Watching Levi leave, Ike was not in a hurry to leave the underground waters, and once again looked at the familiar access facility. As one of the few international metropolises on the mainland, because of a wealthy man who is still in prison, Crossbell's underground sewer facilities are even the only ones in the whole continent. Due to the combined effect of a large amount of money, technology, and resources, this underground waterway has not only been widened to easily accommodate several people in parallel with the waterway and outside the roadway, but also has lighting facilities and network facilities throughout the area, and the installation of Huwei's conductive lighting and other equipment can also prevent the approach of monsters, although sometimes it becomes food for powerful monsters, but because of the existence of regular cleaning personnel, the operation of the entire facility is still very smooth. Of course, all of this is premised on the fact that the mutation that Vita is talking about has not yet happened.

"I see, the last time I changed the wick was... Three weeks ago? Ike approached a guide lamp that had been extinguished, and the familiar disassembly of the shell, with the help of the flashlight, groped around, and then turned his head to look at the several guide lights that were extinguished nearby together, and said to himself, "It stands to reason that the wick should last for a month, but now it has only been three weeks, and there is no energy... Is it manageable? ”

After inspecting several guide lights as before, Ike finally put down a wick that had been obviously broken, put away the flashlight, and walked out of the underground waterway along the way he came.

The bright sunlight began to swear its sovereignty as Ike took the first step in the waterway, and the morning and May sun was just right for Crossbell, the warm light dispelled the dampness and coolness in the underground waterway for the first time, and the temperature that had not yet risen on the body did not make people feel hot, except that it would make people feel a little tired and unexpected, everything was so beautiful. It's just that it's not a good thing for a person who rushed to Crossbell overnight and went into the underground waterways in search of treasure before he had time to rest.

Walking down the neat streets to the central square, the thick and new architecture is still the same, and even the large clock that was once used by the association is now hung back in the middle of the square, except for the glaring and dissonant imperial flags, everything seems to be the same as before.

"Speaking of which... It seems like it's the weekend. Looking at the sparse pedestrians around, Ike suddenly remembered that this time period should have been the peak period for the flow of people to work, as a bustling metropolis, developed commerce has given birth to a large number of employees, except for weekends, it is rare to see Cross Bell who is so sparse in the morning. Perhaps it can also be added that because of the turmoil more than a year ago, the people of Crossbell, who originally liked to be lively, were a little more aware of security. And with the empire taking over Crossbell, Crossbell's business has also been hit a lot. As an autonomous prefecture as a transit point for various countries, no matter which country's goods, whether it is stolen goods or regular goods, Crossbell is all taken as ordered, and now because of the empire, many merchants who are not optimistic and hostile countries have chosen to withdraw or retreat. And because of the first governor, many black market transactions have also suffered huge losses, coupled with the military stationing and other factors, although Crossbell still seems to be peaceful and prosperous on the surface, but secretly can make sensitive people easily smell the smell of vigilance and depression. Cross Bell, who has lost his free and enterprising spirit, is so pathetic in Ike's opinion.

Running all the way down the street to the back alleys, as the former concentration area of Crossbell's black market, it has been hit quite hard after the Imperial army is stationed, and you can see closed doors and regular shops everywhere, and there are two patrolmen standing at both ends of the street patrolling the street. Although he didn't stop him, he still looked vigilant when he saw Ike enter.

"Jingle Jingle Bell~"

"Oh? Yesterday, I happened to have a rare customer coming to the door.,I didn't expect it to be at this point in time.,It seems that my divination hasn't fallen yet.。 ”

Pushing open the door of a small room, before Ike could speak, there was a shrewd voice from the depths of the house, the dim room was full of all kinds of items, some were thrown in the corner like sundries, and some were properly kept in special glass cabinets like VIPs, obviously it looked like an ordinary small shop from the outside, but in the eyes of the industry, they did not dare to underestimate the owner of this shop, but from the goods that were randomly thrown on the table with a lot of price, it was easy to see the energy of this owner.

"It's been a long time since Imelda, the last time we saw each other was two years ago, right?" Ike spoke solemnly to an old woman sitting behind a large long table at the end of the room.

"It's not been two years to be exact, and I haven't forgotten what happened to you in Crossbell." Lady Imelda had an indescribable smile on her lips, "So as the first guest of the week, what does Ike need to look for in my old woman's shop?" ”

"If you think you're a small shop, Crossbell doesn't have a store that dares to say it's big." Ike shrugged: "Also, Cross Bell has been so sluggish lately?" I was the only guest for a week. ”

"Hehe, there is a wise and martial governor who of course can't tolerate shady transactions under his nose, and I don't see those stalking rats on the streets, thanks to them, my business has dropped sharply, although there are some people who come to the bar to drink and enter the store by mistake, but they are either poor or boring guys, and I am not interested in doing business with them."

"That's why your business is cold." Ike couldn't help but roll his eyes, "Since I'm the first guest, are there any discounts?" ”

"It depends on what you want to buy." Mrs. Imelda replied slyly, "It's a pity, I can still give you a discount if you bring Xiaoling here, although you are indeed quite interesting, but I still prefer Xiaoling." ”

"That's a pity, but the opportunity is rare, so I'll bear the pain."

"Oh~ It's really arrogant, it seems that I really met a generous guest." Mrs. Imelda clapped her hands and laughed, "So little Ike, what do you want?" ”

"The current state of Crossbell." Without hesitation, Ike replied, "Including everything you know." ”

"That's a lot of money." Mrs. Imelda smacked her lips but replied without surprise: "So what is your reward?" Don't talk to me Timila, I'll kick you out~"

"What do you think of the special one-of-a-kind puppet in Rozanbelk's workshop?" Ic's eyes flickered as he looked at Lady Imelda.

"Oh? Can you convince that old stubborn? Or is there any agreement you have reached? Mrs. Imelda frowned, and asked rhetorically with a slightly surprised look in her eyes.

"This is a trade secret, madam, you only need to answer the deal...

"Or against."