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    Stanley seemed to expect the shock on Frank''s face. He shed a pained smile as he exined, "I won''t lie to you I''ve actually been kept under house arrest all this time. My authority as mayor of Zamri is virtually nonexistent, as I don''t have any military authority.


    "That was how Geon Kramer, themissioner, took my wife and daughter hostage."


    Pausing, Stanley took out a masterfully crafted dagger and passed it to Frank. "I sought you out not merely for the sake of self-preservation, but I also intend to forge an alliance with you and pacify the political unrest in Zamri.


    "This dagger will serve as a token of my trust in turn-many of my confidants have beenpelled into submission by Geon''s authority, but they will understand if they are shown the dagger. Take it if you believe me, or throw it away if you don''t."


    Despite Stanley''s borate speech, Frank''s skepticism remained, though he could not say it out loud.


    Instead, Frank asked, "So, you''re asking me to eliminate themissioner-but what good would it do me? And to be frank, assassinating amissioner is a big deal. If I really do it, and someone starts asking questions afterward..."


    Stanley did not appear annoyed by Frank''s question, even exining quietly, "Sources have informed me that Lanecorp''s health and safety department is growing in strength under your leadership within Zamri. That in turn threatens Geon''s control over the city, and he would definitely move against you soon enough.


    "I''m sure a government faction''s effort in marginalizing Lanecorp would be bad news. But if you help me eliminate Geon and aid me in restoring my authority over the city, I definitely won''t forget your help. Moreover, I''m your aplice, so I''d be held responsible if you get caught anyway."


    And with those words, he waved Frank off, gesturing for him to leave without giving him time to think about his response.


    Frank remained utterly confused as he was suddenly being shown the door, but he had no choice other than leaving with numerous questions stuck in his mind.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org.


    As soon as he stepped out, Madfist approached him, asking, "So, what did the mayor say?"


    "He asked me to assassinate the Zamrimissioner," Frank replied bluntly, as he had always been candid when it came to his confidants.


    Madfist''s eyes widened, as he did not expect such a request from the mayor either.


    "What?! Well, that''s quite


    something..." he murmured to


    himself as he mused to himself.


    "Assassinating a government official, and themissioner at that..."


    "Wait..."


    Frank looked at him sideways. "You don''t know why the mayor was asking for me in the first ce?"


    "Of course not."


    Madfist snorted, rolling his eyes at Frank. "The kid contacted me through one of my special channels. I don''t even have any idea how he essed it, let alone know what he''s nning."


    Frank nced at him sideways in curiosity. "And by special channel, you mean..."


    Madfist paused but soon waved him off. "It''s just some unofficial means. You have no use for it at the moment I''ll tell you about it when you do."


    It was clearly a secret buried in the old man''s past.


    Since Madfist was not telling, Frank was not interested in prying either.


    Instead, he asked, "Well, do you think we can believe the mayor?"


    "I don''t know."


    Madfist shrugged, washing his hands off the subject on the spot. "I''m just in charge of making introductions and have no idea about anything else. It''s up to you if yott believe him or not."


    Frank was left speechless by Madfist''s utter irresponsibility.


    Still, as he thought about his options along the way back to the city, he decided not to dump the token that the mayor had passed to his care.


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