Chapter 55: Dorian’s Warning

Chapter 55: Dorian’s Warning

Gehrman Sparrow…

Dorian felt the veins on his forehead jump. His hands clenched involuntarily, and his body inexplicably grew a little tense.

Living in Pritz Harbor, whether actively or passively, he was far better informed about the various rumors circulating at sea than the citizens of Backlund, who relied on newspapers for their knowledge.

Over the past few months, he had often heard of Gehrman Sparrow through different channels: beginning with the killing of “Steel” Maviti, then the heavy injury inflicted upon Vice Admiral Ailment Tracy, and finally the successful hunt of Admiral of Blood Senor. Every one of these stories carried a streak of madness.

He has left the sea and come to Backlund? And his mad nature hasn’t changed at all!

Dorian concealed the fear and wariness that had instinctively risen within him. Looking at his student, he said in a deep voice, “In the future, contact that bounty hunter as little as possible.

“One day, he will cause a major incident—and it will not take long.”

As expected, Teacher is experienced and has a keen eye. He saw through Mr. World’s essence at once… Unfortunately, I’m already a member of the Tarot Club. It isn’t possible for me not to contact him…

Fors adjusted her state and sincerely nodded.

“Yes, Teacher.”

Dorian calmed his emotions, then looked deeply once more at his former student’s present enemy, Louis Wayne.

However, this Traveler could no longer speak. Even his spirituality had not left the slightest remnant.

After several seconds of silence, Dorian leaned back slightly and looked toward Fors.

“You said earlier that you paid ten thousand pounds as the bounty?”

He did not know Fors’s finances clearly. He only knew that this student was a bestselling novelist and should have no small amount of manuscript income. Moreover, she seemed to mix fairly well in several Beyonder circles and often conducted high-paying transactions. Therefore, it was not especially shocking or unacceptable that she might have saved ten thousand pounds.

Fors moved a little guiltily and said, “Was the premium too high?”

She deliberately used this question to cover up the fact that she had exaggerated the price, making herself appear inexperienced in such matters.

Dorian shook his head.

“No. It was too cheap.

“So cheap that I cannot help suspecting Gehrman Sparrow has some other purpose.”

As a member of the Abraham family, which had suffered repeated blows, he always maintained a very high degree of vigilance.

In the professional terminology used at clubs and gatherings, this is called the member’s price…

Fors inwardly lampooned, then “frankly” said, “There were other agreements, including that all items on Louis Wayne’s person would belong to him, and that I would provide certain effective assistance. Also, I promised that if he urgently needs cash later, I will provide around three thousand pounds in additional compensation.”

“That is barely reasonable,” Dorian said with a light nod. “Under normal circumstances, assassinating Louis Wayne, who is supported by the Aurora Order’s forces, would cost at least thirty thousand pounds. Mm, if there were other circumstances, the price would have to rise.”

Mr. World used a demigod-level ability from Leymano’s Travels at the time… That should count as encountering additional circumstances… A saint of the Aurora Order?

Long influenced by the Tarot Club, Fors was no stranger to the Aurora Order’s structure. Without concealing anything, she frowned and said, “In that case, it truly does seem a little abnormal. Perhaps he urgently needed money?”

Dorian thought for a moment.

“Perhaps he simply cares more about Louis Wayne’s Beyonder characteristic. To Beyonders of other pathways, it can be made into a very useful mystical item, so long as he can find a suitable Artisan…”

Dorian paused for two seconds, then added, “There is no need to mind it too much. Just keep away from him afterward.

“Perhaps he had already…