Unsure if Jenn's wealth was tempting or his threat was chilling, Borg spent only two days investigating the Mage Association's actions in Fantasy Star City.
He had to admit that Zayen's Dungeon System was indeed a bug. In fact, before the investigation, even Borg didn't know what the Mage Association was up to. Their operation this time was extremely secretive, and if it wasn't for the observant, one wouldn't be able to find any abnormalities.
However, Jenn didn't need to observe because the Dungeon system clearly informed him that the Mage Association would transport the Ring Staff to Fantasy Star City. Therefore, all he needed to do was to get Borg to investigate when they would transport the staff and when it would arrive.
This wasn't a problem for Borg, who was a local tyrant.
"I've investigated, Sir Mage."
Standing in front of Zayen again, Borg's face was plastered with a fawning smile. If anyone who was familiar with him saw his expression at this moment, they would surely be shocked, because in their memories, "Bloody Rogue" had always been a ruthless, terrifying killer who seemed to never be touched by anything.
He wasn't like a clown who bowed and kowtowed.
Everyone had a price tag, and the premise was whether one could find it or not.
"The Mage Association has been behaving strangely. In fact, according to my investigations, a group of adventurers accepted a mission from the Mage Association in Camanches five days ago to escort a carriage to Fantasy Star City. If I'm not wrong, the Ring Staff should be in there."
"Oh?
Are you sure? "
Upon hearing this, Zayen raised his eyebrows and asked. Facing his question, Borg smiled bitterly and stretched out his hand.
"There's no such thing as a sure success, Sir.
I can only say that it's highly possible because according to the information from the Camanches, even though this mission was issued by the Mage Association, they didn't appear in their identity. Instead, they got a noble to act as a middleman.
In other words, the adventurers shouldn't be aware that the Mage Association was behind them. To them, it was common for nobles to head to the Fantasy Star City.
They longed for the prosperity and noise of the Fantasy Star City, but they were also worried that they would encounter some trouble on the way. Thus, they often hired those cursed fellows as watchdogs.
Not only that, but I don't think they even know who they're protecting, because when it comes to a place like Fantasy Star City, most nobles will choose to hide their identities. "
Hearing this, Jenn nodded. This was understandable. The Fantasy Star City had a great reputation in this area, but it was not a good one.
To put it bluntly, this was the continent's most depraved brothel, gambling den, and den of all dark pleasures.
Just like the Tavern Heaven on Earth in Jenn's previous world, even if the nobles wanted to go there, they had to conceal their identities. After all, it would be troublesome if word got out.
"But since the Mage Association has put in so much effort, I don't think they would hire some nameless pawns to transport their precious wealth, right?"
"Just as Milord said."
Upon hearing Jenn's words, Borg nodded hurriedly.
"We've investigated. The ones who accepted this mission are the Storm Five."
"What's that?"
Elyse knitted his brows and asked.
Her complexion was not very good. In fact, just as Zayen had guessed, Elyse did not sleep well for the past two nights. Under Zayen's teasing, the mental imprint deep in her brain that had calmed down began to become active again, although Elyse was still physically pure and flawless.
Although her body was still pure and flawless, she was already 'experienced' in the mental realm. It was also due to this wonderful loss that she fell into a state of restlessness.
She longed to get satisfaction from Zayen. Her mind was only filled with the man in front of her, and she did not care about anyone else.
Of course, Jenn noticed the changes in Elyse. He knew that if he chose to pluck this fruit now, Elyse would be more than happy to offer everything to him.
However, Jenn didn't intend to do so for the time being. Even though the cooked food was edible, Jenn felt that it would be tastier to add some seasonings and process it.
"That's what the western region calls the five adventurers, beautiful lady."
Upon hearing Elyse's question, Borg answered in fear and trepidation. Of course, he heard the impatience in Elyse's tone and wasn't willing to become her sacrificial pawn.
"They're from the Storm Canyon and are considered famous in this region. They once annihilated a group of Houndhead Men and Goblins who attacked a village. Not only that, but they also humiliated the famous Broken Sword Guild and even the Vice Leader died in their hands …"
Borg shrugged his shoulders.
"At least personally, I don't wish to be enemies with these damn lunatics.
Their righteous hearts are a really annoying thing. "
"If they're as righteous as you claim, I think they will stay far away from Fantasy Star City."
Zayen quickly found the flaw in Borg's words, and when he heard this, Borg smiled.
"Oh, in fact, they can't … Respected Sir, perhaps you aren't aware of this, but in a previous adventure, the Storm Five accidentally inflicted a vicious magical curse on their precious companion.
In fact, the reason why they accepted this mission was because the other party claimed that there was someone in Fantasy Star City who could lift this curse. "
"So all of this was planned."
Hearing this, Zayen narrowed his eyes and touched his mask.
Just as he said, Jenn didn't believe that anything in this world was coincidental. This was also a common trait among conspiracy theorists, especially Demons.
It was apparent that the Mage Association was the mastermind behind everything. They must have used certain methods to cast a curse on that unlucky fellow and released this mission. Or perhaps, they secretly found the troubled adventurers and promised them that if they could complete this mission, they would be able to save their companions.
And if the Storm Five were as righteous as they claimed, they definitely wouldn't let go of this opportunity.
"There's one more thing."
Borg said carefully as he carefully observed the mage in front of him.
"According to our investigations, the Mage Association seems to be welcoming a distinguished guest. They spent a huge sum of money to book a room in the Redbud Inn, but they didn't inform the guest's details and time of arrival …"
"That's why someone is following them."
Jenn quickly understood what Borg was trying to say. The Mage Association wouldn't only send five adventurers to look after their most precious Magic Weapon.
Or perhaps, that was the case on the surface. But in private, they would definitely send a powerful being to follow them to prevent any mishaps from happening.
This is really interesting …
Now, Zayen was getting more and more interested in this matter. The Mage Society had gone to such lengths to conceal their whereabouts. Of course, considering that they were transporting a magic weapon, they had to be cautious.
However, Jenn was doubtful of their choice because as an official organization, the Mage Association obviously had better methods and channels to complete this mission.
They could request the King's Party to dispatch their personal guards or dispatch their own Mage Guards to transport the Magic Weapon.
But now, the Mage Association did this as though they were afraid of alerting the enemy and being discovered.
So who exactly were they afraid of being discovered …
Thinking of this, Zayen narrowed his eyes, tapped his fingers lightly, and looked at Borg in front of him.
"It seems like we've had a pleasant cooperation, Mr. Borg."
Then, Zayen spoke.
"I think we should deepen this cooperation … I'll give you a mission. If you can do it well, I can guarantee that you will become the only Emperor of Darkness in the Fantasy Star City. Everyone will tremble in fear and they won't even dare to mention your name … What do you think of this future?"
Upon hearing Zayen's words, Borg was taken aback for a moment. Then, a hint of ecstasy appeared in his eyes. Borg had personally experienced Zayen's strength.
There were four to five underground organizations in the Fantasy Star City and many of them were raised by the nobles.
But according to the intelligence he received, even those organizations didn't have such a powerful Mage backing them.
If he could obtain the recognition and assistance of this mysterious Necromancer and become the Emperor of Darkness in the Fantasy Star City, it would be the highest reward that he had been dreaming of!
It wasn't that Borg didn't know what would happen if he failed, but he didn't care. There were only two endings in this line of work: death in glory or death in humiliation.
No one in the Dark World could live to the end of their lives. Borg obtained his current position by killing his adoptive father.
One day, when he grew old, someone else would use the same method to obtain his position.
Since the outcome wasn't any different, why couldn't he enjoy the process? If he could enjoy wealth, status, glory, and women.
What difference would it make if he died in the end?
At this thought, Borg clenched his fists, gazed at the mage, and lowered his head respectfully.
"I'll do as you say, my respected lord."
He said softly.