They all call me Great Master-Chapter 241 - 238: Barny’s Selina

When Arthur announced his long journey, his friend Scott rushed to No. 2 Cork Street.

The young journalist, not seen for several days, had disheveled hair and bloodshot eyes, even staggering a bit as he walked.

"Scott, are you sure you are okay?"

Arthur looked at his friend, concern evident on his face.

"I’m fine, Arthur!"

Don’t worry!

Now, I’m better than I’ve ever been!"

Scott emphasized repeatedly, but such emphasis only made the young journalist appear even more exhausted, as if his brain had slowed down.

Malz came over and put an arm around Scott’s shoulders, looking at Arthur.

"It’s all right, everything will be fine—I have a feeling your journey will grant me and Scott a long vacation.

No shootings, no poisonings, no explosions, and no strange homicides!

The whole of South Los will return to its former peace!

After all, our ’Grim Reaper and the Child of Calamity’ will be far from South Los!"

The old sheriff said earnestly.

Arthur, of course, knew the old sheriff was joking, but his serious demeanor always made him think it was true.

"Okay, Malz, I’ve appreciated your sense of humor!

But remember, next time you joke, try not to be so serious, it impacts the effect!"

Speaking thus, Arthur motioned to Simon beside him to load five pots of fresh mint leaves and catnip onto the carriage—As a Special Consultant for the Shire District Police Station with the privileges of a first-class officer, Lord Arthur Kredos certainly wouldn’t embark on the journey alone.

According to the rules and regulations of the Shire District Police Station, a first-class officer on official travel could not only use the police station’s coach but also bring along one officer (trainee) and two to three patrol officers, with all expenses fully reimbursed; additionally, depending on the duration of the trip, there would be extra allowances.

With such benefits, Arthur certainly wouldn’t refuse.

He was merely traveling, not going on a pilgrimage.

Thus, he immediately chose Simon, Hunter, and Newt for companionship.

Simon was diligent, hardworking, and attentive.

Though Hunter and Newt were full of faults, their presence was sometimes even more useful than Simon’s when traveling.

As for strength?

Arthur knew very well that should anything happen on this trip, even bringing along the strongest from the station like Dico, Andy, and Looney would be useless.

Everything still depended on him.

Thus, the ’Blood Descendant’ was ready to spring into action.

As long as there was gold, this ’Blood Descendant’ was the best bodyguard!

Fortunately, Arthur was not short of gold lately.

Harris’s 400 gold bars were enough to make Arthur feel safe.

As for Bernice’s compensation?

The money was ’Open and Aboveboard’ and free from scrutiny, so Arthur planned to use it to ’buy a haunted house in South Los,’ which would save him a great deal of trouble.

Thinking about the potential issues he might face during the trip, Arthur approached Merlin, who was peering around curiously.

"I have a task for you, Merlin."

"I am at your service!"

The child from Dar Alley immediately responded joyfully.

"I am going on a long trip. If it’s fast, it will take 10 days, if slow, up to 20 days—during this time I need you to help me water the catnip and cat grass in the courtyard and clean up; if someone visits, inform them of my journey.

How does a daily wage of 5 Zeroes sound?"

"Yes, Lord!"

Merlin immediately nodded.

To the child from Dar Alley, watering the catnips and cleaning the courtyard seemed like play.

Only receiving visitors required caution.

Becauese these visitors might be important figures.

However, the ’big money’ of 5 Zeroes a day significantly boosted Merlin’s courage.

He knew, after all, that running errands typically earned him only 1-2 Zeroes.

And there wasn’t always work available every day.

Of course, going to dangerous places naturally paid more, but Merlin did not wish to get involved in unsavory affairs—more importantly, not a few children went missing every year in those places.

"I look forward to your performance!"

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Arthur said.

He had chosen Merlin among the group of children from Dar Alley not just because he recognized him, but because each time, this child had managed to complete his assigned tasks properly.

He believed this time would be no exception.

However, Arthur didn’t hand the money directly to Merlin, but asked for Merlin’s guardian to come.

The prepaid five Zeroes might not have been much, but it still posed a danger for a child from Dar Alley to hold it.

To Arthur’s surprise, Merlin’s guardian was not his parents, but an uncle with graying hair, slightly balding, with chubby cheeks, a portly figure, but agile and well-mannered.

"I am Merlin’s uncle, Gaius.

Thank you for your trust in Merlin, I will make sure he does everything he should."

Gaius, along with Merlin, bowed again.

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Arthur immediately responded with a smile.

Not far away, Malz and Scott watched the scene worriedly, continuously exchanging glances—

’It won’t go wrong, will it?’

’It shouldn’t, as long as Arthur leaves quickly enough, the Grim Reaper won’t visit.’

’Really hope it doesn’t go wrong, I don’t want anything to happen to the uncle and nephew, especially since we’ve been working overtime for ten days straight!’

’Me too!’

’After Arthur leaves, how about we go for a drink?’

’I know a great club!’

Upon mentioning the club, both men immediately shared a knowing grin.

"What are you two talking about? Why do you look so smug?"

Arthur had returned after arranging everything.

"We were talking about having everyone go to No. 44 White Bird Street for a salon after you get back—with no blessing from friends, that house won’t truly be yours!"

Malz said earnestly.

Scott nodded in agreement just as earnestly.

"Right, wait for me to come back!"

Arthur nodded in agreement and then climbed into the carriage.

The carriage was driven by Simon, with Hunter and Newt riding alongside on horses.

The group quickly left Cork Street, took West Mok Avenue, and exited South Los.

...

Just as Arthur was leaving South Los, Yevna Camille finally arrived in Barny—Ms. Camille went straight to a farm in Barny without looking elsewhere.

Ms. Camille didn’t know where Old Charlie might be elsewhere, but in Barny, she knew exactly where the old fellow would be.

Selina’s farm!

Standing in front of Ms. Camille’s carriage was the towering and fierce-looking ’farmhand boss’ Desa, his cold eyes staring at the old man ’Fent’ on the carriage.

"I thought it would be ’Oer’ that old codger coming!"

Desa grinned menacingly.

"Big Oer didn’t come, but I did, want to try me?"

Fent let go of the reins and gripped his Firearm.

At the same time, in the dark corners of the farm, a series of chilly gazes started to closely watch the carriage.

With a sneer from Fent, shadows suddenly shifted around the carriage.

Both parties stood off, neither willing to give an inch.

"Desa!"

"Fent!"

As the cries rang out in unison, the tension dissipated, people from the shadows and dark spots started to retreat, leaving only the standoff between the two ladies.

A lady, none less striking than Ms. Camille, yet filled with a wild aura, came out from the farm, wearing overalls and a burlap shirt, her muscular build was undeniable.

With each step she took forward, her body whipped up gusts of wind, the howling semblance of tiger and wolf roars, terrifying to hear.

And the wildness on her face made it hard to guess her age.

"Ha, savage girl, long time no see."

Ms. Camille greeted.

"Long time no see, you silly nurse."

Miss Selina replied.

Then, simultaneously, both asked—

"Where’s Charlie?"