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?"

pale as he turned to Wern,

man?" Wern asked with sharp

continuing. "How do you know Bella was almost

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

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

to Rui's drift. She turned towards Wern, with horror and terror in

hands. "News of the fifteen

doesn't explain how you knew they were Lowminer

her. "Bella! He doesn't know what he's talking about. I've known you since you were an

SLAP

Bella swung with everything. Tears streamed down Bella's

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

scrunched in

means the Lowminers." Bella whispered

Karl died, I thought it

"To cooperate with them

"Among other things."

of control over supply routes 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

they know we're here?"

"..."

said..." Rui grabbed him and used Vital Pressure to inflict

"AAAAAAGHH"

know we're

when you arrived via a communication device they gave me, they told me to stall for a

out with a well-placed chop to the

her and sprinted out the office, running at

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