Detective Agency of the Bizarre
Chapter 755 - 755 274

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People received his help Before nightfall, they returned to the Spinning City.

Lu Li arrived at the inn and informed the people that their companions had been found.

Sensing the atmosphere of parting, Village Chief Abdel expressed gratitude to Lu Li and Anna.

Leaving the inn, they passed through the square.

It seemed the play performance was over, and workers were dismantling the stage.

Returning to Viscount Hamis’s Mansion.

Already informed of Lu Li’s arrival, Viscount Hamis enthusiastically hosted him—a dinner that was luxurious even before the disaster.

“Nowadays, it’s hard to find tender beef; I can’t even enjoy my beloved medium rare because it’s hard to swallow.” Viscount Hamis remarked, forking a piece of medium steak, speaking in “noble language” with a Barren Lands accent as he conveyed the steak into his mouth.

His teeth closed, and the semi-raw steak was chewed, releasing its juices.

Viscount Hamis used a silk handkerchief to dab at the corners of his lips, then picked up a glass to sip some dark red wine.

Nonetheless, he was immensely satisfied with this dinner.

Not because of the food, but because of the guests: three Exorcists, one of them a Demon Slayer.

Is there anywhere safer than his mansion in the Spinning City?

Lu Li and Gulian were eating quietly, while Anna did not touch the knife and fork in front of her, her body hidden within a cloak.

“Do you not like this food?

It’s okay, I can have the chef prepare something else.” Viscount Hamis empathetically said.

“There are still many people starving outside.” Anna said.

Viscount Hamis paused, then turned to call the newly appointed steward behind him: “Take a hundred pounds of yams and distribute them to the poor outside.”

“People will definitely praise your kindness and generosity.” The new steward knew what to say at that moment.

“No, it’s the generous lady Exorcist.” Viscount Hamis lifted his glass, gesturing in Anna’s direction.

Lu Li stopped eating, looking at Viscount Hamis: “Spinning City’s resources are scarce; don’t you plan to migrate to the coast?”

He noticed Anna’s displeasure towards nobles indulging in lavish meals while commoners could only endure hunger, and it was a good thing this surfaced in Anna.

“Scarcity of resources?

No, Demon Slayer sir, you must be mistaken.” Viscount Hamis squinted his eyes, purposefully boasting: “The food stored in my cellar is enough for three or four months, and caravans come every week.”

“What about the commoners?” Lu Li calmly asked.

Viscount Hamis paused and said, “Food might be a problem for them, but they can leave any time.”

After a not-so-harmonious dinner, Lu Li and Anna returned to Gulian’s room.

“Do you want to help the commoners outside?” Gulian asked, closing the door, staring at Lu Li and Anna.

“There’s nothing around Spinning City; soon, people will have no food.” Anna said.

“By then, they’ll either leave or starve here.”

“At that time, they might not be able to leave.” Lu Li’s words prompted more silence.

“The nearest Storm Corner is 130 miles away, hard for the long-hungry to migrate so far.”

“Lu Li, I want to help them.” Anna said, her red eyes pleading.

Lu Li could not refuse Anna, and after a gentle nod, he said: “The only way to save them is to migrate to Storm Corner or Luo Lei Castle.”

Lu Li was relatively familiar with Luo Lei Castle, but it was 20 miles farther than Storm Corner—those 20 miles would trip up many weary souls.

“I’ve been to Storm Corner; the environment is harsh but there’s no lack of food, and the city lord should welcome migrants too.” Gulian said.

The remaining problem was how to make the local residents willing to leave.

People are mostly shortsighted and overly optimistic.

They struggle to see the crisis afar or see it but think it won’t strike.

Perhaps many would die during the migration from the Spinning City, but staying at Spinning City predicted their fate.

Even reaching Storm Corner might only prolong their lives for a while…

“We can rescue the imprisoned city lord.” Gulian suggested.

The city lord was on their side.

With the city lord leading, they would face much less resistance.

Right as these words fell, the door was suddenly burst open, and Viscount Hamis entered the room, surrounded by four guards.

“It’s truly regrettable to hear your conversation…” Viscount Hamis said, regretfully.

“But I’m sorry, three Exorcists, I can’t let you do this.”

“You want to detain us?” Gulian cautiously stepped back, reaching for the Spirit-Calling Gun.

“No, you are esteemed guests; you just need to stay at my mansion for a while.” To Viscount Hamis, this wasn’t bad news; at least the Exorcists would stay.

“You misunderstood something.” Anna whispered.

The spear held by the guards suddenly detached, floating in the air, with four spear tips pointing at Viscount Hamis at the door.

“This is your chance.”

Terrified, the guards retreated, with only one loyal guard attempting to grip the spear, which appeared part of the space, solidified, motionless.

Viscount Hamis stared at the spear tips before him, sweat sliding down his forehead, and promptly and decisively bowed, saying, “Hamis Family will heed your commands.”

Viscount Hamis’s betrayal greatly facilitated the plan for Lu Li and others.

He knew the city lord’s imprisonment location, and was assigned to bring back the city lord.

“Do you remember the solution to the Time of Silence I mentioned?”

Once Viscount Hamis departed, Anna said to Lu Li: “Some human believers of the Silent Moments Church are imprisoned in the dungeon.

When the migration begins, we can use the chaos to rescue them as impostors and blend in, going together to the oasis where the Time of Silence’s main body lies.”

Besides, Anna revealed a crucial piece of information to Lu Li.

Human believers can make sounds during the Time of Silence ritual.

Soon after, Viscount Hamis returned.

Having witnessed real power, he did not betray, successfully rescuing the bewildered city lord.

“I am Enwae Bili, the city lord of Spinning City…

were you looking for me?” Lord Enwae Bili was in fair condition, though imprisonment had left him haggard.

“Other noble guards were also watching; I couldn’t discuss your plan.” Viscount Hamis explained.

Gulian stepped forward, informing Lord Enwae Bili about their plan.

“That’s exactly what I was going to do.” Lord Enwae Bili solemnly nodded: “But I need to know the city’s situation; if there’s absolutely no food left…”

“It’s not that bad yet.” Viscount Hamis waved his hand generously, saying, “And I can contribute all the food.”

Viscount Hamis seemed eager to tie himself to Lu Li’s battleship.

Lord Enwae Bili was surprised by Viscount Hamis’s stance but shook his head, saying, “It’s not enough; there are at least twenty thousand residents.”

“We can contact other nobles.” Gulian suggested.

Her words made Viscount Hamis’s expression turn gloomy.

“They won’t agree.” Lord Enwae Bili frowned.

“No, they will.” Gulian said confidently.