Angor frowned. He only wanted to ask for Sunders' opinion before heading to Waterford to see if there was anything fishy going on. But he didn't expect to see something like this.
Everyone was on the move.
Apart from Leon, who stayed at home, everyone else followed.
It was only a question about the date. He didn't think that Fulington had anything to do with Roland yet. Thewis, on the other hand, came to Waterford in high spirits. Maybe he was frustrated because he didn't get anything from the alchemy puppets for the past few days.
They found Richard in a run-down detective agency first.
A week later, Richard finally changed into a clean set of clothes. However, there were still dark circles under his eyes. Angor guessed that he did not have much time to rest these days.
Angor came to the agency and asked Richard to take him to Fulington. Of course, Richard did not refuse.
Richard walked in front, but he would look back from time to time.
He already met Angor and White Bear last time. This time, there were two men with more mature temperaments. They did not speak, but Richard already felt a sense of fear when he peeked at them.
Now, Richard understood what it meant to have an aura as deep as the sea.
The aura coming from the two men was like this. It was long and powerful, as if he was looking into a bottomless abyss.
This was probably the most cautious and fearful Richard had ever led the way. He tried his best not to let his legs tremble. Without saying a word, he led the group through the bustling business district and came to the dilapidated and desolate slum street in the lower city.
Finally, Richard stopped in front of a three-story building with a charred wall. It looked like it was burned by fire.
When Richard arrived, a wretched looking hoodlum with a pointy mouth and monkey-like cheeks quietly approached them.
They did not look like they belonged in the slum. At first, they thought the hoodlum was someone who did not know his place and came looking for trouble.
The hooligan glanced at them and lowered his head in fear. He moved closer to Richard and whispered, "Brother Karf, our men have been keeping an eye on Fullington for three days. Yesterday, he went out to pay for a carriage to return to Moonsea City the day after tomorrow. Since then, he hasn't left the house."
"He's at home now?" Richard asked.
The hooligan nodded. "Yes, I just saw the old man he found smoking by the window."
Richard nodded and took out a few copper coins from his pocket and handed them over. "Thank you for your hard work. Your mission is complete."
The hooligan took the money, nodded and bowed with a smile. He waved his hand, and two or three people around his age gathered around him. After splitting the copper coins, the youths quickly left and disappeared at the end of the long street.
Richard turned to Angor. "I hired them to keep an eye on Fullington."
Angor nodded noncommittally. Even if it was a Lower Nine Paths character, as long as they were used well, they would still be valuable.
Richard said, "I'll take you up. Fulington hasn't left yet. He's inside."
"No need. I already saw it." Angor shook his head.
Richard looked at Angor in confusion. He then looked at the small building. The window was not on this side. What did he see?
Just as Richard was feeling puzzled, the red-haired, unruly man with a cold expression walked into the small building without asking any questions.
White Bear followed behind him with an anxious look.
Angor patted Richard's shoulder and handed him the money bag he promised. "Good job. You deserve it. Leave the rest to us."
Angor glanced at Sunders. "Professor, is there anything going on inside?"
"Something's wrong. That Fulington guy seems to have some residual energy on him, but we can't tell what it is yet. Let's go inside." With that, Sunders and Angor entered the building as well.
Richard was the only one left on the long street with a confused look on his face. His mind was a mess in the wind.
…
Fulington's face was filled with terror as he looked at the people who had suddenly barged into his house.
He wanted to yell, but when he opened his mouth, nothing came out. More importantly, it was as if time and space around him had been frozen. He, his wife's father, and her brother were all unable to move or speak.
As a sailor on the Pulsatilla, Fulington knew more about the world of supernaturals than mortals. He knew that the intruders must be the work of supernaturals.
But which Superhuman would attack a mortal like him for no reason?
As he pondered, he saw the red-haired Thewis among the intruders.
Fulington's pupils shrank. Of course, he knew who Thewis was. Thewis was the strongest weapon on the Pulsatilla.
According to the captain, Thewis was an official wizard. Even on the vast Fey Continent, Thewis was one of the most powerful wizards in the world.
Fulington himself had seen Thewis effortlessly kill a ferocious sea beast that was tens of meters tall on the Pulsatilla ship.
There was no doubt about Thewis' strength! However, Fulington had no idea why Thewis would appear in his rented house.
Pak! A letter was placed in front of Fulington.
At the same time, Fulington's shackles were lifted. He looked at Thewis, trembling. Thewis pointed at the letter. "Read it carefully."
Fulington finished reading the letter in a few seconds. It was full of his deeds since he came to Waterford.
Someone was investigating him? Fulington shuddered. This meant that Thewis' intrusion into his house was not a mistake. He was really Thewis' target.
But … why?
He worked for the White Clam Shipping Company and had interacted with supernaturals, but he had nothing to do with Thewis. He had never interacted with Thewis on the Pulsatilla.
"Now that you've finished reading this letter, it's your turn to tell us how you managed to travel from Moonwater City to Waterford in less than a week?" Thewis asked coldly.
He had intended to use mental confusion to interrogate Fullington like he did with Feiling, but Fullington was just a mortal, and his mental strength was extremely weak. A little provocation might kill him, so he didn't do it.
He could use illusions to confuse Fulington, but he could tell that Fulington already recognized Thewis. Considering Fulington's personality, he did not need to use any tricks.
As expected, Fulington was stunned for a moment before he cursed under his breath. "Could it be that bastard did something to him? Damn it. I shouldn't have been so greedy … "
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Fulington told Thewis everything.
The reason he was able to reach Waterford so quickly was because someone had brought him here. They arrived at Waterford on a flying carpet on the second day after leaving Moonwater City.
Thewis asked coldly, "Who is that person? Why did he bring you with him? "
Fullington said, "I don't know who he is, but I remember that he should be a passenger on the Bald Hatchet. I didn't see his face, but I saw his outfit. I don't know why he brought me with him. He asked me to do something for him. "
"What is it?" Thewis demanded.
Fulington swallowed his saliva. He already had an idea in his mind. It was probably because of this matter that Lord Thewis had set his sights on him …
Under Thewis' terrifying gaze, Fulington's legs began to tremble, and his crotch began to get wet.
"Y-y-yes. He asked me to do it. He asked me to bury a box in the ground. "
"What's in the box? Where is it?"
"I don't know. I didn't open it. I don't dare to. He asked me to bury it … near the Kraken Waterfall, "Fulington said in a trembling voice.
"Kraken Waterfall? Where is that?" White Bear asked.
"It's right next to Grue Town. My brother Leon used to train his body at the Kraken Waterfall," Angor replied.
By now, everyone had realized that there was something fishy about the box.
Maybe the incident at Padt Manor had something to do with it. Why else would someone ask him to bury it next to Grue Town?
Moreover, because Fullington was a mortal, even if he was discovered, it wouldn't arouse any suspicion.
"My Lord, what happened? I'm really innocent. I don't know anything … I was just greedy for convenience. That person told me that if I helped him with this matter, he would fly me to Waterford. At that time, I just found out that my family had been separated. I was extremely anxious, so I agreed." Fulington's face was filled with tears. "I really didn't do it on purpose. I don't know anything."
Fulington kept repeating the same words. He seemed to have realized that the box was the key to everything.
"Take us to where you buried the box." Thewis couldn't be bothered to reply to Fullington. He grabbed him by the collar, kicked off the ground, and flew out of the window.
The others quickly followed.
Meanwhile, Richard, who was leaving the slum, was still in a daze. He didn't know who those people were, but the reward they gave him was very generous. He sneaked a peek at the box and saw a flash of golden light among the glittering silver lights.
Just this one commission alone would allow him to live a carefree life for half a year!
Just as Richard's heart was jumping with joy, there was a sudden exclamation around him. He was so scared that he quickly tied up his purse. This was the slums, and the people who had gone crazy from hunger could do anything.
When Richard put away the money pouch, he noticed that no one was looking at him. They were all looking at the sky.
He looked up as well.
With just a glance, he was stunned. The person who went to the slum with him was now flying in the sky. He flew past them with the sound of the wind.
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