Witch, Fireball and Steam Evil God

Chapter 138 The Devil Behind

"It's probably a shapeshifter."

Back at the apartment, Rowena couldn't wait to show off her profound knowledge. "This kind of incident that happened on the border of the empire is most likely caused by the Shapechangers. How about it, do you need my help? I handled more than ten Shapechanger cases when I was a part-time worker. It's not an exaggeration to call me an expert. Naturally, my fees will be higher."

This time she was not bragging. In her eyes, the shapeshifter was just a way to make extra money.

Some powerful shapeshifters border hunters can't deal with them, so she can take this opportunity to make some money.

"I do not think so."

Ethan shook his head and said, "The guild's hunters wouldn't make such a common sense mistake. If it was a shapeshifter, they would have found it out the first time they visited them."

When he was still a clerk, he recommended that all nascent hunters read "Understanding 100 Dark Creatures", which could effectively increase their chances of survival. Ximu Town was a rare novice village, and it was difficult to encounter particularly powerful dark creatures around the town. Even low-level dark creatures such as werewolves and shapeshifters were rare.

This directly leads to the fact that most of the Hunter Guild’s commissions are similar to errands.

"As long as you use a silver tool to cut a small hole on the shapeshifter, you can identify its identity. It will be even more convenient if you have an item protected by the clergy of the Church."

Rowena looked confident. "Would you like to make a bet with me? I'll bet 25 golden lions. I think it's a skinchanger or a demon possession case. It must have evaded detection in some way. Skinchangers that can blend into human society are usually very smart."

Since Ethan was unwilling to pay for her investigation, she won it by betting.

"I don't have any objection, but don't cry if you lose."

Ethan didn't know where Rowena got the confidence from. In his opinion, this was no different from giving money.

"I won't cry. Just prepare 25 Golden Lions. We will investigate separately. Don't play dirty when the time comes!"

Rowena smiled so much that her eyes curved. She took out the crystal ball for divination in front of Ethan and said, "Let me show you my ability. Shapeshifters can't escape my divination."

Divination is the subject she is best at besides cutting magic because it makes money the fastest.

She sat on the ground, placed the crystal ball on the coffee table, and held her hands above the crystal ball. Her serious look was somewhat similar to the look she had when she first came to Ximu Town.

Unfortunately, her momentum did not last long. Her face flickered with the light of the crystal ball. Her open hands clenched into fists and her body trembled slightly. After a long silence, Rowena opened her eyes and took a deep breath. "Ethan, do you know? There is a tradition in my hometown."

She gave what she thought was the most innocent smile.

"What tradition?"

"Since the bet has not officially started, if you surrender you can only pay half of the bet. Can I surrender?"

"Forget it, the bet is void this time."

Ethan didn't expect the girl to kneel down so quickly, but considering that she was sincere in admitting her mistake and helped to eliminate the wrong answers, he could let it go.

Having to pay out so much money at once, he was really worried that Rowena wouldn't be able to sleep well all night.

"No, I'm a principled man! I surrender, and I'll give you 12 Golden Lions and 50 Silver Antelopes!"

Rowena took out her purse with a painful look on her face and resigned herself to giving the bet to Ethan, muttering to herself, "There's definitely something wrong with this town. Not even a shapeshifter or evil spirit has managed to sneak in!"

Ethan felt that Rowena had made a contribution. At least when he went to the old Lechter farm tomorrow, he would not have to cut the little Lechter's arm with a silver dagger. He guessed that the child had been stabbed a lot recently. In his impression, little Lechter was a sensible child who helped his family with farm work at a young age.

Ethan returned home and lay on the bed, and the voice of winter came from the energy crystal.

The greetings before good night urged him to go to bed early and get up early, and also reported that the two-man-one-chicken team had set up camp in the deep mountains outside the border of the imperial capital. The experienced other side had captured signs of monster activities, and perhaps tomorrow or the day after tomorrow they would be able to bring a Asian dragon back to their warehouse as a trophy.

Ethan said good night to Winter and lay flat on the bed, thinking about other possibilities.

When everyone saw this commission, they would immediately think of shapeshifters or evil spirits, but after ruling out the two, Ethan really couldn't think of any other dark creature that could replace little Lecht silently.

He was not optimistic about this commission. The more difficult something is to find out, the more dangerous it is.

He had a very light sleep and woke up at dawn the next day. He changed his clothes, washed up, and broke off half a piece of hard bread to eat on the way.

The farmers in Ximu Town always get up early, so he doesn't have to worry about coming to visit them in vain. When he arrived at old Lecht's farm, there was no bloodshed and no horrible scenes. The first thing he saw was little Lecht taking care of the cowshed. The little man, less than 1.5 meters tall, was running around with a large bundle of hay. They were preparing for winter.

Old Lecht also woke up. He moved a chair and sat in front of the house, staring at young Lecht's back with resentment in his eyes. His cloudy eyeballs bulged outward and his face was full of disgust and hatred.

Although it was a very common scene, Ethan always felt a little chilly.

"Mr. Lecht, I have received the commission you registered with the Guild. Now this case is officially handed over to the Inclusion Bureau."

Hearing this, Old Lecht raised his eyes and glanced at Ethan coldly, "If you want to tell me like those hunters that the devil is my son, get out of here as soon as possible!"

Old Lecht's tone was very impolite. Ethan noticed that he had dark circles under his eyes and seemed to have not slept for a long time.

There was a woodcutting axe next to the chair, which could be reached with just a move of the hand, indicating that he was very alert and worried that little Lecht, who was doing farm work, would suddenly attack him.

"Let's sort out the situation first. The hunters have ruled out shapeshifters and evil spirits, but that doesn't mean your worries are unnecessary. Mr. Lecht, what makes you think your son is possessed by the devil?"

"Isn't this obvious?"

Long-term insomnia made old Leicht mentally exhausted, and the fear of the devil made him full of anger, "The devil is on his back now!"

Ethan looked at little Lecht again. The young man was working hard on the farm. After sorting the straw, he began to prepare feed for the cows. He was as hardworking and capable as the last time he came to the farm. More importantly, there was no devil behind him, and there was nothing there.

If we have to find someone abnormal, it would only be old Lecht.

"When did the devil you mentioned appear?"

"Five days ago."

"Did anything strange happen that day?"

"Isn't that strange? When I returned to town, the devil took over my house while I was away."

Old Leicht said viciously, "Now, get it off my son!"

(End of this chapter)