Chapter 499 Information

"The Witch Cult?"

When this term echoed throughout the space of the Stolen Goods Warehouse, the dingy bar suddenly cooled down.

Not only that but except for Fang Li, the complexion of everyone else changed to varying degrees.

Only Subaru Natsuki, as if completely unaware of the situation, asked with a puzzled expression, "The Witch Cult? What's that?"

No one answered Subaru Natsuki's question.

Even Reinhard, who had been interacting with Subaru Natsuki as if they were old friends, narrowed his eyes slightly. Finally, he abandoned Subaru Natsuki, unable to ignore the situation any longer.

Conversely, Emilia widened her eyes slightly, her complexion becoming increasingly complex.

"The Witch Cult..." Pack, seeming to abandon his playful attitude, returned to Emilia's side at some point and sighed.

"I never expected that such an existence would be involved in a place like this."

Basically, everyone else, like Pack, had never expected to hear that name here.

Therefore, even the bewitching hunter raised her eyebrows in curiosity and looked at Fang Li with interest, her lips parting slightly.

"Although I'm not sure why you're asking this question, let me ask first, why do you think I know the whereabouts of the Witch Cult?" 

Hearing this, Fang Li raised his eyes and calmly spoke.

"Because I'm very clear that as someone active in the world of darkness, it's usually not the opponents but the colleagues who understand its scope of activity the best."

This was knowledge he had acquired more than once at Butei High.

"The one who understands the underworld the most is definitely not the police, but rather, the colleagues in the underworld."

Just like competitors in business.

For these people, what they need to understand most is the territory controlled by their peers, to prevent stepping on each other's toes.

So, in the underworld, criminal organizations would do their utmost to prevent their information from falling into the hands of law enforcement, but they might intentionally leak some information to their peers.

This was to inform them that this was their turf, and if they crossed the line, the result would be a real confrontation.

This principle basically applies to any organization active underground.

And that's why law enforcement often needed the assistance of informants; relying solely on their power to investigate would be quite difficult.

"And as an assassin hired to prevent other Royal Selection candidates from participating in the Royal Selection, no matter what channel you use, you should have some information about the Witch Cult, right?"

Fang Li looked at the bewitching woman, saying such a line with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

"Am I right in saying this?"

"Bowel Hunter..."

Hearing the chilling nickname from Fang Li's lips, the bewitching woman's smile did not falter.

Her incredibly enchanting smile was originally beautiful.

However, coupled with the spine-chilling nickname, Subaru Natsuki couldn't help but tremble slightly.

In this situation, Fang Li began his explanation directly.

"Elsa Granhiert, hailing from the northern country of Gusteko, is a hired assassin known for her preference for slicing open the abdomens of her assassination targets, hence earning her the moniker 'Bowel Hunter.'"

"...Even though I was stabbed through the heart at that time."

"Although she is an assassin from another country, even in the Lugnica Kingdom, you are a well-known assassin."

Fang Li completely exposed the identity of the other party, even though Subaru Natsuki's interruptions were interspersed throughout. Nonetheless, it seemed as if nothing had been heard, as Fang Li focused his gaze on Elsa's body.

"An assassin like you, active in the world of darkness, it wouldn't be excessive to assume that you have at least some knowledge of the Witch Cult. So, I believe that, whether it's much or little, you should know some information in this regard."

That's why Fang Li came directly to the Stolen Goods Warehouse in this loop.

Settling the account of who stole Bo Xie's ledger with Felt was one reason.

Another reason was to find out about the whereabouts of the Witch Cult.

After all, this information was closely related to Fang Li's Main Quest.

Although Fang Li's original intention in coming to this world was to observe Subaru Natsuki, as a main Divine Envoy, he still had to consider completing the Dungeon World's Quest.

Therefore, Fang Li came directly here and, as he wished, met Elsa.

"I sincerely hope to obtain some information from you."

Fang Li said somewhat artificially to Elsa, "For this purpose, I've been waiting for you here for quite some time. As a matter of courtesy, shouldn't you also give me some reward so that I don't leave empty-handed?"

Fang Li's words drew everyone's gaze to Elsa.

However, Elsa, still wearing that dazzlingly enchanting smile, replied, "What an interesting proposition. Normally, waiting for a lady is what a gentleman should do. To use this as a means to demand payment is a bit rude, no matter how you look at it."

"But, I'm not hateful about it." Elsa swung the lethal weapon in her hand with agile movements, truthfully answering Fang Li's question.

"Indeed, after accepting the commission and coming here, I've heard more or less that the Witch Cult seems to be planning something in this area recently, so I've been active in the shadows."

With just one sentence, everyone present felt their hearts race.

"This is not good at all," Pack stated his thoughts directly, saying, "Having that crazy cult active nearby is not something that can put anyone's mind at ease."

"I agree on that point," Reinhard also said thoughtfully, "Especially now that the Royal Selection is approaching again, and incidents like hiring Assassins to take the lives of Royal Selection candidates have occurred. A disturbance is inevitable. If the Witch Cult gets involved as well, it's truly unsettling."

"You heard it too?" Fang Li shrugged and said to Elsa, "It seems that many people here are very concerned about the movements of the Witch Cult. If possible, please provide us with more information."

"Sure thing," Elsa agreed without hesitation.

However, including Emilia, who had been silent from the beginning, the expressions of Felt, Subaru Natsuki, and Rom drastically changed.

Because Elsa's smile unknowingly turned bloody.

It was the expression of a hunter.

"On closer inspection, there are so many irresistible opponents here. Your intestines must have very beautiful colors, don't they?"

Elsa licked her lips.

"I can fulfill your wishes."

"If the payment is your intestines."

A murderous aura suddenly surged.

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