The Transmigration Survival Guide
Author: 川香麻辣鸡肉锅
Book 9: Chapter 4
So you refuse?
Although I sympathised with Achilles, sympathy wasnt a reason to accept or agree. If one was to agree to things merely out of sympathy, theyre either the champion of justice or asinine. Doing good deeds is fine; being an idiot isnt.
Achilles, I told you that Im not a hit man. Okay, Im a businessman. Im not in that business, though. If you want to kill Albert, it would cost you much less than this to hire an assassin to kill him. Theres no reason to ask me. Moreover, Albert didnt do anything to me, not to mention the fact that his wife is Ross elder sister. Regardless of what perspective you look at it from, Im not the man for the job. To add, I want to tie the knot with Veirya. I dont want to throw off our life schedule of for your issue. You know how much Veirya and I went through to be together.
Achilles nodded and left without a word. Truthfully, there was a part of my conscience that disagreed with my decision. That said, I knew that I couldnt call him back. What I said was right. Also, my impression of Albert wasnt shabby. How could I kill Ross brother-in-law for Achilles? I didnt stand to gain anything.
I followed Achilles out. I patted him on his shoulder when he turned back at the door: I know that its bad timing to bring this up, but I do hope you can attend my wedding with Veirya. Im sorry for your loss; however, you know that I cant accept the job. Its not an issue of money. My condolences, but life must go on.
Life must go on, repeated Achilles, revealing a ridiculing and bitter smile. Yeah, life must go on. Lin Dongqing, have you ever wondered if youd still lead this life if Veirya was gone? Would you be calm? Would you be happy?
I didnt know how to respond. Achilles was right. The succubus was just another ordinary succubus to me. To him, on the other hand, she was the equivalent of what Veirya was to me for him. I couldnt imagine life without Veirya. Had she not made it through that rainy night in the elven lands, what would my purpose in life be? What would I work for? Without Veirya, Id most probably do the same thing as Achilles; Id give her all rights and even my body for revenge. Veirya would return to me if I didnt avenge her. Still, Id still do it for my love. Revenge wasnt pointless. It was retribution for the culprit, and those alive could have a knot undone. The living would have the right to place flowers before the deceased.
I still had Leah, so I couldnt break down for I had to take care of her. What about Achilles, on the other hand? I had never seen him so intimate with another woman. The only reason he hung around with Angelina in the past was to conduct the trade with the chapel.
Seeing as I had no response, Achilles chuckled and left. Watching him leave gave me the impression that he was lost and lonely, though I couldnt confirm if it was my mood that gave the impression. Angelina came up from behind and tapped my shoulder: Whats the matter? Achilles looks unlike himself. Hes never looked so despondent. What, did something happen?
Mm I guess you could say so. I dont know who the succubi in the imperial capital offended, or maybe the war against the demons was part of the reason, but somebody killed the succubi and burnt their place down. The succubus Achilles loved was killed in the fire. Hence, he came to ask me to avenge him by killing the instigator.
Really? Whos the culprit?
Angelina relished in Achilles misery. Clearly, they were on friendly terms before, yet she was unfazed. In addition, she didnt seem to have any interest in the succubi. As for the incident itself, she didnt seem bothered in the slightest despite them having helped us.
Albert who I invited over before. His wife is Ross elder sister. Apparently, he sent assassins after the succubi for money. In saying that, Im sure Albert wasnt aware Achilles lover was there, so I guess hes quite innocent. Of course, I dont find Alberts means for earning some money to be justified.
Arent all businessmen the same as him? Maybe Albert really needed the money. You plan to help Achilles exact his revenge?
I wouldnt do that. I dont benefit from helping him, and theres no point. Plus, Id have to harm Albert when my impression of him isnt bad. Sure, I cant say that what he did this time was excusable, but Im not an apostle of justice. If I could live in peace with Veirya, yet go and pick a fight with a single man in the South, wouldnt it be a case of asking for trouble out of boredom? Thats why I definitely wont go.
I agree. You should stay out of it. In saying that, if Achilles dies, can you take what he has?
You could say that
So Achilles plans to go and die, then, right?
He never said so. I dont think hed commit suicide because he couldnt get revenge.
Why did he leave all of his valuable possessions here with you, then?
Time stopped. I slowly cast my gaze down to Angelinas hands that held the stuff Achilles gave me. He didnt take his stuff with him! I overlooked it! If Achilles took his stuff, then he probably still held onto hope. The fact that he left his possessions with me meant
Although I sympathised with Achilles, sympathy wasnt a reason to accept or agree. If one was to agree to things merely out of sympathy, theyre either the champion of justice or asinine. Doing good deeds is fine; being an idiot isnt.
Achilles, I told you that Im not a hit man. Okay, Im a businessman. Im not in that business, though. If you want to kill Albert, it would cost you much less than this to hire an assassin to kill him. Theres no reason to ask me. Moreover, Albert didnt do anything to me, not to mention the fact that his wife is Ross elder sister. Regardless of what perspective you look at it from, Im not the man for the job. To add, I want to tie the knot with Veirya. I dont want to throw off our life schedule of for your issue. You know how much Veirya and I went through to be together.
Achilles nodded and left without a word. Truthfully, there was a part of my conscience that disagreed with my decision. That said, I knew that I couldnt call him back. What I said was right. Also, my impression of Albert wasnt shabby. How could I kill Ross brother-in-law for Achilles? I didnt stand to gain anything.
I followed Achilles out. I patted him on his shoulder when he turned back at the door: I know that its bad timing to bring this up, but I do hope you can attend my wedding with Veirya. Im sorry for your loss; however, you know that I cant accept the job. Its not an issue of money. My condolences, but life must go on.
Life must go on, repeated Achilles, revealing a ridiculing and bitter smile. Yeah, life must go on. Lin Dongqing, have you ever wondered if youd still lead this life if Veirya was gone? Would you be calm? Would you be happy?
I didnt know how to respond. Achilles was right. The succubus was just another ordinary succubus to me. To him, on the other hand, she was the equivalent of what Veirya was to me for him. I couldnt imagine life without Veirya. Had she not made it through that rainy night in the elven lands, what would my purpose in life be? What would I work for? Without Veirya, Id most probably do the same thing as Achilles; Id give her all rights and even my body for revenge. Veirya would return to me if I didnt avenge her. Still, Id still do it for my love. Revenge wasnt pointless. It was retribution for the culprit, and those alive could have a knot undone. The living would have the right to place flowers before the deceased.
I still had Leah, so I couldnt break down for I had to take care of her. What about Achilles, on the other hand? I had never seen him so intimate with another woman. The only reason he hung around with Angelina in the past was to conduct the trade with the chapel.
Seeing as I had no response, Achilles chuckled and left. Watching him leave gave me the impression that he was lost and lonely, though I couldnt confirm if it was my mood that gave the impression. Angelina came up from behind and tapped my shoulder: Whats the matter? Achilles looks unlike himself. Hes never looked so despondent. What, did something happen?
Mm I guess you could say so. I dont know who the succubi in the imperial capital offended, or maybe the war against the demons was part of the reason, but somebody killed the succubi and burnt their place down. The succubus Achilles loved was killed in the fire. Hence, he came to ask me to avenge him by killing the instigator.
Really? Whos the culprit?
Angelina relished in Achilles misery. Clearly, they were on friendly terms before, yet she was unfazed. In addition, she didnt seem to have any interest in the succubi. As for the incident itself, she didnt seem bothered in the slightest despite them having helped us.
Albert who I invited over before. His wife is Ross elder sister. Apparently, he sent assassins after the succubi for money. In saying that, Im sure Albert wasnt aware Achilles lover was there, so I guess hes quite innocent. Of course, I dont find Alberts means for earning some money to be justified.
Arent all businessmen the same as him? Maybe Albert really needed the money. You plan to help Achilles exact his revenge?
I wouldnt do that. I dont benefit from helping him, and theres no point. Plus, Id have to harm Albert when my impression of him isnt bad. Sure, I cant say that what he did this time was excusable, but Im not an apostle of justice. If I could live in peace with Veirya, yet go and pick a fight with a single man in the South, wouldnt it be a case of asking for trouble out of boredom? Thats why I definitely wont go.
I agree. You should stay out of it. In saying that, if Achilles dies, can you take what he has?
You could say that
So Achilles plans to go and die, then, right?
He never said so. I dont think hed commit suicide because he couldnt get revenge.
Why did he leave all of his valuable possessions here with you, then?
Time stopped. I slowly cast my gaze down to Angelinas hands that held the stuff Achilles gave me. He didnt take his stuff with him! I overlooked it! If Achilles took his stuff, then he probably still held onto hope. The fact that he left his possessions with me meant