Chapter 371: Slaughterhouse (2/2)
The four members of the Rippers conversed between themselves for a moment as they picked each other’s brains and tried to determine if there was anything else about the Maelstrom Team that they had learned from their friend.
Before long, their one eared captain opened his mouth once more and said, “The battle between Jean Vick’s group and the Maelstrom Team lasted quite a long time. As such, during the Maelstrom Team’s deciding attack, they also suffered some counter attacks. Rintucci seems to have a weak body which is unable to endure strong shocks. Meanwhile, Rinbowen’s skills are incapable of penetrating through some Materializations and the vast majority of metals. Finally, before Rinchenson begins his summonings, the sky will become covered with black clouds. That is all I have for you.”
“Great. This information is already incredibly precious.” Before Rui and Carter could open their mouths, Roy Wayne had already broken out in praise.
Afterwards, he pointed to his right and said, “Look! My men have already brought your friends over.”
“Belo! Teacher Ciaran!”
As Moss raised his head, he saw Belo and Ciaran walking over behind two arcane masters of the Burning Corps.
“The underground arena is around here?” Carter asked upon seeing Ciaran and Belo.
“Of course. Although everyone approves of this black market, we still cannot hold everything out in the open.” Roy Wayne laughed as he watched carriages entering and exiting the nearby fair-trade market. “The massive influx of people over there provides us with a great cover for those entering to watch the fights.”
“Have Ayrin and the others begun their training already?”
“Yes. They have all gone their separate ways and started training. Everything is going smoothly.”
“Have we obtained information about the Maelstrom Team?”
As everyone engaged in quiet conversation, Roy Wayne led them past several normal looking stores until they finally arrived before a signless building which looked like a warehouse.
Roy Wayne’s footsteps became heavier as they approached the building’s iron door.
“Screech!”
A small opening appeared over the door, revealing of pair of beady eyes which proceeded to carefully scan each and every one of them.
“Seen enough yet?” Roy Wayne shouted impatiently. “If you still don’t open the door, I’m going to come up there and tear your eyes out.
The iron door immediately opened. As light streamed into the darkness, Moss counted eight or so powerful-looking arcane masters with extremely fierce eyes. However, from their behavior, it was clear that they were extremely loyal to Roy Wayne.
“This…”
Moss felt increasingly uncomfortable as he followed Roy Wayne into the building. Afterwards, the iron door slammed shut.
As his eyes acclimatized, a passage behind the arcane masters leading down into the ground revealed itself to Moss.
Warm air carrying the faint stench of blood wafted out of the passage.
The stairs going down were a crimson red, as if they were covered with congealed blood.
Moss was immediately reminded of a slaughterhouse.
After walking several meters down, Roy Wayne abruptly turned to Moss and said, “Come on, innocent and naïve youth! I welcome you to the true form of the black market. Feel free to look around and talk to the people here. It will only make you smarter. Perhaps it will improve your future too!”
Afterwards, Roy Wayne’s foot tore through the air, kicking open the thick and heavy looking iron door before him.
Angry shouts sounded from within. It appeared that several people had been leaning against the door and been sent flying as Roy Wayne kicked it open.
Shouts and screams echoed out from within as a wave of heat and an indescribable stench assailed Moss, nearly causing him to faint.
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