The message from Biscuit was short, but it clearly conveyed urgency.
'If it's urgent, you should call instead of sending a message.'
However, most of the Pro Hunters he knew preferred to send messages instead of calling.
Probably because they thought a sudden call might inadvertently disturb the receiving end.
"Time and place."
Moses replied immediately.
Having spent over forty days in the Melin Ecological Zone, Menchi had gathered a considerable achievement, so it was a good time to leave.
It just so happened that Biscuit had some important business, so they would be able to set off directly to meet Biscuit.
A moment later, his phone vibrated lightly.
Biscuit sent another message.
"June 12th, Vandy City, go to Stone Tavern. Bring more money (ˆ ³ ˆ)♥!"
There was also a flying kiss emoticon at the end of the message.
"Bring more money?"
Moses was slightly puzzled but quickly understood what Biscuit meant by 'urgent matters', 'It's probably the crown we had talked about before.'
'Is the Olum Auction House planning to put the crown up for sale ahead of time?'
Moses put away his phone and thought to himself.
To this day, he hadn't mentioned to Biscuit about bringing out a similar crown from the ruins.
Even though Biscuit wanted the gems from the suspected fake crown, Moses felt that it was necessary to let her know about it.
'June 12th, it's still early...'
Moses lowered his gaze and suddenly noticed Shizuku's gaze on him. He interrupted his thoughts, then stood up and said, "I'll go hunt some game."
Shizuku didn't say anything, but just stood up and looked at Moses quietly.
Although Shizuku said nothing, Moses could already tell what she was thinking.
"Then, let's go together."
"Um."
Shizuku nodded in response.
Then, the two walked side by side towards the forest in the distance.
Menchi looked up at the departing figures of Moses and Shizuku, but quickly turned her attention back to her cooking.
When cooking fish on stone slab, the most important thing to pay attention to is the heat and temperature.
She couldn't afford to be distracted.
At least for now, what mattered most was perfecting the dish, rather than caring about what her master and that gluttonous girl are going to do.
The next morning.
Moses woke up early.
The grass by the lake was shrouded in a thin mist, swirling gently over the blades.
Moses stood in the morning mist, beginning his daily training, until the sunlight filtered through the trees, dissipating the mist. Only then did Moses stop his training.
Menchi had already packed her things, ready to leave at any moment.
As for Shizuku, she had cleaned up the surrounding area.
That evening, Moses and his two companions boarded the airship bound for Vandy City.
In the airship's restaurant, by the window.
Menchi looked at Shizuku, who is sitting across from her, and said irritably, "I say, you, you don't even know where we're going or what we're doing, just following along. Don't you worry we might sell you off?"
"Do you know?"
Shizuku quickly asked back.
"…"
Menchi was turned speechless.
In fact, she didn't know what Moses was going to do in Vandy City.
"So you don't know either."
Shizuku saw this, but her expression was as calm as ever.
Menchi was powerless to refute, so she could only turn her head to look at Moses next to her and asked, "Master, what are we going to Vandy City for?"
"To see someone."
Moses said while looking out at the orange sky through the window.
Menchi pressed, "Could it be Wright?"
"No."
Moses withdrew his gaze from the window, and without waiting for Menchi to ask again, he took the initiative to bring up Biscuit's matter.
Menchi and Shizuku listened quietly.
After listening to what Moses said about Biscuit, Menchi's face showed a little strange expression, while Shizuku showed a curious expression.
From the perspective of a listener, the woman named Biscuit was almost like Moses's half-master...
"I remember it's called 'The End of the Monka Expedition Force'. I'll send you the photo."
Moses picked up his phone and operated it, sending the promotional pictures of the crown he had previously saved to Shizuku and Menchi.
When Shizuku opened the photo, she was immediately captivated by the seven-colored gems on the crown.
She had always been interested in shiny things, and under the backlighting, the seven different-colored gems on the crown emitted a beautiful luster.
Absolutely exquisite.
That was Shizuku's impression when she saw the crown.
Menchi, however, was much less impressed.
The real End of the Monka Expedition Force was brought out by her own hands.
Having carried the crown with her from the ruins until she met up with Moses, she had long lost any sense of novelty from it.
"Master, does that mean...the crown that Biscuit wants to buy is a fake?"
Menchi sent Moses a text while holding her phone.
Although Shizuku, the forgetful glutton, had spent over forty days with them in the Melin Ecological Zone, Menchi was not naive enough to casually reveal they also had 'The End of the Monka Expedition' in their hands.
Moses saw the message sent by Menchi and replied immediately.
"Most likely, but given its accuracy, it is more like an ancient replica. That's why the auction house's appraisers were fooled."
"Then, Biscuit will probably give up the idea of buying it after knowing this, right?"
"It's hard to say. Biscuit is mainly after the gems. Although the crown at the Olum Auction House might be a replica, the gems inlaid on it are of high quality, enough for Biscuit to buy it. Besides, the main reason we went there this time was to help Biscuit save some money."
'Save some money?'
Seeing the message sent by Moses, Menchi turned her head to look over with some confusion.
However, Moses only smiled slightly and didn't explain further.
A few days later, the airship landed in the Vandy City.
Like Yorknew City, Vandy City was a coastal city and a hotspot for Mafia activity.
As for why the Mafia like coastal areas so much, it's probably due to the convenience for smuggling...
Moses and his two companions arrived in Vandy City, but there are still ten days before the date agreed with Biscuit.
Moses was also not in a hurry. He first found a hotel to stay in and sent a text message to Biscuit to let her know they had arrived at Vandy City.
Upon learning that Moses had arrived, Biscuit immediately said she would come as soon as possible.
In fact, the reason why she set the meeting time so late was to make the most of the time to make money.
After all, her current budget still makes her feel insecure.