Chapter 404 Wedding Banquet (4)

Chapter 404 Wedding Banquet (4)

Half an hour later, outside a tower away from the alchemy laboratory where everyone had parted.

There were several carriages parked here, and their cargo boxes were facing a storage room on the first floor. Some workers were transporting the goods from the carriages into the storage room, but they were taking a break now. There were quite a few carriages, about six or seven in total, and most of the things on them were large crates, so the unloading process was not very fast.

"Your Honorable Judge, there are two of us... um, we started working more than two hours ago. The driver parked the carriage here, and then we started unloading the goods under the instructions of the butler. However, the goods seem to be very valuable, so in order not to damage the goods and cause trouble for ourselves, the unloading speed is not very fast. We have only unloaded three carriages so far."

"Where's the driver?"

"We're here adults!"

Han Zu's appearance and figure only required him to keep a blank expression and speak little, so that people who first met him would think that he was a serious and stern person. Although Han Zu still didn't know how these workers and drivers knew that he was the "Judge" the moment they saw him, he had to admit that this identity was indeed very useful.

A few people who were resting nearby immediately trotted over and stood in front of Han Zu. They looked very nervous, but it was not the kind of nervousness that came from doing something wrong. It was just the normal nervousness that was unconsciously revealed when facing someone of high status.

"Where did you start shipping this shipment? How many days did it take?"

The drivers mentioned some place names. Their departure order and departure place were different, so the time to deliver the goods was also inconsistent, but it was within the range of 9 to 17 days. Han Zu's expressionless face made the drivers mistakenly think that they might have gotten into some big trouble, so they instinctively gathered together and unconsciously lowered their bodies.

"Do you know what's in there?"

"I don't know. The person who handed over the goods, and the steward told us before we set out not to open the goods. He said it was to prevent the goods from being damaged. In addition, we were escorted by cavalry along the way, so no one opened the boxes."

"What about you? Did you open the boxes when you were unloading?"

"No, sir. We have worked in the castle for a long time and know the rules. I can guarantee that none of us has ever opened these boxes."

Han Zu nodded, took off his hood, and walked to one of the carriages that had not yet been unloaded. He took down a crate that required six people to load and unload with one hand, and then gently placed it on the ground.

"If anyone asks who opened the crate, just say it was me."

"Understood, my lord."

It was normal for the crate to be locked, but if there was an energy seal on it, it would be a little strange. Using his energy absorption ability, Han Zu easily absorbed the energy seal on the lock of the crate, then flicked the lock lightly, breaking it directly and opening the crate. The things inside were not strange, but they were not quite right either.

There were some strange thick stone slabs inside. There was no energy surge, and it would not block Han Zu's perception ability. It looked like a pile of ordinary stone slabs, and it was a bit broken. Although the cargo was not strange, there were some problems in the transportation process. If these things were transported, so many cavalry teams supporting the delivery truck would seem a bit redundant.

The storage room and these carriages are concentrated, which is exactly the range that Han Zu's perception ability can detect. Using his perception ability, Han Zu detected these things, but he also did not find any problems. There was no special energy and no special materials that could block energy. It seems that these things are indeed some ordinary stone slabs.

They took out one or two of the remaining goods on the carriage and opened them for inspection, but still found nothing. This made Han Zu a little confused, because they were attracted to this place in the first place because Han Zu had seen a man put something into the carriage stealthily.

"Nothing, just continue working."

"Yes, Your Honor."

These coachmen and workers seemed to know nothing, and Han Zu did not make things difficult for them. The goods he took down from the carriages also reduced the workers' workload. Although the workers were a little scared, they were still very grateful to the "Judge" for this matter.

The Inquisitor and the female mage beside him left here quickly and continued to move forward along the road in the castle. There were many people on the road, but everyone who saw the Inquisitor, regardless of their status, would salute or greet him, and then consciously make way for him. Although this situation was somewhat conspicuous, it was not completely without benefits. The distance from the crowd gave him and Xin enough space to talk without being heard clearly.

"It seems that this "Judge" identity is indeed very useful. No matter how high or low one's status is, in front of this identity, one will put aside his or her arrogance and become respectful and humble."

"I still don't know why they knew I was a 'Judge' all of a sudden. I think I have to figure this out. The higher your status, the more trouble you'll run into. Maybe there will be a time when we need to hide our identities. If we want to do that, I think the first priority is to figure out why I'm so 'conspicuous'."

"Then ask a servant? They will probably tell you everything they know."

"No, we don't know their race or cultural level yet. If we just ask the servants and maids, even if they know what's going on, they may not be able to answer or describe it."

"But if you ask some high-ranking guys, they might become suspicious of you, causing some unnecessary trouble."

"I have a good idea. I can find a guy who is of high status and likes to flatter others. When this kind of person sees someone of higher status than him, he will deliberately exaggerate the characteristics of these people, from their appearance to their clothes, from the outside to the inside."

"That's easy. The castle is very large. According to what we know, they are hosting a reception. For such a big event, there must be a lot of people trying to curry favor with them - like that fat guy over there."

Xin raised his chin towards the front, and they saw a fat man, whose body could even be described as heavy, trotting quickly towards Han Zu. Looking at the smile on his face, it was clear that this guy was a leader in flattery.

"Respected Judge! I didn't expect that a great man like you would come to the banquet! And honorable Madam Mage, good afternoon."

His fat body did not affect his flexibility. This guy saluted to both of them in a very standard posture.

"you are?"

"My name is Mungo, Mungo Devin, and I am an insignificant businessman. May I have the honor of knowing your names?"

"Sean. As for him, I can't tell you his name. I think you should understand."

"Understood! Understood! Honorable Lady Sean, sir, is there anything I can do for you two? As long as it is within my ability, please feel free to give me your orders."

"Are you the descendant of the castle owner?"

"No, no, no, I don't have that honor, but I am indeed a member of the family, and a distant relative of the city lord. The city lord is quite kind, and we youngsters often come to the castle as guests, so I am also very familiar with this place. My years of experience as a trader has been appreciated by the city lord, so I am fortunate to be able to help a little with some of the trade within the territory."

"Speaking of which, there might be something I need your help with."

"Just give me your orders!"

Xin reacted quickly, not only making up a name, but also using the special identity of "Judge" to naturally skip Han Zu's name. She also quickly came up with an excuse for how to confirm and how people around her judged the identity of the "Judge".

"What do you think of his appearance?"

"Your Excellency the Inquisitor is heroic and strong. Although the armor he wears has no decorations, it can cleverly highlight his majesty. Although this hooded cloak is ordinary, it can slightly weaken the noble aura of the Excellency, making him more approachable. However, the faintly visible runes of the Inquisition on it will let people know his noble status and avoid losing control in front of the Excellency. This is also for us little people to be able to clarify our identities and avoid doing something inappropriate. The Inquisition has many rules, and the punishments are fair but severe. I think the Inquisitor did this to make us pay attention to this and protect us. Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency the Inquisitor."

The merchant's words made everyone feel comfortable. Ninety percent of them were flattering, but they carried an important message. On Han Zu's hood, there was a faint rune. According to him, this rune should be the logo of the Tribunal. Xin took a look calmly, and sure enough, on the hood on the side of the neck, he did see a faint, bright red special rune. But the strange thing was that when everyone was together, no one noticed this rune.

After hearing what the merchant said, Han Zu was also a little surprised. After all, he did not sense any other strange energy on his body, and this looming rune would only emit light when it needed energy. But according to his recollection, Han Zu had checked this hooded cloak before, but he had never seen this thing on it before.

“Phew, this is a bit difficult to do.”

"Ms. Sean, do you have any questions?"

"Before we left, the Chief Judge specifically told us to keep a low profile, but this guy is a blockhead. He doesn't care what other people think, not even the Chief Judge. Apart from his runes, is there anything else that's high-profile about him? You know, I've been with him for too long, so I might have overlooked a lot of things. The Chief Judge has told us not to be too high-profile on such an important occasion, especially him, otherwise we'll be in trouble again after we go back. This blockhead doesn't care, but I can't."

Xin played the role of a noble mage who was troubled by his stubborn companion vividly, and Han Zu also cooperated very well. He said nothing, and his eyes swept around the pedestrians from time to time, as if he was looking for evil spirits that needed to be judged. He didn't seem to take their conversation to heart at all, like a serious judge who only knew how to execute judgments. The excellent "acting skills" of the two, plus their status, really fooled the businessman in front of them. It seems that he has not had enough experience in intrigue.

"I understand your concerns, but I think I may not be able to solve your worries with my ability. The powerful power of the judge will unconsciously make our souls tremble. In my experience, no one can resist this kind of soul scrutiny from the power of judgment, even the king and the high priest. In addition, the power of the judge is even stronger than that of other judges I have dealt with before, so I am sorry that I can't do anything. Sorry, my two honorable lords, if I don't have a clear conscience, I can't even stand in front of you."

"Ha... well, I just hope the Lord Mayor can understand and we won't be blamed by the Chief Judge when we return."

"I believe that the Lord Mayor will understand. Without the existence of the Inquisition, our world will be dragged into the abyss of war. Besides, the power of the Lord Inquisitor is something that many people dream of but cannot obtain. It is just something to be proud of and respected. I think you may not need to be so anxious."

"Fortunately, I'm not as "noble" as him, otherwise I don't know what bad situations would happen."

"You are too modest. Great mages of this age are rare even in the Imperial City."

"very eloquent."

"You're flattering me. I'm just telling the truth."

In the merchant's mind, a young man who was probably from a great wizard family was assigned to serve beside a powerful inquisitor. The inquisitor was so powerful that he didn't even dare to look up and look him in the eye. And the person who could be with such a person couldn't be just a prodigal son who came to gild himself. Although he was gentle and approachable, the person who could make the inquisition feel at ease and follow such a powerful inquisitor alone must be a leader. With such an identity, the network of relationships involved must be very powerful. So the merchant Mungo instinctively wanted to please these two, but he also knew when to flatter and when to get out. As a businessman with huge wealth, he had a good grasp of this.

"Then I hope you two can enjoy the banquet these few days. I won't disturb you. If there is anything you need from me, please feel free to tell me. Good afternoon."

After another round of greeting, the merchant said goodbye to the two men, left the street, and entered the tower next to them. The two men continued to move forward and came to a room where building materials were stored. There were no important rooms nearby, and it was far from the kitchen, so there was no one here, so it was a good place to chat.

"So what is the power of judgment? From what I heard, every Inquisitor has this power. Is the entire Inquisition filled with people like me?"

"He did say that you were the most powerful Inquisitor he had ever seen, but if he wasn't lying, I think the Inquisition would most likely be filled with Hunters. You don't seem to be acting, so it seems like you may not really know that you are a Hunter."

"Now that you mention it, I would like to go and take a look at this courtroom."

"Don't you want to get out of this damn place?"

"Yeah, that's true. Although it doesn't make much difference for me to survive there, I miss the smell of tobacco. It seems that there is no such thing in this place."