Seeing the man's humble appearance, Ayu didn't know what else to say.
"And you, don't tell me that your information is about the same as theirs."
"I'm different, sir!"
The third man was rather thin, and his dark skin made him look like a monkey.
Even though his body was covered in scars, there was still a hint of intelligence in his eyes.
"I heard some names."
"Name?"
Sitting up straight, A-Yu's breathing became a little more rapid.
"Are they the names of those Demon Slayer?"
"There are also some ghost names."
"Good!"
Ayu clapped and applauded, quite pleased with the information the man had brought.
Once he knows the name, he can quickly find relevant information about that person using the resources he has.
At that point, I can capture him and interrogate him slowly.
Even if that person is no longer there, they will still leave some clues.
With so many talented and extraordinary people at his disposal, following the clues might lead to the discovery of something new.
"Tell me quickly, and I will reward you handsomely!"
"Yes!"
Seeing the excited Ayu, the man's lips curled up slightly.
He didn't hesitate to use his teammates as bait and shields, all for the sake of obtaining intelligence and securing a life of wealth and luxury for himself.
"Among those ghosts, I heard the names Ishigami River, Ida Iou... and another one called Sato Makoto."
After listening, Ayu couldn't help but ask.
Are you sure you didn't hear me wrong?
"I'm sure. If there's any mistake, Your Highness may take my head."
Nodding, Ayu stopped talking and gestured for him to continue.
"There are many names of those Demon Slayer, but many of them are dead."
The man rolled his eyes, removed some of the names of the dead, and then spoke.
"After I escaped, the following people should still be alive: Tanjiro, Genya Shinazugawa, and a woman with strange hair color, I think her name is something like Mitsuri."
As he spoke, the man also made sure to tell Yu about the special features of Kanroji Mitsuri.
His face showed even greater satisfaction, and Ayu couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
With so much intelligence, he could easily capture the Demon Slayer on the list in a short time.
Even if those people have special abilities, he is not afraid.
If you can't catch ten people, then catch a hundred. If you can't catch a hundred people, then catch a thousand.
If you can't catch them, catch their family, relatives, and friends.
He refused to believe that these Demon Slayer were emotionless individuals.
"And you, is there anything you want to say?"
After hearing what the third man said, Ayu was extremely satisfied.
In his view, the fourth man wouldn't be able to provide much useful information either.
"Your Highness, I also heard a name."
"Just one?"
A hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes. Ah Yu, who had been sitting up, lay back down, pressed his fist against his forehead, and said.
"Fine, then tell me."
"That person is called the Scribe."
"What?!"
Upon hearing the word "Scribe," Ayu jumped up like a cat with its fur standing on end.
The four men were startled to see Ah Yu so agitated.
"The Scribe? You mean the Scribe?!"
He strode forward, grabbed the man by the collar, and stared intently at him.
"Are you sure you didn't hear wrong?!"
No, no.
His voice trembled slightly; the man was so frightened he was almost crying.
"I also know his appearance and clothing, which I can provide to Your Highness."
"Explain."
He loosened his collar and threw him to the ground.
"That man was the most handsome man I had ever seen in my life, he..."
The man spoke haltingly, perhaps because he had been frightened earlier.
After he finished speaking, he quickly lowered his head and closed his eyes, hoping that Ayu would not vent his anger on him.
However, Ayu remained silent for a long time.
Driven by curiosity, the man slightly raised his head, opened one eye, and began to observe Ayu's expression.
At this moment, Ayu was all smiles, his excitement several times greater than when he first heard the name.
The man saw greed, excitement, and even a hint of relief in his eyes.
"I see, I see."
With his chest heaving violently, Ayu kept muttering to himself.
"Now everything makes sense, including why he was in the Entertainment District."
"Entertainment District?"
Upon hearing the name, the man immediately thought of the horrific incident that had occurred in Entertainment District not long ago.
Although I didn't experience it firsthand, I could sense from the gossip I heard from others that the events in Entertainment District had a significant impact.
It is said that a huge pit is being dug there.
Before long, the rubble will be cleared away, and you can then explore the area.
"What is that man's connection to the Entertainment District?"
The man's face turned pale the moment he thought about it.
He seemed to have sensed some unknown connection between the man known as "The Scribe" and the Red-light District Incident.
Clearly, such things are not something that people at the very bottom of society should know.
Now that they know about this, what will become of them?
The man stiffly raised his head and looked at Ayu again.
This time, Ayu's face was no longer full of smiles, but only coldness and indifference.
"You know too much."
Chapter 508 The Invitation from the Shinri Family
In an instant, all four men felt the overwhelming malice emanating from Ah Yu.
"Your Highness, we absolutely will not tell anyone!"
The fourth man knelt down with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly, hoping that A-Yu would let him go.
Seeing this, the other three men followed suit, kneeling and begging Ah Yu to spare their lives.
Ah Yu, however, simply sat there with a somber expression, watching them kowtow repeatedly.
There's a saying I don't know if you've heard before.
His voice was cold, and a faint murderous intent appeared on his face.
"Only the dead are the best at keeping secrets."
As he spoke, he took out a musket and aimed it at the four men.
Bang bang bang bang!
After four gunshots, Ah Yu's butler burst through the door and rushed in.
"Your Highness! What happened?!"
As soon as he entered, he saw four men lying there.
Blood mixed with brain matter flowed out, staining the luxurious carpet.
"What have they done to displease Your Highness?"
The butler was quick-witted and immediately shifted the focus to the four dead men.
"Yes, they're trying to blackmail me with intelligence to demand higher pay."
He blew a breath toward the barrel of the gun, watching the faint smoke dissipate, and Ayu spoke slowly.
"After failing to reach an agreement, these four guys tried to take me hostage by force, but I killed them with my musket."
"I see."
After looking at the four people who had died tragically, the butler glanced at Ayu, whose face was grim, and quickly said...
"I'll have someone dispose of the body right away."
"No need. After all, they worked for me. Give them a proper burial."
Waving his hand, Ayu stood up and walked to the window.
"They are unjust, so I cannot be unjust, right?"
"Your Highness is truly a man of great magnanimity. I admire you greatly."
After bowing slightly, the butler then ordered his men to carry the body out.
Replace the carpet, clean up the bloodstains, and ventilate the room.
After everything was done, only Ah Yu was left in the room again.
"Scribe, interesting. It seems that Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals is not as simple as it appears on the surface."
"At the Taisho Aristocratic Conference, he and Hyakuya Ryufu were in cahoots, working together against Shinri Keito."
"A real person? I understand."
With a slight upturn of his lips, Ayu then called out to the outside of the room.
"Send Shinri Keito to see me and say that I have important matters to discuss."
"Yes, Your Highness."
The butler's voice came from outside the room, followed by footsteps as he left.
Looking at the scenery outside the window, Ayu's smile deepened.
He had a premonition that he was not far from getting everything he wanted.
Meanwhile, Scribe and Tamayo also returned to Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals.
"Nothing happened while we were away, right?"
"No."