69novels Chapter 1103 The Cursed Dragon and His Human Knight (91)
Chapter 1103 The Cursed Dragon and His Human Knight (91)
The Cursed Dragon and His Human Knight (Chapter 91)
Infiltrating and eavesdropping on Ephis wasn't too difficult. After separating from Lance, Song Ning prepared himself and secretly sneaked in using a magical tool.
This magical item has the ability to conceal one's presence and aura, and is mostly favored by thieves. At one point, because thieves used it to steal the wealth of nobles, the nobles formed an alliance to punish and ban the circulation of this magical item.
However, although it was despised by the nobles, their reaction also demonstrated how useful it was. In private, it was the most sought-after hard currency in various underground transactions and black markets.
Seven or eight items were contributed by members who came from the Alliance. Song Ning and Lan Si each carried one with them, originally as a precaution, but they didn't expect to use them so soon.
He quickly crept to the room where Iphis was, took a look, and then disappeared into a large tree outside the window.
Although this location is somewhat conspicuous with only one tree, no one will look up at it for no reason when it gets dark. Even if someone does look, it doesn't matter, as this magical tool can completely conceal a person's figure, so there's no need to worry.
Song Ning squatted down and then calmed down to wait patiently for the rabbit to come to him.
The spot he found was pretty good. From inside the window, it would be difficult to see his position clearly, but from his position, looking inside, he could see all the important locations perfectly.
However, it must be said that the Alliance has quite a few talented people; the map of Ephis's residence was given to Song Ning by them.
This location is even marked with a large symbol on the map, clearly indicating that someone has already scouted it out.
Song Ning was initially worried that he would have to wait a long time without finding anyone, but before long a figure appeared in his field of vision.
He glanced at the other person's clothes and quickly made up his mind.
The old man who looked a bit haggard was obviously Bishop Iphis himself. After Iphis came out of the room, he took out something, looked at it, and then sat down to wait for something.
"A bunch of damn idiots."
At this moment, Iphis was cursing the heavens in his heart. He had hardly had any extra rest time lately.
The royal family's desire to capture the dragon was obvious, and the Pope also wanted to capture the dragon. As a member of the temple, he naturally would not obey the royal family's orders.
The problem is that, on the surface, the only person who can track down the dragon is the high-level mage in the hero's party who is constantly being harassed by the royal princess.
Dealing with a high-level mage isn't difficult, but dealing with someone favored by the royal family is a bit troublesome.
Ephis even suspected that Princess Sarahmandy might have known all along that this high-level magician possessed such abilities, which was why she had brought him into her fold.
"But no matter what, a poor boy is just a poor boy. I don't believe that Sarah Mandy would be distracted by protecting that magician when real danger comes."
Song Ning's ears twitched slightly as he perched on a tree outside the window. A magician, a poor boy, and a princess?
He continued to stare with great interest, as if he had heard something that piqued his interest.
"Lord Iphis, we are late."
Several figures suddenly appeared in Iphis's room, and Song Ning held his breath as soon as they appeared.
It was the black-robed figure who appeared behind them last night! Sure enough, this group is connected to the church!
He held his breath, afraid of missing even the slightest bit of information.
Iphis was clearly not very happy to see them. His face was gloomy. "You're two days later than planned. Do you have any explanation?"
The leader of the black-robed men knelt on one knee. “Lord Effie, the ‘Restoration Potion Alliance’ members in the towns around Lionheart City are too active. We almost got noticed by them several times, which took up a bit of our time.”
"In addition, we encountered some suspicious individuals on our way here. In order to ensure the success of Lord Iphis and our master's plans, we had to investigate them first."
Upon hearing this, Iphis immediately sensed the tension in the situation.
He first asked with concern, "Suspicious individuals? Have you investigated thoroughly? Did they discover your identities?"
The man in black robes said, "Of course not, Your Excellency. However, we have discovered the figure of a high-level mage, who is currently in the town."
"It really is these guys," Song Ning thought, sitting on a tree branch. "Now I can confirm the identities of these men in black robes. These guys are definitely connected to the church."
However, there is still a question: they call Iphis "Your Excellency," but they also mention another master. Who is this so-called master?
Could it be someone from the church, or is there actually another master?
When Ephis heard the high-level mage, she subconsciously thought of that poor boy, but then immediately dismissed the possibility.
That kid has been kept under surveillance and hasn't left, so this is another high-level mage.
"But surely a mere high-level mage shouldn't warrant your vigilance? What else have you discovered?"
"Yes, Your Excellency, we discovered that this thing reacted when it approached that high-ranking mage."
The man in black robes pulled out a huge, dark, lumpy object. Song Ning, perched in the tree, looked on in bewilderment. What was this thing? Why did it react when it got close to him?
Unlike his bewilderment, Iphis stood up abruptly upon seeing this. He quickly walked to the man in black robes and took it, his voice filled with undisguised joy.
"You mean, this thing is reacting? When and where? Are you sure?"
The man in black hesitated for a moment, "Well, Your Excellency, we are not entirely sure either."
Iphis's face darkened. "What do you mean? Didn't you say there was a reaction? Why are you not so sure now?"
The man in black robes quickly bowed his head and explained, "It did react when we got close to that high-level mage, but my master once said that if a mage with profound knowledge of dragon language magic had studied it, it might also cause a reaction. So we continued to follow that mage for a while and found that it only reacted slightly when we got close to him."
“We suspect that this mage is very likely the one our master mentioned, the one who studied dragon language magic, and that we did not discover the dragon’s tracks.”
Upon hearing this, Song Ning's back was covered in cold sweat. His eyes were fixed on what Iphis was holding, and only one thought occupied his mind.
That damn thing must be related to Lance. He absolutely cannot let it remain in the hands of this Iphis!