91: Perfect disguise, flawless perjury

Inside the office.

Ron held the gold notes, looking a little displeased.

Although two hundred gold coins was a huge sum for him,

He shouldn't forget that Barto and Mirar had previously provided him with over five hundred gold coins.

Compared to the two of them, Gevas, despite his high position and authority, only had two hundred gold coins in his savings, which naturally disappointed Ron.

“Forget it, the important thing is to deal with the main business first.”

Ron shook his head and immediately ignored it. After putting the safe back in place,

He walked over to a nearby bookshelf and opened the cabinet door with a key.

“Found it!”

Ron scanned left and right, finally fixing his gaze on a seal and several rectangular hard cardboard pieces.

“Private seal, and long-term residence permits…”

Ron's eyes flashed, and he immediately opened the inkpad box.

This inkpad was made of special material and issued uniformly by Kura City.

Therefore, Ron found it difficult to forge and could only steal it.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

He stamped Gevas's private seal on all three blank residence permits.

He then used the disguise technique from the Thief Breathing Technique to mimic Gevas's signature.

“With this residence permit, I can find a secluded and safe place to live in Kura City.”

Ron thought to himself, then put the residence permit into his pocket.

Although he had previously purchased a temporary residence permit at a high price from the Exchange,

However, if he were to register using a temporary residence permit,

Then he would only be able to stay in a few designated hotels in Kura City and would not be allowed to rent elsewhere.

A residence permit was different; as long as he was willing to spend money, he would even be allowed to reside in the noble district.

Just then, a knock suddenly came from outside the door.

Ron's pupils constricted. He pulled out his flintlock with one hand and reached for the alchemical soft sword at his waist with the other.

“Lord Gevas, are you inside?”

A slightly young voice, full of respect, came through.

Upon hearing this, Ron narrowed his eyes slightly, then used the Thief Breathing Technique to alter his voice and tone.

“Who is looking for me?”

From Ron's mouth, a voice eight-tenths similar to Gevas's was projected.

Immediately, the voice outside the door replied.

“Lord Gevas, I am Banbi.”

Banbi?

Ron's mind immediately recalled the intelligence refreshed the day before.

Among it, there was information about this Banbi.

So, Ron's heart stirred, and he put the flintlock back.

Then, with a calm expression, he went to open the locked door.

Outside the door stood a young man, about twenty years old, who had just become an Intermediate Knight Attendant.

He stood with his chest out and head held high, saluting Ron in an attention stance.

“Come in.”

After opening the door, Ron immediately turned and walked into the room.

Then he sat in Gevas's office chair, pretending to be busy.

“Speak, what do you need me for?”

Seeing Gevas not even raising his head, Banbi showed no suspicion, quickly bowing and replying,

“My Lord, those people you asked me to monitor haven't made any unusual moves these past few days.”

“What do you think, should we take the initiative and directly apprehend them for interrogation?”

Hearing Banbi's question, Ron slowly raised his head.

At the same time, the contents of the previous intelligence flashed rapidly through his mind.

According to the intelligence, this Banbi was a young guard in the security team.

Although he was not Gevas's confidant, he was his admirer.

Therefore, Gevas exploited this point.

He tricked him into monitoring people like Ron, who met the criteria for slaves.

Of course, Banbi did not know the truth.

He only thought that the monitored individuals might be related to Barto's death.

Thus, he had been diligently working for Gevas.

Thinking of this, Ron's eyes flickered, and he spoke calmly.

“No need. Starting today, lift the surveillance on them.”

Banbi was stunned, his heart full of confusion.

However, as a subordinate, he dared not ask questions.

Therefore, after a slight hesitation, he lowered his head and replied,

“…Yes, My Lord.”

However, Ron, disguised as Gevas at this moment, unusually offered an explanation.

“Banbi, don't misunderstand. After I sent others to investigate separately,”

“It was found that they have no relation whatsoever to Mr. Barto's death.”

“On the contrary, the real suspect has already fled to the neighboring Linquan Town.”

Linquan Town?

Banbi was startled upon hearing this.

Linquan Town was a small town nearby, roughly two-thirds the population and area of Hibo Town.

It was named for a clear, sweet-tasting mountain spring within the town.

“So that's how it is…”

Banbi did not doubt him, showing a look of sudden realization.

Seeing this, Ron continued,

“Next, I will personally lead Gesi and the others to Linquan Town to investigate.”

“As for you and the other surveillance personnel… continue to return to your normal duties.”

“Oh, and after I leave, have the vice-captains temporarily take over the tasks.”

Banbi immediately agreed to this.

Then, after a few perfunctory words, Ron dismissed Banbi.

After the office returned to quiet.

Ron also removed his disguise, a shrewd look appearing in his eyes.

“Now, with Banbi's testimony,”

“Even if Gevas goes missing later, no one will suspect me.”

He impersonated Gevas and returned today, firstly to retrieve items like the Breathing Technique and essence fruit.

Secondly, it was to show his face in front of everyone, to make them believe that Gevas did not die today.

After several days, when time became blurred,

Even if someone discovered Gevas's disappearance then, they could only, through Banbi's testimony, shift their attention to the neighboring Linquan Town.

“Moreover, even if people from the Saar Family come to investigate,”

“Through my lifting of Banbi's surveillance, they can only infer that…”

“Gevas wanted to develop new sources, which is why he went to Linquan Town to find suitable slave candidates.”

“As a result, for some unknown reason, he suddenly disappeared without a trace and lost contact…”

Ron's lips curved upward; this way, he would be completely safe.

After a while longer.

Ron left the office, walking out grandly.

At this time, the once clear sky began to become overcast.

A flash of lightning streaked across, followed by the rumble of thunder.

In the gloomy air, fine drops of rain began to fall.

Seeing this, Ron couldn't help but quicken his pace.

Along the way, he encountered several subordinates who knew Gevas.

Ron merely nodded faintly in response to each.

Time came to the afternoon.

By this time, Hibo Town was already experiencing a torrential downpour.

In the wilderness, Ron took off his special clothes, changed into normal attire, and put on a raincoat.

“Next, I'll first go to Kura City, find an inn to stay in, and then look for a house tomorrow…”

Ron thought to himself, then quickened his steps, braving the pouring rain, and hurried towards Kura City with large strides.