parentshiftbook Chapter 19 Merchant? I think he's a cultist and an inquisitor!
Chapter 19 Merchant? I think he's a cultist and an inquisitor!
Late at night, outside Viscount Sean's woodland.
Linus stared anxiously at the only path through the woods.
He had been waiting here for three nights.
According to the original plan, Kahn had arrived two days ago.
Today, they should have completed the final checks and are just waiting for the night of the red moon.
But now, with time running out and Kahn still nowhere to be seen, Linus couldn't help but sigh.
Linus is outwardly a first-class knight, but in secret he is a fourth-class bishop of the Church of the Moon Goddess.
With him in charge, controlling Su Lan should have been foolproof. However, to his surprise, a black-robed magician inexplicably appeared by Su Lan's side!
The black robe was a special item that prevented Linus from detecting it.
But the fact that he was isolated from detection speaks volumes; his opponent was likely no weaker than him!
Linus, who was not good at direct combat, then called for reinforcements.
Su Lan is one of the Moon Goddess Church's key targets. Although failing to control her won't affect the overall situation, it's still best to avoid any mistakes.
With one more person, there's a greater chance of success.
The crimson moon gradually shifted, and suddenly, a ray of light appeared in the eastern sky.
Before we knew it, the sky had already brightened.
Linus stood up, shaking his head helplessly: "I really don't want to take any risks..."
Just as he was about to leave, a rounded figure caught his attention.
"Kahn, you're too late."
Linus turned around, frowning.
Kahn also spotted Linus, and immediately abandoned the car behind him, running step by step to Linus, his body trembling.
"Bishop Samir, please let me explain!"
Linus stared at Kahn, remaining silent.
Kahn's expression stiffened, and he changed his words, saying, "Linus, Sean's altar was invaded. The archbishop ordered me to investigate the cause along the way and see if it had been tampered with, which delayed me for two days."
He started bragging: "With you here, the little baron is a piece of cake. I'm just here to help you out!"
"So what did you find out?" Linus didn't answer the question.
"The altar had a broken corner, but it's been repaired," Kahn said somewhat awkwardly.
"We haven't found the enemy, but the power of 'purification' remained at the scene. We suspect it was likely the work of the conservative faction."
"Understood," Linus said calmly.
"I have other important matters to attend to, so you will be in charge of this rehabilitation ceremony. There are still two days left, thank you for your hard work."
He transformed into a shadow, swiftly departing under the remaining moonlight, leaving behind a single sentence.
"I saw you brought a lot of things from Sean. This time, pretend to be a businessman again."
"clear."
Kahn stood there for a while, making sure that Bishop Samir had left, before he finally caught his breath.
"That old bastard, he's already a fourth-tier knight, but he's still pretending to be a first-tier knight."
Recalling his earlier humiliation, he was still furious. He whipped the mule pulling the cart and said angrily:
"You still dare to eye the benefits I've already got? Don't give me a chance to deal with you."
However, Kahn only vented his frustrations.
He was a second-tier knight in the court, nominally Linus's superior, but in reality...
It can only be said that there is an insurmountable gap between third-tier and fourth-tier priests.
……
"Lord Su Lan, a merchant has arrived from the west."
Reed came to report early in the morning, but his expression was somewhat strange:
"They specifically requested to see you, saying they brought a cure for marine hematuria and a high-grade alchemical agent that can increase soil vitality."
"Huh?" Su Lan almost couldn't hold back.
So everyone knows about the problems in his territory?
The funniest thing is that these businessmen all used the same set of sales pitches!
"What's his name?" Su Lan asked, trying to calm herself down.
“Kahn,” Reed replied, “he visited the Earl’s territory, but I don’t know the purpose of his visit.”
"From the royal city?" Su Lan asked again to confirm.
It's hard not to think about it, after all, the person who cursed "trainee judge Su Lan" to death was also named Kahn, and the timing was also so coincidental.
Reed briefly recalled: "Yes, the Moonshine Merchant Guild, which is directly under the jurisdiction of the royal city."
That's it then.
This Kahn isn't from the Moonshine Merchant Guild.
He is clearly a follower of the Church of the Moon, an assassin of the Inquisition, and a fake businessman!
To meet or not to meet, that became the question.
After much deliberation, Su Lan decided to meet the other party to see what he was really up to.
The gun is easy to hide, and the dark arrow is hard to prevent.
Kahn's disguise as a businessman is likely because he doesn't want to completely break ties for the time being.
Given Su Lan's current situation, a hasty refusal would only arouse suspicion.
Kahn might change his plans because of this; whether it's assassination or a curse, it won't be easy to deal with.
On the other hand, Su Lan needs to buy time.
If we can keep Kahn calm for now and stall until the night of the Red Moon, he can fulfill his second wish and obtain the anti-curse potion.
At that point, the only threat will be assassination, which will be much easier to deal with.
Having made up her mind, Su Lan summoned Tia to provide support underground, while she went to the reception room.
After a major renovation, the reception room is now the safest place outside of his home.
The underground passage was already filled with black gas.
As long as Su Lan sends a signal, Tia will turn off the suppressor and release the pollution!
Anyone who dares to mess with him, he'll explode!
The safety factor is full!
Su Lan pushed open the door and greeted him politely, "Lord Kahn, I've heard so much about you!"
Kahn saw Su Lan and greeted her with a warm smile:
"Lord Su Lan, it's a pleasure to meet you. The last time I saw you, you were still studying. I never imagined that you would become such a powerful figure in the blink of an eye."
It really does look like that.
However, Su Lan had already seen through Kahn's true nature and remained vigilant.
He took a step back without making a sound, pulled over a chair next to him and sat down, then gestured for Kahn to sit down as well.
"Please sit down. I dare not accept such a title. My Black Reef Fjord is a poor, remote place. Everyone knows that crops cannot be grown here, and the farmers all suffer from blood disease."
Kahn didn't force his way closer to Su Lan. He sat down at the other end of the table and said with a smile:
"My lord, you flatter me. I'm here to help you. Look at this top-quality alchemy potion. One bottle can bring a bountiful harvest to an acre of farmland for a whole year. Let me open it for you to see."
As he spoke, he took out a bottle of dark red potion from his pocket, placed it on the table, and was about to open it.
Su Lan pressed his hand down:
"Then I'll gladly accept it. However, it's best not to display such a precious item here, as it would be a waste to affect the medicine's efficacy."
Before Kahn could react, he turned and shouted towards the door:
"Baudelaire, come in. Lord Kahn gave me a bottle of potion. Take it to the study and place it in the most conspicuous spot on the desk. Keep it safe!"
"Yes." Bode bowed, accepted the potion with both hands, and left the room.
Kahn's lips twitched as he watched.
He didn't say he was going to give it to me.
This kind of mental activator is very difficult to make, isn't it?
He was even thinking of letting Su Lan "accidentally" inhale a little bit, and then he would begin the first stage of the curse... to reform her!
Su Lan saw Kahn's expression and chuckled inwardly.
"Hey, your soil conditioner's color's wrong, you think you can fool me?"