After leaving the dense forest, Han Shuo and Emily split up, heading to Lawrence's new residence alone.
When Han Shuo arrived and saw Lawrence, he heard Lawrence thank him, "Thank you so much for last time. Otherwise, Lisa might have been in danger."
"You're welcome. With my relationship with Lisa, these are things that I should do. Right, how is Lisa now? "Han Shuo asked Lawrence with a smile after sitting down.
"Don't worry, I've already sent someone to send her back to Ossen City. As strong as the Gryphon Legion is, they wouldn't dare act wildly in the capital."
"That's great. Right, your junior sister Phoebe is also in Valen City right now. She has some dealings with the Gryphon Legion. "Han Shuo started talking about Phoebe after thinking for a moment.
Surprise appeared on his face, Lawrence was quite surprised and asked Han Shuo in confusion, "Why is she in Valen City? What's going on?"
Because of his previous understanding, Han Shuo discovered that Lawrence and Phoebe had a good relationship. As the third prince, it would be safer for him to know what Phoebe had done first. Therefore, after Lawrence asked, Han Shuo roughly explained what had happened.
When Han Shuo finished speaking, Lawrence furrowed his brow and was silent for a while. He looked deeply at Han Shuo and said, "It looks like the matter of Phoebe this time is all thanks to you. Your Dark Mantle is truly resourceful!"
Han Shuo started when he heard these words and focused his eyes on Lawrence. After looking deeply at him for a while, Han Shuo exhaled lightly and said to Lawrence, "When did you learn of my identity?"
"Since the last time we left the slave trading house." Lawrence responded with a slight smile and hesitated before saying, "To be precise, I only learned of your identity now. After leaving the slave trading house last time, I began to suspect Madame Emily's background. I only understood Madame Emily's identity after I found someone to confirm it in detail, and then began to suspect you."
There was nothing dishonorable about working for the Dark Mantle. The existence of the Dark Mantle wasn't a secret amongst the senior executives of the Empire. Their duties and actions wouldn't harm the interests of ordinary people unless they did something harmful to the Empire. Otherwise, the existence of the Dark Mantle would even protect ordinary people. Han Shuo didn't feel that there was anything wrong with this.
Musing for a moment, Han Shuo's expression was the same as usual as he smiled, "Not bad, I've just joined the Dark Mantle not long ago, but I do deeply understand how resourceful the Dark Mantle is!"
"Then, you should know me quite well by now?" Lawrence suddenly looked at Han Shuo with a faint smile on his face.
Starting, Han Shuo laughed heartily, "Of course, you're the son of the finance minister, Lawrence. Everyone knows this!"
Even though Han Shuo was well aware of the third prince's identity, he couldn't say it out loud. Otherwise, his relationship with Lawrence would likely change. At the very least, Lawrence would probe Han Shuo's thoughts and perhaps invite Han Shuo to work for him. This was a difficult problem that Han Shuo wasn't willing to face at the moment, so playing dumb was the wisest course of action.
An odd smile appeared on Lawrence's face when he heard Han Shuo's words. He looked deeply at Han Shuo for a while before responding, "Alright, let's not talk about this for now. Your Dark Mantle must've come to Valen City this time because you understand that Bob Ascher has intentions of rebelling. That's why you've come to gather evidence. My goal in coming here can be said to be the same as yours, to bring down this Gryphon Legion commander. Can you tell me how your progress is right now? "
Han Shuo was a bit hesitant when he heard Lawrence's question. He quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind before saying that he wanted to obtain evidence of the siege equipment and hand it over to the senior executives of the Dark Mantle so that they could officially arrest Bob Ascher. However, Han Shuo didn't say a word about the matter of allying with the Calamity Church. He didn't want Lawrence to know about this.
"Since our goals are the same, then I think we can work together. What plans do you have? How can I help you?" Lawrence asked Han Shuo.
Han Shuo couldn't help but sweep his eyes over Lawrence when he heard these words. He asked, "Then what can you help us with?"
Smiling slightly mysteriously, Lawrence looked deeply at Han Shuo and said, "I have someone in the Gryphon Legion. This person's position is second only to Bob Ascher. This person can directly mobilize the Gryphon Legion at certain times and do many things for us."
Han Shuo's mind spun furiously as he learned a lot of useful information from Lawrence's words. It looked like Lawrence's trip to Valen City this time wasn't as simple as dealing with Bob Ascher. It was likely that he'd topple Ascher and support his own people to take over the Gryphon Legion. This was all in preparation for his future fight for the throne.
"That would be best. I need to make some plans. There will be a move in the next two days. I'll let you know when the time comes and discuss with you how to cooperate!" Han Shuo thought for a moment and said to Lawrence.
"No problem, I'll wait for your good news. Heh heh, we can be considered friends now. I'm quite confident in your way of doing things. I know that you're cautious enough and that there shouldn't be any major slip-ups after you've carefully thought through your preparations. Let me know when you've settled everything and I'll do my best to cooperate with you. We'll be mutually beneficial. "Lawrence laughed heartily and said straightforwardly.
"Alright then, I'll take my leave now." Han Shuo said his goodbyes and left Lawrence's new residence, heading for Elaine's hotel not too far away.
When Han Shuo arrived at the hotel, he discovered that the damaged room that Belinda had been staying in had been more or less repaired. It looked like it would be ready to be used again in a short period of time. Han Shuo and Emily's room hadn't been checked out yet. Therefore, Han Shuo returned to the room after arriving at the hotel.
The fat middle-aged woman, Elaine, walked in after a short while. She closed the door and said with a smile, "I have to thank you for your help. Otherwise, my hotel would've been destroyed by that Calamity Church woman!"
"It looks like Emily has already told you everything that happened." Han Shuo said.
Nodding, the owner of the hotel called Elaine said, "Yes, Madame Emily came by once and told me everything that had happened. She also told me to keep an eye on the guests here. What other instructions do you have for me this time?"
"Have the guests in the hotel left yet? Has the female mage swordsman from the mercenary band made contact with anyone else?" Han Shuo thought of his agreement with Phoebe and couldn't help but ask.
"There haven't been any changes to the guests here. The great druid and that little female elf are still temporarily staying in the hotel. The two went out during the day and returned not long ago. Apart from the woman called Candice, the others from the mercenary band have all gone out for a while. They seem to be searching for new missions and haven't returned yet.
I've observed and haven't seen anyone suspicious enter Candice's room, nor have I seen her leave. Apart from that, there's nothing out of the ordinary in the hotel. The Gryphon Legion sent someone to inspect once and asked about the collapse of the building, but I brushed it off. " Elaine didn't seem to affect her at all when she saw what had happened in the hotel. Her expression was relaxed as she slowly narrated what had happened to Han Shuo in great detail.
"The Gryphon Legion won't be suspicious of this place, will they?" Han Shuo asked with furrowed brow after a moment's thought.
"Don't worry, I think there shouldn't be any problems. I've been in Valen City for many years and I've already made arrangements with the Gryphon Legion a long time ago." Elaine assured Han Shuo with great confidence.
Han Shuo couldn't say anything else after her words, otherwise it would appear that he didn't trust her. Nodding, Han Shuo said, "You've worked hard." He then motioned for Elaine to go about her own business.
After Elaine left, Han Shuo thought for a moment and decided to tell her that Phoebe might be coming to find Candice, in case she suddenly left the hotel.
As he walked out of his room, Han Shuo pondered on how to break the news to Candice as he walked towards her room. He suddenly heard "big bad guy" on the way, and then saw the little elf Angelica pointing excitedly at him from the window of Caspian's room.
Smiling wryly and making a fierce face at Angelica, Han Shuo ignored her and continued walking towards Candice's room. However, Han Shuo heard footsteps coming from Angelica's direction. It was obvious that the little elf Angelica had caught up to him.
"Big bad guy, what are you doing here?" The little elf Angelica had rushed out in the blink of an eye and looked at Han Shuo with a bit of joy.
"I've come out to kidnap a little girl like you!" Han Shuo blinked and chuckled evilly.
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