Merchant From Earth in the Magical World

Decisive actions were taken, and those who needed to withdraw did so. After all, the Orc and Elf armies were soon to launch an attack on the southern human forces, so he had plenty of time to make new arrangements. I will eventually take control of Nuta City.

"Very well..." said Grand Priest Lancelot, who judged the situation strategically, "Since the Lord of the city strongly recommends Knight Yan Xing for the investigation of the assassination of Priest Temple, I, on behalf of the Temple, entrust this case to Knight Yan Xing. May I ask, Knight Yan Xing, how many days do you need to catch the assassin?"

Yan Xing replied, "How can one set a deadline for solving a case? It depends on when the assassin slips up. Anyway, I've already gathered plenty of clues, and I'll catch him soon. Of course, if anyone thinks they can solve the case faster than I can, they are welcome to take over at any time."

Grand Priest Lancelot still wanted to pressure Yan Xing further.

At this point, Count Theodore settled the matter for the meeting. "I think that settles it! Since Knight Yan Xing is so eager to help us with the investigation, and the Grand Priest has no better candidate, why not let Knight Yan Xing give it a try. I hope everyone will actively cooperate with Knight Yan Xing while he is investigating Priest Temple's assassination case. If there's nothing else, Knight Yan Xing and I will take our leave now. We still have much to discuss, and Knight Yan Xing has brought me many specialties from the Thunderous Swamp. Now, everyone may disperse! Let Grand Priest Lancelot arrange Priest Temple's funeral promptly, so his soul may return to heaven as soon as possible."

Having finished speaking, the old Earl stood up.

Lady Karol stood and curtsied to him.

The other two nobles also stood up and paid their respects.

Yan Xing said solemnly, "Leave the case to me! I will catch the assassin as quickly as possible and chop him into mincemeat for my warriors."

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That's the level of prestige he commanded.

The old Earl gave a courteous nod to the Grand Priest and left the meeting room.

The influential figures in the room automatically formed two lines, allowing the old Earl and Yan Xing to pass.

Then, the nobles collectively bid farewell to the Grand Priest and left the meeting room one after another.

Soon, only four people remained at the round conference table in the meeting room.

Lady Karol unwrapped a piece of candy and put it in her mouth, savoring it. "Delicious, absolutely delicious! This Knight Yan Xing really is an interesting person."

Grand Priest Lancelot also unwrapped a piece of candy and put it in his mouth. It was rich in creaminess, sweet, and succulent.

The Lord of the city has found a capable ally.

「Outside the Temple, the old Earl and Yan Xing walked side by side back to the carriage.」

Once the procession started on its way back and the carriage began to move, both men looked at each other and burst into laughter.

The old Earl exclaimed, "Your performance was truly outstanding, far beyond my expectations. Now, I am very optimistic about the cooperation between Nuta City and the Eternal Domain. I believe the Thunderous Swamp will be a neighbor that coexists harmoniously with us."

Yan Xing said, "It's just that Lancelot and the others were inadequately prepared due to the short notice. If they had one or two more days, perhaps we wouldn't have resolved the matter so smoothly."

The old Earl agreed, "Yes, they were too hasty! More precisely, Grand Priest Lancelot was too hasty. If he had waited, others might not have. Eventually, someone will exploit this incident for their own ends. I want to know how you plan to investigate this case? I suspect you won't find many clues."

Yan Xing replied, "Investigate the case? That's your job, isn't it! My task was to shield you from their fire. You must catch the assassin quickly, so I'm not proven wrong before so many people. Knight Yan Xing always keeps his word."

From the moment he took on the case, Yan Xing had no intention of finding the assassin who had slain Priest Temple. Being a newcomer, he lacked both the connections and the ability. After all, the Grand Priest and the others weren't truly concerned with finding the real killer. No, that's not quite right! They didn't care how Priest Temple died; they were only interested in seeing the old Earl meet his end.

As long as Yan Xing helped the old Earl out of this bind, the latter certainly wouldn't let an assassin run amok in his city. With the war on the front lines beginning, stability was needed at the rear. The old Earl needed to catch the assassin more urgently than anyone else.

So, Yan Xing just needed to sit back and wait for the old Earl to hand him the credit for catching the culprit.

Upon hearing Yan Xing speak so, Count Theodore couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter again. "Incredible, incredible! Even I was outwitted by you, you sly fox."

Yan Xing laughed, "It goes both ways, Lord Earl. You are an old fox, and I have much to learn from you."

Count Theodore looked at Yan Xing with increasing fondness. Suddenly he said, "You want to learn from me, do you wish to take me as your mentor?"

Taking a mentor.

Yan Xing suddenly remembered one of his purposes for coming to Nuta City. It was to visit the Knights' Guild, learn the next level of knightly skills from a Knight Instructor, and find a way to advance to the Hero level.

Unexpectedly, the old Earl was willing to be his Knight Instructor.

In all of Nuta City, there probably wasn't a second Knight as formidable as the old Earl!

It was a stroke of luck from the heavens.

Yan Xing, disregarding the carriage's confines, immediately stood up and gave a respectful bow to the old Earl.

The old Earl laughed heartily, "I'll take you as my disciple, and you can give me a set of Ice Jade Porcelain tableware as a token of apprenticeship."

Yan Xing replied, "I will give two sets to my mentor."

The old Earl was even more delighted.

After inquiring about Yan Xing's strength, he began explaining the methods for human Knights to enhance their power during their journey back.