Chapter 322: Midnight Dispute
Chapter 322: Midnight Dispute
The next morning.
Lindsey's essence was almost depleted.
Nowadays, he synthesized some simple items, and the essence consumed was negligible.
The reason for such excessive consumption was that he worked tirelessly, pouring all his energy into the crafting table.
In return,
Elaine's merchant space was almost filled with various stockings crafted by Lindsey.
At noon that day, Lindsey bid farewell to Elini as planned.
With the newly purchased Phoenix Grass, he left Nine Bays City, disguised himself, and joined a team heading deep into the forest.
Such swift action.
Allowed him to completely disappear from the city before any faction could react.
What Lindsey didn't know was.
On the very night he left, Hans Kes's convoy escorting Kuai Te had already arrived at the entrance of Nine Bays City to complete the entry procedures.
When Lindsey went to the Messenger Hall for news, the heavy rain had just stopped.
The messenger's information was from the previous day, based on the rain blocking the road, estimating the convoy's journey.
But now the rain had ceased.
The arrival time of the convoy at Nine Bays City was also directly shortened by a day.
If Lindsey had delayed a little more.
He might have encountered some unexpected troubles the next day.
However, at this moment, he was sitting on a boat.
Everything happening in the city was getting further and further away from him.
...
Merchant Kuai Te was a Stage Six Awakener of the Riverbank Chamber, second only to the chamber's owner in status.
The convoy chose to rest for several days in Nine Bays City.
On the one hand, two months of travel indeed required some rest.
On the other hand, it was also an opportunity to negotiate with Alquin, the representative of the Riverbank Chamber in Nine Bays City.
After all, this was also a major merchant of the Riverbank Chamber.
As expected, the matter of damaging the forest pulse was related to Alquin, and relevant issues needed to be addressed in the city.
Things progressed smoothly.
The Riverbank Chamber did not overreact, but they also did not provide further details.
Hans Kes prepared to continue escorting Kuai Te as planned, but just as the convoy was about to depart again.
An unexpected guest met with Hans Kes alone in the middle of the night.
"Lord Muen!"
The Law Enforcement Knight looked at the man who had come to see him in the middle of the night, his expression slightly surprised.
- Muleran Huen.
- The ruler of Nine Bays City, a Stage Seven Organizer.
He wore a luxurious black robe.
Although he was undoubtedly over a hundred years old, he appeared to be only in his thirties. His deep black eyes exuded an aura of authority from the soul, compelling one to kneel at the sight of him.
Due to their respective identities.
And also because of Muleran Huen's past support for the law enforcement work, Hans Kes bowed in greeting:
"What is your command for coming in the middle of the night?"
Muleran Huen smiled and replied in a gentle voice, contrasting his authoritative gaze:
"Regarding the matter of the forest pulse, I have already discussed it with the people from the Riverbank Chamber. They are willing to pay the price, but as a trade, Kuai Te also needs to be released."
Hans Kes immediately frowned:
"How can you release a prisoner without a trial?"
Seeing Hans Kes's attitude, Muleran Huen rubbed his forehead.
He was also very helpless with this kind of law enforcement knight and could only use the prepared statement:
"The people from the Riverbank Chamber have promised to give up most of the benefits of the development world. And I promise you that these benefits will be shared with everyone in the Forest Courtyard, and Kosewright can oversee it!"
Muleran Huen looked at Hans Kes meaningfully: "Just sending Kuai Te to Transcendent City for trial won't bring so many benefits. You should think more about the common people."
However, Hans Kes did not back down and asked a question about this persuasion:
"Lord Muen, you have no reason to persuade me on behalf of a merchant.
Muleran Huen's eyes darkened, and he said, "Hans Kes, you need to understand that I'm injured."
"The earth pulse of the forest is my chance to heal my wounds, and the key to it lies with the Riverbank Chamber of Commerce. This is the condition they gave me."
At this point, the Seventh Stage Organizer couldn't help but feel a little dejected.
The consecutive anomalies in the forest made him feel like the Forest Courtyard was no longer suitable for him, so he urged the entire city to enter the forest to find the item for him.
It had only been a few days.
The convoy from Lookout City arrived.
They not only brought the escorted prisoners but also the real reason for the forest anomaly—the existence of the forest's earth pulse.
If he had received the news earlier.
Muleran Huen would never have taken such a desperate gamble and issued that kind of call.
Unfortunately, it was all too late now.
Many in the city had already taken action, and changing orders so quickly would also diminish his authority.
This was like an explorer embarking on a journey, a ravager plunging into war, and a justicer following their own path.
An arrow released from the bowstring couldn't possibly retreat.
Muleran Huen sighed inwardly but truly lowered his stance, bowing to the Law Enforcement Knight before him:
"Hans Kes, this is my request to you."
"To protect this city and its people, I need to complete this transaction."
"..."
For a Seventh Stage Organizer to bow to a Sixth Stage Law Enforcement Knight was already unimaginable.
However, Hans Kes' determination remained unwavering:
"Lord Muen, the prisoners should receive a fair trial."
"The message from the Riverbank Chamber of Commerce doesn't necessarily represent the truth. The more they offer exaggerated prices to release Kuai Te, the more it shows that this man is hiding important facts."
Muleran Huen straightened up, and the anger in his eyes began to ignite:
"You bunch of stubborn fools, if everyone in the world was like you, wouldn't everything be in chaos?"
Hans Kes corrected him righteously:
"Lord Muen, the law brings order!"
Muleran Huen clenched his fists, his tone deep and solemn:
"What if it's my order?"
Hans Kes replied:
"This has nothing to do with whether it's an order or not. Kuai Te should be sent to Transcendent City to receive the trial he deserves."
Muleran Huen's anger reached its peak, and he laughed:
"Hmph!"
"So, are you going against my will?"
Hans Kes remained steadfast:
"I'm not targeting anyone; I only intend to fulfill my duty as a defender of the law."
Boom! In an instant, a terrifying pressure erupted from Muleran Huen.
He stared intently at Hans Kes, and his eyes, under the pressure, seemed to possess essence power, as if every word he spoke could shake the world, causing the surrounding space to tremble!
"Hans Kes, you must understand that I am a dictator. I am powerful enough to rule and dominate all the weak, and you are weak before me!"
Pat!
The pressure from the Seventh Stage powerhouse nearly made Hans Kes kneel.
But facing the threat of death, he remained unyielding, supporting his body with a raised longsword, and slowly, with determination, he lifted his head:
"Lord Muen, you are strong, but before the law, everyone is weak."
Muleran Huen questioned:
"Hans Kes, you know what the Law Capital is like now. Even so, are you willing to give your life for that pitiful thing?"
Hans Kes' eyes shone with determination:
"When one dedicates themselves to this path, they must defend the reality created by countless lives and souls. Past tragedies will find the right path through mistakes, and a new law will be written."
The Organizer didn't want to discuss this issue with the Law Enforcement Knight.
The anger in his eyes vanished instantly, leaving only a simple and cold question:
"No compromise?"
The Law Enforcement Knight replied:
"No surrender!"
(End of Chapter)
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