A thought flashed through Vena's mind. She quickly crouched down, hiding behind a small tree.
She stirred the magic within her, casting two small Wind-Gathering Spells beside her ears. The distant conversation between Rem and Camiro became faintly audible.
"Give me a little more time." The first voice she heard was Rem's familiar one. "I've basically won their trust now. Lately, Avita has gradually started assigning me important research work, and I've even gotten my hands on quite a few important documents. Just give me a little more time, and I'm sure I can get all the Xinfei Merchant Guild's most important research documents."
That last sentence sent a jolt through Vena's heart.
What was Rem trying to do?
He wanted to get his hands on all the Xinfei Merchant Guild's most important research documents, but what would he do then?
Judging by his tone, it clearly wasn't anything good.
"The problem is, you've already had more than enough time." This voice was clearly Camiro's. "Rem, you've been with the Xinfei Merchant Guild for nearly two months, haven't you? But in all that time, you haven't done a thing or brought out anything useful. I can afford to wait, but the man backing me can't. Do you know how many times that important man has already pressed me?"
"I know." Rem sounded troubled. "But Camiro, you should also know that the research documents you want are the Xinfei Merchant Guild's most important assets. Of course they guard them closely. I've only just joined the Research Institute. Earning their trust and getting a chance to approach those documents is already pretty good. If you want me to get them, you'll have to be a little more patient."
Camiro fell silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Rem, don't tell me working