Chapter 1028: Chapter 573: Reactions from All Sides (2)
He didn’t witness Lance beating up the Church Duo initially, so he only saw the controlled Church Duo at the public trial.
Afterward, he discussed Hamlet’s new medical advancements and monster corpses with others, then returned by ship without being too sensitive to the events.
Thus, his description was merely that two church individuals were captured and tried.
The lack of information made those people unaware that Lance didn’t rely on a military suppression but got the mobs to lay down their weapons with a mere word and defeated the church’s Siamese twins with his fists.
What truly made the professor feel was the words from the lord that night, in contrast with the high ranks of the Association of Healers... The disparity made him uncomfortable.
"Alas~"
Stepping out of that place, the professor sighed deeply, looking at the familiar yet increasingly unfamiliar environment, seemingly making a firm decision as he walked toward the school...
Meanwhile, the people in that room were just mocking Hamlet, but soon a new piece of intelligence arrived.
Immediately, they changed from earlier and all displayed strange reactions.
"Cough cough! I feel curing leprosy is a world problem, and how could our Association of Healers be absent from such medical technology?"
"Exactly, we need to conduct a thorough investigation into a place like Hamlet."
"Collaboration is the fast track to development, we must vigorously support Hamlet!"
The professor unfortunately did not witness this humorous scene, otherwise, he would feel even more disgusted.
The high ranks of the Association of Healers in Totnes showed such a stark contrast in attitude, naturally due to this intelligence.
Of course, it was the handiwork of the Romani Sela.
Although the intelligence on Michelle needed to be reported to the organization for comprehensive analysis, the news on Hamlet was firsthand.
Sela was worried that the people from the Association of Healers had already talked with Lance, dragging it out would lead to leaks and lose its value. So she quickly integrated the information regarding the ruins of Hamlet Old City upon her return.
She even dared not use her Romani identity for this, instead transforming into several Black Market Brokers and proactively offering to various forces, never being picky—even Romani—to muddy the waters.
It was at this moment that Sela brandished her Romani credentials, claiming they got the intelligence from a Black Market Brokers.
This is why Amanda emphasized Sela to quickly spread the news widely.
She was familiar with the organization’s operations, it was the means to "clear" her of any suspicion of leaking information.
Because it’s hard to trace the identity of those Black Market Brokers; after all, being involved in the market means they wouldn’t reveal their identities, and Sela was extremely cautious, changing identities even when only used once.
One could say the Romani were professionally engaged in intelligence, having a tested method, this was the foundation.
According to this situation, soon the news about Hamlet would spread in Totnes, as it was a communication port to the outside world, intelligence would continue to spread through various channels, reaching the continent and even the world.
Currently, all forces receiving this intelligence knew several things.
First, an introduction to what level Hamlet reached back then, a place of wealth coveted by the entire continent, more prosperous than Totnes at the time.
Then, how Hamlet suffered a disaster and was destroyed overnight, fading from view, and now that city’s transformation into a ruin has been discovered with considerably good preservation.
Sela could have sent the information in segments had it not been for the sensitivity of the news, choosing to package and sell even the existence of undead monsters within the ruins mostly controlled by a Necromancer.
But she cunningly withheld the location of the new town, whether by sea or land, knowing that over these two days, the routes would fetch considerable money once the intelligence spread thoroughly.
After wandering outside all night, when she returned to her room, she lay atop a pile of Gold Coins with a silly smile.
In Totnes, not only the Romani dealt in intelligence, even slightly larger forces had their own channels, but the value of intelligence lies in its exclusivity.
She hadn’t felt this kind of thrill from obtaining first-rate intelligence to stir the Totnes intelligence network in quite some time.
The organization would pay real attention to her strength because of this, she was determined to become the spokesperson within the Empire, proving it to everyone, including her mother.
One could say she originally harbored some resentment for nearly encountering danger in Hamlet, but it all dissipated before Lance’s responsibility (Gold Coins).
Not to mention now with increased "responsibility", what can’t be overcome?
She even developed a fondness for Hamlet; she loved this place filled with surprises, just a test, no more.
"That Amanda fellow is simply my lucky star!" Sela picked up a Gold Coin and played with it, the sheen drawing a whisper.
She knew Hamlet would soon become a global focus, surpassing even the Empire’s civil war in comparison.
What role would she play within it...?
The news spread through Totnes at a terrifying speed, as many more pieces of information regarding Hamlet were added.
Things like excellent medical technology that cures leprosy.
Everyone has bread and milk, a paradise with abundant resources.
Fearless of the church, tying up priests for judgment, and so forth.
Even past rumors about Hamlet once suppressed are now being lifted.
Clearly, not just Sela, but more forces are pushing this event to muddy the waters.
Only by doing so can the church not blockade this place; truly, before the benefits, those forces must rein in their fear of the church.
Anyway, Hamlet stands before them, and they have been displeased with the church for some time, maybe this is an opportunity after all.
Only with the church in decline can they hold more power of speech.
During these times, even if someone wants to block this news, it’s impossible—how mighty is the church? Now, no one can monopolize Hamlet.
Soon, the streets and alleys are abuzz with discussions; those returning sailors in the taverns remain unaware of the enormous changes outside.
Using tales from Hamlet as material for boasting, those punished for misdemeanors there endlessly belittling, seeking pitiful satisfaction.
"Oh! Such a blasphemous place, the church’s Knights will crush it."
"That place is like a cage, I never want to go there again."
"Exactly..."
Just as they bragged, the tavern door swung open, and a distinctly styled gang from the docks barged in, encircling the sailors.
"Have you actually been to Hamlet?"
Those mingling around basically knew the news, causing the sailors to panic.
"Big big big... Brother, I swear I’ll stop bragging."
"I’m asking if you’ve been there? Why waste words? Does your skin itch?"
"Been! Been!"
"Come on, our Big Brother wants to see you."
No chance for refusal, the sailors were just taken away immediately.
Simultaneously, similar situations unfolded, those who had visited Hamlet appeared like hotcakes; everyone seemed to want control.
Tavern news was also very fluid, spreading more about Hamlet swiftly.
What does a ruin-version of Totnes represent?
As for undead or black magic, it didn’t matter to them; this only meant it remained untouched, a large treasure waiting to be developed!
Before Gold Coins, even mountains of blades and seas of fire would see daredevils venture in.
"Weren’t those bastards deliberately hiding info?"
"Certainly, they want to scare us off."
"..."
Soon everyone realized the truth, those bastards returning were just afraid they’d join the fray.
