Chapter 501: Second chase (1)
“...So, you’re saying she showed up at the adventurers’ guild as recently as the day before yesterday?”
“Probably...? I mean, I’m not even sure if it’s really Assassin Lily. The guild staff have been talking about how more adventurers are working during the day lately, and I noticed a new woman among them, so I just assumed it was her.”
“Well, that’s good enough. I’m sure it’s the person I’m looking for.”
“But why’re you after her all of a sudden? Did she take off with your money or something?”
“That’s none of your business. Just answer my questions.”
Ethan flipped a silver coin toward the man, who had been turning questions back at him.
Poor adventurers in Ermia, constantly short on money, were easily silenced with the right payment.
“Ah, yeah, I shouldn’t have asked.”
“So, do you know anything else?”
“Hmm... if I had to say, I’ve never seen her sleeping anywhere? Doesn’t seem like she’s camping out, so maybe she’s crashing at some guy’s place?”
“...What did you say?”
“Whoa, easy there. It’s just a guess, a guess. See, in this town, no one—man or woman—can afford a decent place to stay unless they’re locals. So it was just a logical guess.”