Chapter 1156: Believers
"...That's how it happened. Simon is dead, and headquarters was reportedly attacked. Ryan's authority has been upgraded, but we have no reinforcements left..."
Inside the Grocery Store, Nietzsche cradled a cup of hot cocoa and recounted everything that had happened. His brow was furrowed with gloom. "I'm too weak..."
"I thought you'd blame me," Fang Yuan said with a smile, setting down the newspaper. "Because of someone's irresponsibility..."
"No. I've thought it through. This really wasn't your fault. No one asked you to do that, but I had a responsibility!" Nietzsche took a deep breath. "I'm ashamed of how narrow-minded, cowardly, and weak I was before!"
"Congratulations, young man. You've grown up!" Fang Yuan didn't seem particularly moved, but still offered his congratulations.
"So... I leaked your information too!" A sly glint flashed in Nietzsche's eyes. "Since you specialize in selling mysterious items, surely you won't turn away more customers?"
"Of course not. They're more than welcome!"
Fang Yuan looked past him and immediately spotted Angelila. "Well, hello there, Miss Tour Guide!"
"Good day, sir..." Angelila was wary. She couldn't get a clear read on the shopkeeper's strength at all.
To her, he seemed like an ordinary person, but how could that be possible?
"Welcome to my little shop. Just tell me what you need!" Fang Yuan flashed the grin of a crooked salesman.
"Um... What do you think would suit me?" Angelila thought for a moment, then asked bluntly.
"One look at this beautiful lady tells me she has an artist's temperament. You'd be best off choosing a few Art Pieces to display at home... Like this one!"
Fang Yuan snapped his fingers. Molly Gu came out carrying an oil painting. It was none other than Dream!
"This..."
Angelila and Nietzsche both narrowed their eyes, sensing