Chapter 1410 - Capture

Gwan was dumbfounded. He never knew that a simple information-gathering could be this expensive.

"All I am asking for is some background information."

"Of course, you are just asking for that. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be dangerous for me. If the other party is too dangerous, I need to rethink whether it would impact my other interests and if it does, I need to reevaluate the pros and cons before deciding to proceed with the task or not.

If the importance of information is too high and the price is high as well, I would be proceeding with it or I would just quit.

There are many other factors like this."

"So the cost of the information would be based on how important it is for me, rather than how much trouble you have to go through."

"Something along those lines."

"What if the importance is too minuscule and the risk is too high?"

"Then, I would abandon the task and give an update on the situation, if you still want it, you need to amp up the price, if you don't, I will pay the advance back."

"The manager said that you take the payment in terms of favors."

"Yes, the advance has to be monetary though. The second part of the payment would be the favorite."

"Alright."

Gwan muttered and explained the situation.

After listening to the whole thing, Mani replied.

"A mercenary named Gewin appeared in your city running a group on his own name and he has all the means you told and he has a very special blueprint which shouldn't normally be in his possession with his current strength."

"That is exactly right."

"I can look into it. But it is not going to be cheap"

They discussed the price and Gwan paid a large amount of money before leaving.

Mani who got all the details went to work immediately.

The first thing she did is to follow Gwan back to the city to see if he was being tailed by anyone else. She has been an information broker for far too long to not consider this a big fat conspiracy blowing up on her face.

This is the first thing she does after accepting a task. Check the person who assigned the mission to see if they are being manipulated and even the possibility that person is trying to manipulate her.

After confirming that neither are true, she moved to the next thing. To take a look at Grivon.

She took a vantage point a bit away from his residence and blended in. She has a very peculiar camouflage technique just like a chameleon. She blended perfectly into the trees without any peculiarity whatsoever.

There she got a clear view into Grivon's residence and she observed the whole house until the next day.

By the next morning, she was done and started rubbing her hands together. Soon spiritual energy gathered into it and turned into small flies completely condensed of spiritual energy as they flew away.

She then sneaked out of the trees and went into the woods and sat on an empty patch with her legs crossed.

The flies meanwhile, flew slowly. They flew so close to the ground and in between the grass that no one noticed them and they went directly into Grivon's residence.

They covered the whole area and soon some of them even went into the house as they sneaked into every single room.

Mani could hear the footsteps of people moving around and she can also see some people through these flies. She started listening in on the conversations and tried to look for any possible information that might slip out.

For fifteen minutes, she didn't get anything. But at that point in time, she could hear the rapid footsteps. It is almost like everyone in the house is getting out.

She was confused about why this happened and started exploring, but for the next ten minutes no matter how much she looked and listened, she couldn't find a single person and hear a single sound from the house and even the yard.

This confused her and prompted her to search a bit more. Another ten minutes, later. The results are the same.

She didn't know what happened and opened her eyes in confusion only to be startled and horrified.

Grivon and the rest of his group are standing in front of her. Some members surrounded her from other sides and blocked her escape routes.

"It seems like someone wants to get to know me a bit better."

As soon as Grivon spoke, a wind blade went past him and hit the shoulder of Mani.

It is a subordinate of his who attacked her.

"Are you trying to leave now? That is not good. I mean, you tried so hard from last night just to get my attention. Now that you have it, do you think you can just dump me and leave? That is a big mistake."

"Just let me go and I will never come across your path again. I am the elder of the organization that is ruling this place. You wouldn't be able to escape scot-free if you do something to me. My organization members will come after you."

"Maybe that is what I want. Your organization members coming after me." Grivon said and gestured. The subordinate beside him made a move

Ten minutes later. Back in Grivon's residence. He sat on a chair while in front of him the elder is also sitting on a chair but she is tied up completely with the special shackles.

"Now, now. What are you up to? Why are you looking into me?"

"Just kill me and get it over with. I don't like being in this position."

"Who said that