799 Big Trouble! (1/2)
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
”I think it's fine. Either way, we should bring it out immediately,” said Mochizuki Chihaya.
The thing would be convincing proof. Mochizuki Chihaya could report it to her superior and accuse Commander Takagi of his selfish act to free her brother Iwata.
”Chihaya, you better think twice about it,” said Mo Fan sternly.
”What do you mean?” Mochizuki Chihaya looked at Mo Fan in confusion. Her eyes flickered alertly.
She was still not too familiar with Mo Fan's character, and it was normal for anyone to be interested in the orb. She was worried that Mo Fan was blinded by greed too.
”Don't look at me like that. I do admit that I was quite intrigued before seeing the Essence Orb, since I also have a Summoned Beast. However, I no longer have the thought after I saw it. I wouldn't even take it for free,” said Mo Fan.
”What are you trying to say?” Mochizuki Chihaya did not understand.
”I already told you, this thing is too evil!” said Mo Fan.
”I'm not planning to keep it, I'm just going to hand it to Osaka's Magic Association, or the government, as long as my brother will no longer suffer in the East Guardian Tower.” Mochizuki Chihaya sounded quite agitated.
She had been extremely close to her brother since they were young. On top of that, they shared flowers of the same stem, which further deepened the bond between them.
She was more familiar with what kind of a place the East Guardian Tower was than anyone else. How could she possibly let her brother Iwata suffer for such a long time here?
”I'm only keeping you company until you've confirmed that your brother is imprisoned here. As for the orb, take it if you want, I won't stop you, but don't drag me into the mess,” said Mo Fan.
”Mmm, either way, I'm grateful for your help. It means a lot, thank you.”
Mo Fan did not respond. He saw Mochizuki Chihaya stow the orb away with an expressionless face.
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It was not difficult to leave the East Guardian Tower. They were not many guards inside, and it was impossible for outsiders to come in. Considering how security was established, the unconscious guards would only be discovered when the guards for the next shift arrived. Mo Fan and Mochizuki Chihaya were able to return the same way they came.
They parted ways at the bottom of the mountain. Mo Fan was still feeling uncomfortable seeing Mochizuki Chihaya hurrying toward Osaka.
”Little Loach, something is seriously wrong about that thing, right?” mumbled Mo Fan as he glanced at his chest.
The Little Loach Pendant had acute senses. If the Essence Orb was useful, the Little Loach Pendant would have eaten it in a single bite to grow stronger. However, when Mo Fan approached the Essence Orb, he felt a strong disgust rising from the Little Loach Pendant, directed at the orb!
Therefore, Mo Fan was convinced that the orb was extremely dangerous!
It was normal for humans to be greedy. Mo Fan admitted that he was the kind who would pounce on a treasure as soon as he spotted one. However, it was necessary to be smart when being greedy, too. Mo Fan somehow felt that the Essence Orb was like Pandora's box!
The uneasy feeling grew stronger when he looked in the direction Mochizuki Chihaya was disappearing into and captured a glimpse of a shadowy aura surrounding her.
”Little Loach, do you think daddy has made a huge mistake?” Mo Fan started murmuring again.
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