"The shadow is above, is that how you sneaked into the investigation?" The thief 'François' looked at the big fellow in front of him and asked helplessly, "Go straight to someone else's house at night and tie the person to a chair. Or on the bed and ask with the sword?"

"Yes." The Nord man named 'Barritt' opposite him nodded naturally, "But Baron Richard I stopped him on the road first, and did not enter the Baron. However, afterward, I was a little worried that the baron didn't tell the truth, so I went back to his house to confirm it, but fortunately I did."

"Didn't we agree to integrate into the local area first?" Francois touched his forehead and sighed helplessly. In fact, he didn't want to come to this strange city and complete this task with the tall Nord in front of him. It was only because he had the handle in Julian's hands that he had to obey orders to run this trip.

It's all my fault that I was too greedy back then to accept that **** bet—the thieves of 'Shadow Dagger' thought that stealing in Muya city-state was not an easy task, and they stole seven times a day for a week. , which is impossible for anyone to do.

Francois, who was very confident in his own skills, jumped out to accept the bet. He really wanted the item in the bet—one of the ten treasures in the 'Shadow Dagger' organization—was taken by him. Sealed wine bottle. I heard that as long as the seal is undone, the surface of the wine bottle can magically continuously map the treasure map.

It is a pity that he was caught by mistake the fifth time he stole, so he had to become a lackey under the chain of mage.

"I've integrated very well." His Nord companion pointed to the apron on his body and said, "I'm a waiter in this tavern, and sometimes a part-time cook. My skills are quite good and I have received a lot of praise."

"But..." Francois was about to say something, but was interrupted by his bulky companion.

"I know this method is a bit reckless, but isn't it the fastest way?" The Nord said righteously, "I investigated five nobles in just ten days, and found Some doubts about one of the nobles."

Well, this is indeed a lot faster than his own investigation, Francois has to admit it. He himself is still working as a sidekick and bodyguard for Viscount Palm's twelve-year-old son. He has only fully investigated Viscount Palm, and about the Viscount's good son-in-law, the Earl of Guise, is still in progress .

The position of attendant was also acquired by François with a lot of thought, including a lot of unsightly means. He not only forged the documents of the local Adventurer's Association and other proof materials, but also poisoned the innocent young attendant with poison.

Although the rot-based poison is not lethal, it is certainly inevitable that the poisoned person will be weak for a few weeks.

"However, your reckless approach has made the city a little turbulent, and the nobles have strengthened their defenses." Francois frowned and said, "The city guards are also more conscientious than before, maybe one day they will I'll find out about you."

"It just makes the people above feel a little uneasy, the people at the bottom don't care about it." The Nords retorted, "If you ask carefully, you will definitely find that many people applaud it. What's more, I actually did it on purpose, to make the noise a little louder."

"deliberately?"

"As the saying goes, 'It is easier to profit in a chaotic situation'. We muddy the water in the pond of San Nino, and those nobles who collude with the devil are more likely to reveal their flaws." The Nords Said calmly,

Oh? There was some truth to that, and Francois had to admit it.

He looked at his companion in amazement, "You came up with this yourself? Sorry, I don't mean anything else, but it doesn't quite match your impression."

"It's nothing." The Nord's expression was quite indifferent, but the smugness between the eyebrows was inevitably revealed, "Everyone has a side that is not known to outsiders. You know, 'the most exquisite Wisdom is often in the muscles'."

Where is this proverb, why haven't I heard it before? Francois shook his head and changed the subject, "So, there is something wrong with Baron Richard?"

"Yes." The Nord said solemnly, "When I kidnapped him for the first time, I felt that his reaction was a bit special. Baron Richard was quite panicked..."

"Isn't this normal?" Francois asked suspiciously, "Anyone who is kidnapped will be panicked."

"But when I asked Baron Richard's first question, he was inexplicably relaxed, and when I asked him the second question, he became nervous again." Companion Nord said, "I Although he turned his back to the Baron and couldn't see his expression, he was tightly held in my arms by me from the back at that time, and I could clearly feel the state of his muscles."

"What question did you ask him?"

"I first asked him why he was so rich." Companion Nord paced back and forth in front of François with his head lowered, as if recalling, "Baron Richard is not the kind of aristocrat with a wealthy family. The income is not much, and many servants are employed, but they are often generously rewarded in the opera house.”

"How did he answer?"

"Although Baron Richard hesitated at the time, but I threatened him a little, and he immediately told me the answer." The Nord companion said, "The baron said that he was secretly running a smuggling business. It was shipped from the Four Cities Alliance. The finest spices, which cost one-third of the price in the Holy Kingdom of Arathor, have an entire caravan that can cross the border between the two countries from a passage in the Underdark to bring the spices in and distribute them. Although the journey underground is somewhat dangerous, it is extremely profitable.”

"He just told you so directly?" Francois also lowered his head and thought.

"Yes, this shows that this matter should not be considered a secret, and it may even be a pretext for deliberate exposure. Although ordinary people will definitely not know about it, the other nobles are likely to know some, maybe even directly. participate."

It seems that this guy is not as simple-minded as he seems, "Then what's the second question you asked?"

"Then I asked him, 'That's all your secrets?' When I asked that question, the baron's body tightened and his heart started racing, and I added, 'This is what you earned The whole secret of so much money?' when ~lightnovelpub.net~ the Baron relaxed again and told me, 'Yes, that's all', after which he asked me if I was interested in joining, his The caravan is still short of people."

"It means that Baron Richard has other secrets to tell."

"That's what I thought!" Companion Nord nodded, "I followed him for four days after that. Although I don't know how to sneak like you, the night still adds a lot of protection to me. Four days later, I found out that the Baron went out alone in the middle of the night, he was wearing make-up and a ragged suit of servants, but my perception was very high, and I still recognized the Baron from his figure."

"Where did he go at night?" Francois asked curiously.

"Another building not too far from his house," replied Nord's companion. "Although that building looks very inconspicuous, I have not found a way to enter, except by breaking in. But I think Now is the time to do this, so I can only wait patiently. When the baron came out of the building, there was a man beside him talking to him, the night was approaching the full moon, the moon was still bright, and I was in the dark The eyesight in the middle is also very good. I saw such a mark on the neck that the man inadvertently exposed."

Nord picked up a book on the table next to him with his hand, and Francois handed over the pen in cooperation. After the Nord drew a few strokes on the cover of the book, he handed it to the thief.

François took the book, titled "Memoirs of Detective Baird - Sins Will Be Judged", in the margin on the left side of the cover of the book, a standard 'heart' was drawn, and above the heart On the two protrusions, there is a pair of inwardly curved long horns.

Francois has seen this pattern before, "Saline sect?" he said in a deep voice.

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