Chapter 955: Dodging Suspicion

When speaking to Gauss, Vifet heard a clue from Gauss thrall, that the important customer mentioned by Beals was very likely an alchemist.

Right now, an alchemist was right in front of Vifet, which was Angor.

Furthermore, Beals just said that he was here looking for Angor.

Vifet kept looking between Beals and Angor carefully while trying his best to hide his curiosity.

Now the question is, what does Beals want with Angor? Vifet pondered.

Meanwhile, Beals was also wondering how he b.u.mped into Vifet of all people. Did Vifet find out that Angor encountered Ca.s.sini before?

Ahem. Beals quickly tried to think of some excuses to ascertain Vifets intention. This is a pleasurable surprise, Vifet. Do you and Angor know each other?

Vifet smiled without speaking so that he could make sure Beals did not guess anything.

However, to his surprise and great annoyance, Madelyne spoke for him and ruined his plan.

Mister Vifet would like to know whats going on at the Evernight Kingdom. Though Angor refused to answer.

So Vifet doesnt know the relation between Angor and Ca.s.sini? thought Beals. He immediately fabricated his next phrase while pretending that he felt equally disappointed.

Thats too bad. I was planning to buy the same information from Angor. But since Angor said so, Im afraid I have nothing else to do here.

Um, sir, was Mister Rossum referring to this when he said he wanted to trade something with me? asked Angor.

Beals nodded. Thats right.

Im truly sorry, sir. Angor also put up his show. You have to go to my professor for this. He demanded that I never reveal relevant secrets to anyone. At my level, most stuff I saw in Sleepless City might not be real, as he said.

I totally understood!

Learning about the dark domes was indeed one of Beals jobs, but it was not the most important one. By coming here, he was going to ask Angor where Ca.s.sini appeared. But he obviously wouldnt do it when Vifet was around.

Vifet gave Beals a doubtful glance. Thats not all you have to do today, eh?

Beals knew Vifet was suspecting whether Angor was the alchemist who received Ca.s.sinis blessing. As a neutral trader, Beals wouldnt get too concerned about what Vifet would do to Angor. But for now, hed save Angor the trouble since he was still trying to earn Angors trust. Even without considering the blessing of Ca.s.sini, Angors alchemy skills would benefit the Ashen Traders greatly.

Youre right, I did have another matter to inform Angor. Beals shrugged. But thats no longer necessary since youre here, Vifet.

Vifet beamed in delight. Is he admitting it? Angor saw Ca.s.sini after all?

Beals continued, I didnt know you and Vifet are acquainted, Angor, which means the other clue I brought is pointless.

I dont get it, sir.

You havent known? Beals widened his eyes in surprise. The seller who has a luck scroll is Vifet.

Huh? Vifet was the one who was truly surprised now.

Angor looked at him. Sir, Mister Beals told me that he found a seller. I never thought it was you though.

Yup! Beals followed up. This old guy asked for a fragment of eternity, so Im not sure youll reach an agreement.

A fragment of eternity, for a luck-enhancing scroll? Madelyne spat. Thats not an honest price, I must say.

Vifet laughed his embarra.s.sment off. Wait what?? So Beals isnt talking about Ca.s.sini?

He tried asking in another way, Angor, my boy. Do you perhaps know how to craft alchemy tools that prevent prophecy?

As I said, sir, I do not have time to do alchemy in the near future.

So you do know the techniques?

Angor wasnt sure where Vifet was getting at, though he thought proper to muddle through it because such items were supposed to be quite precious in the wizarding world.

Ive read about anti-prophecy enchantment before. But I have yet to get to actual practice. Maybe I can succeed with enough time? I dont know.

Vifet shook his head. If you do succeed, make sure to talk to me. I can trade the scroll for such a useful item as well.

You do know that a tool that counters prophecy is several times more costly than your pitiful scroll, right? Madelyne embarra.s.sed Vifet yet again.

Heh. The scroll I kept is no longer producible in this world. The effect is brief, yes. But in the right situation, it will help you turn the table. You do not determine its cost so mindlessly. Angor, my offer stands until I somehow lose the scroll. Ill be waiting.

Vifet chose to step away since both Angor and Madelyne were clearly wary of him right now. They would spend some more time when traveling to the Abyss Plane. There were many more chances to talk to Angor.

As for Ca.s.sini

Vifet decided to contact Gauss later and ask Gauss to do prophecy specifically against Angor. They would know the answer if the spell failed again.

Angor suddenly heard someones voice talking directly in his mind. It was Beals, who was using an original spell to send an encrypted message.

It seemed Beals invented it by improving Voice Transmission, and he could determine which customer could hear him by using the invitation cards. This was one of the reasons why the Ashen Traders were trusted by their customers.

Angor placed his card against his ears to read Beals message.

This is not the right place to talk. Follow me.

Beals was confident that not many people in this world could eavesdrop on them. But he still would like to stay away from several powerful wizards who were showing their mighty auras, especially the one who was staying in a room at the top of the vehicle.

Angor looked at Madelyne. I need some time with Chief Beals, maam. Will be back soon.

Madelyne looked at the guards in the distance, who were still repairing something.

You go ahead.

Vifet saw Beals and Angor flying away from Frozen Wing and decided to stay put for now.

Ill just talk to Gauss in a moment

After Angor left, Madelyne immediately sensed something different around her.

She and Angor were mostly neglected by the other wizards since they came to Frozen Wing. But Vifet and Beals easily brought them lots of attention.

Also, everyone heard their conversation because they werent using anything to cover their voices.

Greetings, Miss Madelyne! A wizard approached her. Im sorry to hear what happened to the Sillian Family. So you joined Brute Cavern? By the way, was that apprentice Thorn Lion Angor?

Madelyne did not need to dismiss the uninvited wizard because more people were already coming.

Oh, my dear Madelyne! I cant believe I get to meet you here! a man spoke in an exaggerated tone. Mister Rein sent Angor to the Abyss? Dear G.o.ds. He should have joined us instead, the Great Beacon Performing Academy!

Madelyne rolled her eyes. What for? So that Angor would become an actor or something?