"Whew-"
Cheadle let out a long breath, set down her scalpel, and looked up at Dio, who was still silently supplying Ripple.
This was the final operation.
With that, her and Dio's task was drawing to a close.
Nearly three days and nights had passed, and none of their efforts had been in vain.
This way, that matter would receive [support]-
Cheadle pondered silently. She had joined this special assignment not just for the astronomical payment, but to prepare for a bigger event in December.
She had never told Dio about it, though she would not have hidden it from him if he had asked.
But after considering it at length, she had decided not to tell him.
The reason was simple. If she told Dio, that matter would undoubtedly drag him into another quagmire-a quagmire of her own.
Dio was a qualified Hunter now. He was not a child who needed his teacher following him around all day. He needed adventures of his own, too.
I can't-trouble him again-
Cheadle lowered her head, concealing the thoughts in her eyes. Poor at lying, she could only use this method to muddle through.
By contrast, Dio was much better at it.
Even as he plotted to steal the Gem, not only did his expression remain perfectly normal, but he also had time to help Cheadle pack away the patient's removed heart.
It was almost six thirty now. In about another hour, Vincent would return from East Lake Prison to take possession of [Flawless Sage].
When that happened, he would find an opportunity to steal the Gem with [The World] and pin the blame on Hisoka.
He already had a perfect plan for how to do it.
Each preoccupied with their own thoughts, the two nonetheless deftly packed everything away, including the