章 772: Dark horse

Khan's question left the two men speechless, but their facial expressions provided enough answers. Their auras also told a complete story, and the fear that invaded them spoke about their cluelessness.

The presence of mana in the Slums couldn't come as a surprise to Khan anymore. Those environments were a cradle for illegal activities, often sanctioned by prominent parties inside the Global Army, so Khan had half-expected someone to step forward to meet him.

The explanation behind that feeling was simple. Khan's new status would make approaching him in official environments impossible. Requesting meetings in the Harbor or other relevant places would only attract unwanted attention. Instead, the Slums could provide some privacy and leeway, at least temporarily.