Chapter 227 (2): Is This Part of Your Calculation?
Once Wayne and Veronica left, the bar fell silent. After a while, Franco finally crawled up, putting the thick wad of money into his pocket with a look of bemusement. Taking the beating was quite worth it. If Wayne hit him every day, he would sooner or later become a rich man. However...
“Do you think he really doesn’t know?”
“He likely doesn’t, or he wouldn’t have gone so hard. Franco’s head was bleeding...”
“No, I think he knows and did it on purpose. His acting was too stiff, especially the lines about the goddess. Although he didn’t lie... Anyway, he opted for an unorthodox method and acquired one Philosopher’s Stone.”
“What do you think, Franco?”
I think he’s paid me more than enough for my cooperation!
Franco took a deep breath and lifted the brochure promoting the church. “I was the one getting beaten up, so I have the most say in this matter. He didn’t know. He’s a devout candidate.”
“Oh no!” the bartender exclaimed.
“What?”
“If he’s truly in the dark, won’t he solve the other two challenges with his fists, too?”
“Um...”
“What are you waiting for? Make the calls so that they can adjust their acts, or he will collect all three stones in a day.”