At this moment.
Ron was contemplating in his mind, without any panic.
Because he had anticipated from the beginning that his risk design and frame-up Barto would be guessed by others.
So from the very start, he acted with great caution, hardly leaving any loopholes.
The few times he sent letters, he used an alchemical mask for disguise.
Even if Gwath had suspicions, it would be impossible to trace it back to him in a short time.
Therefore, Ron naturally wasn't too nervous.
"Unless Gwath can find a high-level wizard or magician who is good at investigation and tracking, otherwise…"
Ron's lips curled up. Considering the rarity of high-level wizards or magicians,
even in Kurah City, there wouldn't be many.
Moreover, they all served the nobility or major forces.
As for Gwath, although he was a Just Knight,
he was only notable within Hipu Town.
His strength could rank in the top five, allowing him to be arrogant and domineering.
However, if Gwath were to be placed in Kurah City,
with his level of strength, he would be far from a significant figure, at best an ordinary one.
So, if Gwath wanted to hire a wizard or magician for help…
it was nothing but a pipe dream, with no hope at all.
"However, one must not be too careless, after all, Gwath is ruthless."
"Even if he can't find the black hand behind the scenes, he might still involve the innocent and find a scapegoat…"
Ron thought to himself, re-examining and sorting out his previous take a risk actions.
After finding no significant oversights, he finally felt relieved.
And decided that for the next period, he must behave well and honestly.
Ron continued to read on, and when he finished reading the seventh, eighth, and ninth pieces of information, he didn't feel much fluctuation in his heart.
However, when he saw the tenth piece of information, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.
"Miral is going to collude with Gwath?"
Ron squinted his eyes, falling into deep thought.
He had known through information before that Miral was Barto's collaborator.
He originally thought that after killing Barto, Miral, being alone, might become easier to deal with.
But if she were to attach herself to Gwath, a Just Knight, the situation might be even more troublesome than before.
"Fortunately, I had carefully designed to become Liton's assistant beforehand."
"Otherwise, if I were still homeless and jobless."
"Even if I maintained the status of a freeman, they would probably act without restraint towards me…"
Ron felt more and more that his identity as Liton's assistant was particularly precious.
After all, although Liton was a doctor without any extraordinary abilities,
his medical skills were excellent. In his youth, he had earned a great deal of popularity among the people as a civilian doctor in Hipu Town.
Later, although he was hired as a private doctor by Barto, he would not refuse to treat patients who came to visit during his spare time.
Now, after resigning and opening a private clinic again, he accepted everyone, regardless of whether they were wealthy merchants or poor farmers.
Therefore, such an equal treatment and noble medical ethics would surely attract the support of a large number of Hipu Town residents.
Even a knight with power like Gwath would not easily dare to offend him.
And as Liton's assistant, he could naturally take advantage of the situation.
"However, relying on others' fame to protect oneself."
"Is ultimately not as reliable as becoming strong oneself, so…" Ron took a deep breath, and his cultivation, which had been paused, continued again.
The night passed without incident.
The next day, Liton's private clinic officially opened.
At the clinic entrance, a large crowd of people gathered.
However, they were not there to seek medical treatment, but to congratulate Liton.
Among these people, some were Liton's acquaintances, some were neighbors, and others were ordinary onlookers.
Of course, there was also a small group of people who were invited by Liton, including bards and a harp band.
With the accompaniment of the band's harps, flutes, and other instruments, the bards began to sing.
After performing some widely circulated tunes among the people, the crowd around them grew larger and larger.
At this moment, seeing the right opportunity, the bard changed his tone and began an impromptu performance.
He replaced the protagonist of the lyrics with Doctor Liton, using an elegant melody to sing about the opening of the clinic.
After all the performances were over, Liton finally appeared from behind the scenes and loudly announced to all the onlookers.
Liton's private clinic was officially in business, and all the villagers of Hipu Town, regardless of their ailments, big or small, could come to him for treatment.
Moreover, for the first three days after opening, Liton would offer free consultations for everyone, and the medicines would be charged at half price.
Upon hearing this, the people became interested.
Most of them were poor, and in the past, no matter the severity of their illness, they would endure it as much as possible, not daring to spend money indiscriminately.
But now, Doctor Liton's benevolent act of offering free treatment for the first three days and half-price medicines was a great relief.
Many people with illnesses looked at each other, then quickly raised their hands and walked towards Liton.
As an assistant, Ron also took on the responsibility, instructing everyone to line up and register, keeping everything in order.
Seeing this, Liton nodded slightly, a satisfied look in his eyes.
Then, he began to treat the first patient of the day.
While Liton's clinic was bustling with activity.
At the exchange.
Miral, who was handling work, had an extremely unpleasant expression.
"Barto, that guy, is actually dead?"
Miral's eyebrows furrowed, her face full of shock.
Just now, Barto's wife, Grace, had released the news.
Barto had died from wound infection.
"Damn it, how could he die so quickly?"
Miral angrily pounded the table, suspicion in her eyes.
The day before yesterday, when she visited Barto, although he was already on the brink,
relying on his wealth to purchase various nutrients and medicines,
Miral estimated that he could at least hold on for four or five days.
However, just one day had passed, and he suddenly died?
"No, it's not right! Why is Grace the one coming forward? Where is Nemo?"
Miral squinted her eyes, sensing something amiss.
"Could it be that there's something fishy about Barto's death?"
Miral pondered for a moment, called her subordinate to go out and inquire about the situation.
Since Barto was a top-tier wealthy individual in Hipu Town and had many collaborations with the exchange,
her subordinate had no doubts and hurried out to ask around.
Half an hour later, the subordinate returned and reported the specific circumstances.
"The butler, Pok, absconded with the funds?
Nemo returned yesterday and then went to Kurah City to seek medical advice?
Grace's brother, the Just Knight Gwath, rushed back upon receiving the news from the Knight Assembly?"
After listening to the report, Miral had her answer.