188 Spreading the Seeds (1/2)

Jun finally gave up contacting Yetu after the nth attempt.

He thought that they would be able to talk, but it felt like he was expecting too much from the unreliable system.

He already finished reading the file and was now contemplating on what to do. He knew who the enemies were and even became shocked when he found the bald man who chatted with his mother as one of them, Julian Celestine, a retired General of the Philippine Army.

The bottle of water on his hand became crumpled when Jun remembered the time his mother talked with this man. This man must have done something for his mother to leave! Even though he doesn't have proof, his instinct was leaning towards that theory!

Jun chuckled lifelessly. 'What am I saying? I even imagine things now.'

While in the middle of belittling himself, the rooftop's door opened.

Lolita came out and became glad after seeing him. Following behind her was Cain appearing idiotic and blissful.

”You're here! We've been looking for you! You should learn to tell someone your whereabouts, so this doesn't happen too often.” she grumbled.

”Oh, you have an attitude now? I'm thinking of never giving you another set of rat meat,” Jun said.

Lolita immediately clasped her hand and begged for mercy. ”I'm sorry, I'm in the wrong. Please don't take away the only tasty food I had for weeks.”

Jun chuckled softly and shook his head. Lolita saw his reaction and playfully stuck out her tongue.

Cain, who watched the scene from the sidelines, became dumbfounded. He couldn't comprehend why two grown-ups were bickering like they were children.

Cain found his chance to interrupt the two after they stopped talking. He reported, ”Madam Auring disappeared together with Mister Angelo. Some witnesses say that they eloped while others say they escaped, fearing that you'll kill anyone associated with Marcus.”

”Do I look like someone who would kill for no appropriate reason?” Jun said solemnly.

Cain almost nodded his head subconsciously but was able to stop at the last moment. With his back becoming sweaty, he refuted Jun's claim. ”No, boss. You would never do something like that! Those two must be out of their minds to believe that you act like Marcus, not knowing that you're a benevolent Lord.”

Jun nodded his head in satisfaction. He realized that having someone singing praises to him doesn't feel bad.

Lolita left them alone so that they could have a proper discussion.

Jun summoned his dimensional storage then beckoned for Cain to step closer. He placed five appetizing Giant Rats on the table. The glistening reddish-brown skin reflected the moonlight from above.

”Share this with everyone. Don't give anyone aside from your original members understand?”

”I understand.” Cain nodded his head.

”Also, distribute this to as many people as you can,” Jun handed a stack of Black Haven Research [Basic Edition] leaflets to Cain. ”Okay, you may go.”

Jun waved his hand to bade farewell, but Cain didn't move back after taking the Giant Rat's meat and the leaflets.

”Can I join your faction? I know that we barely know each other, but having skilled subordinates is a must, don't you think?”

”I agree with that. Let's put your application on the pending status, and I'll decide whether you're a 'skilled subordinate' after the operation tomorrow.”

”Thank you,” Cain bowed then started walking. Before he reached the door, he halted and turned back, ”There's also this man, Ralph. He's an excellent subordinate. I think he's stronger than me, but he focuses too much on his pet dog. You should focus on him too.”

Cain bowed again and quickly left before Jun could reply.

”Ralph with a pet dog? Let's see tomorrow if you're really something.”