Very well.

I shall gather my belongings and leave.

Priestess Miriam, Brownie conceded, resigned.

1 hour, Miriam reiterated.

I am aware, he replied with a stern countenance.

Priestess Miriam prepared to depart.

At that moment, Fongghao recognized Browning.

The painter who had been interrogated in the Faceless One's chamber.

He had not anticipated encountering him here.

Priestess Miriam, it has been quite some time since I last saw Browning.

I wish to exchange a few words with him.

Yes, you.

This will not hinder his departure within the hour.

Fong Ho interjected.

Priestess Miriam cast a glance at Fong Ho, surprised to learn that he was acquainted with Browning.

With a cold glare directed at Browning, she departed.

As Miriam left, Browning furrowed his brow at Fongghao.

"You know me.

" His memory served him well.

Yet, he had no recollection of the individual before him.

Naturally, Browning did not recognize the current Fong Hao.

In the dim dungeon, Fong Ho had manifested divine presence, commanding a skeletal ash sparrow to converse with him.

Mr.

Browning, surely you have not forgotten me.

We conversed together at the last ball, Fong entered the room, speaking with warmth, as if greeting an old acquaintance.

Ah, I have not forgotten, Browning replied, frowning instinctively.

How did you offend Priestess Miriam? It is my first time witnessing her eye.

Fongghow remarked, shifting his chair forward.

your first time seeing her angry.

Clearly, you have not visited often, Browning remarked, nursing his injured arm while gathering his belongings.

That rigid old woman, I was merely exchanging a few jets with some female acolytes, and she threatened to expel me.

Browning's lingering discontent was palpable, leaving Fong how speechless.

After all, this was a temple, not a tavern.

You grasp the hand of the female assistant priest, incessantly groping.

Is this some form of jest? Moreover, it was not just a single instance.

You are indeed a repeat offender.

That Miriam priestess showing you leniency is quite remarkable.

However, these thoughts remained unspoken in Fongs mind.

He directly inquired.

By the way, how did you sustain that injury? It wouldn't be from fondling some maiden's hand, would it? Ah, such words cannot be carelessly uttered.

Am I the sort of person who behaves thus? Browning replied with a stern countenance.

Then how did this occur? Don't even mention it.

I was kidnapped by a group of despicable ruffians, nearly meeting my demise therein.

Fortunately, the Lord's manner received word and rescued me.

Browning's expression grew grave as recollections of that harrowing experience flooded back, igniting an uncontrollable sense of dread within him.

Kidnapped? Who dares to abduct you? Fong Hao continued the conversation.

That a cursed Derek, he is indeed a wretched member of the Faceless.

And to think I had previously painted a full body portrait of his wife for free.

Browning gritted his teeth.

Derek, which Derek? The construction officer Derek, whose son has joined the guard.

The construction officer oversees the building and maintenance within the city.

It seems that numerous officials within the city have become entangled with the Faceless.

How did the Lord's manner handle this situation? Funhao pressed on.

What could they do? The individuals have been apprehended and his son has been dismissed from his post.

I'm still unclear on the developments.

Browning continued.

Let me tell you, Madame Rebecca even received me.

She was adorned in a flowing gown at the time, and her figure and beauty were the most exquisite I have ever encountered.

The moment the conversation shifted to women, Browning's demeanor transformed, his spirits soaring.

Aside from Dererick and his son, were there others involved? Fonggho inquired further.

Uh, I cannot say.

I was sent here to recuperate, and no one has informed me of any progress.

Browning responded helplessly.

In truth, he too had noticed the irregularities.

The Lord<unk>'s manner's intense scrutiny, coupled with the involvement of city officials, indicated that this was no trifling matter.

He felt a twinge of concern, even contemplating whether to leave Ley City for a time and seek refuge elsewhere.

"Oh, very well.

You carry on.

I shall take my leave.

Fonggho since there were no further questions to pose and stood to bid farewell.

Take care.

Once I am well, I shall treat you to a few drinks.

Certainly.

As Fongo exited the room, he casually closed the door behind him, frowning, watching Fonggha depart, muttered himself, "Who was that? I have no recollection at all.

" Emerging from the temple, Fong Hao, accompanied by Injia, boarded a carriage heading directly to the task hall in the eastern part of the city.

The atmosphere was even more bustling than during his last visit.

Along the main road, weapon shops, armor stores, and even taverns had been established for those in high pressure professions.

Taverns and certain provocatively dressed women always provided a means for mercenaries to unwind.

Upon entering the task hall and approaching the counter, he was greeted with Mr.

Fong Hao.

You have returned once more.

At the counter stood the young soldier who had attended to him during his previous visit.

It appeared that this was indeed the familiar old guard.

Having come twice, he encountered the same individual.

"Well, the previous task has been completed.

So, I have come to confirm and see if there are any new assignments," Fonhow stated.

"Ah, certainly, Mr.

Fongha.

May I inquire the name of your mercenary group? I shall look it up," the soldier replied.

"The Bone Knights.

Please hold on a moment," the young soldier said as he began to sift through his records in search of the Bone Knights.

On the second floor, within a room overlooking the Grand Hall, Rebecca, clad in a delicate blue gown, reclined on a plush sofa, perusing the documents in her hands.

Before her stood the captain of the guards who spoke respectfully, "Madam, these are the registered mercenary groups of considerable strength.

The top two, the Dragon Scale mercenary group and the Bloodcrow mercenary group are among the more renowned with rumors suggesting that their leaders have ascended to the rank of heroes.

" Rebecca silently continued to read, then closed the documents.

"Very well, I shall take some time to consider.

" The captain nodded and promptly exited the room.

After a moment, Rebecca sighed and rose to approach the window, gazing down into the hall below.

Chapter 350, Special Mission, Madam, the Dragon Scale Mercenary Corps enjoys considerable prestige within the city.

Often entrusted with the protection of various merchant caravans.