Audrey's New Commission

Backlund, Empress Borough, in front of the Earl Hall's mansion.

The wide streets are straight and clean, lined with lush Intis plane trees. This species, native to Intis, is tall and straight, with a distinctive woody fragrance. It grows rapidly and is very suitable as a landscape tree, so it is widely planted in Backlund.

It's worth mentioning that the Intis sycamore thrives in humid and rainy climates. However, in Intis, the land of sunshine that worships the "Eternal Blazing Sun," its growth is not as good as in the Loen Kingdom. The people of Loen, who have always disliked Intis, use this to mock Intis, saying that even trees don't grow well there. The people of Intis retort, sarcastically remarking that the people of Loen only know how to steal from others.

"Fors, what kind of commission do you think Miss Audrey will give us this time?"

Outside the Earl Hall's mansion, two ladies leaned against the Intis trees lining the street, chatting idly.

Fors glanced back at her short companion, noticing her eager and excited expression, and couldn't help but retort, "Hugh, why don't you just ask Miss Audrey how much she's planning to pay us this time?"

Hugh, who had been looking forward to it, suddenly froze, then said irritably, "How dare you say that to me? Didn't you immediately urge me to come over after receiving the news?"

It turned out that Audrey had just contacted them through Viscount Glaint, saying she had a task for them. Hugh and Fors, who had just earned 800 pounds from her, naturally wouldn't refuse and immediately went to the Earl Hall's mansion.

Viscount Glaint said that Miss Audrey was temporarily confined to her quarters and not allowed to invite guests. So they could only stand outside, bickering as they waited.

"By the way, that being you encountered in your dream before, have you dreamed about it again since?"

Fors asked casually.

"No... Goddess's blessing."

Hugh recalled the mysterious, distant figure in the Gray Fog, shaking his head with lingering fear, "The exorcism fee of several pounds was well worth it."

By chance, she read aloud a note written in Hermes Script. The description on it seemed to point to a mysterious and powerful being, even causing her to see a strange figure in her dream. The note was tucked in the Viscount Glaint's library. Miss Audrey was also present at the time, Fors couldn't help but remember it and asked her about it.

Just then, a large golden retriever stealthily emerged from Concealment hole in the distant wall. Its fur was glossy and smooth, and it carried a small leather bag around its neck. After emerging from the hole, it looked around as if searching for something.

"It seems to know who it's looking for... I always feel this dog is a little too smart."

Hugh muttered to himself as he emerged from behind the tree.

"Miss Audrey's dogs are all professionally trained, of course they're intelligent."

Fors put out his cigarette and then gently clapped his hands in the direction of the golden retriever.

"Come over!"

She shouted.

Hearing her call, the golden retriever happily stretched out its four legs and came running over, then sat down and showed the two of them the purse around its neck.

"Woof!"

It cried out.

Xiu carefully took off the small, expensive-looking bag, unzipped it, and took out the letter inside.

Fors also came over, and the two of them looked at the unfolded letter together.

It was Miss Audrey's beautiful, elegant, and flawless handwriting:

"Investigate a fraudster named Lanevus, including his whereabouts and recent activities. He is currently in Backlund and is suspected of being involved in the recent Serial Murder Case."

Serial Murder Case?

Hugh frowned slightly and continued reading. Soon, her expression changed.

"I must warn you that Lanevus carries the aura of an evil god, which is extremely dangerous and could potentially endanger your safety. Therefore, even if you do not accept it, I can completely understand."

After reading the provocative letter, the two exchanged a glance.

"An evil god?"

They all looked hesitant.

Miss Audrey's fee is certainly attractive, but the aura of an evil god seems a bit ominous. Moreover, even Miss Audrey herself said that she could refuse the request.

"Then how about we..."

Fors spoke, she suddenly felt the letter was a bit thick. She crumpled it and discovered there was another sheet underneath. The two looked at it together, and on that sheet, Miss Audrey had written a short sentence in delicate handwriting:

"The reward this time is £1,500."

Let's do it!

"I said righteously and firmly."

The evil god is dangerous, but it costs a whopping 1500 Pound!

"I think you're right."

Fors nodded in agreement and carefully put the letter away.

Opposite her, the large golden dog quietly observed their reactions, its face seemingly displaying a human-like bewilderment.

"So, Susie, did they agree?"

As soon as the golden retriever returned to the house, Audrey couldn't wait to ask.

"Agreed."

The golden retriever named Susie nodded, opened her mouth, and vibrated the air, actually uttering human language. With a puzzled look on her face, she earnestly asked, "Audrey, are Pound really that important?"

Luther stood in front of the Mirror, looking at his own face.

This face is indeed very handsome, but it's undeniably conspicuous; going directly to the "Northern Bear" bar like that would be too attention-grabbing.

To be honest, he should have changed his appearance to something inconspicuous when he arrived in Backlund, but at that time he was still insane and completely unable to take care of himself.

"Brush."

Luther placed his hand on his face and then slowly moved it downwards.

Under the control of Flesh and Blood Magic, his facial features moved and distorted. When his hand left his chin, the face reflected in the Mirror was that of another person. This face was extremely ordinary; it would be forgotten within seconds if thrown into a crowd.

"Brother, how about I go with you?"

He saw Cecilia say to him.

The girl's delicate face clearly showed worry, as if she was afraid that Luther would lose Consciousness in the bar and fall into a state of semi-madness.

"It's alright. The situation there is unclear; it's safer for me to go by myself."

Luther Zedao used the sound of the Tide to drown out the noise in his mind.

He changed into the slightly worn work clothes the other person had bought for him, put on his baseball cap, and went out.

As its name suggests, River Mouth Street faces the Tussock River directly at its entrance. Because there is an industrial area upstream, sewage is discharged directly into the river, making the river water smell extremely pungent. Even so, the poor people in the vicinity who cannot afford tap water have no choice but to use the polluted river water for their daily lives.

The sign for the "Northern Bear" bar featured a huge bear head; the sign itself looked old, greasy, and dirty. Luther entered the bar and walked to the bar counter amidst the heat and the smell of alcohol and sweat.