Chapter 484: Chapter 322: Qian Dai Temple
Within the Edge Mercenary Corps, Director Su Mo suddenly ordered the logistics department to stockpile emergency supplies, a request that seemed very strange.
Recently, there hasn’t been any urgent situation in the Inner City, nor any news suggesting extreme weather conditions.
However, KK always followed Su Mo’s orders unquestioningly, and upon receiving the message, he immediately led the logistics team to carry it out meticulously.
Several underground levels of the Edge Mansion are warehouse areas, many of which are empty and have yet to be filled, and Su Mo’s command was to fill them up.
This procurement involves a massive quantity, and Su Mo specifically requested high-calorie items like compressed biscuits, canned food, and instant noodles, truly enough to feed tens of thousands of people on the Edge for years.
At the entrance of a major supermarket in the Lakefront Business District, the Edge’s logistics department had just purchased a batch of supplies, and KK was busy assisting with inventory and directing the packing.
Recently, Dongdong had some free time and accompanied KK out shopping, sitting on a box blowing bubble gum, feeling utterly bored.
At this moment, one of the Edge Mercenaries suddenly noticed something, his expression turning vigilant as he shielded KK, who lacked combat capability, behind him, frowning as he looked ahead.
Dongdong glanced over, her expression turning suspicious: "Why are you here?"
Only to see Chiyoda Shinnai wearing casual clothes, standing not far away, forcing an awkward smile while greeting the people of the Edge, "Oh, what a coincidence, you’re shopping too."
The Edge Mercenary Corps and the Sakura Heaven Guard Mercenary Corps have grudges.
To be precise, it was Nuobai who had grudges with Chiyoda Shinnai.
Back when the Fools’ Association placed a five-billion bounty on Nuobai, Chiyoda Shinnai participated in the hunt, yet later she indirectly saved Dongdong’s life, so Su Mo let her off the hook.
Although Su Mo mentioned no longer holding Chiyoda Shinnai accountable, due to this history, the Edge and Sakura Heaven Guard are undoubtedly not friendly, if not hostile.
Seeing Chiyoda Shinnai walking over, the Edge Mercenary warned cautiously, "Don’t come closer, this has nothing to do with you."
Chiyoda Shinnai stopped there, her smile somewhat awkward: "I’m a Spiritual Brain Modifier, and didn’t bring a Mechanical Ferocious Beast. At this close distance, I’m no threat..."
The Edge Mercenary still wanted to dismiss her, but Dongdong intervened, "Let her come over, don’t let rumors spread that Edge people are all paranoid."
After the battle at Hellhound Mansion, whether in terms of strength, reputation, team contribution, or status prestige, Dongdong has undoubtedly become the "Second-in-Command of the Edge."
Besides Director Su Mo, people are most respectful toward Dongdong.
Now that Dongdong spoke, the Edge Mercenary quickly made way, indicating for Chiyoda Shinnai to come over.
Chiyoda Shinnai walked up to Dongdong, momentarily at a loss for words, forcing a smile and awkwardly trying to start a conversation: "Did you buy so much stuff to host a banquet back home or something? Hey, this brand of instant noodles is really delicious; I like it too."
Dongdong sat there, resting her chin on her palm, rolling her eyes: "Auntie, what are you really up to? Can you stop with the awkward chit-chat and speak plainly if there’s something to say?"
Chiyoda Shinnai had long lost her initial vigor in verbal sparring with Dongdong, reluctantly accepting the title "Auntie," cautiously asking: "Little Sister Dong, there’s something I wanted to ask you... do you have a good relationship with Iron Blood people?"
Dongdong looked at her, somewhat puzzled: "There’s not much of a relationship, is there? I’ve never even met their people."
Chiyoda Shinnai hurriedly said, "It’s been spread all over that the Iron Blood people gave you a set of Fearless Level artificial body components. Isn’t that a good relationship? That’s Fearless Level! It shows they value you highly!"
Dongdong said helplessly, "Even if it is, what do you want?"
Chiyoda Shinnai pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, then smiled reluctantly and with difficulty: "Little Sister Dong, could you help me with a favor?"
Dongdong: "What kind of favor?"
Chiyoda Shinnai sat beside Dongdong, leaned over to her ear, and whispered something.
During the process of listening, Dongdong’s expression changed constantly, initially suspicious, later somewhat astonished, and finally transformed into deep helplessness.
Dongdong fell silent, and Chiyoda Shinnai didn’t rush her, but looked at her expectantly, her gaze appearing somewhat sorrowful.
After a long while, Dongdong sighed and said, "You saved my life once, I owe you a favor, and keeping it owed makes me uncomfortable."
Just as Chiyoda Shinnai began to show a hint of joy, Dongdong continued, "However, I need to ask the boss about this first."
Chiyoda Shinnai immediately deflated: "No need to tell him about this, right? It’s not even something particularly major... I just feel awkward not going to Director Su..."
Dongdong said without hesitation, "Reporting is necessary, no matter what it’s related to the Iron Blood Alliance, what if it turns out to be a trap?"
"Returning a favor is one thing; keeping the boss informed is essential, and I can’t let the team bear any risk."
She then took out her phone and called Su Mo, "Boss, Auntie Chiyoda just approached me and asked for a favor. Here’s the situation..."
She reported the details to Su Mo and waited for a response.
After a moment of silence on the other end, Su Mo replied, "You decide this for yourself. Personally, Captain Chiyoda and I have settled things. If you feel you still owe her a favor, go ahead and settle it."
Dongdong: "And Sister Bai? If I help Auntie Chiyoda, she won’t be upset, right?"
Su Mo: "No, I talked with Nuobai before, and she said that matter is already in the past; she doesn’t want to be calculating about it."
Dongdong: "Alright, I understand."
After hanging up the phone, she said to Chiyoda Shinnai, "The boss has no objections, so I can help regarding this matter, but I can’t guarantee success since I’ve never dealt with Iron Blood before."
Chiyoda Shinnai expressed gratitude repeatedly: "Thank you... thank you, regardless of the outcome..."
