228. Lie
Grant looked up at his old friend.
"Stinger, the famous bounty hunter, you don't seem to uphold 'justice' as you say."
Meryl deliberately stuck out half of her tongue.
"Are you still a child?" Grant said, holding his forehead, "This is no longer the past, and I am no longer an innocent little boy."
Grant stared at Meryl and said:
"You can't muddle through anymore."
Meryl blinked her big innocent eyes:
"You know, you can't always be merciful in this business, and these rumors about me are a bit exaggerated. They are jealous of my abilities and can only slander my character."
Grant replied seriously:
"If you continue like this, don't even think about getting my help."
Meryl cleared her throat and retracted her innocent expression:
"But I didn't expect that you would still have those intelligence channels after you have retired for so long."
Grant said:
"I'm just retiring, not going to the cemetery."
Meryl said:
"Speaking of which, you really broke my heart. The day after meeting your old friend, you found someone to investigate his past. How heartless."
Grant replied:
"That's why I didn't get tricked by you, right?"
Meryl replied:
"Maybe, but I chose to lie, actually for your own good."
Grant said:
"Meili, I am an adult."
Meryl narrowed her eyes:
"But you are as stupid as a child. You were playing a game of justice with that Abbott and that stupid woman. You almost died in your own game."
Grant replied seriously:
"That's not a game. I'm just continuing what the demon hunters have done for countless years, maintaining the balance of this world."
Meryl scoffed:
"Balance, yes, we were once the guardians of balance, the scales that weighed justice, and the sword that held high the sword of justice, but now is no longer the era of demon hunters, Grant, the monsters have become extinct.
"Now the demon hunters are the ones breaking the balance. You should have given up long ago."
Grant sneered twice:
"So I have to be a killer like you to be considered smart? Melly, that's not my path."
Meryl raised two fingers:
"First of all, I am not a killer, I am a bounty hunter. In addition to killing people, the remaining monsters are also our hunting targets. From this point of view, I am more of a demon hunter than you."
Grant said:
"That's right, as long as you pay, you can kill him no matter what he is, good or bad, smart or not."
Meryl waved her hand:
"Don't interrupt me. Secondly, I have not given up on my principles. I have chosen to accept orders. Besides, a bounty hunter is just a knife. Even if I am no longer a bounty hunter, those
A rich bastard just needs a new knife."
Grant said:
"What if no one wants to be that knife? There won't be any...",
Grant suddenly sighed:
"Forget it, I'm not here to argue with you. The world is so bad and we can't change it. I'm not discussing the moral issues of the bounty hunter profession with you. I just hope you won't do such a thing.
"only you."
Meryl was silent for a moment:
"To survive, people always need to survive, but I need your help more now."
She said in an extremely sincere tone:
"Grant, just believe me this time. I need to complete this task. It is very important to me, and I promise that I will never hurt any innocent people. As long as you help me find the shape-shifter, I will leave immediately.
Never look back and never disturb your peaceful life again."
Grant frowned and lit a cigarette:
"Are you sure that shapeshifter is evil and dangerous and deserves to die?"
Meryl nodded:
"Absolutely sure."
Grant shook his head:
"Okay, I promise you."
Meryl smiled slightly:
"Grant, you are truly my best friend."
Grant said:
"I don't know where the shapeshifters are hiding, but there is a demon hunter who is much more powerful than me in this school. If there is really an evil shapeshifter lurking here, I believe I can't escape his eyes."
Meryl asked:
"who?"
Grant blew out a smoke ring:
"Professor Hwendrenger, he is considered a semi-famous person in the school. You can find him by just asking anyone. But I warn you in advance. It's best not to try to fool him. You are no match for him.
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If Meryl really has something up his sleeve, only Hevin can see it, because Meryl knows herself too well. She has not changed at all in so many years, but Meryl has changed too much.
She could easily deceive herself, but not Professor Hewen.
Meryl smiled:
"You no longer know how strong I am, Grant. You have been standing still for too long. I have already left you a long time ago. But don't worry, I will not become his opponent. After all, I have no intention of doing so.
What a bad thing."
Meryl stood up without any hesitation and planned to turn around and leave.
Grant reached out and grabbed her.
Meryl looked back at him.
"Meili, don't do anything wrong."
Meryl shook her head:
"I am no longer a child."
After saying that, she broke away from Grant's hand.
She lied, as always.
This mission is no different from other missions. It is just an ordinary boring mission with no end in sight.
If there is anything really important about this task, it is that the reward is relatively considerable.
She just wants what everyone loves - money.
Money can buy everything, alcohol, forgetfulness, happiness, madness, psychedelia, and supreme enjoyment.
Chapter completed!