After breakfast, they prepared to depart.
They were about to get into the car when Anthony's phone rang.
He frowned when he realized it was a call from a local number. A brief hesitation later, he decided to answer the call.
“Hello.”
“You want to find Magus, right? I've found him. When will you come?” the person asked directly.
Anthony sat up in delight. “Where are you? I'll come over right now!”
“What about my reward? I put in a lot of effort to track him down...”
“I told you that the reward is negotiable, right? After I head there and see him, I'll transfer the money to you immediately,” Anthony replied hastily.
Hearing that, the person chuckled and told him, “I've sent the location to your phone. You need to hurry up as I can't stall for time for too long!”
“If he isn't there when I arrive, you won't get the money. However, if he's there when I arrive, I'll double your pay!”
The person clenched his teeth and promised, “Okay. I promise he'll be there when you arrive.”
After cutting the line, Anthony turned to look at Thalia and urged, “Come on. We've found him, so we need to leave now.”
Thalia went over to him and asked, “He's been found? By who?”
“By someone we met at the night market that night, I suppose. We'll find out when we arrive.” Anthony pulled the door open.
A flash of surprise appeared in Thalia's gaze. “Is that a hoax?”
“If he's a scammer, he would've escaped after getting the money. Why would he call me?” Anthony refuted.
“That's right.” Thalia arched a brow and was about to enter the driver's seat when Miguel came to them. “Let me drive,” he offered.
Thalia glanced at him. “Do you know the way?”
“I've been here before.”
Thalia was glad to be relieved from the burden, so she hopped into the passenger seat.
The kids settled into the backseat. After getting into the car, Miguel glanced at Anthony and said, “Master, show me the address.”
Anthony told him, “I've sent it to your phone.”
Hearing that, Miguel fished his phone out to take a look. He then pocketed his phone and started the engine.
Thalia gave him a look. “Are you not going to use the GPS?”
“No need. I used to come here on business with Dave. I'm quite familiar with the roads here,” Miguel explained.
Thalia exclaimed, “Why didn't you tell me that earlier? If I had known that you're familiar with the roads around here, I would have made you the driver these past few days!”
Miguel glanced at Anthony through the rearview mirror. Flashing a grin, he said, “It's my honor to serve you, Master.”
Thalia joked, “Well, you're quite good at carrying balls, huh?”
“If it wasn't for Master, I would've been killed by your boss last night.” Miguel didn't bother mincing his words.
While he wasn't officially part of the DX Group, Dave had hired him privately and considered him to be his own. Kyle would not be pleased if he found out about this.
He was only one step away from death yesterday!
“You know everything, huh? That's great!” Thalia praised.
“Of course.”
Right then, Anthony spoke without looking up. “Stop with the flattery and hurry up. If we miss him, I'll personally deliver you to the door of Darknetz!”
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