Black Noir kept the satellite phone in his hand, quietly waiting for Homelander's reply. When he saw the message, his expression turned somewhat strange.
He looked up at the soundly sleeping Ryan and couldn't help shaking his head.
Last night's approach was already outdated. Now, with Soldier Boy's guidance, the plan was about to enter its next phase.
He picked up Ryan's backpack and tent and did a little arranging on the ground.
Black Noir pulled a book from the backpack. Soldier Boy had secretly slipped it inside.
"Eastern Tales of the Supernatural-Illustrated English Translation"
He opened the book to the story titled [The Strange Wall You Can't Walk Out Of] and placed it in the middle of the tent.
Once Ryan woke up, Black Noir would deliberately guide him into noticing the tent, and then the suggestion planted by this story would take effect.
Then Black Noir flitted through the rainforest like a ghost, searching for fierce beasts to drive toward Ryan...
Soldier Boy stretched, climbed out of bed, and prepared to get Homelander for breakfast.
As soon as he stepped outside, an ingratiating voice came from beside his left leg:
"Good morning, sir."
Pete smiled and greeted Soldier Boy. After so much time spent guarding the door, he had grown somewhat accustomed to it.
His underlying programming as a veteran politician kicked in. He decided to greet Soldier Boy every day and build up a good impression. Perhaps the man would let him out if he was in a good mood.
Soldier Boy raised an eyebrow. "Morning, Pete. How do you like it here?"
"It's quite nice, sir," Pete replied with a smile, looking full of energy.
Soldier Boy nodded in satisfaction. "Since you like it, I'll reward you with another month here."
Pete's smile instantly lost all