When Slin saw the dozen or so corpses lying flat on the ground, his expression could no longer be described as ugly. His subordinate, Vette, had a steady voice, but it was very low, and his mood was exceptionally heavy. "General, the count of the dead has been completed. A total of seventeen people have died," he said. "Thirteen of them have been identified as people from Geplin Manor on Celestial Garden Street. Among them are Mr. Geplin's wife, Mrs. Gisna, his two sons, Butler Peter, and nine other servants. The other four are unidentified and will require further investigation. What can be confirmed is that they are related to the three people killed by Sir Allen on Seventh Avenue. "
Slin glanced at him.
"First of all, these people are wearing masks," Vette said. Although the three corpses on Seventh Avenue have been burned beyond recognition, the ceramic fragments extracted from the corpses prove that they are the same material as the masks worn by the mysterious deceased on Garden Street. In addition, there are no obvious signs of identity on these people, so they should have deliberately concealed it. Also, judging from the weapons and tools they scattered, these people should be killers, and they won't be too weak. "
"Naturally, they won't be too weak. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to kill the Geplin family quietly." Slin held his forehead and said, "Where's Geplin now?"
"It's said that Mr. Geplin left Satin City the day before yesterday for business reasons. I've already ordered someone to inform him, and he should be back in a few days. "
Slin shook his head and said, "I don't know what to say to Geplin. How could this happen? What about the rest of Garden Street? "
Vette smiled bitterly. "It's terrible. I don't know who used a powerful ability or weapon. In short, more than half of Garden Street has been razed to the ground. There are a total of two manors involved. Fortunately, no one is injured. But now, those old men are very angry and are questioning why we let such a thing happen in the Heavenly Garden. "
Slin sighed and said, "What did Sir Allen say?"
Vette replied, "He didn't say anything. He only said that the three victims attacked him and he killed them casually."
"What a nice way to get rid of them …" Slin sneered. "It all started in the Heavenly Kingdom Garden. How could I not know what kind of people live there? Which of them had anything to do with this Sir? There was a fight in the Heavenly Kingdom Garden. Later, there were people who proved that there was a chase between Garden Street and Seventh Avenue. Quite a few people witnessed the incident. It was definitely not an attack aimed at Allen. It was more like the Sir was hiding something. Or are they protecting the targets of those killers? "
Vette thought for a moment and said, "How about I invite him over?"
"Why did you invite him? Let him watch us make a fool of ourselves? " Slin said angrily, "Didn't you see the records of the city defense team? The Sir has already indicated that the incident on Seventh Avenue was an attack on him. There was an attack on an empire viscount in the city under my jurisdiction. No matter what the Sir wants to hide, I have to give a satisfactory answer to this incident first. Before we have any evidence, we can't do anything to an empire viscount. "
"Then what does the general mean?"
Slin snorted, "These people can't appear out of thin air. If they want to enter the city, someone has to forge their identity first. Otherwise, they won't be able to pass the city gate inspection alone. Do you think everyone is a Ten Saint expert and can come and go as they please? Secondly, our Bucks Army didn't get any news before this. Obviously, those rats in the city that can't see the light provided them with cover. Go and find all those rats for me. I don't believe that I can't find a clue! "
Vette nodded and went to do it.
Even so, Slin was still in a heavy mood. It was very simple. It happened on Celestial Garden Street, and all the personnel in a manor were wiped out. It was not an accident that such a thing happened. If it was a deliberately arranged killing, then there were many people involved in it. And these people, whether the victim or the mastermind, most of them were not people that he, a general of the Bucks Army, could afford to offend.
If this matter was not handled well, Slin's situation would become very embarrassing. Thinking of this, how could he relax?
That night, the slums of Satin City were in chaos. The iron whistles of the Bucks Army guards did not stop for a moment. It was not until the middle of the night that everything gradually quieted down.
After breakfast the next day, Allen took Edward, Sean, and a few businessmen to the Chamber of Commerce in Satin City. Walking into the magnificent hall of the Chamber of Commerce, Slin and a few big shots of Satin City's business community were already there. Seeing Allen's arrival, Slin and the others quickly got up and greeted him enthusiastically. Slin's expression did not look very good. He forced a smile on his face and introduced them to Allen.
Other than Slin and his old subordinate, Vette, there were only three other men and one woman. These four people were big shots in this city who could make Satin City tremble with a stomp of their feet. The youngest among them was a man named Elon, who was in his forties. His facial features were clear, and his face was fair without any facial hair. He gave Allen a very clean feeling. When Slin introduced him, he always had a gentle smile on his face. He did not give people any pressure at all. If he walked on the street, he would probably be treated as an ordinary person.
But it was this plainly dressed man with a humble expression who was the chairman of the Flying Elephant Merchant Group. The Flying Elephant Business Group operated a wide range of businesses, including high-class hotels, shipping, horse ransom, and so on. Among them, the largest industry was shipping. The Flying Elephant Business Group had seven super merchant ships and nearly a hundred small and medium-sized passenger and cargo ships. Every year, the Flying Elephant Business Group's ships would be busy shuttling back and forth between the various ports of the empire. Even in the north, the Flying Elephant Business Group was quite famous.
Mark, who was standing with Elon, was an old man in his sixties. His wrinkled skin was already covered with age spots of varying shades. Mark, whose hair was already white, had only his grayish-blue eyes that carried a biting cold sharpness. He did not have the senility that an old man should have. This old man had a typical eagle nose, which made him look rather stern and ruthless. In fact, he was also a serious person. When Slin introduced him, there was not a single smile on his face. He only sized up Allen with his sharp eyes, as if he wanted to see through him.
Mark was the chairman of the merchant group, Golden Falcon. This merchant group was mainly engaged in fur purchases. They were the largest purchaser of fur in the south. There was even a beast hunting group called Hawkeye under the merchant group. They were all first-rate hunters in the Southern Region, and there was no lack of true experts.
As for Angela, she was a woman. This noblewoman was the chairman of the Ruby Crown Merchant Group. The Ruby Crown was actually an alliance formed by more than a dozen chambers of commerce engaged in the jewelry industry. Angela, on the other hand, was elected by the presidents of the various chambers of commerce. She was responsible for taking care of the entire merchant group, big and small, and even planning the future development of the merchant group. Angela had always been known for her unique vision. In the ten years she had been the chairman of the merchant group, the Ruby Crown Merchant Guild had maintained a 25% increase in wealth every year.
Finally, Peter was the chairman of the Sword Tiger Business Group. Peter was a well-deserved fatty. His bloated fingers were covered with rings inlaid with various colored gems, and there were several necklaces hanging around his neck. He was a typical nouveau riche. However, it was precisely such a laughable fatty. His Sword Tiger Business Group owned two large mercenary guilds, engaging in weapons and equipment, as well as slaves and warhorses for a living.
This fatty could be said to have people and money. Even Slin had to be polite when talking to him.
The presence of these four people could determine the economic lifeline of more than half of Satin City. If he could win over one of them as an ally, Allen's trip to Satin City would not be a waste. After Slin said that, he also gave Allen a simple introduction. In fact, regarding Allen's origins, which one of them wasn't well-informed and resourceful? Their understanding of Allen wouldn't be any less than Slin's, so Slin didn't need to waste his breath.
Allen pushed Sean and a few other merchants out and introduced them. "Mr. Sean can be my plenipotentiary in the business world. We have expertise in worsted fabrics, firearms, and cannons. If the big shots of Satin City are interested, you might as well consult Mr. Sean. "
The four big merchants had very high standards. If it was just an ordinary business, it would be difficult for it to enter their eyes. They wouldn't be interested in a cloth business like worsted fabrics. But firearms and cannons were another matter. The empire revered martial arts, and this was the case from the north to the south. Coupled with the big and small wars waged by lords everywhere, weapons and equipment, especially gunpowder and cannons, were not worried about not having a market.
Hearing Allen mention firearms and cannons, Fat Peter, who was in charge of weapons and equipment among the four, was the first to light up. Fat Peter smiled until his eyes were only a slit. He asked, "Listening to Sir's tone, you have your own weapons workshop?"
"Not only that, we also have first-class craftsmen. This time, we happened to bring a batch of firearms to the north. If Mr. Peter is interested, I can let someone show you the power and performance of our new firearms. "
"That's great." Fat Peter looked at Slin. "I think General Slin would also be interested to see. If the firearms you provide can catch up with the imperial firearms used by the Bucks Army, then I want as many as you have."
Allen smiled faintly and said, "This morning, we brought a new type of firearm with us. I don't know if there is a place to display it in the guild hall."
Lady Angela smiled and said, "That's simple. I'll get someone to prepare it immediately. Please wait a moment."
She left for the time being.
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