On the surface, the entire Royal Capital was peaceful.
But just as Azure Rose had predicted, if even they could foresee it, Eight Fingers naturally would not miss the same intelligence. What was more, they knew even more than Azure Rose did—because one of their "products" had been taken away by that adventuring party.
Eight Fingers naturally did not believe that this adventuring party had opposed them over a mere product. In their eyes, this was clearly a carefully orchestrated conspiracy. Perhaps some powerful force stood behind the adventuring party—but what was its goal?
A warning? A display of strength? Or were they trying to steal from thieves?
Eight Fingers quickly came up with a response as well. No matter what, they were the dark kings who controlled this kingdom's underworld. They would never allow others to provoke them like this!
Thus, early the next morning, two people came knocking.
"I am Staffan Henvishu, a Circuit Envoy responsible for maintaining public order in the Royal Capital."
Dressed in extravagant clothes, the man, who looked much like a fat pig, smiled as he introduced himself to Fang Zheng.
"So, what do you want?"
Fang Zheng raised an eyebrow at the fat pig before asking.
"There is a shop... ah, this gentleman's shop..."
As he spoke, the fat pig gestured toward the man beside him, whose mouth bore a scar and whose entire body was hidden beneath a cloak.
"His shop reported that you forcibly took away one of its employees... You should know that the kingdom strictly forbids slave trading. By doing this, have you not violated kingdom law?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?!"
Before Fang Zheng could respond, Megumi was the first to leap up.
"That girl was practically dying! We saved her! How is that slave trading?! You're