"So what are we expecting to get out of this investigation?" Natalia asked as she drove the car all the way towards Lavanitir Port City. Dubhlainn and his new partner Natalia are driving towards the very city owned and under the control of Black Rose. This city's laws are strict and any kind of conflict will earn bounties on their heads.
"We need to keep an eye on Black Rose for their activities, and see if they have ever heard of the Windcott poison." Since the port city is clearly under martial law, they are driving in without any weapons at all, other than the pocket knives they have.
"I only read about that certain poison in the file, are you sure there's no known cure about it?" Natalia shot a puff cloud out of the driver's window.
"Unfortunately no, however it is imperative that we get it to the Grand Magus so that he can synthesize it and formulate an antidote, if that poison becomes famous in the underworld here, there's absolutely no telling who would get their hands on it or whatever purpose they have. If the Black Rose knew of its existence or even the Azeron alliance, then I wouldn't be surprised if there are sides trying to take it. Besides I don't trust the Black Rose and its members, this is why we are going into the city to find out." Dubhlainn checks his watch, its about 2pm.
The Vehicle stopped towards a checkpoint, a local guard requests that he inspect the vehicle and scan it for any magical items and weapons. The request was accepted and a full scan was conducted, after a few minutes they are clear to drive on into the city.
"Just as you'd expect from a city under martial law."Natalia commented as her eyes scanned the roads for any militants walking by.
"I've heard rumors that the Black Rose has scientists, bio-mechanical engineers and bio magical researchers working here, they also have acquired some military tech from foreign regions." There's much truth to what Dubhlainn has spoke off, he already had witnessed Black Rose's activities and they are usually organized. It makes the guild a force to be reckoned with, for someone like Dubhlainn who used to be in the military, aside from mythical creatures, demi-humans and mixed bloods, Black Rose is a far greater threat to him as it maybe to anyone, whether they hail from a Legal or Dark Guild.
"Is it possible that the tech could have been from Mirai by chance?" Natalia smudges the smoke on the door of the vehicle, then puts it away.
"That's what I wanted to know.... stop here Natalia, we'll have to go on foot." The vehicle stops, both Dubhlainn and Natalia exited the vehicle.
"We'll need to know our way around the city first, its obvious that the eastern side of the city would be the docks, we need to inspect their industrial facilities and if possible, we need to find a place that can give us some good information." The two started walking towards the busy streets.
"I can see why Garan no Dou has no power over this place, reminds me of the old days."
"Don't pray for a bad past to come back to haunt you Natalia."
"Just take it easy, for all they know, we're just tourists..."
Year XXXX, Month XX, Day XX
Lavanitir Port City
Captain Dubhlainn Du Lac, Freelance
Operation: Spice (Non-Savage Skull Mission)
Natalia Kaminski, Freelance
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