Chapter 860: Chapter 693, Capture People Chapter 860: Chapter 693, Capture People The veteran mage stroked his beard, “What do you mean by that, that I can't catch anyone if I go with you?”
“It's not that, really, when it involves the local City Lord or the army, the identity of the council elders carries more deterrence.”
Gianvito didn't say much more, “Go on then, and don't forget to arrange for someone to come back and report.”
“Alright, let's go.”
The team made adjustments, and Wu Heng, Tapani, and others set out for the Snake Badge Consortium.
On the battleship.
The Fifth Princess stood on the deck, arms resting on the railing, gazing toward Netalee City, her golden hair cascading and fluttering in the wind.
It had been a few months since she had left the Yeko Kingdom.
Coming back now, she hadn't expected to see Netalee City, once the most bustling and significant maritime trade hub of the Kingdom, turned into what it was now.
It was like a city, a dead city filled with a heavy aura of death.
She didn't know what Gold and Silver Island used to be like, but the present Netalee City definitely couldn't compare.
One was becoming more and more bustling, while the other was increasingly decaying.
Complete opposite directions.
“Could it really have something to do with Netalee City!” the Fifth Princess muttered.
She had absolute admiration and trust for Island Lord Wu Heng.
But she worried about what would be uncovered concerning the city's authorities.
If it was indeed the case, then it was likely rotten to the core, beyond remedy.
“Brittany, what are you doing?” Philippa approached from behind, holding some fruit, and also looked into the distance.
“Just looking at the scenery.”
Philippa handed her a piece of fruit, “Why do you believe that the murder of the steward was done by this island lord?”
The Fifth Princess looked over and said, “It's not that I believe him, but I know his way of doing things. The advancement of the Kingdom's system, the development of the entire Netalee City, all had his suggestions. He wouldn't just kill a steward.”
Philippa chewed the fruit, muttering, “People can change; how can you be so sure he hasn't changed or been forced by circumstances to act?”
“You're missing my point.”
“What point?”
“He might change, but he isn't a fool. The death of a steward would bring severe consequences; a local administrator would never allow such an event to occur, let alone perpetrate it himself,” the Fifth Princess explained.
Philippa pondered for a moment, bit into the fruit, and fed it to the parrot on her shoulder, “What if it was him!”
“Why are you so fixated on him?”
“Intuition. Someone died on the ship, no traces left, so the one most convenient to clean up the scene is either the murderer or an accomplice.”
The Fifth Princess turned to stare at her, “Wanna bet on it?”
“Bet what?”
“Bet your island's tavern,” the Fifth Princess said straightforwardly.
Philippa raised an eyebrow, “Alright, and if you lose?”
“Deal with me as you please.”
“Be my subordinate for a month, and your little maid, she has to listen to me too.”
“Fine, but be ready to cry.”
“I'm not some sheltered, hapless princess.”
At the original site of the Snake Badge Consortium.
The front gate was tightly shut, and the tavern sign above the door had also vanished.
The association members stood at the entrance.
Wu Heng said, “This place, the Snake Badge Consortium, was originally located underground this tavern, and now it's all shut down.”
Elder Tapani scanned the area and said, “Knock on the door.”
Thud, thud, thud~!
An associate member stepped forward to knock, the sound resonating.
It continued for several times.
Still no response.
“Stop knocking, pick the lock,” Wu Heng said directly.
A thief from the squad stepped forward, pulling out tools and began prying the lock.
In no time, the doors swung open, revealing a relatively clean hall.
Wu Heng and others walked in, eyebrows slightly raised.
This environment looked as though someone had been cleaning it, rather than it being uninhabited.
“Downstairs,” Wu Heng led a few people downstairs.
Following the stone staircase toward the basement.
Halfway down, they saw a lone figure standing at the end of the corridor, who looked somewhat sinister under the illumination of the Illuminating Stone.
Looking closely, they saw a man in a crisp suit standing there.
“Gentlemen, it's inconvenient to receive guests right now.”
Wu Heng glanced at him and handed over a note, “Apologies, we're here to pick something up and will leave as soon as we get it.”
The man took the note, glanced down at it, “Please wait here for a moment.”
The suited man left and returned with a gift box in his hand.
“Gentlemen, please leave.”
He issued an eviction order, and everyone left without staying any longer, turning around and walking out.
Exiting the tavern.
And the busted door of the tavern had been closed again.
They heard the sound of clattering, as if a couple more locks had been added.
Outside the tavern.
“Let's open it up and see!” Tapani said.
Wu Heng opened it directly, revealing a letter in the wooden box.
Everyone's heart stirred.
A letter, not any kind of treasure or valuable item, meant that there was information left behind.
They opened the letter and looked at the contents simultaneously.
Everyone's eyebrows furrowed in unison.
The content of the letter indeed related to this matter, recounting the complete course of events and the murderer.
It mentioned:
The leader of the Double Dragon Gang was the pirate group that attacked the merchants half a year ago; both had been investigating this case.
Having just made progress, they were then ambushed by the opposition, resulting in the steward's instant death.
Following this, chaos erupted throughout the city, local associations were locked down, and all factions were summoned to join the military, initiating investigations and manhunts.
After leaving behind this letter, he also left the locality to seek support.
After reading the content of the letter, everyone's brows were tightly knitted.
It turned out he died at the hands of local factions.
They had been investigating for so long.
They were prepared to confront the local military forces head-on, what was all this for?
An investigator at the side began to transcribe it, recording it precisely and accurately.
“Elder!” Wu Heng called out.
Tapani snapped out of his trance, saying, “Let's go, to the City Lord's Mansion for reinforcements.”
Clattering sounds!
The noise of bones rubbing echoed throughout the street.
Members of the association, along with over a hundred skeleton soldiers, marched imposingly toward the City Lord's Mansion.
From afar, they saw the large army approaching.
Confusion followed at the City Lord's Mansion, as numerous soldiers climbed onto the surrounding walls, with swords, blades, and crossbows ready.
“Who goes there? Approaching the City Lord's Mansion is forbidden,” a guard shouted.
On the association's side, someone also shouted, “The association is apprehending a fugitive, obstructers will be killed, escapees will be posted as wanted.”
Both sides instantly confronted each other, the atmosphere thick with tension.
At that moment, a shout came from inside the City Lord's Mansion, “Lower the crossbow arrows; don't be rash.”
Commander Daxier appeared on the city wall, surprisingly looking downwards and shouting, “What has happened, esteemed members of the association?”
Tapani, standing straight with his hand on the hilt of his sword, spoke in a deep voice, “Commander Daxier, we have identified the murderer and hope for your cooperation.”
“Identified the murderer? I will naturally cooperate,” Daxier immediately replied.
“Open the city gates, and I'll explain in detail.”
Daxier, showing hesitation, gazed at Tapani and said, “Alright, I'll come down. Please control your subordinates.”
The gate of the City Lord's Mansion opened and Daxier came directly inside, “Who might it be?”
“The leader of the Double Dragon Gang; you must have heard of him, currently serving as a captain in your military,” Tapani stated.
Daxier instantly widened his eyes, “Impossible!”
Tapani scoffed, “Possible or not, why not call him out and confront him directly?”
Daxier said, “I need to check first.”
“Call him out; we'll question him together.”
Clattering footsteps!
While they were speaking, a military troop quickly rushed from a distance.
Surrounding the association's team altogether, the number and morale instantly reversed, placing the association members at a disadvantage.
“Commander Daxier, are you waiting for reinforcements?” Tapani reached for his sword hilt, his eyes cold.
“How could that be,” Daxier immediately called to the leading commander from afar, asking, “Is there anyone from the Double Dragon Gang in the military?”
The Double Dragon Gang?
The leading commander pondered for a moment, then answered, “Yes.”
“Where are they? Bring their leader.”
“Commander, the leader already died in the last battle with the rebels, about a week and a half ago,” the commander answered.
The association members' faces changed again.
The man is gone again?
The commander looked at them and continued asking, “With the leader dead, are there any of his subordinates still alive?”
“There should be.”
“Check and bring anyone who is alive here.”
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