Goblin Dependency Chapter 865: 432: Missing, Association Commission

Capítulo 865: Chapter 432: Missing, Association Commission

“Three-legged Sea Dog” is one of the busiest taverns in Suo Yu Bay, attracting a large number of adventurers year-round.

Due to the high mobility of adventurers, this place has beco an important hub for information gathering.

Not just the Southern Islands, but major events in nearby provinces often gather here after a period of circulation.

As for Suo Yu Bay, where it is located, all manner of information, big or small, is even more readily available.

To put it bluntly, if the Governor’s Wife loses a cat in the morning, by afternoon, adventurers in the tavern are likely already petting the cat and discussing the reward.

Hera, the owner of the Three-legged Sea Dog Tavern, has been particularly focused on expanding her information channels over the years, making full use of the tavern’s crowded setting to its ultimate advantage.

Given the commotion in town now, she surely wouldn’t have missed it.

Therefore, when Xia Nan asked her about what he discovered on Ropeway Street, Hera showed no surprise on her face.

Without asking the two at the counter for any information fee, she placed the glass she had just retrieved from the cabinet on the countertop, and took out a seemingly ordinary, labeled bottle from the bar behind her.

She pulled out the cork, pouring the drink.

“Swish…”

Like sunlight penetrating through the sea, the light green transparent liquor hit the walls of the glass, splashing snow-white froth.

A layer of refreshing, fragrant liquor aroma gradually filled the air.

Pushing the filled glass to the two in front, Hera’s brow slightly arched.

“A baron.”

She answered.

“To be precise, it’s the baron’s daughter who might have been attacked or encountered so other special situation yesterday.”

“Currently missing, the Governor’s Mansion is helping search, and I’ve received a related intelligence collection task. The adventurer association may soon post a commission.”

“A baron’s daughter? In Suo Yu Bay?” Xia Nan swirled the glass in his hand, his dark eyes reflecting the swaying clear liquor.

In the noble hierarchy of the Sevia Kingdom, “baron” is almost at the bottom of the pyramid. But for most ordinary commoners living on this continent, barons are still figures they dare not approach, seen as highly noble ‘lords.’

In a desolate wilderness, it’s possible that so desperate outlaws may take risks for wealth.

But in today’s Suo Yu Bay…

The batches of guards from the Governor’s Mansion Xia Nan saw on his way back were enough to prove the foolishness of such actions.

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On the other hand, a baron without a territory, in Suo Yu Bay, an important port city of the southern kingdom with an association seated adventurer hub, isn’t really notable.

After all, most tis owning a piece of land ans you beco the “local emperor” of your domain, given the current state of transit developnt and information speed.

Except for slightly inferior conditions, within the territory, the power you wield is almost akin to the King’s.

But barons like the one currently without actual territory, in a big city like Suo Yu Bay, without inco from land, must rely on their noble status for official roles or collaborate with business people to sustain themselves.

To so extent, their inco is far from that of wealthy rchants, sotis even accruing debts for maintaining their status, falling into embarrassing situations.

Not considered big shots.

Of course, if a Governor’s daughter really went missing, the whole Saltwater District might be sealed off by now, with high-level professionals flying around for patrols.

Rather than now, rely dispatching so soldiers to question passers-by.

“What’s the situation, were they kidnapped?”

Xia Nan raised the glass, sipped delicately.

“Tears of the Sea Siren” has a relatively low alcohol content, tasting more like a low-proof fruit wine.

Refreshing taste, the liquor carried a hint of crisp fruit aroma, leaving a sweet aftertaste on the tongue after swallowing.

With Xia Nan’s current physical condition, it’s impossible to get drunk from this kind of alcohol.

In fact, he now treats this fruit wine like a beverage.

“Who knows?” Hera shrugged, her deanor lacking any sense of seriousness, evidently deeming the disappearance of a baron’s daughter no big deal.

“I haven’t received any ransom demands from kidnappers, and the Governor’s Mansion has made no progress half a morning.”

“It’s uncertain if it was a kidnapping; the baron’s daughter might have eloped with her lover, as such things have happened before.”

Xia Nan slightly nodded, privately morizing these details.

His mind involuntarily recalled the few thugs he encountered at the Salmon Roe Grocery Store.

Shouldn’t be, right?

Though thinking of them seed suspicious, based on his observation, those cowardly thugs could only engage in petty theft and wouldn’t dare attack a noble agent.

Raising his glass again for a sip, Xia Nan turned to inquire the opinion of the half-orc beside him.

Sight directed, the little figure, as always, held the glass with both hands, adjusting the angle, seemingly oblivious to Xia Nan and Hera’s chat, engrossed in the refraction of sunlight through the glass in the sparkling liquor.