The expected guest was later than Kieran had expected.
Before that, however, an uninvited guest arrived.
Dok, Dok, Dok.
"Come in."
After the knocks, a man dressed like a merchant walked in following Kieran's words.
The man had a smile on his face and his body was slightly chubby, very similar to what people would expect from a merchant.
"Hi, I'm Eddy."
After a simple introduction, the man started to complain.
"Damn it!"
The assassination incident has forced the market to be closed for a week, I can't wait that long, so I brought some of my goods to see if you need anything.
Trust me, my goods are all top quality goods.
Now, you can get them for half the price. "
The man took out his pocket as he spoke and placed some items on the tea table in front of Kieran.
It was a couple of small wooden and root carvings.
Kieran couldn't tell what the man's technique was.
However, Kieran knew the man wasn't after a deal.
At the very least, a normal merchant wouldn't have a dagger, three flying knives, and poison on him.
Besides, the way the man sized up Kieran when he entered the room wasn't something a merchant should have.
Instead, he looked more like a detective.
Kieran had met a lot of detectives in the dungeon world, so he was very familiar with their expressions and habits.
Eddy had a similar habit.
Unlike the detectives Kieran knew, though, the man's habit of sizing him up was full of aggression and a little bit of malicious intent.
Instantly, Kieran had some guesses about Eddy's identity.
A secret agent?
With the guesses in his heart, Kieran immediately started to deal with Eddy.
"Yeah, this is really not good news for us."
Can we barter with other goods? "
Kieran replied with a merchant's tone.
"Of course, no problem!"
Eddy nodded repeatedly.
When Kieran moved the goods out, the other party asked, "Sir, what do you think about yesterday's assassination?"
"That priest is truly pitiful. He died at the hands of an assassin. But I am also very pitiful. I am worried that if this continues, I will lose everything."
Kieran replied.
"What else did you see?"
"For example, in front of that hotel?"
The other party continued asking.
His words were filled with temptation.
"You mean the place that sells accessories?"
"Apart from buying two copper rings, I didn't get anything else. It's a pity, the furs sold by the stall next door are pretty good."
"Let's hope the hunter is alright in the explosion."
Kieran pretended to be compassionate.
"Explosion?"
"You saw the explosion?"
"How terrifying!"
The other party exclaimed.
"Yes, very scary!"
"Even now, I'm glad that I left early, otherwise …"
As he spoke, Kieran shook his head with lingering fear.
"You're really lucky."
The other party also looked like he was sighing.
Then, in the next half an hour, both of them exchanged quite a lot of goods with barter. Kieran argued for every single item, causing the barter to fall into a deadlock multiple times.
Still, both parties were satisfied with the barter.
"Good luck."
Eddy bid farewell with his blessings.
"You too."
Kieran also sent his blessings with a smile.
Then, when the door was closed.
The merchant who called himself Eddy left the corridor with light steps and speed that didn't match his physique.
Kieran, who sat back on the sofa, clearly heard Eddy's footsteps getting further away.
"A secret agent from the higher ranks of Naveya?
Or from the temple? "
Kieran wondered.
As for the city guard commander?
After witnessing the commander's arrangements last night, Kieran didn't believe there would be such a talented man under the commander's command.
More so, the commander was able to locate Kieran a day later and understand what he did before the explosion. It wasn't something a city guard could possess.
At least, based on Kieran's impression, even if the merchant wasn't dead, he would be heavily injured.
Given the circumstances, the commander was still able to get the relevant information, it was enough to prove that he had some tricks up his sleeves.
Dok, Dok Dok.
Just when Kieran was guessing the commander's identity, someone knocked on the door again.
Before the person could say anything, the door was opened.
A man with a linen hood and mantle walked in.
The reason why Kieran said it was a man was because the man had a thick beard.
His beard was already white, which meant he wasn't young anymore.
The voice that followed proved it as well.
"Mr. Ryan?
I'm sorry, we only got your name, we didn't get your real name.
You don't mind me calling you that, right? "
The man placed his right hand in front of his chest and bowed in a Knight's salute.
Kieran shrugged and sized up the man like he didn't mind.
"You can call me Anxico."
"You can also call me 'Follower'."
I'm different from that Eddy who is a city noble in name but is actually a secret agent from Thorn Temple. I have no intention of hiding anything in front of a friend. "
Anxico continued.
Then, he took off his hood.
A square, weathered face appeared before Kieran's eyes.
What shocked Kieran the most was that the man's eyes were grayish white, the pupils that should be there were long gone.
A blind man?!
Kieran frowned.
The man didn't look like a blind man.
Whether it was walking, sitting or lying down, he looked no different from a common man.
"Mr. Ryan, you're actually surprised?"
With your skills, it shouldn't be a problem for you to close your eyes and do what I did, right? "
The man laughed.
"You seem to know me well?"
Kieran raised a brow.
"No."
"Other than making speculations based on the traces you left at the dock, I don't know much. However, I know that you don't have a good impression of the temple and are full of contempt for the ruler here … You see, blindness will always be exchanged for some different things or abilities."
The man shook his head and showed a smile.
Then, with Kieran's signal, the man continued, "You have run into a very cunning enemy and he is also our enemy.
So, I think we can work together. "
The man stated his goal.
"How?"
Kieran's interest was piqued.
"I can give you the most detailed information about that guy, as long as you help me take out the other guy — of course, you won't be doing it alone, we will also send some men to help you."
"Please believe me, I don't mean any harm or lie to you."
"After all, it's very hard to find an ally in Naveya."
The man said.
"Em.
I believe you don't have any allies in Naveya.
"Otherwise, I wouldn't have failed to notice that someone was following you all this time."
Kieran said with a smile.
"W-What?!"
Anxico was stunned.
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