"What's wrong?"
Meyrin was still unaware of He Kui's involvement with Aegis, feeling more puzzled than anything.
"Nothing, just some work-related issues," He Kui said gently, stroking Meyrin's red hair.
"Oh."
While the two were talking, Sulei was not idle either; she squatted down, and immediately a warm, damp sensation enveloped He Kui's sensitive area.
Seeing Sulei doing something with her mouth, Meyrin's face turned even redder.
However, without giving Meyrin a moment to hesitate, He Kui had already kissed the girl's cherry lips.
After midnight, Shihe returned to the room just as the two had just fallen asleep.
"They seem to have a good relationship."
Looking at Meyrin and Sulei, who were cuddled up together in bed, Shihe chuckled.
"Maybe it's because they work together often," He Kui said, smiling at the two, then continued to ask, "How's it going over there?"
"They've already entered Mexico, and there's not much danger."
"They should arrive by tomorrow."
Shihe lay in bed, holding He Kui, and spoke softly.
"Thank you."
He Kui warmly embraced Shihe, and the two gradually closed their eyes.
The next day, the two woke up early and returned to the radar room.
At that moment, little Aegis's view had transformed from an endless ocean to a stretch of yellow sand.
Mexico, once a paradise for drug lords, now had a population that seemed much smaller than He Kui remembered.
Or rather, it had far fewer people than He Kui's previous life in Mexico.
The streets were nearly deserted, and even the seemingly fierce gang members had vanished without a trace.
Only walls covered in dust and graffiti remained, proclaiming the remnants of what once was.
"This place was also hit by a nuclear explosion during World War III," the person leading the way suddenly said.
With a heavy accent and brown skin, it was clear that this person was a local gang member.
"Well, according to our agreement, we've brought you to Mexico."
"Thank you."
What he wanted to hear was certainly not this. He Kui quickly took out another card containing two hundred fifty thousand.
"Payment."
"Received. Safe travels."
The man smiled at the card and did not linger, turning to leave immediately.
Only Aegis remained in this desolate town.
"There's so much money invested in war, yet they don't rebuild the town."
Shihe shook her head as she looked at the dilapidated buildings.
"Perhaps it's because they've taken all their wealth to the skies."
There are always two sides to every story. Initially, only the wealthy could produce Coordinators.
Thus, most of the older first-generation Coordinators were powerful and influential.
The representative figures were undoubtedly the Clyne faction and the Zala faction.
Those wealthy individuals took most of their riches to the skies, leaving those below to suffer.
The conflict between natural humans and Coordinators has no clear right or wrong, making mutual understanding even more difficult.
Hearing He Kui's words, Shihe's lips parted slightly, but she couldn't find the words to refute him.
Her parents were also early first-generation Coordinators, so she understood what He Kui was saying.
"There's no point in discussing this now; focusing on the future is more important."
He Kui kissed the corner of Shihe's lips and said softly.
"Okay."
Just as Shihe agreed, her gaze controlling the little bird suddenly sharpened.
"Three people are following us."
"They're all kids."
Shihe said, a bit surprised.
"Probably gang workers."
"Perfect timing, let's find out more about them."
A mysterious, petite smuggler would definitely attract attention.
It was not surprising that someone would set their sights on them.
"Alright."
Aegis walked into a small alley.
"Brother, are you lost?"
A child's innocent voice came from behind, around ten years old. Although looking a bit worn, he was still quite adorable, evoking a sense of pity.
Unfortunately, from a distance, one couldn't observe the clouds above others' heads.
"Yes."
"Where do you want to go~?"
"To the maglev train station."
"You're quite far from the nearest station! It's in the capital."
When mentioning the capital, a look of longing appeared on the child's face.
The capital was certainly not the capital of the Atlantic Federation, but Mexico's capital, Mexico City.
Compared to this remote town near the border, the capital was an unattainable existence for them.
Let alone PLANT and the Atlantic Federation.
"Then let's go to the capital."
He had plans to go to the capital, and it was clear he couldn't let Aegis run there; the target was too obvious.
As for how to get there, the fastest method was naturally by plane, but there were many factors to consider.
Getting close to the local gang could provide more options.
"How does brother plan to get there?"
"I don't know."
"I can help you! Just... twenty thousand!"
The child made a gesture for money.
"Okay."
"Ah."
The child, initially thinking he would have to negotiate more, was taken aback, then nodded.
"Then follow me."
Upon hearing this, He Kui shrugged and followed.
"He might be trying to lure us into a robbery," Shihe analyzed while watching the little bird's image in He Kui's arms.
"Yeah."
"But I also need to ask how to get to Montana."
There were many ways to get there; although there was a rough plan, efficiency was the priority.
As they spoke, Aegis quickly followed the child into an abandoned house.
"There are seven people inside, armed."
"Audio detected."
Hotspot markers paired with a floor plan appeared on He Kui's screen.
"Big brother, this little guy should be a fat sheep, walking alone on a high line, worth at least three million."
A scarred man said to another scarred man.
"Perfect, wait for him to come in, control him directly, and then kill him after we get the information."
The brown scarred man was clearly experienced; someone who could produce that much money would easily attract retaliation if not dealt with thoroughly.
As the two spoke, He Kui followed the child to the front door.
"Brother, it's right here."
The child eagerly pushed the door open, and Aegis, taking advantage of her penetrating ability, rushed in before the group could react, easily subduing them.
"..."
Watching the scene unfold before him, along with the strong men groaning on the ground, the child stood frozen.
They had tried to resist before, but it had always ended in complete failure.
What followed was a heavier beating, and even one of his companions had been killed by them.
They were no match for these people.
But looking at the masked brother in front of him, the child hid in the corner, his eyes gradually brightening.
This month has temporarily returned to four thousand, likely to recover next month.
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