From Alchemy Apprentice to All-Powerful God King

After the selection process was over, Matthew and Luca returned to the accommodations prepared for them by the Chamber of Commerce.

A private house with a separate courtyard.

"I think they're pretty nice guys, giving us two weapons for free." Luca toyed with an exquisite dagger in his hand, which he had also chosen at the weapon shop.

Matthew inwardly scoffed and gestured for Luca to be quiet, indicating that he shouldn't say too much.

He then inspected the yard and rooms.

Soon, he found four or five talking bugs from various hidden corners.

"this....."

Luca's expression turned grim as he looked at the activated demonic insect before him.

It's clear that the Chamber of Commerce is monitoring them; their apparent friendliness may not be genuine.

After putting the microphone back in its original position, Matthew patted Luca on the shoulder and said earnestly.

"Sometimes, what you see is most likely just what others want you to see. Little brother, you still have a long way to go."

Matthew's words were meant for Luca, but also for the Chamber of Commerce who were eavesdropping behind their backs.

The meaning is clear: I know what you're thinking, but I have a clear conscience and am not afraid.

But I know exactly what your attitude is.

......

Far from the private residence, in a secluded room within the Chamber of Commerce, Greck and Bell were crouching in front of the megaphone.

I just happened to hear Matthew say that.

Embarrassment gradually appeared on their faces. Although they were unsure if the comment was directed at them, they easily put themselves in the other person's shoes.

"That lad, so glib-tongued, no wonder Miss keeps talking about him."

Bell touched his beard somewhat awkwardly and took the initiative to speak to ease the embarrassment.

Greck was equally embarrassed. They did indeed want to test Matthew and find out his background, and they had already sent people to Val to investigate.

"Actually, I think he's a decent person, but based on what Holly said, their journey together has been a bit too coincidental."

Bell nodded in agreement: "It is indeed a rather absurd coincidence. Logically speaking, how could someone who has been kicked out of the convoy risk going back to save someone?"

This is what makes them most suspicious.

But if you know the history between Matthew and Flynn, you won't have any doubts about this.

Unfortunately, Warren, the only one who knew the truth, has already run away.

"Why don't you go tie him up tonight and interrogate him without revealing your identity?"

"Great idea!"

Grek and Bell exchanged a smile.

……

Late at night, a nightingale landed on the eaves.

After disguising the room, Matthew quietly slipped out of the yard.

Although he was new to the area, sitting idly by and waiting to die was not in his nature.

Rather than passively waiting for the Chamber of Commerce to investigate, it's better to proactively ascertain the Chamber's strength first, since it's always wise to be cautious.

Grace's attitude towards herself does not mean she can influence the will of the Chamber of Commerce.

"It is truly remarkable for a chamber of commerce to achieve this scale."

After Matthew infiltrated the residential complex of the Chamber of Commerce, he found that the patrolling area was led by second-tier ability users, along with four first-tier users, and they patrolled every twenty minutes or so.

Within an hour, the four teams took turns rotating, leaving no room for error.

But if that's all there is to it, it's not a difficult task for Matthew.

The reason he hadn't yet set off to infiltrate was that it was in the sky.

A demonic insect, resembling an eyeball, hangs before the full moon, constantly surveying the entire city of Moor.

"Using a third-tier magical insect as a surveillance device is too extravagant."

Matthew shook his head and activated the Living Dead's Label ability, while simultaneously using the Hidden Worm's ability to cover his entire body.

The next moment, he vanished completely, as if he had evaporated into thin air.

As he walked past the patrol's area, the demonic insects in the sky seemed to sense something and suddenly turned to look at Matthew's position.

However, he found nothing. After staring for several minutes, he slowly turned his head to look elsewhere.

Matthew, standing by the wall, was covered in a cold sweat.

If I hadn't activated the living dead just now, I would probably have been discovered by now.

"That was close!"

After bypassing the patrolling ability users, Matthew swiftly vaulted into the backyard of the Chamber of Commerce, where Grace and her family lived.

Having scouted the location beforehand, he easily found his way to the courtyard where Grace lived.

Tonight he only has two things to do: one is to return the fireflies to Grace. He is not yet capable of raising three second-tier magical insects, as that would only accelerate the manifestation of his magical shackles.

Among the people around her, only Grace was the most suitable to store this magical insect.

Besides, since the owner of the fireflies was originally there, it wouldn't be appropriate for them to keep them in my possession.

Inside the courtyard, Holly held a longsword in her arms, leaned against a large tree, and closed her eyes to rest. Grace, on the other hand, sat at the table inside the house, writing something on a letter with a lovestruck expression.

Seeing this, Matthew did not appear to disturb them, but instead quietly left after slipping the fireflies through the crack in the window.

It wasn't until the firefly flew to Grace's hand as she wrote the letter that she paused for a moment before realizing what was happening.

"Fireflies!"

She then looked up sharply at the window, but apart from Holly, there was no sign of Matthew outside the yard.

......

"It's a pity I can't keep them for myself, and I don't know if other fireflies can replace them."

Matthew strolled around the Chamber of Commerce twice to get a general idea of ​​the surrounding area before returning to his residence.

However, as soon as they got close, they saw a dark figure sneaking up on them outside the courtyard.

"Is it because they can't hold back any longer?"

It's obvious without even guessing that these are people from the Chamber of Commerce. But what are they up to, sneaking over here so late at night?

Matthew didn't reveal himself, but quietly approached and followed behind the dark figure, wanting to see what he was up to.

It was a dark and windy night, and the two followed each other closely.

After circling around for a long time, the dark figure jumped over the wall and went inside, with Matthew following closely behind. With the added protection of the living dead label, the other party didn't even notice that there was someone following behind them.

A short while later, the man in black slipped into the house.

After checking around to make sure both of them were asleep, she tiptoed and pushed open Matthew's door.

"?"

Seeing this, Matthew felt a chill run down his spine. Was this guy planning something on him?

The man in black took out several demonic insects and placed them on the doors and windows of the room before gradually approaching the bed.

Magic surged in one hand, while the other hand pulled up the blanket.

But the man in black froze when he saw the bed.

Where are they?

Before he could even wonder what was happening, a cold voice came from behind him, and at the same time, someone pressed down on his shoulder.

Are you looking for me?

As Matthew's voice rang out, the temperature in the room instantly dropped several notches, while the demonic insects placed on the doors and windows...

They were all covered in frost and unable to move.