adventurers in the sewers

After Daina changed jobs, the overall strength of the sewer team reached a new level.

Even compared to the Silver Hunter, who is quite famous in Blackrock City, the only difference is in experience.

The following morning, the group, traveling light, bid farewell to Mr. Colin and prepared to return to Blackrock City.

Everyone's pretty short on cash right now, so we need to hurry back and collect our bounty, and then find a slightly more challenging task to do.

With their current strength, they no longer need to worry about Merry being snatched away by other professional teams to become their apprentice.

Sitting in the slightly bumpy oxcart, Louis admired the golden waves of rice on both sides of the road. A breeze blew, carrying the sweet fragrance of rice, and the farmers hidden in the rice fields appeared.

The scenery outside Wind Chime City is truly beautiful.

Looking at this peaceful scenery, Louis felt relaxed and happy.

When it was noon, they had already covered more than half of the journey of over a hundred miles.

"Adventurers, we've traveled for so long, and the weather is getting quite scorching. My ox needs to rest for a while."

The ox driver said to Louis:

"There's a very generous manor nearby that provides free fresh water and has very affordable food. Let's go there to escape the sun for a while and leave later."

"If you're willing to spend a little money, you can get some really good quality wine, and it's much cheaper than in the city. The wine sold in the city is just a rip-off for those city bumpkins."

"Don't worry, I will definitely get you to Blackrock City before dark."

Louis asked his companions, and seeing that they had no objections, he casually asked the coachman:

"Which estate are we going to?"

"Haisen Estate"

The driver answered casually.

"Okay, sure."

Louis subconsciously responded and was about to lie back down in the truck bed to continue sunbathing when he suddenly remembered something and his eyes widened.

Haisen Manor?

If I remember correctly, isn't this the manor where Miss Liv's fiancé lives?

Wasn't it said that this manor was completely cut off from the outside world, which alarmed the guards and professional squads of Blackrock City?

But then Louis thought again, half a month has passed, and there should already be a result.

Perhaps the troubles at Hysen Manor have been resolved and contact with the outside world has already been restored.

"Uncle, I remember that the Haisen Manor was out of contact for a period of time. Do you remember that?"

Louis was still a little worried and asked a few more questions.

The coachman said, "That's true, but it's all in the past. Apparently, a group of goblins blocked the road, but the adventurers who came to help easily dealt with them."

"I heard that the second son of the manor owner is getting married today, and it seems that he is going to bring the bride back before dusk. If we go now, we might be able to see the wedding procession getting ready to leave."

"Picking up the bride at dusk? Is that a custom?"

Louis was somewhat surprised.

The driver nodded:

"I think so, but I'm not too sure. Where I'm from, as long as you're not religious, there aren't any special rules about whether you get married at noon or at dusk."

Louis responded with an "oh".

In other words, will Miss Liv from the Adventurers' Guild be brought to Heysen Manor to get married?

I wonder if she'll still be working as a receptionist after she gets married. She's gotten so familiar with Miss Liv, it would be quite disorienting to suddenly have someone else take over.

"Is Miss Liv getting married? Louis, we're practically friends with her now, let's go ask for some wedding candy."

Dai Na said she wanted to go and share in the joy.

Wedding candy!

Merry's eyes lit up; he loved sweets.

Nora whispered:

"I haven't prepared any gifts yet, how about I give you two of my special little gifts?"

Louis quickly stopped him:

"No need for that, just give a small monetary gift."

"We're going to offer our congratulations, not to carry out a terrorist attack. Don't let Miss Liv's fiancé misunderstand."

While the four were chatting, the oxcart turned around and, after less than five minutes, a rich estate surrounded by vineyards appeared before them.

At this moment, the manor was filled with a lively and festive atmosphere. Servants were tending to the horses and wedding carriages at the manor gate, and many well-dressed wedding party members were already loitering and chatting nearby.

As soon as they got off the car, servants came to inquire about their purpose.

Upon learning that the driver had come to rest and eat, someone led him aside.

"May I ask who you are...?"

The servant looked at Louis and his entourage, who were dressed smartly and full of energy, and his tone clearly carried a hint of respect.

Louis smiled and said:

"We're Miss Liv's friends. We heard she's getting married today, so we stopped by to have a drink at her wedding. I hope her fiancé won't be unwelcome."

The servant suddenly realized what was happening and hurried inside the manor to inform them.

A short while later, a young man dressed in a belted suit and linen breeches came up to greet them.

Louis sized the man up and found that he was quite handsome, with fair skin, and looked like an elegant nobleman.

"I am Liv's fiancé, Eric Heysen. Welcome."

A man named Eric warmly gestured, welcoming Louis and his companions into the manor for their wedding.

As they passed the area where gifts were registered, each of them contributed two silver coins.

Inside the venue, there were already quite a few guests. Waiters carried deep red wine and moved among the guests. Various fruits and snacks were also placed on the outdoor tables.

Bite-sized cakes and desserts are also a must.

"This family is so rich; they must have used a lot of sugar and butter in their pastries."

As a former heiress of a chamber of commerce, Dai Na had seen and tasted such things before. Just by looking at the fluffiness of the pastries, she knew that the ingredients were not cheap.

Merry was completely dazzled, her gray eyes glued to the various exquisite pastries, unable to look away.

Nora said, "Louis, since we're already here, why don't we eat our fill before we leave? It would be a waste to give money as a gift if we only have a couple of drinks before leaving."

Louis thought so too.

He looked around and was about to nod when his gaze suddenly fell on a figure in the crowd.

He was a young man dressed in light but well-made leather armor, with two short swords at his waist, exuding an air of confidence.

Louis had seen this person before; he was a member of the Silver Hunters, the male member they had argued with, whose name was Ronan, I think.

Noticing Louis's gaze, Dina and the other two quickly recognized Ronan in the crowd.

"Is it that guy? He was also invited to the wedding?"

Dai Na frowned; she had absolutely no good impression of this person.

Nora: "After all, we helped Hysen Manor out of a predicament, so it's normal to have a relationship with the manor owner."

She turned to look at Louis and asked:

"Should we go up and say hello?"

Louis slowly shook his head.

Having acquired demonic skills and unlocked demonic attributes, he could clearly sense that this man named Ronan... had another being within him.

Louis was very familiar with that creature; it was called the Parasite Demon.

Just then, Eric walked over, smiled, and asked Louis:

"Sir, I've noticed that you and these two ladies have an unusual air about you. Could it be... that you are professionals?"