The Witcher: Elemental Lords

Dore chatted with them for a while and learned that they were there for the matters of the Blacksmiths' Guild. Since he didn't want to take the exam, they didn't force him. After talking for a while, Uncle Hong finally said, "I know you want to learn advanced hammer techniques. I'll teach you when you get back."

Dore's eyes lit up, and he smiled, "Then I'll thank you in advance, Uncle Hong."

Leaving from the back, Dore returned to the front. As soon as he sat down, he looked up and saw Kadia, dressed in swordsman's attire, walking in from outside.

His expression was calm, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry. He walked over lightly, then stopped in front of Dore's forge and casually tossed a small bag over. Then, he turned and left without lingering.

Dore caught the small bag and looked at Kadia's back, feeling somewhat puzzled. What was wrong with this guy today? He picked up the bag, opened it, and his heart immediately trembled.

Inside the small bag were glittering white crystals. He had seen these crystals before; they were fragments of magic crystals.

He had seen magic crystal fragments before. The ones he had picked up at the Bianchi mine were later eaten by the dog Odo. At the time, he didn't know they were so precious and didn't keep them. Now, he felt a bit regretful.

What did Kadia mean by giving him magic crystal fragments? Still, Dore felt a surge of excitement in his heart. It was like someone offering a pillow when you're about to fall asleep!

Just then, he saw a pair of patrol soldiers running out of the city in neat formation, frantically searching for something on the street. They were checking everyone very strictly. Then, he saw a team of city guards emerge from who knows where and begin wandering around the streets, seemingly looking for someone.

The streets were immediately thrown into chaos. The pedestrians were frightened by the guards and huddled on the side of the road, trembling, unsure of what had happened.

These soldiers spread throughout the entire street and quickly rushed into the slums.

Normally, they wouldn't bother coming to this place, but today they stepped into the mud and went directly into the slums.

At the same time, several people wearing long robes walked out of the city, holding disc-like objects in their hands, searching the streets.

Dore had never seen such a scene in his more than ten years of life. It seemed that something major had happened. Even the death of the Bundy noble last time wasn't this exaggerated.

Everyone in the blacksmith shop stood at the door, looking out, wondering what had happened.

Just then, Hage and Uncle Hong also came out from inside. As people with some status, they quickly went to the street and casually asked the patrolling soldiers. Then, the two of them turned pale.

Lord Three of the Oun Family was dead.

The news quickly reached Dore's ears, and his mind went blank.

He finally understood what Kadia wanted him to make poison for. This guy, Kadia, was too bold! He even dared to kill a powerful figure from the family he was loyal to?

He suddenly felt that the magic crystal fragments in his hand were burning hot. This guy was simply lawless.

However, he didn't doubt whether Kadia would be exposed or not. He knew the effectiveness of the poison he made best. There was no way they would suspect him. He just wondered why this guy would do such a thing.

This was a big deal.

The death of a viscount was a huge event in Domont City.

Dore estimated that this situation would at least result in a city-wide lockdown and a strict investigation. From top to bottom, everyone would be thoroughly checked. With the magic crystal mine about to produce finished products, this was a major event.

He quickly saw that the city gates were quickly closed, and every pedestrian on the street was being checked, creating a chaotic mess.

Whether in the Northern Kingdom or elsewhere, nobles and commoners were treated differently. If commoners died, the police department would handle it according to regulations. If they could find the murderer, great. If not, they wouldn't care. Nobles were different. Nobles were the true upper class. The empire's nobility was limited in number. The death of a noble was a major event, involving countless conflicts of interest.

Dore pondered in his heart, then clicked his tongue. Kadia was fine when he wasn't causing trouble, but when he did, it was a huge deal. The head of a viscount was probably worth around a third-level mission.

While he was thinking chaotically, a team of soldiers arrived at the blacksmith shop and barged in, surrounding the entire place.

These soldiers were all elite troops, with abundant energy and vigorous blood. Each one was comparable to a second-level blacksmith who frequently worked with iron. Plus, they were armed. Everyone retreated, not daring to test their mettle.

What did these soldiers mean by coming to the blacksmith shop?

Soon, one of them stepped forward and looked around, shouting coldly, "Who's in charge here?"

At this moment, a sarcastic voice came, "Oh, Commander Feng Suo, what a grand display! Can't you see such a big person like me?"

Feng Suo found the voice somewhat familiar, and his brow furrowed. They were here to stir up trouble, and who dared to provoke them?

He suddenly turned his head and saw a familiar figure, and he was immediately stunned.

"Hage?" He immediately dissipated his aura and chuckled, "So, Hage is in charge here?"

He raised his head and glanced at the name of the blacksmith shop, feeling somewhat puzzled. "When did this Mondo Blacksmith Shop become the city lord's property?"

Harley waved his hand, impatiently saying, "Just say what you need to say. Everyone here is here. If you want to ask anything, hurry up and ask, then get out."

Feng Suo lowered his head, not daring to be presumptuous.

Behind him, the soldiers also sensed their leader's retreat and sheathed their weapons, retracting their energy.

"Well, the third son of the Vice City Lord's family died. The City Lord and Vice City Lord are furious and sent us out to maintain order, asking if any strangers have come in recently?"

Harley shook his head. He waved his hand, pointed to everyone, and said, "These are all old-timers of several years. If they weren't old-timers, they wouldn't stay here all the time. Go look somewhere else. By the way, is that guy really dead?"

Feng Suo's gaze followed Hage's hand in a circle, finally pausing on Dore, then he heard his last sentence.

The corner of his mouth twitched slightly, "Dead is dead. Is there a real or fake? He died of poisoning, so this matter may involve a lot, possibly even involving a wizard. Be careful here."

Harley was immediately shocked. He didn't dare to look at Dore, and countless thoughts ran through his mind.

Dore killed Odo and his son, killed Feller and Kamen, all with poison. He himself was likely a wizard. Dore knew Kadia of the Oun family, and the two had a good relationship. Kadia had a feud with that third son. Could he have done it?

Being in a high position, he had many sources of information and naturally knew the inside story.

This matter was serious. Didn't Dore say he wanted to take leave? He needed to get him out of here temporarily.

While feeling somewhat shocked, Harley made up his mind, preparing to ignore this matter.

He pretended to sigh and said, "Although that third son wasn't anything good, it's still a pity that he died like this."

Captain Feng Suo nodded, not daring to respond.

The internal affairs of the Oun family were not for a small captain like him to judge.

Harley, as the chief steward of the city lord's family in charge of all the blacksmith shops in the city, was definitely in control here. He turned his head and shouted, "Squad, dismiss!" The group left in a hurry.

The group came quickly and left quickly, soon heading to the next house, rushing in as if they were robbing.

Seeing this, Harley glanced at Dore.

But Dore didn't notice Harley. Instead, he lowered his head and stared at the three inches in front of him, frantically guessing in his mind.