Chapter 1042

"Perseus, did you?" Sure enough, Marshall, the wealthiest man in Leyfic Valley, had a shrewd mind. After giving it a thought, he sensed something amiss. This was too much of a coincidence. Leyfic Valley was one of the biggest metropolitan cities in Xancent, with a population of over 25 million. How did Perseus show up so coincidentally in Grant's neighborhood? Judging from the gift Perseus was carrying, Marshall reckoned that he was visiting a friend. Why would he have the time to chit-chat and play chess? "You're here to look for me, aren't you?" Grant lit a cigarette and looked at Perseus with a smirk. "Are you here for my research?" "I don't know what research you're speaking about, but it's true that I'm here for you." Perseus took a deep breath and admitted it since it seemed pointless to lie. He was dealing with a couple of wily men. There was no need to weave stories. "You aren't here for the research?" Grant chuckled. "That's interesting." Grant paused for a second and