Chapter 275: Paper figures × A monster at sea × Numbers
Kalluto chose to leave just like that, but the Paper Person he left behind slowly began moving on its own in the air.
Its movements were stiff, but it was clear that it wanted to head off in a certain direction aboard the ship.
Joey was a little stunned. Kalluto was trying to help him!
Of all the scenarios he had considered earlier, this was one of the least likely. After all, judging by the manga, although Kalluto had only recently joined the Phantom Troupe, he got along fairly well with its members. There was absolutely no need for him to betray the Phantom Troupe.
Yet calling Kalluto's actions a trap did not feel right to Joey either.
In any case, not becoming enemies with Kalluto offered Joey more advantages than disadvantages.
So, after only a moment's hesitation, he raised his hand, and flames rose, burning the Paper Person Kalluto had handed him to ashes.
Whatever Kalluto intended, Joey had no plans to carry that Paper Person around, much less touch the paper figure.
This was precisely what Kalluto was best at controlling. Who knew whether having it beside him would provide a means to track him, or whether it really was just a guide?
Rather than waste brain cells thinking about that, Joey felt that destroying it outright was the best choice.
What Kalluto might do once he learned of this was outside Joey's considerations.
He simply did not want to be on opposing sides with Kalluto. It was not as though he was actually afraid of him.
And when it came to finding people, Joey was just as much a professional.
Only after his clone confirmed that no one else remained in the corridor did his real