Chapter 722: Mediocrities (1/2)

GDK 722: Mediocrities

The significant military activity made by the House of Sainte in the middle of the night had attracted the attention of divine guards who patrolled around the city. Some of these divine guards came from the other major family clans. They knew that a major event was taking place in the City of Shadows after seeing that Andre and Erebus took several hundred divine guards to raid the Godswamp Pharmacy.

Multiple shadows streaked across the streets, heading towards the residences of the major family clans. The patriarchs of the other four major family clans were soon informed of the news. Being vigilant and prudent people, they dispatched experts from their families to head there and observe.

Soon enough, the experts from the other four major family clans arrived at the scene and mixed among the observing crowd by giving all kinds of excuses. They intended to stay and observe until the whole event was over. It appeared that the family clans paid a lot of attention to the outcome of the matter.

At this point in time, both Andre and Erebus were having enormous headaches. They had greatly underestimated the power possessed by the Godswamp Pharmacy and therefore did not anticipate that things would develop this way. Now that observers from the other four major family clans were following how things developed, if Han Shuo could not discover any evidence, perhaps even Andre would be powerless to save Han Shuo from fulfilling the guarantee he made.

Steiss, after seeing that observers from the other four major family clans had joined in, instead of being appalled, he was delighted. He inwardly thought that with so many eyewitnesses, Andre and Erebus would be much less likely to do him harm.

“Bryan, how much longer do we have to walk, if I may ask?” Steiss asked Han Shuo with a big smile on his face.

They had just arrived at a crossroad. Han Shuo did not rush in advancing forward but knitted his brows and put on a pondering expression.

Everybody’s gazes were gathered on Han Shuo, waiting for his next move.

Han Shuo sniffed around for a while and acted as though he had picked up something. He pointed at one of the streets, shouted “This way!”, and continued marching.

The sneer ever-present on Steiss’ face jolted very slightly. The dirty things hidden were indeed in that direction. This made Steiss somewhat uncomfortable. He was blindly guessing and got lucky. I have nothing to worry about, Steiss consoled himself.

“Eh? Mister Steiss, you don’t look too good. Are you starting to feel afraid?” Han Shuo who had been secretly observing Steiss immediately mocked him.

Steiss laughed and replied, “Me? Afraid? What do I have to be afraid of? You are the one who should be feeling afraid!”

Han Shuo smiled and nodded. He stopped looking at Steiss, turned to Andre and Erebus and said, “I’m going to move faster. It’s almost daybreak. It’s better to settle this issue as soon as possible!”

“Ok!” Andre did not know where Han Shuo got that confidence from, but he straightforwardly agreed and nodded.

Han Shuo suddenly accelerated and headed towards one of the most filthy and chaotic regions in the City of Shadows. Andre, Erebus, and the rest of the party hastily followed.

Rugersey from the House of Kisa was among the observing party. He had been gazing at Steiss with gloomy and cold eyes after being informed that the poison on Gu Li was exactly the same as that found on his deceased divine guard.

Jiya from the House of Kinson was there with her uncle, Finley. From the House of Buller was Tuyas, with a small squadron of Buller Family divine guards. They would chat with each other while observing the story unfold.

The observers dispatched by the Lavers Family were Donna and her brother, Diwei. Donna had in fact volunteered to come to follow the situation when she heard that Han Shuo was involved in it.

“Is that youngster courting death? None of the pharmacists smelled a rat, but he claims that he could? With so many experts from all major family clans gathered here, if he can’t find the evidence, not even Andre will be able to save him. Sister, you are acquainted with this guy. Do you know if he has any issues with mental faculty?” Diwei who was wearing a disdainful face whispered to Donna beside him.

Members from all five major family clans of the City of Shadows were there. This incident was destined to be the most talked about topic in the city. Of all those people present, not many had confidence in Han Shuo. Even Andre was feeling somewhat nervous and he was turning over in his mind what to do if Han Shuo couldn’t find the evidence.

Of all these people, perhaps Donna was the only person who had full and complete confidence in Han Shuo’s ability.

“This guy? Issues with mental faculty?” Donna sneered and shook her head. “If Bryan has issues with mental faculties, then everyone here is retarded, including me!”

Seeing the shocked expression on Diwei’s face, Donna let out a sigh, and said, “I have known Bryan longer and better than any of you. He would only be this confident if he has absolute certainty. Brother, the Godswamp Pharmacy is finished! They are really daring to commit such acts. No one could save them now. I have reminded Uncle Avery long ago not to get too close with the Godswamp Pharmacy. Hopefully, this won’t implicate our family clan.”

“How could you be so certain? So convinced in him?” Diwei was surprised and puzzled. He softly cried out, “This youngster is only a lowgod. Even though he is a pharmacist, he cannot be all that skillful at such a young age. Sister, you sure you didn’t get it wrong?”

“This isn’t directly related to strength. Just keep on watching,” Donna knew that Diwei wouldn’t be convinced no matter how much she explained. She took a short pause and softly mumbled to herself, “Perhaps his actual strength isn’t what we know of. This is no ordinary man... Sigh, how did we turn to this…”

“Alright! Let’s see where in the world he will find the poison!” Diwei sneered.

***A few moments later…

The veins on Steiss’ forehead were popped out and could be seen throbbing lightly. His lapel had unknowingly become soaked in cold sweat. The closer they were to the region, the more his heart was crammed with fear.

How? How is it possible? How would he know? Impossible. It’s just a coincidence. It must be a coincidence! Steiss consoled himself over and over again. However, he couldn’t stop himself from accumulating cold sweats on his face. He even felt a little weak at the knees.

“Alright. Should be over here!” Han Shuo announced after arriving before several dilapidated buildings.

Steiss trembled and nearly stumbled. The dread in his heart rocketed when he looked at the buildings which appeared to have been abandoned for ages.

“Mister Steiss, you seem to be perspiring! Are you feeling a little warm in this cold and refreshing weather? But you are a lowgod too, how could you be affected by the weather?” Han Shuo cried out in astonishment as though he had discovered the New World.