Pseudo-Villaines

Criminal

Jean decided to stay a little longer in the Duchy of Eisen. Even so, he sent Priscillia to return to Dublin with the other merchant caravans to complete some of the work that had been his responsibility.

There were many things he had to finish in Nebelhorn.

Like... make contact with criminal groups in this city for example.

But unlike those in Saint Georgia City or Utah, the city lacks a complex network of criminal groups. Everyone is just acting alone and is not concerned with others.

But the profits, they were easy to buy with money and that's what Jean wanted. With the information provided by her agents, Jean has obtained the names of people who have committed numerous crimes.

Thanks to the information he got, as well as his deduction skills and thoroughness, Jean quickly learned where they lived, operated, as well as how they carried out their actions such as theft, extortion, and others. He also managed to send out anonymous letters addressed to them.

And now, in an abandoned building that was about to collapse, he was faced with 20 very intimidating people, at least in the eyes of normal people.

"Someone has sent a letter and ten gold coins. But I never thought that the one who brought it all to me was a boy."

"You better not joke, son. I don't hesitate to kill anyone. Even for a boy like you."

"Why do I always get so excited when I see kids like you!"

The ridicule and intimidation they put out might be quite frightening at least for others. But it wasn't enough to even bully Jean.

Without saying anything, he threw a paper of considerable size. One of the criminals took and opened the rolled up paper.

The criminal was stunned by what he saw. Seeing his response, the others also instantly swarmed around him and reacted similarly.

The paper contains the blueprints of Duke Eisen's castle, the ruler of this land. Complete with details.

Not only did it get there, it was also fully illustrated on the important places such as the storage of precious treasures, the number of knights guarding the area, and other secret rooms.

"My offer to you is simple. Attack Duke Eisen's mansion and drain the entire contents. I'll give you everything you need and in return, I want a tenth of the treasure you took."

That's what Jean offered to a bunch of these criminals. They seem quite interested in the profits that will come at them. However, there were some people who were suspicious of Jean. It would be more appropriate if he doubted everyone who came to this place.

"If you are interested, come to this place in two days. I'll give you everything you need, including a way to infiltrate Duke Eison's mansion."

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Jean didn't trust those people at all. All the people Jean gathered were those who enjoyed the pleasure of suffering from the people they had hurt. Not typical of himself at all.

After all, whether they or him, no one would keep his promise. They must think that way too. But it doesn't matter. That kind of thing just makes it easier for him.

Jean continued walking to her temporary residence in Nebelhorn until later, she stopped. Without looking back, his mouth opened.

"I don't like it when someone walks behind me. Better show yourself now."

Jean might look like a crazy man talking to himself. But it didn't. Just then, someone appeared from behind the darkness of the night. No need to look at her face, Jean knew that she was one of the criminals she had gathered earlier. A man in his mid-20s.

"I'm surprised someone like you can tell where I am when I'm using this technique."

"No. You're the only one too weak to detect you."

The man scrunched his forehead. All this time, her ability to camouflage and blend into her surroundings had saved her life many times. This ability also makes him able to carry out all his crimes. Seeing a brat know his technique so easily, it made him extremely annoyed and wary.

"So, what's the matter until you have to follow me? To be honest, it's disturbing."

The man looked very upset. But he held back his anger and talked something to Jean.

"Can you guarantee that everything will go smoothly if I follow all your directions?"

Jean just nodded.

"In that case, may I kill everyone involved in this action without leaving a single person?"

Jean turned to her and looked at the man. His sharp yet calm eyes were as if he was trying to pierce through the depths of his opponent's soul, making the man tremble.

"Do as you please."

And with just that, Jean left. Leaving the man who was still shaking.