Chapter 115: Return Journey (1000+)

The steam train on the return journey was still crowded; the iron beast trembled incessantly, spewing out large amounts of smoke.

Inside the compartment.

Clark Das, who had grown noticeably stronger, tugged at his collar, feeling the clothes were too small and ill-fitting; his solid, bulging muscles almost burst the sleeves.

He smiled awkwardly, placed an envelope on the tea table, and handed it to Aaron: "This is 180 Shillings! You earned it."

Before setting off, Clark Das had already paid a deposit of 20 Shillings.

"Thank you!"

Aaron also wore a smile, took the envelope, and counted the banknotes inside.

When it was Aaron's turn, he took out a Shilling, went through the process smoothly, and arrived at the platform.

……

Aaron smiled to himself and suddenly quickened his pace.

Clark Das gave a word of advice.

"Of course, you and Bruce are both my friends."

Aaron adjusted his top hat, walked out of the steam train station, and bid farewell to Clark and Bruce.

Just then, Aaron suddenly had the feeling of being watched.

On the white station sign, the name of the next stop was written simply.

"I bet a penny that the Green Forest Subway Company will definitely lower prices in the future and will even sell tickets!"

"If it's not official personnel, then the only ones I've offended are... the Money-Sending Gang... no, thugs from the Iron Fist Gang?"

He strolled through a few more streets at random, then prepared to hail a hansom cab back to Golden Rose Street.

"Hmm... tomorrow night, which is Monday night, is the start of a new round of gatherings?"

After waiting for a full ten minutes, accompanied by the roar of a steam engine, two large lamps flickered from the pitch-black opening, followed by a subway train similar to a steam train that roared and stopped at the platform like a giant underground steel worm.

"However, after dropping a coin to enter the subway station, theoretically, as long as you don't leave the station, you can ride back and forth inside the subway station for a day until the staff comes to drive you out after closing..."

Aaron sat in his seat and silently grumbled: "This isn't a subway, this is an underground sightseeing cable car, although there isn't any scenery..."

Aaron's smile was kind, but in his heart, he was certain that Clark Das did not know the Contract and Notarization Ritual, so he could not, like himself, use a ritual to restrain his maid Sylvia from going out and talking nonsense.

Acquiring what is needed for the 'Light Shepherd' at the gathering in advance is also just the right time.

Furthermore, he was also clear that if the angered Iron Fist Gang really sent a large number of people, it might escalate into a street gunfight.

A moment later, Aaron straightened his clothes, took his cane, and walked out from the other end of the alley.

Aaron calculated secretly.

Having just obtained 200 Shillings, he had little interest in robbing a gang.

They looked around curiously, and would even let out an exclamation when the train started.

Unlike those decent gentlemen and ladies trying something novel, Aaron got off the subway and walked out of the station after reaching the Iver Bridge District.

The overcrowded, gray-toned buildings pressed in, as if they had become two worlds from inside the subway.

They clearly did not have much experience in tailing; their expressions were fierce, as if they were about to pounce at any moment.

Most of them were gentlemen in formal attire or ladies wearing complex, layered long skirts, veils, and holding fans.

After seeing the information he wanted, Aaron did not leave immediately; that would be too conspicuous.

"Also, the Secret History of Tata Village, I want to keep it as a treasure of our lineage, so please do not spread it."

Slap!

He was struck on the neck and passed out with his eyes rolling back.

They looked like a child's random graffiti, but they were the secret code taught by Clark Das that represented the start of that gathering!

He stopped in front of a shop and, using the reflection in the glass, saw two sneaky figures.

By the time the steam train arrived at the station, it was already August 15th, Sunday!

"This trip went quite smoothly, but Bruce's continued investigation delayed things a bit... I saved him twice during this period, completing the employment mission well..."

This is the first subway line in Green Forest City, and the planning naturally passes through the most important transportation hubs, such as the steam train station, such as... the Iver Bridge District!

At the subway entrance, there were shiny sliding railings cast from steel, divided into three parallel entrances, with subway company staff on the side maintaining order.

"Always feels a bit one-size-fits-all, but the subway should just be an emerging thing, even the subway company might not be able to grasp it well, it's understandable..."

At the same time, he was silently calculating in his heart: "According to previous private divination, although Clark can bring me danger at this time, it is still not great... He was originally an Extraordinary who had opened the Second Primordial Substance, but due to the various bonuses of 'History Retrospection', his combat power is equivalent to the Third Primordial Substance? Even if he obtained part of the Extraordinary Ghoul's abilities, he cannot cross the huge threshold of the Fourth Primordial Substance..."

Some even refused to get off after reaching the terminal platform, often continuing to ride on the return trip.

Aaron straightened his hat and began to walk seemingly at random, unintentionally revealing the bulging holster at his waist, which effectively deterred some thieves and robbers.

Due to being away on an employment mission, he had not absorbed much 'Light' Spirituality these past few days, but it was only a matter of delaying it by a few days.

Pfft!

The cane brought up a foul wind and smashed directly onto the forehead of another member...

Immediately, one of the thugs saw a black shadow whipping toward his face.

Aaron used the White Crystal Cane in his hand as a baton, turned around, and lashed out fiercely at the other member.

The two behind him immediately rushed over and pulled out daggers.

"This... omitting the process of buying a ticket is very convenient, but isn't the price of one Shilling a bit expensive?"

When he passed a White Wall, his eyes glanced casually and he saw some strange Talismans.

Slap!

The railing that had originally blocked the front rotated once, letting him pass the checkpoint easily, and then blocked the next passenger until they dropped a coin.

Immediately, he walked curiously to the subway area and entered the underground.

Clearly, after learning from the previous few failures, they had gained brand-new experience—face the enemy, start fighting first, then talk!

Seeing Aaron turn into an alley, the two gang members immediately followed inside.

……

After the carriage door was pulled open by the attendant, Aaron boarded the subway and discovered there were not many passengers; there were actually still seats available.

Aaron stood in line and saw a gentleman in front of him, wearing a black trench coat and a top hat, take out a silver Shilling coin and insert it into the coin slot of a bronze machine nearby.

This would undoubtedly attract the attention of Glamorgan Field and even the Investigation Bureau.

Therefore, Aaron directly abandoned this option and left in a low-profile manner, not even hiring a horse-drawn carriage.

After all, the ability of these gangs to gather information was quite strong, and they were local bullies who were highly likely to obtain his residential address from the carriage driver.

(End of this chapter)