Zhang Heng's unexpected meeting with Altrus tonight did not last long.
Zhang Heng did not manage to see Altrus's face from the beginning to the end. However, this did not prevent him from collecting information related to Altrus in other ways.
Although Zhang Heng was also affected by the scopolamine, it was far less than what he showed. His five senses were basically still in a normal state. At the same time, his calm brain could provide him with objective and accurate analysis.
Judging from Altrus's voice, Zhang Heng could tell that Altrus was not that old. Basically, Altrus was about the same age as him or Commodus, around twenty years old. This surprised Zhang Heng a little. Judging from Altrus's cautiousness and maturity, Zhang Heng thought he should be at least twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. He did not expect him to be so young.
And unlike the rumors, Altrus was different from people like Clint who climbed up from the bottom. Although the latter was now a noble and had learned how to live and speak like a noble, he still retained some of his old habits. Clint would roll his tongue at the end of some syllables because his former primary school teacher was a Cappadocian.
However, Altrus did not have such a problem at all. His accent was very pure, and his choice of words and sentences showed his upbringing. Zhang Heng had a good reason to suspect that Altrus grew up in a very good environment, and he could not rule out the possibility that he grew up in a big family.
But if that was the case, it would not explain why Commodus trusted him so much.
Judging from Commodus's attitude toward the Senate, Zhang Heng could tell that he was not stupid. He had always been wary of the great nobles. Otherwise, he would not have dared to hire newcomers like Clint and Zhang Heng. With such a background, he would not allow the descendants of a great noble family to enter his study freely.
Other than that, Zhang Heng also noticed Altrus' footsteps. Altrus' footsteps were very light. If he did not undergo stealth training like Zhang Heng did, it would mean that he was very light. Zhang Heng estimated that he weighed about sixty to seventy kilograms. Even for a woman, such a weight was a little too light. What's more, Altrus was a man, and he was way too light.
Zhang Heng judged that Altrus might have some kind of disease, and it should be an incurable disease in this era. The latter's right foot would drag on the ground when he walked, which also proved Zhang Heng's guess. Other than that, Altrus also held a cane to help him walk.
From this point of view, the reason why Altrus had not shown up was because he might have received the news that the Balance Blade wanted to assassinate him in advance. Perhaps it was because he did not want others to see his face.
Interesting. The most mysterious and trusted consultant of Commodus was actually a patient with some physical disabilities. If this secret was leaked, it would be enough to shock many people.
In addition, Zhang Heng also learned about the latter's identity from the conversation between Altrus and the maid. If he was not mistaken, the maid who helped him in was probably one of the Hounds. Coupled with the mouthpiece that Zhang Heng encountered earlier, it meant that the Hounds' influence in the city of Rome was not small.
It was more likely that they had unknowingly mobilized their men to the city of Rome, and Altrus was obviously cooperating with the Hounds. The two of them planned to join forces to deal with the Balance Blade.
And this was not the worst case scenario. What was worse was that the tragedy of the Balance Blade in Caesar's era might repeat itself. Zhang Heng now had enough reason to suspect that there was a traitor in the Balance Blade. It was not only because Altrus and the Hounds seemed to know the Balance Blade's movements very well, but more importantly, the priestess of the Balance Blade showed an attitude.
There was no doubt that the priestess or the political force behind her wanted to get rid of Altrus. Otherwise, she would not have issued the oracle. After that, she urgently contacted Zhang Heng through Dadatis and reached a private agreement with him. She asked Zhang Heng to hand over Altrus to her people first.
Zhang Heng suspected that the priestess had probably discovered the existence of the traitor not long ago, and Altrus was likely to know the identity of the traitor. Or at least, he had information related to the traitor's identity. Everything made sense now.
The priestess had already issued the oracle to kill Altrus, and it was impossible for her to take it back. So, she could only take remedial measures to get the traitor's name from Altrus's mouth. After that, she would kill Altrus.
Initially, Zhang Heng was not interested in the war between the Balance Blade and the Hounds. However, judging from the current situation, the Balance Blade did not seem to be in a good position. Although Zhang Heng did not have much sense of belonging to the Balance Blade, he had to consider the possibility that he would be implicated if the Balance Blade was destroyed.
So Zhang Heng decided to remind the priestess.
Early the next morning, he went to the southeast city and used the complicated terrain to get rid of the possible stalkers. After that, he used his Level 2 makeup skills to disguise himself. After that, he left the southeast city and came to the Perfume Shop Street. According to the previous agreement, he found a perfume shop with iris flowers outside.
Zhang Heng told the shop assistant that he wanted to buy a bottle of tasteless perfume. At the same time, he paid one sestertius to the shop assistant.
At first, the shop assistant looked a little surprised. Just like all ordinary people who heard Zhang Heng's words, he thought that Zhang Heng was here to cause trouble. However, after he took the copper coin that Zhang Heng threw to him, his expression changed. He then led Zhang Heng to the warehouse behind the perfume shop.
After a while, a woman with a veil on her face appeared and said, "Have you found Altrus's whereabouts?"
"Not yet, but I already have some clues. As long as I'm heading in the right direction, I should be able to find him soon," Zhang Heng said.
However, the veiled woman was indifferent when she heard Zhang Heng's words. She just frowned and said, "Since you haven't found Altrus, why are you here?"
"Because I want you to help me pass a message to the priestess."
"Sorry, this is not within my responsibility, but I can help you make an appointment with her," the veiled woman said coldly. "If you have anything to say, you can meet her and tell her face to face."
"Since we didn't get along very well the first time we met, I don't think it's necessary. Anyway, I'll tell you what I want to tell you. As for whether you want to pass the message to her or not, it has nothing to do with me," Zhang Heng said before the veiled woman could refute.
"Altrus and the Hounds are now working together. I guess the Hounds have probably transferred their main members to Rome, and they may attack us at any time. As for the traitor, I think you should already know about it. I hope you are prepared."
The veiled woman was a little surprised when she heard Zhang Heng's words. She was not surprised that Zhang Heng knew about the traitor. Her attitude changed a little because she found that Dadatis was not exaggerating. There was something special about this oriental man in front of her.
So her tone softened a little. "We have heard about what you said, but don't worry. We are different from two hundred years ago. Now, except for the speaker and the priestess, the members of the organization don't know each other's identities. Even if there is a traitor, the damage caused will be limited."
Zhang Heng was noncommittal when he heard that. "I hope so. However, Altrus and the Hounds seem very confident. If I were you, I wouldn't be so confident."
"You don't have to worry. Strictly speaking, you haven't fully joined us yet, so you don't know how powerful the Balance Blade is. In our long history, we have faced many enemies, but we are still the ones standing here now," the veiled woman said confidently, "And this time, it will be no exception."
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