Chapter 169

Chastina was completely stunned, her gaze sweeping back and forth between the two men's sharp suits—wearing like that to scavenge?!

Texas didn't explain further to Chastina, but stared at Han Fei with a serious expression, reiterating, "In short, I will never allow the Laterano incident to happen again."

"Excuse me," Theresa interjected curiously, "What exactly happened in Laterano?"

"Nothing much, just checked a few manhole covers and looked through a few trash cans," Han Fei mumbled vaguely.

"Um?"

Theresa was even more confused.

"Ahem." Han Fei coughed lightly, naturally turning his face away. "It's really nothing."

"Boss, aren't you ashamed when you say that?" Texas's tone remained calm.

Texas's expressions aren't that varied; if it were a girl with a less aloof personality, she would have rolled her eyes countless times.

"Miss Te... thea, please listen to me."

Texas instinctively reached for Theresa's name, then remembered her disguise and changed her words:

"Our boss, in Laterano, under the watch of the Laterano Guard, ransacked two streets, turning over every manhole cover and trash can."

"So this time, please stand with me and stop his shameful act."

"What do you mean 'searched through it thoroughly'?!" Han Fei immediately retorted loudly, trying to salvage his image. "I just opened it and took a look!"

Texas ignored Han Fei's rebuttal and calmly said, "So, are you sure you want to dress like this and go around the streets of Kazimierz, opening every trash can you see and prying open every manhole cover?"

Before Han Fei could even speak, Chastina couldn't help but take a step back.

This is so embarrassing!

Although Chastina was often mocked for being a country bumpkin when she fought in underground knight tournaments, those mockeries didn't bother Chastina at all.

She was indeed a country girl from the countryside, and she wasn't ashamed of that identity, so mockery was useless.

But if it were to go through trash cans and open manhole covers in the streets and alleys under the gaze of countless people, Chastina really couldn't handle it.

Girls have pride too!

"I didn't know there was such an experience?"

Unlike Theresa, Chastina didn't back down immediately. However, being gentle and tolerant by nature, she couldn't help but chuckle.

She was even a little curious about how Han Fei had managed to do it.

Is the street in Laterano deserted?

That's obviously impossible. Although Laterano isn't a large country, it still has a considerable population; it's unlikely that there wouldn't be a single pedestrian on two streets.

"Hah."

Noticing everyone's gaze, Han Fei waved his hand dismissively, "I can only say that you guys are lucky to be born in a good era. You still have money at home now. When you really don't have money, what's a little rummaging through trash cans and opening manhole covers? That's not a big deal, okay?"

"Back in the day, I'd solo-jump into the Ursus Tundra, naked, starting with just a knife, and getting all my gear by looting!"

Texas gestured to interrupt, saying, "Anyway, boss, we still have money at home, so please don't do anything like this anymore."

Texas glanced at Theresa and added, "I doubt Miss Theresa would want to go rummaging through manhole covers and trash cans with you either."

"Are I alright?" Theresa asked softly. "If it's just one or two, I'm fine."

Texas turned her gaze to Han Fei and said, "We still have money at home, we haven't fallen to that level yet, so please stop thinking about rummaging through all the trash cans and manhole covers on the street. Boss, please mind your image, okay?"

Although Chastina didn't understand the specific details, she chimed in, "Exactly! Searching through all the trash cans and manhole covers on the entire street is an exaggeration. Think about the sanitation workers!"

"I didn't rummage through anything, I just opened it to take a look."

Han Fei tried to defend himself, but seeing Texas's uncompromising expression, he could only sigh:

"Fine, fine, I won't flip it then."

As he spoke, Han Fei scratched his head, thinking to himself, "Why won't they let me flip the manhole cover anymore? Honestly."

Who runs a knife that won't eat manhole covers or trash cans? Young master, is that it?

Seeing Han Fei's helpless expression, Theresa smiled first, then frowned slightly and said, "But, does this mean we'll never be able to 'eat'?"

"It's not that bad."

Han Fei thought for a moment and said seriously, "At worst, we can just launch a full-scale attack on the Commercial Union?"

Please don't do that!

Chastina's face turned green. Although she didn't have a good impression of the Commercial Union, after all, the "degeneration" of the Knights of Kazimierz was driven by these capitalists.

But attacking the Commercial Union without any reason could really cause trouble.

Well, there are indeed constant frictions and frequent struggles between the Kazimierz Knights and capital, but ultimately, that's an internal matter for the Kazimierz people.

But if you, an outsider, directly attack the Commercial Union, the knights won't treat you as an ally; they'll only see you as an enemy.

You've scared them.

Theresa rolled her eyes at Han Fei, then began to comfort Chastina.

"I was just saying," Han Fei waved his hand. "Just kidding, don't take it seriously."

Attacking the Commercial Union so aggressively must be a bit crazy; I'm afraid the moment they launch their attack, the racing knights will immediately follow suit.

Even if a mouse is hungry and wants to eat people, it will first act as a potato mine, rather than attacking a fully equipped team head-on.

Theresa glanced at Han Fei again and continued to reassure Chastina visibly relaxed, clearly afraid that Han Fei might do something crazy.

Texas, however, had a knowing glint in her eyes.

She knew her boss quite well and knew how daring he was.

Since the Commercial Union was mentioned, it means that the boss really considers it as a potential candidate.

As for a full-scale attack, that's definitely a joke. Texas knows his boss isn't stupid and wouldn't actually launch a full-scale attack on the Commercial Union. His boss basically doesn't do things he's not confident about.

Even though it sometimes sounds incredibly crazy, he always has a general idea in mind before he takes action.

Attacking the Commercial Union is clearly not something they are confident about.

Texas's mind raced, and based on her boss's personality, she quickly guessed part of Han Fei's thoughts.

The general plan is that if we don't get to eat anything good, we'll sneak into the Commercial Union and have a big feast before we leave.

This should be Han Fei's backup plan.

At this moment, Theresa, holding little Chastina, softly asked, "So, where do we go next?"

Han Fei glanced at his watch; it was almost ten o'clock, but ten o'clock was still a long time before noon. Even if the old craftsman woke up at noon sharp, there were still two hours left.

So Han Fei waved his hand and said, "Where else can we go? Let's watch some knightly matches."

Theresa adjusted her sunglasses and said softly, "Looks like I shouldn't have worn this outfit. Now it really feels like a vacation."

"Isn't a vacation nice too?"

Han Fei reached out and patted Theresa's shoulder, saying softly, "Just consider it a break for yourself. You've been so busy for so long, it's always good to relax a bit."

"Yeah?"

Theresa asked softly in return, neither agreeing nor refusing.

Just then, Chastina, who was in her arms, suddenly raised her head, reached out and squeezed Theresa's little hand, and said earnestly, "Sister Thea, I think Han Fei is right. Relaxing occasionally isn't a bad thing."

Chastina didn't know who Theresa was or what had happened to her in the past, but Chastina could sense that Theresa was a good person, a very gentle older sister.

Despite their short time together, Theresa's gentle nature has already won over Chastina.

Chastina didn't want to see this gentle older sister looking so dejected.

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"That's really a distant concept."

Theresa looked wistful; for the Demon King, a vacation was truly a distant dream.

Theresa murmured softly, a hint of reminiscence in her eyes.

For the former Demon King, "taking a holiday" was indeed a luxury and a distant dream.

Kazdel has never been a peaceful land, and the Babel is the eye of the storm.

In such an environment, when did she, as the leader, ever have the right to truly relax?

However, at this moment, looking at Chastina, and the smiling man not far away, Theresa felt for the first time the genuine thought, "Then let's relax."

Anyway, she is no longer the leader who has to bear everything; she is just an ordinary "employee".

Since the boss has said we can take a break, why be stubborn?

"So, does that mean I can really slack off?"

Theresa smiled and wrapped her arms around Chastina's neck, gently resting her chin on the little one's head. She spoke softly to Han Fei, "We're supposed to be on a field mission, but it's turned into a vacation. Is this really okay?"

Chastina seemed to understand, but not quite, and immediately turned her questioning gaze to Han Fei.

Han Fei naturally wouldn't say no, and immediately nodded, saying, "It's alright, just listen to me, we have nothing else to do anyway."

"All right."

Theresa smiled, a relaxed and bright smile. "Then I'll rest for a while. I'll automatically end my vacation when needed."

"Let's do it this way."

Han Fei readily agreed, "Let's go watch the knight competition, then we'll go find the craftsman."

Seeing Han Fei's enthusiasm, Theresa shook her head but said nothing.

"Sister Thea."

Chastina raised her head slightly, looking at Theresa behind her with a hint of confusion on her face. "Don't you like taking vacations?"

"How could I not like it?"

Theresa gently patted the top of her head. "It's just a little bit uncomfortable."

She didn't dwell on the topic for long, and soon said with a smile, "Alright, let's hurry up and catch up."

The group spent more than an hour at the knightly arena before heading to the old craftsman's residence.

On the way, Han Fei was still saying, "Why do I feel like none of the knights who went on stage today are very strong?"

"Because it's still early."

Chastina explained earnestly, "The knights with higher scores don't need to play yet. The stronger the knights will be as the season progresses."

"What about that Rusty Knight from yesterday?" Han Fei raised an eyebrow.

"That guy is different," Chastina added. "He enjoys the feeling of torturing his opponents; you can't judge him by conventional standards."

"Don't know."

Han Fei shrugged, not quite understanding.

Before long, the old craftsman's residence came into view.

It was a small shop that seemed to take on all sorts of jobs, at least that's what the sign said.

--The business scope is all-encompassing, ranging from repairing everyday utensils to sharpening knives, tightening screws, and all sorts of odd jobs.

However, it must be said that such a messy and disorganized business scope lacks sophistication.

At least, according to common sense, a truly skilled master craftsman should not take on odd jobs.

But this is Kazimierz, a country where capital is everything.

Therefore, it wouldn't be surprising if it turned out any way it did.

The shop was open now, so Han Fei didn't hesitate and led his men inside, saying directly:

"Hello, is the craftsman here?"

Upon entering, Han Fei only saw a blonde girl with a blonde ponytail standing in front of the counter, her back to the shop's main entrance.

Hearing Han Fei's greeting, the girl instinctively turned around, offering a friendly smile, "Hello, is there anything I can help you with?"

Han Fei took a closer look and thought to himself, "Isn't this my adorable Maria Nearl?"

At that time, Maria Nearl, now known as Miss Blemishine, was not wearing her signature pure white armor, but rather a light, dark casual outfit, looking quite relaxed and at ease.

It was another familiar face.