Baiyu stared at the large wooden box on the hall, his eyes filled with doubt.
Count Bene wore a professional false smile, not immediately offering an explanation.
Because of what happened last time, seeing Baiyu now made her feel somewhat insecure.
Fortunately, Roxia took on the role of communication and passing messages.
"This is a gift you might like."
Roxia leaned against the wooden box, patting it, causing an echoing sound from within.
The large box didn’t contain too many things.
Baiyu didn’t want to play games with her.
He walked to the side of the box, pushed it, and opened it from the outside.
Inside was actually an iron cage.
A purple-skinned humanoid creature with two goat-like horns on its head appeared before him.
It was actually an old acquaintance.
Baiyu looked at her in surprise, "Ziye? The Anomaly Bureau of Villiduo actually released her?"
Roxia nodded, "She’s useless now, so she has no more value.
Everything that could be interrogated from her mouth has been extracted.
Her body is completely crippled.
She can hardly perform even the most basic Spirit Techniques of the Demon Race.
Now she’s nothing more than a sacrificial lamb.
They sent her to you to let off some steam.
This was also Count Bene’s intention.
She knows you probably still have some grievances because of the last time.
She’s trying to make amends."
Roxia’s tone was so exaggerated it made one want to punch her.
At this moment, Count Bene said, "Baiyu, about last time..."
"Didn’t I say the last time matter is over."
Baiyu’s expression cooled as he waved a hand, stopping her from continuing.
However, Count Bene’s face darkened.
If it was truly over, he wouldn’t have said such things.
She was just a pawn in the game between two powerful figures, yet in the end, she was resented by Baiyu.
"Besides sending me someone crippled, is there anything else?"
Baiyu no longer paid attention to Count Bene and turned to Roxia.
She had specially come all this way—not likely just to catch up.
Roxia said briskly, "Do you remember the matter you promised me?
The cultist, I’ve already confirmed his whereabouts.
However, relying solely on the strength of just one squad from the Anomaly Bureau, if we captivate him rashly, I’m afraid he might escape.
So I’m here to request your help, Lord Earl."
Baiyu ignored the sarcasm in her words, saying, "I had promised you about this matter earlier. Where is the target?"
"On the outskirts of Villiduo, at a gathering place.
I’ve had my subordinates keep an eye on it without alarming them.
The followers of the Evil God mostly excel at assassination, tracking, evasion, and concealment.
If he escapes this time.
All the previous efforts will go to waste."
Upon hearing Roxia, Baiyu pondered, "A gathering place in the outskirts of Villiduo?
Why does he keep staying in Villiduo?
If he went to some remote small towns to perform his rituals, wouldn’t it be safer and more convenient?"
Baiyu’s guess wasn’t wrong.
It’s a point that had puzzled Roxia for a long time too.
These cultists cannot be judged by common sense, and whatever actions they take never come as a surprise.
Many have long been invaded by the power of the Evil God, turning frenzied, or even losing their sanity.
This after all is Roxia’s matter; Baiyu simply voiced his doubts.
In front of the power of the Anomaly Bureau, a single person can’t make much of a wave.
"So when do we set off?"
"As soon as possible, if you don’t have urgent business, we can head out right away.
The more I worry unnecessary incidents might occur."
Baiyu didn’t expect it to be so urgent.
However, he had promised regarding the matter earlier, he also had no excuse to delay now: "Alright, I’ll prepare a bit, and we can leave then."
Baiyu’s preparation was really just a bit of preparation.
Apart from the necessary combat and life-saving items, Baiyu didn’t bring anything else.
Seeing Baiyu leaving almost empty-handed, Roxia looked slightly startled.
"Bastard, you aren’t planning to screw me over, are you?"
Instead, Baiyu nonchalantly waved his hand: "I gain nothing from screwing you over, besides, I need to go as well.
If something happens.
I too would be in danger.
Why would I mess with you?
You think I’m as stupid as you?"
Roxia, touching her chin, thoughtfully nodded.
Then suddenly she responded aggressively: "You’re the stupid one."
"Alright, I don’t have time for your nonsense. Just one of me is enough, taking too many people would just be cannon fodder."
Baiyu ended Roxia’s complaints.
Returning from the Shelter to Villiduo wasn’t troublesome.
Not to mention having the identity of Roxia as the Anomaly Bureau captain.
The two arrived at the teleportation light gate of Mountain City without even going through the tree-man inspection process.
Through the teleportation light gate.
They appeared at the underground entrance of Villiduo’s Anomaly Bureau.
Every shelter’s teleportation light gate entrance was constructed beneath the local Anomaly Bureau.
This ensures the absolute safety of the light gate.
Every shelter entrance relates to the safety of an entire city, it mustn’t be taken lightly.
"Let’s go, we’re heading directly to the city outskirts."
Roxia said commandingly.
As they stepped out of the Anomaly Bureau door. For origınal chapters go to novel{f}ire.net
Two burly Anomaly Bureau members dressed in black drove up an armored vehicle, carrying Baiyu and Roxia to Villiduo City’s suburbs.
The city structure of Villiduo.