All six of them sat across the living room; Perseus and Zeppelin sat on a couch, while the others were scattered on another couch. “Here is the thing.” Perseus began speaking since his aunt and uncle weren't ready to speak. “I managed to get them to protect you all, and that only matters.” Gabrielle and Relic exchanged glances before glancing back at Perseus. “I didn't know that you knew to fight like that,” Eriane muttered. “I have seen you hit those security men, but it was nothing like this.”Perseus ran his hand through his hair. “I knew how to fight for a long time.’’ He lied. “Hmm.” Eriane stared at him, squinting. “You're a terrible liar, and I can see through your lie.” Perseus grabbed Zeppelin's shoulder. “See, I didn't fight them alone. Zeppelin helped me, and I can't have more than three guys at once.” “That's bull–” Lexi was cut off by Perseus' palm on her lips.“She was about to say a curse word,” Perseus said. Lexi began humming and, at the same time, glaring at Pe
[The gift and secret reward you were granted after completing your previous mission is:][Gift: One-star top-up of all your skills.].[Secret reward: strength upgrade.]Perseus sighed. He was standing in front of his car while the ladies were shoving stuff that they had brought inside the boot. “Get those things inside, or we are going to be late.” Relic called out.Perseus glanced at his wristwatch. It was 7:55 a.m. Since he couldn't sleep, his eyes were swollen. “Did you have a nightmare last night?” Zeppelin appeared next to him. “Not in the slightest.” Perseus opened the car door and got in. Zeppelin got in with him, and the rest were left to see at the back.“I should have bought a minivan,” Perseus muttered. “That's not necessary.” Lexi chimed as she settled at the back with the others. “This one is enough for us.” Gabrielle nodded her head in agreement. “You don't have to waste so much money just because you won the lottery and bought some shares.” “Yes, aunt.” Lexi not
Zeppelin showed no emotion. “I heard the kids talking about him, and I asked about him. Why?” Perseus bit his lips. “Are you sure?” “Where else am I supposed to hear his name from if it isn't from the kids?” [Why do I feel like he is lying?] Iris asked as she peered at Perseus.Perseus glanced at Iris. “I had my suspicion that he could see you from the start, but you said that it wasn't possible.” Iris nodded. [It's impossible.][I was talking about him lying about hearing the man's name from the kid.][He had probably seen the man before today.]“Alright.” Perseus told Zeppelin. “I thought you had met him before.” “Or if I was involved in his crimes.” Zeppelin joked with a small laugh, but Perseus frowned. “Not funny then,” Zeppelin muttered. Lexi's gaze shifted from one person to another. “So, what makes you think that there was something wrong with this place, Zep?” “It's Zeppelin.” “Whatever. Go on. What made you think that?” Zeppelin glanced around as if someone were goi
“I hope you can tell me about the orphanage if you help me cook,” Perseus muttered.“My job here is cooking, not talking. If you don't mind, mister, I would like to see the pasta.” She stretched forth her hand and peered up at him expectantly.Zeppelin might be right. [It's like she is following a script.]Perseus wondered what the girl's age might be. [She's turning nine in three weeks.][Her name is Jose.][She doesn't have a family name. Abandoned when she was only seven months old.]Perseus felt bad for the kid. She must have gone through a lot after being abandoned. “I have the pasta with me, but I will have to get it. Since you are willing to help, why don't you help me bring it here?” “How do I find it?” Jose asked. “If you can find my brother, He is going to hand it over to you.” Jose hesitated. “I don't think it is a great idea for me to leave.” “It wouldn't take long. Find him, get the pasta, and we’ll get started with cooking.”Jose nodded before heading for the door.
“Well, we are asked to do as they say, and if anyone disobeys, They won't be found the next day,” Jose said, her eyes scanning the place. “I shouldn't be telling you this, but there is a book where she stores all the names of all the kids.”Perseus listened with keen attention as Jose continued. After listening, Perseus concluded. The kids were either being adopted or trafficked. He just had to be sure about it.“Does she hit you?” Jose flinched at the question. “Yes. Sometimes. He also said that if we told anyone about it, we would have a lesser chance of being adopted.” “Can I see the file?” Perseus asked. Jose nodded and rose to her feet. “Come with me.”Perseus followed Jose. She opened the store room and walked in, then pulled open another door inside and stepped in. Perseus was stunned; he had no idea there was a door there when he looked.“This is where the files have been kept,” Jose announced as she grabbed a flashlight from the wall. As soon as Perseus fell into step wi
Perseus glanced at the woman, who was shivering under his gaze. He didn't realize how scary he looked to the woman. “I don't understand what you are talking about.” Mrs. Jeremiah said. “You don't?” Perseus' voice was menacing. Mrs. Jeremiah took one step back and landed on her buttocks. “This is an orphanage, and the kids get adopted by families.” Perseus' silence made her continue. “Joey was getting adopted today. I was about to tell Jose about it.” “My sister doesn't want to get adopted,” Jose whispered. Perseus held Jose tight. “Who is adopting her? I have to meet them.” Blood drained from Mrs. Jeremiah's face. “There is no need. She is only getting adopted; all kids would be glad if they were adopted.” I saw that the woman wasn't willing to tell him anything. Perseus reached out for the system. “Truth potion, please.” [On its host.]Iris sprayed the potion in the air, and Mrs. Jeremiah sniffed it. “Now, would you tell me what is going on here?” Perseus questioned. Mrs
Lexi took the logo from him and glanced at it. “How do we do that?” Luke was already taking his leave. He didn't want to interfere in Lexi's and Perseus' investigations. “Since you have gotten these workers arrested, we will take them for questioning.”Lexi nodded. “Okay, Luke. Thanks.”“It's your vacation, after all.” Luke winked at her before leaving. [It sounds like someone is terrified of taking this case. That's why he is leaving it to us.]'Right, but he can still help by questioning them.’[I guess so.]Perseus glanced at Iris. “How do we find the owners of this logo?” [On it, host. This costs 12 full stat points.]Iris scanned the logo. [It belongs to the River Gang.][Tracing the location costs one point per minute.][Are you ready to go?]“Let me see.” Zeppelin appeared out of nowhere and snatched the logo from Lexi.“Hey–”“It belongs to the River Gang,” Perseus announced, making Lexi freeze. “What? The Rivers?” Lexi questioned. Perseus nodded. “Why do you look bewild
The huge man regained his balance. He wanted to throw Perseus off balance by nudging him on the shoulder, but he hadn't expected his body to react that way. “HX and Fanny are in the rings now!” “Keen attention to see who wins and who wins the bets.”“You can go ahead and vote for your preferred one!” The crowd began roaring in excitement, and all of them hurried to make their bets. Perseus was glaring at the huge man, who had a stunned expression on his face. “Is anything the matter?” Perse demanded. The huge man backed away and frowned when he realized it. “No! You are in my way!” The people next to them were staring at them expectantly. “I don't think we should get into a fight with him,” Lexi told Perseus. “That's going to draw unnecessary attention to us.” Perseus got out of the way and gestured for the man to pass. Surprisingly, the man felt insulted by Perseus' actions. “How dare you ask me to pass without any proper apology?” The man snarled. “I am going to hit you unt