Chapter 174: Cover is blown (1/2)
Chapter 174: Cover is blown
After leaving the Dark Forest, Han Shuo and Emily split up, making his way towards Lawrence’s new place of residence.
When Han Shuo saw Lawrence, the latter immediately thanked Han Shuo, “Thank you so much for last time, otherwise Lisa might have been put in danger.”
“No problem, considering my relationship with Lisa, this was something I should’ve done. Right, how is Lisa now?” Han Shuo sat down and asked Lawrence with a smile.
“Don’t worry, I’ve already sent her back to Ossen City. As strong as the Gryphon Legion is, they wouldn’t dare to do anything in the capital.”
“That’s wonderful. Oh right, your junior sister Phoebe is also in Valen City. She has some dealings with the Gryphon Legion.” Han Shuo started talking about Phoebe with Lawrence.
Surprise on his face, Lawrence was quite shocked and looked at Han Shuo in confusion, “What is she doing in Valen City? What’s going on?”
Due to his previous understanding, Han Shuo discovered that Lawrence and Phoebe had a tight relationship. As the third prince, it’d be better if he knew everything that Phoebe had done. Therefore, after Lawrence started asking, Han Shuo sketched out what had happened.
After Han Shuo finished, Lawrence thought deeply with a furrowed brow for a bit and then looked deeply at Han Shuo. “It looks like I have you to thank for helping Phoebe in this matter. Your Dark Mantle is truly all powerful!”
Han Shuo started in fright after hearing these words. His eyes focused on Lawrence and he looked deeply at Lawrence for a bit. Han Shuo sighed softly, “When did you discover my identity?”
“When we left the slave trading house.” Lawrence smiled in response and hesitated before speaking again, “More accurately speaking, I’ve just found out of your identity now. Ever since we left the trading house last time, I began to suspect Madame Emily’s identity. I found someone to confirm it for me and then started investigating you.”
It wasn’t something ignoble to work for the Dark Mantle. Within the senior ranks of the Empire, the existence of the Dark Mantle wasn’t a secret. Its mission and operations wouldn’t harm ordinary people unless this person did something that harmed the Empire. He didn’t think there was anything wrong with what the Dark Mantle was doing.
Musing silently for a moment, Han Shuo’s expression returned to normal as he smiled, “That’s right, I’ve just joined the Dark Mantle, but I’ve truly recognized its strength!”
“Then, you must know a great deal about me?” Lawrence suddenly asked Han Shuo with a faint smile.
Starting, Han Shuo laughed heartily, “Of course, you’re Lawrence, the son of the finance minister. Everyone knows this!”
Even though Han Shuo knew full well of Lawrence’s identity, he couldn’t voice it, otherwise the relationship between him and Lawrence would change. At the very least, Lawrence would probe Han Shuo’s thoughts or invite the latter to exert effort on Lawrence’s behalf. This was a conundrum that Han Shuo currently didn’t wish to face, so he felt that playing dumb was the smartest move.
Lawrence had a strange smile on his face after Han Shuo’s declaration and he looked deeply at Han Shuo for a bit before responding, “Alright, let’s not talk about this for now. With your visit to Valen City this time, you have surely come to understand that Bob Ascher has the desire to rebel and are here to collect evidence. I’ve come here for similar purposes in taking down this Gryphon Legion Chief. Can you tell me your current progress?”
Han Shuo hesitated a bit and quickly weighed the gains and losses in his mind before mentioning that he had laid hands on evidence regarding the siege weapons and had given it to his superior in the Dark Mantle to officially arrest Bob Ascher. But Han Shuo remained silent on anything regarding the Calamity Church, he didn’t want Lawrence to know of what was happening in this regard.
“It looks like our goals are the same, I think we can work together. What plans do you have? How can I help?” Lawrence asked Han Shuo.
Han Shuo eyed Lawrence and asked, “Then, what can you help us with?”