?Mary didn't bother to respond, proving that Shi Tian was correct in his deduction.
Though it didn't surprise him much either, considering Vanessa's importance was the possession of an Ancient Technology.
"So Theobold's goal is still my Ancient Technology, right?" Vanessa suddenly interrupted and asked.
Shi Tian nodded his head.
"Rest assured, Vanessa. Even if he requested you, it doesn't an he will get his way." He said sowhat defensively.
"Oh, are you concerned about ?" Vanessa got those puppy eyes and looked at Shi Tian, having discerned his sowhat defensive tone.
"You are soone that has a big business deal with Optic ch, and I owe Optic ch sowhat for their resources given to . Hence, I rely didn't want others to take advantage of you and possibly ruin the business deal." Shi Tian clarified.
However, that was his big mistake, considering that clarifying ant that it was indeed a fact.
After all, Shi Tian was never the type to explain himself unless he was feeling guilty.
"Hehe, if you're concerned about , then just say so. What's with that la excuse?" Vanessa giggled in amusent.
Mary nodded her head in agreent. "You are really bad at lying sotis, Nathan. Try harder next ti."
Realizing that Mary was so quick to sell him out, Shi Tian was speechless.
It was definitely because she was still kind of mad that he exposed her by bugging Vanessa's device. Otherwise, he was positive Mary would have just stayed silent and not said anything.
"Think what you believe, but my conscience is clear." Shi Tian shrugged.
"All I'm saying is that if Theobold wants to use your Ancient Technology, it will definitely not be easy for him."
"But we promised to assist him back in Gearits City." Vanessa chid in.
"Promise? Did we sign a contract or anything?"
"You want to renege on it?"
"Hmph, even if we renege on it, what can Theobold do to us?" Shi Tian smirked coldly and stared at Vanessa.
"Had you told your identity from the start, then I wouldn't have even bothered making any deal with Theobold." He added, informing her that the tables had turned already.
The situation now was different from the ti when they were escaping from the Horology Restaurant.
Back then, Shi Tian was afraid of being implicated despite being a victim because they were nobodies and didn't have any supporting power behind them.
Not even Optic ch could do much in that situation, given Optic ch wasn't popular compared to now thanks to the Claymore Mines contribution.
However, with the revelation of Vanessa's identity, everything changes at this mont.
In fact, the ones that should be afraid were no longer them, but Theobold and the rest of the power holders in Gearits City.
Why?
An important figure like Vanessa was ambushed in broad daylight, and the culprit even managed to escape.
How were they supposed to answer Chronosworth City for letting such an incident occur in their city?
"Act as haughty and arrogant once we et with Theobold, Vanessa." Shi Tian advised. "The more arrogant you are, the more difficult Theobold would be in trying to take advantage of us."
"You really are shaless." Vanessa praised. She was amazed at how quick his attitude would change the mont he held the advantage.
"This is called being smart, and not shaless. Back then, we had to lay low and agree to the disadvantage, but now, why should we?" Shi Tian snickered.
Assisting Theobold for free?
Jokes on him, because Shi Tian was never the type to do sothing for free.
Call him a greedy or dishonorable person, but he would rather be greedy and dishonorable than so goody-two-shoes heroes who would always be taken advantage of.
Does being a hero have any benefits?
Other than superficial praises, there were none, whereas the villains and those who are selfish get to live for a long ti, doing absolutely nothing.
Mary was similarly silent when she heard Shi Tian's remark.
Indeed, he was right that the advantage was in them now, so why should they still do the bidding for others without a fee?
Patting Vanessa's back, Mary whispered sweetly, "Just act as arrogant as you want. Didn't you have a lot of pent-up anger for being an outcast all the ti from us? Go and vent that anger at Theobold and his soldiers."
It was like the devil's whisper tempting her very soul, and Vanessa understood she was being used by them.
However, even if she knew, Vanessa was indeed pent up all along with anger for being treated so terribly by them.
Cracking her knuckles, Vanessa grinned sinisterly. "Heh, you're right. Who cares about a promise that is not stated in a contract? Verbal promises? Screw that crap!"
With that said, Vanessa held a pride of confidence as she strode forward, not even bothering to wait for Shi Tian and Mary.
Glancing at her confidence back, Shi Tian subtly raised his hand up, and Mary gladly clasped her hands on his, making a clap.
"You are shrewd, Nathan," Mary exclaid.
"Not as shrewd as you." Shi Tian dared not accept the mantle, given Mary was leagues above him in manipulating others.
"Hmph, still shaless as always." Mary snickered, shook her head, and proceeded to catch up to Vanessa.
"If shaless ans living longer, then I sure am shaless." Shi Tian smiled and quickly followed them.
Soti later, the trio arrived at the main battlefield, and Theobold was shouting commands left and right.
"The left side is being overwheld. Soldiers from platoon A, split your team in half and rush to the left side." Theobold was standing at a tall position, overseeing the entire battlefield that was practically filled with Gilaso variants.
There were too many to even count, and it was hard to even see the geographical terrain.
Vanessa was stunned by the sight, almost as if she couldn't fathom that there were this many Gilaso variants.
"Just where did all of them co from?" She swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
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