For two consecutive days, the entire central region of Jagun was searched by the Imperial Army...
Again and again.
Sometimes they come four or five times in one morning just to find suspicious people. It is said that many people from the mercenary union have been taken away.
And some of them are actually related to this incident.
But it will be hard for business owners, as they may be questioned as being jointly responsible.
During this day alone, the heads of mercenary unions in regions, towns, and cities were called in for questioning, and if anything unusual happened, they wouldn't even be able to return.
Everyone could see that the Sun King was really angry this time!
Such a large-scale tribute robbery incident actually happened in Jagong. I really don’t know what those people were thinking. They must have been kicked in the head by a camel.
Don’t you know how many people there are in the Imperial Army?
With so many people including other countries that have surrendered, who can escape?
It's crazy.
There was no way to rest in the mercenary guild, so many people had to go to the tavern. For a while, many people sat around inside discussing.
Those trivial matters that have nothing to do with oneself are the topics that people like to discuss most after dinner.
"Ah, let me tell you... The Sun King is really angry this time. As for the group of people who were taken away today, I don't think they will be released until this matter is thoroughly investigated."
After a few drinks, there is always a sound that is meant to attract everyone.
"Where did you hear this news?" someone stood up and asked.
"Anyway, recently...don't ask me. It's best not to accept those unknown tasks recently, especially the ones with higher prices." The man continued.
Sounds like someone from a mercenary guild...
I don't know who first remembered that a while ago, a batch of missions with very high rewards and unclear details appeared in the Mercenary Guild...
Due to the high price, many persons in charge did not ask many questions at the time in order to collect kickbacks. Moreover, this mission required high-level mercenary groups to participate. It was said that every participant had to meet the employer in person.
No one thought much about it at that time, but after the tribute robbery incident, many people realized that it might not be easy to take things.
It is probably because of this reason that many mercenary union leaders were taken away by the imperial army for questioning.
Since then, the entire mercenary union's mission process has been almost slowed down...
Apart from those small incidents that often occur, there are also low-priced and clear tasks, otherwise many people would not dare to take big orders for the time being.
That's why the pub is packed with people.
"I think it's more than that. I heard that Prince Sean was originally going to escort the tribute team to the imperial capital safely on behalf of the royal family, but after hearing about this, he stopped and ordered all the flying dragon troops to search nearby."
"...If you ask me, Prince Sean reacted pretty quickly. He didn't expand the search area but instead conducted a regular search two days after the incident. Not to mention, he actually found a few people." Someone at the table started spreading the news again.
"You're just bragging. I guess the prince heard it from the general. There are so many cases like this. The proper way is to give all the credit for everyone's work to the prince." One person said.
No matter which country you live in, there are many people who like freedom and don't care about politics. They just fear authority.
But I don't submit to power...
Or in other words, he is not submissive in his heart.
Whenever I get the chance, I always say a few words to show off my erudition and sophistication.
"They did it anyway. Besides, Prince Sean was no ordinary person. He's been back in the country for less than half a year, and yet so many people are interested in him."
"What I'm interested in are his stories, not him himself... Maybe he doesn't have any ability at all."
"At least I'm stronger than you."
"That's still better than you..."
Ha ha ha ha.
The group laughed at the argument between the two.
At this moment, a woman wearing a tall wizard hat was sitting at the front of the bar, sipping wine elegantly, with her silver-white hair peeking out from under the brim of her hat.
The clothes on her chest were slightly opened, revealing a teardrop-shaped necklace pendant.
A raven was resting on his shoulder, soundly sleeping, and a black cat was inexplicably lying under the seat where he was sitting.
"Manager, who is this Prince Sean they're talking about?"
"Why? You don't know... the son of the previous empress came back a while ago, and the whole country was going crazy about him at that time."
The store manager habitually stirred the mixed liquor in the glass and said curiously while looking at the woman in front of him with her hat brim pulled down.
"Oh, I just came back from going out to sea a while ago, so I don't know much about it!"
"I see. You missed a great opportunity. It was quite lively when Prince Sean returned to the capital."
The woman put down her wine glass and slowly raised her head.
It was then that the store manager noticed that the other person had a pair of azure eyes...
Very beautiful.
There are quite a few people with silver hair in the Adak area, but it is rare to see someone with such beautiful eyes.
"Where did Miss Wizard come from?"
"Didn't I just say that it was at sea... By the way, I also want to ask, where did Prince Sean come back from?"
"To the west, the country outside the desert. I think it's the Bashalan Empire. He used to be an earl, but I didn't expect him to be our prince. Doesn't this mean that the royal family of our country is not as good as the nobles of those small countries?"
The woman ignored the other person's complaint and continued to think about the name.
Sean...
count.
It seems a little off, but the name and origin should be correct.
"That's interesting."
Smiled.
The charming red lips fascinated everyone around her.
Pay the money and settle the bill.
The woman stood up and walked out of the tavern, and under her feet... the black cat suddenly stood up and followed her as if by telepathy.
But in a corner of the tavern, several men also followed him out.
………………
Not long after I walked out, a tall, drunk man with a terrified expression ran out from the corner of an inconspicuous alley.
"What? You don't want to follow me anymore?"
"No... no no no, you are... you are that Elesis, that witch."
He stretched out his hands and tried to climb out, but found that his body was trapped by some kind of magic.
Elesis.
This name was once considered a witch name in the southern world.
"It doesn't matter who I am, any identity will do... What matters is that you will no longer be yourself soon!"
There was a scream and a cat's cry.
In the alleys in the early morning, almost no one would pay attention to this place.
However, if Sean were present at this moment, he would probably be even more surprised!
Because the woman in front of him was none other than Lucille, whom he had not heard from for two years.
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