Chapter 134: Burdens
Ren looked down at the boy with a cocked eyebrow. Something about that strange character made him feel uncomfortable.
“And who are you?” asked the adventurer.
“Hi! My name’s Taffy!” the freckled young man excitedly declared. “I am Mr. Balthazar’s number one fan!”
The champion turned on his stool to face the peculiar figure.
“His… fan?” Ren repeated, incredulous.
He wondered what kind of merchant had fans. Unless, of course, being a merchant was just a sham, a disguise meant to conceal what he truly was. That would make perfect sense for such a sinister and powerful figure who seems to puppeteer the lives of others in that world.
Indeed, the more Ren learned about this Balthazar, the more clear it became how cunning and dangerous he was.
“Why are you a fan of a merchant?” the adventurer inquired.
“Oh! Because Mr. Balthazar is amazing! And so much more than just a merchant!” said Taffy.