Chapter 275 Simmering (2/2)

"I am," said Aldrich He looked up at the full moon "But not the bad type of worry It's more…like anticipation"

"Antsy-pant-shun" Chrysa said the word out slowly

"Anticipation," Aldrich repeated, letting her get a better read of it "Itto happen And depending on what I do, I can ood, do we have to fight?"

"Probably"

Chrysa puo!"

Aldrich patted Chrysa's head "Slon there Fighting's not always about rushi+ng in In fact, that's the last thing you should do Stay back, watch, and figure things out before you go in

You should have at least your first three "

"Three!?" Chrysa's eyes widened in shock "I can't think that hard! Father can? Father's a genius!"

"You can Just give yourself some time" If Chrysa inherited more and more of Aldrich's talents and skills, then there was no doubt she could develop a battle ready analytical mind like him

That hen Aldrich's earpiece crackled into life He ier to it He did not want to miss this

"Boss? You there?" came Ace's voice

"Yes"

"…"

"What is it?" Aldrich narrowed his eyes "Did you catch Feather?"

In light of recent news about the Trident, Aldrich wanted Feather evenhim could lead to a treasure trove of information about the Trident civil war

The underworld knew of the ritty, nobody except those affiliated with the Trident had an idea of

"We fucked up his men and nabbed the nomad snitch, but Feather's not here Sorry, boss," said Ace

"I see Have you tried interrogating the ood at it Has this special poison or whatever that can cause the worst pain ever she says But theto meet the snitch as always, but even they were surprised when Feather didn't show up"

"Disappointing But not the worst thing in the world Try and take back as many of the men as possible I'llof Fler'Gan

There was no shortage of need for Alter test subjects

"Sure thing We'll try and look around "

"Go ahead and do that Report to Valera when you're done I' to be out for the next day"

Aldrich disconnected froood assassin Feather could not have gotten away froe

Or, maybe, the Trident conflict had torn Feather away by sheer dumb circumstance,

But then why had Feather left his e was at play here, and Aldrich could not shake the sensation that everything was starting to si before water on a burner broke out into a rolling, roaring, blazing boil

"Father, are you sure you're doing an anticipation? Aren't you just worried?" said Chrysa She tugged at Aldrich's dress shi+rt orried grasps

"Maybe I don't know everything, after all But that's where preparation , you always need to stay active You always need to try and set the pace

The s happen to you is when you loose your footing, slip, and never get back up"

Chrysa nodded thoughtfully

"But I can teach you that better e get into a fight" Aldrich started to cast [Mist Phase], beginning the process of returning to the Necropolis where he would now challenge the third trial quest "Which we're going to now"

"Yay!" Chrysa clapped her hands in glee