I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means-Chapter 568 396 Intelligence of the Mercenary Guild_2

Chapter 568: Chapter 396: Intelligence of the Mercenary Guild_2 Chapter 568 -396: Intelligence of the Mercenary Guild_2 “How may I address you?”

“Please rest assured, we will purchase these magical beast materials at the most reasonable price, so you needn’t worry.”

“Hmm, just call me Lis.”

Lis sat at the bar, turned his head to glance at Drogo, and nodded in acknowledgment.

“Lord Lis, it’s somewhat inconvenient here, would you please move to our VIP room to wait? It would be more convenient there, especially if you wish to purchase information. Moreover, it will take quite some time to sort out all these magical beast materials.”

Drogo, slightly bowing his upper body, stood beside Lis and spoke.

By now, he was very certain that this young man before him was a Gold tier extraordinary professional.

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Though he had not felt even the slightest hint of an aura, this was precisely what made it so unsettling.

He was a Silver level Hunter; if he couldn’t sense any aura from this young man, it undoubtedly meant that the person before him was far more powerful, at least a tier higher in strength.

As a border city, Nelin City had more strong figures, and within the Mercenary Guild, there were two Gold-level professionals stationed.

But that didn’t mean he wouldn’t face serious consequences if he rashly angered a Gold-tier being.

Most likely, it would mean leaving the Mercenary Guild.

Drogo certainly did not want that. As a half-Elf, it was already quite rare for him to have become one of the managers of the Mercenary Guild.

It was also because of his position as a manager that he could provide shelter to many homeless half-Elves.

Drogo was very satisfied with his current life, with a beautiful wife, children growing up strong and healthy, and a high prestige among the half-Elf people.

He definitely did not want to disrupt this stable life due to carelessness.

However, this exceedingly rare event before him could also bring opportunities.

With so many magical beast materials, as long as the purchase was successfully completed, his yearly targets as a manager of the Mercenary Guild would be nearly met, and he would receive a hefty reward.

“That works.”

Lis nodded and got up to follow Drogo upstairs.

Drogo signaled to the servants waiting at the side with his eyes before leading Lis upstairs.

After Drogo and Lis had left, the half-Elf girl and the other servants got busy. They handled the magical beast materials left by Lis, classifying and counting them before moving them to the storeroom behind the tavern.

In the meantime, many mercenaries paid attention to the sorting process while discussing who that young man could be.

Even if their eyesight was poor, seeing the excessively humble attitude of Drogo, the tavern manager, toward Lis, they realized they had greatly underestimated the young man before them.

The emergence of such a young Gold-level professional in Nelin City was significant news to the mercenaries.

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Mercenary Tavern second floor, VIP room,

Possibly due to its proximity to Elf Forest, all buildings and interior decorations here bore more of an Elven style.

The furniture, carpets, and murals all featured delicate leaf and petal designs, with a color scheme dominated by light greens and pastel blues, resembling the dew of the early morning or the mist of the forest, creating a refreshing and ethereal ambiance. They also appropriately incorporated shining colors such as gold and silver, symbolizing the Elves’ mystery and nobility.

However, Lis, having seen plenty in his previous life, didn’t pay much attention and settled comfortably into a spacious wicker chair.

This type of wicker chair, crafted from several special vines of Navia Great Forest, was pliable, comfortable, and breathable, suitable for the slightly humid and warm climate of the Elf Forest region.

In front of Lis, the table was laid with an array of special fresh fruits, with clear droplets cascading over them, beside a steaming pot of flower tea and a clear glass bottle containing a dark green fruit wine.

“These are all special products of Elf Forest, Lord Lis, you are welcome to try them.”

“Hmm.”

Lis, seemingly indifferent, casually took a fruit with a red, hard shell from the fruit plate in front of him.

With a light press on the top of the fruit, its shell cracked open neatly in Lis’s hands, revealing the translucent white flesh within. Juicy and sweet, just one bite spread a delightful flavor in the mouth that lingered on and on.

Seeing that Lord Lis was so familiar with eating Lijia Fruit, he must not be a first-timer visiting the Elf Forest. We should take extra note of this.

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A thought crossed Drogo’s mind as he turned to Lis with a smile and said:

“Lord Lis, I heard from a servant that you are looking to purchase information from us. May I ask what you require?”

Many people purchase information from the Mercenary Guild, as its reputation is fairly good, and it wouldn’t specifically deceive people with false information.

“I need all the information about the Elf Clan and Navia Great Forest.”

Lis told Drogo directly.

Although he already knew much of the intelligence, this time he wasn’t going to overlook any potential clues, and he didn’t care about repetition.

Upon hearing this, Drogo’s eyebrow slightly furrowed as he cautiously said:

“Lord Lis… The portion of intelligence you’re asking for might be quite a lot.”

“Although I can give you a discount, but…”

Lis glanced at Drogo and said indifferently:

“It’s fine, just bring it to me.”

“The money I got from selling materials should be enough, right?”

“That is certainly enough.”

Drogo was somewhat flabbergasted; although the value of the information was high, it was at most a few thousand Gold Coins, far less than the worth of the Magical Beast Materials Lis sold.

In any case, he had given his warning, so since Lis chose to buy, naturally he didn’t mind.

After all, it was an opportunity to earn a bit more.

Before long, Drogo fetched all the intelligence.

Handing over a white Crystal Stone to Lis, Drogo added:

“Since you’ve purchased a large quantity of intelligence, this is a special Memory Crystal Stone made by the guild. The information you need is all inside.”

Drogo also unrolled a parchment map on the table, indicating to Lis:

“This is the map of Navia Forest, the most complete one in our Mercenary Guild.”

Lis took the white Crystal Stone, glanced at the map on the table, and compared it with his memory.

“Compared to when Lis entered Navia Great Forest in his previous life, the whole forest and the border with the Human Kingdom hadn’t changed much.

The map before him marked the Elf towns, rivers, and mountain ranges inside Navia Great Forest, as well as some well-known trade routes.

Lis noticed that thousands of kilometers southwest of Nelin City, where he was, there were two specially marked Elf Cities.

One was the core of the current Elf Kingdom, the Elf Royal City of Andor City;

The other represented the ancient history and the past glory of the Elf Royal Court Jonor City.

However, they were still considerably far from Nelin City.

This map showed the region where Navia Great Forest bordered the Human Kingdom in great detail, even recording some Elf Villages.

But as one moved deeper into the Great Forest, the details thinned, ending in simple sketches and descriptions.

This was normal, after all, as that was the Elf Kingdom’s territory, and it was difficult for humans to penetrate so deep.

After confirming that there were no major discrepancies on the map compared to his knowledge, Lis used his spiritual power to receive the intelligence from the Memory Crystal Stone in his hand.

A short while later, Lis raised his head, his brow furrowed, and handed the Memory Crystal Stone back to Drogo.

That quick?

Even a Gold-level Mage wouldn’t be that fast. Just how strong was his spiritual power?

A hint of shock appeared in Drogo’s eyes.

He knew how much intelligence was stored in that Memory Crystal Stone, which a normal person might need half a day to process, yet Lis had finished comprehending it in mere minutes.

Lis, however, paid no heed to Drogo’s reaction, for he was now somewhat troubled.

Most of the intelligence from the Mercenary Guild was basic information he already knew; the rest pertained to recent events related to Elves and humans within Navia Great Forest.

There was almost no information related to the Elf Royal Court.

The only relevant piece was about a delegation from the Illiser Family of the Elf Royal Court Jonor City being sent to Bolin Kingdom a month ago.

But that was an old event.

“Is there any more intelligence about Jonor City?” Lis asked Drogo.

Hearing Lis’s question, Drogo’s face twitched, and after looking at Lis to make sure he had heard correctly, he deliberated and said:

“Jonor City… As far as I know, that’s the location of the Elf Royal Court, a place unwelcoming to anyone other than the Elf Clan to enter, and the guild doesn’t have many records of it.”

Just as Lis thought the situation was hopeless, Drogo fell silent for a moment before saying:

“If you want to know about Jonor City, I do know someone. She should have information about the city.”