Chapter 30 - The Don and Second Root 3 (2/2)

”Second Root?” Hermes asked, glaring.

”Yes, the second root. There's a lot of reports about the kidnapping incident happening right now. After the fall of the Handdog gang, we have found out that there's another group of illegal organization that is residing inside of our village. We don't know yet where is exactly the base of the criminals, however, I can guarantee that they are here within the village. Since they are hiding and blending with the public, we can't trace their bases, to be honest. But these doc.u.ments found inside the abandoned base of the Handdog gang show the confidential link to the name of the hideous organization.” The Priestess explained briefly.

Hermes hung his head to contemplate it further, ”The second root, hmm.”

The second root wasn't part of the program in this world. All he could think about that there's something fishy going on within here, but to think the situation was worse than he expected, he couldn't hide his frustration to end this event.

'Those people are ruining the plot of my game. I won't let them do as they pleased. But to think, a new opportunity arrived without delay. I'm going to make them regret until the end of their days.' - his thoughts.

”Hmm, also, ever since that night, I began to investigate every citizen that emigrate to our island.”

According to the reports, a female orphan had disappeared last night, and the next morning, he found had found in the river as a corpse. She's brutality murdered by piercing her heart with a dagger.

Her servant handed him a paper, showing the results of her investigation.

”By looking at this paper, there's a possibility that they couldn't recognize it as a report but a survey instead, right?” he presumed.

”Well, we can call my investigation as a survey to cover up this operation. I don't want to let them think that all of the immigrants has been investigated because of this crime. Come to think of it, have you ever wonder why this place has become a trend for these people? The Neue Fiona village ain't that rich and safe to live as an inhabitant environment for the people, but why these people decided to hail in this type of place?” the Priestess Aphrodite asked, looking at his face seriously.

Ylla followed, ”We have enough space for the new citizens but it would be hard for them to find a safe place to live in. There are the Dark Scily forest and the pirates from Malta that pestering the Eastern Scily borders for many years. I wonder why.”

”That's the point there, ladies. Why? The question we couldn't understand at this moment ever since I took the position as the chief of this village.” Chief Zamor added.

”Ms. Ylla, I do think we can interpret it as a strange thing,” she's worried.

Ylla sighed, ”Yes, Sis. Venus.”

”So, what's the connection with the Second Root organization and the massive immigration of those people, hmm?” Hermes asked, gravely.

The ladies diverted their gaze at him.

”The Second Root is using the immigrants to send these sick people to spread disease,” Ylla answered.

The Priestess added, ”We can tell that there's an illegal distribution of drugs within the place. But we have no proof to prove it. We can't even found a sample to prove its existence.”

”Drugs? A drugs for what?” Hermes tilted his head in confusion.

There's no way illegal drugs in this world would exist. Hermes wanted to ask for more about the organization, however, they added another headache in this meeting.

”Regarding to that, we aren't sure about this. But according to the last report of our spy, he mentioned to Ylla that there's a drug that could make a human turned into a monster. We have no solid evidence to show off. We can even speculate that there's a possibility of human trafficking in this place behind the shadows. There's also a possibility that the Pirates from Malta and the Second Root are involved of this criminal activity. But don't jump to the conclusion yet, sir. We can't connect these two factors yet, without a valid basis, there's no way we could judge them right away.” Priestess Aphrodite explained properly.

Hermes gravely showed off his curiosity, ”How many are we talking about? I'm talking about the people that disappeared and the people arrived in this place. Tell me.”

”I can say is,” she grabbed her c.h.e.s.t tightly and she hesitated to answer first before she responded, ”We can't tell the exact amount of the people here for the past few years. But I will give a simple and short summary, for every ten people that migrated here, only two came to the village hall to register their name.”

”And, the rest?”

”The rest are... we can mark them as missing.” her face couldn't hide her sadness. Ylla comforted her to ease her stress.

”What? It can't be,” Hermes couldn't hide his shock.

”Yes. That's something too fishy.”

Chief Zamor raised his hand before the young Don could follow up.

”Mr. Aljen, the village is no doubt developing further behind the others, but with your help, we are already getting closer to our vision - to become the next town in this divided nation. To tell you the truth, the required living space would reach its limit. The population density, the food, and environment requirements would need to be improved drastically. Thanks to your investment, our place has managed to decrease the deficit face value we had lost from the infrastructure and security budget.”

”And, what's the connection with that thing to her request, huh? I know you're praising me too much, but can we take it aside for now?” Hermes asked.

”My Don,” Justin moved closer and whispered, ”Please calm yourself. Don't show any kind of emotion in front of these people. Show some sincere even you don't even care at all. Don't be affected by their emotion, stay strong. Zamor is trying to calm you too by giving you praise. That might be too hasty, I know. But, you need to stay focus on your objective. That way, you can come up with a good strategy against the forces of your enemies.”

”I see, thanks,” Hermes said.

”You're welcome, master,” his servant stepped back in distance.

”I'm sorry, Mr. Aljen. I didn't intend to ruin the mood.” Chief Zamor apologized.

Hermes sighed, ”Nah, it's okay. By the way, I thought it was just one request, but to think is, this mission is a little bit difficult, ladies.”

”I'm sorry. We didn't intend to involve you at first, sir. But you're only one we can rely on. Please don't back down now.” Priestess begged.

Ylla nonchalantly questioned, ”Yes, Mr. Aljen. I know we meet twice but to think you're going to leave us behind. Are you turning you back from us?”

”No, ladies. Calm down. I don't think he's going to do that. But, are you?” Chief Zamor asked.

Hermes pressed his palm on his forehead.

”Well, can we take a break for the time being? I'm so sorry about this. I know you guys are desperate but I'm the one who will do the job. If, if, only I accept the mission. Don't look at me like you're hoping for something from me in return. Please, I'm just a human like all of you, you know. I need to contemplate this first before I decide to help or not.” He stood up from his chair, and he continued, ”Chief, Ladies, please do understand my position right now. Give me a minute to decide.”