Investigating in Underworld

 "I see, so we only knew the name as well as what their end goal, but not the reason for why they targeted Euralle," Ian said, already combing through the information as best as he can.

 "Yes. The only good information is that the name. Anything else is not as helpful," Kell replied.

 "Unfortunately so. In that case, we only have only one avenue left," the mage said, looking directly at Kell.

 "The Underworld might contain the answer we seek,"

 Kell gave his best friend a weird look, "Do you have to said it like that?" the brunette groaned,

 "Let me have my fun dang it,"

-x-

 After some discussion, it is decided that only Ian and Kell would be the one that visit the Underworld. While there is women there, they all, well, not criminals but they are definitely thugs and so on, people who is part of the Underworld.

 And while the girls are adventurers, they lack the ruthlessness needed in the Underworld, not to mention they might be targeted by the people there, to be kidnap or force into servitude by the very pleasant people of the Underworld.

 So, only the two males will go to the Underworld. With Ian large stature, plus the fact with some make up he will look like a full blown thug, ready to break your skull or spine, depending on his mood.

 As for Ian, he look like a shrewd seller, a person that will no doubt be seen as a scammer or weirdo in the market but would perfectly fit right in the Underworld.

 They both had dyed their hairs as well as giving themselves some makeover, to look different enough from how they usually look, so if they accidentally met with the Dark Hound, they will not recognize them, or so the two hope.

 Now that they look like a part of the Underworld, the second task is searching for it themselves. Thankfully, Lisa and Kell manage to learn the location of one of the entrance from the receptionist.

 To which, they are heading now. One of the entrance is located in a tavern, that has a staircase leading right to the Underworld. The two best friends took a seat as they glance at the bartender, who was busy making a drink.

 Once he was finish with the job, the man head straight towards them. 

 "What are your order?"

 "A regular beer, plus for my friend over here, a wine that is stirred until one could touch the bottom of the glass without getting wet," the bartender nodded though Ian could tell he was shock. The man disappeared into one of the room, something they both expected.

 The two waited until he return, with 2 beers and a piece of paper. Ian discretely put it inside his pocket before giving the man a gold coin, the payment needed for both the beers as well as the passage to the Underworld.

 Once they finished their drink, they head towards one of the room written on the paper. When they open it, they saw as a staircase run smack dab at the center of the room, no doubt the entrance to the Underworld. 

 Beside the stairs are several armed guards, to help protect the passage to the underworld. Ian gave him the paper, to which one of the guards nodded before granting them entrance.

-x-

 To be honest, Ian had expected the Underworld to have slightly musky stench, with the smell of stale air being the most predominant. Aside from it, he had thought the buildings, if there is any will be dilapidated and looked a lot more like their first lodging place in Thrine City.

 His expectations had been subverted as he looked at the Underworld. The first thing that came into his mind is the size of it. It look as big as Thrine City, or slightly smaller but still large by any means. The second thing is the fact it looked like the buildings in the Underworld is a lot better than he had ever thought possible.

 It look like the buildings had been recently build, from a year to 3 years at the very least. Or if they used magic to maintain the building, which is more likely.

 The two adventurers in disguise remained calm, trying not to gawk at the scenery, something they both able to do, albeit with some difficulty. Aside from that, they pretend to observe the place, looking like they enter the Underworld for the first time, but also that they have visited some place similar to here.

 They quickly walked away, leaving the staircase as they looked around. They have already make a comprehensive plan before coming so they don't need to talk to one another for the moment.

-x-

 Ian first stop is the tavern. And while Kell looked more like the people likely find inside a tavern, his ability to dig get information out of the patrons is lacking, so they both decide it would be handed to Ian. 

 As for the big oaf, he is walking around, trying to find an underground arena, so he can beat up some people and gain some recognition. If his luck is good enough, he might even able to meet members of Dark Hound.

 While there is a chance that the Underworld would have an underground arena, there is also the chance it did not have one. If that is the case, he would just visit the different stores and asked some predetermined questions prepared by him, Lisa, and Fiona beforehand.

 Ian quickly find a tavern, before picking the corner as place to have his drink. It is concealed enough that it is hard to be spotted while also allow him to hear people talking to one another.

 The only thing he need to do is to filter the noises, only grabbing the worthwhile information instead of things who bangs who, which is the more likely topic he would hear.

 Ian sighed, preparing himself for a rather boring day.

-x-

 "Hhm, I am going to talk to that girl, wish me luck,"

 "Good luck on not getting that girl, bastard,"

-

 "So, do you think you can handle this job?"

 "Of course, just make sure you have our payment ready or you will suffer the same fate as our previous employer,"

-

 "So, do we know where that bitch of an alchemist is?"

 "Yes, but we can't do anything. It seem they are weary about being attacked and holed themselves inside their house. The security also improve so we cannot attack without getting our entire group annhilated.

 "Damn it! Oh well, we just have to tell the boss about it. Maybe he has a solution,"

 Surprisingly, he jinxed himself, but for the better. Instead of being bored to death, he manage to find two members of Dark Hound, or very likely one. A smile on his face as he prepared his next move.