Chapter 17 The Attendant of the Secret Cult(1/2)
The deal between Moon Rabbit and Shadowfang Scrik was completed quickly and efficiently.
Both parties completed the currency transfer through [bearer financial card].
If the Moon Rabbit succeeds, he will harvest 100 kilograms of hallucination mist and 20 doses of each of the four liquid potions from the Skaven.
These items are extremely valuable in Whisper Alley, especially the 100 kilograms of Illusion Mist.
When the fog of hallucination flows into an area like Hell's Kitchen, the impact will be far-reaching and devastating, especially if there is already a certain scale of drug circulation in the area.
The strong hallucinogenic and addictive properties of hallucination fog, as well as the characteristics that may cause physical and mental distortion in users, mean that they are more troublesome to the administration than four-liquid potion-type emetics.
The circulation of a large amount of hallucination fog will directly lead to serious public health problems, and the already dangerous crime rate will inevitably increase significantly.
The Skaven clan has begun to disregard the rules and market trends for the sake of their sales.
For potions like Mist of Illusion, all sellers and manufacturers will control the circulation, because if this potion is circulated in large quantities, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction with official forces.
But depending on the situation, the Skaven clan doesn't care at all.
"Everything is put in the capsule. As a big customer, we will not charge for the capsule." After the transaction was completed, the rat leader Skrik showed a satisfied smile with a hint of pride in the smile.
and satisfaction, as if celebrating a good harvest.
The Moon Rabbit glanced at the blood-stained capsule. It was obvious at a glance that the Skaven had snatched it back from some unlucky man. She accepted the capsule silently and then pointed at the Skaven.
The leader said something.
“A pleasure to work with.”
"Happy cooperation." The ratman leader gave a quacking smile, "If you want to purchase goods in the future, you can come to me. The goods here are much cheaper than those of the Shadowtail family."
The Moon Rabbit had already learned from the simple conversation with the leader of the Ratmen that the Shadow Tail family was the Werewolf family that controlled two-thirds of the Whisper Alley market.
From the conversation, she learned that the reason why the Shadow Tail tribe can monopolize so much market share is not only because they can transform into adults, but also because their family itself believes in the teachings of the Secret Cult of Emetics and actively serves as the guardian and guardian of the Secret Cult.
Executor.
Today, the Moon Rabbit easily gained the short-term "friendship" of the Skaven clan by relying on his ability.
However, if the location is changed to a supply point controlled by the wolf-rat people, and if the family members know that a communicator has died, then they will never give money like the clan does. The wolf-rat people family is cunning and vigilant.
They will not let go of any trouble.
"I've heard before that the commemorative calendars of the worlds are completely different from Terra's. Although they are both divided into 365 days, there are 10 days in a week. Therefore, each month is divided into three weeks. Each day and reality are
The world's day is the same, which is 24 hours.
In addition to the 12 months, the calendar of all realms also includes 5 festivals, which do not belong to any month and are distributed between specific months. These festivals are usually related to seasonal changes and important cultural or religious celebrations."
After the transaction, the Moon Rabbit suddenly started chatting to the Ratman leader in a casual manner.
She had told the leader of the ratmen before that she was a foreigner living in the Terra Nexus, and the calendar used in the Terra Nexus was still the Terra calendar, and the difference between the Terra Nexus and other realms was very big, so she was now
The homely greeting would not seem too abrupt.
"There are not only five festivals. In all realms, each race has different gods that they believe in. Each god has its Epiphany, and the gods to which the gods belong also have different special days." The ratman leader said.
Without thinking about it at all, he started pretending.
"For example, our Skaven society has four major clan days, because no one is as powerful as the four major clans in terms of military, politics and influence. In addition to the four major clan days, our Skaven also have similar
Epiphany is used to commemorate the arrival of the great [Great Horned Rat] - the Festival of the Rat God."
Although she was quite interested in the history of the Skaven, Moon Rabbit didn't want to hear that right now. She asked the Skaven leader clearly: "I remember that Whisper Alley was there on a specific day.
There is a special trading ceremony, so your discounts should be even greater at that time."
The rat-man leader raised his eyebrows in displeasure.
Originally he felt like a sage, recounting the social history of Skaven, which seemed very stylish, but the vulgar rabbit in front of him interrupted his style.
However, thinking that the other party was a big customer, and that the other party asked this question, he probably wanted to stock up in large quantities before the holiday, so he once again put on a ferocious smile that he thought was warm.
"Yes, the dead night is coming soon."
"Night of the Dead?" The Moon Rabbit muttered the name of this holiday which did not sound very auspicious.
"Dead Night, sometimes called Midwinter, is a special festival located between the late winter months and the spring months. This festival marks the midpoint of winter and is a very important time, especially in the cold
During the dark winter, when midwinter comes, the four major gods, symbolizing frost, death, night, and light, will begin to bless the people of all realms, and their eyes will turn to all realms to protect their people.
." The rat leader explained.
"How long is the Midwinter Festival?" Moon Rabbit asked, "According to Terra's historical calculations."
"It should be within these two weeks, either the 15th or the 16th." The leader of the rat people kindly reminded the Moon Rabbit: "The people here in the Whispering Square are races from all walks of life. They attach great importance to the Midwinter Festival and are in charge of affairs.
It is estimated that this hub will be closed for the holidays before the 15th and 16th. If you want to stock up, it is best before midwinter. If you want to stay in Whispering Plaza during the midwinter festival, I advise you to go to the Magic Fountain last.
You need to apply for a temporary residence permit from the eight major families, otherwise you won’t be able to get in.”
"Although it is very troublesome." Moon Rabbit said seriously, "But I can understand that it is important to celebrate the festival."
"Celebrating the holidays is indeed important."
The Skaven leader nodded, and then he added.
"But we Skaven make our fortunes through hard work, so we stay open 24 hours a day during the holidays."
"All Skaven clans?" the Moon Rabbit couldn't help but ask.
"certainly."
"Understood."
After that, the conversation between the two officially ended, and neither party said anything more.
After the conversation, the Skaven chose to personally deliver the Moon Rabbit to the gate of Whispering Alley. This behavior to some extent expressed respect for the "distinguished guest" of the Moon Rabbit and his determination for a successful transaction.
affim.
When the two walked outside the gate, the night had darkened, and the entrance to Whisper Alley seemed particularly dark. The surrounding sounds gradually faded away, leaving only their footsteps and occasional whispers.
With the departure of the Moon Rabbit, Whisper Alley once again returned to the tranquility and mystery of the night.
Walking on the street, the Moon Rabbit looked at the fog of illusion and the four liquid potions in his hands.
"The eight major families in the Magic Fountain District, the Skaven clan in Whispering Alley and the Werewolf clan collaborating with [The Vomiter], Midwinter..."
She muttered in her mind, "The director looks like he will continue to send more manpower to the task force."
Just as the Moon Rabbit was muttering in her heart, a message about the mission target capture popped up in front of her.
[The relevant targets have been captured, and you can now evacuate the Whispering Square——]
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Whisper Lane Branch Trail-No. 13.
The place where the Moon Rabbit was just now is the main alleyway of Whispering Alley. The main alleyway is characterized by the tall buildings on both sides of the street being closely connected, creating a sense of oppression. Some areas in the alley are cut by underground water channels. These
The channel is not only used for drainage, but also one of the channels for secretly transporting goods.
Subsequently, many branch paths extend from the main alley. These paths are as intricate as a maze, hiding various secret shops and forbidden places.
There are secret doors or secret passages at the end of some paths, leading to private trading rooms or secret meeting points, such as the Slaughter Tavern.
The Slaughter Tavern has been closed, immersed in darkness and silence.
This tavern, which is famous in the dark night, is not only a place for drinking and having fun, but also a hidden spot used by the secret cult of emetics for secret meetings.
The lights were dim, and there was an unusually depressing feeling in the air.
Click——
Gruba Bonebreaker, a strong and rough orc warrior, was sitting behind the bar, his thick fingers anxiously wiping a bone wine glass made of goblin heads.
This peculiar wine glass is one of his collections and is also a symbol of the Slaughter Tavern.
The scars on his dark skin looked even more fierce under the dim light, and his green eyes flashed with uneasy light from time to time, as if they could penetrate the darkness and see every corner outside.
In the Mystery of the Emetics, Gruba plays an important role - serving as the attendant of the Warlock of Antimony.
He has a unique position in the Secret Cult. He belongs to neither the Skaven clan nor the Werekra family. He is an important bridge between the Secret Cult and the outside world.
Gruba's responsibilities include selling drugs banned by the esoteric religion, and is also responsible for issuing "distributor" licenses. This license is a symbol of qualifications for selling banned drugs and ensures the orderliness and secrecy of the distribution of esoteric drugs.
However, recently, the order in Whisper Alley has been challenged unprecedentedly.
The sales plan of the Skaven clan was extremely aggressive. They began to sell banned drugs without restraint, regardless of whether they had communicator qualifications, as long as there was demand.
This behavior seriously damaged the market order of Whisper Alley and the balance of interests within the secret sect, and even showed signs of losing control.
The upper echelons of the Secret Cult were extremely dissatisfied with this, and they ordered all attendants to begin counting and confirming the number of communicators, with the implicit intention of taking action against the Skaven clan.
And this is a difficult time for Gruba.
As a retainer, he needs to ensure that the communicators under his jurisdiction are safe and sound, and any reduction or accident may cause him huge trouble.
He must act cautiously, not only to maintain his status and safety, but also to deal with the pressure from the upper echelons of the Secret Order and the challenges of the Skaven.
Today, with the Hell's Kitchen Authority establishing the Municipal Affairs Bureau, the tension in Whisper Alley has reached an unprecedented level.
Rumor has it that the Lord from Heaven has arrived in Hell's Kitchen.
To be continued...