Lin Suo and his party passed through Balablu Town, Black Soul Forest, Rock Town, Stone Cave, Night Wind County, Qila City, Manjin Town, Wheat-Scented Plain...
Heading south all the way.
Until they arrived at the Bertos Kingdom.
The Bertos Kingdom bordered the Tasu Empire, Silver Star Alliance, and Blood-colored Harvest Plain, with the Elemental College standing tall at the border with Tasu.
Half a year ago, he was a Viscount conferred by Bertos, but now he had switched to the Empire and risen one level.
However, his nobility was more akin to an honorary title; people in the Capital knew about it, but not many here.
"How’s the collection of space disturbance points going?"
"We’ve collected 34 so far, totaling thirty-four thousand points, which comes to only 680 per person."
"Understood, Instructor."
After the brief exchange, Lin Suo left the camp and walked towards the distant shadows.
Occasionally, they needed to camp out in the wilderness.
However, even though they were still some distance from the next mission point, Lin Suo spotted two familiar faces, which made him stop the team and approach.
It was the Rose Lady and Vera.
After the Koster rebellion, both were extricated by Lin Suo following a trial by the Judgment Committee and Lin Suo’s testimony.
Reynolds Augustus also kept his promise, taking on all the legal responsibilities for their crimes, and to this day remains a fugitive.
Naturally, seeing these two aroused Lin Suo’s curiosity.
Vera was Reynolds’ apprentice, and her relationship with the Rose Lady was ambiguous.
He did not believe that there was no way of contact between the three of them.
They appeared on his inevitable path.
The Rose Lady was still dressed as she had been, all in white, matching her mature and steady demeanor, and exuding a strong woman vibe.
Years had passed; it was uncertain whether her strength had improved.
"A few years ago, thank you, Viscount Rhein, for saving us."
"Just a deal, what brings you this time?"
"Something has come up."
The Rose Lady exchanged a look with Vera and revealed a shocking piece of news to Lin Suo.
"Four hours ago, there was an upheaval in the Capital; three Earls and one Duke banded together with the Blood Clan, brazenly launching an attack and bloodbathing all Migaron clan members in the Capital."
"Titan was seriously injured, and the Curse Scythe was stolen."
Lin Suo responded without hesitation.
"Yes, it won’t be long before the Capital will likely convey the message through the All-Purpose Ball."
"Didn’t the Duke of Disaster make a move?"
Lin Suo’s brow furrowed, the Capital was Dan Dong’s most crucial place, it made no sense to hide his abilities now; with the Legendary Wizard, Duke of Disaster out in the open, there was no need for secrecy.
"He did, but they escaped."
"The Bloodline Ancestor used a secret technique to descend on a Bloodline, and in cooperation with a Six-Winged Crow-man, temporarily trapped the Duke of Disaster, against everyone’s expectations."
"After achieving their strategic objectives, they immediately retreated; not many Directors from the General Association were present, and they didn’t react in time."
That’s so, with beings above the Ninth Ring taking action.
In those Directors’ eyes, there was no need for their intervention.
With complacency, naturally they escaped.
"However, the consciousness of the Bloodline Ancestor was captured alive by the Duke of Disaster, the Six-Winged Crow-man is running towards the north, and the Duke is in pursuit."
This intelligence, actually, wouldn’t take long to reach Lin Suo’s team.
"What’s the purpose of your search for me?"
"Heh heh, Reynolds has received reliable information that among the Crow-people, there’s a guy skilled in concealment, coming towards Bertos with the stolen Curse Scythe and a group of his kin!"
"Judging by their direction, it seems they are aiming for Tasu Empire."
"Reynolds wants to atone for his crimes and earn merit by capturing that Crow-man named Dark Scythe, to offset the charges of forgery and violation of alliance contracts."
The reasoning seemed justified, certainly not fabricated, but even brothers settle accounts clearly.
"Intelligence, payment."
Madame Rose spoke rapidly, surely having heard of Lin Suo’s reputation, aware that times have changed, that just the title of Earl was enough to put pressure on her.
"Dark Scythe’s power is equivalent to a Seventh Ring Upper Grade Wizard; I’m not his match."
Lin Suo was speechless; if you’re not up to it, what gave you the illusion that I would be?!
"Sorry, it’s too risky, not suitable."
Madame Rose pointed in the direction of Bertos Kingdom.
"The Crow-people want to go to Tasu, and if they avoid the water route, they must pass through Bertos. Their King has a marital connection with Titan, and in the past, you have also served under Titan.
Just go once to act as an intermediary, convince the King of Bertos to dispatch a strong force to join the cause, and there’s a high chance of success."
"If you speak fairly and reasonably, they have no reason to refuse."
Lin Suo’s eyes narrowed slightly.
"What about the water route?"
"Reynolds himself is guarding it personally!"
"Do you still think he’s a Nine Ring Wizard?"
"That’s not the case, but after all, Reynolds is an Upper Grade Wizard, whether he’s Seventh or Ninth Ring.
It may be difficult to capture the enemy alive, but it’s not hard to stop him, enough time to contact me and bring people over to encircle and suppress."
This opportunity was rare; with Reynolds’ ambition, he naturally wouldn’t be content to spend his life hiding in the shadows.
Ever since Reynolds handed him the Starry Sky Meditation Method, those words had already hinted at the matters of the Star Sea.
"I’m personally not opposed, but I also require payment."
Madame Rose, seeing she couldn’t get a free deal, was not embarrassed and took out a scroll to toss to Lin Suo.
"Space Magic Middle Grade Witchcraft?!"
"You guys are really generous."
Lin Suo stashed the scroll into his Space Belt, with absolutely no intention of returning it.
This thing was a kind of Instant Teleportation Space Witchcraft.
Its value was no less than general Upper Grade Elemental Witchcraft, and hard to find a willing Witch to exchange with.
Rare Elemental Witchcraft was always extremely precious.
There were very few Witches with this talent, and the inheritances that remained were mostly incomplete.
Even lower in standing than the mind-based schools.
The payment for delivering the message was already ample.
Right in front of the two ladies, Lin Suo employed the Daylight Splitting Shadow Technique, wrote the information into a scroll, and sent it towards the Royal City of Bertos Kingdom.
Having just rid himself of Migaron faction’s influence, he certainly wouldn’t go himself, this foolish duplicate was perfect for sending the message.
Even if it were captured, it wouldn’t result in any loss.
"The deal is made, so farewell to both of you."
"Thank you for your assistance, Earl Rhein."
Lin Suo’s figure flashed and disappeared into the shadows of this dense forest.
Vera commented with some dissatisfaction.
"Auntie, that’s too perfunctory, does he not realize the value of Middle Grade Space Witchcraft? It’s a loss."
"Not a loss, we’ve already gained a lot."
"His face alone is enough, if we went, it might take half a month before we could even see the King."
"Is that an exaggeration?"
"Isn’t the title of ’Father of Modern Magic Rune Study’ enough?"
Ignoring the hindsight of these two, Lin Suo soon returned to the camp.