I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 245 Sakata's Pursuit

The moonlight was hazy and the sky was covered with dark clouds, which seemed to indicate something ominous was about to happen. Sakata stood in the shadow of the Gust family mansion, staring fiercely at the closed door, holding the hilt of the sword tightly in his hand, as if ready to swing the sword at any time. The warriors beside him, dressed in black, were waiting for orders silently like ghosts.

"Go in and capture that little girl Liv!" Sakata's voice was low and full of murderous intent. Following his order, the soldiers broke open the door of the Gust family like hungry tigers pouncing on their food. However, surprisingly, the courtyard that should have been heavily guarded was silent, without any obstruction.

Sakata frowned, and the uneasiness in his heart gradually grew. He stepped into the inner courtyard of the Gust family and looked around, but no guards came out. What was going on? Could it be that the Gust family had already heard about it and made preparations in advance?

"Lord Sakata, something is wrong. They all say that the guards of the Gust family are extremely powerful, but why can't we see even a single person today?" a guard said cautiously.

Sakata's face was gloomy. He knew that things would not be so simple. Their actions should be quick and secret, and it is impossible for the news to leak out in advance. So, what tricks are the Gust family playing?

"Lord Sakata, we found a few people, but..." Before the other guard could finish his words, he was rudely interrupted by Sakata.

"Bring the person to me!" Sakata roared, with anger and confusion mixed in his heart.

After a while, several ragged people were brought in front of him. They looked haggard and frightened, with despair in their eyes.

"Sir, we are all homeless people and we know nothing. Please let us go?" One of them pleaded with tears.

A trace of doubt flashed in Sakata's eyes. These people were obviously not members of the Gust family, so why were they here? And where did the Gust family go?

Sakata looked at the homeless man in front of him, and his heart was filled with doubts. He decided to interrogate him personally and uncover the truth of all this.

"Tell me, how did you get in? Where are the people from the Gust family?" Sakata's voice was cold and stern. The tip of the sword in his hand gently pressed against a person's throat. The threat was self-evident.

The man trembled and stammered, "Sir, we are homeless people who were hired a few days ago to do some odd jobs here. As for the people from the Gust family, we don't know where they went. We were gathered together early this morning, and then someone told us that we don't have to do anything today and can leave tomorrow."

"Who told you? Did they say anything?" Sakata pressed on.

"It was a man who looked like a butler. He only said that something big happened in the family and asked us to leave temporarily. We don't know anything else." The homeless man's answer made Sakata even more confused.

Sakata took a deep breath, knowing that he couldn't spend too much time here. The whereabouts of the Gust family were unknown, and there must be a bigger conspiracy behind this.

"Lock them up," Sakata ordered, and then said to the guards around him, "Search the entire mansion immediately. Don't miss any clues."

The guards took the order and left, and Sakata stayed alone in the courtyard, looking into the quiet depths of the mansion, his uneasiness growing stronger. He felt as if he had fallen into an invisible trap, and his opponent was hiding in the dark and watching him.

Not long after, the guards brought back some clues. They found some hastily left items and some obvious signs of escape. It seemed that the Gust family had indeed evacuated here in a very short time.

Sakata's brows were furrowed, and he knew he had to act quickly. He ordered some of the guards to stay at the mansion just in case, and the rest followed him to track the Gust family.

Under the cover of night, Sakata led his warriors on the road to find the Gust family. They must find them before the other party is ready, otherwise it will be too late.

Sakata and his group traveled through the night, as sharp and swift as a cheetah at night. They followed the possible escape route of the Gust family, keeping a vigilant eye on all the movements around them.

Soon, they came to a remote forest area. The trees here were dense, and the branches and leaves intertwined to form a natural hiding place. Sakata felt that there seemed to be something hidden here, so he ordered to stop and rest and search the surroundings.

At this moment, a very faint sound aroused their vigilance. Sakata's eyes focused, and he immediately signaled the soldiers to enter combat mode. Like ghosts, they quietly approached the source of the sound.

They moved forward cautiously, each step was as light as a feather, afraid to make any sound. Finally, they found a group of guards sitting around a campfire and talking. The night was as dark as ink, and even if Sakata tried his best, he couldn't hear what they were talking about, let alone whether these people were related to the Gust family.

"Who is it?" Suddenly, a guard beside the campfire seemed to have noticed something and asked vigilantly. In an instant, the whole scene became extremely tense, like a taut string, and a slight vibration would trigger a fierce battle.

Sakata's eyes suddenly became sharp. He tightly grasped the weapon in his hand, and all the muscles in his body were tense, ready to deal with the possible attack. At the same time, his brain was working rapidly, thinking about the strategy to deal with it. He knew that they were at a disadvantage at this time, and they had to be extremely careful and must not easily reveal their identity and purpose.

In this tense confrontation, Sakata decided to take the initiative. He took a step forward and said in a calm and firm voice: "We are travelers who are lost in this wilderness. We heard a noise here and came to take a look." His voice was as calm as water, without the slightest ripple, as if he was telling a very ordinary thing.

The guards looked at each other, as if evaluating Sakata's words. At this moment, Sakata's eyes inadvertently swept across the uniform of a guard, and he was delighted because he found that the emblem on the uniform was the emblem of the Gust family, which meant that they had found the right direction.

However, the other party obviously did not easily believe Sakata's explanation. "This is the forbidden area of ​​our Abelis family. Outsiders are not allowed to enter. You leave immediately!"

The guard's tone was still tough, with no intention of giving in. Sakata's heart sank, knowing that if he forced a conflict at this time, it would likely cause a series of unnecessary troubles. After careful consideration, Sakata decided to adopt a delaying tactic.

"We have no ill intentions, we just got lost in this area. Could you please give us some directions?" Sakata said sincerely.

However, Sakata's brain was working fast. The Abelis family? He had never heard of this family. This was probably the guard of the Gust family! Sakata didn't dare to act rashly. His first priority was to catch the woman of the Gust family, otherwise everything would be meaningless.

"Sakata, you lost. Liv has already left in another direction." At this moment, Javier walked out.

"Javier! Does your family want to disobey the orders of the Source of Darkness?" Seeing Javier's appearance, Sakata immediately threatened.

"Our family has never wanted to disobey the orders of the Source of Darkness." Javier answered calmly, "As for the marks you mentioned, they are just the logos on a batch of equipment we purchased before." Javier followed Sakata's gaze and saw the mark representing the Gust family on the guard's chest.

"I will report this matter to the adults, you go and explain it to them yourself." Sakata understood that the battle could no longer continue.

"Train, what time is the last train?" Sakata suddenly remembered something.

"Sir, it's twelve o'clock. The bus will leave in ten minutes."

"Let's go! Follow me and catch him!" Sakata knew that the enemy's only passage was the train, and they had to seize this last chance. Time was running out, and Sakata led his men to rush to the train station, and a thrilling chase was about to begin...

In the vast night, a group of people rushed past like shooting stars. Their footsteps echoed in the silent night sky, as if predicting the coming storm.

When they arrived at the train station, time was running out. Sakata made a prompt decision and ordered his men to disperse and search. He himself rushed to the waiting hall like an arrow from a bow.

Sakata's heartbeat accelerated rapidly, and his eyes scanned the crowd like a hawk, searching for that familiar figure. Time passed by minute by minute, and the train whistle sounded like an alarm, signaling that the train was about to depart.

At this critical moment, Sakata's eyes locked on a familiar figure - Liv, who was trying to board the train under the cover of the crowd.

Sakata burst out without hesitation and rushed towards Liv like a cheetah. His action attracted the attention of people around him, but he ignored it and had only one thought in his mind: to catch this crucial person at the last moment.

Liv seemed to have noticed the movement behind her, and she quickened her pace, trying to get into the train compartment before the door closed. However, Sakata was faster, and he used all his strength to finally grab Liv's arm tightly at the moment when the train was about to start.

"Who are you? Why are you grabbing my arm?" Sakata heard a scream and realized that he had recognized the wrong person.

As the night deepened, Sakata stood in the deserted station, his face reflected the dim light, and a hint of barely perceptible confusion flashed in his eyes. The report from his subordinates was like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard. A train left early, and this sudden news disrupted all his arrangements.

"Sir, we have communicated with the staff at the station." The subordinate reported breathlessly, revealing urgency and anxiety in his words. "It is reported that a train has already departed an hour ago. This is obviously not in line with the normal schedule."

Sakata was filled with an indescribable regret. His mistake might have caused the real Liv to escape successfully. This was not just a simple failure of the mission, but also a heavy blow to himself. He involuntarily let go of the strange woman's arm, and the self-blame in his heart surged like a tide.

However, as an experienced leader, Sakata was not defeated by disappointment and self-blame. He took a deep breath, quickly calmed himself down, and began to think about the next action plan. Time was running out, and he could not allow himself to dwell on past mistakes.

Sakata acted decisively and redeployed personnel. He deployed more manpower and launched a more extensive and detailed search. At the same time, he actively contacted other relevant departments and coordinated resources from all parties to obtain more valuable clues and information.

Sakata knew that time was the key to victory. Although the train was fast, they still had a chance to catch up with the speed of the warhorse. Sakata personally led a team of elites to conduct a carpet search of the area around the train station along the direction of the train. They did not miss any corner and carefully looked for any clues that Liv might have left.

"Chase them!" Sakata's voice was full of determination. They rode their horses and galloped across the vast land, the wind whistling in their ears, as if cheering them on. Everyone had faith in their hearts, firmly believing that they would be able to catch up with the train that left early and find Liv's trail.

Sakata knew that this pursuit was not only to complete the mission, but also to prove himself. He had to correct his mistakes and capture Liv. This was not only about the success or failure of the mission, but also about his personal honor and dignity.