Chapter 143: Teasing the Beauty

Chapter 143: Teasing the Beauty

Miles returned to Earth after waiting for two days and sold the artifact to Quinn. When he returned to the stronghold, he stored the spoils he gained in the cave into the Marooners room, and started to wait, after two days he met with Quinn at the Umbra Forest once again after taking the battleaxe artifact he hid in The Lonely Cave to exchange goods.

It went without any problems, and Quinn sent three coupons to his account via showing her wristwatch. With that, the exchange was over. Quinn offered to buy the orb once again, but Miles rejected it firmly, lest she would pester him any further.

After that, Miles returned to Earth. As soon as he returned, Coin reported tens of missing calls and messages.

Mostly from the mansion and Carl. Also many from the family. Miles looked at the message that came from his family, and read it. Oh, they want me to visit.

Miles ignored Carls messages for the time being and looked at messages sent by his father, mother, Uncle Kenway, and surprisingly, from Merlin.

"Oh, that guy returned? Miles looked at the message and hopped onto the train. On the train, he ran into someone he saw very recently.

What a coincidence! She said and looked at Miles. She just returned from Portal World and rushed to the train to go somewhere, and he ran into Miles. Quinn looked at Miles, and an idea popped into her mind before it was dismissed as quickly as it appeared. It cant be.

Hello, how have you been? Miles asked. He just saw her with his alter identity and now he saw her again. He didnt know what to say.

How the hell have you been? I havent seen you for more than a month! Quinn quipped. She was looking all over for Miles, but couldnt find him anywhere. They had to go another hunt without Miles, and Lucy was furious because Miles ignored the monthly hunt, again!

Lately, Merlin would call her every day to pester her to find Miles too. After a while, she succumbed to the devil's call and went to see if he could somehow run into Miles. After all, she was always a lucky person. Coincidentally she ran into the Marooner instead.

Oh, I thought you and Merlin had a thing. So, you are into me instead and want me to meet with my mother-in-law? Miles asked cheekily.

Quinn looked at him with her eyes twitching. She didnt know how to refute this guy. Should she be ashamed because she and Merlin got exposed or should she answer how shameless this brother-in-law acted? She looked at Miles plainly as the other party was chuckling.

Where were you hunting? How come you havent returned for a month? Quinn changed the subject. This time it was Miles's turn to sweat and beat around the bush. He couldnt say a random spot. The military had a great area of control and there were soldiers exploring and scouting around strongholds.

As the stronghold commander, Quinn could ask other strongholds about Miles too, which would expose him if he were to lie somewhere under the militarys surveillance. He also couldnt say the cave.

I was near the stronghold under disguise for a long time to catch Tian Ling. I didnt want to communicate with anyone lest I let them catch me. Miles lied.

I wanted to bust Tian Ling and his men red-handed and expose their wrongdoings, but so far I couldnt do anything. That is why I didnt leave Portal World for a month.

Oh, that makes sense, Quinn answered as she thought about it. After all, there were many people in the stronghold and some of them liked to hide their identities and walked around in hoods or masks. It wouldnt be too hard for Miles to spy on Tian Ling and others, and Quinn wouldnt be any wiser.

Phew. Miles heaved a sigh of relief.

What was that? Quinn looked at him.

So, Merlin, eh? How far have you guys progressed? Miles asked, and soon Quinn forgot what she asked.