was very wary of Serena. Now that he had chosen to cooperate with the Merfolk Clan, Serena must die here today.

Titus Ashworth waved his hand, "Men, go! If they resist, then... leave none alive!"

Titus Ashworth showed a sinister ruthlessness.

"Yes!" His subordinates immediately started to act.

Grandmother quickly said, "Protect the princess! Quickly escort the princess away!"

This was Westria, Titus Ashworth’s territory, and now he had the place surrounded, the situation was very unfavorable. Irene grabbed Serena, "Princess, we must go!"

Serena grabbed her grandmother, "Grandmother, let’s go together!"

Grandmother immediately pushed Serena away, "Serena, you go first, I’ll cover!"

Irene broke open the window, "Princess, there’s no time, hesitate and chaos will ensue, let’s go quickly!"

Serena glanced back, seeing Grandmother and Madame Flora, as well as Rona, already caught in Titus Ashworth’s encirclement, struggling to hold on, today promised to be a grim battle.

Serena’s pale eyes suddenly turned red, and only now did she clearly realize the national hatred between Westria, Alani, and the Merfolk Clan, fearing that a day of reconciliation would never come.

"Princess, watch out!" Suddenly Madame Flora screamed.

Serena looked up, only to see the Merfolk princess aiming a bow with her right hand, arrow ready in her left, "Whoosh," the sharp arrow flew, racing towards her heart.

Serena’s pupils contracted, and in the next second, with a "thud," the sound of the arrow sinking into flesh rang out, spine-chilling.

Serena stared blankly ahead; her grandmother had rushed out to block an arrow for her, now it had pierced through her grandmother’s heart.

Time seemed to freeze, Grandmother turned around slowly, looking at Serena with a stern yet loving gaze as usual, "Serena, don’t... blame... blame Grandmother for being cruel... Grandmother is leaving, Alani... is in your hands now... go back, become the queen, drive out the mile-long iron cavalry, restore Alani... Serena, your journey... is just beginning..."

With that, Grandmother spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground.

Serena was breathless; her lashes trembled slightly, and large tears fell from her eyes, "Grandmother!"

"Princess!" Irene, with reddened eyes, grabbed Serena, "We must go now!"

Irene pulled Serena through the window, leaping down to the ground.

But this place was already surrounded, Irene shoved Serena away, "Princess, I’ve only managed to escort you this far, now run, don’t look back!"

Serena staggered a step, her small hands clenched into fists at her sides, she turned and ran, holding back her blurred vision.

She dared not look back, but the howling wind by her ears made everything sound so clear. Upstairs, Madame Flora, Good Mother, and Rona all lay in pools of blood.

They fought valiantly, paving a path of blood for her.

She dared not stop.

She must not disappoint everyone.

At that moment, there was a "thud," as the Merfolk princess deeply stabbed a dagger into Irene’s heart, and Irene too, fell.

A subordinate handed over a clean handkerchief, and the Merfolk princess nonchalantly wiped her blood-stained hands, then looked at Serena; finally, it was just her left.

"Bring me the bow and arrow," the Merfolk princess laughed.

The subordinate quickly handed over the bow and arrow.

The Merfolk princess once again took the bow in her right hand, arrow ready in her left, aiming at Serena’s heart, intending to shoot out the arrow.

But at that moment, the sharp sound of brakes screeched, a black van suddenly sped over, stopped, the back door opened, and a large hand reached out, pulling Serena into the car.

The black van quickly disappeared from sight.

The Merfolk princess paused, completely unprepared for someone to suddenly appear and intercept Serena on the way.

Today’s plan was flawless, Serena should have been unable to escape!

The Merfolk princess angrily threw the bow and arrow to the ground, then looked at Titus Ashworth, "Lord Ashworth, quickly investigate, find out who those people in the black van are, this is your territory after all, dig three feet deep and find that van!"

Titus Ashworth looked at the black van; there was no license plate on the back, but indeed it was bold for the van to come out to intercept.

"Alright, I’ll send someone to investigate. Allowing Serena to escape today might become a major threat in the future," Titus Ashworth said worriedly.

"Why, Lord Ashworth, are you afraid?"

"Merfolk princess, aren’t you afraid?"

"..."

Both the Merfolk princess and Titus Ashworth harbored deep fears of Serena, afraid she would rise stronger from this escape.

"Princess of the Merfolk Clan, I’ll take my leave now." At this point, several guards brought out the unconscious Hayden Crawford, placing him into Titus Ashworth’s luxury car.

The Merfolk princess raised an eyebrow, "Lord Ashworth, what do you intend to do by taking Hayden Crawford away?"

Titus Ashworth curled his lips, "Hayden Crawford is the true essence of the blood of the innocent, I’m taking him back, of course, to... make him inherit the position of lord!"