Taking the Mafia to the Magic World

Chapter 477 Not Many Alternatives?

477 Not Many Alternatives

Jasmine, as well as Layla and Rory, were currently at the beginning of the 3rd stage, with Low-level Mage magic cultivation.

Shelby and Molly were at level 5 of the Acolyte stage. Still, both were close to advancing to the 3rd stage, which the group expected to happen this month.

Vicente was still a Mid-level Mage, but he felt he would soon become a High-level Mage.

In the meantime, he had finally felt what Newton had told him months ago, as he had perfectly noticed the state of his magical foundation after these months of hard work without external resources.

They were all stronger than before, but Jasmine felt that she wouldnʼt be able to detect or track the enemy with her skills until she reached at least Mid-level.

The alternative was to use Caseyʼs ability. Unfortunately, the man still hadnʼt returned, having been missing for over six months.

Vicenteʼs group had been looking for him, and even Jasmine and Layla had been trying to help locate him since Jasmineʼs pentagram hunt a little over a month ago.

But they still havenʼt had any results, and Caseyʼs situation remains unknown.

Vicente had planned to leave Millfall to go after Casey on his own, but Sovereign Adams arrived near the town just as he was about to do so.

Since then, he had been living in hiding between the estate and the Fuller residence.

So when he heard Jasmineʼs comment, he couldnʼt help but feel a burden on his conscience for not being able to do anything useful for his partner.

”I guess weʼll just have to wait for you to move on.” He commented as he looked at the pink-haired woman. ”Caseyʼs disappearance wonʼt be easy to solve. Thatʼs how I feel.”

”What could have happened?” Rory asked.

”Itʼs possible heʼs still looking for a compatible pentagram,” Shelby replied. ”But anything is possible. Caseyʼs past is as complicated as Vicenteʼs. He has a powerful desire for revenge, so maybe heʼs in trouble.”

Everyone there looked at Vicente as they heard this, aware of Don Mazzantiʼs intentions in dealing with some powerful groups from outside the kingdom.

After those months, Layla, Jasmine, Sarah, and especially Nova had helped him better understand his targets, from the two Sovereigns who caused Kateʼs death to the organization that took Lauren.

He now knew the average level of these forces, their location, and what he would need to reach them.

Incredibly, dealing with those responsible for Kateʼs death would be easier than dealing with Laurenʼs kidnappers.

Nixlasʼ Shadows, the force that took Lauren, was a power from the north of the continent and even had Paragons in its ranks!

The sects of the two Sovereigns responsible for Kateʼs death were powers from a state neighboring the Seidel Kingdom and were said to have ʼonlyʼ Sovereigns among their strongest elders.

Armed with this information, Vicente planned to go after the two groups responsible for his motherʼs death. His business with his sisterʼs kidnappers would be resolved later when he could deal with Paragons.

Vicenteʼs associates at this meeting knew so. If Shelby said Caseyʼs case was similar to his, the trouble this guy might have gotten himself into could be worse than they could handle!

”Then itʼs going to be hard to get him back,” Layla commented as she looked at Vicente.

Vicente had already thought of that and said. ”There is no easy way out. So, for now, weʼll rely on my plan and have Jasmine as plan ʼB.ʼ Besides, thereʼs really nothing we can do about the Woodslayer.”

Sarah nodded before asking. ”What about the actual problem at hand?”

The people there looked at Shelby as if she was the one who could do the most about the soldiers looking for Sarah and Vicente.

She laughed bitterly and said. ”As much as I wield considerable power locally, Iʼm nothing like a Sovereign. Colonel Adams is thirsty for Vicenteʼs blood, so I have no easy solution.”

”I canʼt do anything either, Vicente,” Jasmine said as she looked into the young manʼs eyes. ”After everything that happened with The Faceless Ones, I had to work hard to prevent any problems related to that faction from spilling over to us.

Fortunately, I was able to dispel any questions about you among my organizationʼs investigators. But because of that, Iʼm working beyond my limit, and I donʼt have time to get involved with the army.”

”I know. Donʼt worry.” Vicente smiled at her, aware of how much she had done for him since he had returned from the pentagram hunt with Rory and Layla.

”Besides, I wonʼt be in Millfall for long. With my advancement to the 3rd stage, thereʼs no more room for me in the local temple. Soon, Iʼll be sent to either Ironcrest or Saltstar City. That is if my father doesnʼt intervene and send me to the kingdomʼs capital.” She said, not surprising to the group, who already knew that a 3rd-stage Nun wouldnʼt stay in Millfall for long.

”Thatʼs another problem...” Rory said. ”If you donʼt move fast enough, youʼll be too far away from us to help.”

”Yes, but Iʼm leaving Layla with you. Sheʼll be able to help you and keep us connected.”

Layla and Vicente looked at each other while Sarah saw the look in the eyes of these two, who often got into friction with each other.

”Anyway, if things go wrong, Iʼll take care of Sovereign Adams. Iʼm confident Iʼll survive now.” Vicente said confidently, although he would rather not confront Adams as that would only cause him more problems.

Without Torne and Benson to help him in any way, and with the problems of those two on his mind, he preferred not to add to his problems.

Shelby looked at Vicente and said. ”I have an alternative for you. If youʼre willing, you can join my group as a bodyguard. Youʼll be able to move around the city easily, and if necessary, Iʼll be able to get you out of town whenever I want.”

”Thanks for the offer.” Vicente didnʼt think it was a bad offer. ”Weʼll do that if necessary. But for now, I intend to stay on my property. Iʼm about to enter the final part of my stage, so I wonʼt be moving anytime soon unless itʼs necessary.”

”Really? Iʼm glad. Your progress will help us all.” Shelby liked that.

Sarah saw this and gave a low ʼhumph,ʼ not liking such a woman and the things she knew Shelby and Vicente had already done.

Vicente smiled back at Shelby before ending the meeting. ”Anyway, Bart will be moving up to the High-level of the 3rd stage soon, so you should take care of your cultivations so you donʼt get left behind. Otherwise, weʼll deal with the problems we discussed as agreed. Weʼll communicate remotely until our next meeting if anything new comes up.”