Anno was led into the castle by the soldiers.

Inside the castle, there is a small river running through the castle.

After Annuo walked across the bridge, a black shadow suddenly appeared under the calm water.

Two red lights flashed across the black shadow's head.

An Nuo followed the soldier all the way to the reception room.

After An Nuo entered, a white-haired old man walked out from the corner not far away.

The white-haired old man looked towards the direction of the living room with his grey eyes, and his gaze gradually narrowed.

"This human lord seems to be quite powerful. Should we give him a share of the gift?"

…

In the living room.

Anno and Gilbert are talking.

Anno came to see Gilbert, nominally as two neighboring lords greeting each other.

As a new lord, Anno wanted to discuss the experience of managing a territory with Gilbert.

During the conversation, the two were also observing each other.

Gilbert didn't expect Anno to be so young. He looked to be around twenty years old.

But to be able to become the lord of Xuelong City, he must have many means.

So during the chat, Gilbert was very cautious.

"My Lord Earl, I actually came here to buy some slaves. I just arrived in the territory, I am not familiar with many things, and I don't have enough manpower. I wonder if my Lord Earl has any connections?"

When Anno mentioned the slave trade, Gilbert instantly became alert.

"Baron Anno, I have never been involved in the slave trade, so I cannot help you in this matter."

Afterwards, Gilbert pretended to be a friend and advised Annuo that if he wanted to do this kind of business, it would be best to only buy demon slaves.

In the Six Nations Alliance, when you encounter slave traders selling humans, elves, and dwarves, you can arrest them directly.

"Baron Anno, since you have taken over the city of Xuelong, you should know that the previous lord Antoine was sentenced to death by the king because he was involved in the case of selling elven slaves."

Gilbert sighed and said in a big brother tone: "You should take this as a warning and learn from me. Don't do anything illegal."

In just two sentences, Gilbert created an image that he was not familiar with Antoine and had nothing to do with the slave business.

"Speaking of studying, I do have something I would like to ask the Earl."

An Nuo then asked another question, "When I came here, I saw that there were a lot of professionals in Sunset City, and their strength seemed very good.

I wonder how the Earl developed the territory and allowed the professionals in the city to grow to this level?"

“Hahaha, this is mainly because I love my people. Once my reputation spreads, naturally a large number of professionals will come here to develop.

Many of the professionals you see heard about me from the Principality of Orebor and came here to seek development.

The treatment of professionals in Sunset City is well-known. "

As he spoke, Gilbert seemed to have thought of something, and smiled at Anno, "Baron Anno, when you go back, you must be nicer to the professionals. Otherwise, if all the professionals in your territory come to develop in my area, don't blame me for poaching your people. Hahahaha..."

Annuo laughed along with Gilbert on the surface, but in his heart he was calling the other party an old fox.

Antoine, who previously provided the slave service, has died, and Gilbert has probably been transporting the slaves himself lately.

Even if not, there must be other channels for transporting slaves.

Otherwise, the casualties while exploring the dungeon would increase drastically.

However, no matter how vigilant Gilbert was, it was useless.

After all, Anno had already determined that there was something wrong with Gilbert.

"In that case, I'll find clues myself."

An Nuo changed his mind and used [Perspective].

An Nuo, who was planning to check if there was anything unusual in the room, suddenly discovered a white-haired old man eavesdropping outside the door.

The key point is that [Observer] shows that his race is a demon!

Level 33.

An Nuo pretended nothing happened and continued to observe.

Then he saw a skull necklace on the inner layer of Gilbert's clothes on his chest.

The familiar skull shape immediately reminded Annuo of the skull ring he had received from Earl Wei.

The skull ring can transform other races into demons and gradually erode the host's consciousness.

Anno had used the skull ring to save himself before.

But every time I was very cautious.

"It's actually related to the devil?"

An Nuo frowned slightly.

He previously thought it was related to the sea people.

I didn't expect to guess wrong.

But if you think about it carefully, this is understandable.

After all, Earl Wei and Earl Gilbert are in the same camp.

Since Earl Wei has a skull ring in his hand, it is not surprising that the latter has something similar.

"Gilbert, have you ever heard of the demon race?"

An Nuo restrained his smile and suddenly changed the subject.

"Well……"

Gilbert's smile suddenly stopped and his face looked a little ugly.

It was not only because Anno asked about the demon clan, but also because Anno had just called him Lord Earl, but now he called him by his name.

This change is enough to explain many problems.

Gilbert snorted coldly and said angrily: "Baron Anno, what do you mean?"

An Nuo stood up and instantly ran to the door and opened it.

The white-haired old man who was eavesdropping outside the door was caught red-handed.

The white-haired old man thought he was just eavesdropping and was discovered, so he said calmly, "Sir, I am Lord Gilbert's butler. Is there anything I can help you with?"

An Nuo stared at the white-haired old man, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and said: "No, you are not the butler!"

"Baron Anno, Edward is indeed my butler!"

Although Gilbert didn't know why his butler was outside the room, nor did he know how Annuo found the butler, he was definitely on his side at this time.

Seeing that Gilbert was about to speak, An Nuo interrupted him and said, "Let's talk about your business later. I want to talk to this devil first."

"demon?"

Gilbert looked at the butler Edward in confusion.

Are you kidding me? My butler is a devil?

impossible!

"Someone, show the guests away!"

Calling his butler a devil, isn't that just pointing your finger at Gilbert and scolding him?

Gilbert's anger had reached a critical point at this time.

This An Nuo suddenly seemed like a different person from the beginning, and didn't take him seriously at all.

If he wasn't worried that killing An Nuo would attract the attention of the royal city.

He is going to call for action now.

Crash~!

A group of well-equipped soldiers approached Annuo aggressively.

It looks like if you don't leave, we will have to kick you out.

However, Annuo was not frightened at all. Instead, he asked Edward curiously.

“I thought you and Gilbert were in the same group, but from Gilbert’s reaction just now, it seems that he doesn’t know your true identity.

This is very puzzling to me.

Could it be that the devil necklace on Gilbert was not given by you?

Or did you give the necklace to her without revealing your identity?

Mr. Devil, what exactly is your purpose?"