radicalducati Chapter 604 Lucy's brilliant plan: Copying Chash Ken!
Chapter 604 Lucy's brilliant plan: Copying Chash Ken!
Chapter 604 Lucy's brilliant plan: Copying Chash Ken!
After confirming the safety of the Stella Ore, Lucy's team returned to the tavern in Altai City to stake out Defense Minister Chaish Ken, as planned.
Having learned from yesterday's experience of being turned away, Lucy didn't go around asking around this time. Instead, she quietly waited in an inconspicuous corner of the tavern.
However, the combination of beautiful women, children, and pets still clashed with the noisy and bustling atmosphere of the tavern.
Fortunately, among them was Kana, a seasoned drinker, whose hearty drinking style, accompanied by a barrel of liquor, inadvertently shielded them from a lot of trouble.
This made Lucy feel reassured with Kana around, but then Charlene confronted her, saying, "You didn't say that yesterday."
Time slipped away quietly amidst the idle chatter, until at some point, the tavern's half-closed door was rudely pushed open.
A burly, muscular man with short, choppy hair and a beard, and a fierce look in his eyes walked in slowly and sat down at the bar near the center of the pub with practiced ease.
Lucy and the others immediately perked up.
That's right, the person they were waiting for was none other than Chaish Ken, who held the key to the kingdom's treasury!
—As the Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Stella, it is not difficult for him to know what Chaxiu looks like.
"Lucy." Eclair lowered her voice and gestured with her eyes to Chaxiu's right hand, which was casually placed on the table.
There, a uniquely shaped ring shimmered under the orange light.
According to the information provided by the intelligence merchant, it is most likely the key to the treasure vault containing the Dragon's Cry!
Whether it was blind confidence in his own power, or a firm belief that no one in the Kingdom of Stella would dare to attack him, this guy actually exposed something so important to the outside world—
After mentally complaining, Lucy winked at Cana.
Kana immediately understood, picked up the wine barrel on the table, and walked towards where Chai Xiu was.
It's obviously unlikely that you can snatch the key from someone's hand right in front of them. If Gray were there, he could use his Ice Shape magic to create a "fake".
However, after realizing that seduction was not an option, Lucy pondered for a whole night and came up with a safer and more reliable method.
That is to create an opportunity to contact Chash Ken, and then have Gemini Gemini secretly copy him, thereby obtaining the key.
Although there are time and magic limitations, Gemini's effect is quite abnormal. Not only can it obtain the target's magic, but it can also perfectly copy the items they possess!
Lucy suffered a great loss in this regard when she fought against Sora. The Celestial Spirit she summoned was forcibly shut down by her imposter using a fake Celestial Spirit Key and sent back to the Celestial Spirit Realm.
The key to a mere treasure vault is naturally no problem.
Moreover, it also allows one to learn about Chaxiu's thoughts, magical information, personality weaknesses, and even the defensive strength of King Stella's castle, which is a win-win situation!
It must be said that, under Chase's accumulated influence, Lucy understands better how to fully utilize the power of the Celestials than she did in the original story.
Well, to put it simply, it has become more "sinister".
"Hey, uncle, drinking alone is no fun."
Kana sat down next to Chaishou without any sense of boundaries, slamming the large barrel of liquor she was carrying heavily onto the table. "How about it, want to have a drinking contest with me?"
Upon smelling the strong odor of alcohol, Chai Xiu frowned involuntarily.
Because he is still a wanted person in the Kingdom of Fiore, he maintains a basic level of vigilance towards unfamiliar faces who approach him unintentionally.
However, this wariness was quickly replaced by secret delight.
"Um, my friend is drunk, please don't mind him, sir."
Lucy caught up, politely explaining the situation to Chaissiere while reaching out to pull Kana away, "Let's go back quickly, Kana, we're going to the observation deck in Altai City later!"
"Who would do something so pointless? We've finally gotten a chance to travel, we should definitely drink to our hearts' content!"
A drunken Kana shoved Lucy away, and Lucy, seemingly unintentionally, stumbled backward and bumped into Chais.
"Oh? I'm so sorry!" Lucy quickly steadied herself and bowed to Chai Xiu in apology.
"Hehe, it's okay."
Chai Xiu waved his hand generously and asked with a smile, "Are you here for tourism in the Kingdom of Stella?"
However, what I was really thinking was: I'm so lucky today, I ran into two amazing people as soon as I stepped out the door!
He frequented this tavern not only because of his own drinking problem, but also to collect virgins who had not yet lost their virginity.
It wasn't that he was a psychologically twisted pervert, but rather that the dark magic he practiced required the blood of virgins to become stronger.
At this time, dozens of poor girls were still imprisoned in his basement for blood extraction!
This was the fundamental reason why the Fiore royal family decided to exile him.
Now, Cana and Lucy, who are on vacation, have clearly become "prey".
"Yes, I'm really sorry to have troubled you." Lucy maintained a humble attitude.
This further solidified Chai Xiu's determination to win over the two of them, so he said with a friendly expression, "It's okay, aren't you going to the observation deck to take pictures? If all else fails, I can look after your friend for you. You can come back and pick her up later."
"Really? Then I'll have to trouble you, Uncle!" Lucy's eyes lit up.
In her plan, during the process of replicating Chai Xiu's attempt to reclaim the Dragon's Cry Staff, someone was needed to restrain Chai Xiu.
The specific method was to spend money to treat Chai Xiu to drinks, but now that the other party has offered it, it means that it can be done without spending a penny.
How could she, who was obsessed with money, not be happy?
As for Kana's safety, there's even less to worry about. In terms of strength and adaptability alone, she is a genuine S-rank, having inherited Gildarts' magic!
Kana, who was sold out just like that: "————"
Even though it's part of the plan, you should at least show some worry and reluctance!
The matter was settled smoothly, and Lucy happily led Levy and the others out of the tavern to the so-called observation deck for a photo op.
In a corner unnoticed by Kana, Chaisu watched their departing figures and licked his lips greedily.
A secluded alleyway away from the tavern.
"So, Lucy, can you replicate that guy?" Levy asked.
"Fortunately, his magical power didn't exceed Gemini's limit, but—"
Lucy frowned, her face showing utter disgust.
In the short distance from the tavern, she had already obtained all the information about Chash through Gemini, and knew just how wicked a bastard he was.
After the brief explanation, Levy and the others' expressions became serious.
"So, Lucy, you're planning to rescue those imprisoned girls?" Eclair saw right through Lucy's thoughts.
Having walked the world as the Phoenix Priestess for many years, the darkness she has witnessed far surpasses that of Lucy, Levy, and Wendy; otherwise, she wouldn't have been so averse to mages in the past.
So despite feeling nauseous, she was able to remain calm.
"Of course! That kind of bastard deserves to be severely punished!" Lucy clenched her fists indignantly.
Meddling in important commissions is definitely not the style of an S-class mage.
But if she didn't do that, she wouldn't be Lucy.
"It's really not surprising at all~" Mengmeng remarked thoughtfully.
"I just can't do anything with you, so there's one more thing I need to do now, right?" Xia Lulu sighed deeply.
Although he seemed helpless, his lack of rebuttal already conveyed his attitude.
If even she felt this way, then it goes without saying that kind-hearted Levy and Charlene would wholeheartedly agree with Lucy's actions.
So the group split into two.
Lucy ventures alone into the kingdom's treasury to retrieve the Dragon's Cry Staff;
Following the address given by Gemini, Levy and her friends sneaked into Chaish's basement to rescue the innocent girl who was being held captive!