They were only collection tasks. It would do no harm to let Akes and the others complete them. But Elmer could not let them handle the investigation in town. There was too much at stake. If it led to the heart of the problem, they could earn a huge number of credits.
The mission really was dangerous. Elmer had not lied to Akes about that.
Chapter 62: Imperial Capital Academy 14 — Mousse Bay Town
The town they were visiting was called Mousse Bay. Though officially a town, it was a major port. Vast quantities of resources from the sea passed through it on their way to the Imperial Capital. A branch of an inland river also ran through Mousse Bay, making it a vital link between the ocean and the interior.
According to Akes, students from Imperial Capital Academy sometimes came to Mousse Bay for a break. Its transport links were excellent, bringing in fresh goods by river and sea every day. There was always something new to eat or enjoy.
It might only have been a town, but it was a prosperous one, with crowds of visitors streaming through every day.
While they were still some distance from Mousse Bay Town, they could already see many more people coming and going. Farther off, countless sails crowded the river.
Akes called for the Griffins to stop. "We can't take them any closer. We'll have to walk from here."
An ordinary Flying Demon Beast Companion could have landed nearer the town. But these were Griffins from the Royal Griffin Legion. If more than a dozen of them suddenly appeared with the White Lion Owl at their head, they might scare someone with a weak heart to death.
Ye Chuqi understood what Akes meant. The Griffins really could not show up