79: Madoc's reward, Wolf King Breathing Technique

Due to the tight schedule,

Gevas didn't have time to replace this broken sword.

Originally, Gevas hadn't paid much attention to it.

After all, Kura City was very safe, and he didn't need to draw his sword at all.

However, when he saw the Saar Family's guards holding such fine swords and armor,

he inexplicably felt a bit inferior and subconsciously hid his sword behind him.

"..."

But immediately after, Gevas reacted and silently put the sword back in its original place.

Although with his current wealth, buying such a set of alchemical weapons and equipment wouldn't break his bank,

he could afford the money, but he couldn't find a way to purchase them.

"As the captain of Hibo Town's security, on the surface, he seems to have boundless prestige."

"But in reality, he's not as good as a mere guard in front of a Kura City noble's mansion..."

Gevas's mood was complex. He had originally felt mixed emotions about this trip, hesitant and indecisive.

Now, he finally made up his mind.

"I must make a name for myself and become the family's pride!"

"For this, even if it means walking a path of no return, I will not hesitate!"

Gevas slowly clenched his fists, secretly vowing in his heart.

At the same time, the guard who had gone to announce returned to Gevas.

"Mr. Gevas, please follow me. Lord Madock wants to see you."

At this moment, the guard was no longer as aloof as before, speaking with a very fawning attitude.

Seeing this, Gevas neither became arrogant nor overly humble; he simply thanked him with dignity and then followed the guard into the manor.

Ten minutes later.

Gevas was led to a reception room.

"Lord, Gevas has been brought in."

"Come in."

A steady voice of a middle-aged man came from inside the reception room.

At this moment, the guard nodded at Gevas and then turned to leave.

Gevas, after taking a deep breath, cautiously pushed the door open and entered.

When he closed the door and slightly raised his head to survey his surroundings,

he saw a person sitting on the sofa in the reception room.

This person was about forty years old, somewhat thin, but with a very firm demeanor, exuding an air of authority.

Beside him stood another person, around thirty years old, dressed as an attendant.

"Lord Madock."

Gevas quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Are you the Gevas from Hibo Town who replaced Barto?"

Madoc leaned back on the sofa, asking nonchalantly.

"Yes, Lord."

Gevas quickly replied, not daring to show any hesitation or oversight.

Madoc nodded, then frowned slightly, asking with some surprise,

"Why didn't Mirar come? And why is her ledger with you?"

Upon hearing this, Gevas's voice paused. After a few seconds, he cautiously replied,

"Because, Mirar... she's already dead."

As soon as these words were spoken,

Madoc froze, then his pupils slightly widened.

An indescribable tension began to spread throughout the room.

"Mirar... dead?"

Madoc murmured, looking at Gevas somewhat distractedly.

Gevas nodded profusely, quickly and clearly recounting what had happened yesterday.

Furthermore, Gevas pulled out the autopsy report and Daniel and Mickey's testimonies from hisPregnant, handing them over with both hands.

Madoc remained silent, showing no reaction for a moment.

The attendant standing beside him took the report and testimonies, placing them on the table in front of Madoc.

After Madoc came back to his senses, he picked up the report and testimonies from the table and read them carefully.

Then, with a complex expression, as if he didn't know what to say, he muttered softly,

"Mirar, you really chose the death you wanted, just as you said back then..."

Gevas, three meters away, showed no reaction to these words, pretending to be deaf and as if he hadn't heard anything.

He had heard Mirar's story before and knew she was Lord Madock's brother's illegitimate daughter.

Therefore, he dared not comment on Lord Madock's family matters.

After a long while,

Madoc closed the report and casually tossed it aside.

At this moment, he adjusted his breathing, regaining his calm and indifferent demeanor.

"First, tell me about your recent transactions with Mirar."

Madoc said in a deep voice. Gevas dared not hesitate and pulled out the ledger he had organized.

He then meticulously explained all the achievements he had made during the period after he took over from Barto.

"You've done well."

After hearing the account, Madoc nodded and said faintly.

Gevas's heart immediately rejoiced upon hearing this.

But then, he heard Madoc say,

"...However, this is far from enough."

Gevas's heart trembled, and he bowed even lower.

"Please instruct me, Lord."

Madoc raised his right hand, holding up two fingers.

"Before the end of the year, no matter what method you use,"

"I need you to send me at least twenty more qualified slaves."

Twenty?

Gevas's expression remained unchanged, but he felt a bit overwhelmed inside.

When Barto was still around, he and Mirar had already acquired over twenty slaves.

Now, he and Mirar had cooperated to acquire another twenty-plus slaves, bringing the total to over fifty people.

It should be known that although Hibo Town had a considerable population, roughly tens of thousands,

during a time of peace like this, it had taken less than a year to turn fifty young adults into slaves.

This number was by no means small.

Especially since, in order to make these slaves desperate, they had essentially destroyed all their families.

The annihilation of fifty entire families—if discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable!

However, now Lord Madock wanted him to acquire another twenty slaves.

"..."

Gevas's eye twitched, feeling utterly speechless.

However, at this moment, Lord Madock's voice rang in his ears.

"What, is there a difficulty?"

Gevas jolted, and after reacting, he quickly shook his head and said,

"No, no problem."

He was already on the pirate ship and had to go all the way.

Therefore, Gevas could only grit his teeth and agree.

Perhaps seeing Gevas's helpless, gritting-teeth expression in secret,

Madoc now turned his gaze to the attendant beside him.

The attendant immediately understood and took out two items.

"Don't worry, if you work for me, I naturally won't treat you unfairly."

Madoc said, then pushed the two items across the table.

Gevas was stunned at the sight.

Then, at Madoc's signal, he stepped forward and took the two items.

"This is..."

Gevas looked closely, then his breathing quickened, and his eyes widened.

He stared incredulously at one of the book-like objects.

"The Wolf King Breathing Technique?"