In the southern district of Saville Territory, in a private house next to a pub. Several people who looked like adventurers were discussing something in a circle. At this moment, a rune suddenly lit up on the table, and the leader immediately signaled everyone to be silent.
Then there was a loud knock on the door. The person in charge looked at it carefully and showed a relaxed expression.
"Someone is here, open the door." As soon as he finished speaking, an adventurer walked out, and soon came in with another adventurer. As soon as the newcomer entered the room, he knelt down on the ground, respectfully Reported to the ground: "Sir, there is news from the guild that the mission has been changed and it has become to investigate the murderer."
"Your people didn't get involved, did they?"
"No, sir, you ordered us not to touch that mission."
"Get out."
"Yes." After the messenger left, several people gathered in a circle again.
"It seems that everything is going well, let them discover that thing by themselves!"
"Your Excellency is wise."
"Haha." The leader twirled his beard and laughed.
"It's just taking advantage of the fact that no one is in charge of the Mage Tower. Be prepared, we will leave tomorrow."
"Ming? Could it be that Ai——"
"Shut up!" Before the subordinate could say anything, the leader pointed at his mouth. The man's mouth opened and closed, but no sound came out.
"Sir!" The others also seemed to be frightened. After sealing his subordinate's throat, the leader breathed a sigh of relief and his face recovered a little.
"Idiot! Don't drag us down if you want!
"Did you know that when you become an advanced arcanist, the mage's perception is very sharp! As long as someone calls his name, he will sense it!
"Although Epps didn't show up, this is not his advancement. As long as that person reminds him that someone is causing trouble in his territory, you and I will die here!" After finishing, it seemed that he was still not relieved and cursed again. Idiot, and the person who just spoke is also full of fear at the moment.
"Forget it, we'll evacuate now without waiting for the answer." Perhaps he was really frightened. The leader gave the order and set the evacuation time to today. The others did not object and went to other rooms to pack their things.
Soon, a white light flashed, and several people disappeared, leaving only an empty room that seemed to be complaining about something.
...And on the other side, in the living room of Fairbus Villa. Mrs. Patty stopped in front of Chateau,
"Lord Xia Duo——" Xia Duo sighed,
"Things may be far more complicated than you think. I don't want to wade into this troubled waters. It is not in my interests." This attitude is very clear, but Mrs. Patty is still unwilling to give up persuasion. Xia Duo's previous test The spell shocked her. If it weren't for Chateau, she might have done something to Fairbus' body in the end.
This is not what she wants, and Xia Duo is the one who changes this. She has a mysterious confidence in Xia Duo,
"Lord Xia Da, I can increase the reward, double or triple it!" This woman is really crazy!
But the gold coins were indeed very tempting, and Xia Duo hesitated. At this time, Kaili, who had long been extremely envious and jealous, couldn't help but say irritating words.
"Xia Duo, are you ready to give up like this? Are you afraid? Mr. Kaili is not afraid!" Mrs. Patty immediately turned around and thanked Kaili.
"Thank you, Mr. Kaili." This reaction and speed seemed to be waiting for this moment, so fast!
Xia Duo was speechless. Aren't you too sad?
"Mrs. Patty, have you ever thought that the investigation will eventually lead to the Mage Tower? Kelly, have you thought about this problem?" Although it is unlikely that the lord did it, a certain mage in the Mage Tower is also involved. It was a trouble that Xia Duo didn't want to cause, which he could obviously avoid.
Or, these gold coins are not enough for Xia Duo to fight an unknown mage group. And Kaili also hesitated. No one is a fool. He can accept the task for gold coins, but he will definitely provoke the mage in the mage tower for gold coins.
He is just a new mage who is not much better than an apprentice. Even if he agreed temporarily, he would still do whatever he wanted to do next. But in front of Xia Duo, he didn't bother to lie, and silence was his answer.
So it was obvious on the scene. Seeing that both mages were planning to retreat, Mrs. Patty showed her trump card.
"Two adults, I can confirm that this matter has nothing to do with the lord, and if you find the murderer, the lord will definitely reward you!"
"This is impossible!" Carey retorted subconsciously. He glanced at Chateau and asked Mrs. Patty,
"What is the relationship between Fairbus and the Lord?"
"I don't know the specific relationship, but a lot of trade in the territory has to go through Fairbus' Chamber of Commerce, and the lord is very polite to Fairbus." Mrs. Patty affirmed.
Now even Xia Duo was a little suspicious. Did this woman lie like this just to let them continue the investigation?
Shado didn't know what Fairbus's chamber of commerce was, but Kaili knew it. He retorted again,
"Impossible, I know the Liaton Chamber of Commerce. Although it has some historical background, it is already half-dead now -" But before he finished speaking, Kaili suddenly fell silent. Why would a half-dead chamber of commerce pay a huge price to investigate the murderer?
Why issue a mission in the Mage Tower? Kaili felt that he had some misunderstandings. He subconsciously looked at Xia Duo, hoping that he would say something to support his point of view.
But Xia Duo had never heard of the name of the Liaton Chamber of Commerce before now, so what could he do? So he ignored Carey's gesture and turned his attention to Mrs. Patty, hoping that she could explain clearly.
If the lord's action can indeed be ruled out, then Xia Duo is still interested in participating, but then he has to worry about more competitors, who may be on the way now.
Suddenly, Xia Duo also felt a little anxious.
"Mrs. Patty, please explain."
"Lord Xia Da, I'm really sorry. I'm not interested in Fairbus's business. I only come into contact with these things occasionally. As for the lord being very polite to Fairbus, that's because I saw with my own eyes that the lord called Felbert Albers 'Old Friend'."
"That letter!" Kaili reacted immediately,
"The 'Greg' on that letter is the lord?" Shado also thought of it, but Mrs. Patty denied this.
"No, Greg is a bard, I have met him." Didn't he just admit it?
However, Parthiv Rao's denial seemed to indicate that what she said before might indeed be true. In addition, being able to issue tasks in the mage tower was somewhat extraordinary after all.
Xia Duo was actually ready to agree first, and then retreat in time if he really felt resistance.
So, he agreed. Of course, Kaili couldn't wait to agree before Xia Duo agreed.
Seeing that Sha Duo agreed, Partiv Rao also showed a smile for the first time on his face, but it was fleeting. ...After leaving Fairbus Villa, Shado decided to start investigating from the Liaton Chamber of Commerce owned by Fairbus. He believed that there was no unprovoked killing in this world.
There must be interests involved behind this matter, otherwise who would kill an ordinary person for nothing? If there is no profit motive, killing is just a waste of one's own physical strength. It is a completely loss-making business and is something that no normal person would do.
What's more, controlling first and then killing, spending so much effort just to kill an unrelated person?
Xia Duo didn't believe it.
