Gehrman Sparrow… Dorian felt a vein pulse in his forehead; his hands clenched involuntarily, and his body inexplicably tensed.
He was in Pritz Harbor, and whether consciously or not, he was more familiar with the various rumors from the sea than the Backlund citizens who relied on newspapers for information.
In recent months, he had heard about Gehrman Sparrow from various sources—starting with the killing of "Steel" Maiviti, then severely wounding "Disease General" Tracy, and successfully hunting "Blood Admiral" Senor. Each story carried a touch of madness.
Had he left the sea and come to Backlund? And without shedding his mad traits! Dorian concealed the fear and wariness that instinctively rose within him, looked at his student, and said in a deep voice:
"From now on, have little to do with this bounty hunter.
He will cause a huge incident sooner or later, and it won't be long."
The teacher is indeed experienced and sharp—he saw through Mr. "World"'s essence at a glance… Unfortunately, I'm already a member of the Tarot Club and can't avoid contact… Fors adjusted her state and nodded sincerely:
"Yes, teacher."
Dorian calmed his emotions and took a deep look at his former student, now his enemy, Louis Wien.
But this "Traveler" could no longer speak; not even a trace of spirituality remained.
After a few seconds of silence, Dorian leaned back slightly and looked at Fors:
"Did you say you paid 10,000 pounds as the bounty?"
He wasn't clear about Fors's financial situation; he only knew that this student was a best-selling novelist and should have a fair amount of royalties. Besides, the few Beyonder circles she moved in seemed decent and always involved high-reward transactions, so saving up 10,000 pounds in savings was not too shocking or unacceptable.
Fors shifted her body slightly guiltily and said:
"Is the premium too high?"
She deliberately used this rhetorical question to cover up the fact she had falsely reported the price, making herself seem inexperienced in such matters.
Dorian shook his head:
"No, it's too cheap.
So cheap that I can't help suspecting Gehrman Sparrow has other motives."
As a member of the repeatedly struck Abraham family, he always maintained a high level of vigilance.
In the jargon of various clubs and gatherings, this is called a membership price… Fors muttered inwardly, then "frankly" said:
"There are other agreements, including that all items on Louis Wien belong to him, and I need to provide some effective help. Also, I promised that if he needs cash urgently later, I will compensate about 3,000 pounds more."
"That's barely reasonable." Dorian nodded slightly. "Normally, assassinating Louis Wien, who has the support of the Aurora Order, would cost at least 30,000 pounds. Hmm, if there are other circumstances, the price would be even higher."
Mr. "World" used a demigod-level ability from the "Leymano Travel Notes" at the time… That must have been an additional situation… A saint of the Aurora Order? Fors, well-versed in the Tarot Club, was not unfamiliar with the Aurora Order's structure, and she frowned without concealment:
"Looking at it like that, it is indeed a bit abnormal. Maybe he needs money urgently?"
Dorian thought for a moment and said:
"Perhaps he just cares more about Louis Wien's Beyonder characteristic. For Beyonders of other pathways, this can be made into quite useful magical items, as long as he can find a suitable 'Artificer'…"
Dorian paused for two seconds and added:
"No need to be too concerned; just stay away from him afterward.
Maybe he had his eyes on Louis Wien long ago and used the information you provided to act, and this way he got extra income beyond his budget."
Dorian didn't continue this topic; instead, he took out a fist‑sized pure crystal ball from his clothing pocket:
"It's made of Star Crystal, and it can effectively improve your astrology."
As light shone through the window, the crystal ball shimmered with brilliant "waves."
Before Fors could refuse, Dorian chuckled:
"Louis Wien is my enemy; the reward for eliminating him should be paid by me. I don't have that much cash at the moment, so I can only use some items to offset it."
"No, not needed…" Fors shook her head, half sincerely and half against her will.
Sincerely, when she planned to eliminate Louis Wien, she simply wanted to help her teacher get revenge and hadn't considered possible subsequent rewards. Against her will, she couldn't refuse.
Dorian's expression turned serious:
"Do you want me to feel guilty and uneasy?
Don't worry; your teacher still has some assets."
Fors nodded accordingly:
"Alright."
Dorian smiled again:
"Also, I brought you the potion formula for 'Recordist'. You can digest the 'Astrologer' potion while gathering the corresponding materials. Hehe, I'll give you one of the main materials, the Brain of Asman; the rest will be up to you."
Asman is a monster that only exists in ancient legends, shaped like an unprotected human brain large enough to fill a room. It can not only create terrifying illusions but also cause those who attack it to die from their own attacks.