Chapter 1124
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"Why wouldn't I dare to come back?
"Am I a wanted criminal?"
Kieran smiled when he saw the nervous Oaker.
"You are not a criminal but you are wanted … What do you think?"
Oaker paused for a while and showed an apologetic look on his face.
Oaker was grateful to Kieran for helping him before but because of that, he felt even more guilty.
For a righteous man, what else could be worse than not being able to help someone who helped him before?
None.
That deep sense of helplessness made Oaker anxious and uneasy.
He was worried that he might hear some bad news from Kieran but he still asked.
If Kieran didn't even dare to ask.
Oaker might even look down on himself.
"It's better than I thought."
Kieran's words had a double meaning and the smile on his face got brighter. He glanced around and asked, "Is there anything to eat?"
Although he was forced to trespass the house, Kieran would never touch the owner's belongings without permission.
"Of course."
Oaker nodded and went to the fridge.
It was natural that one couldn't expect an old man who lived in a temporary warehouse to have some scrumptious ingredients in his fridge.
Most of them were fast food.
Even if it was fast food, the only thing that could stimulate people's appetite was fast food.
All it needed to do was heat it up.
However, the shelf life had passed a day ago.
Oaker wanted to throw it into the trash can out of instinct but Kieran grabbed it before him and walked to the microwave.
"It's good."
Kieran said.
"Up to you."
Oaker shrugged.
For a single man like Oaker, the expiration date was non-existent, unless it was moldy to the point where it was visible to the naked eye or a heavy stench, otherwise, it wouldn't exist.
The rotary wheel in the microwave was spinning slowly amidst the buzzing noise. The blurry warm light shone on Oaker's face through the display window.
It made Oaker who was supposed to be calm show an extra layer of hesitation.
Ding!
As the timer of the microwave chimed, Oaker lifted his head up.
"Is there anything I can help you with?"
He said.
Obviously, a person like Oaker wouldn't be able to lie to him.
In his simple mind, Kieran had helped him, so he should help Kieran, especially when Kieran needed help.
Even if his help was limited, it was not a reason for him not to help Kieran.
Having made up his mind, Oaker's eyes slowly turned determined. It was the kind of gaze that only a brave warrior would have when facing death.
Without a doubt, the inspector had made some sort of preparation.
"It's not as exaggerated as you think."
"I'm looking for you because I need your help, but it's not to the point of life and death!"
"I want to know what happened in Flame City after we parted. Anything that you think is worth your attention, you can tell me!"
Kieran said as he opened the lid, which was filled with steam.
It wasn't to comfort Oaker, neither was it a lie.
When Kieran returned to Flame City, he didn't go to Oaker for no reason.
It was to get more information.
As for why he chose Oaker?
Wasn't Oaker's actions from before obvious enough?
He was just, he didn't like owing favors.
More importantly, among the people that Kieran was familiar with, Oaker was the only one who could stand on the neutral side. He wouldn't have any close relationship with fiends and yet he knew about their existence.
Ditko, the huntsman from the Funeral Society, although he was also an upright person, his identity as a huntsman from the Funeral Society had determined that he would be biased in certain matters.
Jen and Kana were the same.
Compared to the Funeral Society, which he had more contact with, Kieran would be more vigilant against the unfamiliar Rassho Temple.
As for Tanya?
Thinking about her unique character, Kieran thought it was a kind of mercy for the people around her that she kept quiet.
"Anything that is worth my attention?"
"Recently, some bastards in Flame City started to get restless.
But … "
"These people and the information that you are looking for aren't the same."
Oaker almost instinctively thought of the unusual behavior of a couple of gangs in Flame City but after the words left his mouth, he quickly shook his head.
Oaker knew very well what Kieran wanted to know was what he was "concerned about".
It definitely wasn't those small matters like seizing territories or fighting for protection fees.
It was related to half-fiends and fiends.
"The leaders of those gangs might have some relationship with the fiends but it definitely isn't to the extent that you, 2567, need to be concerned about them."
Oaker added.
Kieran had food in his mouth, he didn't answer Oaker right away. While he was swallowing, the chopsticks in his hand moved like a gale towards the food box.
Like a tornado, the whole box of cumin grilled meat rice was finished in less than two minutes by Kieran. The speed stunned Oaker who was waiting for Kieran's answer. He couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva and his body unconsciously took out a bucket of fast food and poured hot water into it.
Those who watched Kieran eat would have a huge appetite.
Some might even doubt their own lives.
"Tell me about those bastards.
Give me one of that fast food as well. "
Kieran said after slight hesitation.
"Okay."
Oaker nodded and took out another bucket of fast food, poured hot water into it and started to organize his words.
"The conflict between those bastards started from Dublin Street, the street that connects the slums and the wealthy district.
At first, we didn't really care because every year, there would be fights over that street but this time, it's different.
After the original bastard was chased out, he quickly made a comeback!
Not only did he have more men under him, he himself also became more valiant and good at fighting. Footer, you might not remember him but that bastard is quite famous in Dublin Street and now?
"His fame has reached an unimaginable level. Dublin Street has almost become the law of the land for him."
"Then, all the gangs in Flame City started to behave strangely. Although the small conflicts were endless, they were restraining themselves. Even though it would eventually escalate into a chaotic war, at that moment, they were restless yet careful …"
"Careful?"
Kieran couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head when he heard what Oaker said. He then pulled Oaker behind him.
After Kieran did all that …
Bang!
A faintly discernible gunshot entered Oaker's ears.
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