Chapter 503 Unexpected Encounter
After Vicente left the Hogan estate, the patriarch kept looking in the young man's direction, puzzled.
'He didn't ask for anything, even though my family is considered one of the richest in the area.' Thought the patriarch.
Even though the Hogan family was a house of soldiers, i.e., direct subordinates of the king, they had a long history in the army, which had earned them many privileges and resources over the years.
Because of their history, the Hogan family of Saltstar City was as wealthy as some Count families, even though they had no noble title or territory to exploit!
'That young man is definitely strong or prosperous. I'd better investigate him further to know how to deal with him next time.' He looked at his butler at the entrance of his house and went back inside.
"Investigate that young man. I want to know who he is and if he's worth bringing into the family. After the deaths of Christopher and Arthur, he may be our hope for continuing the family line." The patriarch said, while the middle-aged butler, a Low-level Mage, looked at him meaningfully, understanding what these words meant.
"Patriarch, don't tell me you want to..."
"That is up to him. But in our current circumstances, nothing is impossible. Do as I say and come back with information as soon as possible."
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After leaving the Hogan residence, Vicente had one less weight on his shoulders, having told his mother's family of her death and having learned the last location of his maternal grandmother.
He didn't mind possibly meeting the Hogan patriarch again in the future. As much as he didn't want to have anything to do with that person, any kind of contact could be beneficial for a merchant like him.
At the very least, he could maintain the facade of his business better if he were a more successful merchant. That alone would be enough for him to consider meeting that man again and even doing business with him.Ñøv€lRapture marked the initial hosting of this chapter on Ñôv€lß¡n.
Of course, that would depend on the patriarch himself since Vicente wouldn't try to do business with the father of two of his victims.
Vicente had acted against Christopher and Arthur to protect himself from people who wanted the worst for him. But that didn't change the fact that he had murdered the two sons of the Hogan patriarch.
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