Chapter 335 Short Bounty Hunter
"Audrey reminded me that she still owes me 3,800 pounds. That's part of the 5,000 pounds she promised me after I rescued Ms. D." Angel squinted his eyes as he calculated her assets, a piece of bread between his lips. "Sherlock found the gold and jewelry belonging to the 'Apostle of Desire.' Assuming they can sell for 3,000 pounds, half of that will belong to me... The 'Eye of Wisdom' hired me to help him solve the problem with the Apostle of Desire and also promised me a reward of no less than 1,000 pounds. So, adding my 800 pounds in cash, the total is... 7,100 pounds?"
This astonishing number almost made her drop the bread in her mouth onto the table.
But unfortunately, Audrey's share is said to be paid only after her coming-of-age ceremony and the financial crisis is alleviated. Sherlock also has to find a channel to "sell the stolen goods", and the bounty of the Apostle of Desire is even more distant. In fact, all she has is a little over 800 pounds in cash in her pocket.
Angel sighed as he returned to reality from his sweet dream, quickly finished his breakfast, and flipped through today's newspaper.
Her hope of earning a gold pound lay therein.
Perhaps the turmoil over the "Apostle of Desire" had not subsided yet, and there was still no news about Mr. Isengard Stanton's "Eye of Wisdom Gathering". Mr. A, whom Angel had been thinking about, had not published his GG in the newspaper for a while, which made Angel, who was eager to sell the "Ring of Madness", a little anxious.
Fortunately, today is Monday, and there is a regular Tarot meeting in the afternoon. Maybe I can sell this magical item there.
"Then use the money from selling the Madness Ring to find Mr. Hanged Man's craftsmen and craft the remaining two Beyonder properties into new magical items... This way, we can achieve an effective positive cycle."
Thinking happily, Angel turned the newspaper to the front page and began to read today's news.
《The noble Duke was assassinated, and the real devil is wreaking havoc on the earth!》
The devil... are you talking about the "Apostle of Desire" Jason Belia?
Angel quickly read the news with a shocking title and found that the article did not mention anything about supernatural powers. Instead, it described the murderer as a crazy banker who went bankrupt due to conservative policies. This "Patrick Jason" assassinated the Conservative leader Duke Negan in anger and was then shot dead on the spot.
The terrorist organization Aurora Society publicly announced its responsibility for this!
Angel was somewhat stunned. As an extraordinary person who participated in the killing of the "Apostle of Desire" and learned the other party's true purpose from Sherlock, she naturally did not believe that Aurora would have any role in this incident. Moreover, rushing to admit to killing such an important figure was too crazy even from the perspective of the cult's way of thinking.
Of course, it could also be a cover-up by the official Beyonders. They failed to protect Duke Negan, and they couldn't put the blame on an ordinary banker, let alone speak openly about Beyonders and supernatural powers. Naturally, the evil cult organization like the Aurora Society became the best scapegoat.
However, these cult members summon evil gods and engage in human trafficking, so they probably won't mind taking the blame.
Angel shook his head and turned to the second page. He was surprised to find that the next news item was a report that the police and the military cooperated to destroy the Aurora Society base in Queens.
Queens, Aurora Club, that couldn’t be Mr. A’s residence, right?
It seems the official Beyonders have long known Mr. A's gathering location, but they've held off on actual action, hoping to fatten him up and then kill him later. Now, it's time to slaughter this scapegoat...
But this gathering place has been banned. Is it true that I can’t sell my “Ring of Madness”?
Angel closed the newspaper with a look of sorrow on his face.
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"Ms. Watson, I've found a clue about Barron, so I used these potions to contact you. I hope to report to you in person."
In Angel's newly made magic mirror, Sherman's slightly neutral face was a little blurry.
"I'll be there as soon as possible. Shall we meet at your house, or at the bar last time?"
Angel checked his pocket watch. It was not yet noon and there was still some time before the tarot meeting at 3 p.m., so he agreed to the meeting.
"It's at the Oak Bar. The previous one has been closed due to a gang brawl," Sherman said with a hesitant look on his face. After a moment, he continued, "Also, during the search for Barron, I commissioned a friend, a bounty hunter. She provided a lot of help, but..."
"But you promised a reward?"
"Yes, fifty pounds, and if anything valuable is found on Barron, she gets half."
This price is too cheap for Beyonders, but a bit expensive for ordinary people...
Angel thought about it, and seeing Sherman in the mirror looking a little uneasy, he nodded and replied:
"Hopefully she's actually worth the price."
She did not complain about the novice assassin acting on his own initiative. Appropriate flexibility was necessary in the mission, and people who could exercise subjective initiative had a higher chance of success than rigid subordinates.
As for the 50 pounds reward, she could try to claim it back from the Hanged Man who issued the commission, but she didn't take it seriously.
Now that Severia is missing, Angel urgently needs to find a new person to reimburse. The Hanged Man is obviously very concerned about the inside story of human trafficking, so he will not refuse this request.
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After several days of clear weather, Backlund finally returned to its usual smog. This could be due to the increased use of charcoal for heating as winter approached, but more likely it was the continuous emission of industrial waste gas from factories throughout the East and South districts.
"I hope that the Air Pollution Investigation Committee can solve the environmental pollution problem as soon as possible..."
After the carriage wheel was damaged by the restored "Good Luck" pistol, Angel, who was walking on foot, held up his hood and looked at the endless yellowish haze that kept spreading in the sky, sighing silently.
Entering the "Oak Bar" near Sherman's house, she quickly found the "assassin" who looked a little uneasy in the corner of the cramped but lively pub. Next to him sat a short stranger wearing a baseball cap commonly seen in the East District.
He approached quietly, and before Sherman noticed, the short stranger turned around alertly. Under the baseball cap was a slightly immature face, which made Angel almost think she was an underage girl.
But the next moment, she recognized the "bounty hunter" Sherman mentioned. She had met him once in the salon of Viscount Glint's house, and they were even members of Audrey's "Little Mystic Salon".
"Hugh Dilchar?"
Although she had already confirmed it, Angel still asked in a low voice, startling Sherman who had his back to her. Sherman turned around suddenly, and after seeing who it was, he breathed a sigh of relief and rushed to answer:
"Yes, you know her?"
"Of course I know you, Miss Irene Watson. I didn't expect Sherman to be hanging out with you now."
Unlike the deliberately disguised elegance in the salon, the "bounty hunter" at this time is quite ruffian, but it also fits the atmosphere of the tavern better.
"You're not really hanging out with me. You're just helping me find someone. You're paid for it. It's the same as your job, isn't it?"
Angel also found a small wooden stool and sat at the table, smiling and answering. Seeing Sherman's subtle winks, she guessed that he didn't want others to know that he was a Beyonder, so she quickly changed the subject:
"I heard you know the clue about Barron?"
"Of course, I've been keeping an eye on him for a while. Nothing in the East District escapes my control," Hugh picked up the large wooden cup on the table and took a sip of beer, which attracted Sherman's worried look. Then he continued, "But I have a question. I know Barron is wanted by many countries, but Rune is not one of them. Why are you looking for him?"
As they spoke, a faint sense of oppression spread around the table, originating from the short woman, making her look even more majestic and tall.
But Angel had just experienced a higher-level Beyonder ability yesterday, and was convinced that its effect was related to the difference in sequence between the two. This bounty hunter was obviously also an Beyonder of the "Arbitrator" sequence, but his sequence should not be high, only Sequence 8 at most.
No wonder Sherman felt uneasy. This wasn't just because he was worried about exposing his Beyonder identity to his friends, but also because of the effects of some Beyonder ability...
Remembering that Sherman had mentioned before that he had a "bounty hunter friend", she nodded in understanding.
"If I were you, I wouldn't casually use my abilities in front of an unknown Beyonder." Angel's smile widened, indicating that he was completely unaffected. "Besides, the person who asked me to find Barron is definitely not in Loen."
He's not even in the Northern Continent... Angel added in his mind.
"So, let's not beat around the bush and talk about how to catch this guy and the reward I'll give you."
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