Wizard Earl

Chapter 181 The Apartment That Was Robbed

After exchanging several unused enchanted items for over 1,700 gold pounds, Connor did not hesitate to ask Mr. Mustafa for permission to leave.

As the saying goes, money can be a powerful motivator. The wizards in this room might not care about fifty gold pounds, but there are definitely some who would dare to take the risk of more than seventeen hundred gold pounds. Although Connor was not afraid, he believed that it was better to avoid trouble.

Although it wasn't his first time leaving through a portal, Connor, having become an intermediate wizard apprentice and with his mental strength greatly enhanced, was increasingly able to sense the portal's profound mystery. After successfully exiting the portal, Connor acted swiftly, decisively changing his disguise to reveal his original appearance, and then casually hailed a taxi.

Connor knew very well that there would definitely be fearless desperados behind him at this moment, but the teleportation location of the portal was random, and it would take them time to find him. After directing the coachman to drive around the city of Loen a few times to make sure there were no problems, he had the carriage stop in front of the Sanchez Bank in the center of Loen.

After paying the driver the fare and a tip, Connor did not let the driver leave. Instead, he asked the driver to wait there while he went into the Sanchez Bank. Connor used the gold pound notes he had just received to repay part of his loan.

Connor dislikes owing people money. Now that he has some spare cash and doesn't have any major expenses recently, he'll pay off part of his loan. Besides, money obtained from these wizards might not be without problems; it could be tainted with tracking spells he hasn't discovered. Paying the bank directly avoids this risk.

Walking out of the bank, Connor, in a good mood, was very glad that he hadn't let the taxi leave. It was already past four o'clock in the evening, which was rush hour for most citizens of Rune, and it was very difficult to hail a taxi.

After taking a horse-drawn carriage back to his apartment, Connor generously paid the driver one shilling for keeping his promise. With the driver's repeated thanks, Connor walked into his apartment with his head held high.

However, everything that happened in the apartment was completely unexpected for Connor...

disaster

This word is the most apt description of Connor's apartment now. His sofa was overturned, his bedding was burned, and the fine wines in the wine cabinet and the exquisite porcelain bowls in the kitchen were all smashed on the floor... The entire apartment looked as if it had been completely ransacked.

Suppressing his anger, Connor forced himself to stay clear-headed and began to examine the scene of the disaster to find some clues.

Firstly, although the apartment was messy, there were no footprints, and nothing that didn't belong to Connor was left at the scene. These two points prove that this was not a casual fling, but a premeditated robbery. Furthermore, although they took some cash from the house, all the fine wines in Connor's wine cabinet were smashed on the floor. The wines in Connor's wine cabinet were all good wines and famous brands, worth far more than those banknotes.

Connor doesn't believe that someone or some gang with a premeditated plan to rob the upscale apartments in the East End would smash these bottles of liquor for money. These bottles are highly sought after on the black market, and even Connor himself would have difficulty acquiring them if he weren't an aristocrat.

Another point is that the alchemical mechanisms Connor set up in the apartment remained untouched, indicating that the intruders were not wizards. Combining all these clues, Connor's intuition tells him that these people robbed his apartment to find something.

What could be the identity of the people or group that robbed his apartment? Connor first ruled out the Storm Church and the Rune Military Police. Given the latter's style, if his identity were exposed now, they would probably come to arrest him immediately, without any regard for his noble status. If it were the latter, given their efficiency, word should have already spread before they even took action.

Having figured all this out, a cold smile appeared on Connor's lips. In short, no matter who did all this, there was no doubt that trouble would come his way!

How would a nobleman from Rune react if his apartment was robbed?

Connor provided the answer. With a furious expression, he stormed into the Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in the East District, slamming his cane heavily on the ornate tiles of the lobby. His angry roar echoed throughout the entire department.

"Has the Empire's security deteriorated to this extent? My apartment was robbed in the Eastern District, where military police patrol at all times? Your Majesty, Goddess, this is a disgrace to Rune!"

Faced with Connor's "outrageous" behavior, none of the shrewd Metropolitan Police Department "staff" dared to stop him. After all, everyone knew that anyone who dared to be so arrogant in the Metropolitan Police Department was either crazy or had powerful connections.

Soon, a familiar figure appeared in front of Connor.

"Young Master Connor, please come over here with me. Let's talk this out!" Officer Rhodes, who had met Connor a few times before, quickly ran to Connor's side and began to advise him.

Seeing that someone was offering him a way out, Connor decided to back down while he was ahead, and followed Inspector Rodri with an angry expression to a conference room at the Metropolitan Police Department.

"My apartment was robbed, the Metropolitan Police Department must catch that damn thief..." Connor started rambling as soon as he sat down.

Upon hearing Connor's words, Inspector Rodri's expression immediately turned serious. He wouldn't be surprised if such a situation occurred in the North, West, or South districts, but in the East district, where wealthy and powerful people reside, all the gangs are very law-abiding. Not to mention burglary, there are very few pickpockets. At night, a small team of twelve military policemen patrols the streets of the East district every half hour.

Moreover, he knew where Connor lived; it was Rand Street, where land was incredibly valuable, and a detached apartment could sell for tens of thousands of pounds. If such a place were robbed, the consequences could be very serious if not handled properly.

"Young Master Connor, please take me to the scene now!" Inspector Rodri made the decision immediately, ordering two squads of military police to accompany Connor to investigate the scene.

Watching Rhodes' actions, Connor nodded to himself. He didn't know what the people who robbed his apartment were up to, but going to the Metropolitan Police Department was definitely the best choice that suited his aristocratic status and wouldn't arouse suspicion. Now he just had to see what this person in the shadows would do next.

(End of this chapter)