My dear witch, please turn evil according to the script!

Chapter 264 Unfortunately, there was no risk of death.

Russell left happily with the materials.

They said they would go back and sort the items first, so it would be easier for Boss Luo to handle when he comes over tomorrow morning.

After watching the teacher, whose bottom line was practically nonexistent, leave, Roland sat back down and began to recall the information that Russell and the Demon King had just exchanged.

Owl Logistics.

A massive underground organization that engaged in assassination hundreds of years ago and even spearheaded the formation of an assassin guild.

Although for Roland now, if he wanted, both the Hatter and the Inspectorate would be happy to provide him with this information.

But as a new official, Roland was not yet used to the power he had.

In short, according to the Demon King's account, this was a group that caused a lot of trouble for the Demon King's army during the Demon King's War.

Yes, although assassination sounds like a dark profession, the assassin industry should actually be considered a service industry.

Paying someone to do something is an equal exchange, fair and reasonable.

If we had to categorize it, this is an industry that exists in a gray area.

Realizing the potential impact of the Demon King's army on human society, this group of assassins began to cooperate with various human forces at virtually free prices.

They continuously harassed the Demon King's army by beheading them.

Not only the frontline commanders of the Demon King's army, but also the logistics supply and field hospitals of the Demon King's army, and even these people, through ambush and exquisite cooperation, took down the king of the Heart-Beating Demon King's Court.

Of course, according to the Demon King himself, the main reason was that the old man was restless, so he deliberately did not send anyone to provide support.

But the fact that he was able to assassinate a king also demonstrates his own strength and capabilities.

However, according to Russell, in recent centuries, with the situation on the mainland becoming relatively stable, simply relying on killing to take on jobs has become insufficient to support the organization's expenses.

So that group used the familiar technology they obtained from the demons, along with a little bio-alchemy, to create those delivery owls.

This owl is not only fast and long-flying, but also obedient, and it eats very little. It's practically the perfect delivery ox or horse.

However, you can't squeeze cattle and horses to their limits. In order to reduce the weight of goods, Owl Logistics innovatively used storage rings, which are not too expensive but certainly not cheap, as a carrier for transporting goods.

Therefore, this logistics company, which could theoretically deliver goods across the entire continent within seven days, quickly dominated the entire continent and became one of the Assassin Guild's important sources of income, even though it charged high fees and had a relatively small maximum weight limit for goods.

If you are a premium user of Owl Logistics, commonly known as a VIP, you can even enjoy a 20% discount on orders placed through assassination.

Roland wanted to complain about this, but he didn't know where to begin.

As for why Russell knows so much about this information, it's because she helped make these owls and set up the production line.

Even now, she still receives a large sum of money from the Owl Guild every year.

The reason I'm in such a predicament is that the payment hasn't been due yet, and the last sum of money was used entirely to pay off debts.

Roland wasn't really interested in finding out who this girl owed a huge sum of money to, so he kicked her out before his new teacher could start complaining.

Roland was somewhat interested in the Assassin's Guild.

Putting everything else aside, the logistics service is quite thoughtful.

I was clearly too poor before; I didn't understand these kinds of paid services offered by the upper class.

The starting fee of 100 Golden Eagle Coins was indeed beyond his means.

After all, alchemical beasts are not cheap to build. Although they can be maintained without much expense after they are built, the production costs still need to be spread out.

The starting price of 100 Golden Eagle coins is more reasonable than expensive.

However, Roland had a premonition that if he could bring the price down and spread it throughout the continent... tsk tsk tsk, becoming richer than a country would be an understatement.

After putting his business ideas into his mind, Roland greeted Kalia and then went upstairs to work on the rune engraving project.

If I can successfully fulfill all my needs... I can really play melee combat from now on.

And it's not just something to play around with.

Even if they face off against warriors of similar value head-on, Roland is confident of victory without using any spells.

Of course, to realize these conjectures, one must first test whether the runes can do it, and how small they can be shrunk to.

Even with the Rune King's Badge, there's no need to worry about engraving failure, but how effective the runes are is still a crucial factor.

If you go through all that trouble to make a trip to the North and read so many books, only to find out in the end that you've just strengthened your body, wouldn't that be a bit of a waste?
After Roland left, Kalia stretched and headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

And her shadow beneath her cooperated perfectly, passing out chopped firewood from within the shadow.

Moreover, the shadow figure outside the door was holding various tools, preparing everything for Kalia, from firewood for starting a fire to processing ingredients.

Then it was delivered to Kalia through the shadow.

The Demon King, observing all of this, remarked with some emotion, "Kalia is indeed a kind and good child."

“These shadow creations almost all maintain a similar magical response to Kalia, and there is almost no magical consumption.”

"How terrifying it would be if this ability were used in battle."

"As expected of a witch who absorbed the power of an evil god."

"I can't see through it, I can't see through it." After sighing, the Demon King decided to go to sleep.

Since I can't eat anything in my current state anyway, I might as well relax.

……

"Hey, you stinky elf, I have a bad feeling. Are Roland and the others really alright?"

"Also, you're considered their elder, aren't you worried at all?"

While reviewing the official documents in her hands, Remilia looked at Flam, who was drinking tea and reading a book, and asked a question.

Before Flam could answer, Iluvia, who was still in Isfar, spoke up: "Don't worry, with Lia and Roland there, even if they encounter an insurmountable danger, they can always run back, right?"

"And you should have experienced Roland's spells, right? If it's just the Blood Demon Lord targeting them, don't worry, he won't be able to use any of his innate spells."

Remlia: “…”

That makes so much sense!
Unlike other royal courts, the Blood Demons have such powerful innate spells that they rarely develop many techniques other than their innate spells.

Although she didn't know the principles behind Roland's magic, she had certainly experienced it more than once.

She didn't want to experience the fear of having a piece of her soul cut out and sealed away, as if that technique had been sealed away.

Let his damn brother eat shit.

However... whether it was because of the contract or something else, she did have a bad feeling.

After some deliberation, she still voiced her premonition.

"I'm serious. I have a bad feeling about this, like something big is about to happen."

"Even if that kid has exceptional survival skills, we'd better prepare early. Hey, you over there, legion commander, am I right?"

"Given the current situation, being prepared and taking precautions is the right thing to do, right?"

Elson: "?"

No, you, a demon, are actually giving orders?

It's just a document processor; that's enough.

And don't you really think it's out of place?
However, one thing at a time, and as a meticulous and loyal soldier, Elson nodded: "Ms. Remilia is right."

"Even without any intuitive warning, we should not let our guard down during this period."

As soon as she finished speaking, Flam said, "We should indeed be more careful... I did a tarot reading last night."

"The result was not very good."

As soon as she finished speaking, Flam looked around at the suspicious gazes of the people around her and said, "This is a secret divination method passed down among the elves. It's a technique that can glimpse a corner of fate!"

"Oh well, you people who haven't studied alchemy wouldn't understand... Anyway, the divination results indicate that a major change may occur in the north soon."

"Moreover, any divination result concerning Roland presents a chaotic outcome."

"I don't know if this is due to interference from Lord World Tree, or some other reason."

"But through divination of Leah and that damned blond alchemist, I can still deduce some results."

"In short, for now, there is no need to worry about Roland and the others' safety, but the Federation of Nations may undergo tremendous changes."

"The worst-case scenario could affect Roland and his men who are currently on the border."

Remilia paused, then asked, "What about my brother? I can still sense his magical energy!"

“I don’t know.” Flam shook her head. “I don’t quite understand the results of his divination.”

"If I hadn't done several divinations, I would have thought the divination had failed."

Remilia quickly asked, "So what was the result? Did he die?"

Frum didn't say anything. She knew Remilia's situation very well and could understand why she wanted her brother to die quickly: "Unfortunately, there is no risk of death. In fact, the results show that he will receive good news for him."

"Unfortunately, unless your brother decides to invade the empire and doesn't want to live anymore, I can't help you kill him."

"But if he dares to come, Kefas has already secretly arrived near Isfar. When that happens, I'll fight him side by side, and with you by my side, I guarantee he'll die a horrible death!"

Iluvia looked at Flam and muttered to herself, "Ms. Flam, have you been spending too much time with Roland? Why are you starting to say weird things like him?"

Frum responded expressionlessly, "I just thought it would fit the atmosphere better that way."

"But..."

Frum paused for a moment: "What is good news for the Lord of the Royal Court is most likely bad news for us."

"We need to find a way to stop this..."

Before he could finish speaking, Elson's adjutant, Truk, rushed into the room: "Something terrible has happened! A high-risk magical reaction has been detected outside Isfar City!"

"There are signs of a large-scale spatial jump technique being completed!"

"According to the sentinels' observations, these are prototypes of the Demon King's Hand! Seven of them!"

(End of this chapter)