Chapter 179 - Request (2/2)
”Hmm. Wait a minute,” said Balthazar as he released his cousin and took a seat in virtual meeting room and began to think about his next move. The name Rowley had caused him to put his guard up. Even though, he had never heard of this Ryan Rowley, he was sure that there is some connection with Raymond Rowley. So, he wanted to make sure that none of them would be alerted by it. But he immediately realized that as the others were kicked out of the room, they would inform it to their superiors sooner or later.
”Arrange a meeting with Sengo. The faster the better,” said Balthazar.
”That is good cause he already contacted me and wants to meet,” said Jack.
”Huh?!”
”He wanted to talk with you about the present situation,” repeated Jack.
”Fine, can you add him to the room?”
”Doing that,” said Jack.
”Give me all the administrative privileges you have and get out of the room for now,” said Balthazar as soon as he saw someone appearing. ”We will talk a few minutes later. Don't go missing.”
”I can stay here and introduce,” stuttered Jack who currently just wanted to calm the parties and get this over with in a peaceful manner.
”It is best if talk this out with one another. I want to know answers for things you don't want to involve yourself with. You know why I have beef with the Rowleys, right?”
”I guess so, but I doubt Sengo is nothing more than a small pawn. He is not rule breaker that one. He had joined up with them previously for the sake of making a guild, but he wouldn't involve himself in other things,” said Jack.
”You know him well?”
”Yes. He is not a good guy but has a tendency to do everything as by the rules of the society. Raised by a judge and that,” said Jack leaving the room.
”I hope you are done talking to your cousin,” said Sengo who had seated himself on a chair in the room when he noticed that Jack and Balthazar were talking.
”We are. For now,” said Balthazar taking a seat opposite Sengo. ”So, why did you want to meet me,” asked Balthazar.
”Ok. Let me introduce myself. I am Sengo Watanabe, a distant relation of the Watanabe family,” said Sengo.
”Watanabe family?” asked Balthazar as he had no idea who they were. He also quickly searched the web with the same name to get an idea.
”Huh, didn't expect that. Well, we don't really move in the same circles. Watanabe family is involved in transport and shipping services. They have only become a bit famous a couple of decades ago, but not near planet Asklepian. So, you might be unaware of it,” explained Sengo.
”Anyways let us get to the issue at hand. I came to know Ryan Rowley through a cousin of the main family as they were in the same business. Ryan invested in the guild for me. I tried to mess with you only because he agreed to sign of the share he owned if I tried,” said Sengo showing him a copy of paperwork signed by Ryan Rowley.
”That is all. This is why you came to meet me? Why are you explaining all this to me?” asked Balthazar unable to comprehend the situation.
”I don't want to get on the wrong side of you. The lawyers and the rest of the folks don't know your identity, but I do. When I asked Jack, he initially didn't want to do anything against you and only after persistent requests from me he revealed your identity. After that even I had second thoughts, but Ryan then changed his offer yesterday. Previously, he had asked to write off his share for forcing you into a lawsuit, but yesterday he just agreed to sign off of I tried and sent me the signed paperwork,” explained Sengo.
”It is stupid to get on the wrong side of a military colonel for something like this. Moreover, one who is currently considered a hero,” added Sengo. ”Also, you are a member of the Blyth family and there also have been rumors of the attack on the Nirbadh pirates to be due to your efforts.”
”I was responsible? What rumors? Who did you hear it from?” asked Balthazar in a serious tone as he stood up. It was true that he had revealed Max's betrayal to the family and that helped them to pursue the Nirbadh pirates, but that was meant to be extremely confidential and under wraps. Even if Jack let this information out, he could be quickly kicked off the family due to the present situation. Moreover, Jack might know that Max was killed, maybe even the fact that he was the traitor from Oliver, but the fact that he was the one who found out about Max was still only known to the top authorities and he doubted if even the elders council in the family knew about it.
”So, there is an amount of truth to it. Was Raymond really helping them?” asked Sengo. Till now, he was not sure of the information that he heard but based on Balthazar's reaction he believed that at least a part of it would be true.
Balthazar glared at Sengo in anger for having been manipulated to confirm Sengo's doubts. Now, he ended up being the fool who brought a little credibility to the rumors that Sengo had heard.
”Who told you about it?” repeated Balthazar in deep tone as he sat back on his chair.
”Ryan did. This was his request from the beginning. He wanted to get your attention some way or the other. I am just the messenger who is being paid his shares making me a majority shareholder of the guild,” said Sengo. ”Sorry, if I ended up provoking you, it wasn't my intention, but I was asked to inform you only if you truly were involved in the attack on the pirates. In fact, I would love to have our guilds have friendly relationship over time.”
”That is a matter of discussion for another time. For now, please forward me the message,” said Balthazar.
”I don't have it with me. He didn't want to give it, but you will receive it in a day's time. The password is the original timestamp on your invite to this room,” said Sengo as he got up. ”Please, understand that though Ryan still blames you partially for his brother's death, he insists that he only intends to cooperate with you to bring the true killers of his brother to justice.”
”That is all, I was requested to say. Thank you,” said Sengo as he shook his Balthazar's hand and exited the room.