100: Victor left

Seeing that the transaction was complete, Dorina immediately took out three space rings:

"I knew this transaction would be substantial, so I preemptively placed the gold coins in separate space rings for the trade.

Each of these three space rings contains one hundred million gold coins. Please inspect them, Your Excellency!"

Hearing this, Victor took the three rings, checked them, and nodded.

Seeing Victor confirm the amount of gold coins, Dorina eagerly put the five Forbidden Curse Magic scrolls on the table into her space bracelet.

Thus, both parties officially completed the transaction.

A transaction worth three hundred million was completed by the two of them in such a short time. Dorina knew that Arthur, as the middleman, played an indispensable role.

Otherwise, how could Victor have been so agreeable on their first meeting? Excited, she smiled at Arthur again, expressing her gratitude.

Arthur nodded in response. In short, with the completion of the transaction, the atmosphere became very harmonious.

Then the five of them chatted happily for another half an hour.

Just as Merfolk Queen Dorina was about to arrange for someone to show Arthur and Victor around the Merfolk Royal City, Victor, who had come here solely for the transaction, knew it was time for him to leave.

After all, there was no point in him staying any longer.

Moreover, seeing the subsequent development, it seemed Doria would be accompanying Arthur to tour the city. He wouldn't be a third wheel and disturb the siblings from fostering their relationship.

With this thought, Victor bid farewell.

Dorina was naturally quite reluctant, not because she had any particular thoughts about Victor, a human of only Sky Knight level.

It was simply because Victor had just helped them so much, and not treating him well would make them seem impolite.

She quickly tried to persuade him to stay:

"Your Excellency Victor, you just arrived today. If your subsequent matters are not urgent, why not stay and enjoy our Merfolk Royal City for a day or two?

It would allow us to fulfill our duties as hosts and express our gratitude!"

Unfortunately, Victor's mind was made up. He shook his head:

"No, I only came this time to accept Arthur's invitation. I have other arrangements afterward, so I won't impose any further!"

Hearing this, Doria knew it was best not to say anything more.

She was somewhat disheartened. Victor's attitude meant he didn't want to have too deep an interaction with the Merfolk Clan.

This meant the Merfolk Clan missed an opportunity to befriend someone as capable as Victor.

But this dejection didn't last long. Dorina quickly thought, 'Arthur didn't say he was leaving anyway.'

This matter was a result of Arthur's help. If there's something next time, they could just find Arthur again.

Arthur and Doria had already recognized each other as siblings, which was more reliable than Victor. Thinking this, she no longer insisted.

She agreed to Victor's request to leave.

On the other side, Arthur hadn't instructed Victor on what to do after the transaction, so Victor's decision to leave immediately after the transaction was somewhat unexpected for Arthur.

Arthur was originally going to ask him privately, but before he could start, Victor spoke first:

"Everyone, before I leave, I have something to tell Arthur. This matter requires us to talk alone.

Arthur, can you come out and talk with me privately?"

"No problem!"

Arthur naturally wouldn't refuse Victor's invitation.

"Aunt Dorina, I'll go out with Victor for a bit!"

"Mm!"

Then Arthur and Victor went to a spot fifty meters away from the cabin.

At this distance, if the two of them spoke, a Legendary Expert would be able to hear them. Moreover, such an important place as the cabin might secretly have guardians.

So, only after Arthur used a sound-isolating magic scroll did Victor speak:

"My Lord, I know you will definitely ask me why I'm leaving so early!

I did this to fully concentrate the credit for this matter on you.

Besides, it should be time for you and Young Miss Doria to enjoy yourselves, so I won't disturb you by staying nearby!"

Arthur mostly agreed with the first point, but the second point left him a bit speechless!

He could only say that Victor was too considerate of him.

He couldn't help but give Victor an annoyed look.

The two had been together for more than half a year. For such a long time, Victor had been guarding Arthur, providing him with a sense of security.

Therefore, Arthur's feelings for Victor were no longer as indifferent as for a typical subordinate; they were mixed with other emotions.

At the very least, if Victor sacrificed himself, he would be sad.

Facing Victor's slightly teasing words, he didn't blame him, but just replied helplessly:

"You think too much!"

Then Arthur, thinking that Victor would need some life-saving items when he went back alone this time, took out three silver scrolls:

"Take these three space teleportation scrolls. There are far more powerful experts in the sea than in the Kate Kingdom. If you have these three scrolls to protect you on your return, I'll be more at ease!"

"Thank you, My Lord!"

If it weren't for the inappropriate setting, Victor might have knelt on one knee, moved by Arthur's concern.

But this was Merfolk territory, and he was here under a hidden identity.

So, despite Victor's inner excitement, his expression showed no trace of it; only his slightly trembling tone revealed his mood.

It was already rare for a superior to care for a subordinate, and Victor was also fiercely loyal to Arthur. With this double reinforcement, it was no wonder Victor acted this way.

Arthur saw Victor's reaction and was very satisfied!

Meanwhile, as Victor took the scrolls, he secretly handed the space ring containing three hundred million gold coins to Arthur.

Then Victor thought again: he had originally planned to find a place outside the Mermaid Kingdom to wait for Arthur to return together. Now it seemed Arthur really intended for him to leave first!

What about Arthur's safety then?

Although Arthur had countless treasures to protect him, in Victor's opinion, it was still safer to have a powerful expert guarding him.

"My Lord, if I leave first, are you planning to return to the Kate Kingdom alone afterward?"

Victor didn't know that Arthur had recently copied a Legendary Expert.

To Victor's question, Arthur explained:

"Victor, you don't need to worry about my safety. I already have the ability to summon a Legendary, so you can go back with peace of mind!"

"Really! Congratulations, My Lord!"

Victor was fiercely loyal to Arthur, and he was greatly surprised that Arthur could summon a Legendary, because this meant that Arthur's forces could become even stronger!

Since Arthur already had the protection of a Legendary Expert, Victor knew his previous worries about safety were unfounded.

After the two had finished discussing matters and exchanged a few more words, they returned to the cabin.

On the way back, Arthur didn't notice a hint of sadness flash in Victor's eyes.