With that said, the demons felt more at ease. Hugo did not want to bother with his short-sighted subordinates anymore. He told himself that he must make a decision on the candidates.
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Back at the inn, Predecessor Santa took out his tobacco pipe and gestured to Owen Bertram, who then took out a packet of Tobacco Silk and tossed it to Little Ghost Gregory Ryan: "Help the predecessor fill it up."
Santa shook his head: "You kid is too cunning and opportunistic. You take advantage of others when needed, and abandon them when not." Gregory Ryan took the tobacco silk skillfully, filled the pipe for Santa and tried to please him: "My craftsmanship is excellent, predecessor, have a try." The scene was quite pitiful.
Santa puffed away at the smoke, asking Owen Bertram: "Are you really planning to cooperate with Ghost Chariot Guard? I thought you came for revenge, but now you're doing business?"
