"I can't locate Lex, but it's already been more or less confirmed that he is alive. Whether he won his fight or lost is unknown, but he clearly survived that… tribulation of his," said Oaka as he looked at Liz with an honest and straight forward expression.
"That means our previous deal has become void. I can't really help him out anymore, nor can I target his enemy. Naturally, that also means that your payment is not required, as per the agreement. I wonder, however, if you're interested in another deal?"
Liz looked at Oaka and her thoughts raced. She hadn't even come close to completing the mission given to her by the Tower of Providence, but Nemo had been getting restless as of late. He'd been suggesting that they return to the Midnight Inn - just to be safe.
Liz, however, wasn't the type to give up so easily. Just as she was thinking of using Oaka to contact some old acquaintances in Ventura, the merchant's expression shifted slightly, and he presented Liz with a document.
