Chapter 31: The Adventure Team

Chapter 31: The Adventure Team

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Paul Grayman, accompanied by Morrison, walked through the rooms, asking, Isnt there any treasure or something like that here?

Im not sure about that, Morrison replied. The Shark Gangs finances are tightly controlled, known only to a few core members. But about two hours ago, a group of people came and took away some big and small boxes.

It seems they really ran off with the money. Pray to the Lord of Light that we catch them. But to have infighting at such a critical moment, they are really courting death.

Morrison found it strange: Infighting? Ive never seen pirates turn on each other.

Paul asked, Then whats with these pirate corpses?

Morrison looked baffled: Werent they killed by your men? I hid as soon as I heard the commotion.

Realizing the potential danger, Paul immediately ordered his soldiers, Stay alert, there may be others hiding here, while reloading his pistol.

The soldiers, fully alert, escorted the count to the ground floor hall.

A soldier rushed out from a corridor and reported to Paul, Sir, Cecil, our intelligence officer, has found a basement with some suspicious individuals, now disarmed. They claim theyre not pirates and are asking for your instructions.

Oh? So there are other people in this church. Lead the way.

Weve told you many times, were not pirates. Have you ever seen such a beautiful young female pirate like me?

Meru Heimer, the leader of the Lichman Adventure Team, protested loudly, hands tied and expressing her dissatisfaction.

He turned to the adventurers, Explain yourselves. How can you prove your identities?

The adventurers were surprised, hearing Pauls voice still breaking, indicating he was about fifteen years old. As a lord, he seemed too young.

Team leader Meru urgently said, Youre the lord here? We really came to rescue people. Please let us go.

Dean whispered to Meru, advising her to show more respect, as the northern lords were known to be ruthless and unyielding.

Paul became alert seeing them whispering: What are you doing? I warn you, no conspiring!

As Dean was about to explain, Ladi suddenly spoke, Esteemed lord, you should first attend to the safety of your people. This elderly man, tortured by pirates and now unconscious, is the local mayor. His family can verify our identities.

Paul looked at the green-haired girl who was now facing him. She wore a scholars travel outfit, her face showing a charm beyond ordinary women, and her eyes had rare red pupils.

As their eyes met, Paul felt a brief dizziness, dismissing it as fatigue from the previous nights excitement.

He fought off a yawn and said, Alright, you make a point. Cecil, do you recognize the mayor of Port Fran?

Cecil replied, Sorry, my lord, I know hes an old man, but Im not sure of his appearance.

Go find a physician to treat this old man and verify his identity, Paul ordered. Cecil and two soldiers then carried the old man away.

Paul turned to the adventurers, As for you, you can leave once the old man wakes up and proves your innocence. He wouldnt trust them just because they had a beautiful woman in their group.

Dean suggested, Lord, the mayor was already unconscious when we arrived. But you can ask his granddaughter Susan to vouch for us, and he provided Susans address.

Paul agreed, Ill have her brought here. I hope you are indeed innocent.

Unnoticed, the green-haired girl quietly breathed a sigh of relief.