Chapter 1007: Chapter 804, The Mansion is Fake (One update today). Chapter 1007: Chapter 804, The Mansion is Fake (One update today). “`
“How did those necromancers infiltrate the city? Is there a traitor within the City Defense Army?”
“It's hard to say.”
Then, in a lower voice, someone asked, “How bad was the loss last night? The Prince is alright, isn't he?”
“Do you even have to ask? If there had been a problem, they would have searched the whole city by now, and war might have broken out already.”
“Damn necromancers.”
“May the Divine Spirits bless the Prince!”
The tavern's patrons gradually increased, and the table next to Wu Heng was slowly filled with customers.
Most conversations at each table were related to last night's events.
Despite everyone trying to keep their voices low, Wu Heng could still clearly hear them.
It was pretty certain that a battle had indeed occurred within the city.
Some people even saw the gathering of troops and smoke billowing from the Prince's Mansion.
These weren't deceptive rumors.
But why… was it proclaimed on Lundham City's behalf?
Shouldn't it be easy to recognize if it was the work of necromancers?
Wu Heng looked up as the bartender approached with two others, glancing at the empty seats.
“Sir, if you don't have companions, these two guests would like to sit here.”
“No one, sit down!” Wu Heng said.
The other two sat down on the chairs.
Wu Heng finished the last bite of his bread and looked at the bartender, “Do you have any rooms available?”
“Yes, sir! Would you like to stay at the inn? The second floor has standard rooms; the third floor is slightly better,” the bartender immediately said.
“I'll take a room on the inside of the second floor.”
“I'll show you to one.”
The two went upstairs together.
The two who had just sat down, seeing Wu Heng voluntarily leave, began to discuss in low voices the attack on the Prince's Mansion.
Upon reaching the second floor, Wu Heng looked at the rooms and paid for one immediately.
The bartender accepted the money, said he wouldn't disturb the guest any further, and closed the room door.
The room was simple.
In the middle stood a round table, and on the inner side, there was a bed.
One could see the street from the window on one side.
Wu Heng sat down at the round table, and Glenda and Bella appeared beside him.
“How did it go?” Wu Heng asked.
Bella spoke first, “I went to where the city's troops are stationed; the highest level reached 18, and there are several professionals at level 15.”
Then Glenda followed, “I visited the Prince's Mansion in the Central District. A large number of troops are stationed inside, and I saw three 18-level professionals.”
Wu Heng frowned instantly.
They had just arrived and already encountered four 18-level professionals.
“The Second Prince? Did you see anyone matching his description?”
Bella shook her head, indicating she hadn't seen him.
Glenda also said, “No, that Prince's Mansion isn't really a residence at all; it's more like a trap, a place designed to lure people in.”
So it turned out that the Prince's Mansion was indeed a decoy.
No wonder every person in the city was talking about the Prince's Mansion–that place was a trap.
Bella, floating nearby, pondered for a moment, then said, “If the mansion is fake, could the information about the Second Prince being here also be fake?”
At this, both Wu Heng and Glenda paused.
Glenda nodded, “Possible.”
“But I feel the likelihood is slim.” Wu Heng thought for a moment, and explained to the inquiring gazes of the two ghosts: “The forces and level 18 professionals he can command are limited; the main forces are gathered here, he's definitely in this city. If he was outside, and the news leaked, he'd be doomed.”
In this world, there were professions for investigation.
Prophets could locate a person's whereabouts through their possessions.
Doesn't he have any of the Second Prince's possessions, and neither does the Crown Prince?
Therefore, it's unlikely to use the main fighting power to set a trap, especially because level 18 professionals were not utilized in the battle against Lundham City.
It's enough to prove that his fighting power is not abundant.
The chances of him hiding elsewhere are even smaller.
Wu Heng continued, “It's likely that the mansion is fake, but he is hidden somewhere else in the city.”
“Your analysis makes sense.” After hearing this, Glenda too agreed.
Bella then said, “So, do we search the whole city for him next? It's quite a large city.”
“Now with the whole city on alert, it's even harder to find him,” Glenda also expressed some helplessness.
Wu Heng didn't speak, thought for a moment, then said, “We're not in a rush, let's see if there are any suspicious places. As long as he's in the city, we'll find him sooner or later.”
“Then I'll go back out to look.” Bella said, and once more became invisible as she flew out.
Glenda looked at the departing Bella, then said to Wu Heng, “Be careful on your own; there might be investigative tools in the city. If there's danger, leave first.”
“Okay, I'll be careful,” Wu Heng said with a smile.
Glenda nodded and flew out directly.
The two ghosts left.
Wu Heng took out a new set of bedding and spread it on the bed.
Noise came from outside the window. Standing at the window, he saw the Patrol Guard on the street, beginning to disperse some lingering residents in preparation for the curfew.
“Uncle, hurry and disguise yourself. The owner is coming up with the Guard Team,” Xiao Xiao flew back in, saying urgently.
Wu Heng listened closely and heard footsteps and noise coming from the hallway outside.
He put on a mask, tucked the Space Ring into his pocket, and asked, “What are they checking?”
“They're asking if there are any outsiders. The owner said there were and brought them up,” Xiao Xiao said.
Thud!
The room door burst open with a muffled sound.
Uniformed Patrol Guards directly entered, scrutinizing the room.
The leading captain looked around the room coldly and asked, “Alone?”
“Alone.”
“What brings you to the city?”
“I heard the Prince was recruiting soldiers and wanted to try my luck for a career.”
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