prynovel Chapter 155 Port Changes
Chapter 155 Port Changes
Chapter 155 Port Changes
Sofia's pupils contracted.
A whooshing sound suddenly rang out—a dagger shot out, and a black figure darted out at the same time, rushing straight at Kane!
But the dagger that had been flying through the air suddenly stopped and fell into Kane's hand.
The black figure attacked with another dagger, and Kane, without hesitation, drew his own dagger to meet the attack.
In the underground wine cellar, two figures clashed rapidly, daggers collided, and sparks flew.
Sofia took a few steps back.
The black-clad figure stopped moving, straightened up, and looked at Kane.
It was the same silent killer I had met here before.
He stared at Kane and asked, "Where did you learn your dagger skills?"
"I'm sorry, I can't answer that."
The Silent Killer looked solemn, and Sophia also looked puzzled.
Kane smiled.
His dagger skills were learned from Laun of the Demon Cult, but there's no need to explain; let's leave it as a mystery.
In any case, he has already acquired the dagger expert trait, which is enough to attract the other party's attention.
The Silent Assassin paused for a moment, exchanged a glance with Sophia, and said, "Whether you are connected to headquarters or not—we accept your mission, but we also want your equipment."
"No problem," Kane smiled. "However, please prepare a few more things for me."
Sofia listened to his request with a strange expression, but still nodded.
She then took Kane away and helped him change into mercenary gear.
Watching Kane's departing figure, Sophia turned to the Silent Killer: "Your Excellency, what do you think is the purpose of this Lord Kane? Is he from headquarters?"
The Silent Killer shook his head, looking coldly at her: "Don't ask any more questions, don't overthink it. Have you forgotten the rules?"
"—Yes, I understand."
On the other side, Kane changed into ordinary mercenary clothes, regained his human appearance, and used disguise techniques to change his hair and eye color.
He looked around the harbor.
On bridges, along rivers, and at alley entrances, security officers can be seen randomly stopping passersby, indicating a significant increase in vigilance.
He made no attempt to conceal himself and walked openly toward the warehouse area where Risa and Ella were hiding.
The patrolling sheriff glanced at him but did not approach him for questioning.
Back outside the warehouse, Kane reverted to his Drow appearance and then knocked on the door as agreed: three light knocks followed by three heavy knocks.
No one answered the door.
Kane's heart sank.
Did something happen to him while he was away?
He frowned and pushed the door open to enter.
The warehouse was dimly lit, filled only with piles of goods.
Suddenly, a wooden stick came crashing down on my face!
Kane grabbed it, looked at Risa who had thrown the stick, and frowned, saying, "What are you doing?"
"Tsk." Risa clicked her tongue in dissatisfaction.
"After you left, someone else came and checked this warehouse."
Kane's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Ella.
The latter simply shook his head and said, "The other party just opened the door, took a look, and left."
Kane said, "Get ready, we'll be leaving in the next day or two."
"Leave?" Risa remained nonchalant, while Ella asked in confusion.
"Your Excellency Kane, with the port now under martial law, it's very difficult for us—"
Don't worry.
Kane looked out the window. "In a couple of days, the garrison will be too busy to take care of itself."
Time flew by, and the ships at Twin Harbors became noticeably busier.
Under the influence of the Dark Brotherhood, numerous rumors began to spread in the shadows.
"King Susas has been assassinated," "The Nords are about to attack," "Twin Harbors will be permanently blockaded" —
These rumors, a mix of truth and falsehood, spread quietly, fueled by the ignorance of the public.
Coupled with some scenes witnessed firsthand, panic among ordinary residents has indeed spread.
At the checkpoint leading out of Twin Harbor on the river, Frankie, looking grim, asked his adjutant, Varne, "How many waves of merchant ships have requested to leave now?"
Varn shook his head: "On our river alone, more than thirty boats have applied to leave today."
Many chambers of commerce, especially those that are hesitant to take risks, are worried that Nord might actually attack.
Frankie gritted his teeth and said, "These idiots! Didn't we already issue a statement saying there would be no war?"
Varne looked at his superior and sighed, "Frankie, the truth isn't important; what matters is the possibility."
Leaving Twin Harbors might just mean they'll earn a little less money;
However, if war were to break out, the existing military forces at Twin Harbors would be utterly incapable of stopping Nord's offensive.
He continued, "Now, because of the large-scale withdrawal of the Chamber of Commerce, many nobles who have connections with them have also begun to protest."
If we fail to apprehend the suspects and continue this blockade, we risk facing accountability from the royal court.
He looked at Frankie and suggested, "I recommend stopping the boarding and searching of every ship and instead secretly sending soldiers to investigate, cooperating with adventurers and mercenaries, and increasing the bounty."
Frankie gritted his teeth, watching the merchant and guild ships leaving, grumbling and cursing, and said, "No. If we let our guard down like this, the Finafenne family could easily escape."
Vane countered, "Have you considered that even if you eventually catch the person, if the commerce and tax revenue of Twin Harbor suffer serious losses, when you return to the royal court, will you face accountability or reward?"
Moreover, your family may face retaliation from those nobles whose interests have been harmed.
Frankie was silent for a moment, then finally said, "Wait three more days. If we can't catch them within three days, I'll do as you say."
Varn sighed and said nothing more. He had no family backing him, and his superior was in charge of the operation; there was only so much he could do.
He looked into the distance and saw that the number of boats on the various waterways of Twin Harbor was much smaller than when they had first arrived.
He thought to himself: I hope nothing unexpected happens.
Not far away, Kane, who had witnessed everything, wore a solemn expression.
Sophia stood beside him, and she said to him, "Your Excellency, as you requested, the rumors have spread. And they have worked as you predicted. I hope you will keep this a secret."
Kane nodded.
He understood that Sofia and the silent killer were clearly worried that if he were arrested, they would be implicated and that it would cause them trouble.
However, he had no interest in doing so.
He glanced at the ballistae, soldiers, and two high-ranking officers still arrayed on the riverbank, frowned, and asked, "Is what I asked for ready?"
Sophia nodded: "This morning we sold thirty bags of flour at a low price to the Eisenberg Duke's Chamber of Commerce's branch in the port."
Her tone was questioning, clearly indicating she didn't understand Kane's intentions.
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Kane nodded, his gaze returning to the soldiers stationed along the river and the two leaders who were in a state of utter disarray.
His lips revealed gleaming white teeth.
Next, we need to make a big splash and confirm that Nord is indeed planning an attack.
For example, a massive explosion that shook the entire Twin Harbor!