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 turned to

man?" Wern asked with sharp

was almost caught by the Lowminer gang in an inn before she met

Oh that." Wern replied a little too quickly.

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

caught on to Rui's drift. She turned towards

raised his hands. "News of the fifteen men beat up by a Martial

doesn't explain how you knew they were Lowminer gangs, and that they were

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

SLAP

slap resounded through the room as Bella swung with everything.

sacrifice my life's work for the daughter of the man who caused all this mess?" He spat. "I TOLD Karl to

face scrunched in confusion.

Lowminers."

thought it was too late for me. But they

understood. "To cooperate with them for the capture

"Among other things."

in a position that was of great

know we're here?" Rui

"..."

used Vital Pressure

"AAAAAAGHH"

they know we're

gave me, they told me to

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

lifted her and sprinted out the office, running at top

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