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?"

grew pale as he

wrong, young man?" Wern

know Bella was

that." Wern replied a little too quickly.

only mentioned the number of times we'd

Rui's drift. She turned towards Wern, with

down." Wern raised his hands. "News of the fifteen men

him. "That doesn't explain how you knew they were

"Bella! He doesn't know what he's talking

SLAP

swung with everything.

WHY?" He laughed contemptuously. "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 to me? NO. Now

face scrunched in

means the Lowminers." Bella whispered

Hier Industries. When Karl died, I thought it was too

understood. "To cooperate with them

"Among other things."

and Laxus, Wern was in a position that was of great utility to the Lowminers. Even if the Lowminers

they know we're

"..."

used Vital Pressure to inflict excruciating

"AAAAAAGHH"

they know we're

device they gave me, they told me to stall for a bit over half an

eyes flew wide open. He knocked Wern out with a well-placed chop to the neck.

her and sprinted out the

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