Chapter 198: Crime Covered

Theobold was overly pleased by Vanessa's willingness to help Gearits City suppress the monster wave. 

The monster wave this time was difficult to suppress, given the monsters are variants of Gilaso, known for their agility and venomous ability. 

His soldiers had even attempted to stop the monster wave momentum, only to receive high casualties and were forced to retreat further. Hence, he had to return to Gearits City to restock supplies and gear up their equipment.

It was also at this time that he noticed an abnormal situation in the Horology Restaurant, unknowingly squashing someone's wicked plot. 

He couldn't help but feel that fate had intervened in a way that might ultimately benefit their cause.

"We have a lot of work ahead of us," Theobold said, addressing the trio before him.