"Is it really okay to just drop us off here?"

"Yes, thank you very much."

"No, it should be me thanking you, Mr. Ye. After all, you not only saved this old man but also saved Miss."

"Well, it's nothing. Anyway, even though it might sound inappropriate coming from me, you should go back first."

"Okay, Mr. Ye, take care on your way. Hope we can meet again in the future."

"Ah..."

Ryuto replied vaguely.

Oh man...

Although it might sound a bit impolite, I really don't want to meet again. Don't you know that losers have a hard time breathing in front of big shots? Are you trying to suffocate me on purpose?

Well, I know you mean no harm, but that's just how it is.

Anyway, finally we arrived safely, and the other party obediently flew away in that badass helicopter.

"Ugh... It's still a bit dizzy, although it's better than taking that kind of plane. Thankfully the flight was short."

Ryuto sighed while holding his forehead with his hand.

"If you're feeling dizzy, you can lean on me. I don't mind!" Mei Xue leaned in.

"No, it's okay, I'm feeling better already."

Ryuto just waved his hand.

"Why did you recover so quickly? Just when I thought it was a good opportunity."

"..."

How should I comment on this?

"Well, overall, this method is not bad. By telling the other party the destination near the actual location, there would be no suspicion."

"While this method doesn't expose us, the price to pay is to walk a certain distance."

"But darling seems to have tried to shorten the walking distance as much as possible without exposing us."

"But it's still quite far..."

"Looking at the map, it's probably just one kilometer."

"No, that's just the straight-line distance. The actual route is probably about two kilometers."

Darn, why is it so far? Isn't this a fatal blow to me who is already low on blood? I will definitely spit blood and die halfway there. It seems like death is not coming for me.

Perhaps understanding Ryuto's thoughts, Mei Xue energetically puffed up her chest.

"It's okay, if darling can't walk, I'll carry you. In fact, I hope you can't walk."

"Is that so...? Well, forget it, I've recovered, so I should be able to make it."

"Tsk... I was actually planning to take advantage of you being unable to move."

Mei Xue pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Hey... Did I just hear something strange sneak in?"

"Huh? Did I? It was just my most sincere thoughts. If darling wants to hear more, you can do this, rest your head here."

Saying that, Mei Xue gestured with her hand on her chest.

"...No, forget it, I'm not a stethoscope..."

"Tsk... Failed again?"

"Hey, I think I heard some huge conspiracy. Nevermind, let's continue walking. It's getting late."

"Even if it's late, it's okay. We can just spend the night here, and I have a feeling something good will happen."

"......"

Why would someone so rich choose to sleep on the roadside deliberately? Are they mocking us poor folks who can't afford a house?

Moreover, saying that something good will happen from sleeping rough, what good could come from that?

Nevertheless, luckily nothing else happened on the way, and Ryuto arrived at his destination smoothly before his blood gauge reset to zero.

"Is this what they were talking about? It's even bigger than I imagined."

"Yes, it looks like quite a sizable operation."

The two of them were surprised by the sight.

Ahead lay a massive structure, or rather, not just one structure, but a complex resembling a small village.

"This area must be at least a thousand acres in size. No wonder it's built in such a remote location, not only to conceal its presence but also because it requires a large amount of land."

"Ah..."

Ryuto couldn't help squinting his eyes as his thoughts drifted back to the earlier meeting.