60 A Night of Complaint II

It was clear that the owner of this uncoordinated half-Japanese, half-Chinese looking mansion was an obstinate and persevering man, who had deep faith and worship in his own origin.

It was late at night, and the mansion was absolutely quiet, save for the slight breeze coming from afar.

"Mayor!"

A crying voice, together with an incessant knowing of the copper ring on the door, broke the silence.

"Who's causing such a ruckus!?" Another voice boomed from within the mansion almost instantly.

Above the layers of tree bark, flashing black figures could vaguely be seen. Weapons were aimed at the incoming guests.

"Your humble subordinate, Guo Er, is here!" the person banging the copper ring yelled. "Something big has happened, Mayor!"

"The mayor does not receive guests at night! How dare you cause a disturbance at this time of the night?" the authoritative voice responded. "Go back to Su Yinghua!"

"Master Su has been assassinated!"