Chapter 168: The New Thieves Guild (1/2)

Bell nodded in response and began pointing Merlin in the direction of the new base The two traversed the rooftops, with Merlin assisting Bell over any large gaps

The directions that were given eventually led Merlin to another dead end down a dark alleyway Although there was a small door made froly was not locked, rather it was merely held closed with a s the door behind hi the rock in place once more

The door led into a sht of stairs into the sewer syste his nalled for Merlin to do the sa the botto a fa down the centre Although this time there was actually liquid in the canal rather than it being blocked off like in the last thieves guild hideout

The duo traversed the sewer by walking along the ays on either side of the canal They walked for quite a while, er underneath the area of the city labelled the slums

It was rather dark in the sewer, but before Merlin could suht spell, Bell had pulled out a ser white bead Upon tapping the larger bead it suddenly began glowing and illuminated the area around hiht to hih the sewer

Eventually, they stopped at a ladder that led up to the surface, one oftheir travels

Bell climbed up the ladder first and knocked on the manhole cover above, he seemed to knock in a pattern After a few seconds, a knock came from the other side, they also see on from when Bell left off After the other side stopped, Bell continued the pattern one last ti open

Bell climbed inside, and Merlin followed He seemed to find himself in a dark basement of sorts, the walls were e sacks and boxes piled up on the other side of the room

The man who had opened theit back up before returning to his wooden chair

"Welcome Ghost How do you like our new hideout?" He asked with a toothy grin

"Well the entrance was a little stinky for ets better Trust hed at Merlin's response "Enjoy yourselves"

Bell led Merlin up a set of stairs that were illu in fro the stairs, not wanting hie

Bell turned around and indicated that he would like the spell cast on him as well, so after the ten second cooldoas done, Merlin had also cast the spell on Bell, re the layers of filth that had for to his skin and clothes

The two climbed up the stairs, and Merlin was rather surprised to find himself inside what seeet enough money to buy a mansion?" Merlin couldn't help but blurt out in surprise

"Courtesy of Lord Glawfol, yet another stupid noble with ed so but the staircase behind him, and there didn't seem to be anybody else besides Bell on either side of him so he instinctively looked up

There he saw, leaning over a fancy indoor balcony, a falass of his favourite whiskey Although he see too ht grey suit with blue accents, complete with a top hat and cane

"Could I offer you a drink? A cigar perhaps?" The elf spoke with a clearly fake accent thatall of this in, Merlin couldn't help but chuckle in response

"Just business works for me, thanks" He responded, "After you catchon"

"You're no fun Oh well, co away froht