Chapter 70
Chapter 70: Help me kill two lackeys
Han Shuo appeared directly within the secluded tomb, located in the mountains behind the Academy through use of the transportation matrix, in the blind spot that he had dug.
He put away the six magic sticks and removed the stone slab that blocked the entrance of the tomb before walking out of the tomb. The sky was only just brightening hazily, and Han Shuo didn’t walk towards the Academy. Rather, he took his bearings and circled the area, walking directly to the northern street according to the directions indicated on Fabian’s card.
The northern part of the city of Ossen contained many tall, ornate buildings. Many of the Empire’s nobles and aristocrats lived here. The city’s defense guard was also found in the highest numbers here, and there were many armored guards, wielding various weapons, patrolling early in the morning. Han Shuo cleaned up his clothes and wiped off the dust he had just acquired, walking towards the northern street, according to Fabian’s instructions, afterwards.
Han Shuo stopped in front of a house after a while. There were no guards at the door and it didn’t seem as conspicuous as the ones around it. Han Shuo walked up to the front door, gathered his concentration, and looked around him, finally knocking when he concluded that no one was paying attention to him.
Last time in the Boozt Merchant Guild, Phoebe had killed the assassins from “Shadow Ghost” and shifted the blame onto him. When Grover left the chamber, his expression was apparent that he was harboring resentment in his heart. According to Phoebe’s explanation, whether it was “Shadow Ghost” or Grover, both had associates who could kill her at anytime. Therefore, Han Shuo had to be extremely careful when returning to the Empire this time. He was deathly afraid of attracting “Shadow Ghost” or Grover’s attention.
After a while, a butler with warm features opened the door and gazed at Han Shuo, bowing with a smile. “Good morning sir, whom are you looking for?”
“My name is Bryan, and I’m here to discuss some matters of business with Fabian!” Han Shuo also responded politely.
“Mr. Bryan! I’ve heard Fabian speak of you, please follow me!” The butler immediately turned his body sideways upon hearing Han Shuo’s name and invited him in.
When Han Shuo had walked in, the butler stuck out his head, carefully observed for a while in front of the door, and finally closing the door tightly afterwards. He was quite cautious and prudent as he led Han Shuo inside.
However, Han Shuo truly needed the black gold ore. He wanted to create the best possible Demonslayer Edge in one go, and naturally needed the exact amount of the rarest materials. If he was short on the valuable black gold ore, then the quality of the Demonslayer Edge would decrease greatly. This was what Han Shuo didn’t wish to see the most.
His brows locked tightly, Han Shuo pondered hard and finally asked Phoebe, “Apart from you, who else would have black gold ore in their possession?”
“Don’t wish for the stars. I think even if someone had some, they would cherish it like treasure and wouldn’t sell it to you.” Phoebe looked at Han Shuo’s anxious expression with interest, a hint of a faint smile curving at her lips as she said with some pride.
Han Shuo felt an involuntary wave of depression when he heard these words, but suddenly detected Phoebe’s unintentional hint of a smile at her lips when he was shaking his head and sighing. His thoughts spun furiously as Han Shuo thought silently. He finally stared straight at Phoebe and asked lowly, “Miss Phoebe, if you’re willing to give the black gold ore in your possession to me, you can name whatever condition you wish!”
Phoebe started and looked at Han Shuo in some surprise. She then frowned and pretended to turn the matter over in her mind. She finally said with some reluctance, “I can bear the pain of giving up something I value very much because you helped us last time, but you must help me with another task…”
“Help in doing what?” Han Shuo privately thought that Phoebe had indeed been scheming early on. Although he felt angry, he didn’t let it show on his face and responded with a grave face.
“Fight by my side and assist me in killing the two lackeys most loyal to Grover – Darnell and Yuna, those two b*tches that should be hacked to death by a thousand cuts!” Frost grew on Phoebe’s charming face as she spoke through gritted teeth.
“What are their strength, respectively?” Han Shuo’s face was calm as he asked.
“Darnell is a senior swordsman and his strength is almost at the level of breaking through to swordmaster, while Yuna is a fire adept mage and her strength is extremely frightening. The two are a couple who are beyond depraved and exceedingly shameless. They basically do not spend long amounts of time apart from each other. They currently both live within the Boozt Merchant Guild. If you’re willing to aid me, I have a sixty percent chance of assassinating them without a sound!” Phoebe’s body abruptly straightened, highlighting the soaring twin peaks in front of her chest as she spoke excitedly.
“I promise to help you!” Han Shuo didn’t hesitate as he spoke in a low voice.