Why aren’t they here yet?
There wasn’t the slightest ruffle detected throughout the ship, which was unusual.
Their previous looting sprees started around seven to eight hours into the journey, as it was the golden hour for their scheme.
Now it was past that period, and from how fast the ship was cruising, it’d be only a few hours before they’d arrive at the agreed location that was within Zarain’s territory.
In other words, the sunstones would be safe.
“Mr. Johnston, do you think that our opponents are scared? I mean, look at the size of our troops. Anyone would quiver in fear!”
“He’s right! I bet they’ve calculated the risks and concluded that it’s not worth it this time. Maybe that’s why they gave up?”
“That’s very probable. If they were in to rob us, they would’ve struck hours ago!”
Bruce’s men started giving their two cents, and he did share the same sentiments.
“Regardless, we still aren’t out of the woods yet as long as we haven’t set foot in Zarain. Do not let your guards down!” again, he reminded them.
A few seconds later, Fiery Demon reported his situation—there was nothing out of the ordinary.
Meanwhile, Levi was with Phoenix and her men somewhere outside Erudia.
He was chilling and sipping his tea, a behavior that stirred disbelief among his subordinates.
“Boss, are you sure that we stay put? In a few hours, the sunstones will be in Zarain. Are we not going to act now?”
“Precisely, boss. Let’s strike before it’s too late! We’re only left with a four-hour window!”
“We can’t just give up, boss!”
Levi’s men thought that he would come up with some unrivaled plan and didn’t expect him to put his feet up at this very moment.
The sunstones were almost reaching Zarain, and Levi was still bathing in a languor.
What is he waiting for?
His men were like cats on a hot tin roof, and some even started sweating out of distress.
Levi looked up at them and blurted, “Don’t you dare move a finger without my order!”
“But boss—”
“Silence! Obey to boss’s command!” Azure Dragon and Black Tortoise bellowed.
Phoenix added, “Bruce had already set up an impenetrable fortification. Who among you would be able to slip past his defense?”
Silence ensued.
On the other hand, Bruce and his troops were on the qui vive, and no one dared to blink.
Still, no sight of the mysterious looters.
Even Bruce, at one point, felt powerless.
As time trickled away slowly, the sun rose.
Not a single soul of the intruders was seen.
Another six hours passed, and the stones were still sitting securely in the cargo.
The transportation team successfully entered Zarain’s territorial waters and met Bruce and his team of warriors.
Bruce was still trying to shake himself out of disbelief when he saw the unharmed transportation team.
Is this real or am I dreaming?
The sunstones got here without a scratch?
He wasn’t the only person doubting the smooth delivery. Dubiousness loomed over his men too.
This is strange!
It’s like a f*cking reverie!
Those b*stards didn’t spring into action?
No one could wrap their head around what had just happened or lack thereof.
They were expecting a massive war.
Erudia was counting on the mysterious faction to stop the Lab of Gods once again, but to its disappointment, they didn’t turn up.
The Lab of Gods managed to ship the sunstones away.
“It seemed like the Lab of Gods does have what it takes to suppress the mysterious faction!”
“Cowards! They chickened out last minute! The Lab of Gods is indeed powerful! Those cowards gave up the moment they saw what it’s really made of!”
Somehow, Bruce was crestfallen.
He was hoping that they’d attacked so that things would be more interesting.
“Never mind. Take all the sunstones to the training base!” he shouted a command unenthusiastically.
After all the planning and those crooks got cold feet?
