I Created Scientific Magic - Chapter 31

Chapter 31: Empty Box

Translator: Lonelytree

The next day, Lin En, who hadn’t slept the entire night, woke up early. He casually found a gorgeous empty box and stuffed it into his arms before walking out of the room.

On the spacious training ground outside the door, crisp knocking sounds rang out continuously. Lin En turned around and saw that his ” sister ” Ivana had been there for a long time.

The young girl held the wooden sword in her hand and slashed at the vital spot of the target swiftly and violently. There was no hesitation at all. Drops of sweat were sliding down her forehead to her neck…

‘How hardworking…’ Lin En sighed to himself. Due to the unpleasant experience last night, he did not say anything and walked straight away. He did not notice that Ivana, who was training hard behind him, had stopped and was looking at him with an extremely complicated expression.

‘Why…

‘Why was he still so calm after experiencing such a thing?’

Ivana’s expression was blank, but after recalling what Pedro had said last night, her gaze became firm again. She held the sword in her right hand and slashed horizontally again, shattering the sturdy wooden target in front of her.

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Lin En, who had already left the mansion, did not know what had happened in the mansion. After buying some necessary supplies in the market, he returned to the port shop that he had visited yesterday.

“Welcome to Bill’s…Ah, it’s Lord Lotte!” The old Halfling greeted him as usual, but when he recognized Lin En, he immediately surrounded him excitedly and said eagerly. “We can discuss the shipment you mentioned yesterday…In the entire Harbor Town, there was no one more suitable to cooperate with than the Boat Gang!”

Lin En didn’t rush to reply. He looked around the shop and said regretfully. “Is Mr. Lauder still unwilling to see me?”

Bill quickly explained. “No, no, no. I believe that Mr. Lauder definitely wants to see you! Unfortunately, he is not in Harbor Town. Even if he used the fastest messenger crow, it would take several days to send the message!

“If Lord Lott is worried about safety, the [Boat Gang] can offer goods of the corresponding value as collateral!” The old Bill pounded his chest like a drum.

Lin En pretended to hesitate for a moment before waving his hand. “Alright, if that is the case, it is not unacceptable…

“Who is in charge of the Boat Gang now?”

“Labre, of course! Please wait a moment. I’ll get someone to call him…” Halfling Bill said as he hurriedly ran out of the door and called a boatman who was moving the goods. He whispered a few words and returned. He stood on a small stool and poured fruit wine for Lin En.

Lin En took the cup and casually put it aside. He did not have any intention of drinking it. Instead, he pointed at the metal buckets piled in the corner of the shop and asked. “What are these things?”

“They are all worthless yellow ores. A group of gold diggers dug them out from a barren mountain in Harbor Town.” Halfling Bill said gloomily.

Usually, only a few Apothecarists would be willing to buy this stuff, but this year, the market for the yellow ore in Vynir was already saturated, which meant that they had to keep these things until next year before they could sell them.

“Lord Lott, if you are interested in these yellow ores, I can give you a low price. This large bucket only costs nineteen copper coins. I heard that it is very effective in repelling insects!” Halfling Bill rubbed his hands and eagerly promoted.

“It’s alright. It’s just that I’ve just never seen it before and am a little curious.” Lin En shook his head and replied calmly.

As the two of them were chatting, a tall and burly man walked in with a few helpers.

“It’s my honor, Mr. Lott. I heard from Bill that you have something very important to discuss with me face to face?” Labre pushed open the door and entered the room. A genuine smile immediately appeared on his face.

“That’s right. I’m preparing to rent a large ship to transport a batch of very important resources!” As Lin En spoke, he took out an exquisite box from his sleeve and placed it on the table. “This is the sample. I need a private place to talk to you alone!”

The few people present all looked at the exquisite palm-sized box in unison.

Bill the Halfling guessed that there might be some kind of extremely rare gemstone inside, but he quickly dismissed the idea when he remembered that Lin En needed a big ship to store it.

Labre looked very serious. Unlike Bill, he had joined the [Boat Gang] for more than ten years, and he would occasionally help the nobles deal with some shameful things.

For example, Duke Nordland had been secretly selling an addictive Soul-Destroying Grass to the outside world. If he were caught by the Holy Court, they would most likely be dragged out to take the blame.

Of course, risks and benefits coexisted. If the goods were delivered smoothly, the profits from this shipment would be enough for the entire Boat Gang to survive for half a year.

“No problem! We can talk in the side room!” Labre’s mind was racing, but the smile on his face grew wider.

Lin En put away the box and followed Labre out of the shop. They crossed more than half the street and finally stopped at an ordinary-looking house.

Labre, who knew the importance of confidentiality, had a few helpers guard the door. He brought Lin En alone to a well-hidden basement.

The place was very spacious. There were only a few simple tables and chairs, but they were very clean.

Labre saw that Lin En had been looking at the surroundings since he entered the door. He was more and more certain of his guess, so he smiled and promised.

“Please take a seat, Mr. Lott. This place is very safe and quiet. No outsiders will disturb you!”

“That makes me feel better!” Lin En also smiled and pushed the box in his hand toward Labre. “You can take a look first before we talk!”

Labre placed his hand on the box with nervousness and excitement. He was very curious about what kind of contraband was inside.

Soul Destroying Grass? Heim Stone? It couldn’t be a statue of an evil god, right?

It was said that the nobles in the west of the Saikas Empire liked those strange things very much.

However, when he opened it, Labre’s expression froze.

Because the box was empty, there was nothing inside!

Had he been played?

Labre immediately sensed that something was wrong. His left hand subconsciously reached for the dagger hanging at his waist, but it was too late!

The moment he opened the box, Lin En entered a temporary overload mode. His right hand quickly and accurately grabbed Labre’s elbow and bent his entire arm at the most precise angle.

Following the sound of a dislocated joint, a heart-wrenching pain instantly filled Labre’s mind. However, before he could scream, his neck was grabbed, and he was slammed heavily onto the ground.