The night breeze caressed Horlaika's thick hair.
Compared to the time spent by the convoy, Horlaika, who traveled alone, was almost twice as fast. He returned to Edatine Castle a day earlier than the rest.
He didn't go through the castle gate.
Instead, he snuck into the castle through a secret passage under the castle wall.
The secret passage didn't lead directly to Aïtantin Castle but down the stairs.
Naturally, the secret passage belonging to the Silent Night Secret Order would be heavily guarded.
When Horlaika walked down the stairs …
"Who is it?"
A loud shout came from the shadows.
Horlaika didn't speak, tossing a token over.
A while later, the token was handed over respectfully.
"Please take care, Sir Undying."
The guard said respectfully.
Among the members of the Silent Night Secret Order, other than the higher ranking councilmen, Clairehore the Undying's name was the most resounding. His name even surpassed the councilmen in a certain aspect.
After all, the 17 councilmen were high up in the hierarchy, it was hard for the lower ranks to come in contact with them. Instead, the field agents like Horlaika and Luncar had more contact.
In the face of such a respectful voice, Horlaika maintained his usual posture.
His high cheekbones were filled with arrogance, but there was a hidden glint in his long and narrow eyes.
He didn't forget his identity as a member of Snake School.
If it wasn't for his teacher's repeated reminders, he would burn the place down and avenge the dead Demon Hunters.
Wolf Sect was in the light.
Snake School was in the dark.
For safety's sake, both sides rarely interacted but it didn't mean they were cold.
Based on what Horlaika knew, Snake School had helped Wolf Sect countless times in the dark and the former leader of Wolf Sect had also provided support to Snake School countless times.
It was a pity …
After that catastrophe, following the death of Wolf Sect's leader, the relationship between both sides was severed.
Of course, it wasn't just that.
'There are people with bad intentions hidden in the Wolf Sect!'
Recalling his teacher's words, Horlaika's heart tightened.
Obviously, the Silent Night Secret Order was doing the same thing as Snake school.
His mission this time was to look for the possible 'spies' that might appear.
This was not a simple matter.
Especially under the premise that he had to ensure his own safety.
However, Horlaika did not retreat at all.
"The snake is hidden in the fog."
"Snake, move and shadow."
"I'm a professional at lurking and investigating. Let's see who's more professional now!"
Horlaika said in his heart.
Then, he strode forward.
This was a corridor. After passing through the corridor, there was a staircase that continued downwards.
After repeating this several times, when he reached a depth of several hundred meters underground, a town appeared.
A well-planned house.
There were taverns, stables, and blacksmiths.
Silent Night Town!
This was the biggest stronghold of the Silent Night Secret Order that Horlaika knew of. The place housed the members of the Silent Night Secret Order and their families.
It was not the outskirts.
Those people didn't even know about this place.
Those who were allowed to live in this place were those who had passed the test and gained recognition. They were considered the core members of the lower ranks of the Silent Night Secret Order.
Of course, Horlaika didn't live in this place.
He had a better and more suitable place.
He had only come here to submit his mission.
The person in charge of this place was the supervisor of the field agents. Rumor had it that he would be competing for the next Councilman position.
Horlaika didn't believe the rumor at all.
He knew what the so-called Councilman of the Silent Night Secret Order represented. It was an existence that had surpassed the limits of man and ascended to the realm of God.
It was obvious that the rumor was just a smokescreen to better manage the town.
Horlaika didn't have the intention to expose the rumor.
Everyone who saw Horlaika bowed respectfully.
Horlaika walked into the office with an indifferent look on his face.
The man was a scrawny middle-aged man, wearing a long robe with golden threads. The man looked like he was hanging on a bamboo pole, wobbling as he stood up.
"Welcome back, Clairehor.
How's Sicar?
"Have you seen the long worms that are rumored to be hiding in the shadows?"
Don't tell me they are as helpless and pitiful as those dogs we hunted? "
The man sounded passionate and when he mentioned Snake school, he perfectly displayed his disdain.
"Yes, I did.
Very strong. "
Horlaika said coldly.
It wasn't because the man mocked Snake school and Wolf Sect, it was because Horlaika treated the other members of the Silent Night Secret Order the same way.
"Don't be so cold.
We are considered acquaintances, right?
"What about the Mist religious sect?"
What did you find out? "
The man asked with a smile, he wasn't angry at Horlaika's attitude at all.
"Mieren, we are not acquaintances.
The Mist is already a demi-god!
He has quite a close relationship with Snake school. "
Horlaika emphasized before he spoke the truth.
The information couldn't be hidden.
Even if he didn't say it, someone else would find something fishy about it. Rather than that, might as well spill it out openly and avoid unnecessary trouble.
Horlaika knew how powerful the Silent Night Secret Order was.
"Is that so?
"Alright, I understand."
"This is your reward for completing this mission. If you need any special services, I can help you with it."
Mieren nodded and passed a bag of Gold Purton to Horlaika.
"No need."
Horlaika took the bag and left.
Mieren put away his smile when he saw Kieran's back.
"Hmph!
You really don't know what's good for you.
One day, you will regret this. "
Mieren clenched his teeth and muttered to himself fiercely. Then, he showed a cheeky smile and walked to the back of the office.
There were two falcons in the back of the office.
Mieren picked up the secret letter that he had just written and tied it to the leg of one of the falcons. He loosened the restraint on the falcon, and immediately, the falcon flew into the flight tunnel and disappeared.
It wasn't that there wasn't a faster way.
It was just that it wasn't safe!
Using any kind of communication technique in Aïtantin Castle might very well be noticed by the War Shrine.
Mieren didn't have the ability to cover everything up.
So, the communication falcons became a necessity.
Then, he tied the other letter to the other falcon's leg and released it as well.
Of course, the two falcons wouldn't go to the same place.
Of course, there wouldn't be only one person who received the letter.
Mieren listened to the voices of the falcons in the tunnel and after they vanished, he quickly returned to his office. He sat back on the chair and tried to cover his face with a cheeky smile.
However, the excitement on his face was unconcealable.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
I must get it! "
That was what Mieren thought in his heart.
…
Luncar, who was wearing a comfortable robe, was sitting on the chair.
In front of him was a small round tea table, on top of which was a porcelain teapot and teacups that were as white as milk.
The tea set was shipped from the east and was expensive. It was also one of Luncar's favorite tea sets.
Likewise, tea leaves were also as expensive as gold.
The tea leaves were cut by a silver tea knife and placed on the porcelain plate in an orderly manner. The dark green tea bricks and the milky white porcelain plate formed a charming picture.
Luncar purposely learned this in order to entertain the important figures that were about to arrive.
Similar to that porcelain tea set, he wouldn't take it out most of the time. Since he had taken it out to entertain the guests, he had to make sure it was done to perfection.
Time passed minute by minute.
When the door was knocked, Luncar sprinted to the door and opened it.
"Good evening, Councilman Colipo."
Luncar respectfully addressed the hooded man before him. The hooded man's face was hidden by a huge hood.
The man nodded slightly and walked into the room. He then took off the hood and showed a smile.
With this smile, the wrinkles on his aged face became more and more obvious.
However, his pair of bright eyes made him look young.
"Good evening, Luncar.
Is this the tea from Auspicious Tree?
"I really can't wait to give it a try."
Colipo looked at the tea set and the tea leaves on the table, looking eager.
"Please wait a moment."
Luncar really wanted to flatter the councilman, to show how humble he was, but he remembered the tea master's teachings and tried his best to be neither arrogant nor humble.
However, he couldn't straighten his back no matter how hard he tried.
All he could do was shrunk his shoulders and make himself look like an ostrich.
However, the way he handled the tea set was very accurate.
It was also something that Luncar learned through hard work.
'Since I can't cover up my shortcomings, I'll use my strengths to attract attention!'
He remembered the tea master's words.
From boiling water to brewing tea, every step was done meticulously.
When the hot water was poured into the teacups and the aroma of tea spread, Mieren held the teacup with both hands, bent his body, and passed it to Colipo.
"Please."
According to the tea master's teachings, the tone should be clear and loud.
However, when it came to Luncar, all that was left was flattery.
Colipo took the teacup and didn't mind the soup at all. He drank it all in one gulp and squinted his eyes, as if he was savoring the aftertaste of the tea. A few seconds later, he smiled and said, "Not bad."
Luncar was finally relieved when he heard the compliment.
It seemed like the Undying's investigation was similar to what he said.
Perhaps there were some differences, but what did that count for?
It was obvious that Luncar, the instigator, didn't investigate as thoroughly as the Undying.
If everything was the same, how could the Undying become the ace of the field agents?
"Mr. Senator, would you like another drink?"
Rumor has it that the tea from the Auspicious Tree gets more fragrant as it gets older. "
Said Luncar.
"You've never had it before?"
Colipo placed the teacup back at Luncar.
"Of course not.
You know, the tea from the Auspicious Tree is hard to come by. In Castle Aïtantin, it's basically priceless.
Most of the people who want to drink the Auspicious Tree tea have to book it from Qitar Bay in the south and a round trip by ship takes at least 5 months, it's too long.
Thanks to you, I was able to drink it. "
Describing the difficulty of getting the tea leaves, Luncar showed a slightly exaggerated smile of relief.
In fact, Luncar wished he could exaggerate the difficulty of the tea leaves by 10 times.
The harder it was, the more humble he would be and the more noble the other party would be.
However, Luncar dared not act recklessly since he knew what kind of person the other party was.
Luncar knew that going too far was as bad as not going far enough.
What if he lied again?
Then he would really be waiting for his death.
Councilman Colipo was satisfied with Luncar's honesty that wasn't overly exaggerated, he nodded in satisfaction.
He drank the tea in his cup in one gulp and said.
"Clairehore is back."
Although Luncar already knew the outcome, he still straightened his body and listened attentively.
"He confirmed the existence of Snake Sect," said Kieran.
He also confirmed the relationship between Snake school and the Mist.
But … "
"There's nothing more."
Colipo paused and looked at Luncar.
Luncar got the hint. He knew what Councilman Colipo wanted to do.
The power of the Silent Night Secret Order was undeniable.
Especially after the Black Cataclysm, their power had reached a new peak.
Things would move in the opposite direction when pushed to the extreme!
After the peak, there would surely be a small downhill path — the 17 councilmen who once fought side by side seemed to have some problems because of the Black Cataclysm.
Luncar didn't know what it was.
However, he knew Councilman Colipo and another councilman, Kurtzargert, opposed each other tit for tat.
Coincidentally, the Undying was considered Councilman Kurtzargert's direct field agent, just like how Luncar treated Colipo.
Their positions weren't something a field supervisor like Mieren could control anymore.
Likewise, their positions were closely related to the councilman they served.
So, Luncar took a deep breath.
"Given the Undying's abilities, his investigation must be much more detailed than mine.
It's hard for me to surpass him in this aspect.
But we have our own advantages as well.
Do you still remember those captives in the prison? "
Luncar bent down and whispered in front of Councilman Colipo.
When Luncar mentioned the captives, Councilman Colipo knew what his subordinate wanted to do, so he showed a smile.
"Do what you want."
I don't want Kurtzargert to be in the limelight during the next council meeting, understand? "
Said Councilman Colipo.
"Understood."
Luncar replied in a firm and decisive manner.
"Very well."
Councilman Colipo stood up and tapped on Luncar's shoulder. Luncar was overwhelmed by the flattery as Councilman Colipo slowly left the house in the Central Second Ring.
The door slowly closed. Out of respect, Luncar stood in front of the window and saw the councilman off.
After the councilman disappeared into the shadows, Luncar took his coat, put on the mantle, and strode towards a very secretive spot.
The place was on the way to the prison.
It was handpicked by Luncar.
Moving along the shadows, Luncar didn't show any flaws. When he walked past the back window of a house, he knocked on it three times, one long and two short.
Then, Luncar continued forward as if nothing happened.
However, a mere 20 seconds later, a person appeared in the shadows ahead.
Luncar showed a smile when he saw the figure in front. He greeted softly.
"Good evening, Undying."
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