Chapter 25: The Contract
Old man Arkham stared at Kahn with a bewildered expression. He did not believe that Kahn was the actual culprit all along when they went to law enforcement hall.
He knew that Kahn had a great talent for swordsmanship but he was still far from being able to take out a dozen experienced adventurers by himself. And that too without even using a sword.
"May I ask why?" asked the Elven mage Solomon.
"How do you treat someone who picks up a fight with you for no reason and sets up an ambush to kill you with dozens of people?" Kahn replied in a laid-back manner.
"I see. Then aren't you worried that we will tell this to anyone?" asked Solomon.
"If you wanted to. You already would've done it during the investigation. But I'm sure you didn't support me and took this matter to law enforcements just to protect the Adventurer association's reputation. You want something in return, don't you?" responded Kahn.
He knew very well that a person of Solomon's position and authority wouldn't just interfere in a small matter between a newbie adventurer. He already sensed that there was a hidden motive behind the actions of the middle-aged mage.
"Quite smart for someone of your age." replied Solomon as he sat down on his throne-like chair.
"But first, show me how you managed to kill off so many people just by yourself." commended Solomon.
Kahn heaved a sigh as he spoke gently..
"Omega, come out!" Kahn said and suddenly a giant black Dire Wolf leaped out of his shadow and stood in the center of the room.
Arkham was caught off guard again.
"A contracted familiar?!" asked Solomon with surprised eyes.
"Yes. I bet you sensed him when we were in the main hall. That's how you figured that it was me who killed those people, right?" asked Kahn curiously.
coming from you. We Elves have a very high affinity to magic & natural energy
expect it to be a Contracted Familiar. That's very rare you know." said
proved that Kahn's hypothesis right. He had perfectly covered his tracks. Not even his footmarks were left at the crime scene. So the only way someone as strong as Solomon still having their doubts about it would be sensing the aura of his allies that were
here?" asked Kahn as he wanted to get to
pleasing to talk with smart people. You don't have to beat around
his expression turned
of Stragabor. He's trying to become the
the sofa placed on
election, we wouldn't be worried at all. But Stragabor
that power you speak of?" asked
power to control the city itself."
adventurers? How can it make one have control over the
me tell you how." Solomon said
it be ingredients or raw materials you get
the city is being an adventurer. But thanks to our management for past 2 decades, anyone who isn't worthy won't get to become one. Because people die in this profession all the time and we don't want idiots to lose their lives in search of fame and
From there, Arkham continued..
The Adventurers go there to hunt for resources and make money which also keeps the number of monsters in check. But sometimes, there is a surge in their numbers. So many that even the military can't contain them all the
they seek help from adventurer association. And because of that, the association also holds
power. He has bribed many of our people, many influential military officials and nobles in the past few years. And if he is elected as the next president.. He'll simply use the association for his own gains, make illegal dealings with the black market and also have plenty of support in the city council. So you can imagine the power he'll hold over the city if
a grown-up man who had tons of experience in doing business and managing money
the city will have to bow to you. And let's not even mention the money & resources one will have
had the best intentions for the city but he
you want me to do then?" asked
Arkham looked towards each other before
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