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Chapter 469: Chapter 384, Switching Wands at the Port (Seeking Monthly Pass.)

It indeed concerns Kalemah.

He glanced at Imilo and noticed that the latter had no particular expression.

Frowning, he said, “Didn’t you mention that he was heading to the next guild station? How did he disappear?”

“The ship he was on has already sent a message to the local guild. He disappeared while he was on board,” Imilo continued.

“Disappeared at sea? There must be some issue with that ship then.”

Imilo looked at him and asked, “The local guild is investigating the matter, so instruct that Pirate Mistress under you to also pay attention to this. See if there’s any connection to the pirates.”

“Alright,” Wu Heng nodded.

“Well, there are no other matters. Go about your business!”

Wu Heng left directly.

…

He returned to his own office-study.

Andre Willow asked, “Master, is there some task at hand?”

“It’s nothing much, just ‘Kalemah’ has disappeared, and the guild is planning to investigate it,” Wu Heng sat down at his desk.

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“Isn’t the position of Inspector Special Envoy quite high? How could he just disappear!”

“Who knows? The Steward suspects it was the work of pirates.”

“Oh! At sea, indeed only pirates act so recklessly.”

Wu Heng did not elaborate further.

Regarding the incident of him killing Kalemah, he did not inform the two maids by his side.

It was not that he didn’t trust them, but some things are better known by fewer people.

Especially matters that have a significant impact like this.

And with Imilo, it seemed that there was no suspicion cast upon himself.

On the surface, there were no significant grievances, not even any conflict, between himself and ‘Kalemah’.

And in terms of timing, it would be hard to cast suspicion his way.

It remained to be seen whether the guild on the side where the ship docked would investigate and uncover anything.

The likelihood seemed slim.

After spending a while in his study, Wu Heng greeted Andre Willow and walked out of the guild.

He found a secluded spot.

He put on the “Conductor’s Hat,” and the next second, the train whistle sounded.

The Phantom Train appeared and with a whoosh, one side of the door opened.

Wu Heng boarded the train and entered ‘Netalee City’ on the journey log.

The door closed, and the train vanished.

…

A few hours later.

The train reappeared in a deserted area outside Netalee City.

Wu Heng stepped off the train and discerned the direction of the city walls.

He put on the Illusion Veil and headed towards the city.

Five or six days had passed since the Consortium auction.

During the trading session, he had verbally agreed on a transaction with a woman wrapped in a black cloak.

The woman had produced a Special Item that could restore one’s sanity, which she agreed to exchange for two vials of elixir.

Calculating the time, the woman would have left the passenger ship and arrived in Netalee City by now.

Having dealt with the level 15 problem,

he thought of checking to see if she had truly posted the commission. If so, he’d proceed with the exchange, as they had agreed upon. If there was no similar commission, his trip would have been in vain.

He made his way smoothly into the city.

Along the way, he entered a tavern.

“Madam, what will you be having?” the bartender approached and asked.

Wu Heng, currently in the guise of a woman, was thus addressed as a madam.

He sat down and ordered a glass of wine. As the bartender served the wine, he handed him two silver coins.

The bartender glanced at the silver coins, hesitated to accept them, and said respectfully, “Madam, I can introduce you to other men, if you wish.”

Wu Heng ignored his words and went straight to the point, “Where is the Snake Badge Consortium located in this city?”

Hearing that the matter was not one of personal vanity, the bartender breathed a sigh of relief.

He quickly pocketed the silver coins and lowered his voice to say, “You may wish to visit the Mermaid Tavern; they also cater to patrons on the lower floor.”

The Yeko Kingdom does not officially recognize the Consortium’s status.

Therefore, the Consortium usually appears around the city in another form or in more concealed places.

Just like the Snake Badge Consortium in Black Stone Town, which has established a black market outside the city.

Both Black Stone Town and the local guild are aware of the Consortium’s black market but have tacitly permitted its existence.

This one seems to be located within the city itself.

Indeed, rather bold.

“Thank you!”

The bartender bowed again and took the silver coin before leaving directly.

Wu Heng downed his drink and walked out of the tavern, hailed a carriage, and headed to the Mermaid Tavern.

…

The Mermaid Tavern wasn’t too far away.

Following the crowd down the wooden stairs, he entered an underground establishment.

The Snake Badge Consortium’s front desk, a silver coin exchange area on one side, and a notice board surrounded by quite a number of people.

This must be considered a semi-public place.

He remembered that back in Black Stone Town, when entering the Consortium-established black market, one needed to wear a cloak, but here it was completely open.

Wu Heng approached the notice board.

His gaze swept over the commission tasks one by one and finally settled on one.

[Special Item ‘Clarity Rod’, offers effects, can make one sober by striking the body, exchange condition, two bottles of Constitution-changing Elixir.]

As expected, it was posted here.

Still at the price that was negotiated back then, two bottles of the Elixir.

Thinking to himself, he directly took the commission down and went to a nearby counter, “I’ll take this task.”

The counter staff took the commission and glanced at it.

Then said, “Sir, what you’ve brought for exchange needs to be verified by someone to ensure it meets the requirements of the commission.”

Wu Heng handed over the two bottles of Elixir.

The staff took them and then said, “Please wait a moment, sir.”

Wu Heng nodded and waited at a spot not too far away.

It wasn’t long.

The staff came back out and said, “Sir, the Elixirs meet the conditions of the commission. Here is the item from the commission. Please check it.”

The long wooden box was opened.

It revealed a sandalwood-colored rod inside, shiny on the surface, with patterns resembling religious motifs.

The top was a golden sphere-shaped ‘grip’.

[Clarity Rod]

[Category: Special Item]

[Effect: When striking a living being, it can dispel negative mental effects such as hypnosis and illusions.]

[Side effect: The pain felt is doubled.]

(Description: Physical pain can make you more alert.)

Indeed, it was this item.

Moreover, the effects were more than he had imagined; it could dispel mental effects, hypnosis, and even included illusions.

It was already a very good Special Item.

The side effect was not that serious, just doubled pain, which would pass if endured.

It wasn’t any severe side effect after use.

The likelihood of needing it himself was not great, because his ability, [Enhance Will], had protected his consciousness several times already.

But one couldn’t say for sure when it might come in handy.

Wu Heng was quite satisfied and put the item away.

Looking up at the staff member who had not left, he asked, “Is there something else?”

“Sir, the Alchemist who verified the Elixirs is very interested in your potions and asked me to inquire if you could meet with him,” the staffer continued after speaking. “We won’t reveal your information; we are just asking for your preference.”

It seemed that the Alchemist responsible for the inspection had noticed something different about his potions.

Wanted to have a chat with him.

Probably considered him an Alchemist as well.

“It’s not convenient,” Wu Heng said.

“Very well, sir, we won’t disturb you any further.”

Wu Heng nodded and walked outward.

…

After leaving the Mermaid Tavern.

Wu Heng continued walking along the road.

Here, the carriages didn’t stop on demand; more often, one needed to go to a fixed location to find one.

He hadn’t walked far.

Wu Heng turned into an alley.

He stood waiting, and a figure followed closely behind, also stepping in.

“Looking for me for something?”