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?"

face grew pale as he turned to Wern, sizing

man?" Wern asked with

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

little too quickly.

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

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

hands. "News of the fifteen men beat up by

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

"Bella! He doesn't know what he's talking about. I've known

SLAP

swung with everything. Tears streamed

the daughter of the man who caused

scrunched in

the Lowminers." Bella

has always associated with Hier Industries. When Karl died, I thought it was too late for me. But they offered me a

"To cooperate with them for the capture

"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 the Lowminers didn't predict

they know we're here?"

"..."

him and used Vital Pressure to

"AAAAAAGHH"

they know we're

me to stall for a bit over

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

her and sprinted out

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