Transcendent Dawn

“Sean…he’s actually here?”

“Lucky I’m wearing the Crow’s Mask…otherwise, I would have definitely been recognized…”

“But, the false name I’ve been using is also Sean, does that count as running into the real person with a fake one?”

These thoughts caused a whirl of emotions within Su Lu, which made him simultaneously want to laugh and cry.

“Sir…is there something I can assist you with?”

As he was contemplating, the real Sean had already strode over and asked politely.

But Su Lu, who knew Sean’s temperament well, knew that the kid was only interested in his dog.

“No…nothing, just curious about the closed-down building…”

Su Lu shook his head.

“Due to the dishonest contractor, the load-bearing structure of the building is faulty and it’s no longer suitable for habitation…” Sean explained, coughing a little and shedding his jovial expression.

“Really? In that case, I’ll take my leave…”

Su Lu gave a small smile and turned to leave.

“By the way, your dog is quite impressive…” echoed Sean’s voice from behind him.

“Sean!”

A middle-aged detective rubbed his face, “Remember…on a mission! Be low key! Be confidential!”

“Hey…I know, I didn’t say anything! And…I don’t think he’s a reporter!”

Sean looked seriously at Su Lu’s retreating figure, “A reporter wouldn’t have a dog like that!”

Late at night.

Su Lu returned to his apartment.

The ever-waiting Wood, who’d been smoking in the corner, immediately stepped forward and said in a low voice, “The dog owner from this morning has been dealt with…it was just an accident, he’s assured he won’t harass or demand compensation again.”

How could such an ordinary thug possibly be a match for a real gang?

Su Lu was confident, and nodded his agreement, then said, “These past few days… there’s been a woman spying on this apartment, you look into it.”

“Rest assured!”

Wood nodded quickly.

The Sharks’ gang might not be particularly powerful, but their influence amongst the common folk and lower classes was still considerable.

“Great, I won’t ask you to join me for dinner then.”

Su Lu entered his apartment, asking Mary to start preparing dinner.

About Sean? The Sharks wouldn’t be able to dig anything up about him, doing so might risk revealing their relationship, so Su Lu didn’t mention him.

Harlock, who’d been running around all day, was unusually tired and obedient, lying under the dinner table, waiting for a sumptuous dinner.

Thirty minutes later.

While Su Lu was enjoying a plate of lamb chops seasoned with spicy herbs and a pigeon paired with lemon juice, he was laying out the day’s gains in his mind.

“The mysterious creatures of Nia City…I can basically rule them out now…”

“They don’t possess any materials useful to me, maybe I should try my luck in the suburbs tomorrow…”

“As for the ‘Shadow Council’? Can’t abandon that lead, there’s might be a chance to purchase from them… I’ve got a handle on the route from the city’s sewer to the ‘Hall of Shadows’, even though it’s probably the most common and second to worst in terms of security…”

As for Sean appearing in Lore city, Su Lu wasn’t particularly surprised.

Ever since Sean was kidnapped last time, he’d been transferred to the West Coast, and after a series of events, he obtained mysterious powers and was recruited by the Eleventh Bureau, which was expected.

And since New Phoenix State and Gusta State were close by, him appearing here wasn’t unimaginable.

However, given Su Lu’s current situation, it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to contact Sean.

‘Sean is here…what about Rod? He wrote in his last letter that he’s been learning from a senior Demon Hunter from the Goddess Church, after all this time, he should have advanced to [Demon Hunting Expert] already, right?’

The [Demon Hunter] profession has always been held by the Goddess Church, even fifth and sixth order ones exist.

But this path is indeed exceedingly dangerous.

The more Su Lu dealt with the Spiritual World, the more he understood the terror of the ‘Abyss’ and ‘Demons’!

Even with the help of the Goddess of Light, the path of a hunter is ridden with high risks, especially when advancing to ‘Legend’!

“Fortunately…even with a teacher, it would be quite difficult for Rod to reach that level in a short period of time…”

The following day, early morning.

As usual, Su Lu was drinking milk and reading the newspaper, planning to walk the dog after breakfast.

Ding dong!

The doorbell rang abruptly.

“Who could it be? Wood? Could it be that there are new developments on yesterday’s incident already?”

Su Lu held the newspaper in his hands, an image of a formally dressed middle-aged man came to his mind.

“A stranger…Harlock!”

Su Lu pointed at the door.

Harlock glanced at Su Lu, seemingly disgusted by his master’s laziness, but still bounded forward to turn the doorknob.

“Hello, is Mr. Sean Beta home?”

A middle-aged man stood at the door, about to greet when he was met with Harlock’s dog face, causing him to fall silent.

“Yes…may I ask who you are?”

By this time, Su Lu had also stood up, noticing a certain professional air about the middle-aged man.

Ah, judging by his attire, he’s likely a butler.

“I am Jindum, the butler of Mr. Owen Dougweir. The gentleman wishes to invite you to his villa.”

Just as he suspected, Jindum bowed in the standard form.

“Mr. Owen, our landlord? What’s the matter? Is it urgent?”

Su Lu glanced at the carriage parked outside.

“Yes, it’s urgent…there’s a professional question he’d like to consult you on.”

Jindum continued.

“I see…”

Su Lu understood, “Please wait a moment, I’ll go change.”

He went back to his room to get a coat, took Harlock and left the apartment, boarding the carriage.

Although Jindum was a little surprised that he had brought a dog, he didn’t make any comments and ordered the carriage to move.

Half an hour later, the carriage stopped in front of a beautifully constructed villa.

Jindum led the way, ushering Su Lu into the living room.

“Hello, my friend!”

Owen was in his pyjamas, his eyes dark from lack of sleep, he rose his head, his eyes lacked the usual spark as they met Su Lu’s.

“Hello, Mr. Owen, may I ask how I can assist you?”

Su Lu sat down on the sofa and a female servant had brought coffee.

“Yes…I…I have a matter I’d like to consult you on, regarding folklore and occultism…you should be an expert in this, correct?”

Owen seemed a bit hesitant.

Su Lu noticed that at some point, the butler and servants had left, his living room now only echoed with Harlock’s excited barking.

“Where did you learn about my knowledge in this field?”

Su Lu asked curiously.

“I’m good friends with the Rosans, I heard about you from them, and further investigated some of your exploits, and found you to be trustworthy…”

Owen seemed to sink even further into his chair, “And I need your help!”

So my reputation has already been spread among the circle? Hopefully this won’t attract the attention of the Eleventh Bureau.

Su Lu maintained his smile, “Please go ahead.”