When Lachlan took down the Bloody Butcher, Eduard was shocked. And when he also took out Sagi Fujino, Eduard was even more stunned. Now, with yet another master taken down by this young man, Eduard couldn't help but feel that there was something mysterious about him.
He dared to speculate about just how powerful Lachlan really was.
"Mr. Willis," Eduard couldn't resist asking. "What level of martial artist are you?"
Lachlan hesitated for a moment before shaking his head and saying, "I'm not sure."
All he knew was that he had just broken through to the Uppecia realm. As for what level that corresponded to for someone like Eduard, Lachlan had no idea.
"Well... okay then," said an embarrassed Eduard who assumed that Lachlan didn't want to reveal his true strength and didn't press any further.
But in the next second, this leader's tone changed as he said, "I wanted to tell you that these ninja you killed were tasked with kidnapping Tiffany and holding her hostage so they could negotiate with me in exchange for Conor! Even Sagi Fujino from last time wanted Scarlet as leverage against me!"
"Mr. Willis," continued a grateful Eduard. "You've done me a huge favor twice now! I don't know how I can thank you enough."
"Conor?" raised an eyebrow Lachlan as he thought back to when Scarlet first brought Conor around while wearing Skiola's unique clothes.
But then he shrugged and said, "No need to thank me. It just happened at the right time! Besides... anyone who dares act recklessly in Priocia will be punished by everyone! You don't have to explain all of this secrecy stuff."
Eduard laughed heartily, "If you're interested in developing your career within our military ranks…what's a little bit of secrecy? So…are you interested?"
Lachlan shook his head, "Not really interested at the moment."
If it were several years ago when someone offered him such an opportunity like this one presented by Eduard today - full of passion and ready-to-serve-the-country spirit - Lachlan would have joined without hesitation. However now…he had a wife and daughter which made things less realistic...
"Okay then," sighed Eduard disappointedly before continuing on, "However…I do have one more request if I may be so bold…"
Hearing this request made by Eduard caused Lachlan smile knowingly without saying anything else.
Eduard let out a sigh and his face turned red with embarrassment. He thought about his attitude and reaction when Lachlan asked for his help in promoting Lowe's Golden Wound Medicine in the military.
This made Eduard feel a little ashamed.
"Mr. Harris, if it's personal, then forget it! If it's not your own personal matter, you can tell me and I can help," said Lachlan calmly.
Eduard forced a bitter smile, feeling the distance between himself and Lachlan. He knew that Lachlan didn't want to talk about any personal relationships with him anymore.
"It's not personal! It's about Conor. He is currently being held captive in the Edoland Security Prison."
"As far as I know, Edoland Biological Research Institute has made breakthroughs in genetic research recently. I cannot disclose any specific research results due to confidentiality reasons."
"But we suspect that Conor has some relevant information because he used to work there before. That's why Sagi Fujino and Miyasaki Kojiro have appeared at Edoland several times trying to rescue him."
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Daddy the Miracle Medic (Lachlan and Miranda)