Deities: Starting From Goblins

However, before long, there was a knock at the door. Initially unwilling to answer, Logan had to relent when the knocking grew louder.

“Why so much noise?” Opening the door, he found the Captain of the Guard, accompanied by over twenty other guards. Logan was perplexed by their presence.

The Captain of the Guard awkwardly smiled and said, “There’s been an incident at the City Mansion. We need you to come along.”

“Nope.” Logan promptly declined. With the Nango Family having collapsed and the dispute between the two Lords resolved, there was no reason for him to get involved. Why bother him?

The Captain of the Guard was visibly embarrassed, but had to persist. “You must come. The Lord has issued a Death Command. I hope you won’t make this difficult for me. I’m only carrying out orders.”

“What exactly happened?” Logan asked. They were asking him to accompany them with no explanation, and had even brought along a bunch of guards led by the Captain. Even with his just-awoken grumpiness, Logan could sense that the Lord didn’t seem to be on the best of terms with him.

He didn’t think that if they wanted his presence, they would send only the Captain and not a sizable guard contingent. It all felt unusual, and Logan was left both suspicious and confused about this abrupt incident.

After a moment of hesitation, the Captain of the Guard shook his head, “I can’t disclose it. Please forgive me. It will all be clear once we get there.”

“Well, forget it then.” Logan immediately closed the door. The Lord might have the authority to command everyone else, but he was merely a passing guest. He wouldn’t allow himself to be directed. If the Lord was so secretive, he’d have to come and request Logan’s presence himself.

The Captain of the Guard was helpless. Before setting off, the Lord had instructed him to persuade Logan peacefully. But if Logan was unwilling to go, what could he do? Surely he couldn’t force him! Even the Nango Family Master couldn’t deal with Logan, let alone him.

“A significant event has occurred at the Master’s Mansion, threatening the safety of the entire territory. We’re not withholding information, it’s just that walls have ears. Once you’re there, everything will be clear. If you refuse to go, I fear the Lord will bring tens of thousands of guards here.”

The Captain of the Guard shouted this through the door, and Logan yawned. Woken suddenly just as he had fallen asleep, he was understandably displeased. He didn’t care what happened in the Master’s Mansion. Even for the most severe issues, why should he be the one to sort it out?

The Lord didn’t respect him, so he saw no need to yield to the Lord. Their relationship should be mutually respectful. The Lord’s status as a Quasi-Saint didn’t mean he could act brashly. Logan had seen plenty of Saints before, and this one was merely a Quasi-Saint.

“Captain, should we use force?” Seeing that their attempts were having no effect, one of the guards suggested it. If they returned empty-handed, what would they do if the Lord blamed them? The way the Lord had been urgent and anxious before they left was terrifying to think about.

“Forget it, let’s go back and tell the Lord.” The Captain of the Guard waved his hand and shot the speaking guard a glare. Did he forget about Logan’s strength? If they attacked, wouldn’t that be akin to suicide? Why add to the casualty list unnecessarily?

Just as they were about to leave, Jake Wexler suddenly appeared. “You guys go, I will talk to Logan. The Lord is just too anxious right now to have sent you all to negotiate with him.”

“Vice Lord.” The Captain of the Guard and others respectfully saluted, then, visibly relieved, quickly left.

Jake Wexler gave a subtle smile and said from outside the door, “May I come in to chat, my friend? The guards might have been too direct just now. They are subordinates, after all. Something serious has indeed happened at the Master’s Mansion, and it has left everyone in a state of panic.”

“Come in!” Logan had already brewed another cup of tea. Once Jake Wexler entered, Logan didn’t invite him to sit but silently waited for him to speak.

Despite the slight awkwardness, Jake Wexler sat down. “Please accept my apologies for the rudeness earlier. However, you might actually need to visit the Master’s Mansion. I believe you are innocent, but there needs to be an investigation to stop people from speculating.”

“What happened?” Logan asked. He needed to get to the bottom of this matter before he could go to the Master’s Mansion. Now that even Jake Wexler was involved, it was evident that the situation was significant and had caused the Lord to forgo formalities with Logan.

“The matter is a bit long-winded. Something has gone missing from the Master’s Mansion. Since you were there at the time, you’re naturally considered a suspect. Though the Lord and I both are sure you’re innocent, to prevent suspicions it’s better that you come for the investigation.”

Jake Wexler gave a mild smile and continued, “This missing object is essential for our territory. If it can’t be found, an enormous disaster will befall the entire city. The Lord is already becoming desperate and too busy to spare a moment, else he would come personally.”

“So you suspect me of being the thief?” Logan was intelligent. Despite Jake Wexler’s polite and circumspect explanation, he understood the implications. They wanted to bring him to the Master’s Mansion to hold him while they conducted an in-depth investigation and prevent his escape.

Jake Wexler hurriedly waved his hand, reassuring Logan, “We’re not suspecting you, it is just following procedure. Please don’t blame the Lord. The object involved is of great importance.”

“If there’s no suspicion, there’s no reason to go.” Logan responded with a sly smile, “Besides, you kept saying earlier that you’re afraid of others harboring suspicion. But as the Lords in charge of this region, who would dare speculate if neither of you did?”