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"In this cold weather, I didn't expect you to come either."

Luo De brought the "acquaintance" from the new merchant caravan into the manor's hall and gestured for him to take a seat.

The person in front of him was none other than Lusen of the Dawn Society.

"But you shouldn't be afraid of the blizzard, right?"

Luo De could basically stay overnight in the snow without freezing to death, so Lusen certainly wouldn't be afraid either.

Lusen chuckled twice in agreement.

"Lord Baron, you told me you had a Lizardman's corpse, so I hurried over."

"And I brought the things you wanted."

Lusen took out an Extraordinary Gem from his bosom and placed it in front of Luo De,

"This Memory Gem contains two Zero Ring Flame spells, and you have three days to learn them."

"Just return it to me when I leave."

Luo De picked up the Memory Gem, focused his mind on it, and subtly absorbed all the information within into his own mind.

That way, he could learn gradually.

Of course, Luo De had no intention of directly returning the Memory Gem to Lusen.

Because it was so magical.

"You just give it to me like that, aren't you afraid I'll default on the debt?"

Luo De carefully put away the Memory Gem, "What's the price?"

"To tell you the truth, we don't often sell spells."

Lusen explained, "We only disclose our knowledge to members of the Dawn Society. We never expected you could actually become a wizard apprentice."

As a wizard apprentice, Lusen could now sense the magic power waves emanating from Luo De.

Moreover, the things Luo De wanted further confirmed Luo De was indeed a wizard apprentice.

"Zero Ring spells are provided to members free of charge, so I can't really ask you for Gold Coins since I don't really lose anything."

Lusen suggested, "How about this, in the future, if any members of the Dawn Society encounter danger in your territory, we hope you can provide assistance and shelter, how does that sound?"

"Alright, but your Dawn Society doesn't often come here, do you?"

Luo De pondered for a moment, "You previously shared a lot of knowledge with me, so based on your stated condition, I'll reduce the price of the Lizardman corpse by ten percent for you this time."

Lusen and the Dawn Society's various previous actions had already made them Luo De's friends.

Luo De certainly wouldn't be stingy with friends.

Moreover, the Dawn Society was different from Man Xiu, the former being merchants, the latter scholars.

If it weren't for the Sea Abyss Wizard Tower's secrets that couldn't be shared with outsiders, Luo De might have exchanged knowledge with Lusen long ago.

"Thank you for your generosity, Lord Baron."

Lusen slightly bowed in salutation.

"Oh right, why is it you this time?"

Luo De added with a smile, "I welcome you, but both of you could come together, you don't have to take turns, do you?"

"Hahaha, can't help it, she got delayed with something."

Lusen explained, "Linda is more suited for warfare compared to me."

"You know, the war on the southwest border is intense right now."

"Eh? You actually got involved in the war?"

Luo De realized.

Because not long ago, Man Xiu had mentioned someone in the Western Alliance had used some extraordinary means.

To counter extraordinary means, spells were naturally needed.

Wait a minute.

"Didn't you tell me before that your Dawn Society doesn't intervene in noble wars?"

Luo De looked at Lusen with some caution,

"Is your Dawn Society now siding with the Empire?"

"Of course, Lord Baron."

Lusen chuckled,

"This time, we got involved in the war at the Royal Family's invitation."

"Because of our involvement in the war, we've gained the recognition of more nobles."

"Moreover, the Western Alliance has done something that our Dawn Society cannot accept."

"Oh?"

Luo De looked at Lusen, who seemed hesitant to speak, "Can you tell me more?"

Lusen nodded, leaning towards Luo De to lower his voice,

"The Western Alliance has colluded with the Church, and the extraordinary powers they're using come from the Church."

"So our Dawn Society siding with the Empire doesn't really break our previous principles."

Luo De looked at Lusen in surprise, "Those zealots have even reached into the Eastern Continent and want to influence the war?"

"That's quite audacious, aren't they afraid of opposing the Empire?"

In the Broken Rock Empire, there are some followers of the Holy Council, and such actions essentially abandon them all.

So Luo De was somewhat shocked.

"No, not those Holy Council folks, but an evil church hidden underground."

Lusen showed a look of disdain on his face when he mentioned this matter.

"We're still investigating, and a lot of things aren't very clear."

"Oh, by the way,"

Lusen suddenly recalled the assassination Luo De had previously mentioned,

"The assassin you mentioned who could transform into blood is similar to the underground organizations of evil churches."

"However, they don't believe but instead gain their powers by sacrificing to and serving the Evil God."

"They're called Evil Mages."

Lusen's voice became heavy,

"The one who attempted to assassinate you was also an Evil Mage from the Blood Concealment Association, which often takes assassination orders."

"I don't know exactly what they believe, but their abilities are bizarre and they act recklessly."

"It's said that the Hawk Count was killed by the Blood Concealment Association, I don't know more, but if I find out, I'll let you know."

"Alright."

Luo De furrowed his brow slightly, nodding as if lost in thought.

Luo De was now somewhat puzzled.

He initially thought it was the Hawk Count who sent someone to assassinate him.

But now it's the Blood Concealment Association trying to assassinate him, and the Hawk Count also died at the hands of the Blood Concealment Association.

That doesn't really add up, does it?

Could it be the assassination failed, and the Hawk Count refused to pay the balance?

Luo De shook his head, it's really hard to guess.

The Dawn Society also didn't know more information, and Luo De had no other way.

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