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.
have a very
a Contracted Familiar. That's
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
Kahn as he wanted to get to the point
don't have to beat around
then his expression turned
Stragabor. He's trying to become the next president of the adventurer
sat on the sofa placed on the opposite
all. But Stragabor doesn't want the position, but
is that power
the city
this just an organization made for mandating adventurers? How can it
you how." Solomon said and took a small
end of the Rakos Empire actually holds vast resources. Let it be ingredients or raw materials you get from dungeons by hunting monsters or by hunting for monster cores in the forest. There is no shortage of resources
our management for past 2 decades, anyone who isn't worthy won't get to become one. Because people die in this
From there, Arkham continued..
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
because of that, the association also holds a lot of importance and authority within the city itself."
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 that happens." Solomon said and finished
experience in doing business and managing money in his previous
authority that even the officially elected people in charge of the city will have to bow to
for the city but he wasn't an idiot to blindly believe
you want me
each other before nodding in
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