When Chrollo saw Uvogin outside through the church's glass window, he was a little surprised.
In his view, someone like Uvogin had always scoffed at things like prayer and devotion.
He also had nothing but contempt for places like churches and would normally never come here.
So why had he suddenly shown up today?
"And Machi is here too… and there's also…"
Chrollo also noticed that beside Uvogin and Machi stood another young boy, equally handsome.
In terms of appearance, he was almost on par with Chrollo himself.
Who was that?
Why had he never seen him before?
Uvogin and Machi usually acted together, and there had been no news of them gaining a new partner.
Had he just joined them?
But when they chased us earlier—and when they fought Phinks and Feitan—why didn't he appear?
One question after another surfaced in Chrollo's mind.
But before he could continue thinking, Father Aldren interrupted him.
"We've arrived at the screening room, Chrollo."
Standing in front of a door, Father Aldren reminded him.
"However, someone is already inside. If you want to study, you'll have to share the room."
Someone else?
Chrollo instinctively pushed the door open.
Inside, he saw a very familiar figure.
"Pakunoda?"
"Ah, Chrollo."
Sitting on the floor was Pakunoda, her short boyish haircut neat and tidy.
Though still young, she was already fairly tall.
She smiled and looked up at him.
"What are you doing here?"
Chrollo was clearly surprised by her appearance.
"I heard from Father Aldren that you often come here to watch videotapes and study."
Pakunoda said with a grin.
She hadn't yet developed the sharp aquiline nose she would have in the future.
"Really? I thought no one had noticed."
Chrollo stepped inside without hesitation.
"Well, the other kids all hate Father Aldren's lectures. No one else comes here."
Pakunoda shrugged.
She clearly understood Chrollo quite well.
"So you're the only one, Chrollo."
"I see. Pakunoda really knows us well—nothing escapes you."
"That's not true."
"But actually, there's one thing you got wrong."
"Huh?"
"Besides me, there are others who came to the church today."
Chrollo pointed toward the window set into the wall.
Pakunoda subconsciously followed the direction.
Through the window, they could clearly see a small forest area outside.
"Eh? That's Uvogin… and Machi?"
Pakunoda blinked in surprise.
Uvogin was practically a celebrity in Meteor City.
Almost every child knew him.
By extension, many also recognized Machi.
However—
"Why are they here? And who's the person with them? A new partner?"
Pakunoda asked curiously.
"So even Pakunoda doesn't know either."
Chrollo sighed dramatically.
"I thought you knew everything."
"Maybe we'll find out soon."
Pakunoda pursed her lips slightly.
Uvogin, Machi, and that mysterious new boy had all come near the church today in a very unusual manner.
It was obvious they were planning something.
So the two of them completely lost interest in watching videotapes.
Instead, they moved closer to the window to see what the trio was about to do.
And it wasn't just Chrollo and Pakunoda watching.
Nearby, another pair had also arrived.
"Hiss—ow, ow, ow!!"
In a corner outside the church, Phinks was grimacing as he sucked in cold air repeatedly.
His face was swollen and bruised in multiple places.
The pain made his expression twist.
"That bastard Uvogin really hits like he's trying to kill someone! Hiss!!"
Every time Phinks spoke, the movement pulled on his injured face, causing another surge of pain.
Yet his anger toward Uvogin made him unable to stop complaining.
Which resulted in him gasping in pain after every sentence.
"Lower your voice."
Beside him, Feitan glanced sideways with narrowed fox-like eyes.
"If you get any louder, the people inside the church will hear you."
"And then forget sneaking in—we'll be discovered immediately."
"…Got it."
Phinks reluctantly shut his mouth.
But he still muttered angrily:
"Once I fix my motorcycle, I'm going to settle the score with Uvogin properly!!"
Even though he lowered his voice, the anger in his words remained obvious.
Earlier during their fight, Uvogin had smashed his beloved motorcycle.
Simple repair materials could be scavenged from the garbage heaps of Meteor City.
But rare parts like engines could only be found in a place like this luxurious church.
Normally, no one dared cause trouble here.
After all, the church had the Meteor City Council of Elders backing it.
But clearly—
Phinks and Feitan were not normal people.
They were the type who simply didn't care.
"After all… we're thieves!!"
The two natural-born thieves were already rubbing their hands together, preparing to pull off a big heist at the church.
Once the motorcycle was repaired—
They would go find Uvogin and settle the score properly.
And the Uvogin they were thinking about…
Just happened to be nearby in the forest.
However—
At this moment, even Uvogin himself was about to lose his patience.
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