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Chapter 118 Demanding Compensation

Chapter 118 Demanding Compensation

Kane frowned, looking at the two unconscious mercenaries on the ground, then at the half-elf.

I'm mentally calculating how to handle this.

He planned to take the three men back to the Dark Brotherhood and hand them over to Sophia for interrogation.

Investigate the Bloodline Purification Society, especially whether they have any connections with "Lady Dream" or the Demon Cult.

Soon after, Kane, carrying two unconscious mercenaries and with the half-elf following behind, turned and headed towards the Dark Brotherhood's tavern.

The night was still deep, and the magic lamps in the alley flickered, casting long shadows. A faint smell of blood gradually filled the air.

With a "bang," the tavern door was pushed open, and Kane entered with three others.

A half-elf mage apprentice with his hands bound and head hanging low, and two unconscious and injured half-elf mercenaries.

The noisy tavern fell silent instantly. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked over, gasping in shock, their faces filled with disbelief.

Everyone knew that the two mercenaries, one fat and one thin, were veterans of the Dark Brotherhood's stronghold, having completed many difficult missions, and both were at the first tier of strength.

That half-elf mage looks to be a first-tier mage as well.

Yet, three first-tier powerhouses were subdued by Kane without any chance of resistance.

What's even more astonishing is that Kane wasn't injured at all, not even a speck of dirt on him, as if he had done something insignificant.

"Second-order? Or third-order?"

Many mercenaries secretly wondered what was going on, their eyes filled with awe and apprehension as they looked at Kane. No one dared to underestimate this cold-blooded descendant of the Drow anymore, much less dare to plot against him.

Kane ignored the stares of those around him and walked straight to the counter.

At that moment, Sophia hurriedly came down from the second floor, her long silver-gray hair cascading over her shoulders, her face delicate but her expression solemn.

Hearing the noise at the door and seeing the three people behind Kane, she immediately understood what had happened.

"Lord Kane, this is—"

Sophia strode over, her tone respectful, her brow furrowed as she looked at the three mercenaries.

"Someone has their eye on my pureblood lineage and ambushed me in the alley."

Kane spoke calmly, briefly recounting what had happened, "Interrogate them for me, find out all the information, including their stronghold, members, and—whether they have any connection with the demon cult."

I'm staying upstairs tonight; let me know the results immediately.

Sofia's heart tightened; she realized the problem was serious.

The fact that a Dark Brotherhood contracted mercenary was ambushed by other mercenaries near his own base is a serious internal strife.

Moreover, the one who was ambushed was Kane—a second-tier powerhouse, with the powerful Drow family behind him.

If not handled properly, it could not only offend Kane, but also bring trouble to the Brotherhood.

She nodded quickly and said solemnly, "Don't worry, Your Excellency. Leave this to me. I will extract all the information as soon as possible and will not let you down."

Furthermore, we sincerely apologize for what happened to you. This was our oversight, and we will definitely strengthen the security of our bases in the future to ensure that this does not happen again.

Kane nodded.

Sofia immediately turned around and ordered two Brotherhood members to take the three mercenaries away for questioning.

He then personally took a room key and handed it to Kane, saying respectfully, "Your Excellency, the innermost room on the second floor is ready. It's quiet and safe. Please rest well, and I will inform you immediately if there is any news."

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Kane took the keys, said "thank you," and turned to go upstairs.

He actually disliked the tavern. Too many mercenaries had stayed upstairs, and the air always had a lingering smell of sweat and alcohol, which was unpleasant.

But now he does need a safe place to rest, and he also needs the help of the Dark Brotherhood to interrogate him.

As for the Bloodline Purification Society, he originally planned to put it aside for now. But since they took the initiative to come to him and even triggered a side quest, he naturally wouldn't let it go.

However, he knew in his heart that the Demon Cult and "Lady Dream" were the most pressing problems at the moment.

We must find out the true identity of "Lady Dream" and find clues as soon as possible to stop the evil cult's conspiracy.

Otherwise, once the demon legion is assembled, the entire continent will suffer.

Back in his room, Kane closed the door to shut out the outside noise.

He didn't rest immediately. He walked to the window, opened it, and looked at the deep night, pondering in his mind.

Then he walked to the middle of the room, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began practicing spells. After practicing all the spells, watching his learning progress slowly increase in his mind, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Kane stopped practicing and leaned against the bed to rest as dawn broke.

The next morning, a gentle knock sounded on the door.

"Come in," Kane said, his voice still cold.

The door opened, and Sofia walked in, carrying an exquisite plate. On it were flower cakes, white porridge, and a glass of warm milk.

She gently placed the plate on the table, turned to Kane, and said respectfully and gently, "Your Excellency, you are awake. This is breakfast."

Kane opened his eyes, glanced at his plate, didn't touch it, and asked calmly, "Have you got any results regarding the information I requested?"

Sophia's smile faded slightly, and her tone became serious: "Your Excellency, we have obtained some preliminary information. Those three mercenaries are indeed peripheral members of the Bloodline Purification Society, and they have revealed the locations of three peripheral strongholds."

But they were too low-ranking to know the core intelligence or whether they had any connection with the demon cult.

She paused and added, "In addition, the ambush has also been investigated. When you contacted them at the tavern, they discovered that you were a pure-blooded drow, and they wanted to capture you and hand you over to the Bloodline Purification Society in exchange for a reward."

This was indeed our oversight; we failed to detect the conspiracy in time. Please forgive us.

"No need for forgiveness," Kane said calmly.

"What I need is intelligence, not an apology. Continue the interrogation; the peripheral members might also know something. Every detail must be investigated."

"Yes, Your Excellency, I will arrange it immediately." Sophia nodded quickly.

She took out a small red knife from her bosom and handed it to him respectfully, saying, "Sir, to express our apologies and to make up for our oversight, I present this token to you."

"As long as you use it to post missions at Dark Brotherhood strongholds in various countries, the commission will be halved, and the missions will be prioritized and never delayed."

Kane glanced at the knife.

The blade is small and exquisite, engraved with the Dark Brotherhood symbol, and made of unusual materials, clearly not an ordinary item.

He knew that such tokens were very valuable, and were usually only possessed by nobles of Sussas or core members of the Dark Brotherhood.

Just as Sophia thought Kane would accept it and breathed a sigh of relief, Kane said calmly, "Not enough."

Sofia's smile froze, her expression grew even more serious, and she quickly asked, "What do you think is lacking, Your Excellency? Please tell us, and we will do our best as long as it is within our capabilities."

"I don't lack this money, nor do I need the right to prioritize assigning tasks."

Kane slowly rose and walked to the table, tapping his fingers lightly on the surface. He looked coldly at Sophia. "My loss is far greater than this token. This ambush exposed my identity, and there will definitely be more people targeting my purebloods coming after me."

For example, core members of the Bloodline Purification Society, or other organizations.

He raised his voice: "I need more compensation. I need the Dark Brotherhood to use all its intelligence networks to help me find the Bloodline Purification Society's core strongholds and members, and at the same time keep an eye on the movements of Lady Dream and the Demon Cult."

Furthermore, you must guarantee that no one will dare to target me in Twin Harbors until I resolve these troubles.

Sofia's face turned pale and then red, and she felt conflicted.

Kane's demands are too harsh; utilizing the entire intelligence network would consume a huge amount of manpower, resources, and money, and could also offend other factions.

But she knew she couldn't afford to offend Kane; it was a matter of credibility.

After a moment of silence, Sophia gritted her teeth and nodded, her tone firm: "Your Excellency, I agree."

I immediately reported to headquarters and mobilized all local intelligence networks to help you investigate the movements of the Bloodline Purification Society, "Lady Dream," and the Demon Cult.

At the same time, we will strengthen security at the Twin Harbor base and ensure that no one provokes you easily.

Kane looked at her, and a faint smile finally appeared on his lips.

"Sure, but I still need to organize a team."