adventurers in the sewers

Chapter 113 Rare Secret Codex Coupon Worth 1000 Gold Coins

"Who is this person?"

Erihil examined the corpse's face for a moment and asked.

Before Louis could explain, Alwin stepped forward and introduced him with a strange expression: "He's a friend of mine for many years. I entrusted him with working with Louis's team, but I never expected that after only three days of cooperation, it would—"

"Viscount Alwin, when you assigned him to me, you didn't say he would kill us."

Louis's tone could be described as aggressive.

"If my teammates hadn't reacted quickly enough and killed Ruan at the crucial moment, we would be the ones dying in the sewers."

"I don't care whether this was Ruan's own idea or your or the entire Hero Squad's instruction, you have to give us an explanation."

The harsh questions were making it hard for Alwin to maintain his usual aristocratic composure.

He opened his mouth: "There might be some misunderstanding here."

Louis: "Let's skip the pleasantries and get straight to the point. Let's discuss how to make the compensation."

Alwin: "6"

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The purple-haired youth hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Just as he was struggling to find the right words, Erisil said, "Since it was your friend who caused the problem and almost harmed Louis's team, then you should compensate them, Alwin."

Her tone was gentle yet rational: "It's your fault for misjudging people; the responsibility lies with you."

"----yes."

Alwin sighed helplessly, then immediately smiled and said, "Captain Louis, what kind of compensation do you want?"

Louis held up one finger: "I won't ask you for more, a thousand taels of gold."

These words caused the surrounding crowd to erupt in excitement once again.

A thousand gold coins? Are they treating gold coins like cabbages?

It's just one person who died, and it was an enemy, not one of our own. Isn't it excessive to ask for so much compensation?

Alwin's lips twitched noticeably. Even if his family really did own a bank, a thousand gold coins was no small sum.

Even in a large city like Blackrock City, the total amount of funds that a major bank branch can allocate in the short term is only this much.

It is quite clear that Louis's intention in demanding this amount of compensation is aimed at the second-tier rare class, the Sun Knight's Codex.

After a moment's thought, Alvin chose a compromise: "I don't have that much money right now, so how about this: if your team members eventually qualify to purchase rare class-specific tomes, I can fund the purchase for you."

Approving a loan of 1,000 gold coins and giving someone 1,000 gold coins for free are two different things.

Even he would need some time to raise such a large sum of money.

If it can be delayed for a few months or even a year or two, the pressure will be greatly reduced.

Louis nodded: "Then it's a deal."

In fact, Louis was already quite satisfied with the result.

When he asked for an exorbitant price, he was naturally prepared to be bargained down. However, Arwen directly gave him a rare tome coupon worth 1000 gold coins, which far exceeded his expectations.

In his plan, if he really got 1000 gold coins, he would use them to buy rare secret manuals for his teammates.

Now, Daina's Sun Knight Codex is finally secured.

All that's left is Nora's Secret Codex. Hopefully, there will be another chance to squeeze a hefty sum out of Alwin in the future.

He looked at the onlookers with their varied expressions: "In the future, Viscount Alwin will purchase a rare class-specific tome for our team worth a thousand gold coins."

"Although I believe that the hero's teammates will not go back on their word, I would still like everyone to bear witness here."

Many people in the crowd immediately responded.

The amount of one thousand gold coins was truly astonishing. Those who witnessed it would probably never forget it, and they would never forget Louis, the man who dared to ask the hero's team for such an exorbitant sum.

Louis looked back at Alwin and said with a smile, "Your Excellency, it's just a thousand gold coins. Things like murder to cover it up or robbery shouldn't exist, right?"

Alwin's face darkened, and he said seriously, "Captain Louis, it was my mistake to misjudge people if Ruan suddenly tried to assassinate you, but please believe in my character."

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"I, Alwin, would never do anything that harms the interests of humanity!"

Louis didn't believe any of these words.

They're capable of assassinating heroes, yet they say it won't harm human interests?

He never believed that promises could restrain the viscount's behavior; he relied on word of mouth.

The Hero Squad is at the center of the era, and their every word and action is watched by countless people. If they have problems with their reputation, they will face a barrage of criticism.

What will the public think if a professional team that had a conflict with the hero team suddenly disappears?

Compared to public opinion, a thousand gold coins are nothing.

Alwin must know the importance of humility and righteousness.

"Now that the matter is resolved, we will not disturb the three of you any longer."

Having achieved his goal, Louis prepared to leave.

Nora shook the sack, preparing to stuff Ruan's body back in.

Seeing this, Alvin couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing?"

"Recycle undead materials."

Nora replied matter-of-factly, "You're not thinking of burying the body, are you?"

"I'm sorry, this part is not included in the compensation you just received; that's a separate price."

Alwin remained silent.

He gave Louis's squad a strange look—everyone in the squad seemed to be a genius.

Just as Ruan's body was about to be completely stuffed into the sack, Erisil spoke up: "Wait a minute, there's demonic energy reacting to this person's body. Please have Anruido help purify it."

Nora and Dina were both taken aback upon hearing this.

They didn't know beforehand that Louis had tampered with the corpses, and until now they all thought that Louis was just bravely facing off against the Brave Squad at the middle door.

But now it seems that this is not the case.

Even Arwen couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, there's no need to frame a dead man for my reputation. I know Ruan; he might indeed do something desperate."

Erisil did not explain, but simply gestured for Anredo to come forward.

The blonde girl nodded, carrying a giant staff that was even taller than herself, and walked up to Ruan's corpse.

She closed her eyes and softly chanted a prayer; her ethereal voice seemed to possess a magical power, causing changes in the world around her.

Visible golden specks of light appeared and gradually merged into Lu An's body.

Before long, a chilling black aura was forced out of Lu An's body, and the evil feeling made everyone present feel cold.

Even those who see it for the first time can clearly recognize that this black aura belongs to the power of a demon.

The black mist swirled in mid-air before being neutralized by the golden light and vanished without a trace.

"There are indeed traces of being corrupted by demonic energy."

Alwin looked shocked.

He glanced at Louis and the others with a puzzled look.

To be honest, the first thing he thought of when he saw Lu An's body was a double-cross.

But if demons are involved, does that mean these people really have nothing to do with the Hero's Codex, and the problem lies with Ruan himself?

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