Ergander and Adam shook hands to mark their meeting, but… Ergander was still gripping Adam's hand tightly.
He wasn't squeezing hard enough to hurt Adam, but Adam couldn't pull away until Ergander released his iron grip.
"You know, Adam, the Befallen Crown really wants to get rid of you. They've put a bounty on your head, and I have to admit, this time they didn't skimp."
Adam grew wary, but he was skilled enough at sensing others' auras to realize that Ergander wasn't going to attack him, at least not right now.
'If that bounty were really that important to him, he would have simply killed me the first time we met. I hate to admit it, but I wouldn't be able to defend myself against him. I don't have abilities at that level.'
"Huh, strange as it may seem, I've heard about that, too."
Adam decided not to show his wariness and replied calmly.
"Looks like the news has reached even here, in the Grand Abyss, hasn't it?"
Ergander smirked for a moment.
