One-Eyed Monster

The melodious bell chimes echoed one after another, with their rhythm varying between fast and slow, as if playing some kind of tune.

This was a way of conveying messages in Luona Capital, an ancient yet practical method. Compared to the use of Mail Birds, which required spirit power, this method was more suitable for short-distance communication.

It’s somewhat like a beacon tower, but while a beacon can only send one signal, these bell chimes can convey multiple signals.

In a sense, these chimes are also a language, an encrypted one at that.

Only those from the City Administrative Office can understand this language.

At the moment the chimes rang, Aevernan was in the Twin Star Grand Hall reporting to Governor Rostov about the past circumstances of Liuli City. He had prepared for many days for this matter; the governor had last summoned him a few days ago, just when the people from the Alchemy Workshop had recently visited, bringing significant changes to the capital.

The primary changes in the capital were due to Governor Rostov. There was no way around it; Governor Rostov demanded changes to the capital, and the capital must change...

In the past, such matters required urgent discussions among the entire city’s important figures and forces, but this time, Governor Rostov didn’t seem to plan on discussing and was determined to cooperate with the Alchemy Workshop.

These changes are a good thing. Aevernan believed this contributed to the long-term development of Luona Capital, as the power of the Alchemy Workshop should not be underestimated, and the feeling of strong alliances was exhilarating.

So, in recent days, he had been very excited, organizing those materials for Lord Governor. Although he didn’t know why Lord Governor was interested in the surroundings of Guru Mountain, it might be because of the recent significant commotion around Guru Mountain.

Just as Aevernan was explaining the situation in the Dusk Market of Liuli City to Lord Governor, the bell chimes began to spread across the skies of Luona Capital.

What’s happening? Why are the chimes ringing?

The first reaction of the City Administrative Office officials was this.

They all immediately thought that something major was about to occur because the chimes generally don’t ring at such times; they’re only used to convey messages in times of crisis.

Could it be that there’s something unusual at the border again?

The chimes went from rapid to slow, gradually conveying their intended message.

Aevernan was almost surprised to the point of dropping the pen in his hand. This was too absurd.

Instantly, the expression on Rostov’s face became a bit peculiar...

Nakasha’s message was transmitted in three segments; the bell chimes couldn’t convey information continuously, only in segments.

As soon as the chimes rang, all administrative members were aware that something significant had happened and judged the importance and urgency of the matter according to the rhythm.

The chimes rang, and the first segment of the message reached the ears of these officials, without a doubt, the rhythm of this sound represented something pretty urgent.

Louvkat, the Director of Administration, became very anxious at that moment. He managed the entire City Administrative Office’s finances, and if the borders were really stretched tight now and a war was imminent, the money would flow out like water. What a troublesome situation!

As soon as the chimes rang, the Chairman of the Trade Association felt that something major was imminent. He already began picking up the Mail Bird, preparing to send a message to his confidant to stash away a bit of money...

The first reaction of the Wizard Alliance, Scholar Commons, including Yonder Travel Academy, to this bell sound was a feeling of a bad omen.

Everyone got ready to get busy, but the second segment of the chime’s message made them pause...

The second meaning conveyed by the chimes left Governor Rostov with a displeased expression, as the message pertained to his son.

The second message transmitted by Nakasha was simple: Young Master Hustace has returned safely...

When this message was deciphered by the City Administrative officials, everyone was stunned. Was this such an important message? Needing the bell chimes for transmission, this was too absurd.

At that moment, Louvkat, the Director of Administration, truly wanted to point at Governor Rostov’s nose and scold him outright. This was too outlandish! Using such an important communication tool to convey your family affairs was treating the entire Luona Capital as your personal property. Does this guy have no regard for the law or the Kayne Empire!

The Chairman of the Trade Association exhaled a breath, secretly delighting in his heart. Wasn’t this an opportunity handed to them to topple Governor Rostov!

Yonder Travel Academy and other organizations exchanged knowing smiles. Heh heh, the expedition team to Guru Mountain had finally returned!

Without much time for reflection, the chimes transmitted the final piece of information, and it was also brief.

”Unable to enter the city?” Aevernan struggled to interpret this message’s meaning. ”What does that mean?”

Governor Rostov’s expression varied, unsure of what this message was about now!

It’s urgent; Young Master Hustace has returned safely but cannot enter the city!

What the heck, how is it possible that he can’t enter the city!

Did they perhaps not issue this brat an access permit? Governor Rostov’s expression grew grimmer.

”My Lord, what do you make of this...” Aevernan found it difficult to comprehend, unsure of Governor Rostov’s current situation! In his impression, he had never seen Lord Governor with such a look. He felt the League Guard Captain was in trouble, for handling matters so unreliably, and dispatching the guards to protect and track Young Master Hustace resulted in such a foolish situation. Wasn’t this plainly giving a perfect excuse to competitors?

Governor Rostov was indeed a bit angry, wondering how his child could stir such a massive commotion. The last time, dispatching a team to Guru Mountain, the opposition parties had already raised concerns. Now, these fools were making another scene, was this not plainly shoving him into an abyss? Truly puzzled about how Kuren, the League Guard Captain, was chosen, bearing the same name as the Empire’s God of War, wasn’t that an embarrassment...

But sulking here wouldn’t accomplish anything; instead, it was better to think of ways to resolve this impasse. Perhaps the news his son brought back would carry some weight, thus silencing those old bones.

Hopefully, but what message could his son possibly bring? Likely nothing at all!

He knew his son well, still a flower in the greenhouse, not yet capable of creating a storm.

Yet, there were questionable aspects within this message. How had his son ended up in Kimbrye City, unless something unexpected had occurred!

And this unexpected event was the issue he was most concerned about now.

”Come, Aevernan, let’s head to the city gates!” Governor Rostov stood up.

Aevernan was stunned, standing still. In his heart, he thought, it seemed Lord Governor truly cared for his son! Going personally to the city gates for a welcome...