Baron Cullen

Chapter 110 Night Rose and Red Rose

After a moment's thought, Karen roughly guessed Tyrone's plan.

This could very well be a trap.

Tyrion wanted to lure him into openly taking his teammates to a tavern for fun under the guise of "carrying out a mission" or "celebrating."

If Tyron happens to appear under the pretext of "official patrol" or "being reported by someone" at this time, he can be charged with "absconding and enjoying himself under the guise of a mission" according to the rules of the Order Keeper branch.

Even if an explanation afterwards can absolve him of punishment, it will still disgust him.

This would not only damage his reputation within the Order Keepers, but could even affect Fiona and Bright's opinions of him.

Having figured this out, Karen's lips curled into a cold smile.

That's all the tricks Tyronn has up his sleeve.

However, since the other party has presented this opportunity to him, wouldn't he be letting down this "kindness" if he didn't go?

Moreover, as the largest tavern in the City of No Breath, the "Night Rose" tavern is indeed frequented by all sorts of people every day, so you might actually be able to find out some information about the Arcane Society.

With that in mind, Karen made a decision.

He made no sound and went straight to the office of the Seventh Squad.

After a day of routine work.

That evening, he and his four teammates got straight to the point: "Guys, the captain gave me a mission today. We need to secretly inquire about the Mystic Society or unfamiliar superhumans at the 'Night Rose' tavern in the city."

This mission is a perk, considering everyone had a tough time with the last Blackwood Village mission.

So tonight I'm treating, as a celebration of our narrow escape from death last time, and also to see if we've gained anything from it.

What do you think?

Jack's eyes lit up when he heard there was alcohol to drink, and Karen was treating.

He immediately smiled sheepishly and said, "Karen, you're treating? Of course I have to go!"

Old Allen was more cautious, pondering, "'Night Rose'? The prices there aren't low, but it's definitely a good place to gather information..."

Just the few of us? Isn't the team leader going?

"Isn't he most fond of the dancers there?"

"The captain said he had other plans and told us to act on our own and report back if we found anything," Karen explained.

Kelly remained aloof, arms crossed: "This is quite rare. Usually, he gets all excited whenever we talk about 'Night Rose'."

But since it's a mission, there's no harm in going to check it out.

Maria was a little timid.

She rarely went to places like pubs, but seeing her teammates going, she whispered, "Then...I'll go too..."

Seeing that everyone agreed, Karen nodded: "Then it's settled. Let's pack up and get ready to leave."

Remember, we're going there to relax and gather information.

What we need to do is keep a low profile, but if we do make any discoveries, we'll act accordingly.

...

As night falls, the lights are on.

Foldo Street is one of the most famous entertainment districts in Breathless City, bustling and vibrant.

The "Night Rose" tavern is located in the middle of the street. It is very well decorated, and music, laughter and the aroma of wine can be heard coming from behind the heavy oak doors.

Karen and her five companions changed into casual clothes and mingled with the other customers as they entered the tavern.

The lighting inside was deliberately dimmed to create an ambiguous atmosphere.

In the center of the hall was a sizable stage, where a sexy dancer was swaying her hips to the music, drawing cheers from the surrounding patrons.

The air was filled with the aroma of alcohol, spices, and premium tobacco.

The five of them found a seat against the wall and sat down. Soon a waiter came over.

Karen ordered a few glasses of ale and some snacks to go with them.

He gave a generous tip when he paid, which made the waiter even more attentive.

"Everyone, try to be casual and listen to what people around you are talking about," Karen whispered to Jack and the others.

Then, he picked up a glass of ale himself and casually glanced around the entire hall.

After listening for a while, there was no valuable information.

Most of them are just gossip about everyday life, business dealings, or idle chatter about boasting about adventurous experiences.

There was absolutely no information related to the secret society or any extraordinary events.

Just then, a different dancer appeared on stage.

The moment this dancer appeared, she attracted everyone's attention.

She was tall and sizzling, wearing a revealing red dance dress, with cascading black hair and a charming face. Her eyes exuded a captivating allure.

Her dance moves were even bolder and more provocative than the previous dancer's, drawing whistles and cheers from the tavern.

The dance ended.

The dancer did not immediately leave the stage, but instead swayed her hips as she walked off the stage.

Holding her wine glass, she began to joke and drink with some of the more extravagant patrons.

Karen looked at it and immediately understood.

He had inquired before coming here, so he knew that this was Red Rose, the top dancer at the "Night Rose" tavern.

After each dance performance, Red Rose would interact with some of the patrons, which was one of the tavern's ways of attracting customers.

Soon, Red Rose's gaze fell on Karen and her group's table.

Perhaps it was because their demeanor was slightly different from that of ordinary drinkers, but Red Rose, with a professional and alluring smile on her face, walked straight toward them with her wine glass in hand.

In an instant, Karen's table became the focus of secret envy or jealousy among many male customers in the tavern.

The red rose has a rich but not pungent fragrance, which, combined with her own warm aura, creates a powerful allure.

"These guests look unfamiliar. Is this your first time visiting 'Night Rose'?" Red Rose's voice was sweet and melodious.

Her gaze swept across the five men's faces, finally settling on Karen, her eyes gleaming with undisguised interest: "This gentleman is especially handsome. Would you mind buying me a drink?"

As she spoke, she naturally sat down in the empty seat next to Karen, her body subtly moving closer.

Jack stared, his eyes wide with disbelief.

Allen, who was standing to the side, also coughed lightly and looked away.

Kelly, sitting opposite, frowned but didn't say anything. She simply leaned back slightly, creating some distance between them.

Maria lowered her head nervously, clearly not comfortable in this situation.

At this moment, Karen remained calm.

He remained unmoved by the compliments and deliberate attempts to get close to Red Rose, simply smiling faintly: "Since Miss Red Rose has spoken, I naturally must offer my invitation."

As he spoke, he gestured to the waiter who was already waiting on the side to bring another glass and a bottle of fine wine.

"This gentleman... is so cold," Red Rose said coquettishly, leaning closer to Karen's arm, her breath sweet as orchids. "But I like you just the way you are. Here, let me toast you..."

Have a great time with your friends at Night Rose tonight!

After the waiter brought the wine, she took the bottle and poured a glass of blood-red wine for Karen and the other four people at the table before filling her own glass.

As she poured the wine, her fingers seemed to unintentionally brush against the rims of everyone's glasses.

This gesture was extremely alluring, causing the surrounding patrons to stare with bloodshot eyes and bobbing their Adam's apples.

But it was this very action that made Karen's pupils suddenly shrink!

Because after he quietly activated the mysterious runes deep within his right eye, he clearly saw a shocking scene from that peculiar perspective!

As the red rose's fingertips brushed across the glass, a dark liquid quietly seeped into the wine, then quickly blended with it, leaving no trace.

Karen felt a chill run down her spine.

This is...poison?

Or is it a medium for some kind of curse?

He couldn't make an accurate judgment for a moment, because the dark liquid that had seeped into the glass did not contain any extraordinary elements.

But there is no doubt that this "Night Rose" tavern, or rather, the woman in front of him, is no ordinary person.