radiothebook Chapter 484 Undetectable
Chapter 484 Undetectable
Chapter 484 Undetectable
Kitahara is the most prosperous city in the northern part of the Griffith Plains.
The city is situated on high ground, has a cold climate, and is covered in snow year-round.
Some even say that the chill here is comparable to that of the permafrost continent.
Aaron, who had never been to the other side of the strait, could not verify the authenticity of this intelligence.
But he did feel that the doll's body had become incredibly stiff.
This is the downside of dolls; the inability to maintain a constant temperature means that their physical abilities are greatly affected by the climate.
He only hoped to achieve his goal smoothly and avoid conflict.
The journey north was exceptionally smooth; the carriage sped along at an incredible speed, and there were no military checkpoints set up.
Although you might occasionally encounter small clans' troops supporting the war on the plains, they are never very large.
The lord of Kitahara Nozomi's castle does not seem to be a very famous lord.
This place is relatively wealthy because it is the largest source of ice in the kingdom.
On the way here, Aaron witnessed an ice mine operation.
People drive ice picks into the ice and then pry it open along the gaps with iron bars.
Huge blue-white ice blocks will then break off from the ice mine.
Then people would cut the ice into cubes, insulate them with wool, and transport them to various parts of the kingdom.
Ice cubes also vary in quality, with those free of discoloration or impurities being the most expensive and considered premium quality.
Those ice cubes without even a single bubble are the highest grade, and only the extremely wealthy or well-established families can afford them.
However, in Griffith Grassland, especially in Kitahara, the price of ice is relatively affordable.
The taverns here naturally sell Griffith's most famous lamb beer, but the most popular items are chilled spirits.
The unique atmosphere here is where people gather around a roaring fire, enjoying ice-cold liquor.
Aaron was not a drinker, and the doll's body had no need for alcohol.
From the moment he entered Kitahara Nozomi, he had been inquiring about Obsidian.
In fact, it was intelligence that led him to this city.
The local labor bureau has information on various job openings in the mines, which is Aaron's first choice for gathering information.
Pastoralism is most developed in grassland areas, but mineral resources are also abundant, especially in the northern regions.
The person in charge of reception was an older woman wearing a headscarf. She looked Aaron up and down at his attire, then asked, "Sir, what kind of job are you looking for?"
"Mining".
"The iron ore mine in the southwest of the city is currently in dire need of miners. If you have prior mining experience, our organization can give you priority in being hired. Of course, the pay there is very good."
After staring at the wooden signs hanging behind the old woman for a while, Aaron replied, "I heard that there are obsidian mines near Kitahara Nozomi."
Upon hearing this, the aunt frowned slightly, stared at Aaron for a while, and then replied, "That's strange. You're the third person who's wanted to work at the obsidian mine lately."
Hearing this, Aaron's heart tightened.
Obsidian is not a particularly important mineral; on the contrary, it is extremely fragile.
Its black color made it less than ideal for the "glossy" aristocracy to be considered a decorative luxury item.
Therefore, generally speaking, there should be no demand for obsidian.
The profits from these mines are low, so mining costs must be reduced, and the workers who work there naturally receive low wages.
Therefore, the fact that two other people wanted to go to work at the obsidian mine in a short period of time definitely suggests something fishy is going on.
Aaron had reason to suspect that these people were connected to the Emerald Record.
But now that things have come to this, Aaron, who has finally gathered the clues, will not give up easily: "Please introduce me to work at that mine."
"I'm sorry, sir, I'm afraid that won't work."
Upon hearing the answer from the person before him, Aaron frowned deeply: "Why?"
"As far as I know, there is only one obsidian mine in this area, and the mine owner believes that the profits from mining are not worth the effort he puts into operating it, so he does not hire workers, but only sells them."
Upon hearing this information, Aaron immediately said, "Then please help me find a buyer."
If a problem can be solved with money, then it's not a problem.
Furthermore, if one monopolizes obsidian, can one also monopolize the subsequent promotion of perfumers?
"I'm afraid that won't work either," the middle-aged woman in front of him said with a squinted smile.
Why?
"This mine was bought by someone else yesterday, but perhaps he plans to start operations soon. Sir, why don't you leave your contact information? I'll notify you immediately if anything happens. Don't worry, our commission is always fair."
Aaron bowed slightly: "Thank you for your kindness, but it's not necessary."
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Those who rushed to buy it were probably other perfumers.
If Aaron reveals his whereabouts, the situation will become very passive.
Therefore, Aaron only asked the receptionist about the location of the obsidian mine before leaving the labor quarters.
Back at the hotel, Aaron began to analyze the current situation.
Clearly, someone had already arrived at Kitahara Nozomi ahead of time.
Since they intend to collect obsidian, they have most likely completed the first stage of the fragrance tasting, and their level is no lower than Aaron's.
In this situation, if a conflict breaks out, it could be detrimental to Aaron.
Therefore, it is not advisable to reveal one's whereabouts.
Now that he has obtained the mine address, the safest decision is to secretly mine a few pieces of ore and then immediately slip away.
Of course, to ensure everything goes perfectly, Aaron still has a lot to investigate and prepare.
For example, understanding the terrain and developing multiple evacuation routes.
Therefore, formal action would have to wait until at least the next day.
Aaron then immediately acted as planned.
Things went relatively smoothly, and he gained some understanding of the surrounding terrain and the forces he could utilize in the city.
We only need to rest at the hotel for one night before taking action the next day.
As Aaron stepped onto the hotel stairs and opened the door, he sensed a murderous aura.
Inside the room, a chair was placed directly opposite the door, and a man in his thirties was sitting in the chair.
Two attendants stood on either side of him.
At the same time, two more people emerged from both ends of the corridor, blocking Aaron's escape route.
He's surrounded!
Aaron gripped his cane tightly, ready to face any imminent battle.
Just then, the man sitting in the chair stood up.
"Don't get excited, friend. I know you're a perfumer too."
Upon hearing this, Aaron immediately used his Shadow Eye to observe the man's aura.
However, neither this person nor the others exuded the unique scent of a perfumer.
In other words, these people are not perfumers!
Aaron's dolls can remain undetected by the perfumer, since Aaron's true form is hidden in a distant library.
But if these people are also perfumers, why weren't they detected by the "Eye of Shadows"?
There can be no second person who can leave their name in the Record of the Illusory and Real Jadeite!
Just as Aaron was wondering, the person in front of him spoke again.
"I know what you're thinking, friend. In fact, we're just ordinary people, but our employer would like to invite you for a chat—"