Wizard: Start consuming attributes from the equipment slot.

Having handed over everything, the viper naturally had no intention of hiding anything.

Seeing that Viktor remained silent, staring at the two items, he assumed he was checking their function and began to explain:

"My lord, both of these items have special effects."

"This seashell, when worn on your person, will automatically release a shield when attacked, which can block some attacks. It will also be effective when you are ambushed."

"This tooth dagger can unleash a curse after injuring an enemy, causing them to bleed profusely and making the wounds extremely difficult to heal."

"This should be the special item you're looking for, right?"

Silently observing the effects of the two pieces of equipment and listening to Viper's explanation, Viktor looked at Viper again with curiosity in his eyes and asked:

"How did you find these two things?"

The viper thought for a moment:

"Sir, I obtained these two items by chance."

"I got that seashell from an old farmer before I came to Dawnstar City. The other tooth dagger was from one of my former enemies... After I killed him, this thing came into my possession."

Victor pressed on, asking:

"Are there many things like this in the West District?"

This question stumped him. The viper scratched his head, pondered for a few seconds, and then cautiously answered:

"Well... sir, I'm not sure either... but there should be some."

"At least my rivals should all have some hidden methods... just like me, otherwise they wouldn't be able to gain a foothold in this place."

Victor nodded.

But I had already made my judgment.

That's right, just like Viper said. After all, it's Morning Star City, and the western district accounts for 70% of the population.

Even though magical items rarely leave the hands of wizards, over the long years, some things will inevitably circulate to the West District from various places.

If that's the case... he can definitely find an agent to help him figure out the special items.

Otherwise, although these two magical items aren't particularly good, they would cost at least several dozen... or even over a hundred, in shops in the East District, but now they're practically free...

But Viktor wasn't going to take advantage of the situation for free. After thinking for a moment, he took out five magic stones from his waist and placed them in front of the viper.

The viper's gaze immediately locked onto the magic stone in Victor's hand... the desire to possess it was written all over its face.

Normally, he would even save his gold coins, and it was already difficult to get a few magic stone fragments, let alone a complete magic stone... At this moment, the magic stone in Victor's hand was just as attractive to him as a mountain of gold!

"Consider these magic stones a small gift from me, because I'm very pleased with your honesty."

Victor was quite pleased with his greed, and like teasing a puppy, he gently waved the magic stone in the air, attracting the viper's attention.

"Now that you've become mine, I won't treat you unfairly."

"But in return, you need to continue completing the tasks I've given you... You need to understand, these magic stones are nothing to me. Compared to these things, I can give you much more..."

The viper already had a vague vision of the future in its mind, and nodded hastily:

"My lord, I will certainly not let you down!!"

"That's good......"

Victor reached out and tossed the magic stone onto the table.

Watching the viper frantically stuff the magic stone into his pocket, he felt quite satisfied.

Sure enough, even a low-level wizard apprentice could easily manipulate the emotions of mortals using magic... After a wizard's transformation, it's hard to say that their soul is the same as that of a mortal.

Consider these magic stones as an investment. As long as this guy can find me a few usable magic items, then I'll consider my investment a success!

......

Click...

The soft sound of the door opening drew Viktor's attention.

Garr strode in, pushed open the door, grabbed a burlap sack from the table, and wiped his hands, which were stained with some red. Once clean, he quickly leaned close to Viktor and whispered:

"Your Highness, the interrogation has been completed."

Viktor raised his hand, gesturing for him to continue:

"It's alright, Viper is one of us from now on."

Upon hearing this, the viper immediately put on a smile and looked at Gar. Gar frowned, not entirely satisfied with him.

But since Viktor had said so, he stopped wasting words and continued:

"That boy did indeed steal it from Princess Vivian."

"He also mentioned the location where he had seen Princess Vivian before... It was also in the West District, only a few streets away from here, at an inn called 'Outsider,' which was probably the temporary place Princess Vivian stayed after arriving in Morningstar City... But this kid isn't sure if Princess Vivian is still there after several days."

"Still can't determine the location?"

Victor frowned.

His time is precious; he doesn't have much time to play hide-and-seek.

Moreover, it seems that he is not the only one searching for his family's secrets. If he delays for too long, who knows what problems might arise.

Moreover, the fact that someone sent a message to Vivian reporting her location indicates that someone knows her whereabouts. If her whereabouts are also exposed, even a formal apprentice from Morning Star City might not be able to intimidate the enemy in the face of such a precious treasure.

Based on various indications, the wizard who was spying on his family's secrets was very likely a legitimate wizard.

Faced with such an existence, his current situation did not give him any greater sense of security.

Thinking of this possibility, he looked up at Gar:

"Where is that tavern located?"

Garr was taken aback:

"Your Highness, are you going now?"

Victor nodded, then looked at the viper:

"You're a local, you should know something about this, right?"

Eager to prove its loyalty, the viper quickly nodded and replied:

"Yes, sir, I know where it is."

"That hotel is quite famous in the West District. It mainly caters to travelers from other places who come to Morningstar City. The owner there has some connections and is happy to help outsiders get familiar with Morningstar City. So many outsiders make that their first stop when they arrive in Morningstar City."

"If Miss Vivian has only recently arrived in Morningstar City, it is indeed very possible that she is there."

Upon hearing this, Viktor stopped wasting words and gave the order:

"Then let's go take a look!"

"I don't want to waste any more time!"

Garr had no choice but to obey Viktor's orders, even though he was still somewhat uneasy.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

"I'll gather the men immediately, sir!"

The viper immediately followed suit and expressed its stance.

Victor didn't care. He walked out of the Blue Flame Tavern and waited for a while.

After he had gathered everyone together, the group quickly headed towards the alley entrance as the night gradually darkened.