Arcane Lord

In the southern area of ​​Saville Territory, in a private house next to a tavern.

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.

Immediately afterwards, there was a loud knock on the door. The person leading the door carefully distinguished it and showed a relaxed expression, "Someone is coming, go and 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 and reported respectfully:

"Sir, there is news from the guild that the mission has been changed to investigating 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 went 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. Get ready, we will withdraw tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? Could it be that Ai——"

"Shut up!" Before the subordinate could say anything, the leader pointed at his mouth. The person who spoke opened and closed his mouth, but he didn't make any sound.

"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 to die!"

"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 saying that, he seemed to be still angry and cursed an idiot again. The person who just spoke was also full of fear at the moment.

"Forget it, we won't wait for tomorrow, we will withdraw today."

Perhaps he was really frightened. The leader gave an order and mentioned 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 telling something.

…

On the other side, in the living room of Villa Fairbus.

Mrs. Patty stopped in front of Sha Duo, "Master Sha Duo——"

Xia Duo sighed, "Things may be far more complicated than you think. I don't want to go through this troubled waters. It's not in my interest."

This attitude can be said to be very clear, but Mrs. Patty is still unwilling to give up persuasion. She was shocked by Shado's detection spell before. If it weren't for Shado, 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 Duo, I can increase the remuneration, 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 been extremely envious and jealous for a long time, couldn't help but say irritating words, "Xia Duo, are you ready to give up like this? Are you afraid? Master Kaili is not afraid!"

Mrs. Patty immediately turned around and thanked Carey, "Thank you, Master Carey."

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 Mage Tower will be found in the end? Kelly, have you ever thought about this problem?"

Although it is unlikely that the lord did it, involving a certain mage in the mage tower is also a trouble. It is obviously a trouble that can be avoided, and Xia Duo does not want to cause it.

In other words, 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 later. But in front of Xia Duo, he didn't bother to lie, and silence was his answer.

Then 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 I will definitely reward you!”

"This is impossible!"

Carey subconsciously retorted. He glanced at Shado 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 said affirmatively.

Now even Xia Duo was a little suspicious. Did this woman lie like this just to let them continue the investigation?

Sha Duo didn't know what Fairbos's Chamber of Commerce was, but Kaili knew it. He retorted again, "Impossible. I know about 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 misunderstood. He subconsciously looked at Sha Duo, hoping that he would say something to support his point of view.

But Xia Duo had never even heard of the name of the Liaton Chamber of Commerce before today, so what could he say? 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, Sha Duo also felt a little anxious, "Mrs. Patty, please explain."

"Lord Shada, I'm really sorry. I'm not interested in Fairbus's business. Even these are things I come into contact with occasionally. As for the Lord being very polite to Fairbus, that's because I saw with my own eyes that the Lord called Fairbus 'Old Friend'."

"That letter!" Kaili reacted immediately, "Is the 'Greg' on that letter the lord?"

Chateau also thought of it, but Mrs. Patty denied this, "No, Greg is a bard, I have met him."

Don't you just admit it? However, Mrs. Patty's denial seems to indicate that what she said before may indeed be true. In addition, being able to issue tasks in the Mage Tower is 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, Mrs. Patty's face showed a smile for the first time, 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.