Chapter 111: Chapter 107. Sounds of Affection

"So you drive me even here?" Zein looked at the man who had been chauffeuring him to and from Mortix all this time, wearing the usual black suit. Only, this time Jock also had tinted glasses like a proper bodyguard.

The man smirked casually like always, just replying with "That's what I do," while opening the car door for him. 

From the fact that he had deep access to Mortix's lab, and the way he was the only one to show his face to the guide, Zein assumed the man was the leader of the squad tasked to protect him from the shadow. 

"Why didn't you drive us yesterday, then?"

"Because Sir Vaski kidnapped you," the man said casually, to Bassena's chuckle.

The esper shrugged at Zein's narrowed eyes, responding without any feelings of guilt. "You don't need guards when I'm around, so what's the point of having them yesterday?" 

"So I need them now?" Zein asked as they climbed inside the car.