The Fox of France

Chapter 510: Opportunity

Martin found the fur trader named Pedur, who only purchased furs from fully-furred animals, showing no interest in leather products from mostly bare-skinned animals. This disinterest left many American fur traders quite disappointed. Despite being selective, Pedur was known for straightforward transactions.

Martin approached Pedur and handed him a letter, then plainly stated his purpose.

"Oh, this is tricky," Pedur remarked, "You say I'm a fur trader, a legitimate businessman, how come..."

"A legitimate businessman? Please, there isn't a single fur trader who's genuinely in legal business," Martin retorted.

"Let's assume that's true," Pedur conceded, "But I am a businessman, I'm all about the money, not about taking lives."

"Dyson mentioned you have a few lives on your hands."

"That's incidental damage in the process of making money. I never aim for their lives; they just unfortunately get in the way of me getting paid. So, indeed, I'm all about the money, not harming anyone," Pedur responded calmly.

"Fine, but the killing is on me, not related to you. I just need a bit of your help, and it’s also good for future business, right?"

Pedur thought for a moment and then said, "I can’t get involved in anything directly related to this matter. I can offer some help since Dyson is my friend. But I don't know what you're here for, you just asked me some business questions, and I told you out of friendship. Moreover, the people you’re targeting are influential, and if this gets out, it could seriously implicate me. Hmm, Dyson will have to offer me much more compensation next time."

After this conversation, Pedur continued, "About that Professor Fafniel and Grede, they're both influential figures from Harvard. Not many here are unaware of them. Well, let’s first discuss your general plan."

Martin’s plan was straightforward: to learn Fafniel or Grede’s routine and wait for them along their usual routes, then take them down with two revolvers, and flee on horseback.

to commit the crime indoors, I'd rather you just buy a rope in the market and hang yourself, saving everyone the trouble," Pedur clearly disapproved of the plan.

Martin was disappointed, but he knew Pedur made sense. Newton area being recognized as Boston’s safest wasn’t without reason.

"So what do we do now?" Martin asked.

"We just have to wait and see if another opportunity arises. This might take some time. Now you see why I wanted you to be a salesman? Otherwise, the money you brought might not even be enough." RᴀΝΟꞖЁs

Martin continued to work as a salesman to earn his wages; otherwise, as Pedur said, he really would run out of money.

However, a turnaround came quickly. That afternoon, as Martin returned, he saw Pedur waving a newspaper: "Martin, come here, look at this news."

"What happened?" Martin asked.

"Your waiting opportunity has arrived," Pedur said. "Look, Mr. Bobbron, a literature professor from the University of Paris, has been invited to visit Harvard University. Do you know what this means?"

"I know," Martin replied. "Such a scholar’s visit would surely prompt a welcome ceremony at Harvard. Given that the auditorium isn’t large enough and considering the sunny weather these days, the ceremony is likely to be held outdoors."

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