Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The inspectors lifted the dead mercenaries onto the stretchers . Their movements were very careful as if they were trying not to disturb the corpses . The League didn't have rules like a standard army, but the bonds between the mercenaries were much stronger .
Anfey exchanged a few more words with Ye and left with Anthony . Two carriages were already waiting by the door . Anthony could tell Anfey was in a bad mood and that he was thinking, so he simply nodded before disappearing into one of the carriages .
By the time Anfey got back to his place, it was well past midnight . Surprisingly, the elves were still awake . They were already waiting for him in the yard when he got off of the carriage .
"Is Suzanna home?" Anfey asked softly .
Yalbevin nodded . "My lady is waiting for you inside, sir . "
"I see," Anfey said . "Go get some rest . " The elves nodded and Anfey hurried into the building .
Suzanna was sitting on the bed . She was staring at the air in front of her, thinking . Seeing Anfey walk into the room, she jumped off of the bed to greet him . "What happened?"
"The prison was attacked," Anfey said . "We have some casualties . It's not that big of a deal, but…"
"But what?"
"But Alice may find it difficult . I need to talk to her tomorrow . If I'm right, we need to investigate this in secret . "
"Alice will find this difficult?" Suzanna asked, surprised .
Anfey nodded . "We can do whatever we want back in Morro Province . But here, we have to be careful . You saw Alice's feast . She's trying to make create an illusion of peace . We can't let her work go to waste . "
"But we were attacked," Suzanna said, frowning .
Advertisement"I know," Anfey said . "Which is why the city will already be on lockdown if I'm in charge . You see, neither of us is the right candidate for this . "
"For what?"
"To be in charge," Anfey said . "We have to go through with the plan to invade the Shansa Empire, for Christian's sake . But when we're done here, we can always go back to the Country of Mercenaries . "
"Anfey," Suzanna said quietly . "You know what I miss?"
"What?"
"Back when we were still in the Forest of Magic Beasts," Suzanna said, wrapping her arms around Anfey's neck . "Sure, it was difficult, but we were together and we didn't carry any burden . "
"For you," Anfey said with a smile . "For them, those days were the hardest . Do you remember how excited they were when we got to Sacred City?"
"Were you?"
"Of course, but for different reasons . "
"Why is that?"
"Because I met you," Anfey said . He wrapped his arms around Suzanna's waist and held her close .
Suzanna giggled . "Good," she said .
"What did Alice do after I left?" Anfey asked suddenly .
"Not much," Suzanna said . "She asked for Hui Wei . "
"Which means she already knows," Anfey said . "I have to go speak with her . I don't want her to lose sleep over this . "
"Is this that serious?"
Anfey shrugged . "I think she's more afraid I'm going to mess things up . " Anfey patted Suzanna's shoulder and added, "Let's go to bed . "
Before Suzanna could say anything, they both heard Ye's voice . "Is Lord Anfey inside?"
"He just got back," Yalbevin said .
"What's wrong?" Suzanna asked, glancing out the window .
"I don't know," Anfey said, frowning . "I'll go check . "
"I'll come with you," Suzanna said hurriedly .
"Don't worry," Anfey said . "I'm sure it's nothing serious, otherwise Ye would be standing in front of us right now . " He hugged Suzanna and said, "Don't wait up for me . "
Seeing Anfey, Yalbevin and the elves bowed and disappeared into their rooms .
"Midof wants to speak with you, sir," Ye said in a hushed voice .
"Right now?"
Ye nodded . "She's outside . "
Anfey followed Ye out onto the streets and saw a lone carriage parked not far from his place . There were no guards or carriage drivers . Anfey smiled at Ye's caution . Midof was a sensitive person and it was best that she wasn't seen with him .
Anfey poked his head into the carriage and saw Midof sitting inside . "Sir," Midof said with a quick bow .
"No one saw you?" Anfey asked, getting into the carriage .
"No," Midof said . "They trust me . "
"You're doing well, I reckon?" Anfey said . "Still not listening to Shinbella?"
"As you ordered, sir," Midof said .
"Don't overdo it," Anfey reminded her . "I don't want to make things too difficult for her . "
"I understand, sir," Midof said .
"I can't always keep an eye on you," Anfey said . "But that's because if someone finds out you are working with me, you will be in danger . I hope you won't disappoint me . " Of course, Midof wouldn't be in real danger, but it could stop Wester from contacting them . Anfey wanted Midof to find out more secrets, which was why he was giving her so much freedom .
"I won't let you down, sir," Midof said sincerely .
"Good," Anfey said . "Now, Ye said you needed to speak with me?"
Midof nodded . "Something happened here, didn't it?"
"How did you know? Did Ye say anything?"
Midof shook her head . "I heard it from Barbara . She said she saw a group of mercenaries on the streets when she was out for a walk . "
"She's lying," Anfey said with a frown . "I remember clearly that there wasn't a single passerby on the streets at that time . "
Midof frowned .
"Barbara, was it?" Anfey asked . "She must know something . Is that it?"
"No," Midof said hurriedly . "It's because Barbara seemed happy when she told us this . She also said that Sacred City had sent people and…"
"What else?"
Midof glanced at Anfey . She took a deep breath and said, "She said that you are going to start running into walls now . "
"Is that it?" Anfey asked . "Tell me everything . "
"This is it," Midof said . "When she mentioned people from Sacred City, she seemed very respectful towards them . I figured it's someone important . "
Anfey nodded . "Someone took Julie . "
"What?"
"I'll find them," Anfey said . "I'm not worried about Julie, of course . She may have some connections, but she's not a threat anymore . Which is why I need you to save her when we find her captor . "
"Me? Save her?"
Anfey nodded . "Don't worry . I'll make sure no harm comes your way . Julie is important . Her friendship will help you in the future . "
"I see, sir . "
"As for Barbara, she's not important enough," Anfey said . He paused, then donned a serious expression . "In the future, don't contact Ye unless it's something important . If someone sees you, everything we've done so far will unravel too quickly . If Wester tries to recruit you, say yes . If you have to fight us, do what you have to do . My mercenaries don't know who you are . Understand?"
Midof nodded hurriedly . "I understand, sir," she said .
Chapter end
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