Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 385 - 378: Predicament

Chapter 385: Chapter 378: Predicament

In fact, Luo’er always felt lucky that he managed to get out safely this time. It seemed that Azita was still unwilling to offend the Middle Intelligence Agency and their relationship with the Church Court, otherwise, they would have directly captured both of them just now.

Luo’er thought that their relationship was not as deep as he imagined. The Hound Gang was also just relying on the Middle Intelligence Agency for benefits; they wouldn’t really die for them. For people like them, they would betray anything as long as it was profitable. The reason why they didn’t want to get in touch with Luo’er and his group was probably because they didn’t trust them.

Luo’er felt he had to go back and think about what to do next, to see if he could break the relationship between the two. If he could, it would be best. Even though the Middle Intelligence Agency was the first to come, Luo’er didn’t think they would mind being the third party and then come to power.

The two of them took a carriage directly back to the Academy, mainly to prove to the Hound Gang that they really were related to the Church Court. To prevent these people from thinking that they were bluffing and then unscrupulously capturing them and delivering them to the Middle Intelligence Agency.

Having left only for a short while, both of them returned to the Academy, which might look somewhat pathetic. But Luo’er didn’t overthink it, he headed straight to Shariya’s office.

Shariya was still busy at this time. Luo’er assumed that she would be busy for a while before completing all the work and having an opportunity to rest.

"Captain Luo’er!" Upon seeing Luo’er walk in, Shariya slightly stooped her body as a gesture of respect.

"You’re too kind, just call me Luo’er," Luo’er replied politely.

"Okay," Shariya nodded, and then asked, "I wonder why Mr. Luo’er has visited this time?"

"You flatter me. I just have a few questions to ask the Dean," Luo’er waved his hand and said.

"Please go ahead!" Shariya put down the work in her hand and responded.

"Does the Dean know about the Hound Gang?" Luo’er asked.

"Yes, Hound Gang, the largest mafia in the East District." Shariya nodded. Although she was the dean of the Magic Academy, she still had some understanding of the East District.

"Fu’en may be in their hands!" Luo’er mentioned.

"Oh, so what does Mr. Luo’er plan to do?" Shariya asked.

Luo’er sighed slightly and then said, "These people are collaborating with the Middle Intelligence Agency. You should know about the Middle Intelligence Agency as well. I have tried to negotiate with them, hoping that they would hand over Fu’en, but they do not seem to plan on having too much contact with us. I wonder if the Dean would have any effective method to coerce them into handing Fu’en over."

"It’s a bit difficult," Shariya lowered her head and thought for a moment, then said, "These people have been entrenched in the East District for so many years, their networks are intertwined and complex. And I have no authority to mobilize the church’s troops, so I can’t guarantee that we will be able to do anything about them."

"Hmm!" Luo’er nodded in acceptance upon hearing her words.

The Hound Gang dared to reject their requests, which had already proven that they had a strong backing. It was not advisable to simply attack, the relationship between the Church Court and the headquarters had not yet reached the point of inseparability. Even though they agreed to help the headquarters capture Fu’en, who can guarantee that this plan would be fully implemented?

Looking at the current situation, it was only Shariya who was sparing no effort to help them. As the representative of the Church Court in Holy Heart City, Dulens had been maintaining a non-conflicting and non-aiding attitude, passively responding to the requests of the Church Court.

Moreover, Luo’er had no intention of compromising with the Hound Gang. If they continually refused to understand the situation, he would rather use a more aggressive approach to solve this matter.

"I’m very sorry, what I can do is very limited." Shariya said apologetically.

"You’re too courteous, Dean, as a partner, your performance has already been outstanding," Luo’er waved his hand and said.

As he said that, it seemed like he had thought of something, and he continued to ask, "Dean, can I ask you a question?"

"Please go ahead!" Shariya nodded.

"Why does Bishop Dulens... not like people from the Ancient States?" Luo’er asked.

Although he felt that this might just be some gossip, he still couldn’t help but want to get an answer from Shariya.

"Ah..." Upon hearing his words, Shariya was taken aback for a moment, and then nodded, saying, "Oh, so it’s about that."

"You know about it?" Luo’er asked.

"Hmm," Shariya nodded, then said solemnly, "Before becoming a bishop, Dulens was the judge of the Judgement Legion. About a decade or so ago, the Judgement Legion launched a religious war against the Ancient States, attempting to eradicate the faith of the people there..."

Shariya said, shaking her head with a look of regret on her face, "The result was that the entire Judgement Legion fell into the ambush of the Ancient States people, nearly annihilating them. Lord Dulens was captured but luckily escaped back to the North. Probably from that time onwards, Lord Dulens developed an extreme dislike for the Ancient States people. When he later became the Bishop of Holy Heart City, the first thing he did was to exterminate the Ancient States people in the city. Those Ancient States people lurking underground were arrested and burnt alive in the marketplace. From then on, there was no sign of any Ancient States people in Holy Heart City."

"Could the Ancient States people enter and exit Holy Heart City before Dulens became bishop?" Luo’er asked curiously.

"The Ancient States people, also known as heretics, have always been banished and persecuted, mainly by the Church Court. The king doesn’t want to bother with such matters," Shariya paused before continuing, "They don’t care at all whether these people are heretics or not, only the Church Court cares about it. However, because it’s a hassle to identify them, the Church Court’s people just talk about it without taking action. Only Lord Dulens put this policy into practice."

"So, if an Ancient States person appears in the city, regardless of what he’s doing or whether he poses any harm, Bishop Dulens would exterminate him?" Luo’er asked with interest.

"Theoretically, that should be the case," Shariya nodded, "Lord Dulens is very concerned about this issue. If there are any traces of Ancient States people in the city, he wouldn’t hesitate to send troops to annihilate them."

"Oh!" Luo’er nodded, appearing thoughtful.

"You’re not planning something dubious, are you?" Shariya, looking at his expression, couldn’t help but ask.

"I was thinking, if we let Dulens think that Fu’en is an Ancient States person, wouldn’t he be furious about it?" Luo’er said without hesitation, expressing his thoughts.

"If my memory serves me right, you plan to capture Fu’en alive." Shariya pointed out.

"Yes, so what?" Luo’er asked.

"So you’d better not do it, because once Lord Dulens finds out that Fu’en is an Ancient States person, he would not hesitate to burn him alive." Shariya warned.

"Can’t we ask him to hand him over?" Luo’er asked.

"Forget it, you’ve seen Lord Dulens’ attitude. He doesn’t want to interact with you, let alone hand someone over. If he captures Fu’en, your plan will be ruined," Shariya said.

"Never mind, I was just thinking about it." Hearing her words, Luo’er helplessly shrugged his shoulders. Although the headquarters’ minimum requirement is to kill Fu’en, they also emphasized that they would prefer to capture him alive if possible.

Luo’er understood Fu’en’s value. This guy knew how to open the Otherworld Gate. The headquarters probably planned to use him to reopen the Otherworld Gate located in Lipei, so they wouldn’t have to rely on the Otherworld Gate in Australia anymore.

However, he was also troubled. The Church Court’s people were unwilling to help, and things didn’t work out with the Hound Gang, casting another shadow over their plan. He didn’t know when their luck would change and they would be able to capture Fu’en.

"Luo’er..."

As Luo’er left the office, troubled, he suddenly heard a soft voice behind him. Then, two arms wrapped around his neck and a petite body was pressed against his back.

"Have you finished your classes?" Luo’er asked without turning his head.

"You’re back and you didn’t even come to see me!" Tangmo said angrily.

"We’re also busy, we can’t be all lovey-dovey all the time," Luo’er said with a bitter smile.

"I’ve already said we could help you, but you heartlessly left me and Yue’er at the Magic Academy, saying it was to protect us!" Tangmo pouted and complained.

"Studying magic at the academy is also a way of helping us. When we need you, you can contribute in the best possible way. Plus," Luo’er spoke as he grabbed her arm and pulled her down, then turned around to face her, "don’t you love magic? This is a rare learning opportunity, don’t you want to make the most of it?"

"We’re always studying while you’re working, and each time I feel anxious." Tangmo said, lowering her head.

"Last time in Lipei, didn’t you all play a major role?" Luo’er said as he gently brushed away the hair from her forehead and softly said, "If it weren’t for you, who would have known their plan? Who could have closed the Otherworld Gate? Who could have wiped out those armies and, consequently, saved us?"

"Hmph..." At his praise, Tangmo pouted, but a smile crept onto her face.

"So, you see, everyone has their specialties. Some things are meant for us to do, and others are meant for you. There’s nothing to complain about." Luo’er said.

"Be careful when you’re outside, especially you. Your body is severely damaged and needs to be well taken care of. Don’t get involved with magic again, do you hear me!" Tangmo advised, frowning.

"I know, we’ll go for now." Luo’er said, preparing to leave.

"Luo’er..." Tangmo gazed at him, and after a while, she asked hesitantly, "Have you been seeing other girls again?"

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