Imperial Intelligence Bureau

"Where should I start investigating?"

A hint of thoughtfulness appeared in Wendy's large eyes. She raised a slender, tender little finger and rested it against her chin, striking an adorable thinking pose.

Feng Ye watched her think from the side with a smile, saying nothing. Only after she had pondered for a while did he smile and say, "Since it's a merchant ship that crosses the continent, they must have a branch here in Albares as well. You should go there first and ask for information."

"Ah! That's right."

At Feng Ye's reminder, Wendy immediately came to her senses, then looked a little embarrassed. This relatively difficult S-rank mission was indeed a test for her.

After all, although her strength was more than sufficient, she was not yet thirteen years old.

"It should be... hmm, here."

Feng Ye casually took out a map and pointed to a marked area on it.

Wendy took the map, studied it for a while, and after figuring out the directions, said as though summoning her courage:

"Then I'll set off first."

"Mm, I'll follow behind you."

Feng Ye smiled amiably.

Half a day later.

Wendy arrived at the Albares branch of the merchant guild that had issued the request.

She quickly learned that a group of pirates had been extremely active near Albares over the past six months. They were a very powerful group, and it was not only this merchant guild that had suffered. Other cargo ships had also fallen victim, including merchant guilds native to Albares.

These merchant guilds had once joined forces to request an investigation from the Albares Empire, but for some reason, the Empire had continually delayed the matter, with no progress whatsoever.

With no other choice, the merchant guilds had issued a request and sought the assistance