"Okay, now we can have a good talk."
Standing in the dark alley, Jenn's smile was as elegant as ever as he looked at the gangster leader who was trembling and pale.
He narrowed his eyes and looked at the man in front of him curiously. After a while, he asked leisurely.
"Why are you looking for me?
Hmm?
Don't tell me that you want to steal some of our money to spend. I've never had much patience for people who waste my time and insult my intelligence. "
"Woo …"
Hearing this, the gangster leader who was about to speak suddenly shut his mouth.
Judging from his ashen face, he really did want to use this method to get away with it.
Under Zayen's gaze, the leader of the gangsters hesitated for a moment before he stammered out a reply.
"That … Mr. Mason sent me here …"
"Mason?"
Hearing this name, Jenn's expression didn't change at all.
"Who is this guy?"
"This …"
Hearing Jenn's words, the gangster leader was speechless for a while. He had forgotten that the person standing in front of him was an outsider who had just arrived in Violet City.
Even if Mr. Mason stood in front of him, he might not recognize him.
Therefore, he thought about it and hurriedly answered.
"Mr. Mason is the son of the Violet Earl."
Saying this, the gangster leader paused and then added.
"He just went to Old Peter's perfume shop."
"Oh, it's that guy …"
Hearing the gangster leader say this, Jenn and the others suddenly remembered that there was indeed a Knight who came to Old Peter's perfume shop.
Since there was only one person other than them, they wouldn't mistake him for someone else.
Thinking of this, Jenn nodded and turned his head again to look at the gangster leader and asked.
"So, what does he want you guys for?"
"This … Actually, it's nothing much. He just wants us to ask who you are and what you are doing in the perfume shop. He also wants us to scare you and tell you to stay away from the perfume shop and mind your own business …"
The gangster leader didn't mean to keep it a secret, or rather, he had nothing to keep secret.
He was just a hooligan who made a living on the streets as a messenger and an errand boy.
The real secrets were not for him to know, nor did he have the right to know.
Therefore, the leader of the gangsters was also a hoodlum. After a while, he spilled everything that Mason had said to him.
After listening to the leader's words, Jenn pondered for a moment. Then, he looked at the leader and suddenly asked.
"What do you think of it?"
"Me?"
Hearing Jenn's question, the gangster leader was stunned. He couldn't understand why Jenn would ask him this question.
He looked at the young man before him, trying to read his face for some sign.
But of course, Jenn wouldn't let him see anything. In the end, the Gangster leader hesitated for a moment, looked at Irene, who was staring at him coldly, and gnashed his teeth.
"I think … the Harvest Shrine is really not doing a good job."
"Oh?"
Zayen raised an eyebrow when he heard this.
Since the words had been spoken, the gangster leader naturally had no more scruples and continued.
"Actually, the Violet Earl has been trying to harm Old Peter for a long time. In Violet City, everyone knows that Old Peter's perfume making skills are the best.
That's why the Earl has been trying to make Old Peter work for him.
However, Old Peter didn't like the Violet Earl, so he opened a shop outside.
In the beginning, the Violet Earl thought of making him close his shop and tried all kinds of methods.
My brothers and I were also hired by them to smash shops and whatnot. But Old Peter was lucky, and many people took a fancy to his skills.
Among them, there were also some big nobles from other places. The Violet Family could run amok in this city, but it wasn't so easy outside.
That was why they eventually let Old Peter go. At least they didn't make things too ugly on the surface.
But … tsk … that Harvest Shrine is even worse … "
"It's clearly the Violet Family who bullied people. What does it have to do with the Harvest Shrine?"
Fafna finally couldn't help but speak.
After all, she was a Priest and had a natural liking for the Harvest Shrine. Hearing the annoying gangster leader talking about the Harvest Shrine, Fafna couldn't help but feel a little angry.
Upon hearing Fafna's words, the leader of the hoodlums glanced at her and said with a smile.
"That's why you don't understand, Miss.
Perhaps you don't know, but in this world, everyone has their own rules. Just like us gangsters, we will harm people, rob money, steal things, and bully others.
But that's the way we are. That's what we do. It's your bad luck to meet us.
Those nobles too. Didn't the Violet Earl go overboard?
Everyone knows that he went overboard, but he's a noble and he cares about his reputation.
Since Old Peter didn't give him face, it was only natural for him to mess with him.
This is the way of the world. Everyone has their own way of living, right … But what about the Harvest Shrine?
You don't know, but the fat officiant of the Harvest Shrine receives a large amount of donations from Old Peter every year. It's almost one-third of his annual earnings.
Not only that, but he also arranged for Old Peter to do hard labor in the Harvest Shrine, such as mopping the floor and cleaning the statues. He even said that it was a test of God's faith. But in my opinion, it's all bullshit.
That fat pig wanted to mess with Old Peter, it was all for his own sake!
You all know that Old Peter is going to the Harvest Shrine to be judged tomorrow, right? Let me tell you, if this matter was caused by the Violet Earl, no one would be surprised.
But the most disgusting thing is that this matter was actually done by the Harvest Shrine to curry favor with the Violet Earl!
Tell me, is the Harvest Shrine doing human affairs? "
Saying until here, the gangster leader spat in dissatisfaction.
And Jenn also understood what he meant. To put it simply, a snake has its own way of doing things.
Gangsters bully people, so it's natural for you to be bullied when you encounter them.
Those nobles are all high and mighty, so if you offend them, they will retaliate.
In the simple values of these people, these things are natural. It's like if you accidentally step on a snake while walking in the grass, it's natural for the snake to bite you. If it doesn't bite you, it's a blessing from the Gods.
However, what the Harvest Shrine did didn't conform to this rule. If the Violet Family wanted to deal with Old Peter, then they went to the Harvest Shrine, then it would be reasonable.
But now, according to this gangster leader, the whole thing didn't develop like this. Instead, the Violet Earl wanted to deal with Old Peter, and the Harvest Shrine wanted to please the Earl, so they took the initiative to provoke Old Peter!
Now that the passive became active, the nature of the situation immediately changed.
The Harvest Shrine was considered a religious force in Violet City, but they actually became a lackey of a noble … Hehe, this is really interesting.
No wonder the gangster leader couldn't stand it.
"This is really interesting …"
Hearing this, even Jenn showed a certain degree of surprise. Although he already guessed that the Harvest Shrine's role in this matter was definitely not honorable, he didn't expect them to go to such an extent.
This was simply trampling on the dignity of the Church of Holy Light!
Jenn was sure that if Nadia was here and heard this, she would probably draw her sword and attack without hesitation.
It was a pity that Nadia wasn't here, but Fafna wasn't any better.
The little fellow's face was puffed up. She was obviously very angry, but she didn't know how to vent.
On the contrary, Irene and Lindy were still very calm. In the hearts of the Witch's Children, the Church of Holy Light wasn't anything good to begin with, let alone becoming a lackey of a noble.
Even if it was said that the Church of Holy Light would dig out a baby's heart and offer it to the Gods, these two wouldn't doubt the truth.
"The most disgusting one is that fat officiant. Do you know why he's so loyal to the Violet Earl?"
Unexpectedly, this gangster leader was a chatterbox. Now that he was addicted to talking, he directly continued.
Without waiting for Zayen to ask, he continued to speak on his own.
"Let me tell you, this is a secret. That's because … that fat pig has taken a fancy to the Violet Earl's family!"
"The Violet Earl has a daughter?"
Hearing this, Jenn was taken aback. At this moment, the gangster leader also chuckled.
"What daughter? The Violet Earl only has one son, and he got it at an old age.
But that 'officiant' said that his son is a devout believer, so he recruited him into the Church of Holy Light and made him a trainee Holy Knight … He follows that fat pig's butt all day … Hehehe … That's why that fat pig is so concerned about the Violet Earl's family … "
Speaking until here, the gangster leader swept a glance at the three girls and let out a 'laugh' that all men understood. Jenn instantly understood.
So that's what happened …
No wonder this gangster leader disregarded the officiant so much.
"Even if the Violet Earl's family becomes a trainee Holy Knight, he's still under the jurisdiction of the Church of Holy Light. Why would the Church of Holy Light help him with these matters?"
However, Fafna couldn't figure out the reason behind this and asked in astonishment.
Facing her question, the gangster leader was stunned. But before he could answer, Jenn interrupted the topic that was gradually slipping towards a dangerous direction.
"Alright, I understand. Thank you for your cooperation. You can leave now … As for your companions … Don't expect them to recover their sanity within a week."
"Yes, yes. Thank you for your magnanimity, Sir …"
Hearing Jenn's words, the gangster leader instantly revealed a joyful expression and was about to leave with a bow.
But at this moment, Jenn waved his hand again and blocked his way.
"By the way, I have one last question. You said that you're going to hold the trial tomorrow. Has it been confirmed?
What about the time and place? "
"Of course it's confirmed, Sir. Just now, the messenger outside announced that the trial will be held in the Harvest Church at 10 am tomorrow after the worship."
"Everyone in the city will be there?"
"I think so. After all, this isn't a small matter …"
"Alright, I got it."
Jenn nodded in satisfaction.
Out of habit, he was just gathering information and didn't expect to receive such shocking news.
He was not worried that the hooligan leader would lie, because Zayen had already secretly given him a hint just now, so what the hooligan leader said was what he knew.
And in this case, Jenn knew what to do.