Chapter 517

In Marvel, Working for the System

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After a moment's hesitation, Geralt tossed the white pill into his mouth.

It dissolved on his tongue, leaving a hint of sweetness.

A notification appeared in his mind:

[Spirit +1]

[Agility +1]

His personal attributes in the Book of Proverbs changed accordingly:

Spirit: 17; Agility: 17.

Geralt checked how he felt. Nothing about his body seemed noticeably different.

Perhaps the increases were too small to make a real difference yet.

"Heh. I unlocked two enchanted items, gained experience, and raised my attributes. That's plenty... Can't be too greedy."

Geralt reminded himself.

His mission was to investigate and resolve the haunting at the villa, not just deal with Harold. Who knew whether another ghost was still inside?

Geralt made a circuit of the enormous villa, then took out his phone and called the guild's customer service line.

The call connected.

"Miss Elizabeth, this is White Wolf."

"Lord White Wolf, Elizabeth is at your service!" A sweet voice came through the phone.

Miss Elizabeth.

A telephone operator whose tenure went back to the founding of the Demon Hunter Guild. Her voice had stayed sweet for over a thousand years, while her true appearance remained a mystery.

"Mission number TGW20020621-18-D is complete. Please arrange an inspection."

"Of course. I'll arrange one immediately. Please wait patiently."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. It's my job."

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

Not long after the SUV left the villa, someone by the roadside held out a thumb, asking for a ride.

The man wore a gray suit over a black shirt, brown dress shoes, and a soft felt hat.

At night, the outfit looked a little unnerving.

Geralt was no ordinary person.

He stopped and rolled down the window.

"Where to?"

"Hello." The