Wizard: Surviving in the Steam Age with Points for Demon Hunter

Chapter 97 Add some points to me!

"I'm very happy that an investigator with outstanding abilities has come to Serres Manor..."

Syam put his hands and fingers on his stomach, wearing only a black high-necked shirt with the Seres family crest in gold pattern on the collar - sailboat, shield and lightning.

Remember the motto of their family - walk through the storm, persevere, and be fearless.

It can be seen that this is a very aggressive family.

Wei En thought silently while taking out a pen and paper, "If you don't mind, can I take notes?"

"Please," Syam looked at him calmly, the wrinkles on his old face remained motionless, "Where should I start?"

"Well, let's start with the Black Pearl." Wei En thought for a while and said, "You should know that they were the ones who attacked your manor last time, right?"

"Black Pearl...we've known each other for a long time." Saiyam's slightly cloudy eyes gradually brightened.

"They are the emperors of the Kordo Sea, the nightmares of countless people."

"From the city-state of Custer to Ahmed in the northern continent, and then to Mchilo in the southern continent, almost all ships have to hand over 20.00% of their cargo to them."

Wei En froze for a moment, "All 20.00%?"

This is not 20.00% of the income, but according to the ship's cargo—that is to say, the Black Pearl gets the cargo for nothing without paying anything.

As long as you resell it, the profit will be five times or ten times the increase.

"But that's the old rule,"

There was a hint of coldness in Saiyam's eyes, "Now they are even more outrageous. In order to save ships and manpower, they actually asked us to convert the goods into gold pounds."

"It's equivalent to saying that before our ship leaves the port, the cost of all the goods will be doubled directly."

"Based on five times the profit?"

"Most of the goods are, and a small part, such as metal minerals, are charged at ten times the cost price."

Wayne is direct, good guy, is it so scary?
In the past, it was better to block the way to rob and then sell it, but now it’s good, I don’t even bother to do it, and I just start taking money in sacks...

"So, you... um, got into a conflict with them?"

The corners of Syam's mouth turned up slightly, his expression full of disdain, "Since last month, all ships belonging to the Seres family have stopped turning over the Black Pearl."

"Isabello, that idiot who only knows how to count money while lying on gold pounds, thinks that enough force can rampage in the Cordo Sea. This time, I will overturn his Black Pearl!"

It was so,
When Wei En came back to his senses, there was still the entanglement of maritime interests, "So this was the reason why the Black Pearl sacked Port Basil a few days ago?"

"It is, but before that, we had already prepared, and we didn't suffer too much loss."

"you?"

"All families that own ships in the Custer city-state!"

No wonder he dared to resist, it turned out that there was an entire city-state behind him.

But this has nothing to do with the case, Wei En asked bluntly: "Then do you think it is possible that Master Ruget's death was their revenge?"

"Impossible." Syam immediately denied without thinking, "Although I don't want to admit it, Isabello will never bring things at sea to land."

"I'm afraid this is the only thing he knows correctly in his mind full of poop."

Wei En was a little surprised, he didn't expect the sea emperor to have such a bottom line of principle.

"Then how do you explain the appearance of Tiki and Erno? Or is their target the statue of the god?"

"That's why I invited you here." Syam glanced at him and said dissatisfiedly, "Mr. Young Investigator, 100 gold pounds is enough to buy 100 high-quality maids."

"..."

Grandet, Zhou Papi, Huang Shiren...

At this moment, many classic images of stinginess passed through Wayne's mind. Is it possible that the case involving the Black Pearl only offered a commission fee of 100 gold pounds?

no matter what
"Then the second question, regarding Master Rugett's theft of the idol..."

"Equally impossible!"

Saiyam raised his hand to interrupt him, and the expression on his face changed from dissatisfaction to displeasure, "Even if all the clues point to him, I don't believe he would do such a thing."

"Oh?"

"For our Seres family, that statue represents the blessing of our ancestors. It doesn't have any special abilities, such things..."

Even though he didn't finish speaking, Wayne already knew what he meant.

In this deformed and twisted world, the word "antique" refers only to those era relics, most of which have special powers.

Therefore, for those ordinary and old things, their unified name is "old things", which probably means old and useless things.

Thinking of this, Wei En put away the parchment, opened the box he carried with him, and took out "Potion No. 1". "I wonder if you would mind waking up Master Rugert? I have a few questions I want to ask him."

"By the way... you can also talk to him?"

Syam's face turned completely cold, and his whole body exuded a menacing aura, like a poisonous snake that might attack at any time, staring at "No. 1 potion" - the spirit-calling potion.

Wei En remained unmoved. Whether it was for the investigation of the truth or for the 25 gold pounds that were about to be obtained, it was necessary to use the spirit-calling potion on Rugert, the client.

Otherwise, he can only break through the name "Vazquez" to see if he can dig out more secrets.

But what will happen if you do that—just look at Collins Vazquez, who is still respectfully guarding the door, it is tantamount to setting yourself on fire.

"The wizards of the ghost school always like to profane and play with the dead."

Wei En raised his eyebrows, let's talk about it, don't scold people.

Forget about profanity, is the word "play" appropriate to use here?

"Let's do it. Just in time, I also want to ask Ruget." Saiyam almost used all his strength to finish this sentence calmly.

"it is good……"

When, when.

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

"Sir, do you need to let Master Ramiro over?"

Collins?
Wei En looked at Syam calmly, seeing him refuse without changing his expression: "No."

"Okay, sir."

【You are targeted by Collins Vazquez's killing intent.Evaluation: Mice like to hide in the hole to spy on the outside world, which is not a good habit.Reward: Survival Points +2. 】

Oh?
It seems that the old butler's mood is not as calm as his tone shows.

But in this way, Wayne was a little more confident.

It's good to have emotions, and the more emotions you have, it means that you can get some useful information by waking up Master Rugett.

"let's start."

"it is good."

Wayne walked to the bedside, opened the spirit-calling potion and stuffed it into Lugert's mouth. Is this how it should be used?
And Saiyam also came to the side, holding a ring with his fingers and caressing it a few times from time to time.

Before the two of them had to wait long, a black light lit up from Luget's mouth.Immediately afterwards, the black light spread out to form countless small and weak lights, which shuttled through his body.

Immediately afterwards, a slightly blurred phantom slowly separated from his body and floated in mid-air—it was Ruget's soul impressively.

"Father, father?"

Luget looked around blankly, then looked down at his body, "I, what's wrong with me?"

"You are already dead."

"I, am I dead?"

"That's right, you idiot!" There was anger in Saiyam's voice, "I have said long ago that strength does not represent a person's ability, wisdom does."

Wayne: "..."

Is now the time to preach?

"I, yes, I was killed..." Lugert murmured: "Sure enough, I was fooled."

Saiyam hummed: "Tell me, what happened? Did you take that statue?"

Wayne couldn't help but glance at him, "Hey, old gentleman, you stole my line - let me tell you, even if one penny is missing from 100 gold pounds, don't even think about deducting the money."

"Sir, time is limited, please pay attention."

"Say!"

Rugett showed a look of sadness on his face, and sat on his own body, "I'm sorry father, I did take the statue. But... it's the second brother, he asked me to take it."

"Genrich?"

As expected, Wei En was right and said that there was something wrong with the person he met at Krims Cathedral that day, and that he was really causing trouble.

"Well, the second brother told me that someone paid a high price to buy that statue, and asked me to take it out secretly. After selling the money, I can change it back to a fake one, so that no one will find out..."

"Stupid!" Saiyam looked at him angrily, "Don't you think about why he came to you instead of doing it himself?"

Rugert smiled wryly, "He said that the family business is in crisis and needs this money, and as a member of the family, I should contribute."

"And you also told us that there is nothing special about that idol, that's why I took it away..."

"Didn't I tell you a long time ago that your mission is to look after this place? Your brother and I are responsible for matters at sea!" Saiyam became even more angry.

Wei En understood that it turned out that Master Rugett wanted to sell the idol for gold pounds to support the family's business... The intention was good, but his IQ was worrying.

"and then?"

"Then I brought the statue out. Who knew that as soon as I left that room, I would..."

"Just what?"

"I don't know how to describe it, it's just that I know everything I do, but it's not a state that I can control..."

"manipulate?"

Wei En and Saiyam looked at each other, this was obviously caused by the mysterious side ability.

"Yeah, it was like being manipulated, and it was like that for a few days after that. Until that day, I was sitting in that chair over there."

Speaking of this, Lugett showed a fearful expression on his illusory face, "A lot of people came out from behind and abused me for a long time, and the last one named Tiki..."

"I remember his original words were, 'This time I just collected some interest from your Seres family, we are Basques'. Before I finished speaking, the man next to me stabbed me in the chest with a sword..."

Well, finally got to the point.

Wei En was shocked, "Vazquez?"

"What Vazquez people?" Syam's eyes flickered slightly, "I see, they were hired by Basques to kill you, so it doesn't look like Isabello's style."

"Basque?" Lugett was obviously taken aback, glanced at Wayne, nodded and said, "It should be."

"..."

The corner of Wei En's mouth twitched, you two obviously took me for a fool.

"Where's the statue?" Syam ignored him and continued to ask, "Who did the statue go to?"

"Second brother... I remember very clearly, I just left it to him."

"Genrich!"

Saiyam punched the bed, "You bastard, how dare he? How dare he do such a thing?"

"Father, I'm sorry." Ruget's figure at this time was even more illusory, as if a wisp of smoke might dissipate at any time.

Wayne seized the last moment and asked, "Master Rugert, during the time you were being manipulated, did you have any contact with anyone other than Genrich?"

"In other words, who often comes to see you? Tell me quickly."

"Huh?" Ruget's remorse stopped, he looked at him and said, "There are quite a few, butler Collins, mother, third brother, and a few maids..."

"And the maid?"

"Well, I was manipulated to be with them, all, all that..."

Wayne: "..."

Are you sure this works?

Such a spell can still control such tiny details? ?

"Shame! You are simply a shame to our Seres family! Damn it, they dare to humiliate us like this, I will sink them into the sea, definitely!"

Hearing this, Syam's furious roar was extremely penetrating, and his two hands even slammed on Luget...'s corpse.

Rugert looked at him with a sad face, "Father..."

"Collins, go get Guernrich, and whatever he's doing, bring him to me immediately, immediately!"

"Yes, sir."

Hearing the sound of Collins leaving quickly outside, Wayne glanced at the prompts on the panel.

[You are targeted by Collins Vazquez's killing intent.Evaluation: Be careful, the mouse is about to come out of the hole.Reward: Survival Points +3. 】

Tsk, the murderous intention is even stronger.

"What about others? Did anyone behave abnormally after meeting? For example, they had weird expressions or said some incomprehensible words?"

Syam's face stagnated with anger, "Are you the one who suspects manipulating him, right beside him?"

"There is such a suspicion."

Wei En is also preconceived. Since the panel has already pointed out that there is a problem with the butler Collins, he can only find a way to lead the direction to this person.

When Lugert heard his question, he lowered his head and thought for a moment, "There was a person who said something strange..."

"Who? Said what?"

"Steward Collins, I heard him say 'For the Great Dawn'."

Syam gasped, "Dawn? Damn, are you sure?"

"Yeah," Ruger nodded, "that's exactly what he said."

Wei En understood. Now he finally knew who placed the power of Dawn's Faith here.

But do the Vazquez also believe in the dawn?
Or does it mean that there is some other profound meaning in putting something like this here?
"Collins!" Syam's face was completely cold, "I didn't expect that the servant who had been raising for decades would actually betray him. I..."

"not good!"

Both Wayne and Syam realized at the same time, since Collins and Genrich both had problems, then the two of them came together...

"Sir, it seems you have to make a decision."

Saiyam did not speak, but took out a necklace from his arms and pressed it. His face was cold and he said, "I never thought that those people have already come to the Seres family."

"Who? That Mr. Basque you speak of?"

Wei En watched his movements, stepped back to Tina, and asked.

"You seem to know something?"

"I investigated some files. The captain of the first team of the Black Pearl who attacked here last time was named Tiki Vazquez."

Syam glanced at him, "What else?"

"No, that's all I know. But I think that with the current situation of the Basques, they won't be bored enough to attack a young noble."

Wei En shook his head and said, "The most important thing is that they didn't rob this place..."

"This matter is over, Mr. Investigator. The following matters have nothing to do with you or the Secret Investigation Department. I hope you will not do unnecessary things."

"That sounds familiar..."

I remember that Butler Collins said the same thing last time.

"I will pay an additional 100 gold pounds on top of the original commission fee."

"100?"

That's just a little bit. Compared with the old butler, this old knight is really stingy.

Just as Wei En was about to ask for some benefits, he heard countless chaotic footsteps from his sensitive perception.

"Sir, did you call the guard?"

"Ok?"

Saiyam also noticed the sound outside, and his face changed slightly, "No, I told Ramiro to come over... Damn it, they actually did it to this extent! Quick, follow me!"

As he said that, he didn't care about Lugett who hadn't dissipated on the bed, and ran towards the door with a vigorous figure.

Rugert also noticed their appearance, and finally shouted: "Father, I'm sorry. I, I just wanted to help you, I didn't mean to..."

"My condolences, I wish you a happy life in another world."

Wei En glanced back at him, then pulled the white-haired girl to follow, "Follow closely, Tina."

"Tina, I know."

After leaving the bedroom, Saiyam ran towards the end of the corridor.

Wei En followed closely and pressed the alarm.

Help, help... Sister Lacey, it's urgent, come and help me.

If it's just Collins alone, the point is that Erno didn't die last time, so I'm afraid he has already joined the old housekeeper.

In addition to these guards, as well as the Genliher who has not yet shown up...he had no choice but to escape with the old knight first.

Soon, Saiyam took him to a place that looked like a utility room. He quickly took off the lampstand on the wall, and saw that the cabinet on the wall moved away, revealing a dark hole.

"This is where?"

"A secret passage leading to other places."

At this time, a roar came from outside, "Collins, what are you going to do?!"

"Is it Ramiro? It seems that they have already made a move."

The body that got into Syam paused, and a trace of unbearableness flashed across his face, "Let's go, let's escape first."

Wayne is so good that even a father doesn't care about his son's life. As a ruthless money-making machine, he is even less likely to react.

However, it can also be seen from this point that the old jazz is a very decisive and life-saving person.

"Over there, follow me!"

At this time, those people outside had also discovered their escape.

"Walk."

Syam gritted his teeth and went straight into the hole, and Wei En quickly followed with Tina.

"Sir, you don't have any back-up preparations? Knowing that there are enemies staring at you, how did you end up in such a situation?"

"Hmph, no matter how good the arrangement is, it will be useless once a traitor appears."

That's because there aren't enough arrangements...

However, Wayne chose not to say this, lest the old Jazz would be provoked again.

Within a few days, two sons died, and one of them was determined to be a traitor, and the others might want to die at this time.

As the two entered, Syam blocked the entrance of the cave, "Come on, Collins knows this secret passage, we don't have much time."

"...You really have no reservations."

Saying that, the two of them ran along the secret path and went deeper.

Wei En only felt that the construction of this secret road was very strange. Generally speaking, such things were used for emergency refuge, and they also led to the outside of the manor.

But what happens all the way down?
"Mr. Saiyam, don't run away, you can't escape-"

At this time, Collins' voice came from behind, "And that Mr. Investigator, it's all because of you that we completely destroyed our plan."

"Originally our plan was to quietly take over Seres Manor and replace them..."

"Collins, he's mine!"

Sir, Erno really followed.

Wei En really wanted to scold Syam in front, your house was taken over by thieves, and you didn't even know it, isn't it too useless?
"You two, I advise you not to continue coming. I have notified the city-state's secret dispatch department. I'm afraid they have brought people over now. When the time comes, you will definitely not be able to escape."

That's what I said, but at this moment, Wei En wished he could grow two more legs.

At this time, not only could he not keep up with Syam in front, but Collins and Erno behind him were also much faster than him.

"Before that, you will definitely die...!" Erno said coldly: "For Tiki!"

[You are targeted by Erno Vazquez's killing intent.Evaluation: If you choose hard steel, I respect you for being a man, and I will definitely burn incense paper for you next year.Reward: Survival Points +3. 】

The gods are so fragrant, you don’t have a heart for the panel?
Wei En knew that the two behind him were determined to kill him, but now he couldn't deal with the two captains at all... No, that Collins might be stronger.

"It's almost here, keep up with speed."

When Syam's voice came from the front, he was overjoyed, "Okay, I..."

At this time, a red prompt message flashed on the panel.

[You stepped into the place where the beliefs of unknown existence are stored, because your spiritual level is greater than 40... Evaluation: Do you feel familiar?Special rewards: +5 survival points, +1 toughness level, +1 spiritual level. 】

fuck,
Let’s talk about why this secret road keeps running downwards. The original destination is—the city that never sleeps?

Then he should be on the third floor now?
"Die!"

Whoosh.

Wei En didn't have time to think about it, and immediately pulled Tina to run away when he heard the voice behind him.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a tentacle full of green slime bombarding the secret passage, crushing a piece of gravel, and the liquid also corroded the ground wall with pits and depressions.

"Tina, angry."

The white-haired girl was blown by the dust raised by the attack, and a red light flashed in her empty eyes.

Wei En quickly picked her up and continued to run away, "Soon, soon we will be saved."

He didn't dare to let this little ancestor be stimulated, not to mention the terrifying calamity power in this person, the clown doll in her hand alone could destroy the entire city-state.

no solution anymore--

While running, Wei En opened the panel and added some points to me!
　That’s it for today. Let’s go to bed early after reading this.

　　I will add more tomorrow, and I will try my best to clear all the debts.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)