"Investigate the 'resurrection of the dead' incident as soon as possible; the merchant will arrive to collect the information two days after receiving the letter..."
Whoosh—
Mayor Matthias put down the letter and asked his assistant, "What do you think?"
"It seems we have no other option but to help that gentleman." Avoiding eavesdroppers, the assistant didn't mention Lu Li by name.
"Not that... It's that he hasn't returned yet." Mayor Matthias asked the assistant to bring a candlestick. "A week is almost over, and more and more council members are demanding to meet with Lu Li again."
"They even suspect we've imprisoned him."
The assistant came back with the candlestick, "It's just an excuse, right? Everyone knows you wouldn't dare do that."
Mayor Matthias placed the letter against the candle, watching the bottom of the letter turn yellow, curl, and burn.
"Go and help him investigate, appear eager, and let them see we're busy for Lu Li. This may somewhat reduce the gossip."
