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Chapter 262
chapter 236 part 1
Chapter 235: The Plan Ahead, and an Idea for a New Special Job Class
By: Amnesty L
Inside the inn room.
Imina's small lips moved as she expressionlessly tore at a piece of white bread. Hearing Tang Zheng guess that she had bought the inn, her expression still didn't change much.
Drip, drop, drip, drop!
The rain outside fell on the windowsill, making a pattering sound.
Seeing that Imina didn't speak, Tang Zheng smiled gently, picked up his spoon, and started sipping the vegetable soup on the table. The room fell silent again.
The atmosphere wasn't tense, but rather peaceful.
Imina stuffed the last bite of white bread into her mouth. The purple hair on her forehead shifted slightly as she said with a hint of disdain, "You've caused quite a stir on your way here, Lord."
"I hear you were attacked by quite a few adventurers and mercenaries?"
At this point.
Imina crossed her arms. Her amber eyes quickly sized up Tang Zheng, and only after seeing that he had no injuries did she raise her chin.
"Has the news reached the Royal Capital? What are the specifics?" Tang Zheng's eyes flashed, and he ignored the subtle antagonism in Imina's tone.
After all, having her stay in the Royal Capital for so long, and dealing with an organization like Eight Fingers at that, it was normal for her to be a little annoyed and resentful.
Imina shot Tang Zheng a look, but her sharp, fierce gaze held a trace of worry. "You didn't hide your route, and you've caused such a huge commotion."
"Seven Gold-rank Adventurer Teams, five Platinum-rank Adventurer Teams, and one Mithril-rank Adventurer Team."
"The infamous seventy-man Death Spreading Sword Corps mercenary organization, and also a mysterious Assassin Unit."
"So many people, all dead at your hands. Currently, aside from that 'Swordsmanship Genius' Brain who escaped from you, there are no survivors."
Imina leaned forward, her beautiful eyes fixed on Tang Zheng. "Lord, you tell me, is that a big commotion or not? The moment you entered the Royal Capital, all the factions here already knew."
Tang Zheng was a little dumbfounded. "So many people died?"
It was true that they had encountered many attacks along the way, but they were all rather scattered. The Green Leaf Witch could handle them easily by herself, so Tang Zheng hadn't really paid much attention.
He had only paid some attention during the encounter with the Death Spreading Sword Corps, and that was because of Brain.
Thinking about it carefully.
The number of people targeting the Empire's bounty was probably much higher. However, none of the people Tang Zheng had dealt with were weak. The rest were simply too scared to make a move.
"I've already found Brain's location. Should I send someone to kill him?" A cold glint flashed across Imina's face as she spoke softly.
Brain's reputation was considerable, and it was said he had a good relationship with Warrior Captain Gazef. She was worried that the escaped Brain would cause trouble for Tang Zheng.
Tang Zheng looked at Imina with some surprise, astonished that she was able to find Brain's location.
From this, it was clear that Imina could now mobilize the power of Eight Fingers.
Tang Zheng shook his head. "No need. He's much more valuable alive than dead."
"How are things with Eight Fingers?"
"With the power you previously displayed, Illusion Demon Succulent has been very obedient and cooperative. The entire Security Department is completely under control."
Confidence showed on Imina's face. Her own power wasn't weak, and with a hidden powerhouse like Tang Zheng backing her, suppressing the others wasn't difficult:
"I have also made contact with the department heads of the other divisions. Because of the Fighting Ogre's death, Eight Fingers held a collective meeting."
At this,
Imina's tone grew solemn. "Attending the meeting, besides the eight department heads, there was also a mysterious person presiding over it."
"Their specific identity is unknown; likely only a few of the department heads know. Also, the divisions are almost independent of each other. Controlling the other divisions is more troublesome than I anticipated."
After hearing Imina's more detailed information about Eight Fingers, Tang Zheng's expression showed no surprise.
He already had some understanding of Eight Fingers' situation. Moreover, for such a large organization, it would be impossible if there weren't other factions supporting it from the shadows.
"There's no rush to control these divisions. As long as we hold the important Security Division in our hands, we'll have a certain degree of control over all of Eight Fingers."
Tang Zheng placed the spoon in his hand into the bowl, smiled softly, and continued:
"Next, there are a few things I need you to do."
"Go on, I was born to suffer," Imina pouted, but a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes.
"First, in the name of your Security Division, secretly recruit magic casters to fill out the incomplete Six Arms."
"Specifically, I need you to find magic casters whose jobs fall under the Faith-based, Spirit, and Other systems."
Imina was a little bewildered, not understanding why Tang Zheng was doing this, but she nodded nonetheless.
Speaking of which.
Magic casters are actually divided into so many different systems?
"Second, through the Slave Trading Department, purchase a few slaves who have mastered the 'Wild Transformation' ability. There shouldn't be many humans who can master this skill."
"Demi-humans master it more easily, especially those from the demi-human tribes destroyed by the Slane Theocracy. The slave department should have channels for the slaves captured from there."
Tang Zheng paused here and glanced at Imina.
He had actually meant to say that the elf slaves captured by the Slane Theocracy from the Elven Kingdom would master the skill more easily. However, since Imina was a half-elf, he changed the word to 'demi-human' just as it was leaving his lips.
Imina's expression didn't change as she nodded.
"Third, I need to buy several large warehouses in the territories of each of the Six Great Nobles. Contact the grain merchants in each region and have them transport all the moldy grain that won't sell, as well as any rotten food, to these warehouses."
"You can have people from the Smuggling Unit handle this."
Imina continued to nod, though she grew more and more puzzled. There was no connection between these three tasks at all, but from the look on Tang Zheng's face.
Each one was clearly a major undertaking.
At the same time, Imina felt a little excited and happy inside.
She and Leinas had both stayed behind in the Royal Capital, but their situations were completely different. Leinas clearly had various arrangements and plans from Tang Zheng.
But her, aside from controlling a security department, seemed to have been completely forgotten by Tang Zheng until now, with no new instructions for several months.
Now.
Imina finally knew what she was supposed to do.
"I'll be troubling you, Imina," said Tang Zheng.
"These tasks are one more troublesome than the next," Imina muttered. Her slender figure was already on its feet, her two long, curved, purple pigtails swaying gently.
"Oh, right. This is for you."
"These things will cost a lot of money. Except for the first task, don't use Eight Fingers' money for the other two."
Tang Zheng took a magic leather pouch from his waist and tossed it to Imina. "There are gems inside. You can pick a few if you see any you like."
Imina reached out and caught the magic leather pouch. Her fair fingers pulled open the pouch's drawstring, and a faint red glow emerged from within.
Chapter 235: The Plan Ahead, and an Idea for a New Special Job Class
By: Amnesty L
Inside the inn room.
Imina's small lips moved as she expressionlessly tore at a piece of white bread. Hearing Tang Zheng guess that she had bought the inn, her expression still didn't change much.
Drip, drop, drip, drop!
The rain outside fell on the windowsill, making a pattering sound.
Seeing that Imina didn't speak, Tang Zheng smiled gently, picked up his spoon, and started sipping the vegetable soup on the table. The room fell silent again.
The atmosphere wasn't tense, but rather peaceful.
Imina stuffed the last bite of white bread into her mouth. The purple hair on her forehead shifted slightly as she said with a hint of disdain, "You've caused quite a stir on your way here, Lord."
"I hear you were attacked by quite a few adventurers and mercenaries?"
At this point.
Imina crossed her arms. Her amber eyes quickly sized up Tang Zheng, and only after seeing that he had no injuries did she raise her chin.
"Has the news reached the Royal Capital? What are the specifics?" Tang Zheng's eyes flashed, and he ignored the subtle antagonism in Imina's tone.
After all, having her stay in the Royal Capital for so long, and dealing with an organization like Eight Fingers at that, it was normal for her to be a little annoyed and resentful.
Imina shot Tang Zheng a look, but her sharp, fierce gaze held a trace of worry. "You didn't hide your route, and you've caused such a huge commotion."
"Seven Gold-rank Adventurer Teams, five Platinum-rank Adventurer Teams, and one Mithril-rank Adventurer Team."
"The infamous seventy-man Death Spreading Sword Corps mercenary organization, and also a mysterious Assassin Unit."
"So many people, all dead at your hands. Currently, aside from that 'Swordsmanship Genius' Brain who escaped from you, there are no survivors."
Imina leaned forward, her beautiful eyes fixed on Tang Zheng. "Lord, you tell me, is that a big commotion or not? The moment you entered the Royal Capital, all the factions here already knew."
Tang Zheng was a little dumbfounded. "So many people died?"
It was true that they had encountered many attacks along the way, but they were all rather scattered. The Green Leaf Witch could handle them easily by herself, so Tang Zheng hadn't really paid much attention.
He had only paid some attention during the encounter with the Death Spreading Sword Corps, and that was because of Brain.
Thinking about it carefully.
The number of people targeting the Empire's bounty was probably much higher. However, none of the people Tang Zheng had dealt with were weak. The rest were simply too scared to make a move.
"I've already found Brain's location. Should I send someone to kill him?" A cold glint flashed across Imina's face as she spoke softly.
Brain's reputation was considerable, and it was said he had a good relationship with Warrior Captain Gazef. She was worried that the escaped Brain would cause trouble for Tang Zheng.
Tang Zheng looked at Imina with some surprise, astonished that she was able to find Brain's location.
From this, it was clear that Imina could now mobilize the power of Eight Fingers.
Tang Zheng shook his head. "No need. He's much more valuable alive than dead."
"How are things with Eight Fingers?"
"With the power you previously displayed, Illusion Demon Succulent has been very obedient and cooperative. The entire Security Department is completely under control."
Confidence showed on Imina's face. Her own power wasn't weak, and with a hidden powerhouse like Tang Zheng backing her, suppressing the others wasn't difficult:
"I have also made contact with the department heads of the other divisions. Because of the Fighting Ogre's death, Eight Fingers held a collective meeting."
At this,
Imina's tone grew solemn. "Attending the meeting, besides the eight department heads, there was also a mysterious person presiding over it."
"Their specific identity is unknown; likely only a few of the department heads know. Also, the divisions are almost independent of each other. Controlling the other divisions is more troublesome than I anticipated."
After hearing Imina's more detailed information about Eight Fingers, Tang Zheng's expression showed no surprise.
He already had some understanding of Eight Fingers' situation. Moreover, for such a large organization, it would be impossible if there weren't other factions supporting it from the shadows.
"There's no rush to control these divisions. As long as we hold the important Security Division in our hands, we'll have a certain degree of control over all of Eight Fingers."
Tang Zheng placed the spoon in his hand into the bowl, smiled softly, and continued:
"Next, there are a few things I need you to do."
"Go on, I was born to suffer," Imina pouted, but a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes.
"First, in the name of your Security Division, secretly recruit magic casters to fill out the incomplete Six Arms."
"Specifically, I need you to find magic casters whose jobs fall under the Faith-based, Spirit, and Other systems."
Imina was a little bewildered, not understanding why Tang Zheng was doing this, but she nodded nonetheless.
Speaking of which.
Magic casters are actually divided into so many different systems?
"Second, through the Slave Trading Department, purchase a few slaves who have mastered the 'Wild Transformation' ability. There shouldn't be many humans who can master this skill."
"Demi-humans master it more easily, especially those from the demi-human tribes destroyed by the Slane Theocracy. The slave department should have channels for the slaves captured from there."
Tang Zheng paused here and glanced at Imina.
He had actually meant to say that the elf slaves captured by the Slane Theocracy from the Elven Kingdom would master the skill more easily. However, since Imina was a half-elf, he changed the word to 'demi-human' just as it was leaving his lips.
Imina's expression didn't change as she nodded.
"Third, I need to buy several large warehouses in the territories of each of the Six Great Nobles. Contact the grain merchants in each region and have them transport all the moldy grain that won't sell, as well as any rotten food, to these warehouses."
"You can have people from the Smuggling Unit handle this."
Imina continued to nod, though she grew more and more puzzled. There was no connection between these three tasks at all, but from the look on Tang Zheng's face.
Each one was clearly a major undertaking.
At the same time, Imina felt a little excited and happy inside.
She and Leinas had both stayed behind in the Royal Capital, but their situations were completely different. Leinas clearly had various arrangements and plans from Tang Zheng.
But her, aside from controlling a security department, seemed to have been completely forgotten by Tang Zheng until now, with no new instructions for several months.
Now.
Imina finally knew what she was supposed to do.
"I'll be troubling you, Imina," said Tang Zheng.
"These tasks are one more troublesome than the next," Imina muttered. Her slender figure was already on its feet, her two long, curved, purple pigtails swaying gently.
"Oh, right. This is for you."
"These things will cost a lot of money. Except for the first task, don't use Eight Fingers' money for the other two."
Tang Zheng took a magic leather pouch from his waist and tossed it to Imina. "There are gems inside. You can pick a few if you see any you like."
Imina reached out and caught the magic leather pouch. Her fair fingers pulled open the pouch's drawstring, and a faint red glow emerged from within.
