The Martial Unity

Chapter 103

After half an hour of back-and-forth, Bella and Wern finally decided on the best course of action. They had taken into account Lowminer presence, proximity to other Lowminer suppliers, travel timeframe and distance.

"Cardinal Steel supply route it is then." Wern sat back, sighing tiredly.

Bella nodded. "This is definitely the best choice all things considered. How soon we can leave?"

Wern considered her question for a second. "The next supply dispatch is in an hour so."

"That's perfect!" Bella's eyes lit up.

"I suggest waiting for a bit." Rui interjected. "You can hire a few more Martial Apprentice bodyguards to protect you during the journey." The mission range limit prevented him from joining her anyway, so Rui didn't have to worry about sharing credit, he would get paid his share regardless.

Bella nodded. "That's a good idea." She turned to Wern. "Can you help me with the mission funds Uncle? I'll repay you after I consolidate my position."

Wern smiled warmly. "Don't worry about it. You'll be travelling by yourself after all. I wouldn't want to repeat you getting almost caught by Lowminer gangs without a bodyguard in a dingy little inn like last time. I care for you too much." He said affectionately.

Bella laughed as she dove to hug Wern. "I love you so much uncle! Thank you."

"Oh careful! I'm an old man you know." Earning more laughter from Bella.

Rui couldn't help but smile at the warm scene.

Yet, suddenly, he felt an ominous chill.

('Wait a minute.') His face froze as he shuddered as though he'd seen a ghost.

"Hm." Bella noticed. "What's wrong?"

face grew pale as he turned

Wern

do you know...?" Rui gulped before continuing. "How do you know Bella was almost caught by the Lowminer gang in an inn

Oh that." Wern replied a little too quickly.

firmly denied. "She only mentioned the number of times we'd been attacked. She did not mention any other

She turned towards Wern,

of the fifteen men beat up by a

how you knew they were Lowminer gangs,

by the second, before facing her. "Bella! He doesn't know what he's talking about. I've known you since

SLAP

resounded through the room as Bella swung with everything.

"Because this company is EVERYTHING to me. You think I'm going to sacrifice my life's work for the daughter of the man who caused all this mess?" He spat. "I TOLD Karl to not mess with Lowminers. That he'd die for it. Did he listen

face scrunched in confusion.

Lowminers." Bella whispered

associated with Hier Industries. When Karl died, I thought it was

understood. "To cooperate with them for the

"Among other things."

all over Hajin and between Hajin and Laxus, Wern was in a position that was of great utility to the Lowminers. Even if the Lowminers didn't predict that Bella trusted Wern enough to directly and straightforwardly to him,

they know we're here?"

"..."

and used Vital Pressure

"AAAAAAGHH"

they know

them a message when you arrived via a communication device they gave me, they told me to stall for a bit over half an hour" Wern grinned despite the pain. "That was half

out with a well-placed chop to

and sprinted out the office, running at top

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