"Hahahahaha!
Busy?
Let me guess. You must have been troubled by the endless attacks on the streets recently, right? "Casimir opened his arms and asked with a hearty laugh.
Hearing such a teasing tone, Yulik's expression instantly turned gloomy. He lifted his head slightly and glared at Casimir threateningly. "Do you know something?
If you do, you'd better tell me quickly. Otherwise, you'll be in big trouble once the leaders receive the news. You should know that they aren't as easy to talk to as I am. "
Casimir smiled playfully, not minding Yulik's threat at all. He even extended a finger and tapped it rhythmically on the table.
"No, no, no, my dear friend. This isn't the attitude you should have when asking for help.
Everything in the world needs to be reciprocated in order to form a transaction. Just like our previous cooperation, I provide you with fresh lives, and you use your hobby to make the sacrifice more perfect.
But now, you actually want me to provide such important information for free. I have to say that this is really too disappointing. As a friend and business partner, I have to remind you that your thinking is very dangerous and can easily affect our good relationship.
Of course, if you're willing to pay a price, such as sharing certain information, then I can immediately give you a clue. To be precise, I can give you a suspect. How about it? This suggestion isn't bad, right? "
The silent lustful demon stared at Casimir with a sweet smile. A trace of surprise flashed in her eyes.
She didn't expect a mere agent to be able to display the art of language to such a high standard, especially when he was able to grasp the other party's weakness. Even in hell, there weren't many lower and middle demons who could do this.
As everyone knew, demons were worthy of being called grandmasters in the field of deception. Even their words were often highly misleading. One had to be extremely alert when speaking to them. The slightest carelessness could cause one to fall into a meticulously woven trap.
It was obvious that Casimir, who was known as a demon in human skin, was exceptionally proficient in this field. Not only did his short sentences pique Yulik's interest, but he also inadvertently hinted that no matter what clues he gave, the underground guild would mobilize all forces to investigate.
"Hmph!
Friend?
Sorry, I don't deserve that title. I remember the last unlucky fellow you called friend didn't end up well.
Cut the crap and name your price. Since this is a trade, let's follow the trade process. "Yulik sneered.
To be able to become the ace assassin of an underground guild, he naturally wouldn't be like those brainless idiots. Similarly, he knew very well what kind of person the person sitting in front of him was.
"Oh … Your words really hurt my heart."
Casimir clutched his chest and assumed a disgusting posture. But fortunately, this posture only lasted for less than a second before it was replaced by laughter.
"Hahahaha!
Okay, just kidding.
That's right, I've indeed received some news. It's said that a mysterious mage has appeared in Valen City for some reason, and the recent chaos seems to be related to him. If you want to know who this person is, then you have to agree to a few of my conditions. "
"Conditions?
What conditions?
I'm warning you, don't go overboard. The leaders have been very angry these past few days. If you dare to ask for too much, I can't guarantee that they won't settle the score after this. "Ulic said with a frown.
"Don't worry, my request is not excessive at all.
First, you have to promise that if you catch the thief Portia, you'll hand her over to me in one piece.
Second, you have to share all the information regarding this mage. No matter what you find out, you can't hide it.
Finally, you owe me a favor. If I need anything in the future, you have to help me. "
After stating his conditions, Casimir lay back on the chair and silently waited for a reply.
He was very clear about the dire situation the underground guild was in right now. Not to mention the current conditions, it wouldn't be a problem to ask for twice as much. Thus, he wasn't the least bit worried about being rejected. If it weren't for the fact that he was in a hurry, he would definitely have chosen to ruthlessly extort a large sum of benefits.
Without a doubt, Ulic's position in the guild was very high, and he had a certain degree of decision-making power. After a few seconds of consideration, he immediately nodded.
"Alright, I agree to all the conditions. Now you can tell me everything you know."
As an assassin, he hated the endless haggling like a merchant. He was more willing to use more direct methods to solve problems.
Casimir clearly understood this point. He immediately took out a piece of parchment paper that he had prepared in advance and gently placed it on the table. "Please take a look. This is the information that I've collected. Although it's a little crude, it should be enough for you since you have the advantage in numbers."
Without any hesitation, Ulic quickly picked up the parchment and carefully read the contents on it. After a few minutes, his face became as black as the ashes at the bottom of a pot.
In the end, he could no longer control his tyrannical emotions. In the blink of an eye, he tore the parchment into pieces and roared angrily, "Bastard!
How dare he! "
"Hehe, don't be angry, my friend.
Calm down and think about it carefully. Now that almost all the pirates have left the Sardinia Islands, this is the time when your rule has been weakened to the extreme. Don't you think that this is the best time for them to make their move? "
Casimir laughed as he continued to fan the flames. He didn't care if Valen City would be littered with corpses. As long as he could take back the Hell's Jewel and swallow the thief who dared to steal from his safe, it wouldn't matter even if everyone in the islands died.
Ulic clenched his fists tightly. It took him a while to suppress the bloodthirsty impulse in his heart. He raised his head and asked in a guarded tone, "This is why you didn't leave with the fleet, and instead secretly stayed behind by yourself?"
Casimir shrugged and replied, "That's right. I saw a better opportunity. As long as I did it properly, I could have a brighter future.
You know that I've never seen myself as a pirate. The only reason I chose this profession was because it could provide me with a lot of convenience. "
"Very good!
I'll immediately return to report the situation to the leaders and then arrange for another probe. If the information you provided is correct, then I guarantee that you'll have a bright future. "
With that, Ulic took a deep breath, stood up, pulled his hood tight, and jumped out of the back window, disappearing at the end of the alley in the blink of an eye.