Chapter 1896

Hiring a vigor wielder would cost upward of several hundred grand. Going up and one would have the Birthright rank, which cost millions. On the other hand, it was basically impossible to hire Ascendant-ranked elites as they would not be in need of money, and most would have other assignments issued by the Martial Alliance. Naturally, one could offer a huge sum on a bounty, hence hiring a martial artist on a short-term contract. It was the livelihood for most martial artists—indeed, that was what Glen Turnbull did when his family had last faced a crisis, recruiting martial artists from different schools and sects. - After around half an hour, Frank arrived alone at the Zamri branch of the Martial Alliance. Like the branch of any major company, the Zamri branch of the Martial Alliance was a grand office building, having a modern interior as well. The glass walls and the floors were bright and squeaky clean like that of major banks, and there were receptionists and staff just like