Hello, is this a letter addressed to Demon Fortress?

Lin Gui's original intention was to only bring the Holy Maiden, making her a smaller target and easier to move around.

However, as soon as he took a step, Elvia naturally moved closer to him.

His face wore an impeccable, caring smile.

"At such a crucial moment, how can I, as a member of the Carter family, stand idly by?"

Her tone was sincere, as if it came from the bottom of her heart.

"Her Highness's safety is of paramount importance; every additional person adds to our strength."

"In a critical moment, I am willing to take a knife for Your Highness!"

These words were spoken with such righteous indignation that even Lin Gui couldn't help but glance at them.

Saint Eve's purple eyes, which seemed to see through everything, swept lightly over Elvia.

A faint, meaningful smile played at the corners of his lips.

Elvia felt a chill run down her spine under that gaze, and cold sweat instantly broke out on her back.

Could it be... that this woman really foresaw in her prophecy that I might betray her in the future?

No, that can't be... the prophecy shouldn't be that detailed...

Just as she was feeling extremely uneasy.

The saintess withdrew her gaze and did not object, which was considered tacit approval.

Lin Gui glanced at Elvia speechlessly, too lazy to waste any more words on such a matter.

So, what was originally planned as a "two-person trip" turned into a "three-person trip".

……

After Lin Gui left with two women of high status.

Inside the dilapidated antique shop.

The old shopkeeper slowly opened his palm.

Inside, several slender strands of hair, shimmering with a pale ginkgo gold, lay quietly.

That was taken by him without anyone noticing when Saint Eve was walking around.

He carefully handed the hair to Simon beside him, his voice low and cold.

"Send this to those rebels."

Simon accepted it respectfully, as if receiving some dangerous poison.

The old shop manager continued to give instructions, his tone carrying an unquestionable warning.

"Remember to remind Caesar to stick to the plan and only kill the saintess. Don't do anything unnecessary, otherwise..."

He didn't finish speaking, but the chilling killing intent he exuded said it all.

"Yes, sir."

Simon bowed and accepted the order, then quickly disappeared into the shadows of the shop.

After Simon left, the old shopkeeper recalled everything that had just happened.

As I was making my move, it seemed... the little mage glanced at me.

Is it just an illusion?

……

When Lin Gui brought the two women back to the "lowlife postman" post office on the seventh floor.

The sun has already set behind the western mountains.

As soon as I entered, I saw several employees idly playing cards together.

The employees jumped up as if their tails had been stepped on, their faces instantly beaming with enthusiastic smiles, and they shouted eagerly:

"Boss! You're back!"

"Hello, boss!"

Lin Gui had no time to pay attention to their flattery.

The two women in black cloaks following behind him also drew curious glances from the employees.

In order to avoid attracting attention, Elvia and the saintess both put on basic disguises before coming.

"Why are there still so many unsigned letters left when I was away for the past two days?"

Lin Gui went directly to the person in charge sent by the noble steward.

He asked the question directly.

The butler looked embarrassed and rubbed his hands together as he explained.

"Boss, we've done our best."

"We've used every possible channel for promotion."

"Apart from the upper district, it can be said that almost everyone in the entire capital city knows that the 'lowly people's messengers' are distributing letters from the city of Kalan."

"Then why are there still over a hundred envelopes left unclaimed?" Lin Gui frowned.

The butler hesitated for a moment, then gestured for Lin Gui to speak privately.

The two arrived at a relatively secluded corner of the post office, where the butler lowered his voice and spoke.

"Boss, to be honest..."

"We have done a preliminary investigation, and the remaining letters... have recipients with rather unusual circumstances."

He counted on his fingers.

"Aside from those confirmed dead, some of them are likely... members of the rebels, wanted criminals, whose identities are sensitive and who dare not show themselves."

"There are also prisoners locked up in the capital's jail."

"Some were slaves doing hard labor in the mines outside, without any control over their own lives."

"Others might be mistresses secretly kept by wealthy young men in the upper echelons of society."

"These are places and people that are not convenient for us to contact."

"Moreover... the noble lords above have also explicitly hinted that we should not get involved in these 'troublesome' matters."

The housekeeper's face showed apology and helplessness.

"So...we hope you can understand our difficulties, boss."

Lin Gui was silent for a moment, then nodded.

"Alright. You sort those letters out separately, give me the possible addresses and names, and I'll deliver them myself."

"Okay, boss! I'll get right on it!"

The housekeeper, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, quickly ran off to tidy up.

Watching Lin Gui actually start sorting through that old, worn-out parcel.

He stuffed the sorted letters into the box, looking ready to go out and deliver mail.

Elvia finally couldn't hold back any longer, took two steps forward, and whispered a reminder:

"Ahem! Lin Gui, what are you doing? Didn't you just promise to protect Her Highness the Holy Maiden by her side at all times?"

She pointed to the saint Eve who was standing quietly beside her.

Lin Gui didn't even look up, continuing what he was doing, and asked in a calm tone.

"Is there a conflict?"

Elvia was taken aback, opened her mouth, but was speechless.

The Holy Maiden who protects the Church of Light.

And to deliver messages from door to door to rebels, prisoners, miners, and noble mistresses...

In his view, are these two things possible to do simultaneously?!

With everything ready, Lin Gui went to the backyard alone.

Lin Gui was using the [Levitation Technique].

The simple coffin containing the remains of the hero Reinhardt was steadily lifted into the air.

It's going to be placed in the attic of the post office.

However, just as the coffin was about to touch the attic floor, something unexpected happened!

A shadowy corner of the attic.

A figure appeared without warning, like a ghost.

It was as if he had always been standing there, blending into the shadows.

He caught the floating coffin box silently.

Lin Gui's pupils suddenly contracted, and alarm bells rang in his mind!

This concealment technique was extremely clever; he only became aware of it when the other party revealed themselves!

The person who appeared was none other than the legendary assassin.

Antique shop owner.

The shop manager held the coffin box with almost reverent hands.

After a careful inspection, it was confirmed that there were no traps.

Then, he raised his eyes, looked at Lin Gui, and asked casually:

"Where is the hero's personal equipment?"

Lin Gui was wary, but showed no sign of it on his face.

He answered based on the actual situation he had experienced in the rift valley.

"I didn't move. The remaining will of the hero warned me not to touch his equipment, or something terrible would happen."

The shop manager gave Lin Gui a deep look, as if trying to determine the truthfulness of his words.

After a moment, he said calmly, "Is that so?"

He carefully held the coffin box in his arms, as if it were a priceless treasure.

Then, as if casually asking, "When are you leaving the capital?"

He had clearly already investigated Lin Gui's background thoroughly and knew that this outsider would not stay long.

Lin Gui didn't hide anything: "Three days later, in the morning."

The store manager nodded, indicating that he understood, and left a brief message:

"Okay, I understand."

Before he finished speaking, his figure vanished once again, like ink merging into water.

They vanished silently into the shadows of the attic, as if they had never existed.

Only Lin Gui remained, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Feeling the lingering chill of a legendary powerhouse in the air.