The weird game of the ancient gods

While Xia Yu and others were having dinner, a sumptuous banquet was also held in the banquet hall of Storm Fortress.

The food at this banquet was much richer than what Xia Yu and the others ate. The long banquet table was filled with all kinds of delicacies, including golden-skinned roast suckling pig and clam chowder seasoned with cream. , roasted rock sheep from Arathi, baked lobster from Menethil Port, velociraptor omelet from Stranglethorn Vale, and fine wine from Lordaeron - these were shipped by sea before the natural disaster and were stored in cellars for several years. The final taste is more mellow.

Everyone participating in the banquet was nobility, elders, and upper-class figures from Stormwind City, but the atmosphere at today's dinner was a bit stiff.

"That damn thief has robbed my family of generations of savings. Ms. Katlana, please make the decision for us."

The one who is crying is none other than one of today's sufferers, Duke Bores Vishak. He only discovered that his home had been stolen in the evening. At that time, he was preparing to change into a dress and come to attend the banquet. As soon as he entered the bedroom, he discovered the secret. The door to the Tao was opened. I thought that there were many traps in the secret passage and I would see the burnt corpse of a thief. However, I didn't know that what I saw was a ransacked treasury.

Onyxia glanced at the sad-looking Duke, and sneered in her heart. The orcs had already confiscated all your family's belongings. How could you still have the savings of several generations? The money was obviously from Stormwind City. Your share of the reconstruction grant.

She glanced at the Duke coldly and nodded noncommittally.

Another victim, Duke Greg Leskova, agreed with a gloomy expression, "You're right. This thief is so rampant and continues to steal from famous nobles. It is clearly a provocation to Stormwind City and must not be tolerated."

Greg's reaction was even more intense. Not only did he lose his money, but all the assassins he had managed to bribe and support were all killed. This made him not only angry, but also scared. If that person wanted to assassinate him, how could he? Not dead?

Bolvar also slammed the table angrily, "Ms. Katlana, my home has also been robbed. This thief actually stole the Royal Guard Sword given to me by the late king. This rose thief must be caught and brought to justice."

Onyxia was a little surprised now. She had stolen from four houses in a row. Could her own mansion have been stolen as well? It doesn't matter if she loses some belongings, her house is just an empty shell anyway, the key is not to expose 'that person'.

She had been staying in Stormwind City during this period, and she wasn't sure whether her house had been robbed as well, but it should be fine. She specially arranged for Viskager to guard the prisoners, so even if Van Cleef came, she wouldn't be able to please him.

"Shore, why doesn't MI7 have any clues?"

Xiao looked at everyone present with an indifferent expression, and a trace of sadness flashed in his heart. Stormwind City is controlled by such a group of people. The country is obviously in crisis, but these nobles only know how to have banquets and parties every day, and they still call it a beautiful name. Council of Elders'.

But there was no wave on his face, and he said calmly: "Since the king disappeared, MI7 has been ordered to lift the security work of Storm Fortress and Uptown. Now the security work of Uptown and Storm Fortress is managed by the Royal Guards. The army is responsible, I think you should ask Captain Victor about this."

Katrana's face darkened. She was actually the one behind this. She was the one who drove MI7 out of the Uptown area on the grounds that she was not escorted, so as not to let them discover her plan. But now she became the opponent. It’s an excuse to evade responsibility. It’s really unreasonable.

"Hmph, is this the reason for your inaction? If the thieves want to enter the upper city, they must enter from other areas of Stormwind City. Aren't those areas monitored by your MI7 department? As a result, you don't even have any clues. I realize that you really disappoint me."

Xiao Er was speechless when he said this. He thought that this was fine, as my feelings were shot even while I was lying down.

The other nobles immediately started to help after hearing this.

"Yes, yes, it's all your MI7's fault."

"You didn't handle the king's attack well last time, and now such a mess has occurred. I really doubt whether there is any need to retain this department."

"Your Excellency Xiaoer, you must give us an explanation. You must bear part of our family's losses for us!"

Xiao angrily laughed back, "Since you are so worried about the safety of your family, why don't I ask agents from MI7 to go to your homes to conduct a careful investigation to ensure that similar things will not happen again."

As soon as these words came out, several nobles were speechless. Everyone knew each other's background very well. Who didn't have some dirty information? If this was discovered by the agents, it wouldn't be a matter of losing some wealth.

In the end, it was Katrana who spoke, "I don't think it's necessary. Do your part and find the Rose Thief as soon as possible. As for the security issue in the uptown area, I will recruit a group of people privately." Elite thieves are here to keep Uptown safe.”

Shore's face immediately became serious, "The security of Stormwind City should not be managed by outsiders with unknown origins."

Katlana smiled slightly, "I think this is not a problem you need to consider. Finding the thief as soon as possible and finding out the whereabouts of the king are what you want to do, right? Bolvar."

Bolvar nodded, "Katlana is right. I think the security work in Stormwind City should be strengthened."

Xiao's face turned pale for a moment. He knew that it was a waste of time to argue with this group of people. These nobles were all the same. Even Bolvar was fascinated by Katrana and couldn't count on him at all. He bowed his head and said, "Then please allow me to take my leave first."

After leaving Storm Fortress, Shaw took a deep breath of the cold night air. The night view of Stormwind City was very beautiful. However, under this bustling city, there was a hint of haze. The disappearance of the king was definitely not an accident. He could feel that there must be something wrong. What a conspiracy.

When he returned to MI7, he found that someone was already waiting here, his adjutant Osber and a young female agent.

Osber: "Sir, this agent wants to see you and has something very important to say."

"Who are you?"

"Sir, Mr. Shore, I am Agent Gilney from Little Thumb. I have important information to report to you."

MI7's agent classification is divided by five fingers as code names, with the little finger being the lowest-level ordinary agent.

Xiao was a little strange. He usually didn't interfere with things involving his little finger, but he still nodded and said, "Let's go in and talk."

Five minutes later, Shore finished listening to Gilny's report.

He frowned, so a mysterious thief wants to meet me? This person is so powerful, is he the Rose Thief? It's impossible for two such powerful thieves to appear at once. When he said he knew the whereabouts of 'that person', did he mean His Majesty the King?

This matter was full of weirdness, which made him immediately interested. Rather than scheming with the nobles in Stormwind City, he would rather have a meeting with the mysterious thief.

"I understand, you did a good job."

"Sir, do you really want to meet him? That man is very dangerous. I think it would be better to take the assassin group with him."

Xiao smiled slightly, "There's no need. The other party asked me to meet in Stormwind City. There should be no ill intentions. Besides - I'm also very dangerous."

He is very confident in his own strength. The opponent may be very strong, but he does not believe that the opponent can be stronger than him. He has not lost the civil war between thieves yet, and even Van Cleef is not his opponent.

However, after thinking for a moment, he still partially accepted Gilny's opinion. If he wanted to keep the other party, it would be safer to bring more people with him.

"Arrange a group of assassins to be stationed nearby. If a battle is needed, I will send you a signal. By the way, you should come too - Ringfinger Gilny."

Gilni was excited for a moment, had she been promoted?

"Yes, sir!"