Chapter 132: Chapter 97: Aah--Don’t Hit Me

Sayam sheathed his short sword, his expression still somewhat dazed. "Just as I said, the Secret Investigation Department doesn’t need to get involved in this matter anymore."

"Who asked you about that?"

Wei’en looked at him as if he were an idiot. "It’s obvious they took the Divine Statue, and they also killed your son. As for who they are, I’m sure you know perfectly well."

"Well..."

"Don’t you get it yet? Your commission is complete, so please pay the fee. Also, you nearly killed me just now, so you’ll have to pay me extra for emotional damages... and for the Vazquez Race—hush money!"

Although the old sir had tried to kill him under the influence of the Lord of Desire’s power, it had indeed caused him psychological trauma.

’Extorting... no, asking for a bit more gold should be justified, right?’

Sayam: "..."

’He’s an old man who just lost two sons, and another one betrayed him... How can you be so heartless?’

"Here, 200 gold pounds!"

"Thank you, thank you, Sir Sayam."

Wei’en took the stack of 5 gold pound banknotes and counted them deftly. "You’re welcome to post another commission with the Secret Investigation Department anytime."

One hundred gold pounds would be handed over to the Secret Investigation Department, and he would keep the other hundred. His effort and reward were proportional, and he was delighted.

Now he finally understood why Lisi and Marco had so much money. With this much extra income, anyone else would be rich too.

’Of course, that’s assuming you can survive the mission...’

"Who goes there? Don’t you know what this place is? How dare you cause a scene here?"

Only then did Old Ross from the Nocturnal City hurry over. Seeing familiar faces, he waved for the guards to lower their weapons. "Sir Ceres?"

"It is I," Sayam nodded. "My apologies, Ross. There was a bit of an accident, and I had no choice but to take refuge here."

"And this gentleman... oh, I remember now. He was with Young Master Nascimento last time..."

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Wei’en nodded calmly. "Just call me Wei’en."

"Investigator Wei’en, I hope we didn’t startle you."

"Not at all," Wei’en shook his head, then turned to Sayam. "Sir, since the commission is complete, I’ll be heading back now."

"Yes, thank you for your help. After this is over..."

"Goodbye."

Without waiting for him to finish, Wei’en turned and left.

’It would be best if we never see each other again!’

’Two visits to Ceres Manor, two attacks, and each one more dangerous than the last... If I take another case related to the Ceres Clan, I’d really be an idiot!’

Wei’en nodded at Old Ross, then walked past the guards in black armor, heading toward the exit that led out to the Natali District.

Old Ross watched him go and called out, "By the way, Investigator Wei’en, Investigator Marco came to the Nocturnal City this afternoon. Would you like to go find him?" 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Wei’en froze for a moment. "Uh, Marco is here?"

’Didn’t he leave on a mission? So he’s just out here playing around, slacking off on the job, is he?’

"Yes, he’s been here for almost two hours and is having a great time. Would you like to go up?"

Just then, a shout came from the direction of the Nocturnal City. "Wei’en? Tina?"

Wei’en followed the sound and was speechless to find Marco standing shirtless on a bridge connecting the castle’s central towers.

’Fuck, he’s already started partying?’

Marco flew straight over. "What are you doing here too? Are you also looking to, hehehe..."

"I’m not, don’t talk nonsense, I wasn’t."

Wei’en pointed to the old sir on the other side. "Look, I just finished a commission and was about to leave."

"Sir Sayam?"

"Mhm."

Sayam merely nodded at him before following Old Ross and his men toward the Nocturnal City, his figure looking desolate from behind.

"What happened? He doesn’t look like he’s in a good mood," Marco asked in a low voice, nudging Wei’en with his bare shoulder.

"It’s a long story. You... don’t you want to go change your clothes first?"

"It’s fine, I’m just on a break. I can go back later."

Seeing his smug look, Wei’en really wanted to smack him in the face with his shoe.

’I was out there fighting for my life, and I almost died!’

’And you? Instead of working, you’re out here living it up in the Nocturnal City, aren’t you?’

"Let’s go, Tina. We’re heading back."

BOOM!

A loud explosion cut him off. It was immediately followed by a giant blade of light that slashed down, striking the castle and being blocked by its Defense Rune Array.

"Wei’en, are you here?"

Marco exclaimed, "Lisi? How did she find this place?!"

Wei’en scratched his head. "Uh, sorry about that. I was the one who notified her to come over."

He had completely forgotten about pressing the alarm earlier, but seeing Marco’s reaction, he suddenly felt this accident was actually quite nice.

’Hmm, looks like at least one person is going to die today...’

"...I’m gonna run, then. Don’t tell her I’m here."

"Too late, she’s already seen you."

Just then, Lisi charged over from the side, gripping her Two-Handed Axe, with a wary-looking Kali following behind her.

Lisi’s eyes swept over Wei’en, Tina, and Marco, and she leaped directly toward them. She anxiously looked over... Tina. Only after confirming she wasn’t hurt did Lisi let out a sigh of relief.

"I’m relieved to see you’re all okay."

Kali ran up after her and asked nervously, "Wei’en, Tina, are you... are you hurt? I can heal you."

"We’re not," Wei’en shook his head, then added, "Tina’s fine too."