Lord of Mysteries 2: Circle of Inevitability

Chapter 599 If You Have “Power,” Use It

599 If You Have “Power,” Use It

Lumian didn’t hurry Lugano. He preferred to observe the Doctor’s decision-

making.

After a pause, Lugano gathered his courage and inquired, “Will you be bringing Ludwig along in the future?”

“Of course,” Lumian replied, glancing sideways at Ludwig, who was devouring a roasted octopus.

Had he not received the 0-01 information from the Church of Knowledge, he wouldn’t have considered keeping such a child around. However, Ludwig had proven his usefulness.

In the future, he might serve as another Loki trap.

Lugano swallowed and offered, “I can assist you in caring for Ludwig, so you won’t need to factor him in when dealing with matters—unlike how you could simply leave whenever you pleased in the past.”

As anticipated… Lumian wasn’t taken aback by Lugano’s proposal.

He raised his chin slightly and inquired, “Reason?”

Lugano smiled sheepishly and explained, “During this journey, I’ve witnessed much and faced attacks. It made me realize that Sequence 8s are still insignificant in the mysticism world. They’re ill-equipped to handle risks. Yes, if I return to Trier and discreetly wield my Doctor powers, I’ll undoubtedly attain middle-class status. It’s not inconceivable to ascend to high society, but I fear that garnering too much fame will draw the attention of official Beyonders. Trier isn’t as lenient as Port Santa, which is more accommodating to wild Beyonders.

“Furthermore, those dangerous Beyonders are always lurking around us. I refuse to be defenseless the next time I’m targeted.”

“If you refrain from participating in mysticism gatherings and solely run a clinic as a doctor, you wouldn’t be entangled in dangerous affairs. You could easily handle ordinary thieves and bandits,” Lumian countered nonchalantly.

Lugano shook his head.

“The Beyonder who left me his relics, enabling me to become a Planter, once warned me that once I enter the mysticism world, escape is impossible. Beyonder incidents will always surround us. If I’m fortunate, I might survive until natural death, but if I’m unlucky, I’ll end up like him.

“At first, I didn’t fully believe it, but the events of the past six months have increasingly convinced me of its truth. I did nothing, yet Rue Anarchie collapsed, and a peculiar tree sprouted. Before you hired me, I dreamed of becoming a figure in a painting, unable to return to reality. Upon waking up, I found myself wanted. This time, all I did was care for Ludwig, staying clear of any involvement, yet I was still senselessly attacked…”

Mm… Lumian’s expression grew more peculiar as he listened.

I seem to be the common denominator in all your tales…

Yet, you persist in following me…

Is this another instance of Beyonders encountering mysticism incidents? You didn’t encounter those incidents, but me…

Lugano continued,”I’ve also witnessed Beyonder powers like teleportation and tsunamis. Being just a Sequence 8 no longer satisfies me. I believe I’ll find more opportunities by following you.”

Lumian gazed at Lugano, unsure if someone had influenced him to insist on following or if Ludwig had somehow “tamed” him to be his “nanny.”

Initially, Lumian thought Lugano, as a Beyonder of the Planter pathway, had ties to the Church of Earth Mother. However, despite paying close attention, he hadn’t observed any additional communication between his guide and the Fertility Order or the Church of Earth Mother’s clergyman. Furthermore, Lugano seemed like a stranger.

Seeing Lumian stay silent, Lugano smiled ingratiatingly and proposed, “I have a gift for languages. I can self-learn Dutanese from the Southern Continent. As long as you pay me 300 verl d’or a month and promise me a share of the spoils, I can continue to be your guide, private doctor, child caregiver, and be half a fighter.”

“Sure.” Lumian handed over a total of 10,000 verl d’or. “This is the final 5,000 verl d’or from before. Additionally, you were attacked. As per our agreement, I’ll pay you an extra 5,000 verl d’or, making it a total of 10,000.”

Lugano gladly accepted the payment and began packing.

Lumian seized the moment to count his cash, confirming he still possessed 1,000 verl d’or in gold, 76,000 verl d’or in gold coins, along with other coins, banknotes, and the remaining 2,000 gold risot yet to be spent.

As long as he refrained from acquiring Beyonder characteristics, potion formulas, mystical items, or high-end mysticism knowledge, the money he carried could sustain him for a considerable time.