364 Responsibility of a Superior Devil (1/2)
In the dark cage, a deformed man with multiple injuries lay on the ground motionless. If not for his breathing, anyone would have thought that he was dead.
Footsteps were heard outside, and soon, a fat Human followed behind a few guards as they came over from a dark tunnel.
Nobody spoke. The fat Human paced in front of the cage a few times and then asked the guard, ”How long has the situation been like this?”
”Since he arrived. Unless he wants to move, we have no way to make him move. When he's sleeping, nobody can wake him. If he's not willing, nobody can force him. I've never seen such a strong-willed person!” the guard explained in fear.
”Hmm…”
The fat Human nodded and remained silent. After a moment, a guard came over and whispered, ”Master, the best Sword trainer in the city is here.”
”Hmm, let him in,” the fat Human ordered. Upon his order, a tall, slim, and bearded man entered. He was the best Sword trainer in the city.
”Great Lord.”
The Sword trainer bowed to the fat Human who nodded and said, ”I need you to train this man. He has a powerful will and will become a powerful fighter!”
”I understand, Great Lord,” the Sword trainer said respectfully.
”Ooo…”
”Great Lord! Hoodlum is awake!”
As the fat Human was about to leave, the guard shouted. The fat Human looked excitedly at the wounded Hoodlum, whose face was filled with determination.
”What mission is it today? Is it a vicious beating?”
”No lad, today's mission is to defeat me with all you've got!” the bearded Sword trainer said.
…
Bond received the shocking letter from Cherry and conveyed the news to the Merchant Alliance. Before long, Nicholas received a letter from the Merchant Alliance.
”I'm supposed to investigate the treasure at the Sighing Wilderness?”
After becoming the Winterfell Dungeon Lord, Nicholas knew more confidential information and had more problems, such as this sudden suggestion letter.
Though Nicholas was supposed to investigate the treasure at the Sighing Wilderness, from the given intelligence, Lord Sherlock was also interested in the treasure. Was that the reason Sherlock took up this mission voluntarily?
Nicholas didn't want to become an enemy of Sherlock, who was a superior Devil with a formidable family background. Perhaps his dad was even one of the Devil Kings. The fight with Samael could be a family dispute with his uncle.
Moreover, Nicholas hadn't heard of the Sighing Wilderness before!
Most likely, the letter was sent to him to create trouble. If he didn't investigate the Sighing Wilderness, the Merchant Alliance would accuse him of siding with Eternal Kingdom instead of the Merchant Alliance!
But if he conducted the investigation, he could spoil his cordial relationship with Lord Sherlock. What should he do?
While Nicholas was feeling distressed, the always helpful Lord Sherlock arrived in his office.
”Lord Nicholas, Lord Sherlock is waiting for your outside.”
Nicholas' Orc assistant knocked on the door and informed him.