The next day, Kahn's deeds had reached many government and military officials, business organizations and noble clans because of a sudden incident that shook the power balance in the city.
Because the news of Kahn's outrage in the headquarters of Scarlet Lion guild and then suddenly, all their top fighters including the guildmaster found dead inside the Cintra dungeon spread like wildfire among the top powers of the city.
This knowledge was not made public by anyone even now but those with connections always had their means to gain inside information. And him walking inside the city while being completely covered in blood proved as a fact because hundreds of people had seen him. So naturally, the elites also heard of this news from their informants.
However, one man killings hundreds of experienced adventurers was unbelievable to many and even some laughed at it, thinking of it as another baseless and over-exaggerated rumor.
Kahn, the main culprit of this massacre was merrily eating his breakfast in a content mood as if he hadn't caused a bloodbath yesterday. Today, he had to meet some people in the Law Enforcement Hall.
Kahn departed for the meeting he had with Captain Nordak. They were definitely going to ask about yesterday's events. So he already had few backup plans.
"It's good to see you again, mister Kahn." said Captain Nordak as he welcomed him inside his office.
"Likewise. May I know why have I been summoned?" asked Kahn, playing coy with his words.
"I think you already know that. I have some questions for you regarding 3 people who were murdered yesterday. One, whose body you took in your house & two people you killed inside Scarlet Lion guild." said Nordak.
"Normally, no one gets this type of treatment and gets arrested on the spot. So you can consider this us doing you a favor. Now, care to explain?" asked Nordak and Lieutenant Beatrice, who was standing on the right side put a hand on her sword hilt.
"No need to get worked up captain, I'll tell you everything. The truth is, around 12 days ago; I took a space ring from a dead body on the 9th floor of the Bromnir dungeon during my hunts and also saved a survivor named Jessica Artwinger.."
Kahn then recounted how he found goods inside the space ring and sold them. But he didn't know about it belonging to the Scarlet Lion guild as the survivor had fainted back then. And then elaborated the story of them causing a scene in Black Griffin merchant shops and how they tortured Jessica just to scare him and killed her to send him a message.
He certainly obscured many details but did not hide the fact of him killing the two people inside the guild hall out of a fit of rage. His story matched with everything they had already gathered with witnesses and people from Nikola's side.
"But when I got inside the Cintra dungeon to find them.. They were already dead in a battle against an army of orcs." replied Kahn. Making it sound believable as he masked his massacre and took the blame of only killing two people and not more than a hundred.
"Let's say we believe you.. Still killing two people in broad daylight is a crime punishable with the death sentence." said Captain Nordak.
"I suppose that you have some way to make it go away? Otherwise, I'd already be behind bars.. Am I right... honorable magistrate?" replied Kahn and looked behind. He quickly released War Dominance aura at full capacity and suddenly, a barrier came into existence and behind this barrier, the old Lionkin's figure was revealed who had some sort of Artifact in his hands.
"So it's true. You've indeed broken through the Grandmaster rank!" exclaimed the magistrate of Flavot city in surprise.
"You're full of surprises indeed Mister Kahn." spoke the magistrate and sat across the opposite chair.
"Let's get to point, honorable magistrate.. What do you want in return to make this matter drop?" asked Kahn as he didn't want to beat around the bush.
"Ah, going straight for the head of the snake I see. It's simple.. I want you to join our side." replied the magistrate as he interlocked his hands.
"And why do you want me to join you?" asked Kahn.
"To be honest.. We're lacking strong people on our side. The Military has Commander Straze, the Noble clans have 4 Grandmasters on their side and the Adventurer Guild has Solomon and Arkham. Even though these factions look like being in harmony on the surface.. There's a war for authority and power you can't even think of. Join us and I'll make this matter go away. You'll also hold a vast authority in the city after joining our ranks, I promise you that." said the magistrate.
They had dirt on Kahn so they were trying to use it.
"I refuse." replied Kahn without a hitch.
"What?! Do you not understand what situation you're in?!" shouted the magistrate in disbelief.
"I have no intentions to fight your war and join any factions. I just want to be left alone. However.. If you agree to bury the case, I'll do a big favor for you." replied Kahn nonchalantly.
Although he had made few plans to counteract the scenario where he would be persecuted and was even prepared to bribe the top officers, he didn't expect the magistrate to show up there and watch him from the shadows.
Their plan seemed to be about reeling him on their side by using those murders. But at the end of the day.. He had already made his rule that he won't work for or serve under anybody and live that life of corporate slavery again in his new life.
"What kind of favor you can do me, if I may ask?" asked the magistrate with a conniving expression on his face as he caressed his long white beard.
"Three people.. No questions asked. If I'm not wrong, only Commander Straze, President Solomon & a few of the old members of the Noble clans are beyond my reach. I can handle the rest." replied Kahn.
The three people present in this room gasped in surprise as Kahn was outright saying that he'll kill 3 people for them to have this matter dropped.
He was just being straightforward. Even Lieutenant Beatrice who had a decent impression of Kahn was surprised to see how this man didn't shy away from acting like a contract killer.
"I hope you think about it. After all, I can always run away from the city and none of you will be able to stop me. But rather than making each other an enemy.. How about we find a middle ground that would benefit both sides.." spoke Kahn and faintly released his aura with a smile on his face.
"I see, that makes sense. Although it's a shame that you won't join us.. I can still get behind this deal. But I hope you will be.. Discreet and won't ask any questions." said the magistrate and shook Kahn's hand.
After the previous burst of murderous and violent aura.. He knew that they won't be able to control Kahn and blackmail him with a petty excuse of killing two people. However, Kahn's preposition was far more beneficial to him as his connections and people were incapable of killing some truly strong & influential people that opposed and troubled the magistrate.
And now he was certain that Kahn would be able to deliver on his words.
There were no saints in this power struggle.. So having Kahn as someone who would work as his blade was indeed a deal worth making.
And just like that.. Kahn walked away free of any charges.
As for those who'd try to come after him for revenge for the Scarlet Lion guild or any other reason.. He'd simply slaughter them just like he did yesterday.
Kahn decided that he needed to carry his work of hunting because he realized that if he truly wanted to be free and never get forced to do someone's bidding.. He needed strength that would scare anyone even if they thought about blackmailing him.
"Let's hope the next hunt will be worth it."
