"Brother, you seemed to be enjoying yourself quite a bit just now, didn't you?" After leading Caesar and the others out of the Hollow, Wise had already disconnected his consciousness sync. Belle, seeing this, immediately came over with a mischievous look. "If Nekomata knew about this, what would happen?"
Just then, Fairy on the side also chimed in at the right time. "It is speculated that Miss Nekomata would be sad and would launch a crying and pestering offensive against Master."
"Alright, please don't cause any more trouble. I was just trying to save myself at that time." Wise defended himself weakly. But from the expressions on their faces, it was clear that they didn't believe him at all.
"Let's not talk about this. Caesar and the others should be back soon. Since we've finished our work, should we go get something to eat?" Belle looked a little impatient.
Wise was a little confused by this. "You don't seem to mind those burritos and skewers made of unknown meat at all."
"What's there to be afraid of? Isn't it just insect legs? As long as it's food rich in protein, it's good stuff! Didn't brother say that before?"
"I was... oh well, let's go eat together." Wise finally gave up arguing. Belle, on the other hand, had a look of victory and even gave him an arrogant peace sign. Hmph, you mischievous little sister. Don't think that just because we're in the Outer Ring, I can't deal with you!Wise planned in his heart to give Belle a good supplement of protein later. Anyway, she also liked things rich in protein, right?
During dinner, Wise was hugged around the neck by an overly excited Bernice and fed a fuel drink. If it weren't for Caesar on the side pulling her away, probably more than just his jacket would have been wet. But he had no choice but to wear it for now. After all, he only had a short-sleeved shirt underneath. If he took it off and came into contact with others...
On the way back, Belle patted her full stomach. It seemed she had eaten too much for dinner and had no room left for a late-night snack. And just at this moment, Lucy suddenly sent Wise a message, saying she had something to talk to him about and asked him to come to the shed behind the gas station alone, and she specifically emphasized not to tell anyone else.
Wise, seeing this, told Belle, and then went to the place Lucy had mentioned. The latter was indeed already waiting there. After seeing him arrive, she immediately spoke. "Wise, sorry to call you out so late. I'll get straight to the point. I'm looking for you today because I have an extra commission, and I hope you can keep it a secret."
Wise, after hearing this, was a little confused as to why she wanted to hide it from the others. Lucy then said that she didn't want this matter to affect the others' state for the race.
"Wise, you should have noticed it too. Recently, we've encountered obstacles when moving in the Hollow. It's obvious someone is targeting us. I've investigated the identities of Barom and Pokona. They are not on any of the publicly known motorcycle gang lists. But I guess they are most likely related to the [Triumphants]."
Wise also deeply agreed with this. After all, the Hellfire Ride was a one-on-one match between the Sons of Calydon and the Triumphants. Since one team would become the next overlord, it was the safest to not offend anyone at this time.
"Also, based on my understanding of Lucius, he is definitely behind this! It's just that we don't have any concrete evidence and can't do anything to him." In fact, Lucy had long been prepared for their opponents to trip them up. But the only thing she found strange was that the other party's information was too accurate! This made her suspect that someone in the town was tipping off the Triumphants.
Wise nodded after hearing this. "In that case, is there anything I need to do?"
"Not at the moment. Because I need to screen the suspects first. I will investigate this matter next. There may be a time when I need your help later."
"Don't worry, [Phaethon] accepts this commission!" Wise replied affirmatively. For some reason, he had a feeling of a Proxy script snatching an order.
"Thanks. By the way, one more reminder. Don't tell anyone else about this, especially Bernice and Caesar! Bernice can't keep a secret at all. As for Caesar... oh well, it's nothing."
Seeing Lucy's obviously very concerned but tsundere-like performance, Wise couldn't help but tease her a little. "Lucy, you really think a lot for Caesar."
"H-how is that possible!" Of course, Lucy wouldn't admit it. Her small face turned slightly red in the night, and she then started to find reasons for herself. "Hmph, hmph, I have intelligence that Caesar doesn't know. That means I've gained the upper hand in my competition with her. That's all! Wait, what's with that expression! Do you not believe me?!" Lucy looked at Wise's "I get it" expression and suddenly felt a little guilty.
"Anyway, I'll contact you after there's progress. Wait for my news. Goodbye!" After saying this, Lucy left directly.
Wise also sorted out the gains from his conversation with her. For example, the car accident that happened when he came to the Outer Ring, Lucy suspected that it was that Lucius who did it.
Seeing that it was getting late, Wise also planned to go back to his room to have a good exchange with Belle. On the way, he also took off his jacket, which was stained with the fuel drink. But just then, he suddenly noticed a figure not far away, secretly approaching a truck. "That truck... looks like Paipai's Great Molar, right? Strange, is there something going on so late at night?"
Wise was a little confused. Because Wildfire Town was pitch black at night, it was impossible to see who the other person was with just the moonlight. In the end, he still decided to go and see. After all, Lucy had just said that there might be a mole in the town. Now that he saw a suspicious person, of course he couldn't let them go. So he quietly followed. He happened to see the suspicious figure enter the cab of the Great Molar.
Wise's gaze sharpened. The golden hair was very conspicuous under the moonlight. Plus the height of the figure, he already had an answer in his heart. While confused, he was also vigilant. After observing for a while and seeing that the truck showed no signs of starting, Wise continued to approach. He slowly walked towards the truck's cab. And after getting closer, Wise immediately found that the cab door was not closed.
When he came to the side of the truck, he happened to be able to see through the gap in the door a fair, shapely foot propped up on the door, accompanied by a special sound. Wise immediately recognized it. It was Paipai's voice!
Having been experienced for a long time, how could he not know what was going on? He immediately prepared to leave without a sound. But just at this moment, an accident happened...
Paipai inside the cab seemed to have some situation. She suddenly kicked the door open with great force, and her body also lost its balance and slipped out. Hearing the girl's cry of surprise, Wise almost subconsciously went forward and caught her with his hands.
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