Assassin's Chronicle - Chapter 152

Chapter 152
The leader was shocked and did not know what to do . The members of his calvary all raised their weapons and stared ahead, tense . Even on open fields where cavalries had the advantage, mages would do a great deal of damage to them, let alone in a town .


"Harrison!" Someone shouted . A man rode out slowly . The rider must have been around forty, and wore a shining plate without a speck of dust . His horse was beautifully groomed . However, this man carried with him the scent of blood . "Apologize right now," he commanded .
"I apologize," the man called Harrison said .
Anfey snorted but did not say anything .
"You must be the town’s mayor, Anfey," the rider said . He approached them slowly . "Let me introduce myself . Lieutenant General Kumaraghosha . "
"I don’t care if you’re a lieutenant or a general . It has nothing to do with me . I kindly ask you to leave immediately," Anfey said .
"You seem to hold a grudge against us," Kumaraghosha smiled and said . "I heard the residents of Moramatch are werewolves, dwarves, and gnomes . Where are they?"
"They refused to follow my orders, and they had to leave," Anfey said, alarmed . "You came from the south . If you keep heading north, you’ll find them . " People who were meant to do great things tended not to react strongly to humiliation or honor .
Kumaraghosha was either suppressing his anger, or Anfey’s taunts did not get to him . Either way he would be a difficult man to deal with .
"Those creatures had claimed Moramatch for years . It is impressive you can tame them this fast . "
"I am just a normal citizen . I am no match for someone like you, lieutenant . " Anfey’s attitude softened . Kumaraghosha was playing nice, and was complimenting him . If he keep his attitude, it would appear suspicious .
"When I was your age, I was only a foot soldier . " Kumaraghosha’s gaze swept across the guards and landed on Suzanna . "You are still young, but you are the leader of a powerful mercenary group and the mayor of a town . You have a bright future ahead of you . I am nothing in comparison . "
"You are too kind, sir," Anfey said . His expression was prideful, but his tone was mellow . "What are you doing here, sir? Would you like to come inside for a drink or two and talk?"
"No, no . I will spare you that trouble . " Kumaraghosha said and waved his hand . "I heard you have a lot of boarbeasts in the town?"
"We have some . "
"I would like to purchase those boarbeasts . "
Anfey frowned . He did not understand why Kumaraghosha would want to buy boarbeasts .
"I am willing to pay double for them . "
"Hui Wei!" Anfey called after a moment of hesitation .
"Yes?" Hui Wei hurried over .
"Check how many boarbeasts we have in the city . "
"Yes, sir," Hui Wei replied loudly .
Anfey turned back to Kumaraghosha and asked, "Sir, why do you want so many boarbeasts, if you don't mind me asking?"
"I cannot tell you that . Military confidentiality . I hope you understand," Kumaraghosha apologized .
"Ah, I apologize for asking a such a question," Anfey said . "Moramatch isn’t the largest town around . Why did you pick this town?"
"I encountered a few of your men, and they led me here . There they are . "
Vonmerge walked over with Black Eleven . Black Eleven looked very dangerous with the scars on his face, and did not look like a businessman . However, he looked like a bodyguard standing next to Vonmerge and was not out of place .


"My lord," Vonmerge called as he walked over to join Anfey . He leaned over and whispered something into Anfey’s ear . Anfey widened his eyes and nodded, then frowned and seemed to be in deep thought .
"Are there any other questions?" Kumaraghosha asked .
"No, no," Anfey replied, shaking his head .
"Sir!" Hui Wei appeared and jogged over to Anfey . "We still have three hundred and twenty-seven boarbeasts . "

"You heard him, lieutenant . We keep twenty-seven for ourselves . Three hundred gold coins for three hundred boarbeasts . How about that?" Anfey said slowly .
"Isn’t three hundred a bit ridiculous?" Kumaraghosha asked .
"Ridiculous? Not at all, lieutenant! Compared to your future, this price is low . " Anfey smiled and shrugged .
"You sure know how to do business," Kumaraghosha said, smiling .
"Do we have a deal, lieutenant?"
"Alright . I’ll take all three hundred and twenty-seven of them . "
"Lieutenant, I have people working for me as well . We need to change up our diet once in awhile . What are we supposed to eat if you take all of them?"
"We’re all friends, here, sir . Just pretend you gave me some gift . " Kumaraghosha grinned . "Three hundred coins is a high price for boarbeasts . If I had any other choice, I would not take this . "
Anfey smiled . He knew well what Kumaraghosha meant . If it wasn’t because of the war, the lieutenant would not have agreed to this price .


"You know, three hundred gold coins is enough for a thousand boarbeasts elsewhere . "
"You can’t just say that . I have to pay my men as well," Anfey said . He looked as if he was the one at a disadvantage .
"You don’t look like someone who haggles over every penny, sir!" Kumaraghosha said . "Let’s just say I owe you a favor . "
"Alright," Anfey said with a sigh . "Three hundred coins . What can I say? I like making friends . "
"If you’re willing to treat me as a friend, I have a favor to ask of you . "
"What it is, lieutenant?"
Kumaraghosha’s eyes narrowed . "You see, we are a little tight ourselves, financially . If I can write you a rain check…"
"No, no way . " Anfey’s expression changed dramatically and he refused the offer angrily . Whenever he was playing a role, he would try to completely immerse himself in that character, sometimes he would even forget himself and what he was trying to achieve . Before Kumaraghosha could even finish, Anfey had already reacted . For a mercenary leader or a mayor, his reaction was completely natural .
"You can ask around about me, sir," Kumaraghosha said . "I am known to keep my promises . "
"No . No way . Not ever," Anfey refused again .
"There’s no room for negotiation?" Kumaraghosha asked, his eyes narrowing dangerously .
"Only fools would negotiate!" Anfey snapped back . He grabbed Vonmerge’s shirt and barked, "Did you sell him those boarbests? Did he pay? Tell me!"
"He did," Vonmerge said nervously .
Anfey snorted and pushed Vonmerge away . "Alright . You can go now . "
Kumaraghosha watched Anfey coldly, and Anfey stared right back fearlessly . After a few minutes, Kumaraghosha relaxed and said, "Alright . I will trade with you using crystals . " He opened his palm and revealed three magic crystals . One of them was burning red and very clear, and was obviously a high tier magic crystal . The other two were of lesser quality, but still very rare .
Anfey stopped . He took the crystals and looked at them closely . He then called out loudly, "Hagan! Get over here!"
Hagan jumped and jogged over . He took the crystals, inspected them closely, then whispered something to Anfey . "These are only worth two hundred coins," Anfey announced .
"Don’t be too greedy," Kumaraghosha said quietly .
"It’s only two hundred gold coins . If you want, we can make a deal . If not, then you should be on your way . "
Kumaraghosha looked at him, then he found another crystal and tossed it at Anfey .
It was a deep blue ice magic crystal . As soon as Anfey grabbed it, he felt his fingers going numb . Hagan’s eyes shone .
"Deal!" Anfey said, grinning . Anyone could tell it was a top tier crystal . "Hui Wei, gather the boarbeasts for the lieutenant . "
"Lieutenant," Harrison walked over and said quietly, "do you think this may be a trap?"
"If it is a trap, they wouldn’t try to challenge my patience . It’s just a greedy youth," Kumaraghosha said slowly .
"But…trading a top tier crystal for boarbeasts? That is such an unfair deal!" Harrison said angrily .
"It is what it is," Kumaraghosha said, smiling . "It’s nothing unheard of . "