While Caesar was hesitating in her heart, Wise tactfully did not bring up the topic again, as if nothing had happened. Although Caesar was a little disappointed, she was not let down. Because she was even more determined to become a qualified Overlord. When the time comes, I'll marry Wise in a grand style!
Thinking this, Caesar also felt much more relaxed. Although there was still a hint of a blush on her face, she had calmed down. "Although I'm not smart, I'm like a wild boar. Once I've set a goal, I won't change it. I will work hard to catch up to them. Besides, I have a group of partners who support me. For now, I'll just focus on the Hellfire Ride! Uncle Pompeii is a good opponent. This time, I'm going to have a good match with him in the Hellfire Ride!"
Caesar was very confident, and that was enough. After all, in Wise's view, a leader didn't need to be extremely powerful or extremely smart. What was more important was the ability to rally people, and Caesar had just that, and she was very good at it.
Seeing that it was almost evening, the two didn't say any more and immediately got on the motorcycle and returned to Wildfire Town.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the old oil fields—
Lucius was reporting the distribution of the freight routes to Pompeii. Their conversation was not out of place in the camp. What was truly out of place was a camera that had inexplicably appeared in a dark corner. Why say so? Because in the Outer Ring, how could there be a camera of this style?!
No need to guess. Her true identity was Fairy. Because Wise was not very confident about the situation on the Triumphants' side, even if Pompeii, as the Overlord, acted very righteously. But this did not affect Wise from taking various precautions. And it was obvious that Fairy was the one he had sent to monitor whether the opponent was playing any tricks.
As mentioned before, there was too little network technology in the Outer Ring. Otherwise, why would she need to come and monitor in person?
After the conversation in the camp ended, Fairy did not stay any longer. She changed from a camera to a small aircraft and quickly returned to Wildfire Town in the night sky. It was clear that she did see someone playing tricks. But this little trick was Lucius putting something containing an Aether substance into Pompeii's water cup.
So after returning, she immediately told Wise about this. The latter couldn't help but be surprised. "I never thought, this guy named Lucius, he looks like a decent person, but he's actually a wolf in sheep's clothing!"
"Affirmative. According to internet slang, this kind of villain should be called—a bastard!"
Wise's words drew a round of agreement from Fairy. But the former almost choked upon hearing it. "Ahem, Fairy, be good. Don't learn this kind of internet slang next time."
"Understood, Master. Since you've said so, this word has been stored in the 'Absolutely Unusable Words' list."
Wise didn't pay too much attention to Fairy's antics. After all, this AI of his was just like this. Though now she wasn't just playing tricks, she was also playing... Anyway, sending Fairy to monitor before was just in case. He hadn't expected to learn such news. Then what should he do next?
From the intelligence collected by Fairy, it was not difficult to conclude that this guy named Lucius was colluding with a corporation in the city. Although it was still unknown which corporation it was, their goal was definitely the Burning Crystal Fire Lake. In that case, whether it was for Caesar or for the ordinary people of the old oil fields, Wise needed to do something.
But what should he do? Should he go to the Triumphants' camp now, find Pompeii, and tell him the news and show him the evidence? No. With Pompeii's trust in his subordinates, he wouldn't necessarily believe the one-sided story of an outsider like him. He might even be counter-bitten by Lucius. As for directly using his own hard power to subdue them all, that was even more out of the question! Isn't that the act of a brute?
So after thinking it over, Wise first had Fairy anonymously send the message to Pompeii's personal communication, ensuring he could see it. As for whether he would believe it? He wouldn't worry about that for now. Anyway, when the Hellfire Ride came, he would also enter the Hollow. If Lucius made any more small moves, he would have to get past him then.
Just then, Lucy suddenly came looking for him. "Wise, you did a good job. After Caesar came back from the city, not only did her mood improve, but she's even more energetic than before!"
"This is also thanks to Lucy. If you hadn't persuaded Caesar, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly." Wise didn't mention the news he knew. After all, even if he told Lucy about this, it would only make her worry.
"Hmph, you're quite good at talking. You didn't just rely on this to make Caesar happy, did you?" Lucy inadvertently spoke the truth, which made Wise break out in a cold sweat. But the prompt of her affection increasing was a huge contrast to her words.
[Lucy's Affection increased by 5 points. Current Affection: 70 points.]
...
A few days later, at the starting point of the Hellfire Ride in the old oil fields—
As a female host named Johnny explained on the big screen and pushed the heat of the competition to a climax, Caesar, Lucy, and Wright were all on their respective motorcycles, preparing at the starting line. Wise had already transformed into a Bangboo and was sitting in front of Caesar. And on their other side were the equally ready Pompeii, Lucius, and Morse. The former were the challengers, wanting to compete for the latter's position as overlord.
"Uncle Overlord! It's finally the finals! This time, I can have a good match with you!" Caesar smiled excitedly, her hands on the motorcycle handlebars couldn't help but tighten a little. As for Pompeii, he confidently crossed his arms.
"Hehe, you talk big, little girl. Then you'll have to work a little harder. Don't let me get too bored."
After the two sides exchanged harsh words, the host immediately announced the start of the race. Neither side hesitated for a moment. At the moment of the start, they all twisted their throttles to the maximum and rushed out in an instant.
At this time, Belle, sitting in the audience, couldn't help but feel a little worried as she looked at the big screen with a 10-minute delay of the real-time broadcast in the Hollow. She knew that her brother had already entered the Hollow at this time. Of course, not in the form of a Bangboo, but his real body, and he had even taken Fairy with him!
Meanwhile, on the other side, Wise and Fairy in the Hollow were dodging the real-time broadcast drones all the way and had come to a place on Caesar's necessary path. He knew that a bomb had been installed on the mountain wall in front of him. He had wanted to come and dismantle it, but he had run into a little trouble.
(Can you give me a 'power up with love'?—a certain author who was acting cute and begging said.)
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