Ark, I became a mobile city, but the moon city

So, after a brief thought, Texas raised his head.

In the past few moments, she had reviewed her goal of returning to Syracuse. Now, there were some more goals.

Since she has gradually been able to let go of most of the past... then, on the one hand, she needs to deal with the past in Lappland.

After putting aside the matters related to Lappland, I just need to cut off some ties with the family in Syracuse... From this point of view, I only need to deal with the matters on Zaro's side.

That is, the Bellone family.

Finally, there was the matter of the wolf hunters. Texas needed to find a way to deal with the wolf hunter crisis, or at least ensure its own safety during this crisis.

In other words, the remaining parties involved are the Bellone family, the Saluzzo family, and a wolf hunter whose current status is unknown...

Texas thought to himself, then he let out a long sigh.

After confirming this, she raised her head and looked at Xiou again, waiting for Xiou's further explanation of her previous words.

"There's been some unusual activity with the Saluzzo family lately. For example, their rather unnatural behavior and sudden aggression... Based on current speculation, even if the actual 'wolf' isn't there, it's at least having some influence."

Hugh said casually, and at the same time, Texas closed his eyes as if he was thinking.

"but……"

Suddenly, Xio spoke softly, pointed his finger outward, and asked softly:

"Did you place that sentry in the dark?"

sentry?

For a moment, Texas looked in the direction Xio pointed, a little surprised. At that moment, a rustling sound came from that direction, and then Texas saw a flash of white hair. And then, Lappland broke through the window and appeared directly in the room...

At that moment, almost as an instinctive reaction after staying in the city for a long time, Texas pulled out his gun, and Xio sighed softly.

Looks like it's time to call Carly over...

Xio thought secretly in his heart.

Chapter 155:151 Texas: Lapland, I can't go back

"Hah, Texas, it's been a while... I suppose it's not such a 'big gift', is it?"

At the same time, when Texas subconsciously raised his thumb to hold the gun, Lappland raised his hands and spoke with a dangerous smile on his face. Texas frowned and was about to say something when Xio pulled out a walkie-talkie from his pocket.

"Hello? Carly? Yes, please come over..."

"There is an intruder."

Then, Xio put down the intercom. The next moment, there was a loud bang, and the door was kicked open. Then, a scarlet sword swung straight in, striking Lappland's side. In that instant, Lappland's pupils constricted, and the words she was about to speak were caught in her throat.

...Who can tell her what is going on?

Then, a red figure walked in from the doorway, shouting impatiently at Xio:

"Hello? What do you want me to do again? It's just these little things..."

As she spoke, Carly frowned and carefully looked at Lappland in front of her. After pulling the mimicry off the wall, she pointed at her and said to Quinn:

"Can't you handle it yourselves?"

"I'm sorry to interrupt your pleasure. However, in my opinion, calling you is the safest method."

Xio put his hands behind his back, glanced at Carly, and said with a smile:

"I will compensate you for disturbing you. For example, I will tell you some relevant things."

"Huh? How can you..."

"Oh, by the way, Miss Carly, it seems she still has plans to escape."

Before Carly finished speaking, Xio glanced at Lappland beside her and continued to speak with a smile. Carly turned her head and glanced at Lappland.

"Tsk."

So, she tutted, dragged her mimicry, and walked towards Lappland... During this process, Texas quickly reacted and then retreated to the side without saying a word. Lappland, on the other hand, felt something terrifying approaching...

It's like a living creature's instinct. There's no room for escape. Once you run away, you'll be caught up by the hunter...

"Be honest."

Looking at Lappland, Carly said unhappily, then she searched for a rope nearby and tied Lappland's hands. While she was doing all this, Lappland tried to resist, but the mimic's broadsword immediately stuck into the ground.

So, Lapland had no choice but to wait patiently for Carly to finish what she was doing.

At the same time, I couldn't help but feel a little regret in my heart...

She had originally come to find Texas, but she had never expected that the man who had been chatting with Texas could suddenly produce someone of this level!

"Thank you for your help, Miss Carly."

Xio, still with his hands behind his back, smiled. Then, after a moment of thought, he spoke:

"Oh, by the way... Miss Da'at loves strawberries. If you're interested, maybe you could find some time to prepare some for her."

"...Why do you know this?"

Carly's pupils flickered as she asked this, but it was obvious that her temper, which had been a little irritable just now, had now slowly calmed down.

"After all, I have some cooperative relationship with her...it's only natural that I know some little things."

Xio said this with a smile on her face. Carly closed her eyes slightly and exhaled softly. Then, she walked out of the room without looking back, leaving behind a few words:

"...I'll trust you for once."

So, the smile on Xiou's face remained until Carly officially left the room. After Carly left the room, Xiou let out a light breath and looked at Lappland in front of him.

"So... what are you going to do with her, Texas?"

Hugh turned his gaze towards Texas and asked softly.

"Do you need me to handle it?"

“…No, this is some of my personal matters…”

Texas's eyes showed a look of wanting to speak but hesitant, and finally, she spoke softly:

"I'm sorry to bother you this time, Mr. Xiu. If you'd like to stay in Syracuse, you can temporarily stay in the Thumb. As for this person's matter, I'll handle it myself."

Xio's eyes flickered, and then he walked out of the room. Texas then let out a long breath and looked back at Lappland.

"...You're doing pretty well here."

Lappland's hands were tied, and he glanced in other directions, speaking softly and uncomfortably. Texas sighed, squatted down, faced Lappland, and said seriously, word by word:

"Lappland, I have something to tell you."

"...What? You're suddenly so serious..."

Looking at Texas, who suddenly became serious, Laplander was taken aback. She felt that what Texas was about to say next might change the future of both of them...

"I have let go of the past and no longer care about it. I have a new life, new expectations, and new goals. I came to Syracuse to say goodbye to my past."

Texas said this while looking at Lappland. After she finished speaking, she stood up, turned around, and left without hesitation. Lappland's eyes widened when she saw what Texas had done. She stood up with a mixture of disbelief and anxiety, but lost her balance and fell.

So, she could only watch Texas leave. When Texas reached the door, he turned around and said one last word to Lapland:

"Lappland... I can't go back anymore. I will never go back again."

Lapland stared at Texas in a daze, but in the end he couldn't say a word.

And so, she watched Texas move away into the distance, as if running in a new direction.

........................

"How's it going? Is it solved?"

After Texas walked out of the room, Hugh leaned against the wall at the door. When he saw Texas coming out, he asked with a smile.

Texas was stunned for a moment, then nodded slowly:

"She should be able to figure it out herself... But she will eventually understand. I am no longer the same person I used to be."

"After all, you can't force it back."

Texas said this, looking towards the room and said so lightly. Then, Xio shrugged his shoulders and continued:

"Okay... Then let's deal with the matter between us."

As he spoke, Xio showed his usual smile and said:

"I wonder if Miss Texas...is interested in the Bellone family?"

Chapter 156:152 Hugh: How do you say "one fish, two ways"?

After hearing Hugh's words that seemed to hint at something, Texas paused for a moment and narrowed his eyes.

"…What exactly do you want to say?"

Texas then asked this question with a frown on his face, while Xio waved his hand with his usual smile on his face.

"Nothing, just asking about Thumb's next target. After all, for T Company, the previous incident was just a minor incident... There are still many such minor incidents."

"However, T Company has a big appetite, and I imagine Lobotomy and Thumb's appetites are also quite large... Apart from these minor incidents, I think we need one or two substantial dishes to satisfy our appetites, right?"

Xio tilted her head as she spoke. Suddenly, a strange thought arose in Texas' mind. She shook her head, looked back at Xio, and asked in a deep voice:

"...The hard dishes you're talking about are the Bellone family?"

"Of course, there's also the Saluzzo family. But, we shouldn't be in a hurry to wait for the meal, right? Besides, I think..."

"You should also pay more attention to the Bellone family?"

Xio said nonchalantly. Texas narrowed his eyes.

"How do you know that?"

"T Company is somewhat aware of the conflict between you and Zaro, the Wolf Lord behind the Bellone family."

Xio said, his eyes still calmly looking into the distance. Texas's hands exerted force secretly, but soon relaxed again, and he felt a little frightened for a moment.

"...How did you know that?"

"As the founder of a company, I'm bound to know a lot... Besides, T Company aims to become the world's wing."

Xio shrugged and said so calmly. Texas was silent after hearing this. After a long time, she sighed and slowly said:

"Then... I admit that you are right. What kind of proposal do you want to make?"

"T Company's target is the Bellone family. I think Thumb's target is more concise: Wolf Lord Zaro... However, given Thumb's current condition, dealing with the Wolf Lord would probably be somewhat difficult, right?"

Xio said, looking at Texas. Texas remained silent, but this was equivalent to tacitly acknowledging that what Xio said was true.

There was no need to hide anything. After all, for Thumb right now, there was nothing wrong with what Xio said. Thumb's strength was also something that was obvious, so there was no need to deny it at this time.

"Then, the expansion of your thumb will provide a pretext for dealing with the Bellone family. Meanwhile, I, as T Company, and our ally, Lobotomy, will provide you with some assistance... In other words, we will handle the issue with the Wolf Lord."

Hugh spoke so calmly. After hesitating for a moment, Texas finally nodded, which was regarded as his agreement to Hugh's proposal.

"So... there's one more thing, about the Saluzzo family?"

Texas then narrowed his eyes and asked softly. So, Xio smiled and gave his own answer:

“When the time is right, some dishes will come to the table on their own.”

Texas looked at Hugh in confusion, but found that he had no intention of explaining. He just waved his hand and said to Texas:

"Well... good luck to you, Miss Texas. If you agree to this deal, the action will be taken the morning of the day after tomorrow. At that time, the wolf hunters, the wolves, Zaro, the Bellone family, and the Saluzzo family will all be involved in this drama."

"...As T Company, we hope you will make a choice as soon as possible and give us an answer."

After saying this, Hugh walked out of the room and headed outside. Texas took a few steps forward and asked loudly:

"So, you are now..."

"To make another deal. Merchants never stop trading."

Hugh answered without turning around. Texas fell into silence for a short while. Finally, before Hugh was about to leave, she suddenly spoke:

"...Your proposal is accepted by Thumb."

"Then... we'll meet in the rain the day after tomorrow morning."

So, Hugh's lips curled up, and after saying this last sentence, he walked back into the rain of Syracuse. Texas sat in a chair nearby and sighed softly.

I really don't know how many deals that guy Xio has made...

Texas isn't too worried, though.

She knew that the one who would benefit in the end would be Xio...but since it was a deal, she also knew one thing.