"Let's properly introduce ourselves. My name is Velin Ex, and I'm from the Ilia Kingdom on the Sinapsis Subcontinent."
After speaking, Velin looked at Locke and asked with a smile, "And you?"
Seeing this, Locke replied, "My name is Locke Abner. I'm from the Kingdom of Nanmirton on the Brizet Subcontinent."
"Hahaha, I suppose we've properly met now."
"Now, I consider you a friend. I hope you won't deceive me from here on."
"I won't." Locke answered solemnly, "You have treated me sincerely. If I still played games with you, that would be failing to appreciate your kindness."
"I won't do something so foolish."
"Good." Velin nodded and said, "Everyone has their own secrets. I won't ask how you found me."
"I respect you, and you should respect me as well."
"Yes," Locke replied gravely.
"First matter: you know what Deda Ji Town is hiding, don't you?"
"Lord Velin, that small town is hiding a cult." Locke answered without changing expression.
Velin stroked his chin and said, "Let me guess. This cult is controlled by someone you cannot resist for the time being, and you have no direct evidence proving that the group is connected to that person. That is why you don't dare seek help from the church."
Hearing this, Locke revealed a bitter expression and replied, "Lord Velin, your guess is correct. This organization is controlled by Count Naviki. I relied on his support to take control of Viscount Abner's Territory, and I still owe him three hundred thousand Gold Coins."
"If I could prove that he was clearly connected to that organization, I could get rid of Count Naviki. Then I would no longer need to repay the debt, eliminating any future trouble."
"Without evidence, if I reported him to the church, he would certainly implicate me