Chapter 26: Bounty Hunter License
Chapter 26: Bounty Hunter License
Rayn wasn't particularly interested in Hamilton's invitation. Although the Night Watch was a "civil servant" position within the official Imperial organization, it wasn't necessary! With Miss Claire's high regard for him, Rayn could currently establish a solid foundation at the Habsburg Estate.
Seemingly understanding Rayn's thoughts, Hamilton took out a small gray bag from the drawer and tossed it to Rayn.
"Clink!"
"This is the bounty. Five coins for Scarface, ten for Blackbeard, for a total of fifteen Imperial gold coins."
"Thank you!"
Rayn quickly took the bag, feeling exceptionally delighted.
He hadn't expected that even though he didn't accept Hamilton's offer, the other party didn't deduct or hold back on the bounty.
"Haha, good lad! However, the internal power struggle among the children of Count Habsburg is fierce. Even if you join the Estate, it might not be a good thing. The Count's two sons are vying for power, but the youngest daughter is exceptionally talented in knighthood. I heard she became a full-fledged knight two years ago and is greatly favored by the old Count!"
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"Moreover, the eldest son of the Habsburg family, Alonso, has unclear ties with the Wilderness Brotherhood. So, Rayn, as a talented individual, joining the Night Watch and serving the Empire is the best choice for you!"
Due to the incident occurring at night with dim lighting, Hamilton didn't notice Rayn's changes immediately.
Rayn took the parchment and immediately flipped through the ledger, but the more he read, the more serious his expression became. The ledger indicated that the Jackal Gang had several hundred members, and they specialized in despicable activities like theft, extortion, and occasionally trafficking women and children.
However, this joy only lasted for a few seconds before it was quickly dispelled by Hamilton's next words.
Rayn suddenly realized something.
Internal power struggle?
"You've been undergoing servant training at the Habsburg Estate recently, which means a knight there must have taught you the Breath Technique. So, was it Sir Royde, the Estate's steward, or Sir Peres, the swordsmanship instructor?"
After all, some things were easy to verify.
The Jackal Gang quickly rose to prominence among the gangs in Master County due to the Jackals' exceptional combat abilities, and they were even rumored to have connections with a certain noble in the city.
Hamilton's eyes revealed a hint of appreciation, knowing that even at his age, he might not have been as calm as Rayn in facing this situation.
Was it Miss Claire and her brothers? Or a family feud? No wonder Miss Claire had asked him to keep her teaching of the Breath Technique a secret and warned that revealing it might not be good for her.
The information Hamilton had just shared was "high-level" news that Rayn had never come across, but he believed Hamilton wouldn't deceive him in this regard.
"Because I promised them to keep this secret!"
Facing such a gang with no bottom line, Rayn knew that even if he wasn't afraid, his family couldn't afford to provoke them.
"If you join the Night Watch, I'll have a reason to reallocate the already strained personnel and focus on your area, ensuring the safety of you and your family. The Night Watch will be your solid support against the Jackal Gang's threats!"
Especially the gang leader, nicknamed "Dog King," Cole, who, a few years ago, had tamed a mutated Jackal Queen the size of a wild boar and later equipped the gang's core members with a litter of Jackal pups.
Hamilton waved his hand, clearly not concerned about whether Rayn spoke or not, but instead revealed a big secret to him.
After a few seconds of silence, Rayn calmly looked at Hamilton and said, "Since Rayn has already gained the appreciation of the upper echelons of the Habsburg Estate and has cultivated a Breath Technique, my original idea of having Rayn pretend to be an orphan to infiltrate the enemy's den is no longer suitable."
Hamilton's words stirred Rayn's heart!
"Just now, the ledger I was looking at was about Blackbeard," Hamilton said, handing the ledger in his hand to Rayn as he spoke.
Hamilton didn't seem to mind, but instead, he appeared deep in thought, muttering to himself, "I wonder if Rayn has already..."
Hamilton's eyes burned with intensity as he stared at Rayn, trying to discern something from his expression.
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Hamilton continued, "I was thinking..."
Just as he was about to speak his mind, suddenly, Hamilton's eyes lit up as he looked at Rayn! He suddenly realized that Rayn, sitting across from him, had changed significantly since their last meeting.
This startled Rayn! How did you figure that out? However, Rayn remained silent, maintaining a smile and calmly observing Hamilton.
Rayn's impression of Hamilton improved greatly at this moment.
"Rayn, have you cultivated the Knight Breath Technique?" Hamilton blurted out.
"Rayn, I must remind you that Scarface doesn't have much of a background, but this Blackbeard has an older brother who is the leader of the Jackal Gang in Master County. He's very powerful."
"I'm sorry, Sir Hamilton, but I cannot tell you who taught me the Breath Technique."
This made Rayn's impression of Hamilton improve significantly.
"As far as I know, Blackbeard and his brother have always had a good relationship. This time, he's working alone to make some extra money. If his brother finds out that you killed his younger brother, he will definitely seek revenge."
"Sir Hamilton, I believe you have a solution since you brought up this matter," Rayn said.
Hamilton slowly stood up, his bright eyes fixed on Rayn's eyes as he spoke.
Rayn realized that he could only rely on the sheriff in front of him to resolve this dilemma, which was also the reason why the other party showed him the ledger.
It was daytime, and after carefully examining Rayn, Hamilton discovered that his eyes were bright and his breathing was steady and powerful, resembling Hamilton's own state when he had just begun cultivating the Breath Technique in his youth!
Seeing Rayn still hesitating, Hamilton added, "Rayn, cultivating a Breath Technique incurs significant expenses in various aspects! You've completed two wanted tasks, and the reward exceeds ten imperial gold coins, meeting the minimum requirement to apply for an Imperial Bounty Hunter License."
Rayn deeply agreed with Hamilton's words, knowing that cultivating a Breath Technique required substantial investment.
If it weren't for Miss Clara providing him with rampaging bear meat and the secret medicine for the Mammoth Breath Technique—black camphor, his progress would not have been so rapid.
However, Rayn was puzzled about the Imperial Bounty Hunter License.
Shouldn't anyone be able to kill wanted criminals and receive bounties?
(End of Chapter)
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