Chapter 7: Shadows
The three demons wreaked havoc in the city, killing forty-six inhabitants and wounding seventy-two, including thirteen of the city's defenders. This is the biggest damage that Red Light City has suffered in two years, and the impact is great.
After the destruction of the demons, the protection of Red Light City has become tighter, and almost every moment, there is a small team of guards patrolling all over the city to maintain order in the city. At the same time, the city lord also sent people to secretly investigate the origin of the demons.
As the highest-ranking family among the injured residents, the Disteni family naturally had someone come to "condole" and give corresponding compensation. In charge of this is none other than the captain of the city defenders who "saved" Sutum's life, Ugir.
Of course, Ugir did not come empty-handed, he also brought the offerings that belonged to the Istini family before: twenty bronze shield coins, three general medicinal materials, one hundred and twenty catties of food to store, and several additional potions with the equivalent effects of "blood tonic" and "healing" allocated by the city lord.
These materials are equivalent to the hard work of ordinary residents in the city for half a year to accumulate.
When accepting these things, Sutum even faintly glimpsed the greed and reluctance hidden in Ugir's eyes.
"Thank you Captain Ugir this time, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have died at the hands of the demons. ”
Sutum smiled and thanked him.
When dealing with the demons, he sensed that this guy was one of the few powerful people hidden in the shadows, and he was also malicious to himself. But on the surface, it was this guy who saved himself.
"Hehe, this is the dereliction of duty of the city defenders, Lord Sutum said this, but it makes us uneasy, it is better that you are okay. ”
Ugir responded with a fake humility, and a cold light flashed in Sutum's eyes as he called Sutum "Lord".
In this era, only a few people can be called "adults" and have surnames that can be passed down. Among them, the prophets, and their descendants, have exactly this qualification.
In Ugil's opinion, Sutum is not worthy of the status of "adult", but it is a pity that he has a good background.
The two of them were talking about unnutritious things in their hearts, and they heard that Ba Du, who was guarding next to them, was about to fall asleep. In the end, Ugir finally couldn't help but speak:
"Lord Sutum, in fact, this time I came, and the contemptible people have something to ask for. ”
"Oh, if there is anything to say, for your life-saving grace, I will never be stingy if I can do it. ”
Sutum brace himself and is he finally baring his fangs?
Ugir deliberately showed a look of hesitation and struggle on his face, and said, "Lord Sutum is a descendant of the Four Prophets, I wonder if you have ever drunk the [Fmir Soup] that can unlock the potential of people?"
"I see, is that what this guy is for?"
When Sutum heard this, his heart suddenly changed, and he said quietly: "As we all know, the four prophet families have the inheritance of this potion, and of course I have drunk it. ”
The slightly older families in the Redlight City know that there is nothing to hide.
"Have you ever awakened an ability?"
Ugir asked.
Sutum smiled bitterly: "Naturally not, if you awaken your ability and become a prophet, you won't be forced to be so embarrassed by the demons." ”
Ugir looked regretful and said, "It's a pity, in addition to talent, the awakening ability also depends on luck. Adults may have been a little unlucky. ”
After a pause, he said: "Since this decoction is useless to you, can you copy this prescription to the contemptible person, no matter what you ask for it, Lord Sutum, the contemptible person will do his best to meet ......"
Before he finished speaking, Ba Leng shouted, who heard his intentions next to him: "Presumptuous, you are so bold, you dare to covet the master's formula." ”
Ba has always been loyal, and when he saw Ugir's insulting words, his anger was blazing, and if he hadn't seen Sutum's calm face, he would have been unable to help but do it.
Owned by the descendants of the Prophet, it is a secret lineage, and if you know that someone leaks it to people outside the family, you may be hated by other prophets.
If Sutum had leaked the prescription to Ugil, perhaps the next day, the Disterni family would have been removed from the city lord's name.
In an instant, Sutum's face was expressionless: "Captain Ugil, do you know what the consequences will be?"
Ugir looked confident: "I don't say it, you don't say it, who can know?"
Sutum shook his head and refused on the spot: "I'm sorry, this matter is not my own business, it is a matter of the family, and it is impossible." ”
"Huh. Ugir sneered, "Family, with all due respect, how long can the Istney family last?" The elders can't stand the fact that the Istney family has been enjoying the offerings for a long time, if you refuse, maybe there will be no offerings next time." Without the offerings, the Disteni family could still exist?"
"Elders, I'm afraid only your family has this idea. I heard that your father Ursol is in charge of some of the finances of the Red Light City, and this time it took so long for the Disterny family to send the offerings, most likely because of your father's obstruction. ”
"If it weren't for this demon attack, it would have been too big, and I just happened to run into it, which attracted the attention of the city lord. Your father must have taken the opportunity to swallow the supplies. These things are nothing to the Finn family, but they are a lot of wealth for you who are only a little stronger than ordinary families. ”
Sutum sneered.
When Ba heard Sutum's analysis, his face turned red with anger, and it turned out that this guy's father had done something. His body trembled slightly, and he was about to make a move on Ugir, but Sutum grabbed him and endured it again.
Ugir himself is strong, coupled with the mysterious cross sword in his hand, when it comes to fighting, Ba does not have an advantage.
At this time, Ugir was also enraged, and shouted loudly:
"Ordinary family, our family has been a city defender for several generations, and how many residents have protected it took for my father to become an elder in the city and gain a little status. It's a pity that he is not a prophet, he cannot pass on his surname, establish a family, and he will not get any glory. It's ridiculous that a parasite like you, just with a good background, can be called an 'adult', and easily get [Vermir Soup] that can stimulate the potential of the human body. ”
"But waste is waste after all, and with the best potions, you still can't become a prophet, just a mortal. Hmph, if I get the prescription and awaken the ability to become a prophet, then I can get a surname, build a family, control a city, achieve brilliant achievements, and maybe even be promoted to an immortal angel, but I don't know how many times stronger than a waste parasite like you. ”
"You're just wishful thinking. Although [Vermere Soup] has some effects, it is also limited in the improvement of people. ”
Seeing his crazy face, Sutum said in his heart: "If the Finn family knows, the two fathers and sons of Ugir will not end well." ”
After all, Ugir did not become a prophet, and he did not dare to deal openly with the Istneys. Sutum did not want to entangle himself with Ugir, who had fallen into madness, so he said:
"Ba, Captain Ugir is not in good spirits, I'm afraid he needs more rest, you can send him out. ”
An expulsion order was issued directly.
Ugir was also a little sober at this time, thinking of the state just now, he was annoyed and angry, and he was also extremely unwilling, and threatened: "Lord Sutum, today's demon didn't hurt you, but it's a pity that you will have such good luck next time." He is not wise that is not wise for himself. ”
"Ba, send-off!"
Ugir took two steps and said, "This demon has attacked you for no reason, is there anything on you that belongs to the devil? ”
"Sutum, 'Your Excellency', I'll give you a few more days to think about it. ”
Ugir bit the word "adult" with a hideous face, and then slammed the door and left.
He didn't know that he had guessed part of the truth by chance, Sutum was not in collusion with the devil, but half a demon himself.
For the first time, Sutum had a strong murderous intent in his heart, and he had the urge to destroy the corpse.
As if sensing Sutum's thoughts, Ba asked with some grievances beside him: "Master, why did you stop me just now, otherwise I would beat him up and give you anger." ”
"You don't necessarily beat him. ”
"No way, he's strong, but he's a little worse than me. ”
Ba was clearly not convinced.
"So, what about the sword in his hand?"
“......”
Ba stopped talking. In the battle with the demons, Ba had seen the power of that cross sword, and if he really used that sword, Ba would definitely not be Ugir's opponent.
Sutum patted him on the shoulder and said, "Ba, you go back and check the origin of his sword, this kind of treasure, even the city lord may not have it, and this Ugir doesn't know how to get it." ”
After being silent for a while, he whispered, "Ba, did you sense my power?"
During this time, he did not deliberately conceal the demonic power in his body, and Ba has been guarding by his side, with Ba's perception of the demon in the afternoon, it is absolutely impossible not to detect Sutum's power.
Ba nodded, suddenly showed a simple smile, and said: "Ba is the house slave of the Istoni family, and he is the master's guard. The master is everything in Ba, no matter what becomes, the master is the master. ”
"It's a pity that your master has even changed his soul. ”
Sutum wanted to say this, but he just sighed, and a warmth arose in his heart:
"Does this guy know that I've become a demon? ”
Sutum closed his eyes and straightened his mind again. The two fathers and sons of Ugir are just for [Vermir Soup], and the origin of the Beast Book and the Demon Man has nothing to do with them, but these two are also troublesome in the future. So, who gave "yourself" the Hidebook, and then created the demons, and lured them over?
Sutum could imagine that the demon maker would probably set a trap for himself again in the near future.
The memory of the hateful body is incomplete, and he has not obtained the memory of the Demon Beast Book at all, otherwise there will be clues to query.
Suddenly, Sutum thought of the smell of the demon that he had smelled before, and maybe he could use this smell to find out the source of the demon man.
At this thought, he already had a decision in his mind.