adventurers in the sewers

Louis clearly remembered that the Fourth Hero had asked him for a favor before giving up his necromancy.

If you pass through Wind Chime City, find a weapons merchant named Griffin and tell him that the name of the person who killed him is Ruan.

He never told anyone about this.

Although he remembered the request, Louis had not yet made up his mind to carry it out.

Because he didn't know who Griffin was, the Fourth Hero trusted him, but Louis didn't.

If Griffin is bribed by the murderer who killed the hero, and he goes to inform him, wouldn't he be walking into a trap?

Therefore, Louis kept delaying, deciding to go to Wind Chime City when he could no longer delay or after becoming a professional.

So Nora's teacher was there too?

He was forced to go.

He scratched his head and said half-jokingly:

"Actually, when the hero's corpse came back to life, he told me that he was also from Wind Chime City. I didn't expect that you and he were from the same hometown."

To everyone's surprise, Nora nodded:

"I know him. I've known that guy for a long time."

Upon hearing this, Louis and Dinah were so shocked they almost stood up.

"What? You know that Fourth Hero? How come I've never heard you mention him before?"

Nora: "You didn't ask either."

Louis, Dana: "..."

Seemingly realizing that her words had been offensive, Nora coughed lightly and explained:

"Although I know Hiron, who you call the Fourth Hero, he doesn't know me."

"That guy is quite famous in Wind Chime City. He became famous earlier than Merry, and he is also a genius with a natural magic adaptability of 10 points."

"Before he was even fifteen, Hiren had already become a semi-professional and had joined the Mage Association, Warrior Association, Thief Association, Ranger Association, Druid Association and other superhuman associations, training many skills to perfection."

"Besides that, he also consulted my teacher about necromancy before I became his apprentice. Strictly speaking, we are half-siblings."

Dai Na suddenly realized:

"Hiren? He's the one chosen by the fourth Hero's Codex. No wonder."

She turned to Louis, who was still in a daze, and explained:

"Wind Chime City is adjacent to Black Rock City. Although it is an ordinary city with only 150,000 people, the reputation of the city's number one genius has also spread to Black Rock City."

Louis nodded and silently mourned for the fourth hero once more.

It's too awful.

Having become famous so early, no matter how hard one tries to conceal it after obtaining the Hero's Manual, it will always be noticed by those with ulterior motives.

Perhaps this is a major reason why the fourth hero, Shiron, died so young.

So it's better to be a little more cautious in life.

As for the connection between the Fourth Hero and Nora, it was unexpected for Louis, but also quite reasonable.

When he saw how skillfully the Fourth Hero used necromancy, he had a feeling that this guy had a bit of Nora's temperament.

So they were all students of the same teacher.

Louis thought for a moment and said:

"Since your teacher took you on as a student, has he often compared the two of you, with this Hiren being such a genius?"

As Louis said this, he pictured Nora being constantly scolded by her teacher, as if she were living in the shadow of her senior.

Could this be the culprit behind Nora's cold and gloomy personality?

However, when faced with Louis's question, Nora simply gave a cold laugh.

"Who does that old geezer think he is? Hoping someone with the potential of a hero will take a liking to him? Dream on!"

The necromancer was completely oblivious to internal strife, and immediately shifted all the pressure onto others.

Louis was speechless for a moment.

That level 3 archmage seems to have suffered quite a bit of injustice at the hands of this apprentice.

Leaving aside the digression, Louis's thoughts returned to the original question.

Should we go to Wind Chime City? If we do go, should we contact that weapons merchant named Griffin?

After careful consideration, Louis made up his mind:

"I must go to Wind Chime City, but before I go, I must maximize the fusion level between myself and the Hero's Codex."

"I want to accept a commission that can save four or five hundred people in one go. Once I truly become a hero, my ability to protect myself will greatly increase, even if I encounter danger."

Having figured all this out, Louis shared his thoughts with his teammates.

Daina asked in confusion:

"Shouldn't getting Melli to become an apprentice be the top priority? If it's a commission, it can be done after the apprenticeship is over."

Louis shook his head and said:

"There might be danger in Wind Chime City, I need to be fully prepared... and I'm at the very last moment."

The final push...

Dana and Nora exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with both surprise and joy.

If Louis can take that step, the matter of him becoming Merry's apprentice can indeed be postponed.

Without delay, the group headed to the Adventurers' Guild to find a suitable commission.

However, upon entering the guild, they noticed that the red-haired receptionist at the counter seemed distracted.

This puzzled Louis.

Since becoming an adventurer, hostess Liv has always presented herself as enthusiastic and dedicated, and has never been so unusual before.

Not to mention that the other party was all smiles just a few days ago, as if they had encountered some great good thing.

"Miss Liv, are you feeling unwell?"

Louis asked a question out of kindness.

Liv looked up and saw that it was Louis, an acquaintance. Instead of forcing a smile, she looked even more lost and dejected.

She lowered her eyes and said in a trembling voice:

My fiancé... has gone missing.

"He is the second son of the owner of the Haisen Manor outside the city. We have already arranged to get married next week, and we have been corresponding by letter all this time..."

"But he hasn't replied for several days since I sent the letter last time, and even the messenger hasn't returned."

"Such an unusual situation suggests that something might have happened at the Hysen Manor."

The messenger didn't return?

Could it be that something is wrong with the entire manor?

Were they attacked by monsters, or were they targeted by something even more terrifying?

Louis frowned, recalling the parasitic demon he had encountered on Cat's Eye Mountain a few days earlier.

If there is a lone parasitic demon on Cat's Eye Mountain, are there demons appearing in other places, and have they already harmed innocent people?

He couldn't help but ask:

"Since unusual phenomena have occurred at Haisen Manor, has any commission been issued?"

Liv forced a smile and said:

"It has already been announced that the estate, which is home to hundreds of people and is a fine wine-producing region, has now completely lost contact, which has drawn serious attention from the Blackrock City authorities."

"Not only did they send guards to investigate, but they also issued a commission to the guild."

"Just half an hour ago, the Silver Hunter Squad accepted this commission. All the members of this squad are powerful adventurers. With them on the case, I think we can get results quickly."

Louis nodded, understanding the importance that the authorities and the guild attached to the disappearance of Hysen Manor.

This commission is clearly a commission exclusive to professional teams. Even if the Silver Hunter team doesn't accept it, the sewer team isn't qualified to accept it either.

Although he disliked the Silver Hunters, he believed their professionalism was probably quite good, otherwise they wouldn't have made such a name for themselves.

He comforted Liv:

"Don't worry, everything will be alright."