Chapter 389: Chapter 399: Backer

While he was happy for Stella Sterling, he also felt a little dejected.

In fact, when he first heard the news, he even felt awkward and uneasy around her.

He couldn’t act as relaxed as he used to.

It wasn’t until she said that that he was finally able to relax. He did his best to stop thinking of her as the leader of a major base and treat her simply as an old friend.

But hearing Stella Sterling’s praise, he couldn’t help but feel a little ashamed.

’What have I ever done to deserve praise like that from her? I’m nowhere near her level.’

’She’s the one who’s truly capable. Someone like Stella Sterling would do well for herself no matter where she went.’

’Even if she hadn’t become a base leader, she’d surely be a formidable figure somewhere else.’

’If my old comrades had followed her instead of me...’

’They never would have met such a fate.’

He shook his head. "Forget it. Let’s not talk about this anymore."

"It looks like you just arrived near Veridia. You mentioned before that you had some business to take care of here. What is it? Maybe I can help. After all, I’ve been in Veridia for almost two years, so I’m pretty familiar with the local factions and the overall situation."

"Besides, I’ve made a few connections here. I might be able to help."

Stella Sterling was about to refuse him outright. Felix Lawrence was certainly capable, true, but the task she had in mind was likely too shocking for him.

She figured he wouldn’t be much help, but just as the words of refusal were on her lips, she saw the sincere and expectant look on his face.

She paused. That familiar, mischievous impulse welled up inside her again.

She decided to scare him a little. "The task I have in mind is a big one," she said. "Are you sure you want to get involved?"

Hearing this, Felix Lawrence hesitated for only a second before nodding firmly.

"Something you’re involved in, given your abilities, is bound to be complicated. I was prepared for that when I offered to help."

"My own strength might not be enough to help you in a direct confrontation, but I’m sure I can still be of use for gathering information or handling other small tasks."

"I might not be a ’good person’ anymore, but I’m damn loyal to my old friends."

"Besides, don’t forget, you saved my life once. So as long as you’re not asking me to go get myself killed, I’m willing to do just about anything."

Stella Sterling was taken aback by his words, genuinely surprised.

Her playful expression vanished, replaced by a serious one. "I appreciate it, but you really can’t help with what I need to do. And it’s better for you if you stay out of it."

Stella Sterling spoke earnestly. She could see that he genuinely wanted to help.

’But that’s all the more reason I can’t drag him into this.’

’Some things might not be a problem for me...’

’...but they could be a fatal disaster for others.’

Felix Lawrence was shocked by her words.

’For her to say that... it can only mean her mission is incredibly dangerous, and she doesn’t want me getting caught up in it.’

He fell silent.

Stella Sterling watched him. Seeing his disappointed expression, she smiled gently. "Actually, there is a small favor I need to ask of you."

Felix Lawrence’s eyes instantly lit up again as he looked at Stella Sterling.

Stella Sterling said with a sigh of resignation, "I’m not familiar with the area, and since we just arrived, we don’t have a place to stay. Could you help us find one?"

"Of course! No problem. I haven’t just been wasting my time these past few years. Why don’t you stay at my place for a while? It’s not as comfortable as a real base, but it’s clean and tidy. It’s decent enough to live in."

This time, before Stella Sterling could respond, he cut in, "And don’t give me any of that ’it’ll cause you trouble’ nonsense. If I was scared of every little thing, I, Felix Lawrence, wouldn’t have survived this long."

"I don’t know what you’re planning, and since you don’t want to say, I won’t ask. But what kind of friend would I be if I was too scared of trouble to offer an old comrade some basic help?"

"Besides, Miss Sterling, I’m not afraid of trouble. What you call trouble and complications might just be an opportunity for me."

"After all, chaotic times are when you really grow strong."

As he spoke, Felix Lawrence’s eyes were shining.

His words were sincere, serious, and filled with excitement.

Stella Sterling was taken aback by his words. She fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "Then we’ll be in your care."

"HAHAHA, it’s no trouble at all! Besides, I’ve already got plenty of my own problems, so what’s one more?"

Felix Lawrence let out a hearty laugh, rubbing his large, bald head as he spoke.

’He hasn’t changed a bit in all these years.’

At that moment, Stella Sterling felt her own spirits lift.

"So, what’s the deal with that River Larkin? Is he still around Veridia? You still haven’t taken care of him... does that mean he’s joined some faction?"

Previously, Stella Sterling hadn’t been very concerned with such matters.

But now that he was being so proactive about helping her, she figured she might as well ask. If it was convenient, maybe she could help him settle that score.

’Besides, that River Larkin is an enemy of mine too. It would be killing two birds with one stone.’

’Felix Lawrence is strong and skilled. In a straight fight, he could take on several River Larkins at once.’

’But based on Felix’s reaction earlier, it seems River Larkin is still alive and kicking.’

’And he must have someone powerful backing him.’

’Otherwise, Felix would have killed the man and gotten his revenge by now.’

Felix Lawrence fell silent for a moment after hearing her question.

But he had already gone through his bout of anger and excitement, so he was much calmer now when he heard River Larkin’s name.

This time, he just took a few deep breaths before saying calmly, "Yeah. He has a backer now. It’s... complicated for me to deal with him."

"At least, with the power I currently have, I’m nowhere near a match for his backer."

"If I want revenge, one option is to find an opportunity to take him out secretly."

"The other is to quietly build up my own strength."

"Only when I’m strong enough will I have a real chance to get my revenge."

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