Chapter 209 Meet Mr. Azik again
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Seeing Dophis's ability just now, Hobert was sure that he was a Sequence 5 "Gatekeeper."
He was also a little puzzled. Did Christian have such great charm that she could make a Sequence 5 willing to disguise himself as her male servant? Or was there some unknown secret in it?
Hobert simply stopped thinking about this question and began to describe the mission to assassinate Bakerland.
After listening, Dophis was silent for a few seconds before asking, "Is this assassination mission important to you?"
Hobert told the truth, "It concerns the life and death of a friend of mine."
Dophis was silent for a few more seconds, then asked, "How much is the other party planning to pay?"
"10,000 pounds."
Dophis said in a voice that was impossible to discern whether he was happy or angry, "Slightly less."
Then he said, "I'll take on this commission, but I have an additional condition."
"Speak."
Dophis said, "Help me find clues to the Sequence 4 'Undying' characteristics, or the main materials, of the 'Death' pathway. If the clues are true, I will let you choose a mystical item from my body, or settle it with gold pounds."
Hobert was stunned, and the idea of "Strongest Male Servant" appeared in his mind. Christian's personal male servant was preparing to be promoted to a demigod. How terrifying.
Hobert cleared his throat and said, "No problem."
He remembered that there seemed to be a demigod from the Numinous Episcopate's Artificial Death faction in Backlund. He forgot the specific name, but Hobert remembered that he was a merchant on the surface, and seemed to be running a clothing factory.
To Hobert, that was a walking "Undying". However, that demigod was a byproduct of the artificial death plan. He wondered if taking his characteristic as a potion would be contaminated by the artificial death?
Then Dophis began to ask for some detailed information about the mission: "Do you have more detailed information about the Sequence 5 assistant next to Bakerland?"
"He is a Sequence 5 'Marionettist' of the 'Seer' pathway. As far as I know, he has been busy competing for a valuable piece of information these past few days and is rarely by Bakerland's side."
"Can it be confirmed that Bakerland is a 'Conspirer' of the 'Hunter' pathway?"
"It can be confirmed."
"..."
After asking a few questions, Dophis said, "I will observe Bakerland for two days first, and then act in at most three or four days."
Hobert nodded: "No problem."
Dophis was not a talkative person. After the mission was explained, the two really had nothing to talk about.
So Hobert talked like he was doing a stand-up comedy for a while, then got up to say goodbye.
Leaving the tent, Hobert went to bid farewell to Jacob, who enthusiastically sent him out.
In the dim light, Hobert saw something hanging in the center of the camp, so he asked about it.
Jacob said, "Those are wild rabbits that Mr. Dophis caught from the ruins. Hanging them there is to attract the wild rabbits' companions to come and rescue them."
Hobert was stunned: "This is the first time I've heard that wild rabbits will rescue their companions?"
"These rabbits are very intelligent." Jacob said, "And they are very large. As long as you look at them, your spirit body is very likely to be injured."
He whispered, "Mr. Dophis said that these wild rabbits have been contaminated by the sealed items underground. They are actually monsters now, but there are no signs of them being out of control."
Hobert nodded, and looked at the wild rabbits hanging there, but it was too dark to see clearly.
Then he belatedly realized that Dophis hadn't even mentioned this to me just now. Uh, how much does he hate socializing and chatting!
The carriage that brought Hobert was still waiting outside the camp. It didn't matter to the coachman to wait a while, after all, it was charged by the hour.
On the way back to Backlund, Hobert began to recall information about the Backlund Artificial Death faction's demigod. At this moment, there was a sudden neighing of horses in front, and the coachman seemed to have spent a lot of effort to control the carriage.
Then he heard the coachman's scolding: "You, this gentleman, although this is the suburbs, you can't suddenly rush into the middle of the road!"
"Sorry, I was just, just distracted."
Hobert in the carriage was stunned. It was Mr. Azik's voice.
He opened the car door and looked forward: "Mr. Azik, it's really you! It's already dark, let me give you a ride!"
"I didn't expect to meet you here again." Azik smiled slightly: "No need, I want to walk by myself."
The coachman saw that Azik's attire didn't look like someone who lived in the countryside, so he said, "This gentleman, believe me, if you walk back to Backlund, you will have to walk until the second half of the night."
Hobert thought: That won't happen, it's estimated that he'll be back in a minute or two.
Then Hobert seemed to think of something: "Mr. Azik, let's go together, we've met again, don't you think it's a bit of a coincidence?"
Azik took a deep look at Hobert and nodded slightly to get into the carriage.
The carriage started moving again.
In the carriage, Hobert smiled slightly: "Mr. Azik, you should be able to see that I am a person with magical abilities, and I can also feel your uniqueness."
Azik nodded slowly: "You are right."
"As I said just now, according to some knowledge I know, if two people always meet by chance, it must mean something. Maybe you can give me some help, maybe I can provide you with some clues."
Azik frowned: "What can I help you with? Or what clues can you provide for me?"
Hobert spread his hands: "I don't know either, this is only our third meeting after all."
He smiled helplessly: "Fate is always unpredictable, maybe we will know after a while why we always meet these days."
This was Hobert's sincere thought. The two were Beyonders of different pathways, and they shouldn't meet frequently due to the "Law of Beyonder Characteristic Convergence."
There must be some other reason that makes them meet frequently, but even Azik has not noticed that reason, let alone Hobert, a Sequence 7.
Hobert said, "I think it is necessary for us to exchange contact addresses, so that we can find each other in a short time if there is an emergency."
Azik smiled slightly: "You seem to know a lot."
Then he said, "Yes, if there is an emergency, you can write a letter and put it in the mailbox at 16 Wanbo Avenue, Hillston Borough."
Hobert took out a pen and paper to write down the address, and wrote down the address of the law firm and gave it to Azik.
After chatting for a few words, Azik got out of the car and left. The coachman wanted to persuade him again, but Hobert had to tell the coachman that this gentleman lived nearby.
The coachman saw that the surrounding area was full of desolate mountains and ridges, and couldn't help but shiver.
It was already past eight o'clock in the evening when I returned to Backlund.
Arriving at the Hall Earl's mansion in the Empress Borough, Hobert got out of the car and soon saw Susie who was taking a walk.
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