We finally arrived at [Vienstlelle].

First, we had to go through a customs check where they checked our clothes for weapons. I showed them all the ones I had then we got through after we were done unpacking the goods that Tom brought to the city. We carried them to the city square and help setting up the stall for Tom then he pulled out his money purse for pay time.

"Here you go Luke, 10 silver and here you go Kaito, 10 silver and any time you guys want some work just ask me!"

"Thanks Tom, I will so, see ya!"

"Bye, Tom!"

I began walking away in towards the place master mentioned until I feel someone watching me from the shadows... I can recognize the aura almost immediately.

"Luke, what are you doing? Following me..."

"Aww... And here, I thought we were being really stealthy but I guess we need to work on that. Cerberus, what do you think? *Yupp* So, that's a yes..."

"What do you want, Luke?"

"I just wanted to give you this."

He throws me a silver wristband plain cover with a red jewel in the middle of it.

"What is this?"

"A communication bracelet stupid just flow some mana into it and then concentrate on the person you want to talk to and if they have a bracelet too, it will connect and you can talk."

"Why would you give me this?"

"Well, for one thing I saw that you didn't have one and second, we are friends and this way, we can stay in contact, no matter how far we get apart so if you are ever in a bind then ring me up."

"I can't accept this. I have to repay you somehow."

"Don't worry about it! I got a set of five when I left my home village for free so now, I have three left and if you don't take it, you will make me and Cerberus sad. You wouldn't want, that would you?"

"Fine."

He turns around and starts running away while waving good bye. What a weirdo but I would rather spend my time with a nice weirdo then a crappy normal person.

I put my new bracelet on and continue walking avoiding big streets. Whenever possible, taking back alleys when possible. In a few minutes, I had reached my destination the red light district.

For this time of day, I was surprised the red light district was quite busy with people entering and leaving brothels and other unsavory places left and right but it was none of my concern what these people do in their spare time.

I continue to head to the place my master called [Extasy]. I find it after a while. I can tell I have found it by the big pink sign glowing above the door.

When I enter through the doors, I see what the place is like: tables, chairs and booths make up the furniture with a bar at the back and next to the bar was stairs that led up to private rooms.

The company was as you would expect: men... Sleazy men, some with wedding rings on, others with a lot of cash to spend and some are lonely.

The women are pretty and they seem to be nice to all customers that can pay so I would label this as just a typical brothel. I make my way to the bar and take a seat.

The bartender walks up to me, a brunette with a huge bust and a long pink dress to show off all those nice curves. I guess it's her job to get the men drunk then listen to all there drunk talk.

"Hello sir, what can I do for you?"

"Mama... I need to talk to her, tell her that Bishop sent me."

"Right away, sir."

She practically runs away but I guess she has worked here long enough to know about Bishop and while I am here I sitting there waiting quietly enjoying the alone time, a jerk starts making a ruckus at one of the tables.

"This wine tastes terrible... I demand a refund!"

He starts crushing chairs and tossing tables, creating a real ruckus but I can tell that a man like that will start getting violent very soon. I should stop this...

He is interrupting also my peace and quiet, I stand up and get ready to deal with a fool when a hand is places on my shoulder. I turn to look and it's a elven women taller than me standing at 8 foot her face looks to be forty but elves age difference to us humans so she could be much older. She has long blond hair and her appearance looks very carefree with only a green t-shirt and blue jeans and a smile on that attractive face. She doesn't make eye contact with me, just staring at the idiot.

"Don't worry Bishop’s new disciple... I can deal with this by myself, I wouldn't want you to tire out before the real job even starts."

Before I can even say a word, plants burst through the floor and wrap around the idiot, not giving him a inch to move then they raise him higher and higher into the air then the plants form a fist and throw him out of the brothel with such force it could have killed him.

The entire place goes quiet, even I am stunned... What was that?

'Nature magic or what some people call Plant magic, can be used by every race but it is quite rare to be seen and the people who do have nature magic usually can't really control it that well. There is only one race that has such control over it to be able to do that and that would be elves.'

'And how do you know that exactly?'

'What do you think I have been doing all these years nothing, just waiting around until a suitable mortal became available for me? No, I have been tapping into the mana around this world every few centuries to learn of any big events so I have learned many things. Sometimes just listen to your elders.'

'Whatever you say dragon gramps…'

'Don't call me that ever again.'

'Okay, sorry.'

I look over at the elf and she is now standing in the middle of the room and everyone's eyes are on her.

"Gentlemen, I hope that little incident did not sour your mood and if it has, well... Then, I hope to bring it up for the next 2 hours! All of our products and services are 20 percent off!!! I hope you enjoy..."

(Cheering)

After that little speech from the badass elf with Nature magic, the entire place returns to its happy mood, maybe a even better mood she walks over to me and whispers in my ear.

"I think we should meet in my office, follow me."

We walked past the bar and entered a office. It only had a single wooden desk in the middle, some more furniture and stacks of paper. I thought she would have a better office for an elf and the boss of this place but I shouldn't judge.

She sits down behind the desk, I look around for a chair but then suddenly, a wooden chair grows from the wooden floor. I guess nature magic is pretty useful.

I sit down in the chair and I have to say it is very comfortable more than I thought it would be. The elven woman speaks first.

"So, you are Bishops new disciple? Well... You seem a bit too young for this kind of work but then again who knows what secrets you hide under that mask of yours but that is a topic for another time. For now, you have a job."

How does she know how old I am if I am wearing my scowl? This women is dangerous... I can just tell. She reaches under her desk and pulls out a brown sack filled with coins.

"Now then, this job pays 40 silver... I want you to break into someone's house and find out if this person has kidnapped any of my girls. If this person has come back, then report it but instead if you decide to take matters into your own hands then a will pay an extra 40 silver. Now then, I’ll give you everything you need for this job."

Next, she takes out a map of the city on it it has a big red circle on it placed around a house in one of the upper districts and a scroll with information on the target.

"Here is a map with the house you will be breaking into circled on it and on the scroll is all the information we have on the owner of the house. Take a look."

I take the scroll off the table and give it a look over.

House owner

Name:Brenton Drougs

Age:54

Relationship Status:Single

Family:None

Wealth:Too much

Job:Trading goods

Okay, so this was the house owner... I had an idea of what I was looking for now, all I needed was to break into his house but first, I need a little more information on the job.

"Is there a time limit for the job?"

"No, but I would like for it to be done as soon as possible,"

"How long ago did the girls disappear?"

"My girls have been disappearing one by one over the last month and I have reported it to the city guards but no investigation has been done that I know of."

"What makes you suspect this Brenton Drougs of doing this?"

"There are rumors about this man before plus I have met this man and he gives off a vibe that makes me very careful around him."

"What kind of security does he have?"

"Not much, two guards at the front gate?"

"Does he have anyone that works inside of the house, a maid or butler, anyone like that?"

"No, he always eats out for his big meals and he cleans his own house."

Now, that's strange... A rich noble cleaning his own house when he can easily pay someone to do it for himself and there are some other things too. Like only two guards and at his age, no wife. He is clearly trying to hide something but the question is: ‘what?’

"Okay, thanks for the information, I will be leaving now..."

I grab the map off the desk and exit Mama's office then I quickly leave [Extasy]. I enter an alley with little light and check out the map.

The house is in district 3, a noble district which means that I might draw some attention so how do I get to his house without being seen?

'Why not use the sewage system? From there, I can give you directions to this mortals house.'

'You can do that Drake?'

'Of course, a dragon has perfect memory and direction skills so it should be easy for me to get us there with no problem!'

'Okay, let's do it but first, I need to find a access the sewers. The best way to do that is through a grate.'

I walk around for a bit then I find what I'm looking for. I activate my [Sword Mark] and try to pull the grate off but it doesn't budge.

Fine then... I will just blow it off. I deactivate my [Sword Mark] then activate my [Dragon Mark] and prepare to blow the grate off completely.

'I wouldn't do that if I was you.'

'Why not?'

'Because if you blow it off, then that will create an explosion and noise that will attract people which we do not need right now...'

'So, what do you suggest I do?'

'Simple, melt the grate off.'

'And how do I do that exactly?'

'First calm your mind off anything then feel the fire mana flowing through you and direct it to one of your hands. Send out that fire but not as a sphere but as a stream of flame.'

I try to do as Drake instructed. It takes me a little time to calm my mind but I get there once that's done, I can feel the flame magic again inside of my body just like last time but this time it feels stronger for some reason.

I try to force it into my hand but it refuses so I try again and again until I finally manage it but when I do, it burns so I try a different approach.

I flow it into my hand slowly and carefully this time. It works... I guess I just made a breakthrough in controlling my magic.

For that flame stream, I imagine it like a did for the ball of fire the first time but nothing happens. I try again but still nothing so maybe that only works for fireballs. I need something else again…

I imagine the flame stream but this time I try flowing the mana out of myself but it doesn't work. Okay, one last attempt before I ask Drake. I imagine the flame stream again but the difference this time, I just force the mana out and it works like a flamethrower. It pours out melting the grate like cheese. I quickly turn off my new flame power and jump down into the sewers.

'Thanks Drake!'

'No need to thank me, I just gave some free advice you're the one who understood it'.