After hearing the story, the group realized that a lot of time had passed. Caesar still had to discuss the matter of providing power for the siblings' equipment with Kasa here. So Wise first went back to the gas station to find Lucy and the others. As for Belle, she went to help Fairy.
Arriving at the gas station, he saw the proudly-figured Bernice from a distance, and beside her, the somewhat barren-looking Lucy.
"Mhm? Wise, were you just thinking something rude?"
"No, not at all. It's your imagination, Miss Lucy." So sharp. I just had a thought for a second, but she discovered it as soon as I got close! But fortunately, Lucy didn't pursue the matter.
Bernice on the side giggled and said bluntly, "Wise, didn't Caesar say she was taking you to greet the mayor? Why did it take so long to come back? Could it be that Caesar..."
"I saw the Sunstones made in Wildfire Town, so I listened to everyone chat about the legend of the Hellfire Ride."
Hearing Wise's explanation, Bernice didn't look disappointed but smiled happily and continued, "Haha, no wonder I saw Caesar beaming from a distance. After all, that's Caesar's favorite story. Caesar also said that her biggest dream is to become a hero like the first overlord."
"Heh, if she wants to become a great figure like the first overlord, she'd better forget these naive fairy tales as soon as possible." Lucy suddenly threw a bucket of cold water. But she didn't actually have any ill intentions. She just felt that if Caesar wanted to become the overlord, she had to be more mature.
At Wise's inquiry, she also revealed that she didn't dislike the story, just that everyone was an adult now and should look at problems more realistically. "But with the help of a god's miracle, one can indeed spread their deeds far and wide. In that case, the first overlord was clearly a very shrewd guy."
"Lucy, Caesar said that if you keep talking like an old person, you'll get wrinkles."
"Nonsense! Bernice, don't listen to her nonsense. I use a face mask every day. I won't get wrinkles." In the end, she was still just a girl. Lucy would still care very much when it came to this kind of topic.
"Ahem, Wise, you can probably see it too, right? The Hellfire Ride is less a heroic feat and more a way for the first overlord to gain control of the old oil fields."
"Your way of thinking is a bit like the entrepreneurs in the city. But speaking of which, Caesar called you [Montfort]. Lucy, are you related to the noble Montfort family of New Eridu..." Before, when Wise had asked Fairy to help with doxxing, he had learned Lucy's name. At that time, he was very surprised that he had actually doxxed the young lady of the Montfort family. But what made him even more confused was why the young lady of the Montfort family would come to the Outer Ring and even join the Sons of Calydon.
"Heh, what noble family? You're too polite to the nouveau riche. But you guessed right. That's my family." Lucy affirmed without any hesitation.
Wise also took the opportunity to ask the question in his heart. The young lady's reason was that the life prescribed by others was not what she wanted. Her father's mind was only filled with interests and business.
"That's right! It's different in the Outer Ring! Especially in our old oil fields, the motorcycle gang alliance talks about [freedom and righteousness]," Bernice's words drew a soft laugh from Lucy, as if she had seen through everything.
"Heh, although that's what they say, where can you survive without [interests and business]? Just take our Sons of Calydon, for example. The employees need to be paid, and vehicle maintenance and replacement require funds. What's more, there are many necessities that the city won't sell to us, which we have to get with connections and money."
Lucy gave many examples at once. It could be seen that she really worried a lot for the Sons of Calydon. Think about it, besides her, the leader Caesar had a straightforward personality and didn't know how to scheme at all, and could even be said to be a bit naive. Then there was Bernice, whose every move looked a bit crazy. She often waved her flamethrower and would occasionally accidentally start a small fire. And Paipai, with her lazy personality who loves to sleep. Although she was very reliable when it came to serious matters, she was also a big problem. One could only say that this family would fall apart without Lucy...
"Wise, when I said yesterday that the overlord faction was targeting us, I wasn't talking nonsense. The reputation of the Sons of Calydon has been better than the Triumphants in recent years. It would be strange if they weren't jealous. But because of the recent bad routes, our income has dropped a lot, and recruiting new members has also become a problem. So, even for the sake of the future survival of the Sons of Calydon, we have to take the position of overlord."
Lucy's words were powerful and filled with absolute confidence, giving people a great sense of security. Wise couldn't help but exclaim, "With Lucy around, it's really reassuring."
"Mmm... honestly, don't say such strange things! Oh well, I'll just take it as you complimenting me. In short, you can't achieve great things with just brute force and passion. I think Phaethon, who is also skilled in calculation, can understand these principles."
As she spoke, a blush appeared on Lucy's face, but it quickly turned into passionate enthusiasm. "You just watch. It won't be long before I win against Caesar and take the Sons of Calydon from her, ha ha ha~"
Such confident words, plus the laughter that sounded as if she had already seen her future as the overlord, made Wise almost believe it. Of course, if no one had interrupted, he would have believed it even more.
"Lucy, you wouldn't say it when I asked just now. So you still lost the fight last night."
"I-it wasn't a loss! How can you call that a loss? It was just a temporary truce! A-after all, preparing for the Hellfire Ride is the most important thing right now. Becoming the leader can be put off for later."
Faced with Bernice's interruption, Lucy defended herself with some embarrassment, then unnaturally changed the subject. "Wise, let's talk business. You said this morning that the current lack of Outer Ring Hollow data would affect your performance in the Hollow. So recently, we will go into the Hollow with you to obtain data."
As Lucy finished speaking, Bernice on the side also suddenly remembered. "Oh! Right! I also need your help with something. The vehicles for the Hellfire Ride need some modifications. We have to get the necessary parts."
Just then, Belle, who had already helped Fairy set up the HDD, came over and told him that everything was running normally. Fairy and Aethel were both very excited to be in the Outer Ring, but the former was excited about something a little different from the latter...
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