Chapter 433: Crimson Robe and Azure Robe
Chapter 433: Crimson Robe and Azure Robe
What?
The Kuwait Family's Miss has gone missing!
Upon hearing this news, the first thing Lindsey thought of was Anthony, whom he hadn't seen for most of the day.
Anthony had been encouraged by Lindsey and Vala.
Now, he was brimming with enthusiasm, embarking on his journey of love once again.
Perhaps Anthony had found the Kuwait Family's Miss, and in a moment of passion, they had chosen to elope?
No, that couldn't be possible.
Lindsey quickly dismissed this idea.
Anthony was just an ordinary person.
In such a short time, and without any external help, it was impossible for him to elope, let alone even find his lover.
The situation didn't add up.
Lindsey stood up and walked over to Vala.
In a calm and measured tone, he recounted yesterday's events:
"We did indeed visit the Kuwait Family yesterday."
"But we didn't see Kuwait himself, and we have no idea where his daughter is. If you really want to find the missing person, it would be best not to waste your time on us."
The man who had come to question them paid no heed to this. He simply confirmed:
"So, you admit to it?"
Lindsey replied in a deep voice:
"We haven't admitted to any crimes."
"Moreover, if you want to take us for questioning, you need to provide evidence. I imagine that during the Art Festival, Thousand Sails City might use some baseless charges to persecute visitors from other worlds, right?"
Mentioning the Art Festival, the man's eyes flickered with a hint of hesitation.
This was quickly replaced by anger:
"A nobody from some backwater and a remnant of the Black Tide."
"You think you can get away with lying about something like this!"
It was clear that the man had no intention of letting Lindsey and Vala off.
Lindsey, of course, had no intention of taking the fall for someone else.
Seeing the situation, he sighed inwardly and began to consider the weapons in his bag.
Thousand Sails City lived up to its reputation as a World Capital.
The five enforcers before him were all Awakened, and their abilities were around the fifth stage.
One-on-one, Lindsey could handle them easily.
But taking on five at once would be a different story.
And even if he defeated them, the real trouble would still be waiting.
—How to escape this city?
If this matter involved Awakened Ones of the sixth stage or higher, even with his many abilities, Lindsey couldn't guarantee a safe retreat.
Thousand Sails City was a city with Eighth Stage Awakened Ones.
By some standards, the Eighth Stage Artists here could be considered creators.
What a hellishly difficult dungeon this is!
At the same time, Vala sensed Lindsey's mood.
The girl silently took a step back, creating space for the impending battle.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
At that moment, an impatient voice sounded from outside.
Three more men rushed into the restaurant, their expressions tense and anxious.
The leader, upon seeing the Awakened Ones surrounding Lindsey and Vala, immediately spoke up:
"Savat, what are you doing to these two?"
The man in front of Lindsey did not back down:
"Lu Ying, this is none of your business!"
"The Kuwait Family's Miss went missing last night, and these two are the biggest suspects!"
The man named Lu Ying immediately asked:
"If you're going to take them away, you should have evidence, right?"
Savat did not answer directly but countered with a question:
"What do you mean, are you going to stand up for these two?"
Lu Ying's tone was serious:
"Even if you want to arrest them, it's best to first understand who you are dealing with."
"..."
The two men from the Art Association stood off against each other in the restaurant, while Lindsey and Vala were instead on the sidelines.
Seeing the situation, Lindsey carefully observed the two groups.
Thousand Sails City was managed by the Art Association.
These people were all wearing uniforms of the Art Association staff.
It was a silk-like fabric, shaped like a scholarly robe, but with a simpler neckline.
The only difference was the color of their clothing—one group wore red, the other blue, a stark contrast.
Lindsey took a step back and whispered to Vala behind him:
"What's going on here?"
Vala whispered back:
"Those in red robes generally handle ceremonies and awarding rewards; those in blue robes are the city's art police, responsible for the dirty and exhausting tasks."
Awarding rewards...
Lindsey pondered this, while the two men in red and blue continued to stare at each other.
Savat, in the blue robe, asked:
"If you know something, then explain it to me clearly. The Kuwait Family is part of the White Star Clan!"
Lu Ying, in the red robe, replied:
"The two on the fishing ship were attacked by Fallen Artists, and they managed to save everyone."
"Do you now understand who you are surrounding?"
"..."
Savat was silent for a moment before he asked:
"So you came here to reward their deeds?"
Lu Ying responded:
"Thousand Sails City cannot neglect such meritorious individuals who have thwarted Fallen Artists."
He slightly emphasized his words:
"Savat, your two 'suspects' have saved many people from the hands of Fallen Artists."
"..."
Some things didn't need to be said out loud.
People within the Art Association could understand.
The implication of Lu Ying's emphasized words was a reminder to Savat that Lindsey and the others had rescued individuals of considerable importance from the fishing ship.
Thus, even though the matter involved the Kuwait Family's young lady, they couldn't be too harsh, or they would invite trouble themselves.
"Alright, I understand."
Savat sighed, then turned back to look at Lindsey and the others:
"Since that's the case, you still need to come with me this morning to explain yesterday's events."
"And before this matter is resolved, you must ensure that you do not leave the Art Association's supervision, agreed?"
Savat's tone had softened.
Lu Ying, standing to the side, smiled and reassured the two:
"Please rest assured, both of you."
"On the Art Association's honor, I guarantee you will not be treated unfairly!"
"Moreover, your heroic act of saving an entire ship of people is recognized by Thousand Sails City. Your rewards will be delivered within three days."
The matter should have ended there.
But Lindsey, sensing a change in his task list, suddenly spoke up:
"Both of you, I also want to clear my name."
"Although I have no outstanding achievements in the arts, I am quite skilled at uncovering hidden information."
"Would you mind if I helped you?"
(End of Chapter)
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