Chapter 158: Chapter 139: I’ll Help You Kill Him (Part 2)
"Hmm, this task is left to you."
Durant nodded in agreement with Lawrence’s suggestion.
If an informant is too obvious, it’s not an informant, it’s called a subordinate.
The other party was so cautious when contacting Ivan, so they certainly wouldn’t be blatant on the other side.
"Lord, how should I answer the Water Snake next time..."
Beside him, Ivan suddenly asked, "That Water Snake complained that the data was too vague and hopes to get more specific information next time."
"Think of a way yourself, if you were really asked to investigate this information, what would you do?"
Durant calmly said, "Then give me a concrete plan, and I’ll consider what information to give you."
The information Ivan manages to find would be the most genuine.
Durant couldn’t just give it out recklessly.
Additionally, viewing Frost Leaf Town from Ivan’s spy perspective might reveal some of its flaws to Durant.
If he can’t figure it out, then Durant has no solution either.
Since it’s all an act, acquiring information naturally has to start from reality.
One can’t just ask for anything; otherwise, it’s easy to be seen through.
"Yes, Lord."
Ivan replied respectfully.
Lawrence also turned to leave, preparing to send a letter to his brother and arrange the upcoming tasks.
"Actually, I don’t think it needs to be so complicated."
Vivian suddenly suggested beside him.
She had a playful smile on her face,
"I’ll follow that Water Snake back to Border City, see who he contacts, and then I’ll kill that person for you."
Vivian’s fingers traced through the air, simulating a slicing gesture.
This surprised Durant, and he involuntarily looked towards Avril.
"It has nothing to do with my sister; it’s all my idea!"
Vivian proactively said again, "Lord Baron, you have no idea, I was just sitting at that Water Snake’s bedside."
Vivian laughed triumphantly, her voice filled with excitement and a slight pride,
"He couldn’t detect me at all. If I wanted to act, he could die at any moment."
Durant reevaluated Vivian.
Now Durant somewhat believed that this Vivian was indeed Avril’s sister.
Because Avril definitely wouldn’t casually speak of taking a life.
"No need, it’s not yet at that stage."
Durant shook his head slowly, his tone firm.
Durant knew Vivian’s invisibility ability was very useful, and she had recently shown results from her training.
But Durant did not rashly send Vivian to assassinate anyone, because this would not solve the real problem.
Now the conflicts with Durant are with nobles, even if they were killed, others would take their place afterwards.
This is not quite like war.
If it were on the battlefield, Vivian’s ability would be more suitable.
Successfully assassinating the opposing general could at least leave the enemy leaderless temporarily.
When it comes to assassinating nobles, there’s much more involved.
More importantly, even someone like Durant, a newly-appointed baron, keeps a witch. Wouldn’t other nobles with deeper family backgrounds also have extraordinary means?
Durant realizes that this world is increasingly complex, so he did not be careless.
Vivian is undoubtedly a trump card, not to be used lightly.
"Don’t worry, Vivian, you will have your moments of usefulness in the future."
Durant stood up and gently patted her shoulder, just like he did with Gang Le and Durant.
"Alright."
Vivian shrugged indifferently, "You’re the boss; I’m going to eat hotpot."
Vivian gave a simple bow, jumped into the shadows, and disappeared.
After she left, Durant couldn’t help but look at Avril,
"Is she really just your incarnation?"
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The meeting between Water Snake and Ivan was just a small event in Frost Leaf Town.
Durant had many such small affairs to handle.
Durant is now more looking forward to the Snow Rabbit People’s construction team.
And Durant’s attitude towards the Snow Rabbit People and the conditions he put forward were a major issue for the Di Er Tribe.
Xue Rui had no hesitation. She went back to the cave to gather her people and selected ten of the strongest Snow Rabbit People to work for Durant.
This even included Labette, who had always held an opposing attitude.
"This is definitely a trap! Definitely!"
Labette said with a frown, his rabbit teeth gnashing.
"The evil humans aren’t making us work for them; they want to lure us all out and then capture us all to sell for money!"
"We should quickly retreat to the cave while we can!"
He clutched Xue Rui’s sleeve tightly, almost tearing the beast skin.
Xue Rui turned helplessly, her long ears drooping with exhaustion in her eyes,
"Labette, you’ve been saying that the whole way."
She pointed to the soldiers ahead, "Those soldiers escorting us don’t seem easy to mess with. They’ve brought us along this whole way but haven’t made any moves."
"They’ll act when we get to that town!" Labette retorted.
"Could you be quiet? I’m already annoyed."
Xue Rui said irritably, her white long ears twitching slightly.
"I told you, you didn’t have to come if you didn’t want to. I could’ve chosen someone else. But you insisted on tagging along."
Xue Rui sighed and shook off Labette’s claw clutching her clothes.
"I must follow; I must protect you all!"
Labette loudly countered.
This drew repeated glances back from the soldiers ahead.
However, they were speaking in the language of the Snow Rabbit People, so the soldiers couldn’t understand.
"Keep your voice down; the wilderness isn’t safe, and shouting could attract wild beasts," the soldier reminded them irritably.
"Okay."