lv 1 skeleton

chapter 100

"Follow me."

The clerk who had introduced himself as Ben led me to a dark, secluded room in the back. Inside sat a guy who looked like some astrology gipsy after removing his hood.

Kung

"This room is protected by a magic spell to prevent others from eavesdropping on our conversation. You can go ahead and ask him anything you'd like."

"Just who is he?"

"Oh... you've never heard of them? They are a special kind of slave which are used in the business of buying and selling of information. They are very useful because their minds can be connected across long distances allowing for an exchange of information."

"And you can guarantee discretion?"

"Naturally, any information regarding a client is secure."

"Good, then I'd like to know everything you have on the Jir company and Miriam."

For a split second I saw Ben's expression turn livid, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Did you get that Marion? Everything about Jir and Miriam."

The man named Marion was blue skinned and peculiar silver eyes. He began chanting a mantra and closed his eyes for a while before speaking up.

"The one known as Miriam is actually Ardal Vermillion Tor, the second Prince of the empire. He's only recently returned from a task of espionage in a neighboring country. There is also some news that that the third Prince has made several attempts on his life.

'Hm... so he was a Prince.'

"Sir, unfortunately the information you've learned today outweighs your earlier payment."

Ben motioned to me, holding the pouch of gold I had given him.

"Okay, we never met each other."

I tossed him another one filled with even more gold and headed towards the exit.

"Dear customer, please come back anytime. Also, as a courtesy I shall show you the way to Prince Ardal's palace."

I couldn't help but chuckle at Ben's sudden change in attitude. Like a true merchant, he would always value a paying customer. After allowing Ben to instruct me how to get to the palace, I made my way through the mountainous path.

It took me about half a day's travel before the palace came into sight. I circled around to the hill and drew a teleportation array behind a large rock. I then spent the rest of the day checking out their security measures.

"Lena, please highlight the Prince and any other notable figures."

"I'll display it on your cornea at once."

The prince was located on the highest terrasse, in the center of the palace. It was the most secure location, and I figured that Ichan and the rest of his crew would likely be stationed near him.

"I should start by cutting off the head of the snake."

Shuu!

My spider web allowed be to easily approach the palace, and the combination of the nanospikes and heightened senses, ensured that I made my way around undetected. Eventually I arrived at the entrance to the Prince's chambers.

'Hm, is that some Magic detection trap?'

Right near the door my Spider Senses began tingling, allowing my to easily sidestep the trap. Had it not been for that, an alarm would have undoubtedly sounded, resulting in quite the mess.