chsdbacks Chapter 154 Spreading Rumors
Chapter 154 Spreading Rumors
Chapter 154 Spreading Rumors
Twin Harbor is a city at the confluence of inland rivers, with four main waterways leading to the outside world, but only one of them leads towards the royal court.
Choosing other river routes would not only be a longer journey, but also make it difficult to shake off pursuers on land, especially with two people with mobility issues.
Kane pondered as he observed carefully.
Five large armed ships were moored on the river, and dozens of half-elf soldiers in armor, equipped with longbows and scimitars, stood on the decks.
Soldiers were also stationed on the high ground of the buildings on both sides, drawing their longbows and keeping watch on the view of the air and the river.
Every so often, soldiers would come to change shifts.
On the land to the right of the river, a ballista was even set up.
Kane's expression turned serious. The bow and arrows were fine; even with the ranger's longbow, the arrows couldn't sink the ship.
However, if this ballista hits the ship he had prepared beforehand, it is enough to smash the hull to pieces.
Even if he survives, Risa and Ella have no chance of enduring it.
"How should we solve this?" Kane raised his eyebrows in thought.
Perhaps his self-illumination had been exposed, because a soldier leading the team suddenly looked down, but found nothing, and then looked away.
Kane's eyes flickered slightly, but his figure remained hidden in the shadows of the building.
In the distance, he saw a large ship bearing the logo of the Chamber of Commerce sailing from the city.
Kane frowned. "The Duke of Eisenberg?"
That symbol was from the merchant guild that had initially recruited mercenaries under the guise of searching for the missing ship, but in reality lured them into participating in the Stigmata Ceremony.
Under his watchful eye, a large merchant ship approached the river lock and was stopped by a group of soldiers.
The chamber of commerce leader seemed to be cursing loudly, but it was to no avail.
The soldiers insisted on entering the cabin, bringing out all relevant personnel, and searching the inside and outside for a long time before letting them pass.
Even from a distance, you could see that the person in charge had a livid face.
Kane felt a heavy weight in his heart.
This may indicate that these soldiers were not in league with the Duke.
But on the other hand, it also means that the situation is more complicated—meaning that it is impossible to sneak onto the Chamber of Commerce ship and leave.
"Time is limited. The soldiers will likely search the city one by one—the warehouse is safe for now, but if it's found—"
"We must first divert the attention of these corps, and then find a way out."
Kane glanced at the not-so-thick city walls beside the Twin Harbor canal, his eyes flickering slightly.
"Perhaps I need some help."
Inside the Dark Brotherhood tavern.
The handsome corps commander Frankie and his adjutant Varn led their soldiers to occupy the small space.
The usually boisterous mercenaries were now eerily silent. Many were searched one by one, but no one dared to utter a sound.
Frankie looked at Sophia and asked, "Is that all the information you have?"
Sofia responded softly, "Yes. That Drow didn't have much contact with us; in fact, he left here some time ago."
Frankie narrowed his eyes, drew his scimitar, and held it to her neck: "If you're lying, you should know the consequences. I can kill you right now—after all, your so-called headquarters wouldn't dare send anyone to seek revenge."
A flash of anger crossed Sofia's eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.
Varn stepped forward and whispered a few words in his ear.
Frankie nodded after listening and sheathed his sword: "You're honest. Your words match those of the other mercenaries."
He said coldly, "Thank King Susas for his grace; I'm allowing you rats from the gutter to live for now."
After saying this, he led his soldiers away, leaving behind only a messy tavern.
Sophia suppressed her anger, calmed the mercenaries present, and then turned and left.
Her eyes sparkled as she walked toward her usual underground wine cellar.
The moment I pushed open the door and entered—
A familiar figure came into view.
She was about to whisper when the other person shook their head.
Sophia immediately quieted down, calmed her breathing, and then asked, "Lord Kane, what brings you here?"
Kane nodded: "I want to issue a mission."
Sofia looked hesitant: "This—maybe isn't quite right."
Kane chuckled: "Isn't the Dark Brotherhood's standard for accepting missions based solely on the amount of money, without asking about identity or purpose?"
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Sophia frowned: "Your Excellency, although I do not know your specific purpose, you and Lady Ella are now involved in the assassination of the Susas royal family, and your bounty has reached three thousand gold coins."
Kane smiled. "But can you handle this task?"
If an underground organization were to capture its own clients for a bounty, the damage to its reputation would far outweigh the income from that bounty.
Three thousand gold coins may seem like a lot, but for an organization that spans six countries, it is not something that cannot be given up.
Sophia frowned and gave Kane a deep look: "You wish to issue a Xiyao mission?"
Kane smiled. "What if you're the ones who need to transport us out?"
Sofia shook her head.
Kane was not surprised that the current tight blockade made it difficult to accomplish.
"Then help me spread rumors in the port," Kane said.
"gossip?"
"That's right. They've said that Nord and Susas are about to ignite war at Twin Ports, and the army's siege is to capture Nord spies."
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Upon hearing this, Sofia was stunned, then realized Kane's intention.
Twin Ports is an important port and commercial city in Sussas, as well as a major tax-paying area, and a gathering place for chambers of commerce from various countries.
Once this rumor spread, coupled with the Corps' city-wide search and blockade, it became a problem.
Even if the news is false, many chambers of commerce will choose to evacuate to avoid risks, which will damage the port's economy.
At that time, both the nobles who cooperated with the Chamber of Commerce and the royal court of Susas would have no choice but to intervene in this matter.
Sophia's expression shifted as she weighed the pros and cons, but ultimately she shook her head: "Lord Kane, I'm sorry. If this mission is exposed, it will greatly affect our relationship with Susas, and we cannot accept that."
"Is it because you don't have enough money?" Kane smiled and then said.
"According to the rumors of the Dark Brotherhood—if the price is high enough, even assassinating King Susas can be negotiated, right?"
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He paused for a moment: "Don't forget, the favor you promised for the assassination attempt on me has not yet been repaid."
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Sofia's face grew increasingly grim.
Kane felt the time was right and offered his price: "My money in the guild, plus this scimitar, this ring, and this spider silk robe, are all acceptable as payment."
He stated beforehand, "These three items are all enchanted. The scimitar is enchanted with Fear, the ring with Mind Bracelet, and the robe grants immunity to normal spell damage. What do you think?"
Sofia's eyes flickered slightly, her expression turned completely serious, and her breathing became heavier.
She could tell that Kane's equipment was valuable, but she didn't expect that it was all enchanted items.
Kane kept smiling.
After mastering the rune ritual, these enchanted equipment became much less useful to him.
As long as the right opportunity arises, there will be no shortage of better equipment.
Sofia's eyes darted around: "I need to ask for instructions."
"Should I ask the Silent Killer behind you for instructions?" Kane smiled.