Gluttonous Warlock

Chapter 28
Just two weeks ago, the largest local spice firm purchased a batch of pepper.

As soon as the goods arrived at the dock, they were snatched by a group of thugs.

The police have been investigating for a long time, but no progress has been made so far.

Business owners have lost faith in the effectiveness of the police.

He simply paid his own money and offered a reward to catch the thief and get back the robbed pepper.

It's been almost two weeks since the notice was posted.

There are many interested adventurers and bounty hunters.

However, when they heard that the mastermind was "One-Eyed" Jason, they all retreated.

"One-eyed" Jason, the leader of the bandit group active in the mountains of Gwent Island, is said to be a strong and brutal half-orc.

There are more than a dozen desperadoes under this guy.

He is also a sorcerer apprentice himself, and his strength is quite strong!

Such a group of thugs, apart from genuine warlocks, who would dare to take the initiative to provoke them? !

However, a warlock like Ms. Sola has nothing to do with her, and there is no reason to meddle in such affairs.

So to date, the Jason Thieves are still at large.

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After two months, Allen returned to the hot spring valley where he hunted the basilisk.

Taking advantage of the warmth of spring and the blooming season, collect medicinal materials and poisons to assist the blood of the poisonous demon in cultivating.

In order to facilitate the collection of medicines, Allen casts the 0-ring magic to "detect viruses" every once in a while.

Explore toxin reactions in bushes and rock crevices with complex terrain.

This trick is really very clever.

Along the way, many rare medicinal materials and poisonous insects were discovered.

When it was almost noon, Allen walked deep into the valley.

Unintentionally, an unprecedentedly strong toxin reaction was detected!

"Huh? Something's wrong!"

Allen immediately became alert.

Poisonous plants that grow normally in the wild, the magical feedback aroused will never be so strong and concentrated!

A large number of level 2 toxins are piled up in one cubic meter of space, what does this mean?
In all likelihood, it is a highly toxic substance artificially stored!
Allen narrowed his eyes slightly, and his originally leisurely attitude suddenly became excited!

According to the guidance of the spell, he walked through the dense forest ahead and found a cave.

Thick vines hang down along the stone wall, covering the entrance of the cave like a green curtain.

It looks like a deliberate barrier, specially designed to cover the cave.

Allen quickly checked his equipment.

Daggers, crossbows, lime packs, blasting bottles.

Put it all where you can get it.

Gently opening the vine curtain, Allen dodged into the hole.

Cave tunnel, winding and deep.

The further you go, the wider the space becomes.

The stalactites above the head sometimes drop water.

There are also jagged stalagmites growing on the ground.

Typical karst landform.

A large natural cave with heaven and earth inside.

In the depths of the cave, the flickering of flames could be seen faintly, and the sound of quarrels could be heard.

Allen leaned against the cave wall, sneaking under the cover of shadows.

At the end of the tunnel, there is an exceptionally empty vault.

Two groups of people are confronting each other.

One of them could tell they were a group of bandits just by their attire and demeanor.

Eleven people, the head of the man is close to two meters tall.

He wears an eyepatch diagonally, and his skin is greenish.

The ferocious face is like a beast.

A pair of fangs stick out from the corner of his lips.

Behind him is a sharp battle ax slung across his back!

Seeing his face, Allen immediately thought of the legendary bandit leader.

"One-eyed" Jason!
Opposite Jason's party, there are also ten people.

Nine of them were heavily armed and looked like mercenaries.

There is also a middle-aged short and fat man in a robe, who should be the employer of this group of mercenaries.

Alan was curious and hid in a dark corner to eavesdrop.

Things are not complicated.

Dumpty's name is Dupin, and he is the second-ranked spice merchant in Quint Port.

A competitor named Marco, who has been riding on his head for many years, does everything he can to suppress his business.

Mr. Dubin was so angry that his teeth were itchy, and he was always looking for opportunities to take revenge on Marco.

Not long ago, when he learned that Marco had imported a batch of pepper, he immediately had a plan.

Find the Jason Gang, who have cooperated twice before, and hire them to raid the dock warehouse of Marco Trading Company and rob two large barrels of pepper.

After succeeding, he smuggled into the mountain overnight and hid in this secret cave.

After the limelight passed, Dubin took people to transport the pepper away, and settled the commission by the way.

Today is the day when both parties settle the bill.

But Jason changed his mind temporarily.

The reason is that during the robbery, three brothers were sacrificed.

This pension is not a small amount.

Doberman must pay for it!

Of course Dupin was not happy.

There was no such clause in the original contract.

Raising prices on the ground, breaking the rules, this is not acceptable!

For this matter, the two sides argued endlessly.

The atmosphere in the cave was tense, but neither side dared to make a real move.

Although the Jason gang was fierce, the guards around Du Bin were also mercenaries who licked their blood.

Especially the mercenary captain, whose strength is not inferior to Jason.

The two factions are evenly matched.

Once there is a conflict, both parties must suffer.

We are afraid of each other, so naturally we can't fight.

However this is only an appearance.

Allen, who was on the sidelines, already smelled a deeper conspiracy!

Dupin, a profiteer, brought two barrels of rum to the thieves.

Said to comfort them.

In fact, Dupin had already poisoned one of the barrels!

This profiteer, not to mention the pension, doesn't even want to give the commission agreed in advance, and has already made up his mind to kill and silence him!

Allen dared to make such a bold judgment.

It is because with the help of magic, it has already been detected that there is poison in the wine.

Some kind of level 2 toxin, one cup is enough to kill you!

Before he was outside the cave, the source of the toxin reaction he detected unintentionally was in the wine barrel.

As Allen predicted.

Dubin cares about the issue of pensions, but in fact he is suspicious and paralyzed Jason's party.

After arguing for a while, he really backed down.

Jason didn't want to offend his old customers too much, so he backed down in a very sensible way.

So the two sides reached a consensus.

In addition to the agreed commission, an extra [-]% is considered a pension.

The business is negotiated, and the peace makes money.

The atmosphere in the cave then eased down.

It's time for a drink.

Dubin turned his head and gave the mercenary captain a wink.

The captain understood.

Open one of the barrels of wine and greet your subordinates to drink.

When the gangsters saw the mercenary drinking, they couldn't help smacking their lips, looking greedy.

"Dubin! Don't be stingy, order some good wine for our brothers!"

The one-eyed half-orc Jason was also seduced by the wine worm.

"no problem!"

Dubin waved his hand cheerfully.

The mercenary captain pried open another barrel.

The spirit in the barrel exudes an attractive mellow aroma.

Plus the characteristic caramel smell of rum.

Completely masks the smell of poison.

Dupin carefully selected the poison and mixed it with alcohol to produce fatal consequences.

And after drinking it, it will take at least 15 minutes for the toxin to break out.

It is highly toxic and has a delayed onset. It is most suitable for assassinating gangsters!

As he wished, Jason was the first to raise his glass to drink.

However, the evolution of the situation was beyond Dubin's expectations.

As soon as he drank the spirits, Jason's face suddenly changed!
With a pop, it sprayed out!

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Ask for a monthly ticket recommendation!

(End of this chapter)