Witch, don't be so lazy

The public security in Cedar Town is pretty good, at least in the residential areas. If someone dares to commit a crime in the street, the sheriff will arrive in a short time.

The thin man frowned, wondering how the girl could have changed so much. She was as timid as a mouse just a week ago, and she didn't even need to say harsh words. When a few fierce-looking men pushed her there, she was at a loss and began to wipe away her tears.

Now, not only is he not afraid, he even knows how to threaten me instead.

Unfortunately, they are people who hang out on the streets all year round. They have been collecting debts and extorting money for so long that they would not be scared by a few words.

"It is only natural to pay back a debt, and it is reasonable and legal for a son to pay his father's debt."

The thin man was grinning at first, but then his face darkened and he shouted, "Your father owes us a huge sum of money. Even after auctioning off the family property, there's still a huge hole. According to the laws of the North, you are responsible for paying your family's debt. But you're so cunning, you've been hiding for all these days, and now we've caught you red-handed!"

He said this on the one hand to intimidate Anke, and on the other hand to tell the residents who were peeking around.

The original owner's father was a notorious gambler. He borrowed money everywhere, acted like a grandson when asking for help, and acted like a big boss when paying back the money. He once disgusted all the neighbors and was completely hated by everyone.

Now deliberately pointing it out and citing the banner of law is an attempt to endorse one's own actions.

Unfortunately, An Ke is not the silly original owner, she has prepared for it from the beginning.

"Bullshit! Don't think I'm easy to fool just because I'm young!"

An Ke loudly refuted, "Article 240 of the Northern Territory Law clearly states that only after the heir chooses to inherit the property will they be obligated to repay the debt!"

"That old guy sold everything he had to gamble. He has nothing left. Even if he had something, I wouldn't care about it."

"Besides, the law only recognizes legal debts. Humph, you're still lending money at high interest rates and running an illegal casino. Forget about confronting me at the Public Security Bureau. I wouldn't be afraid even if it went to the Lord's Mansion!"

A series of smooth little combos left the skinny guy speechless.

Putting aside other things, the usury and casinos they engage in are indeed shady black industries. If the matter is reported to the City Lord's Mansion, it would be no different from walking into a trap.

But since they are hooligans, how could they run away in disgrace just because they can't win the verbal battle? As a mature gangster, they naturally understand that the law is a means to crack down on others, not a collar to imprison themselves.

The fat man who had been standing nearby said in a muffled voice, "Don't waste time talking to this brat. Knock her out, tie her up, and then take her to see the boss."

Before he finished speaking, he reached out and grabbed An Ke.

"You don't need to talk too much."

The thin man snorted coldly, but he was quick to act, taking out bandages and ropes from his pockets.

Although the police station was not far from here, it was already late at night. As long as they were quick and swift and successfully tied the man up in the chaotic rat street, those white dogs in police hats would be helpless.

"Wait a minute."

Encore yelled.

As a veteran on the streets, it is impossible for him to stop just because someone shouts at him, unless the other person can use mental control or suddenly pulls out a gun.

An Ke is just an apprentice, so naturally she doesn't know advanced spiritual spells, but she does have a "gun" in her hand.

A magic scroll held high.

The two of them stopped what they were doing at the same time, looking surprised and confused.

Although they are not rich enough to afford magic scrolls, they have seen pigs run even though they have eaten pork. The boss and the leader are not poor.

Complex lines and faint light.

The scroll was clearly genuine, and of decent quality. The problem was that I had no idea what it contained. If it was just a small, everyday trick, it would be fine, but what if it was a spell with lethal power...

They are the casino's thugs, not death squads, so why take such a big risk?

What confused them even more was that this kid was so poor, where did he get the magic scroll?

Of course it was the Flash Scroll that Encore made over the weekend.

She deliberately kept some hidden in the small bag she carried with her, so that she could use it as a flash bomb in case of an emergency, buying herself some time to escape.

However, she felt that even if she used it, her short legs might not be able to outrun an adult... It was a pity that she had just learned the scroll of lightness today, otherwise she would have run far away by now...

It's a pity, but not a big problem.

Looking at the expressions of the two men, An Ke could easily guess their thoughts. With a roll of her eyes, she had already thought of a way to escape.

"Humph! You two idiots!"

The first thing he did was curse. An Ke held his head high and puffed out his chest, looking arrogant. "How dare you offend the Aleman family? Do you still want to survive in Xueshan Territory in the future?"

Finished.

Not to mention those two people, even the onlookers in the surrounding houses couldn't help but wonder.

How did you, a poor orphan, get involved with the Aleman family? We are not fools. If you want to fool people, you can make up a better excuse.

The thin man was about to make a sarcastic remark, but an idea suddenly flashed in his mind: "School!"

Although the fat man was a little slow to react, he quickly realized: "This year's class includes a young master from a lord's family."

The residents around were also thoughtful.

As a member of Xueshan Town, even if you are a gangster, you will still hear about some major events.

"Oh? It seems you are not completely ignorant."

An Ke raised an eyebrow and stretched out her tone, "Young Master Haen is very generous. He has extended an olive branch to all the commoners in the academy, recruiting them to follow the mage..."

This time.

She didn't need to finish her words, everyone understood everything instantly.

The origin of the magic scroll was explained clearly. It must be a benefit given by the Aleman family to the followers of the wizard. Even the change in the character of this kid can be explained. He is definitely a villain who has succeeded. His ugly face is exactly the same as those of the noble children!

The skinny guy even noticed what An Ke had just said, "I'm not afraid even if the trouble is brought to the City Lord's Mansion." Damn, no wonder he was so confident. He must not be afraid once he's on the line, because the referee is on his side.

This is just great.

They, the gang members, could offend the white dogs of the Public Security Bureau, but if they wanted to offend the local tyrant of Xueshan Territory...

Although the arrest was the boss's order, if there was a conflict with the lord's mansion, the leader would not be in any trouble. The boss would probably be punished and make apologies. As for the two soldiers, they would definitely be finished.

But if they turned around and tried to leave now, the brat would remember their faces and want to strike them down. Not to mention the magic scroll, there were also onlookers nearby...

When the two men realized their situation, their faces turned ugly in an instant. They couldn't fight or leave.

An Ke looked at them both with an arrogant expression, thinking for a moment, as if she had finally made up her mind:

"Hand over the money you have, and I'll pretend today's incident never happened... What bad luck! I wanted to take one last look at my former home, and this happened..."

She sounded unhappy, as if she had gotten into trouble. "Hmph, I've just become a follower mage and I'm already causing trouble. It would be bad if I leave a bad impression on the master..."

Perhaps because she saw that the two of them hadn't made any move, her eyes widened. "What? You don't want to? Are you even throwing a tantrum?"

The thin man took a deep breath and elbowed the fat man whose face was flushed red.

It's very frustrating and infuriating, but if you use your brain you will understand that the best outcome is to bleed a little and keep the peace.

no way.

He felt his clothes, searched his pockets, counted all the change, and handed it over.

A total of two silver coins and thirty-two copper coins.

"Poor guy!"

An Ke took a quick look, put the money in his pocket without hesitation, and walked towards the street with a swagger.

Only two people, one fat and one thin, were left, with ugly expressions as if they had just eaten shit.

……

As soon as the round-toed leather shoes stepped onto the street corner, the slow pace turned into a run.

Anke ran desperately along the avenue towards the police station. By the time he reached his destination, he was so tired that he was out of breath.

Perhaps because she was cute, or perhaps because of her apprentice status, the sheriff listened patiently, took note, and then called for someone to rush to the scene where the incident had just occurred.

The two men have already slipped away.

But residents nearby confirmed what happened.

Thanks to the so-called "follower wizard", the sheriff's work efficiency improved a little. After finishing his chores, he respectfully asked Anke to leave.

Just find a place to sit near the Sheriff's Office.

Encore is sorting out his thoughts.

First of all.

Why did those casino thugs come looking for me?

The so-called debt repayment was obviously just a cover, because they were wary of the original owner's apprenticeship status and did not get involved too much.

So what exactly caused the change in attitude?

An Ke noticed the "boss" mentioned by the two men. They must have received orders and came here specifically to block him.

As for the reason, there is no answer due to lack of information.

Second.

There is still an important issue to be resolved.

Hu~Lin Yin Wu Jiu (Part 3) Jiuling*Dream

The cold wind blew, making people shiver.

Anko sneezed.

We definitely cannot go back to the dilapidated house now. If those two people think something is wrong and attack us suddenly, we will be doomed.

Even though she was reluctant to part with the potatoes and blanket, she could only say goodbye with tears.

But where should I live now?

Unlike in the previous life, the Sheriff's Office in Cedar Town did not have a temporary accommodation facility; finding a random bridge hole would indeed be enough for a day or two, but over time, it would be neither safe nor comfortable; staying in an ordinary hotel would guarantee comfort, but if the casino people came knocking on the door again, there would be nowhere to run.

what can we do about it?

Miss Anke was confused.

Chapter 9: The Wilderness Gang

The night falls, the cold wind howls, and the dim street lights stand silently.

Hans stretched himself and just then heard the wind chimes ringing at the door. He thought there were guests coming and was about to get up and stretch his muscles.

As a result, I caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of my eye.

"why is it you again?"

Hans lay back in his chair and said unhappily, "If you want extra work, it's your own free will. Providing props is fine, but I won't pay a penny more for it."

Ignoring Lao Deng's screaming, Anke looked serious.

She went straight to the point and told him everything that had just happened, like pouring beans out of a bamboo tube.

Hans frowned.

"The people at the casino knew you were an apprentice, yet they still came to arrest you?"

"Yeah."

An Ke nodded and emphasized, "They also said they would kidnap me and take me to see their boss."

"The boss of the casino..."

Hans pinched his chin and said in a deep voice, "Then you're probably going to be in trouble."

An Ke's heart sank.

This was actually within her expectations, because those people didn't even take the sheriff seriously, and it was obvious that anyone who dared to run an illegal casino and loan sharking in Cedar Town could not be an ordinary person.

After all, practicing magic requires a large amount of gold coins, and this is Wei Li's own alien world. If he doesn't have the means to deter the villains, he won't be able to protect his wealth.

"Very powerful?"

Anko asked.

"It's just so-so. The one in charge of the casino should be a small leader of the Huangtu Gang."

Hans shrugged, but then changed the subject, "But since they dared to attack the people from the academy, this matter couldn't have been decided by a small leader. They must have had the consent of their leader."

The Desolate Gang...

An Ke pursed her lips. The name didn't sound like a good one.

"Can you tell me more about it?"