Arun Pombo blocked Richard's gaze at Annie, snorting coldly with a trace of anger on his face to express his displeasure. Then he composed himself, his eyes turning serious as he looked deeply at Richard and asked, "So, you really aren't in the same camp as those people rebelling against our Pombo Family?"
"No."
Arun Pombo's expression grew somewhat complicated. After pondering for a long while, he bowed slightly and said, "All right, then. I apologize for my previous behavior. I was impulsive. I can feel your sincerity now. Perhaps we can truly sit down and discuss a deal."
"All right," Richard said. "Then, Mr. Arun Pombo, what exactly is your attitude toward our previous deal?"
"Before I answer that question, I want to ask you something first." Arun Pombo looked at Richard. "Do you want the Book of the Void for the book itself, or for its contents?"
"The contents."
"As expected." Arun Pombo revealed an understanding expression. "So you already have some basic knowledge of this book, correct?"
"I know it records knowledge and spells related to the void. It was passed down from the Ancient Wizard Civilization, and it is both rare and profound." Richard said, "For certain reasons, I want to obtain its contents, study them carefully, and use them to solve a difficult problem."
"Is that so?" Arun Pombo nodded. "Then do you know that I have studied this book for a very long time? By now, it has been several decades.
My family has possessed this book since long ago. When I first read it, I thought it was nothing more than baseless ramblings from a dreamer. Only later did I realize how precious and profound it was. Even today, I have only fully understood part of its knowledge, but I have benefited immensely