Chapter 468: Despicable Demon Hunter Group
"What? The Demon Hunter Group!"
Hector stood up in shock, and the others looked at each other in confusion.
A long time ago, he commissioned the Entelin Association to find out the cause of his father's death, but the results of the investigation disappointed him.
The Entelin Association only found out that his father and second uncle had entered the Valley of the Wind in the town of Birita with an adventure team called "Star of Apocalypse".
A week later, his father was killed and his second uncle was injured. They were carried back to the town by the people of Apocalypse Star, while the four accompanying knights were nowhere to be found.
Maybe he died in the Valley of the Wind and no one came to collect his body, or maybe he was trapped in the Valley of the Wind and couldn't get out.
In short, after so many years, there has been no news of them.
Because the Enteling Association has provided so little information, my father's death remains a mystery.
Although the old man in the hotel talked a lot of nonsense, the content was detailed and described vividly from the perspective of an eyewitness.
Most importantly, the information provided by the elderly was completely different from the results of the Entelin Association's investigation.
Why are the names of the adventure teams different?
Hector didn't think the Enteling Association would make such a mistake.
There is only one possibility, that is, the name of the adventure team was false from the beginning.
"I know the Demon Hunters," Morrissey said. "They're a low-quality adventuring group of 500 members, representing all races and professions. They're generally bad-tempered and often rob other adventuring teams. Most importantly, they're skilled at disguise and don't care about their team's rank, changing their name every once in a while."
As a former dark elf, he was not welcomed by regular adventure teams, so he could only settle for the next best thing and join some temporary adventure teams or newly established adventure teams.
A hundred years ago, he joined an adventure team under the Demon Hunter Group.
Initially, he didn't know the nature of this adventure team, and he kept a safe distance from his teammates out of caution.
Perhaps because they thought he was quite capable and law-abiding, unlike other dark elves who were full of hostility, his teammates gradually accepted him and began to let him come into contact with higher-ups.
Then, Morrissey knew that the adventure team he was in was not worthy of its name, but was actually a cover for the Demon Hunter Group, which made it easier for them to rob and cheat and recruit elite teammates who were in cahoots with them.
The leader of the Demon Hunters extended an olive branch to Morrissey, inviting him to join the main team.
Morrissey refused.
Dark elves have no interest in helping humans with despicable character.
As a result, due to his refusal, he was hunted by the Demon Hunters for a full six months.
However, Morrissey has never been one to suffer a loss, and he fought back without mercy, wiping out three elite teams of the Demon Hunters.
The Demon Hunters were heartbroken after being killed and had to give up the chase.
Morrissey decided to quit while he was ahead and was too lazy to deal with them anymore.
Due to the loss of three elite teams, the Demon Hunters were silent for a long time, and Morrissey almost forgot their existence. Unexpectedly, they appeared again twenty-seven years ago.
After listening to Morrissey's explanation, Hector sat back in his chair in a daze. "So that's how it is."
Given the Demon Hunters' despicable behavior, how could they possibly show sympathy for each other just by drinking a few drinks?
They obviously set up a trap to deliberately deceive my father and second uncle.
My father was originally reluctant to go to the central area, but my second uncle was very concerned about his reputation and didn't know his place, so my father couldn't persuade him and had to agree.
Or... my second uncle has ulterior motives and is deliberately colluding with the Demon Hunters to harm my father?
Otherwise why was he the only one who came back alive?
Even the life and death of the accompanying knights are unknown.
The four squire knights are swordsmen strictly selected by the Snowvo family. Ani and Ailin are loyal to their father, while Daner and Luke are loyal to their second uncle.
In order to achieve his goal, the second uncle even spared no effort in killing his own knights?
Hector's teeth were clattering.
Nasha asked, "So... the Demon Hunters are the culprits who killed your father?"
Kumandi drew two circles on his notebook, one for the Demon Hunters and one for Myserlo Snover. He said, "After your father's death, your younger brother, Myserlo, became the biggest beneficiary. He cannot be cleared of suspicion."
Hector clenched his fists and nodded heavily: “Yes, he has a motive.”
Shu Li said, "We must find evidence of Myselo's dealings with the Demon Hunters."
To kill a snake, you have to strike it at its most vulnerable part. Only with evidence can you convict Maserati.
The Elf King pointed at the paper in Hector's hand and said, "There are several pages left. Keep reading."
"Hmm." Hector adjusted his mindset and continued reading, "How do I know that this adventure team called Apocalypse Star is affiliated with the Demon Hunter Group? Hehe, of course it's because I've lived a long life and seen a lot. The two brothers are not the first adventurers to be deceived. You must be asking, why don't I just tell them? Of course not. In business, the most fearful thing is trouble. If you can save trouble, you won't interfere. Besides, I've already reminded them indirectly. What can I do if they don't listen to me?"
As he read, veins popped out on Hector's forehead.
Did the old man deliberately increase the word count to reflect the value of six hundred gold coins?
Siti curled her lips and said, "He's trying to shirk responsibility, afraid we'll blackmail him."
Shu Li pondered and said, "He knows a lot of things. It would cost a lot of money to pry him open."
The Sage of Mage has a wide range of perception. As long as he wants, no matter how big or small the events happening in the entire town will escape his eyes.
"The adventure team took Mr. Zero back to the inn and took great care of him, hiring the best doctor in town to treat him. After Mr. Zero regained consciousness, he expressed his gratitude to the adventure team, gifting them a large amount of gold coins and requesting they build a coffin suitable for nobles for his deceased brother..."
"The adventure team busied themselves with magic, not only freezing Mr. Oman's body but also having a renowned carpenter in town craft an ornate coffin. After his recovery, Mr. Sero held a simple funeral for Mr. Oman and hired a mercenary group to escort him and Mr. Oman's coffin back to the Pros Empire by ship. After they left, the adventure team celebrated wildly in a bar, hiring the town's most expensive prostitute for three consecutive days..."
The story about Hector's father and second uncle basically ended here, but there were three more pieces of paper in the materials provided by the old man.
The narrative is somewhat fragmented, but it reveals several key pieces of information.
One is that the prostitute who had received the captain of the adventure team once let it slip that the adventure team had received 50,000 gold coins from Maserato.
Second, a month after the incident, a mercenary group rescued a swordsman who had lost his memory and was disfigured in the Valley of the Wind. The swordsman had nowhere to go, so he stayed in the town of Birita and became a porter in a tavern.
The third is the adventure team under the Demon Hunter Group, which comes to explore the Valley of the Wind every three years. If nothing unexpected happens, they will come this year.
Given the popularity of the Snow Mountain Maze, the Demon Hunter Group may shift their target and target adventurers heading to the Snow Country.
Therefore, whether or not they can meet the adventure team of the Demon Hunter Group depends entirely on their luck.
Hector finished reading the last piece of paper and picked up the tea to moisten his dry throat.
Shu Li breathed a sigh of relief and said, "These six hundred gold coins are well worth it."
Morrissey said mockingly, "Your uncle is really generous. He just gave away fifty thousand gold coins."
Even if it was just to express gratitude for saving their lives, 10,000 or 20,000 gold coins would be enough. Unless they had a secret deal, they would not take out 50,000 gold coins at once.
Kumandi asked Hector, "Do you remember what each of the squire knights looked like?"
Hector knew what Kumandi meant.
The amnesiac and disfigured swordsman was most likely one of his father's or second uncle's squire knights, otherwise the old man wouldn't have specifically mentioned him by name.
"Remember." Hector nodded.
He was very familiar with the squire knights and remembered the physical features of each of them. Even if they were disfigured, he could still identify them by their hair color, eyes, facial contours, body shape, and certain features.
As long as I see that swordsman, I will definitely recognize who he is.
Disio stood up and said, "Without further delay, let's go find that swordsman now!"
Morrissey raised his hand to stop him: "Don't worry, the pub opens in the evening. You might not be able to catch it if you go there now."
Besides, the old man kept it secret and didn't mention which pub it was.
Hector frowned: "...If I ask which tavern, do I have to pay extra?"
Morrissey gave him a look that said, "What do you think?"
Hector sighed: "What a money-hungry old man!"
Angel asked, "Are you going to ask?"
Hector stared up at the ceiling. "It's too troublesome to search every house."
So, this money is inevitable.
Siti patted his shoulder and said comfortingly, "I've already spent 600 gold coins, so this little bit won't make a difference."
The corner of Hector's mouth twitched.
A “point” might be one hundred gold coins.
Fortunately, I am making money now. If I had just arrived at the courtyard to study, I would be penniless. Let alone a hundred gold coins, I couldn't even take out fifty gold coins.
Hector didn't want to delay any longer, so he immediately went out of the yard to find the old man.
After hearing his purpose, the old man smiled and raised a finger.
Hector took out a hundred gold coins in grief and anger.
The old man took the purse and told him it was from the Helena Tavern on the next street.
Hector got the message and hurried back to the courtyard.
"At seven o'clock in the evening, I'm going to Helena's Tavern alone."
Siti hurriedly said, "No, let's go together!"
A large number of people makes things more lively and can also confuse people.
"This..." Hector hesitated, "Will it be too much trouble for you?"
Shu Li said: "We are a team, nothing is too much trouble."
Others nodded in agreement.
Hector looked at his teammates' sincere faces, his voice choked with sobs: "Thank you!"
There were still more than three hours until six o'clock in the evening, so Team Light decided to split up and walk around the town, gathering some information while they could, perhaps, learn some useful information from other residents.
Although the innkeeper provided a lot of nonsense, there is no guarantee that what he said is correct.
Shu Li took the Elf King's hand and went out shopping excitedly.
After they left, Hector stood at the hotel gate and asked Morrissey, who was about to go on a date with Sadler.
"Um... am I overthinking it?" He pointed at the backs of Shu Li and the Elf King.
Morrissey suddenly grabbed Sadler's hand, interlocked their fingers, and then held it high to show Hector. He raised his eyebrows and said, "You don't think too much. As you can see, they are just like us."
Sadler glanced at the smug white elf, pulled his hand away vigorously, and strode out of the alley.
"Hey, baby, wait for me--" Morrissey hurriedly chased after him.
Hector was petrified.
Is this true or false?
Sperian and the Elf King...are they really in love?
His guess actually came true. He covered his head, his mind was a mess.
During the more than eighty years in the snow mountain maze, there was no sign of love between them, or was it because he was not sensitive enough and didn't notice it before?
"Hector, what are you doing?"
Nasha and Siti went out hand in hand and found Hector holding his head and muttering to himself.
Hector lowered his arms and said quietly, "Sperian and...Ace are together, did you know that?"
Nasha:!!!
Siti: 0 0
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