Chapter 1480: Like a Shadow
Looking at Jason who appeared behind him, smiling.
‘Old Man’ had a sense of being in another world.
It had clearly been less than a day since they separated, but it felt like more than ten years had passed.
Jason’s appearance hadn’t changed much, but his demeanor was more stable by an unknown magnitude, and he seemed taller and more imposing. However, the alarm in ‘Old Man’s’ heart didn’t go off.
Thus, these changes immediately became unimportant.
Jason was still Jason.
There was no change.
"Long time no see, Jason.”
‘Old Man’ ignored the head in Jason’s hands and, as usual, gave Jason a hug.
Then, ‘Old Man’ sighed."I even specially saved you some snacks and drinks, but unfortunately… they’re all ruined now.”
"And Freddie and the others, they should all be dead too.”
"I thought I was going to die too.”
‘Old Man’ rambled a bit.
Evidently, the pressure from the journey had been intense. Finally, ‘Old Man’ took a step back, looked at Jason seriously, and said earnestly, “I thought I would never see you again.”
Jason smiled briefly without speaking, just lifting the head in his hand.
"This is the Doberman, one of the ‘Six Evil Dogs.’
"He specializes in tracking.”
"He followed me all the way here just to find you.”
"I thought of ways to shake him off, but it was too hard.”
"I’m sorry.”
‘Old Man’ was full of apologies.
Bringing danger to anyone requires an apology.
And it must be sincere.
And there must be compensation.
‘Old Man’ understands this principle.
So, he immediately said.
"We need to leave here immediately. I have a ‘safe house’ in District 29; no one else knows about it. There are ample supplies there, and we can temporarily settle there.”
"Don’t worry, I’ve prepared enough ‘disguise’ items there.”
“‘Jing’ is pursuing two people; as long as we act as three, it can neutralize some of the danger. If we can become four people, the danger will at least halve.”
"After all, no one would be careless enough to disturb four intimidating-looking individuals.”
‘Old Man’ said this.
Four people?
How to do it?
Lauren Delder was somewhat puzzled.
He didn’t know how to do it, but he knew that ‘Old Man’s’ proposal wouldn’t work.
"District 29 is much more savage than District 16 where you are.”
"Around here, asking questions means being prepared for a fight.”
"Can you guarantee we won’t be exposed during the battle?”
Lauren Delder said this and pointed at himself.
One knows their own affairs; Lauren Delder’s face and distinctive head were so noticeable.
Jason and ‘Old Man’ could disguise themselves.
What about him?
He couldn’t very well wear a wig, could he?
"You can wear a wig.”
"Then, dab some powder.”
"Use loose clothing as camouflage; trust me, something like maternity clothes is definitely better than your cloak.”
‘Old Man’ said seriously.
Lauren Delder’s translucent skull caused his brain to twitch swiftly.
"Jason, can I take him down?”
"I feel like he’s insulting me.”
Lauren Delder turned his head and looked seriously at Jason.
And Jason?
Shrugged his shoulders and made a ‘please’ gesture.
Lauren Delder pursed his lips and muttered quietly, but loud enough for all three to hear: “I’ll let it go this time. I’ll spare you, but if there’s a next time, I’ll blow up your XX.”
Is Lauren Delder foolish?
Of course not.
Although they had left District 29 and entered District 30, ‘Old Man’ had returned them to District 29.
This explains enough about ‘Old Man’s’ importance to Jason.
Of course, he could not truly take down ‘Old Man.’
But, he could close the gap between both sides.
As for directly fawning?
It was definitely not the right approach.
Thus, Lauren Delder used his own method.
Seeing Jason and ‘Old Man’s’ smiles, he knew the effect was pretty good.
Then, the former collaborator of this ‘big figure’ directly said to Jason.
"What should we do?”
"I’m listening to you.”
Lauren Delder, who had long since understood his position in the team, was not about to make a decision randomly at this time.
Similarly, ‘Old Man’ immediately understood.
Jason and Lauren Delder must have their own plan.
Especially since Lauren Delder didn’t let the alarm in his heart go off, proving the other’s goodwill.
However, ‘Old Man’ still carried some surprise in his heart.
Because he could see that in this duo before him, Jason was the leader.
Lauren Delder wasn’t being forced to follow Jason.
Instead, there was willingness.
A very compliant approach.
How did Jason manage that?
‘Old Man’ couldn’t help but wonder.
Could Jason have been hiding something all along?
Though ‘Old Man’ hadn’t fully experienced ‘Extraordinary Power,’ just looking at Lauren Delder’s appearance indicated he had been influenced by it, and to influence someone possessing ‘Extraordinary Power’ and willingly follow, regardless of special circumstances, one must be holding ‘Extraordinary Power.’
The idea of being won over by charisma?
That doesn’t exist in ‘Nightless City.’
‘Nightless City’ does not believe in tears.
Only in fists and bullets.
Therefore, ‘Old Man’ was full of curiosity, but knowing the urgency of the situation prevented him from asking further questions.
He believed he would have plenty of time later.
Therefore—
"Don’t worry about me, I’m just here to seek you out. Everything will revolve around you.”