He paused, his gaze sweeping over Josie and Cole. "Information about superpower evolution! That's the real treasure that can be exchanged for massive amounts of Crystal Cores! Or... new, high-efficiency energy cores would work too!"
He just wanted to toss out the information and get these two menaces to leave.
Now that she had a grasp of the situation, she stood up and patted the nonexistent dust from her clothes. "Understood. Thanks, Poison Scorpion. Next time... we'll come visit with some real assets."
Her smile was knowing.
Poison Scorpion watched them turn and leave, grinding his teeth so hard they clicked, yet he didn't dare let out so much as a fart.
Only when their figures had completely vanished from the factory entrance did he fiercely kick over the broken table in front of him, letting out a bestial roar.
Once they were clear of the town and had confirmed they'd shaken any possible "tails," Josie and Cole finally slowed their pace.
