The noise outside the window made Durdu, who likes peace and quiet, frown.
He stood up and walked to the window, looked at the workers who were still constructing outside, and pursed his lips.
It is different from the embassy district which is still intact.
The mayor's office, including the entire office building, was completely destroyed by the 'Old Sir''s life-threatening blow.
"Waste Turkan!"
Durdu muttered something in a low voice.
Occupying the right time, place and people, he ended up dying together with that stubborn old guy.
It's a waste of the prince's investment.
but……
Things in the military camp were done well.
As the young emperor grew up, some guys became eager to take action.
"What a bunch of ungrateful guys."
"If it weren't for the Prince's campaign."
“West Walker is history long ago!”
"Moreover, I have enjoyed the war benefits brought by the prince, and now I want to return to the so-called orthodoxy... It is really both right and right!"
Durdu sneered.
The ambassador from Terte, the capital of West Walker, could already imagine how those guys were either angry or frightened after learning what happened at Lord's Camp.
There are quite a few of the former.
There will be more of the latter.
However, these things are not what Durdu should be concerned about.
All he cares about now is Telkan's legacy.
The fourth-level 'Corpse Whisperer' who is a 'Gravekeeper' is about to become a fifth-level 'Bone Desecrator', and Turkan, who has been among Lord's elites for 20 years, must have a considerable legacy.
For him, who is also a 'gravekeeper', the value is undoubtedly higher.
The reason why the Prince sent him to Lord was to help him advance from the third level of the Gravekeeper to the Corpse Speaker.
This is trust in him.
It is also a reward for him.
Durdu knows this very well.
Therefore, while completing the Prince's mission, he is also actively searching for Turkan's legacy.
But it’s been four days.
He investigated Turkan's residence, office, and laboratory.
Nothing.
The residence is simple and the persona of a 'good mayor' is maintained.
The office was in ruins. Although the excavation was not over, he asked some wandering souls and found nothing down there.
And the laboratory?
This is a two-story building located between Telkan's residence and office.
In order not to expose his identity, Telkan was very careful.
Every day, he would make a dummy in his residence while he was 'sleeping', and he would go to the laboratory, and would definitely return before dawn.
The prince has already investigated these matters clearly.
But in the laboratory, no.
Nothing!
Some basic experimental items are available.
But valuable?
Not at all.
"Is it a cover-up?"
"The real lab isn't there."
"Or did you leave a way out for yourself when you completed the 'Promotion Ceremony' and moved there on purpose?"
Durdu thought.
He prefers the latter.
As a third-level 'cadaver disintegrator' of the 'Grave Keeper', he knows very well that if the 'Grave Keeper' wants to improve his strength, it is impossible to leave the corpse. Whether it is experiments or rituals, they are closely related to the corpse.
When Turkan first became the mayor of Lord, he was only a third-level ‘disposer’.
In these 20 years, the other party not only successfully promoted to the fourth-level "Corpse Whisperer" of the "Gravekeeper", but was also almost promoted to the high-level "Bone Desecrator" of the "Gravekeeper".
With such a promotion speed, there must be a large and sophisticated laboratory.
There must be.
But couldn't find it.
This feeling made Durdu feel more and more irritable.
"If I were Turkan, where would I move the laboratory to leave a way out for myself?"
"First of all, for safety's sake, stay away from Lord's."
"Secondly, you can obtain a large number of corpses at will."
"In the end, it will be a place that no one expects."
Durdu thought.
By this time, the ambassador had returned to his desk.
He was holding a glass of sparkling water with lemon, mint and a lot of sugar - after becoming a 'disposer', a small amount of alcohol would not affect his thoughts at all, but Durdu is still a drink with a better taste.
.
He didn't like the fragrant but sour red wine.
And when thinking, sugar helps him think.
It's a pity that after finishing a cup of sweet and refreshing drink, Durdu's thinking has no results.
Just like a few days ago.
This made Durdu even more irritable.
Three days!
Three days left!
The prince's army is coming.
By that time, he would no longer be able to accept Turkan's legacy as calmly as he does now.
Although the acceptance of Telkan's inheritance was tacitly approved by the prince.
But acquiescence is acquiescence.
No order was given directly.
That means there is room for maneuver.
There are just loopholes that can be exploited.
And the bastard leading this army is very good at taking advantage of loopholes.
Moreover, the other party will definitely do this.
After all, if it were him, he would do the same thing.
The prince's subordinates are not so friendly.
compete?
That has always existed.
"We have to speed up."
"If I can't do it alone..."
"Then call more people."
Durdu immediately thought of Bundy, Hall and others.
Bundy and Hall are quite famous in Lord's and have hundreds of subordinates.
If it is activated, it will be much better than searching alone.
As for fending off bandits?
It doesn't matter to Durdu.
No matter how ferocious and cruel these bandits are.
He won't be harmed at all.
He was confident that he would be safe from the bandits' attack.
And the civilians attacked by bandits?
What does it have to do with him?
These civilians are no longer within the scope of his mission objectives.
What's more, when that bastard comes three days later, he must be busy!
And what is busier than suppressing bandits?
Naturally, they are a group of bandits who have gained a lot and are ready to go back to the mountains.
When he thought of the other party running like a dog in the forest, Durdu couldn't help but laugh.
When a competitor is unlucky, he is sincerely happy.
What's more, this matter can also allow him to delay time smoothly.
Simply kill two birds with one stone!
What else can you not do?
Of course, in order for Bundy and Hall to obey, he had to 'take a stand'.
Show that you can resist bandits.
Then, just show some strength.
He is very familiar with this routine.
Of course, for people like Bundy and Hall, deception?
That doesn't exist.
Because this is what it should be.
A bunch of lowlifes.
By cooperating with him, the other party has been lucky for three lifetimes.
He once again walked to the coffee table aside, where there was a small soda bottle that was sold in the Terte Department Store last month.
Beautifully made, expensive, and very in demand.
If he were not a close aide of the Prince, there would be no way he could have obtained this small soda bottle.
He even used the prince's connections a little bit to get it.
As for what it cost him two months of salary?
When he drank the sweet sparkling water, Durdu felt that everything was worth it.
He picked up the sparkling water with sugar, fresh lemon slices and mint, and drank it in one gulp.
Someone recommended honey to him.
However, Durdu prefers sugar to honey.
Because the sweetness of sugar is more obvious.
After putting the cup away, Durdu planned to leave his bedroom.
sleep?
As a third-level "Gravekeeper", although the "Corpse Interpreter" is not like the second-level "Night Watcher", the need for sleep begins to decrease after the beginning of the "Night Watcher", but it does not matter if you stay up late.
And just when Durdu was about to leave, the door rang——
Boom, boom.
First one, then two.
This is the agreement between Durdu and his entourage.
Proof that there are no dangers.
"Your Excellency, Mr. Tanier paid a sudden visit..."
"Invite him in."
When the entourage lengthened his tone, Durdu agreed directly.
Different from low-class people like Bundy and Hall.
As a 'mysterious person', Taniel can be taken seriously by Durdu.
After all, they are the same kind of people.
Especially after learning that Taniel was a 'pharmacist' and a teacher at Deer Academy, Durdu hinted more than once that Taniel could have a further discussion.
The former is enough for the camp he belongs to to receive considerable assistance - not the big camp where Prince Ruitai belongs, but the small camp below, the camp of the allies who have interests tied to him.
You know, there is no 'pharmacist' in his small camp.
And the latter?
That is what the Prince values.
You must know that Deer Academy has high-level professionals.
The Prince has wooed Deer Academy more than once.
But there was no news from them all.
It would be great if Deer Academy's own teachers could serve as pathfinders.
Therefore, Durdu lowered his body and approached Taniel.
It's a pity that Tanier pretended to be stupid.
Completely ignored what he meant.
Originally, Durdudu planned to 'visit' Taniel again before the matter was over.
Unexpectedly, Taniel had already figured it out himself.
Maybe it’s the beginning of good luck!
Durdu thought so.
Then, he quietly waited for Taniel's arrival.
About two minutes later, an attendant in a black suit opened the door and made an inviting gesture inward.
Taniel walked in.
Looking at Taniel, whose clothes were wrinkled and stained with stains and blood, Durdu smiled.
He seemed to have guessed why Taniel came.
Immediately, the ambassador leaned back in his chair, feeling relaxed.
It was the first time for Taniel to meet the ambassador in front of him.
The previous meetings were all indirect.
Looking at the other party's pale face, there was also the smell of blood that was so strong that even perfume could not completely cover it up.
Taniel frowned.
The third-level ‘Corpse Disposer’ of the ‘Grave Keeper’?
Relying on the systematic 'mysterious knowledge' of Deer Academy, Taniel made a quick judgment.
The 'gravekeeper' has to deal with corpses from the beginning.
But at the first and second levels, it will not be stained with the smell of blood.
Only when you reach the third level of 'Corpse Dissector' will you be contaminated with a large amount of lingering blood smell from the dissection of corpses.
As for the higher level four or five?
If the opponent was at level five, it would be impossible for him to appear in Lorde.
Level 4 is also impossible.
If the opponent was a fourth-level 'Corpse Whisperer', he would have found Turkan's legacy long ago, instead of just running back and forth like a headless fly these days.
"Good evening, Lord Turdu."
Thinking in his heart, Taniel greeted the ambassador in front of him.
"Good evening, Mr. Tanier."
When he discovered that Taniel must have encountered some trouble and came to him for help, Durdu's eagerness a moment ago turned into a nonchalant attitude.
There is a difference between active and passive.
When you take the initiative.
Everything will be different.
You will be able to handle the opponent with ease.
and,
Can get more.
Taniel looked at Durdu, who was sitting in the chair, almost looking at him through his nostrils, and scratched his head in embarrassment.
However, he didn't speak.
At this time, Durdu spoke.
"Mr. Tanier, there is nothing to be embarrassed about."
"You're in trouble."
"Talk to me."
"Maybe I can help you."
Durdu said this.
This is not a friendly gesture.
But full of arrogance.
It's full of condescending attitude.
Taniel showed a just right smile and responded to Durdu.
"certainly."
"I did run into some trouble."
"Otherwise I wouldn't be here."
Taniel said.
"Well, tell me."
Durdu, who was leaning in the chair, stretched out his right arm and knocked on the table with his hand. When the sound of the tabletop echoed in the room, the other party said the second half of the sentence.
"Let me hear what it is."
alms.
It's as if after seeing a beggar and throwing down a copper gram, he felt that the beggar should be grateful to him.
Taniel dislikes such people.
In his past life, once he met such people.
He would just say something stupid silently, then turn around and leave.
Not today.
His cooperation.
Thinking of his friend's expectations, Taniel took a deep breath and said this.
"I was kidnapped by those bandits."
"Although I escaped by chance, those bandits will never give up."
Taniel said half-truthfully.
"Those bandits?"
"You're brave enough."
"Mr. Tanier, you can stay in the embassy district temporarily. Believe me, they won't come here, and they don't dare to come here - of course, it's just for the time being. You'll have to find a way by yourself after dawn."
Durdu suddenly realized and said with a smile.
"What? Dawn?"
"This...I..."
Taniel panicked.
Looking at Taniel with this appearance, Durdu felt the slightest satisfaction.
"There's nothing we can do about it."
"There are so many bandits, no one knows who is hiding among them."
"Mr. Tanier, I asked you to stay until dawn because I understood what you had done for Lord, so I was willing to take the risk."
"Although I admire your behavior of walking with heroes, I am just a bystander."
Durdu continued.
He emphasized the pronunciation of the words "hero" and "bystander".
After enduring the other party's pretense, Taniel took a deep breath.
This time, there's no hiding.
It was as if he had made up his mind.
"I am a bystander, you can't help me."
"What if I want to join your team?"
"I can sign an employment agreement and become your attendant."
