Chapter 148 - 148 148 Haunted by a Wronged Soul

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148: Chapter 148: Haunted by a Wronged Soul 148: Chapter 148: Haunted by a Wronged Soul Zhao Guang immediately indicated there was no problem, “Rest assured, I’ll get it all done for you.” These holes were quite simple; all that needed to be done was to weld some steel pipes in place. They didn’t need to be too sturdy. After all, no matter how one looked at it, this thing wasn’t meant for direct combat engagement, so Zhao Guang didn’t care much about it. “That’s great, that’s great. With this, I can earn military merits.” “Earn military merits? What do you mean?” Zhao Guang asked, somewhat surprised. “Of course, it’s for the promotion of noble ranks. That damned Yars just bullies me because his rank is higher. Once my rank is higher than his, I’ll definitely make him pursue art together with me.” Zhao Guang ignored Ocoro’s resentment and thought of something. “You’re not thinking of going to the south, are you?” “Smart. Only by going to the south can one obtain military merits. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Zhao Guang hurriedly raised his hand, “Wait, wait, I have a question. If you go to the south, what will happen to our business?” This was Zhao Guang’s primary concern, as his own business might be in trouble. “I’m not going to the south, just my team needs to get there. You must not understand nobles. For most battles, nobles don’t need to take to the field themselves. Just a bit of maneuvering is enough, as long as the troops make it there.” “Of course, one could also not maneuver, but in that case, they must stay at the frontline. They don’t have to fight, but they need to be there in person.” Alright, it seems I was ignorant about this. These nobles really know how to play the game. The most crucial thing is, all of this is legal. Alright then, I’ve learned something new. If there’s ever a need for me to go to the battlefield, perhaps I could do the same. After all, I am a noble of the Chirali Empire now, am I not? I should prepare for this just in case. It wouldn’t do to abandon my status when it’s needed. What would happen to my business then? “Alright then, I am relieved,” Zhao Guang finally took a breath of relief. “There’s also this. You previously asked me to find something to use against ordinary people, and I’ve finally obtained it. It wasn’t easy, but the only downside is the lethality is quite poor.” Ocoro handed Zhao Guang a box, which he opened to see seven or eight scrolls inside. However, the aura emanating from these scrolls was very ominous, making them seem like nothing good. “What are these?” Zhao Guang asked, not knowing. “Magic Scrolls, though they haven’t reached the level of basic magic. But you said your target is ordinary people, so these tricks are quite good. Honestly, few people would make the effort to turn tricks into scrolls, and many apprentices wouldn’t bother.” “Then I really appreciate it. Could you tell me the effects of these items?” Apprentices wouldn’t do it because the benefits were too small. If there were enough benefits, they would definitely do it. Zhao Guang could feel that these scrolls were very well-crafted, far superior to the Misfortune Scroll he had initially obtained. At the very least, the power of these scrolls wouldn’t dissipate and wouldn’t lose their effect as time passed. As long as the Magic Scroll isn’t damaged, a scroll of this caliber can be used for hundreds of years without issue. “This is the ‘Haunted by Vengeful Spirits’ scroll. It sounds quite menacing, but in reality, it’s just a scare tactic.” Ocoro was rather disdainful of it, “The effect of this trick is to create the illusion that one is being haunted by vengeful spirits, especially seeing people who are clearly dead. The effect? It basically just causes sleepless nights and poor sleep.” Zhao Guang felt a bit disappointed, but it wasn’t too bad and could be useful for punishing people. “But one thing you should be aware of, if the ordinary person has done too much evil, don’t use it lightly. The more evil the target has done, the stronger the effect of the scroll. It can cause problems if no one is there to resolve it.” Zhao Guang’s eyes lit up; this could be controlled in terms of power. He had been thinking about having Omke, the Priest Apprentice, study it, or even asking Elder Lai Wu to research similar effects. Now it seemed unnecessary; this was already ready-made. With this, even if someone died, there’d be no worries about involuntary manslaughter. According to the target’s wickedness, the increase in power meant death was deserved. “Specifically, can it kill people?” Ocoro nodded, “If it causes the death of more than three people and no one resolves it, it really can kill people.” Three lives in exchange for one, already quite generous. That was how Zhao Guang calculated it. Although the value of a life shouldn’t be casually estimated, sometimes one couldn’t help it. “Great, this is perfect. Thank you so much,” Zhao Guang said with satisfaction. “As long as you’re satisfied. I was worried you wouldn’t be pleased.” Ocoro cherished Zhao Guang as a confidant, rare as it was. Initially, Zhao Guang was just a commoner, not at all on the same level, which Ocoro didn’t particularly respect. But as Zhao Guang began to cultivate and quickly improved his strength, he naturally moved up to the same level. Moreover, as far as Ocoro understood, it was only a matter of time before this guy would become a noble, which meant they would be on the same level. The vexing part for Ocoro was that Zhao Guang’s promotion in the nobility might even be faster than his own. If it weren’t for this, Ocoro wouldn’t be in such a hurry to establish a combat team to earn military merits. After all, if one wanted to maintain good friendships, equivalence in status was essential. Suddenly, Zhao Guang remembered the painkillers he had brought with him, and he directly took out a portion. If Yars were present, he’d probably be very frustrated because Zhao Guang had brought out more than what he had given to him. “This is a painkiller. You mentioned before that some mages needed it, so I’ve brought some over.” Zhao Guang lowered his voice, “Do I need to deliver it to a secret location for you? I’ll have you know, I didn’t give as much to Yars and his people as I’m giving you now.” “Yes, take it quickly and hide it, lest that guy sees it and none is left for me. Come with me.” Upon seeing the painkillers, Ocoro’s eyes lit up; they were valuable goods, indeed. Not only could he use them himself, but more importantly, he could use them to build connections. If he wanted his art to thrive, he couldn’t afford to overlook the painkillers as a stepping stone. Eventually, selling painkillers alongside artistic illustrations would definitely make his art take off. Zhao Guang pocketed the painkillers, and then the two quickly ran to a corner. There, surprisingly, was a secret storage room, looking like an abandoned house. “Just put it here; this is my secret stash. The usual crowd won’t come around here.” Indeed, one could smell something foul, and Ocoro somehow put up with it; a livestock pen must be close by.

Chapter 148 - 148 148 Haunted by a Wronged Soul

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