In the Name of Empress-Chapter 635 - 365: I Must See Her (Part 2)
Some of these senior intelligence officers specialize in intelligence gathering, some in intelligence analysis, and some excel in assassination and ambush.
But after thinking it over, he had to do it himself.
There was definitely danger, but it was generally controllable.
His confidence came from Roland.
He never expected the former Emperor Edward to protect him as an imperial citizen; he just didn't believe Adina had the guts to defy Roland.
So he came.
However, as soon as he arrived, he hit a snag.
Adina did not meet him; instead, Elder Eloni, responsible for diplomacy, received him, very courteously arranging for him to stay at the Seafront Hotel, with good food and drink every day, and...
Raikkonen couldn't help but savor the taste of the Sea Demon girl.
In the bedroom, there lay a beautiful Sea Demon girl.
I must say, the taste of sea goods is quite unique.
The taste of the sea, carrying a hint of moist, fishy body scent, silky smooth skin, along with delicate features that fit human aesthetics, she would be considered a beauty even in the human world.
This was arranged by the Sea Demon Elder, also as a test.
Raikkonen couldn't help but smirk, he wasn't even married, who were they trying to scare with this?
Food delivered to the doorstep, why would anyone have a reason not to eat?
If you've got the skills, get me another one tonight; if not, I must make do with this sea good.
Just as Raikkonen was full of bad ideas, footsteps sounded from outside the corridor.
Soon, the somewhat clammy old face of the Sea Demon Elder appeared at the door.
He did not turn around, still admiring the pearl illuminating the entire Undersea City.
The Sea Demon Elder tiptoed to his side, standing shoulder to shoulder with him, his voice somewhat low:
"Mr. Raikkonen, what are you looking at?"
"Is this a Divine Artifact?" Raikkonen said nonchalantly.
The word 'Divine Artifact' made the Sea Demon Elder's expression somewhat unsightly, he took several deep breaths and said solemnly:
"Mr. Raikkonen, please do not mention the word 'Divine Artifact' in the presence of Lady Adina. Our Ocean Race never believes in gods, we only believe in the great Sea Emperor."
Of course, Raikkonen knew that to annoy the Sea Demons, all one had to do was mention gods.
The Goddess of Light Tiya and her followers were their arch-enemies, because Tiya had wronged the Sea Emperor and ruined the prospects for the Ocean Race to land. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮
Raikkonen was aware of this, he did it deliberately.
If others don't treat him nicely, why should he act humble?
He had backing, the most powerful people on the entire Rodinia Continent supported him, he felt no fear.
Seeing Raikkonen's indifferent expression, the Sea Demon Elder changed the subject, giving Raikkonen a knowing smile and chuckling:
"Mr. Raikkonen, did you rest well last night?"
"Not really. Elder Eloni, you arranged for a young beautiful girl to accompany me in bed just to ensure I stay up all night."
Raikkonen laughed unabashedly, even pointing to his slightly dark circles to joke about himself.
"Look, you can tell how busy I was last night."
Elder Eloni laughed awkwardly, momentarily speechless.
He had sent the girl himself, and he had said not to be polite, so what could he say when Raikkonen took it to heart?
A test, what a test! The tribe's girls had been ruined by that damn land barbarian!
He ought to dig out the cheeks of the idiot who suggested such a thing and drown them in a bog.
Seeing Elder Eloni's unpleasant expression, Raikkonen suddenly dropped his teasing smile and asked abruptly:
"Does it have anything to do with the Sea Emperor?"
"The Sea Emperor... Wait, what nonsense are you spouting? The Sea Emperor has been asleep for millions of years, why are you suddenly bringing up His Majesty?"
Eloni's slight embarrassment was replaced by anger.
The Sea Emperor's position in their hearts surpassed everything, and Raikkonen using the Sea Emperor to trick him deeply offended him.
Raikkonen looked into Elder Eloni's eyes and knew he had guessed right.
"It's not hard to guess, if Lady Adina can leave the envoy of her ally hanging, if the mysterious disappearance of the Red haired Female Pirate goes unnoticed, who else could it be?"
"Miss Catherine is Haiyan Marshal's confidant, who else in the Undersea City besides the Sea Emperor Hall would dare act against her?"
Eloni's face was grim, he had never dreamed that just a few simple words would reveal so much information to this mischievous rascal.
The land barbarians were indeed cunning!
Eloni inwardly despised Raikkonen's devious slyness, his face grew more unsightly, but he hadn't forgotten his task.
He took several deep breaths, calming himself.
"Her Highness wants to see you, I warn you, don't say what you shouldn't say!"
Raikkonen nodded, seriously promising, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Elder Eloni sighed in relief; at least, this mischievous rascal, though frivolous, wasn't stupid.
Adina was not as easy to deal with as him.
He wasted no more words, dark-faced leading Raikkonen to the Witch Hall, unable to resist reminding once more:
"Raikkonen, now that you know the mastermind behind this is the Sea Emperor Hall, you should understand no one can defy them in the Undersea City."
"I understand."
Raikkonen smiled and nodded.
Of course he knew what he was doing; being a super paparazzi who dared fabricate scandals about the Empress at sixteen, he was indeed very aware.
In fact, he wasn't interested in Catherine.
Whether she's dead or alive, it doesn't concern him.
She wasn't his family, he hadn't even met her, just a stranger.
His only thought was to collect more intelligence and present Roland with comprehensive and detailed information when he returned.
The generations in the Undersea City, the schemes and intrigues, all had nothing to do with him.
Walking into the Witch Hall, observing the water curtain murals on either side of the corridor, he deliberately slowed his pace, carefully appreciating these artworks.
