Restocking Supplies / Three Enemies

Even if we stayed for a year, only six hours would pass. Forgetting about our original world and taking a trip wasn't bad either.

"Ah... I'm exhausted after playing all day."

After dinner, the three of them chose not to take a ride back. Instead, they slowly walked to the hotel beneath the night sky, taking in the scenery along the way.

Kiana had wandered alone for a long time. To her, friends and companions were luxuries, so once she had them, she didn't want to let go.

Raiden Mei, meanwhile, had long grown accustomed to walking home with Qin Mo. After her father was imprisoned, many people had approached her, intending to deceive her and seize the remaining assets of the Raiden family.

Those people had resorted to every possible tactic. The most straightforward was waiting for her on her way home from school.

After Qin Mo learned about it, he initially began accompanying her home every day after school. After helping her out of trouble several times, it became him picking her up from school every day.

Although there was now one more person, having another friend wasn't a bad thing for her.

After walking for a while, the three noticed a man in a cowboy hat running toward them. He looked completely out of place in Singapore, brimming with Wild West flair.

Just as he brushed past them...

"King Crimson..."

The red-and-white Stand suddenly appeared and punched the man in the abdomen, sending him flying.

"Ah! Qin Mo, why did you suddenly attack him?"

Raiden Mei was startled as well, but she quickly reacted. "Is he an enemy?"

King Crimson stood before the three of them, facing the cowboy sprawled on the ground. Qin Mo nodded. "Yes. Hol Horse, the user of the Emperor Stand."

"Him? Then why would he..."

Before Kiana could finish her question, three familiar figures came running over from the distance.

"Finally caught you! Try running again!"

Polnareff ran over and angrily kicked Hol Horse, who was lying on the ground, knocking him back down just as he was about to get up.

Kakyoin Noriaki nodded to the three of them. "Good thing you stopped him. Otherwise, he would've escaped."

"Let me heal you first."

Seeing the blood and injuries on the three of them, Raiden Mei summoned Crazy Diamond and healed Jotaro, Kakyoin, and Polnareff before asking, "Did he injure you?"

Polnareff kicked Hol Horse again. "How could trash like him hurt us? It was that guy called J. Geil."

"Yes. There were too many reflective surfaces around, so it was difficult to predict that guy's movements. Luckily, Jotaro was there."

Kakyoin Noriaki briefly explained what had happened.

Originally, Polnareff had discovered—or rather, Hol Horse and The Hanged Man had come looking for Polnareff—and the battle had begun. The surrounding tourists had fled in fright from the inexplicable attacks, while he and Jotaro happened to be nearby and rushed over to help.

They found the injured Polnareff.

Afterward, the two of them were also caught within The Hanged Man's attack range. Somehow, Jotaro suddenly knocked The Hanged Man away while it was changing positions.

When everyone looked toward Jotaro, he finally spoke.

"That guy used his ability."

"..."

The others might not have understood yet, but Qin Mo had.

Jotaro Kujo was talking about Dio.

When Qin Mo had spoiled the story, he had also told Jotaro that Star Platinum possessed the same ability as Dio. So Jotaro had been trying to sense changes in time. Dio used time stop several times a day to train, and its range covered the entire world, catching Jotaro in it as well. Over the past few days, he had picked up a little of the knack behind stopping time.

However, he didn't dare use that ability for fear of Dio discovering him. So whenever Dio stopped time, he could only secretly move around and get used to the sensation.

This time, during the battle, Dio had coincidentally activated his ability again, freezing The Hanged Man in midair while it was constantly changing positions to attack. Star Platinum had taken the opportunity to defeat it and locate its user.

After Hol Horse discovered that The Hanged Man had been struck, he began to run, which was why the others had fallen so far behind.

"Then deal with him yourselves. We'll be heading back first."

Qin Mo glanced at the system rewards. He had gained another 100 crystals, which meant the system had determined that Hol Horse and J. Geil had both been defeated.

Naturally, Qin Mo had no interest in what would happen to Hol Horse next.

In the original story, this character had always acted as an enemy. He was also a pure mercenary. Even after losing to the Joestar group, he had never considered quitting and had instead returned to Dio.

Qin Mo knew they probably wouldn't kill him. He also wanted to see whether he would receive another reward settlement if this guy escaped and came back.

Chapter 16: Restocking Supplies

Because they had dealt with The Hanged Man and Emperor more smoothly than planned, everyone boarded a train for India the following afternoon.

"Yes, I've contacted the SPW Foundation. They've prepared vehicles at our destination, but why prepare so many?"

On the train, Joseph chatted with Qin Mo.

"We'll definitely encounter plenty of attacks from Dio's subordinates along the way. What Dio lacks most right now is time, so even if he can't stop us, his subordinates will certainly try their best to delay us. The simplest method is destroying our transportation."

Qin Mo didn't hide it. "I have an ability—a backpack bound to me personally that can hold nonliving objects. So I can carry several extra vehicles with me. Even if one is destroyed, we can replace it immediately and save time."

Joseph nodded. "True. Fortunately, Dio only has his sights set on us. The ordinary people of the SPW Foundation haven't been attacked."

It was perfectly normal for Dio's assassins to target their transportation, which was why none of them dared travel by plane. However, SPW Foundation planes were safe, because sending subordinates to attack them would only waste Dio's time.

If buying cars himself hadn't been such a hassle, and if it hadn't drawn too much attention, Qin Mo would have bought them on his own. Aside from vehicles, he had already packed plenty of other supplies in his backpack.

The game backpack had five hundred slots. Though it couldn't hold something as large as a cargo truck, ordinary cars were no problem.

Qin Mo had secretly tested it back in Chang Kong City. After all, using spatial equipment well could provide tremendous support.

From trains to ships, after several days of exhausting travel, they were finally about to reach Avdol's homeland, India.

"Qin Mo, why are we changing into these clothes? India should be very hot, right?"

While they were on the ship, Qin Mo had told Kiana and Raiden Mei to change into long sleeves and long pants. Though she had done as instructed, Kiana still asked curiously.

"It's only for now. Once we settle down, wear whatever you want. When we get off the ship, lots of people will crowd around us. If you have any valuables on you, hand them over to me. There are plenty of pickpockets too."

"Mine and Mei's valuables are already with you, aren't they? We didn't bring anything."

Qin Mo thought about it and realized that was true. The two had brought nothing when they came to this world. Aside from their phones, they had no valuables, and their phones were stored with their clothes in Qin Mo's backpack. Compared to checking them with the cruise ship, Qin Mo's backpack was clearly much safer.

Joseph, who had overheard their conversation, came over. "Qin Mo, have you been to India before?"

"No." Qin Mo shook his head and continued, "But I've heard about it. Even decades later, things like this still happen, so it probably isn't uncommon in India now either. After all, visitors from abroad are one of the major sources of income here."

Joseph nodded. "By the way, Avdol, I heard food in India is very unhygienic. We won't get sick from the local food, will we?"

"Hahaha, Mr. Joestar, you worry too much. India is a simple and honest place. You'll definitely like it."

Qin Mo silently rolled his eyes. Simple and honest—by the future, that phrase would carry both praise and mockery.

Fortunately, he had prepared plenty of food. Qin Mo didn't know what Indian cuisine would be like, but with Joseph's wealth, they certainly wouldn't choose some roadside fly-infested stall. Still, if even that didn't work out, Qin Mo didn't mind eating his stored food for their entire stay in India.

As the ship docked, a crowd of raggedly dressed people immediately surged forward, surrounding those who disembarked.

"Ahhh! It stinks! Don't come near me, don't touch me!"

The moment she stepped off the ship, Kiana smelled a foul odor and saw many filthy people reaching directly for her.

"Mei! Are you okay?!"

After finally shaking off several children clinging to her and asking for tips, Kiana looked toward Mei—only to see that Qin Mo had long since pulled Mei into his arms and forced their way out of the crowd.

Kiana's mood instantly soured.

Under Avdol's guidance as a local, the group arrived at the best restaurant in the area.

"Come, have some. This is milk tea. It's very good."

Looking at the drink in the teacups before them, the people from the future wore slightly awkward but polite smiles.

"Hmm? It really is pretty good."

Although both were called milk tea, the methods of preparation differed somewhat. Compared to the milk tea that could be bought everywhere on the streets in later generations, this simple drink possessed a distinctive flavor.

"See? You'll get used to it gradually. Once you do, you'll be able to appreciate the profound depth of this country."

The facts proved that while most places looked somewhat rundown and unhygienic, there were still upscale locations. At the very least, the cleanliness and environment here were acceptable. Together with the exotic atmosphere, it had a special charm.

"Next, we'll travel overland from Calcutta to Varanasi, then continue northwest."

Opening the map, Joseph took a look and said, "It's been several days already, and we haven't encountered any of Dio's people. I wonder what kind of scheme they're plotting."

Because they'd all been defeated already.

Qin Mo thought as he looked at the menu in his hand. Still, it was indeed strange that no new enemies had appeared for days. After thinking carefully, he guessed it might be due to the enemies' overconfidence, or because they were choosing a suitable location.

Even after they finished eating, they encountered no enemies. Joseph led everyone to where the SPW Foundation had prepared the vehicles. Three cars were parked there in neat rows, along with a pile of supplies.

"Mr. Joseph."

Several SPW Foundation staff members who had been waiting hurried forward to greet him.

"Oh, you've worked hard."

Joseph nodded, then looked at Qin Mo. "These are the supplies you requested."

Qin Mo looked at the pile of miscellaneous supplies in front of him.

"I thought I only asked for cars?"

"Haha, since we know you have such a convenient ability, we figured we might as well bring more, just in case. We originally couldn't carry too much because it would be cumbersome, but since you can carry it, we should bring more."

Qin Mo shook his head and walked over, beginning to put supplies into his backpack. "Let me make this clear first. Things left in my backpack too long will still spoil, so don't treat it like a refrigerator."

Fortunately, the backpack had five hundred slots, and identical items automatically stacked up to 999. Otherwise, these supplies wouldn't fit.

Under everyone's astonished gazes, Qin Mo stored the cars as well.

"No matter how many times I see it, it's still terrifying. All right, let's set off. Polnareff, you drive."

Chapter 17: Three Enemies

The group drove across India. Most of the region was undeveloped, with all sorts of steep cliffs that made driving extremely dangerous.

Fortunately, the area was vast and sparsely populated, so there were few other vehicles on the road, avoiding some unnecessary accidents.

"Hey, have you noticed? The fog around us seems to be getting thicker."

Polnareff, who was driving, suddenly spoke. The others immediately became alert.

Justice, the Stand of fog, was also the Stand of Enya Geil, J. Geil's mother.

Its outward form was fog, so the moment they noticed the mist around them thickening, everyone became wary.

Although they had encountered fog more than once along the way, they still didn't lower their guard. It was better than being ambushed without any preparation.

"Since it's foggy, slow down. And don't stop in any nearby villages."

Joseph looked at the increasingly dense fog as the sky darkened. They had discussed this beforehand. Enya Geil's Stand, Justice, had no direct offensive power, so as long as they weren't injured, it wouldn't be a problem.

"Do you hear something?"

Kiana, who was sitting in the back row with Qin Mo and Raiden Mei, suddenly spoke.

"A sound?"

Everyone immediately listened closely, even summoning their Stands.

Kiana's five senses were far stronger than those of ordinary people. As everyone began paying attention to their surroundings, Jotaro Kujo finally heard something approaching.

"There's an engine sound coming closer."

Star Platinum immediately turned its gaze toward the rear of the car, but the thick fog blocked their view. They couldn't see the approaching vehicle at all.

Still, everyone knew what it meant. In this desolate place, there was no reason for a car to be coming their way unless it was a pursuer.

"What should we do? Should we stop? There's a cliff right beside us. It's dangerous to stay in the car."

Kakyoin Noriaki glanced at the cliff beside them. It was bottomless. If they fell, they would surely die.

"Yes. If it's the enemy, this is indeed dangerous. Polnareff, stop the car first."

Joseph assessed the situation and made his decision.

Once everyone stopped the car and stood with their backs against the mountainside, the vehicle behind them emerged from the fog.

The enemy seemed to have no intention of concealing their identity. A massive, savage-looking vehicle rammed straight toward them.