Arios said: "Based on the rumors I heard, I'm afraid even I may not be able to defeat him."
"How come, even the Wind Sword Master can't match it?" Lloyd said.
Michelle said: "Well, in my opinion, the winning rate of both sides is about 50-50. After all, swordsmen and mercenaries have very different fighting types and areas of expertise."
Randy: "Indeed, although you are indeed very strong, your uncle is also a monster in the true sense..."
"If we engage in a head-on battle, I'm afraid no one can guarantee that we will escape unscathed."
"Yes, I understand." Ousi said, "But once the situation becomes critical and it's time to take action, I won't be polite."
"The key question is, what is their purpose in coming to Crossbell?"
El: 'Well, that's the point.'
Vaji: "Although we have collected some information, we still have no clue about it."
"The clues we have so far seem to be that they have something to do with the empire, right?"
"Well, there is another piece of information that interests me very much. This is what Os learned." Michelle said.
"What information?"
"It's about Black Moon. It seems that Dongfang Street is currently conducting some kind of deal with the elders of Black Moon."
Lloyd: "Really?"
Ellie: "Speaking of the elders of Black Moon, Tai's grandfather is also one of them."
"Yes, and there is another person leading this transaction, a woman named Wuxiang."
"What, is it her?" Lloyd said.
"It's the mysterious black-haired sister who appeared at the auction." Waji said.
"Well, she actually used to work as a receptionist at the Chase branch in Liber." Ouse said: "But she resigned a year ago and then went to Locksmith, the intelligence agency over there in the East." Ouse said.
.
"That's it."
"I heard about this newly established intelligence agency." Ellie said: "Wait a minute, didn't Red Constellation and Black Moon fight before? The two behemoths had contact with two intelligence agencies of different forces.
This means."
Waji: "Haha, the two camps have clear barriers. They seem to be ready for confrontation."
"Are you going to fight here?" El said.
Michel said: "This possibility is not impossible, especially since the big figures from the empire will come tomorrow, and there will also be big figures from the Eastern forces visiting."
"Perhaps both parties want to take advantage of this opportunity to do something ulterior."
"However, they did not hide their secret contact with the Red Constellation and the Black Moon, which is a bit abnormal." Arios said.
"Once Black Moon and Red Constellation take action, their background will be exposed. This will definitely be criticized. I am afraid that they will not be willing to take such a big risk.
Ellie said: 'Indeed, neither side should launch an attack so hastily.'
"But how to explain it."
"Damn it, uncle, what are their intentions?" Randy said.
"Anyway, the puzzle that our current intelligence has completed, if nothing else happens, we should have a key piece that we have not obtained." Lloyd said.
"It must be found as soon as possible."
Ellie: "Yeah."
"Haha, that's it." Waji said.
Michel said: "In fact, we have the same idea, and we are currently looking for that key fragment through the association's intelligence network."
"That's right." Lloyd said.
"So if you know anything, can you tell us?" Randy said.
Michelle said: "Once we make new progress, we will definitely contact the headquarters."
"If you find anything, please tell us. This is also to make it through the three days starting from tomorrow safely." Oss said.
"Got it." Lloyd said.
Ellie: "If I find anything, I will notify you immediately."
Afterwards, Qia and Xiaoyu returned to the association, accompanied by Caite. In order not to disturb Xiaoyu and Ousi's father-daughter time alone, Lloyd and others said goodbye to Arios and others on the pretext of going back for dinner and returned.
Arrive at the support department.
"By the way, Qia, are you going to go to the rooftop of the department store with Xiaoyu tomorrow?" Lloyd said.
Kia: "Well, it's called the unveiling ceremony, right? We made an appointment to watch it together."
"That's true, but Xiaoyu can't see the unveiling ceremony." Ellie said.
"Yes, but she wants to feel the atmosphere." Kia said, "As for what the unveiling ceremony will look like, I will tell her."
"That's right." Lloyd sighed.
"That kid is really strong," Randy said.
"Randy, you have been feeling down." Kia said.
"Haha, no matter what, I should still be as handsome as usual."
"The term "senior is so handsome" is now outdated, said El.
"Haha, you are very energetic in pretending." Waji said.
'Damn it, you juniors are not allowed to interrupt.'
"Haha." Lloyd said with a smile: "Randy, please don't get into trouble."
Ellie: "Yeah, at times like this, you should just rely on us and don't have to deal with everything on your own."
Randy said: "Haha, I know. After all, they are my relatives after all. I really want to have a heart-to-heart talk with them."
Ellie: "This."
"Isn't it too dangerous?" Lloyd said.
"It's okay, I know them, and my uncle said he wanted to talk to me about something, but there was no news after that. I went to look for him at Lubache's old address, but he also pretended not to be there," Randy said.
Lloyd said: "That's it. Don't worry, whatever is supposed to come will come back."
"I'm hungry. Does the section chief seem to be back late today?" Randy said.
"Yes, they have to arrange the unveiling ceremony tomorrow, and I'm afraid it will be delayed very late." Lloyd said.
"Haha, in that case, how about we go out to eat today?" Ellie said.
El; “It’s not bad to eat out together occasionally.”
Waji said: "Then go to the restaurant next door or the hotel on East Street."
"Well, let's put the things back in the room first, then pack up and let's go." Lloyd said.
At this time, Caite suddenly shouted alertly.
"What's wrong,"
"Well, it's saying that guests are coming." Kia said.
"Guest?" Lloyd said.
Randy walked in not looking very good.
"Anyway, let's go in first," Lloyd said.
After entering, there was a red-haired girl sitting in the hall.
Lloyd said, "What, Randy's cousin."
"Hey hey hey, hello everyone, I'm Shelly." Shelly greeted with a friendly smile, "You guys are so slow, I can't even wait, you're tired of me."
Randy said expressionlessly: "Why are you here?"
"Brother Randy is so ruthless. Why are you not happy at all when facing your lovely sister after a long separation?" Shelly complained while smiling.
"Tell me, what are you doing here? No, what are you doing here?"
"Brother Randy, you are too slow. If I had set up the mechanism before, you would have died the moment you entered the door."
Shelly naturally said murderous words, glanced at the people in the support department, and finally stared at Randy's tense face. She raised a mocking smile at the corner of her mouth: "When did you become so useless?"
Already!?”
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet, perhaps because of Shelly's aura and dangerous aura, and the ticking sound of the clock hanging on the wall could be heard in Lloyd's ears.
"What do you say...!" Lloyd looked at her, his hand unconsciously approaching the waist where the police baton was placed.
"Haha, don't worry, I didn't set up any mechanism." Shelly said easily, as if reminiscing with an old friend, "If Brother Randy is the only one, we can play this kind of game as before, unless
In the war, we will not involve ordinary people, Randy, are you right?"
Waji breathed out a breath and said, "Another problem child."
"Your name is Shelly, right?" Lloyd said seriously: "Let me introduce myself, I am Lloyd from the support department."
"Ah, hello, hello. I was really embarrassed last time. Well, according to the formal terms, it was rude."
"This is the department building of Crossbell's Support Section. The sofa you are sitting on was also purchased with public funds. You actually talked about agency traps and involving ordinary people. In front of children, do you want to control this inappropriate behavior?
Speak.”
"I'm sorry, I just miss my brother so much, so I wanted to have some fun with him."
"Humph, will you miss me? It's probably your uncle who sent you here." Randy said solemnly.
"That's right, dad told you at that time that he has something to talk to you about. He will probably be very busy from tomorrow on, so I hope it will be tonight."
Shelly said seriously, "By the way, you can refuse."
"Oh, if I refuse, you will definitely resort to any means. I have already seen through your style of doing things."
Randy frowned, he didn't believe a word of what Shelly just said.
"Haha, it seems that you have recovered." Shelly was not angry but smiled softly. Her smile was filled with strange enthusiasm and vitality.
Then she said: "Dad, I'm waiting for you. What do you think?"
"Huh, okay, sorry everyone, I won't be coming to dinner today..."
Before he finished speaking, Kia on the side interrupted him: "Randy, Randy, is this sister a bad person?"
She looked at Shelly with some uneasiness. The aura emanating from him and the words he spoke reminded her of the thunder on a rainy day, as if something bad had happened again.
"Kia, go back quickly." Lloyd and Ellie stepped forward to protect Kia.
"Calling me a bad person? That's too much." Shelly sighed in disappointment. She looked at Kia: "Huh? Who is this? Isn't it too cute?"
"She is our child. If you dare to touch her, I will kill you."
Randy said very scary words for the first time, and his eyes were like a beast, flashing with a destructive light.
"Ah haha, I know." Shelly smiled as energetically as usual and said, "Maybe I will try it, haha, just kidding."
"Okay, that's all. Don't worry, I will be back tonight." Randy turned around and said to everyone.
Ellie: "Yes, but."
El: "Isn't it too dangerous?"
Lloyd thought for a while, looked at Randy and said, "How about this, I'll go with you and say hello to them, how about that?"
"Huh?" Everyone present was shocked. This Lloyd was so bold.
"As the captain of the support section, saying hello to the relatives of colleagues is considered basic etiquette." Lloyd said seriously: "Besides, being able to go to a high-end club is also a good learning experience."
"Hey...brother, you are really interesting. This opportunity is rare, so let's come together." Shelly agreed immediately, and she glanced at Lloyd with interest.
But he sneered in his heart: This is Brother Randy's companion? Is it because this man is here that makes Brother Randy feel so belonging in this place?
Then let's see what this man is capable of. If he is just a idiot, then kill him and persuade Randy to come back.
Waji said: "Haha, can you add me as a member? I would also like to see the high-end club."
"Of course you are welcome to the handsome young man." Shelly said without thinking. Then she took a closer look at Waji and said, "But who is the young man or the young lady?"
"Haha, let's just call him a little brother." Vaji replied calmly.
"What are you talking about?" Randy said with a straight face, "Shelley, don't make your own decisions."
Shelly didn't answer. She ignored Randy and said, "Okay, okay, I'll send a car to pick you up. By the way, are the two sisters coming? Ah, but it's really convenient for the child and the wolf to get there.
"
"Ellie, El, you and Kia, please stay for dinner." Lloyd said, "Also, don't forget to contact the section chief. Cait will ask you to guard this place until the section chief comes back."
"Ao."
Ellie wanted to say something else, but Lloyd shook his head at her, and she bit her lip and said, "Okay, I understand."
Seeing this, El didn't say anything more.
"Lloyd, are you going out?" Kia asked with her eyes wide open.
"Well, the three of us have some business to go out. Maybe we should come back later and go to bed early." Lloyd touched Kia's cute little head and solemnly promised: "We will definitely be safe."
Hearing this, Qia showed a happy smile, nodded heavily and said, "Yes! Be careful on the road."
Then Lloyd and the other three followed Shelly out of the Support Section office building and onto the street outside, where a pair of luxurious tow trucks drove over.
The car is of high quality and is an extended length.
"This is a high-end guided vehicle from Rifu Company," Vaji said.
"Humph, I have already purchased such a luxury car." Randy said angrily, "It seems business is good."
"Haha, it's all thanks to you, we made a lot of money."
The car stopped in front of the four people, and with a click, the door opened, and a hunky-backed man walked out.
"Miss Shelly, thank you for your hard work." He walked up to Shelly respectfully, and then he turned his gaze to Randy: "Master, it's been a long time since I saw you."
"Gareth, long time no see." Randy nodded slightly. This was a cadre who had been following the mercenary group since before, so he was naturally very familiar with him.
However, Randy no longer wanted to have anything to do with the past, so he immediately added: "Also, don't call me Master."
"I think you have heard about Lord Balder. I am really sorry for his death."
Gareth looked sad and said sincerely.
"Yeah." Randy replied softly. He had mixed feelings about the father who had parted ways with him and didn't know what to say. (To be continued)