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

Wern

"How do you know Bella was almost caught by the Lowminer gang in an inn before

that." Wern replied a little too quickly. "Bella mentioned

only mentioned the number of times

Rui's drift. She turned towards Wern,

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

how you knew they were Lowminer gangs, and that they were after

her. "Bella! He doesn't know what he's

SLAP

room as Bella swung with everything. Tears

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

face scrunched in

means the Lowminers." Bella whispered

Company has always associated with Hier Industries. When Karl died, I thought it was too late

"To cooperate with them for the capture

"Among other things."

and chains 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

we're here?"

"..."

him and used Vital Pressure to

"AAAAAAGHH"

they know we're

you arrived via a communication device they gave me, they told me to stall for a bit over half an hour" Wern grinned despite

to the

and sprinted out

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