บท 201: Negotiations with Dark Fang

Rhode remained calm as he assessed the masked killer in front of him with a stoic expression.

"Mr. Shawn, I'm not a curious person." Rhode shook his head, "But even so, I need to ask you this question — since you are willing to pay such a big price, why not do it yourself?"

Shawn paused for a while; then he answered with resent in his voice, "… Because I'm unable to get near him."

"Magic is a very troublesome thing. I think you of all people should understand this point, considering that you have a mage in your group. Carody is terrified of my revenge, so he acquired a unique magical item which would alert him to my presence once I get near him. It's not as though I hadn't tried, but I failed every single time. So…"

"So you hope I could do it for you."