Magnanimous and noble

Today is the day when Eastrise and Bifrost resume trade, and I can already see those trucks from afar.

I didn't expect that Shiyu would personally come to inspect. Thanks to you, there were no issues along the way, and the bodyguards I hired have all returned to Bifrost.

Once we enter Sorrow Pass, the goods can be handed over to the customs workers in Eastrise for inspection.

I recall my childhood, watching the trains coming from the north, pleading with my butler grandfather to buy me the novel gadgets produced by the northern industrial base.

Unfortunately, these tracks were destroyed due to the Crystal Disaster. Now, these freight cars are coming from the winding mountain road on the other side of Sorrow Pass, which is also an important step in rebuilding our home.

Miss Brown, we owe all this to your mediation.

This is what I should do as a citizen of the Joint Council. After all, having been in business for a long time, one would inevitably think about whether they could make some Tribute to society.

Miss Brown, you have great potential in politics.

I didn't expect the security to be so tight, this operation seems a bit dangerous.

Miss Brown has already done a lot of preparatory work for us. If we don't take action, we would be letting her down. Those two marked cars are arranged by Brown, with drivers ready to cooperate with our actions.

Well, there's nothing more to say, let's get to it! We can't let Raeon increase her power any further!

It's the Watchtower people again... They completely disregard the interests of Eastrise in their pursuit of power.

Raeon is still too lenient with them.

Lady Shiyu, based on our inventory, it appears that the enemy only managed to steal one truck, and the driver is also missing.

No, we must not let that vehicle fall into the rebels' hands. Lady Shiyu, I will immediately begin tracking down the truck's whereabouts.

(Why does Brown always seem to attract the attention of the Watchtower?)

No, I need to locate her.

Miss Brown, there are no heterogeneous crystals in this freight car? The driver is also missing...

I'm sorry, it might be an issue with my intel... However, the level of security this time is beyond anything I had imagined.

It's possible that Raeon found out about your actions and secretly switched the beams, using other means to transport this batch of heterogeneous crystals. This would also make it easier for her to monopolize these precious materials.

Isn't this an abuse of public resources for personal gain... In that case, Watchtower should be held responsible for the crystal theft!

Brown! Who are you with?

Oh no, it's Shiyu's people... Taisei, it's best if you retreat. I'll handle this myself.

I can't leave you alone...

It's fine. If you stay, it will only raise suspicions.

Alright, then please take care of yourself!

Hmph, two are chasing after me. I'll take my leave for now!

Miss Akira! I-I didn't do anything...

Is this the truck that Watchtower just intercepted? How did you know its location?

...

As expected, you have malicious intentions, secretly colluding with Watchtower. What angers me the most is that you deceived Lady Shiyu's trust!

Damn, I'm being cornered...

Miss Akira, are you alright? I only acted in self-defense...

Don't pretend to be a good person with your false kindness! If you release me, I'll expose all your secrets to the public.

Miss Akira, even so, I don't want to harm you.

This treatment will not leave any scars.

Aren't you afraid that I'll capture you and bring you to justice?

I believe Lady Shiyu will forgive me.

What is loaded in that truck? Why are there special markings on it?

I'll open it for you to take a look...

Are these... toys?

Well, these are the gifts I promised to deliver to the orphans. They were brought in through this trade route. I marked this car with a special symbol...

I was just begging Taisei to leave the toys in the car for me.

It's all my fault. Now the heterogenous crystals in the car are gone...

Miss Brown, don't cry. We also made mistakes in this operation...

Akira! Brown! Shiyu, please go back!

Miss, is there any new progress in the investigation?

We found the driver's body, and she had an address of a place in Mo Capital on her. Surprisingly, we discovered the secretly immigrated Nebu leader Wadjet there!

Wadjet? So it's Rasparta's people colluding with Watchtower? They're really going all out...

Miss Brown, I apologize for misunderstanding you.

It's alright, Miss Akira. Please do your best to apprehend this Wadjet as soon as possible.

I'm back!

Boss! Have you finally finished the commission?

Well, there should be some news coming through. I need to send a message to confirm it.

Now everything is fine!

Has the boss been working overtime for half a month on a project that's just about transporting a batch of important materials?

It's just a small task for the boss!

Is Lumin busy right now?

Well, she has a rather troublesome guest at the moment...

Wadjet? How did she end up drinking here? Coming to my establishment without my permission, she's going to get me into trouble, huh?

Don't worry, Wadjet sneaked in through a secret passage and wasn't noticed by other guests.

Hmm, you're doing a great job. Lumin, please step out for a moment. I need to discuss some business with Lord Wadjet.

Alright then.

Lord Celestial, our mission is complete. You can go home now.

Our mission? Throughout the whole process, I was just a messenger.

In the afternoon, I almost got caught by the Luminary Guard. As one of the leaders of Nebu, is it worth it for Raeon to capture me for smuggling?

Being disliked by both Nebu and the organization, do you think it's easy for me? I'd rather have a drink here. If you want to drive me away, you'll have to send someone to take me back.

Don't say that. With you holding the fort, I can complete the mission with peace of mind. I'll inform the other priests about your contributions at the next meeting.

Everything is ready. I've prepared enough explosives to blow up the entire Teslovik, along with the route map of their base.

Now, all we need to do is wait for Sil's good news.

I didn't expect the security to be so tight, this operation seems a bit dangerous.

Miss Brown has already done a lot of preparatory work for us. If we don't take action, we would be letting her down. Those two marked cars are arranged by Brown, with drivers ready to cooperate with our actions.

Well, there's nothing more to say, let's get to it! We can't let Raeon increase her power any further!

It's the Watchtower people again... They completely disregard the interests of Eastrise in their pursuit of power.

Raeon is still too lenient with them.

Lady Shiyu, based on our inventory, it appears that the enemy only managed to steal one truck, and the driver is also missing.

No, we must not let that vehicle fall into the rebels' hands. Lady Shiyu, I will immediately begin tracking down the truck's whereabouts.

(Why does Brown always seem to attract the attention of the Watchtower?)

No, I need to locate her.

Miss Brown, there are no heterogeneous crystals in this freight car? The driver is also missing...

I'm sorry, it might be an issue with my intel... However, the level of security this time is beyond anything I had imagined.

It's possible that Raeon found out about your actions and secretly switched the beams, using other means to transport this batch of heterogeneous crystals. This would also make it easier for her to monopolize these precious materials.

Isn't this an abuse of public resources for personal gain... In that case, Watchtower should be held responsible for the crystal theft!

Brown! Who are you with?

Oh no, it's Shiyu's people... Taisei, it's best if you retreat. I'll handle this myself.

I can't leave you alone...

It's fine. If you stay, it will only raise suspicions.

Alright, then please take care of yourself!

Hmph, two are chasing after me. I'll take my leave for now!

Miss Akira! I-I didn't do anything...

Is this the truck that Watchtower just intercepted? How did you know its location?

...

As expected, you have malicious intentions, secretly colluding with Watchtower. What angers me the most is that you deceived Lady Shiyu's trust!

Damn, I'm being cornered...

Miss Akira, are you alright? I only acted in self-defense...

Don't pretend to be a good person with your false kindness! If you release me, I'll expose all your secrets to the public.

Miss Akira, even so, I don't want to harm you.

This treatment will not leave any scars.

Aren't you afraid that I'll capture you and bring you to justice?

I believe Lady Shiyu will forgive me.

What is loaded in that truck? Why are there special markings on it?

I'll open it for you to take a look...

Are these... toys?

Well, these are the gifts I promised to deliver to the orphans. They were brought in through this trade route. I marked this car with a special symbol...

I was just begging Taisei to leave the toys in the car for me.

It's all my fault. Now the heterogenous crystals in the car are gone...

Miss Brown, don't cry. We also made mistakes in this operation...

Akira! Brown! Shiyu, please go back!

Miss, is there any new progress in the investigation?

We found the driver's body, and she had an address of a place in Mo Capital on her. Surprisingly, we discovered the secretly immigrated Nebu leader Wadjet there!

Wadjet? So it's Rasparta's people colluding with Watchtower? They're really going all out...

Miss Brown, I apologize for misunderstanding you.

It's alright, Miss Akira. Please do your best to apprehend this Wadjet as soon as possible.

I'm back!

Boss! Have you finally finished the commission?

Well, there should be some news coming through. I need to send a message to confirm it.

Now everything is fine!

Has the boss been working overtime for half a month on a project that's just about transporting a batch of important materials?

It's just a small task for the boss!

Is Lumin busy right now?

Well, she has a rather troublesome guest at the moment...

Wadjet? How did she end up drinking here? Coming to my establishment without my permission, she's going to get me into trouble, huh?

Don't worry, Wadjet sneaked in through a secret passage and wasn't noticed by other guests.

Hmm, you're doing a great job. Lumin, please step out for a moment. I need to discuss some business with Lord Wadjet.

Alright then.

Lord Celestial, our mission is complete. You can go home now.

Our mission? Throughout the whole process, I was just a messenger.

In the afternoon, I almost got caught by the Luminary Guard. As one of the leaders of Nebu, is it worth it for Raeon to capture me for smuggling?

Being disliked by both Nebu and the organization, do you think it's easy for me? I'd rather have a drink here. If you want to drive me away, you'll have to send someone to take me back.

Don't say that. With you holding the fort, I can complete the mission with peace of mind. I'll inform the other priests about your contributions at the next meeting.

Everything is ready. I've prepared enough explosives to blow up the entire Teslovik, along with the route map of their base.

Now, all we need to do is wait for Sil's good news.