This Is What I Want Too

Bobobo Wei Qi, standing to the side, was also half-convinced and half-doubtful. He turned to look at Richard. Though he said nothing aloud, he asked inwardly, Is this true?

He was certain that his friend Mike's sudden disappearance was connected to the Truth Society. As for Richard claiming that one of his companions had been harmed by the Truth Society and left unconscious, he truly could not be sure. After all, he had never seen Richard's unconscious companion. It was entirely possible that the story had been fabricated.

But then again, Richard had truly shown no mercy when dealing with members of the Truth Society. Even if the Truth Society had not caused Richard's companion to fall unconscious, there had to be some other grudge between them. Richard could not possibly be trying to infiltrate the Truth Society out of mere curiosity or for research, could he? Richard neither answered the Black-faced Old Man nor cleared up Bobobo Wei Qi's doubts. He merely focused intently on the changes in temperature from the small ornament beneath the clothes on his chest.

After he spoke those words, the part of the ornament facing the old man abruptly turned scorching hot. Based on the previous tests, it could basically be confirmed that this was because his words had stirred goodwill in the old man.

With both positive and negative reactions accounted for, he could now basically confirm that the old man's identity was not a disguise.

Taking a deep breath, Richard looked at the Black-faced Old Man and said, "Actually... it does not matter whether what I said was true or false. But there is one thing I can guarantee: our cooperation can truly begin now."

"Hm?" The Black-faced Old Man furrowed his brow slightly, then understood. Looking at Richard, he said, "So