Chapter 46: Disguise Pill (1/2)
After he tested his bow, Nikolai left the forest and returned to the city. He went to the fence, Ash. If there were anyone in the city knowledgeable about low-lives, it would be the one buying the stolen goods from them.
”Boy, it has been a while.” Ash slid his window and looked around. ”Still a lone wolf, huh?”
”Always will be. I want to buy something.” Nikolai took out fifty silver and handed them over. ”One Disguise Pill.”
”Hm.” Ash took the silvers and looked at Nikolai. ”What would you need it for?”
”Is that a part of a fence's job?”
”Only a curiosity.” Ash smiled, revealing his big teeth. ”If there is profits, I want in.”
”We're not that close.” Nikolai smiled. ”And what I'm about to do wouldn't fit your personality.”
”Try me.” Ash crossed his arms.
”Are you selling or not?” Nikolai frowned. Seeing his attitude, Ash shrugged and handed him the pill.
”It lasts for one hour,” Ash said. Nikolai grabbed the pill and nodded. Taking out another ten silvers, Nikolai placed them in front of the fence.
”I want you to tell me the name of Bone's newest smuggler.”
”Bone?” Ash frowned heavily. ”What are you getting yourself into?”
”Nothing,” Nikolai said. ”I just have a new job, that's all. Don't worry. I'm not a part of Hyde's gang now.”
”If you were, I would have known.” Ash squinted his eyes. ”Bone is in charge of supplying Hyde with common but profitable goods. He's always willing to take in new smugglers, and he just made some dealings with one.”
”Great, tell me about him and his lackeys. And, tell me where his most trusted lackey lives.” Nikolai smiled. ”I know you have all the information about Hyde's gang.”
Ash sighed and told him everything he needed. Afterward, Nikolai left the bakery and went toward the lower district. He followed Ash's instructions and reached an abandoned building. Walking inside, Nikolai could see that it was inhabited.
”Who's there?” Someone shouted as Nikolai made some noise. Covering his face with his hoodie and bandana, Nikolai took out his bow. He kicked a chair, making it produce a loud noise.
After that, Nikolai hid behind a cabinet. He nocked an arrow and used his fate points to create the effect of Knockout. As soon as the man came in, Nikolai released his arrow.
With a yelp, the man fell to the ground, unconscious. Nikolai walked out leisurely and stood beside the man. Without saying anything, Nikolai took out his dagger and slashed his arm.
Nikolai took out the pill and allowed it to absorb the man's blood. It turned from white to red instantly. Pocketing it again, Nikolai looked at the abandoned building to find some ropes and tied the man.
After that, Nikolai left the building. He went toward an inn in a higher district where the man's boss worked. This innkeeper worked as a smuggler for Bone, trading all sorts of illegal goods. He took the pill, and mana exploded from it to turn him into the man from earlier.
”Hey, Boss!” Even his voice was the same. The innkeeper glanced at his lackey and nodded. ”Any work today?”