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?"

he turned to Wern, sizing

wrong, young man?" Wern asked with sharp

gulped before continuing. "How do you know Bella was almost caught

a little too quickly. "Bella mentioned that at

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

on to Rui's drift. She turned towards Wern, with

"News of the fifteen

knew they were Lowminer

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

SLAP

swung with everything. Tears

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 look

scrunched

the Lowminers." Bella whispered

thought it was too late for me. But they offered me a sweet

with them for

"Among other things."

and Laxus, Wern was in a position that was of great utility to the Lowminers. Even if the Lowminers didn't predict that

know we're here?"

"..."

Rui grabbed him and used Vital Pressure to inflict

"AAAAAAGHH"

they know

told me to stall for a bit over

He knocked Wern out with a well-placed chop to the neck. "Fuck!" Rui cursed. He grabbed Bella.

and sprinted out the office, running

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