Chapter 209: To the Alchemist Association
Aldrian walked through the bustling streets, surrounded by the cheering of people and an atmosphere brimming with positivity. They decided to look for a place to stay first, and Eleine mentioned that if they wanted excellent service, the Diamond Inn was the best choice. It offered accommodations fit for nobles and a strategic location, though it came with a high cost. Aldrian had no objections, wealth was not a concern for him, especially since he possessed an entire vast hall filled with peak energy stones from Emperor Thonias’s inheritance.
After that, they walked toward the area where many wealthy establishments were located. True to what Eleine had said, the area was conveniently close to the imperial palace and several major associations, such as the Mercenaries’ Guild, the Adventurers’ Guild, and his target, the Alchemist Association.
Upon arriving at the Diamond Inn and securing their rooms, Aldrian stood on the balcony connected to his room on the fourth floor. From there, he could see the towering structure of the Alchemist Association rising prominently in the distance.
"Like Eleine said, I have to be cautious if I want to uncover the traitors in that place, especially if the traitor is a high-ranking member of the Alchemist Association," he thought.
A few moments later, he glanced back into his room from the balcony.
"How is it? Do you already have the information I asked for?" Aldrian asked into the seemingly empty room. However, a voice responded.
"Yes, Master. From our intelligence gathering, there have been no high-ranking members of the Alchemist Association who disappeared from the time of Duke Badin’s execution until today. We received confirmation from one of our trusted informants within the Association," a voice replied.
A silhouette emerged from the shadows, kneeling before him. It was none other than the First Finger.
"And from the higher-ups to their disciples or any of their close associates, no one has disappeared. However, this is as far as our information goes. We couldn’t delve deeper into their activities due to a lack of manpower. My apologies, Master," the figure reported.