After settling the details of their partnership with Sampo, Kafka left with Chu Mu and Silver Wolf.
Arlan stayed at Sampo's shop, serving as both a shop assistant and their eyes and ears.
When they returned to the ship and the hatch closed, Kafka instantly let loose and launched into an exaggerated performance:
"Oh, let me see who's been blessed with such good fortune. Why, it's our dear Chu Mu!"
She wrapped her arms around Chu Mu's neck from behind, feigning a pitiful look as she breathed into his ear:
"To become your woman is more good fortune than a humble girl like me could earn in three lifetimes. Please, don't betray my devoted-"
"I'm going to puke!" Silver Wolf couldn't stand listening anymore. She grabbed Chu Mu and pulled him out of that wicked woman's clutches.
Then she gave Kafka a disdainful look and said:
"Have you been watching too many Xianzhou romance dramas? You believe whatever that guy says? There's obviously something off about Sampo, and he's such a smooth talker. Anyway, he really gets on my nerves. I think you need to reconsider working with him."
"I know. There's definitely something very wrong with him." Kafka shrugged. "But we have no choice but to work with him. He's cornered the entire market for ship wreckage."
"Are we really going to let him aboard?" Silver Wolf asked with a frown.
"Are you stupid?" Kafka pointed at Silver Wolf, then at herself. "What are we?"
"Women," Silver Wolf replied flatly. "I don't think this has anything to do with gender."
"We're wanted criminals. Wanted criminals!" Kafka stressed loudly. "Do wanted criminals have to honor contracts?"
"Right!" Silver Wolf suddenly caught on. "Once the ship's repaired, we'll tell him it isn't, then make a run for it."
"You finally figured