Chapter 703: Bloody Ambition
Just as Henry and the others were enjoying a rare after-dinner leisure, the boss of the Shadow Thieves Guild, Renault. The bloody head was so busy that he didn't even bother to eat. He is currently in the stinky sewers, personally directing a large number of his subordinates to plant spore plants named "Elysian Dreams".
This kind of moss-like thing turned out to be perfect for growing in the sewers, and after a day and a night of fruition, a large area had spread out in the dark, damp area below the guild headquarters. At this rate, it will take less than two weeks to try to hit the market, which will surely bring in a lot of revenue, enough to get out of the current difficult financial situation.
Watching the thieves carefully sprinkle the purple powder evenly near the base of the wall, the bloody head smiled with satisfaction, and then said to Arcanis behind him: "Remember, not a single untreated 'Elysian Dream' is allowed to fall into the hands of outsiders. Once you find out that there is an inner ghost, you can always kill it first. This plant is so important to us, imagine how many people will go crazy when it hits the market. As the only organization that can provide a source of goods, we will have access to endless wealth. β
He was well aware of the prospect of such a gadget, which had very few side effects, but could give people extreme pleasure, and as soon as it appeared on the market, it would immediately crowd out the share of other narcotics. Not only will it bring in a lot of profits, but it will also take the opportunity to infiltrate other places, such as Port Carlin, where thieves are full of guilds.
"Understood! I'll keep an eye on this place, and no one will try to steal even the slightest bit. Arcanis didn't hesitate and agreed. He swept over a few thieves with unclean hands and feet with sharp eyes, and instantly frightened these guys and hurriedly took out the moss hidden in their bodies.
But there is not a single member of the Shadow Thieves Guild who is not afraid of this terrifying legendary thief. It is said that there were several guild leaders who were powerful and self-sustaining in the first place, trying to redivide the territory. But he was killed by his family overnight. Dozens of corpses were hung on the city walls to dry, not even babies less than a year old.
No one knows how he did it, because among them were not only powerful thieves and warriors, but also a fairly high-ranking mage. But there was only one wound on the whole body, and that was a fatal throat, and it was pierced from the front. As long as people with a little common sense know to protect their necks in battle, let alone a group of high-level professionals.
Afterwards, an experienced adventurer looked at the corpses and made a shocking inference that the victims had been killed before they could react. Some of them don't even know how they died. Not to mention reacting.
There is no doubt that Arcanis's level of assassination has reached its peak, and no one has ever seen it and been able to come down. There seems to be some very special skill hidden in this, and he is willing to expose it when he cooperates with people.
Since then, no one has dared to resist any order from the bloodhead. For in the shadows lay a blade that never missed, and it lay quietly, ready to take the life of a traitor if he wanted to.
Of course, the one that was attacked by a vampire doesn't count. Because Arcanis was betrayed by a traitor at the time, he had to face not only the powerful Bardi, but also a dozen veteran vampires who were not weak. Even so, he escaped alive. This shows how difficult this legendary thief is.
The bloody head glanced at the subordinates who were almost scared to pee their pants, revealing a very cruel expression. Although the Shadow Thieves Guild does not prohibit stealing. Sometimes he even encourages this, but this time, if someone dares to be unclean, then he will definitely let everyone know where he got the nickname of blood head.
"I have to warn you that this plant is not unique to us, the dark elves who live in the dark realms, and Henry, who also gave us seeds, can all give seeds to other people or organizations." Arcanis's voice was so small that no one but the two of them could hear anything.
"There's no need to worry about that just yet." "Elysian Dreams" is certainly not something that can be found everywhere in the dark regions, otherwise it would have been scattered to the surface long ago. It has extremely demanding growth requirements, water sources, smelly air, and humid environment, all three of which are indispensable. As for Henry. Angome is in big trouble, and I can only pray that he doesn't leak the seeds too soon. By the way, how did you handle old Willie's side? Maybe we can use this to make him owe us a favor. After saying that, the bloody head raised his head and stared at his most powerful subordinate.
Arcanis replied in a low voice, "Old Willie is dead, having been stabbed in the throat by me in front of all the dockers and their families. Several of the thugs involved in the kidnapping were also thrown into the sea to feed the sharks, and you better appoint a new person in charge, and it is better to do the same as them, otherwise it won't be long before no one wants to work for the guild. β
"It doesn't matter, it's good to give up all that bit of business, and there's not much money anyway. In the future, the docks will be used exclusively for smuggling these little purple babies, and I believe that the guys in Port Carlin will soon like him, and then bring a steady stream of gold coins. As he spoke, the bloody head clenched his fists, and there was a hint of greed in his eyes.
Obviously, he has been coveting the ports of the south for a long time, and now that he has the weapon to knock on the door, he must operate it well. As one of the six members of the Dark Council, how could he not have the slightest ambition. The reason why he accommodated Henry was because he couldn't afford to provoke him, but for those who could afford it, he was absolutely black and ruthless.
"Since that's what you mean, then I'm relieved. This time, the docklands almost went into chaos, and the organization called the "Mutual Aid Society" was more powerful than expected. Although they are all poor people, there are too many of them, and they are also protected by the Knights of the Warmest Heart, which can easily become difficult to control in the event of conflict. Arcanis recounted what he had discovered.
In response to that sentence, I don't know if I don't listen to it, and I was shocked when I heard it. The bloodhead couldn't imagine that an organization composed of poor people had grown to such a point, and in terms of the number of members, it seemed to have surpassed the Shadow Thief Guild, and I was afraid that as long as they used it a little, no news in the entire city would escape their ears and eyes.
The most outrageous thing is that the members of these poor people are actually the daughters of young nobles, and they are also protected by a powerful legendary spellcaster. If it weren't for Naria's inaction, the Shadow Thieves Guild would most likely see her as a peer who wanted to grab territory and business.
After thinking about it for a few minutes, Bloodhead lowered his voice and asked, "What do you think...... Is it possible for us to have some cooperation with mutual aid associations? β
"Cooperation?!" Arcarnes was stunned on the spot, and it took half a minute to come back to his senses. "Absolutely. As long as you make a commitment to donate a sum of money every month, then they don't mind helping out with something. Some time ago, the Mutual Aid Society sent some people to sort out the old arsenal of weapons for the Knights. β
"No, I mean let Mutual Aid be our eyes and ears." Bloodhead explained in a whisper. He knew very well that although the shadow thieves controlled Amm's most developed intelligence network, due to the lack of manpower, some news would not arrive until later. But it just so happens that the large number of members of the mutual aid society can fully compensate for this.
Arcanis touched his chin thoughtfully: "I think it's possible." It was just a short time since this incident passed, and it was a good opportunity to get in touch. β
"It makes sense, I'll let Alan run tomorrow and donate some money to show my kindness. I have other things to do first, and I will leave it to you here, and all those with unclean hands and feet will not be tolerated, and all will be executed on the spot. After saying that, the bloody head patted Arcanis on the shoulder and quickly left the sewers with several bodyguards.
Henry probably never dreamed that the time bomb he had planted with his own hands would be taken by the shadow thieves, and that he was about to start a tentative cooperation. If he had learned the news, he would have woken up laughing in his dreams.
You must know that the current mutual aid association is still very simple, although many members were originally to be able to receive a piece of free bread, but after a long time, they found that they could really benefit from helping each other and improve their lives, so they soon developed centripetal force and cohesion, and the basic form of the entire organization was also determined.
However, as a force that wants to change the situation in Am, they still lack some very important things, that is, fixed financial resources and a good-hearted political family.
Judging from the countless examples of armed seizures of power on the earth over thousands of years, all those who want to overthrow the current rulers without exception have to resort to various forces, and only those who do not hesitate to betray the country can truly achieve their goals, which has been proven countless times in recent history.
Obviously, Naria, who is still naΓ―ve, is unlikely to accept such an act, because she is an idealist by nature, and idealists are usually hot-blooded and lack a really feasible plan. But the young people of the mutual aid association are different, they have a lot of ambitious people, they seem to be talented on the surface, but only they know what they think in their hearts.
From the very beginning, Henry positioned Naria as an idol and initiator, and the one who could really lead this force to the foreground must be an ambitious person. He couldn't confirm who the man was, but he could guess a rough range.
Undoubtedly, the most likely is one of the few young people who are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Mutual Aid Society. People who crave power can't settle for plainness, and they always like to get the approval of those around them, so it's easy to find a few worthy targets.
I believe that this temptation of the Shadow Thieves Guild will inevitably arouse the devil hidden in the bottom of my heart, and the first guy to respond will definitely occupy a pivotal position in the future.
After the baptism of darkness, a duplicitous political family will soon be born. They will use these destitute and poor people to reach their own ulterior secrets, and in the process produce great destruction officially Henry wants the result, the perfect win-win...... (To be continued......)