Lier was sure that the person behind Hiroto was Jōtaro. The key was figuring out where to catch the guy, then hitting Clouds along the way and taking care of NetWatch's business.
So he needed to dig as much information as possible about the criminal gang out of Hiroto's memories: Jōtaro's location, his relationship with Clouds, and so on.
Anna and River drove toward the police station, leaving a large group of people with Lier.
First, he had to find somewhere for the Fleck siblings. Lier looked at them. "First, what do you two do for work?"
Ivan raised his hand. "Hardware engineer. Uh, mainly Braindance equipment. I used to provide some equipment to, um, those bastards."
"Where did you get your supplies?"
"The Moxes. A guy named Hal. We... were more like business partners."
"And you?" Lier looked at his sister, Martha. "What do you do?"
"I'm a contractor for DTR Company. I deliver goods for them. The vehicle is mine. I can drive, and I have a few connections at the docks."
DTR Company's full name was Decker, Tanaka and Rogers Logistics. It was a giant in the North American logistics industry, with several airships that transported cargo across oceans.
One of the company's shareholders was quite unusual: the Meta Group, a company actually founded by a Nomad Family.
Lier thought it over, then said, "Would you mind working outside the city? If you don't have jobs, I can arrange for you to work with the Aldecaldos-the Nomads outside the city."
The two exchanged glances, then nodded.
"I can work anywhere," Martha said. "I'm not picky."
"Same here," Ivan said.
"Good. Then you'll head outside the city. Wait here; the Aldecaldos will be here soon."
Then Lier looked at Ivan again. "Ivan, this is your second chance. Make