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Chapter 218: Chapter 189, Swordsman and Thief_1
Aside from the leader having a Second-Level-Merit.
There were also warrants for key members and squad leaders, with bounties ranging from 500 to 800 silver coins, some even included a Third-Level-Merit.
Seeing this, Wu Heng was somewhat surprised.
In the past, only leaders of criminals arrived on bounties.
Now, the Hammer Party, from the leader, to the core members, and several team leaders, all made it onto the wanted list.
The entire team are ruthless individuals.
He had only been gone for a day, but it felt much longer.
Indeed, it was surprising.
But on a second thought, it didn’t seem like a bad thing for him.
At least, it significantly diverted the attention of the Iron Guard Knights.
The enemy had begun to harass the outskirts of the city and there wasn’t much energy left for them to investigate the ‘Gianluca’s’ mansion.
A few days later, given the investigative standards of this world.
No matter how they would investigate, they wouldn’t find him.
After looking at the public notice board and eavesdropping on some mercenary corps’ conversation for a while.
Seeing no new explosive news, he walked towards the corridor on one side and headed for the squad’s lounge.
Upon opening the door.
Duke was wiping his battle axe with flaxseed oil-soaked linen.
The entire room was filled with the smell of grease.
“Captain!” Duke greeted.
At the same time, seeing the two skeletons following behind him, he curiously asked, “Captain, did you change your attendants?”
He had left Basen to Li Yahong.
His attendants had become ‘Bawudong’ and ‘Blazing Blade’.
Blazing Blade was a human warrior, strong and bulky, his figure was obviously different from that of Basen.
With his entire body clad in iron armor and a longsword hanging at his waist.
One could tell at a glance who he was.
“Yes, this is Blazing Blade, a warrior.” Wu Heng said.
“Oh!” Duke nodded at the skeleton, as a form of greeting.
Wu Heng walked into the room and sat down beside him, casually asking: “What’s going on in the city? Everyone is discussing the Hammer Party?”
“Last night, the Hammer Party attacked the Outer City Area, causing many casualties among gang members and local residents. It is said that the Outer City Area is now in chaos, with residents panicking and some gangs continuously clashing.” Duke replied.
Duke was a native of this city.
He knew some people from the Outer City Area, and could thus gather some information.
“What does the Iron Guard Knights say?”
“The Outer City Area has never been a priority. So far, there hasn’t been any major response. At most, the ruling gang will intervene to handle these things. The Inner City Area won’t get involved.” Duke added.
It seems the Hammer Party is really tricky.
The last slaughter was led by the Iron Guard Knights, association squad, in addition to several gangs. They only managed to drive the Hammer Party away.
Now they are back and have killed a lot of people this side.
“Hmm!” Wu Heng nodded.
He was just about to ask about the situation on ‘Gianluca’s side.
Knock Knock Knock~!
The room door was knocked and then a staff member of the association peeped in.
Seeing Wu Heng sitting in the lounge.
He immediately showed a smile and said: “Captain Wu Heng, the steward wants you in the study.”
“Oh, alright!”
The staff member left and Wu Heng stood up and followed him straight out.
Steward’s study.
Gomez was frowning, looking at the document in his hand.
Seeing Wu Heng come in, he signaled him to sit down and said: “I didn’t see you at the morning meeting.”
“I met an informant this morning. I’m currently investigating a wanted criminal.” Wu Heng casually said.
The Twelfth Squad was gradually gaining some reputation in the Association.
They were best known for arresting wanted criminals. In a short period of time since they were established, half of the reward orders on the notice board were taken down by them.
When Wu Heng mentioned that he was investigating a wanted criminal, Gomez didn’t doubt him much.
He only continued to speak: “You must have heard about the Hammer Party, right?”
“Yes, I’ve heard. They attacked the Outer City Area, causing a certain number of casualties.”
“Well, all manhunt and rescue missions will be suspended for now. All squads have to assist in patrolling other areas, to enhance the city’s defense and security.” Gomez put down the document in his hand and said directly.
Wu Heng frowned slightly; he was surprised by the news but it made sense.
But from a personal standpoint,
He didn’t think it wise for the association to get involved in this mess.
All the leaders and backbones up to the team leader of the Hammer Party were on the wanted list.
That’s to say, they wouldn’t hesitate to kill members of the association.
The involvement of the team members will greatly increase the danger.
“What about the Iron Guard Knights and those gangs?” Wu Heng asked.
“Their tasks are heavier, we are just assisting in patrols,” Gomez responded.
As an attendant who was assigned the task, he didn’t have much choice.
However, during the execution of the task, they can avoid certain dangers, for example, not going on patrol, or roughly go around once and then disband and go home.
“Assistant, which patrol area are we responsible for?” Wu Heng asked.
“Outer City North District, complete two patrols a day, and if there is any special discovery, report to me in time,” Gomez replied directly.
The Outer City area was doable.
Thankfully they weren’t assigned the outland area.
“Assistant, there are only three of us.”
“A member has been added to your team, you will lead them,” Gomez continued.
There was no point in arguing after all that.
“Alright, I understand, assistant.”
…
Back in the lounge,
Duke was still fiddling with his battle axe.
“Captain, do we have a new assignment?” Duke asked.
Wu Heng nodded, “Let Mata come over. The association teams have all been assigned tasks, we should get going soon, and come back early.”
“Oh, okay,” Duke walked outside.
After a while, he returned.
They didn’t have to go and call the members over, there were corresponding staffers to handle this.
Knock, knock, knock~!
Wu Heng and Duke chatted for a while.
Soon after, the door was knocked again.
“Come in!”
The door opened, and two men entered, one tall and one short.
One wore a silver armor with a longsword on his waist, the other wore a leather armor with two daggers and a small arrow tube.
You could see the arm crossbow retracted on his arm.
Inside the room,
Their gaze quickly swept the room.
The swordsman said: “We are the newly assigned team members.”
Upon hearing that the new members had arrived, Duke immediately smiled, “Come in, this is our captain Wu Heng, and I am Duke.”
“Hello, captain Wu, and Duke,” said the swordsman quite seriously.
The man in leather armor also showed a smile, “Hello, Captain Wu, and Mr. Duke.”
The assistant had just mentioned new members would be assigned.
Looks like they have arrived.
Two at once.
“Have you brought over your records?” Wu Heng asked.
“Yes.”
They presented the records in their hands, Wu Heng opened them and took a quick glance.
The swordsman was named ‘Galo Berley’, 24, a level 6 swordsman, he was from the noble family of Yeko Kingdom, he was originally a reserve member of Team 3, had participated in rescue missions 6 times, and cooperated to capture wanted criminals twice.
The man with the daggers was named ‘Burke,’ 27, a level 7 Thief, recommended by the city hall, his resume simply wrote that he cooperated multiple times in capturing wanted criminals.
Wu Heng glanced at the documents.
Then looked up to see the two men in front of him.
Galo Berley was fine, originally a reserve member, this time directly assigned to his squad.
But the thief in front of him… was recommended over from the city hall.
The local city hall can squeeze people into the association now?
Before, they could hardly find enough people.
Suddenly they were full.
Wu Heng couldn’t help but raise doubts about their identities.