Chapter 81 Chapter 81: The Logistics Company with Extensive Business
Chapter 81: The Logistics Company with Extensive Business
"Thank you for your trouble."
Actually, whether this house was watched or not didn't matter much; Kevin didn't care about minor material losses.
But since Xi offered on her own initiative, it was all the better.
"No trouble at all. Oh, here's your painting."
The cyan-red tattoo stretched as she extended her arm, and an unrolled painting appeared in her hand.
"You should be able to fix this minor issue."
Taking the painting, Kevin skillfully erased a certain implication within it, then spread it out on the stone table.
Under the exquisite brushstrokes, it was a painting of drinking together in a lakeside pavilion.
Four people were seated together, cups and wine vessels clinking, immersed in a joyous feast.
Ling, tipsy, leaned against Xi who wore a look of disdain while pouring wine into her own mouth. Fiammetta covered her mouth with a light laugh. Kevin held a glass of chilled wine in one hand and warm wine in the other, as if studying which tasted better.
The expressions and demeanor of each person were vivid and lifelike, as if the day of the joyous feast was still before their eyes.
"What a beautiful painting."
Exusiai scratched her head, unable to come up with any overly flowery adjectives.
"Hmph, being able to appreciate this painting makes you one in ten thousand on this land."
Xi gave a light snort. One needed a bit of luck to have such an opportunity.
"Hahaha..."
Even someone as outgoing as Exusiai didn't know how to respond to that, so she just stood there with an awkward laugh.
"Here, take the money."
The family wasn't short on money and had some LMD reserves. Fiammetta handed the money to Croissant.
"Ah, thank you, boss! If you're satisfied, please patronize Penguin Logistics again next time!"
Croissant carefully put away the LMD, her smile warm and enthusiastic. This family clearly looked like big bosses who weren't short on money. Such high-quality clients naturally needed good relationship maintenance.
"Logistics transport, information sales, armed escort—we have it all... Mmmph, Texas, what are you doing?"
"Shut up, Croissant... Sorry, she's a bit indiscreet."
Casually stuffing two pocky sticks into Croissant's mouth in an attempt to shut her up, Texas blinked and offered an apology.
"Ah, it's fine, it's fine."
What a logistics company with truly extensive business. Fiammetta smiled, her eyes curving into crescents.
Indeed, in these times, who would dare run a logistics company without some skills? Just the Catastrophes and bandits on the roads were enough to give ordinary people a hard time. And since they had already established a logistics company, naturally they wouldn't be satisfied with just delivering letters and such small fry.
Expanding their business had become the choice for most logistics companies.
"Alright, mission accomplished. We should get going. Wishing you a pleasant life and all the best, boss."
The letter was delivered, and the money was received. Exusiai began to beat a retreat. After all, emerging from ink on a wall... that didn't seem like something ordinary people could do, right?
Better not get too deeply involved.
"Wait."
Kevin called out to the three of them. His calm gaze didn't make anyone feel pressured.
Over so many years, his temperament had become increasingly restrained; even ordinary vegetable-selling aunties could chat with him for a few sentences.
"Do you have any other business, boss? If you need a reply letter, we can wait a little longer too, but the price would be separate."
Exusiai guessed. Since it was on the way anyway, there was no reason not to take such business. As long as it didn't delay official matters, Emperor wouldn't care. They had that much autonomy.
"A reply letter won't be necessary."
Judging from the situation described in the letter, Kal'tsit was probably overwhelmed. Even sending a letter had to be chosen as cash on delivery... Kevin didn't know how to evaluate this behavior...
"Then...?"
"Chernobog. You lead the way. I will pay you sufficient remuneration."
Kevin confirmed the contents of the letter once more. Ursus...
He thought of another important matter and looked back at Fiammetta behind him. As if sharing a telepathic connection, their eyes met.
Relief. Yes, in her eyes, Kevin only saw relief.
People grow. She was no longer that little girl who collapsed in the snow, her heart harboring pain and despair.
"Heh."
It seemed he had worried for nothing. After nine years together, compared to his eternally unchanging ice block self, she had already transformed many times over.
"Ursus, huh? That's fine too. It's just that regarding the price—"
Logistics transport was already expensive on this land; escort services were even more so.
"Money is not an issue."
Kevin expressed understanding regarding Exusiai's concerns.
Fiammetta understood and walked into the room with a smile. Not long after, she brought out a briefcase.
Opening it revealed a case of blue-and-white banknotes that reflected in Croissant's eyes as the shape of money itself.
Over these nine years, Kevin had actually learned some trivial things; at least now he wouldn't directly pay with red gold bars.
Instead, he converted it into LMD...
But at least for now, the effect was the same.
"We'll take it! We accept this mission!"
No one could snatch it from her! Croissant was anxious! Extremely anxious right now!
If Texas hadn't been holding her back, she would have pounced already.
"If we get this payment... then I can repay Texas's debt, maintain my Guardian Gun, have different desserts every day..."
Exusiai's condition wasn't much better than Croissant's. Muttering to herself, she fell into fantasy. After all, she borrowed money from Texas every month to make ends meet.
"Sigh~ Alright then. Tell us, besides this, what else do you want us to do?"
Texas took a deep breath. She didn't place much importance on such external possessions; her attitude had always been 'enough is enough.'
So she could barely stay calm. She didn't believe the other party would give so much money just for them to lead the way.
"Just ensure our safety during the journey."
"Pfft—cough cough... Why are you looking at me? It's none of my business."
Hearing Kevin's words, Xi behind him almost couldn't hold back from spitting out her tea. Even though she swallowed it in the end, she couldn't help coughing a few times.
Noticing the gaze shifting to herself, Little Xi Melon looked at Kevin with an air of melancholy. Protect your safety? You really have the nerve to say that.
Is teasing children here that fun?
"Deal! Boss, pleasure doing business!"
Exusiai and Croissant each grabbed one of Kevin's hands and shook them vigorously up and down, as if afraid this deal would fall through.
Texas facepalmed. These two teammates were really too embarrassing to watch.
"Then we'll set off tomorrow."
Pozëmka still needed to handle some loose ends; things at the school also needed to be handed over. One day was just enough time.
"Whatever you say, boss! The day after tomorrow or even later is no problem either!"
As long as the money was there, Croissant never cared about such minor details. After all, she just needed to be responsible for carrying stuff.
The Forte girl thumped her chest with resounding thuds.
"Follow me. There are still some empty rooms in the courtyard."
After settling everyone in place, Fiammetta went to the school to request leave and prepare for some handover matters.
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