Chapter 158: An Orc Instead of an Ogre (2)
Kai, an agent of the Imperial Special Task Force, received an unexpected report from his collaborator.
“Keter appeared at the orchard?”
A week ago, Keter had made a one-sided promise to Kai: that he would lure Eslow to a secluded orchard. Of course, he didn’t believe Keter, but he still deployed personnel to the orchard just in case.
If Keter really brings Eslow there, it’s a win. If not, I lose nothing.
But the next day came without any news. Kai paid no attention to it and went about his duties. Two, three, then four days passed. Then, finally, his long-absent partner, Ailos, appeared.
“No trouble while I was gone?”
Ailos casually sat down next to Kai, who was sipping coffee at a cafe terrace.
Kai took a sip and replied, “With the operation so close, was it really necessary to jeopardize our mutual trust?”
He was calm, but he was surely expressing his anger.
“Ahaha! Sorry for leaving without notice. But I had good reason.”
“I cannot overlook it. You’ll need to prove it.”
“You’re so nitpicky. I borrowed something from the Godfather. Is that proof enough?”