Chapter 743 Gathering intel from the posh area
From MC's perspective:
Night,
Swish!
I appeared outside and looked around the surroundings. The aircraft wreckage was taken away. There are no people on the streets. Looks like locals are scared to walk out after the incident.
Then I saw a lot of unread messages in my box. I guess it's from Senior Gilbert. But I'm not in the mood to message him back.
I wore a mask and started to look for an inn. After crossing a few streets, I came to the populous area. There are active shops on both sides of the streets.
Including the inn which I'm looking for. Then I spotted an inn crowded with people. It's a good place to gather information.
After walking into the inn, I found an empty seat. Sitting down, I ordered a drink. At the same time, I perked up my ears to listen.
"What a mess!'
"I thought about hiding in my house for a few days. But I can't help but have a few drinks to suppress my fear."
"What a tragedy!"
"I don't know who dared to cast magic spells in broad daylight."
"The aftermath was so close to reducing our city into rubble."
"Ssshh, the officials will hear it."
Several conversations reached my ears. But I focused on one group, those who were talking about government officials.
A quick gleam flashes in my eyes. The only force related to government officials is the Royal Force Hall Academy.
And the relations between our 2 academies are not good. Both of us look at each other as rivals. I don't know if it's directly related to the Royal Force Hall or not.
But I'm going to stay in this city and learn the truth. My eyes flickered. Then I continued to listen.
A few minutes later,
I walked out of the inn. According to the locals, there is also a place where the rich gather. Especially the local tycoons and government officials.
Which is located in the south part of the city. It's also considered to be a posh area of the city.
Since it was night my appearance didn't attract much attention. But if I approach the posh area. I have to be careful.
Then I thought about it before removing the mask and found a place to disguise myself slightly.
Not long after, I found an air cab and told him the destination.
The cab driver was surprised. But after seeing my tuxedo. He didn't ask further questions. On the way, I saw less movement of the people.
The driver is also mumbling about today's incident. Because of that, he didn't get many customers today. n--0velb1n
The locals choose to stay in their homes.
10 minutes later,
He dropped me at the posh area entrance. I got to know the names of a few famous inns from him.
After the cab driver left, I started walking. The posh area is different. The streets are empty and clean. But there are luxurious houses on both sides.
While appreciating the view, I continued to walk on. After crossing one more street, I arrived at the destination.
I see people lining up in the queue. And guards are standing outside to check their invite. Seeing that I furrowed my eyebrows.
Just as I thought about sneaking in.
"Yo, who is standing here?"
Hearing that I turned around. And I saw a group of nicely dressed young men approached me.
From their attire, it's clear that a group of young people are enjoying their luxurious life. The person standing in the middle has a mana stone bracelet. I can feel the powerful mana from it.
There are also a few wearing small mana necklaces.
"Wizard family uh?" I said in my heart.
"Who are you?"
"What are you doing here?" The young man asked.
Hearing that I looked at him with a smile before saying, "Young master, I came here to meet someone. But that person is not here yet. And he has my invitation. So I can't enter without it."
Hearing that, the group was convinced. It's not the first time, it's happening. Some people come here to have a few drinks. While others do business meetings here.
"Well, you look like an official. If you want you can come with us," The young man said. His father has close relationships with City officials.
So he doesn't mind helping a few young ones.
"Yeah, you can join us and wait for your friend to come," others echoed the same opinion as well.
Hearing that I couldn't ask more. So I agreed with them. When we arrived at the building, The guard allowed them inside after taking a glance.
But when it was my turn, He blocked the path.
"He is with us," The young man said without turning back.
The guard broke out in a cold sweat before letting me inside. Seeing that I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
If I release small coercion, then I don't have to go through all of this. But the people behind the scenes might slip away.
Shaking my head, I walked into the hall. It's a bar with a proper setup. There are also private rooms upstairs for the private discussion.
But one good thing is that there is a good crowd here. I separated from the ground and began to investigate the surroundings.
The young man and his group found the official was gone.
"What happened?"
"Perhaps, his friend has come." the group discussed before finding their spot.
Not long after, a few black-clothed officials walked into the building. Instead of enjoying the drink down below.
All of them walked upstairs to the private rooms.
This scene didn't go unnoticed under my eyes. What's more surprising is that among the group I spotted a few level-5 auras and one level-6 aura.
A hint of chill flashes in my eyes.
There must be something going on. Otherwise, there is no need for such a group of people to gather here.
If my guess is right, they are going to discuss today's incident. After all, the academy won't let them go without any investigation.
I looked at them until they walked into the private room. Then I spotted a few level-4 wizards on the floor standing as a guard.
Seeing that I frowned. It's not easy to get past them casually. What's more, no one is allowed inside the private room.
After weighing the pros and cons, I decided to wait. At the same time, I perked up my ears to listen to the crowd here.
Suddenly, some good information caught my attention.
"Hey, lower your voice. Those people are from the Capital"
"What Capital?"
"I heard they are from Royal Force Hall."
When these people's conversations reached my ears. My eyes turned cold.
"Sure, someone wanted to take advantage of the turmoil," I said in my heart.
Then I continued to wait for them.
Time flies,
When it was close to shutting down. The people from upstairs walked out. I can see some kind of joy on their faces.
Seeing that I have decided to follow them from behind. After walking out of the building. I saw the officials split and they entered their vehicle.
But the wizards grouped. The level-6 wizard led other level-5 wizards. Instead of using vehicles, they used their flight ability.
The next second, they appeared in mid-air and started moving towards the city exit. Seeing that my eyes flickered. I immediately rushed out towards the spot where no one was around.
Then I used the flight ability to follow them in the sky. It's nighttime, they won't notice my appearance. At the same time, the system is keeping my fluctuations hidden.
They won't be able to sense me.
Soon, we crossed the city. I'm following the direction where the fight broke out between Senior Gilbert and the level-7 wizard.
Looking at the people ahead, I think they are being low-key. I don't know for what reason.
10 minutes later,
We crossed a few miles but these people didn't seem to stop. Either they are going to base or going to meet someone.
Seeing that, I decided to attack them.
Swish!
I exploded at full speed. In a blink of an eye, I reach their back. I never used the magic spell in the air.
Today, I'm going to try.
The level-6 wizard feels someone is following them from behind.
"Gravity Domain" I cast the magic spell.
Everyone was well within my spell-casting range. When the level-6 wizard and others turned around.
They found themselves immobile. The manna stopped working. At the same time, they felt heavy pressure on their body. The next second, everyone starts falling from the air.
On the other hand, I stood in mid-air. Seeing that everyone lost control of their body. I descended to the ground along with them
Tud!
I landed smoothly on the ground. While they crashed onto the ground one by one. They received a hard blow.
Boom!
The crashing sound reverberated throughout the area. Smoke rose from the ground. The aftermath swept away the green patches.
