Chapter 986: Chapter 754: Wouldn’t That Be Double the Joy? (Part 2)
"Ishtar has been released?"
This is what made Loki feel frustrated.
"Underestimated that bitch."
Loki started off with this disagreeable atmosphere-infusing opening statement.
"That bitch collaborated with the remnants of the dark faction, but didn’t actively do anything to harm the city’s peace. She only provided them with funds, and beyond that, she insisted she knew nothing."
"Including the ’Sky Bull’ incident, Ishtar claimed she was not involved. She only cooperated with the remnants of the dark faction for the business on Fengyue Street."
"As for the artificial labyrinth, that goddess even dared to claim that she was kept in the dark and had no prior knowledge of clashing with us and the guild."
The more Loki spoke, the angrier she got, eventually slamming the table hard.
"That shameless goddess! There should be a limit to blatant lies...!?"
As someone who was present at the time and heard all of Ishtar’s nonsensical words, Loki seemed to recall Ishtar’s smug demeanor, which made her furious.
This made Reiger, Finn, Revilia, and Grace all furrow their brows.
"The guild actually released Goddess Ishtar because of such obvious excuses?"
Grace seemed quite bewildered.
"...Is it due to insufficient evidence?"
Finn promptly thought of the reason.
"Exactly, insufficient evidence." Loki snorted coldly and said, "Unlike that clearly illegal little dwarf goddess, the Istar Clan is a city faction. As long as they clean up after themselves, solely based on our claims, it’s still hard to convict her."
"As long as she insists she knows nothing and was deceived, in the absence of evidence, the guild won’t impose heavy penalties on the Istar Clan."
"And you’re well aware of the guild’s nature. They won’t easily dismantle a major city faction."
"As a result, the guild only imposed a symbolic fine on that bitch’s clan and then released her. It truly infuriates me!"
Hearing this, everyone looked at one another, also feeling helpless.
Reiger chuckled softly, but it was not incomprehensible.
Thinking it over, dealing with the Istar Clan is indeed difficult.
The clan’s sphere of influence is too vast, covering the entire Fengyue Street. Plus, they run a brothel business and control the only legal red-light district in Orario, many forces actually have some shady dealings with the Istar Clan.
At the very least, those who frequent Fengyue Street, whether human or deity, surely don’t want any trouble in this place where they sing and revel every night. Businesses dealing with perfumes, ambiance products, specialty costumes all closely cooperate with Fengyue Street; if there’s an issue, they’d all lose their jobs, going bankrupt.
Adventurers also need a place to vent excess energy and pressure to avoid being overwhelmed by the relentless dungeon raids day and night.
Meanwhile, as an exploring faction, the Istar Clan possesses formidable strength, not only housing numerous high-level adventurers but also first-tier adventurers, with a faction level as high as A, undeniably top-tier in Orario, second only to the S-level Loki Familia, Freyja Clan, and Kanisa Clan.
As the manager of Orario, the guild naturally doesn’t want to see such a major faction with so much elite power lost, nor do they want the city’s internal commercial economy disrupted due to issues in the Istar Clan.
Various factors combined resulted in the guild not daring to easily convict the Istar Clan, adopting a more passive or tacit approach, turning a blind eye to Ishtar’s recklessness.
If Loki had sufficient evidence proving Ishtar indeed participated in the underground force’s actions, threatening city peace, it would be another matter.
But without sufficient evidence, the guild won’t randomly convict Ishtar.
Thus, Ishtar was released, with Ishtar Clan suffering only a fine and no other losses, leaving Loki infuriated.
"The Istar Clan..." Revilia frowned, saying, "Will this clan pose any obstruction to us in the future?"
"Who knows?" Loki scoffed, saying, "That bitch is naturally narrow-minded. Having tripped over us this time, it’s hard to say she won’t try to retaliate."
"If that’s the case, it could be quite troublesome." Grace grumbled, sitting on a wide chair, saying, "The combat prostitutes of the Istar Clan are really challenging, at least for second-line and below members, and the [Man Killer] is a first-level adventurer. If she goes mad, even Raul and Angel would be at a loss."
"Ah." Finn nodded, licking his thumb, saying, "If the Istar Clan is still the clan we know, it wouldn’t be too difficult, given our strength, though a bit bothersome."
"But now, that might not be the case."
Everyone immediately looked towards Reiger.
Reiger knew what Finn and the others implied.
"That ’Level Boost’ cheating trick is undoubtedly a hassle." Loki clicked her tongue, saying, "That bitch secretly made such a forbidden thing. If aimed at us, or if she helps city saboteurs, even we would suffer greatly."
Reiger silently nodded.
[Hammer of Treasure] is indeed a highly irregular magic.
If the enemy masters it well, it would surely pose great troubles for the Loki Familia.
Thankfully...
"We also acquired this cheating trick." Finn tapped the desk, saying, "With Reiger on our side, at least we won’t be far behind the enemy in terms of power and conditions."
"Well, that’s true."
Thinking of this, Loki’s mood improved again.
This magic, even more cheating than Ais’s "wind," being in the hands of our own people is certainly a great thing.
"We should still be cautious." Revilia advised, saying, "The Istar Clan isn’t a small faction. If they really collaborate with the enemy, it’s definitely bad news for us."
"Revilia is right." Finn nodded, agreeing with Revilia’s opinion, saying, "How about we send someone to Fengyue Street to watch the Istar Clan, so once they have any movements, we’re the first to know."
"Better keep an eye on that vixen." Grace pointed out, "According to Ais and the others, the one casting ’Level Boost’ is a vixen within the Istar Clan. Keeping tabs on her should save a lot of trouble."
"Vixen..." Loki clicked his tongue in curiosity, saying, "Really don’t know where Ishtar got such a rare race from, only seen in the Far East, probably the only one in all of Orario?"
Thinking of this, Loki suddenly smacked her lips, feeling somewhat... hungry.
Fox person...
A female fox person...
Must be very beautiful?
If we could rob such a treasure capable of casting cheats, wouldn’t it be double the joy...?
"Guhihi..."
Thinking of the wonderfulness, Loki’s face changed, grinning lecherously.
"Pa!"
Suddenly, a big hand slapped Loki’s head, making her squawk.
"...Can you not make laughter that so easily conjures up images of your inner fantasies?"
Reiger was speechless.
Everyone chuckled.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, the office door was forcefully opened.
"Commander, Commander!"
Raul rushed in from outside, panting, shouting.
"Something, something’s happened!"
That urgent shout made everyone’s hearts instantly sink.