Chapter 165: Identity (1/2)

After reporting to Radvils, he finally got his answer.

He sat next to the portal, waiting for the hour to pass, so he could go to the other side. Meanwhile, he used this time to take another look at their current situation.

'I see. It seems someone is trying to sabotage us. From the sudden appearance of another group to this horde… They're indeed trying to do something. The problem is who? Laust is the primary suspect, but there is also a possibility of others aiming at other members or… My pocket watch.' He lowered his head but didn't take out his pocket watch.

He remembered when Sonia wanted to get it as if she already knew about his pocket watch and included it in her mission.

'My current level and influence are not enough to conduct this kind of investigation. It seems my goal can't be fulfilled by myself alone. I need to get stronger and create a small influence to work for me, but…' Theo didn't know and had any experience in building one. He ultimately shook his head and thought he should think about it after the competition since his fame would soar if he managed to succeed.

This would open a big door for opportunities, so he decided to wait for the time being.

After contemplating for a while, he realized the hour had passed and quickly made his return to the other side to help his teammate.

But when he reached the other side, he didn't go to the western wall right away. Instead, he walked to Nart Eilric's shop to buy a Champion Rank weapon. That was why he went to this place with his real body, carrying the backpack. Even if the others realized they were with his clone, they wouldn't complain because he had a good reason to explain.

Surprisingly, he saw the store was empty with only the old man sitting on the counter. He had a cool expression as he looked at the news he received this morning before coming to this side.

As soon as he noticed Theo, he raised his head and smiled. ”It's really unusual to see you in this place, boy.”

Theo thought Nart remembered him because Alea brought him here for the arm guards, so he nodded his head and greeted him politely.

Nart asked, ”What are you doing here? If you have returned, you should go to the western gate, right?”

”That's my plan, but I have something I need to do first.”

”Ho?” Nart raised his eyebrows, appearing to be interested in what Theo had to do.

He then put down his bag and placed all the Material Cards on the table. ”I would like to sell all these.”

”You sure?” He smiled and asked.

”Yes.” Theo nodded. He remembered the loot for the mammoth was still Alea since they agreed to discuss who got it or sold it to the city after they returned. Unfortunately, it was under attack, so he didn't think much about it right now. In any case, he would return to this place again soon, so he didn't bother with something he didn't have.