Frank received a call from Burt Yorkman, who was wheezing and sounded weak over the phone. "It worked, Mr. Lawrence. Quinn Ocean and her father Bocek believed me, and you'll be hearing about Goldeater Cane before long."

"Yeah, good work... Why do you sound so weak?" Frank asked in curiosity.

"Oh, I just had to suffer a little to make it look convincing. Oof, that woman can really land a hit. Some of my ribs are broken and she could've killed me right there." Burt chuckled.

Frank, however, could tell that he was pushing himself. "Head to Flora Hall if you have the time. Just say my name, and someone will do their best to treat you."

"Sure," Burt replied right away but soon added worriedly, "I have to warn you before that, Mr. Lawrence —Bocek Ocean is a monster, and his place in Skyrank is deserved. You have to watch out when you're fighting him."

"Got it." Frank hung up and took Aria home to Skywater Bay, where he found a middle-aged man in a white shirt, waiting with two bodyguards outside.

than Eron White of

the hell would

over as he alighted, just as Eron's eyes lit

Lawrence!" He was grinning broadly. "I heard you were out on an errand, so I waited for you here. It was alleged that you seek the Five Elemental Wonders, and you

"Really?"

narrowed his eyes, inwardly

had just called him, and here

still surprised Frank that it would be the

dissatisfied with him after

you to procure it." "Oh!" Frank appeared delighted despite his inward contempt. "I'm surprised you'd do me such a great favor—I'm indebted to you. If you ever need anything, just say the

have something to ask," Eron said after musing to himself for a while. "My daughter has also asked me to invite you over to stay the night, saying she has something

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