Rebirth Of The Noble Mage Behind The Scenes
Chapter 185: The Deal

Chapter 185: Chapter 185: The Deal

"Mr. Baggsen, do you know this place?"

In response to the old explorer’s question, Anvis merely maintained a proper smile, without giving a formal answer.

"Well, okay, I understand."

Seeing Anvis’s reaction, Baggsen nodded knowingly.

"That relic is located in the Meisajika Wilderness. I don’t know where you obtained this relic image, but if your target is really the Moon Calling Secret Sect, then I think you should have also heard of this name."

As he spoke, the old explorer took out a sheepskin map and circled a range on it.

"Meisajisi Wilderness, that is on the northeastern side of the island, part of the right side of the central mountain range—a rocky wilderness."

"I can provide you with the information about that area, of course, since it involves the Moon Calling Secret Sect, the price might be a bit higher."

Looking at Anvis, whose gaze began to show a strange expression, Baggsen looked as if it were only natural.

"What’s wrong? Considering the danger related to the Alien God Sect, adding a bit to the price is reasonable, right?"

"No... I just initially thought that you mentioning the Moon Calling Secret Sect had some special significance."

Anvis shook his head, somewhat surprised.

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Karlars, adventurer store ’George’s Grocery’.

Store owner George has recently been quite troubled.

Lately, many foreigners whose origins are unknown have appeared in Karlars City.

This indeed made his business prosper a bit, but it brought more troubles.

The attire of these foreigners looks like that of refugees, yet they are quite different from the refugees who used to flee here.

Most bizarrely, they seem to have a completely different set of behaviors.

Crouching down, sneakily stealing objects right under his eyes is one thing.

Even after stealing, they still try to sell his own goods back to him?

That’s outrageous!

Even once, he really lost quite a few items, and while he was annoyed, a foreigner suddenly appeared, claiming to sell goods.

And the goods he sold were exactly the same as the items George lost—

?

Do these brainless foreigners think that George himself is also foolish?

Just like now, he caught another one rummaging through his store.

After he stopped him, the guy even looked at him with a face full of surprise.

That kind of righteous gaze almost made George doubt himself for a moment.

Should he not have stopped him?

Originally, to set an example for others, such refugees should have a hand broken and then be thrown out to the City Guard Army.

But now, George really feels less and less inclined to do so.

Killing chickens also tires one out if done too much.

He felt he was no longer setting an example for others; he seemed to have turned into an executioner.

After locking the store doors, George grabbed the foreigner and directly twisted him to the City Guard Army barracks, then locked him in the dungeons of Karlars.

The City Guard Army is very busy; he must deliver them personally.

Conveniently, he might as well take a break.

Along the way, he saw many similar foreigners.

It was easy to tell; those hopping around, lying on the ground looking upwards, or walking upside down, they were all foreigners.

Seeing him dragging a downcast foreigner toward the direction of the City Guard Army camp, these people turned their heads to stare at him.

George was initially worried that these people would rush up to rescue their compatriot.

But in fact, no one stepped forward; instead, they seemed somewhat gleeful at the misfortune.

He didn’t quite understand why this was the case, but he was somewhat relieved nevertheless.

The City Guard Army’s station was not far from the Inner City walls, half above ground and half below.

The part exposed on the surface was a towering, three-story rock building with a very stark style.

On the other side of the barracks, there was a vast pen area housing warhorses, Dragon Beasts, Griffins, and other special Magic Beasts.

As he passed the towering cloud-grey limestone gates of Karlars Inner City, he saw a carriage with Magic Beast horses, colored in black gold, accompanied by a roaring sound as it drove onto the smooth rock surface of the Inner City and galloped toward the direction of the City Lord Mansion.

"Those Nobles really have it good, probably don’t have to work all day, and have servants to help lock the doors and watch the house when they go out."

With some envy, he glanced at the luxurious carriage, and George inadvertently added strength to his grip, causing the Player in his hand to directly lose two points of health.

After quickly delivering him to the City Guard Army station, George hurried back; he still had to keep his general store open.

.........

At this time, inside the Karlars City Lord Mansion, in the council hall.

The council hall, with thousands of years of history, was decorated in a simple and elegant manner. The dome structure had been renovated several times, featuring exquisite large mural paintings.

Gigantic gold-trimmed banners with a historical flavor were hung on the walls on both sides, and the central Crystal Bird Emblem glimmered brightly.

"My Lord Duke!"

Facing the sudden visit from Duke Carrot, the Governor and the advising Scholar quickly stood up from beside the long council table to greet him.

"No need for formalities, Calvo, Harber, take a seat."

The Duke was currently dressed in a noble long dress uniform striped with black and gold, casually draped with a cape of the same style, a large gemstone-embossed white wavy collar resting on his chest, and Mithril sleeve buttons shining with an elegant luster.

At this time, seeing the Governor, the Duke nodded briefly at him, and Leonard the butler helped him take off his luxurious cape.

After the Duke took his seat at the head, the Governor and Scholar respectfully took their seats next to him.

"I heard that Karlars has welcomed quite a few strange foreigners, is that correct?"

"Indeed, My Lord Duke."

The Governor and the Scholar glanced at each other, nodded, not quite understanding.

Unlike in the Royal Capital of Palosia, where the unusual aspects of Players were noticed almost immediately.

Having only encountered Players a short time ago, their research on Players wasn’t yet deep, and they didn’t quite understand why such a ’minor matter’ could alarm Duke Carrot.

Thinking about the detailed document related to these ’foreigners,’ then considering Anvis who was far away on an island overseas who had sent them the document.

A slight smile appeared in the depths of Duke Carrot’s blue eyes.

"I have come this time to deal with this matter—"

.........

Lavales, night

Xia Ye Yinghuo, looking distraught and trembling, returned once again to the large house with a yard.

Though she verbally professed reluctance to return, the game couldn’t really affect the spirit of the Player.

But not returning meant losing health.

Because of this, she had no choice but to return quickly to the large house before she died from it.

The little girl with black hair and eyes, Lorna, was still sitting by the window, in the same position as when Xia Ye Yinghuo last saw her.

Seeming to hear the sound of the door opening, she slightly turned her head to look in the direction of the door.

Seeing the familiar Half-Elf girl, she scrutinized her for a moment and slightly shook her head.

"You’re back..."

"Yes! It’s all because of this damn..."

Xia Ye Yinghuo, full of complaints, kicked the sofa, but before she could finish her rant, she suddenly remembered she was inside this house which was probably haunted.

"This... this beautiful house."

At the last moment, the girl Player suddenly lost her nerve.