Chapter 145 144: Finally, It's Caught [Pt2]



"You pathetic humans. You deserve to die for what you did. If not for you and your pathetic gods, our god would not have fallen. It is all your fault."

The dwarf was still going on with its insults. It had been house since Keith had last seen the dwarf but he was surprised to hear it talking so loudly like this.

Currently, an inter-city call was going on between the guild and the government regarding the ownership of this town. And Keith decided to sit back and let Clair and Master Fushi handle this.

Keith had expected a small fight to break out between Master Fushi and the government officials, but the dwarf was preventing this by agreeing with everyone's anger and annoyance toward itself.

"You humans always mess up everything. From the environment to the atmosphere. Why did your specie have to evolve as the 'dominant' one when you cannot even take care of the environment and other species?"

The dwarf was still speaking and many of its words hit home for Keith.

He would be the first one to say that humans were a selfish and cruel specie. They did not care for others and they even caused other species to become extinct.

'I guess there is some truth to what the dwarf is saying. But I still do not like this dwarf so I refuse to say anything about this situation.'

Keith looked at the party in front of him. Both Clair and Master Fushi had an annoyed expression on their faces. 

On the other hand, the government officials had gone quiet and sullen. But they might have been used to hearing such words regularly since they dealt with other species often enough.

"I do not think we need your help to help this town. Since the guild is already here, why not allow us to take care of it? We also have an elf with us who can help our inter-specie relations by a lot."

For the first time, Keith felt as if Shimi's existence was coming in handy. 

Shimi had not been allowed to sit in this meeting since she was not well and she was also not high enough on the food chain. But her existence as a half-elf could not be denied.

Of course, the government seemed not to want to give up this fight. It was a good way for them to be acknowledged by the common masses and to spread their influence. 

They could not allow such a perfect opportunity to slip through their hands.

"I do not think that would be possible. You see, I think it will be better if we, the government decided to take care of this situation. We are a humanly-governed body and we are also beloved by them."

"So naturally, we will be a better choice to take care of this town."

The government official argues back. Had Keith been the target of such words, he would have folded and decided that dealing with the government as well as this town was too much work.

But Master Fushi and Clair did not seem to think the same.

"But dear representative, won't you agree that the government was half the reason this town became like this? After all, it was because the opposition decided to kidnap Edward Steward and use his power that caused this town to suffer."

"Just think, what would happen if this news got out and it became widely known that the government was behind all this?"

Clair was a dangerous opponent. Her words caused the government officials to back down and consider what she was saying. Her influence was horrifying and Master Fushi looked proud of her achievements.

The government representative on the other hand looked like she had eaten a sour lemon. Her expression was twisted in a shrouded manner and she also seemed sick.

"I-I am sure there is no reason for you to make this personal. What happened with Edward was a tragic incident and that is also the reason we need to take responsibility."





The government official decided to press one last time but even they knew they were on a losing end. 

A public trial would always end up in a win for the guild since they were the ones to solve this case in the first place. 

Now all the government could hope to do was to get a share in the glory that would be coming the guild's way.

"Hmm, so you want to cooperate? I guess I would not mind having the guild cooperate with you. We will need a lot of financial aid from your side."

Master Fushi pressed the government and Keith could see the government folding in front of her. This case was as good as done by now.

Keith did not sit around for long after that. He needed to start packing his things and leave for the second test.

"Master Shinzou, I will leave the rest to you and other people here. I need to head out to my other engagement."

Keith's cold words caused everyone to look at him.

The government officials looked especially embarrassed after not having noticed Keith's existence. He continued to walk toward the outside door, not waiting for an answer.

"Sure, things Grandmaster. I will take care of things for you here. If you need anything, then do not hesitate to tell me. I will arrange things for you."

Keith nodded in understanding before he decided to walk away and outside the room. It was getting stuffy in there and Keith was also getting a little claustrophobic in there.

Once he was outside, the cool air of the morning caused Keith to flinch. But he quickly became used to it and kept on walking.

He quietly picked up his things and it was time for another adventure.

.........

Deal Man's Island was a place Keith had been to before. Last time, he had taken a ferry to get to the island, but this time things were rather simple.

All Keith needed to do was to get to the place where the transportation carriage would take them to the other side.

Amelia was already waiting for him when he reached the shore. And so was Sara for some weird reason. 

"Yo, Noah, it is nice to meet you again. I trained this whole week to get even stronger. I hope you are ready to be blown away by me."

It was a little weird to hear the name 'Noah' coming out of Amelia's mouth. It had been a week since anyone had called him by his 'fake' name after all.

Sara looked at Keith once but she also quickly looked away once she realized that Keith was looking back at her. 

To be honest, Keith would have preferred it if Sara was not on his team. But if it was something Amelia wanted for herself, then Keith did not want to contradict her as well.

"Come on guys, you need to get along. Who knows if we will be partners or enemies from here on? But I would rather not have to hurt you both."

Amelia tried to make Keith and Amelia get along but it was a futile endeavor. Especially since it did not seem like Sara wanted to get along with Keith currently.

"Yeah, we heard you alright. But I do not think I have the mental capacity to keep up with you a lot. I am just too tired these days."

Sara complained, and it was a little funny to hear his coming from a kid of all things. But Keith decided to save judgment for the time being.

*Ringgggg*

The sound of the bell ringing caused everyone to look up. The ferry that was to take them to the other side was finally here. Keith felt melancholic when he saw the ship and he could not help but want to get on it.

But then he felt as if something was wrong. 

He had never travelled on a ferry before but it still felt familiar to him. There was some kind of charm magic or something similar that was cast all over the area.

"This is a trap. This ferry must be a trap. It is giving me a soothing feeling while looking at it and I do not think that is normal."

Unfortunately, Keith had to agree with Sara here. This ferry was not normal and even the other people were not moving toward it.

"We should hurry up and take the ferry. Otherwise, there would be no seat for us left on it."

Amelia warned as she took a step forward. But Keith stopped her before she could take another step forward. He stared at the ferry and Amelia finally noticed that no one else but her had moved.

Everyone who had made it thus far was strong. As such, they knew where to look for trouble. And they all had sensed a problem with this ferry.

"Aww, not even one of you stepped in? Well, I guess I should have expected this to happen."

The white-faced man was back.