Chapter 400: Coffin
As the carriage left Boer City and traveled onto the suburban road, the cabin inevitably began to jolt.
Even though the coachman tried his best to control the speed, the effect was far from obvious. Ratt had no choice but to grab the handrail beside him to keep himself steady.
Even so, Ratt kept his eyes fixed on Qin Ran.
Ratt had far too many questions he wanted to ask Qin Ran.
In fact, that was exactly what he did.
But Qin Ran's persistence far exceeded Ratt's expectations.
If he had never spoken with Qin Ran before, Ratt might even have thought Qin Ran was deaf and mute.
"As your partner, any employer would be completely at ease, because your mouth is more secure than any safe I know!"
Ratt could not tell whether he was being sarcastic or helpless as he made that assessment.
"Thank you."
Qin Ran smiled as he replied.
A look of helplessness appeared on Ratt's face.
Qin Ran could tell that Ratt had temporarily chosen to stop pressing him.
That made him breathe a sigh of relief from the bottom of his heart.
He was not good at lying or acting, especially when facing an anxious father.
If he really knew Harold's whereabouts, he might already have told the other man the truth after being questioned so repeatedly.
After a brief silence, Ratt spoke again.
"Although I do not know much about Sir Herbert's situation, why did you have me send people to the tavern?"
"Are you trying to provoke a battle between the bounty hunters, mercenaries, and Boer City's upper ranks?"
"That really is wishful thinking!"
"Those people who chase after bounties like hunting dogs will become just as obedient as hunting dogs when they face Boer City's upper ranks."
Ratt