BXBX NOVEL Chapter 228: I Will Not Be Easily Defeated
However, as Ritchie stepped aside, he also offered Bonnie a caution.
"You had best keep your promise. Once you ascertain that Jeremy is indeed all right, you should depart quietly."
Bonnie nodded in acknowledgment and swiftly approached the door to Jeremy\'s bedroom.
The door to Jeremy\'s bedroom was ajar, allowing Bonnie to see that he was peacefully asleep.
After observing him carefully for a while, Bonnie finally confirmed that Jeremy was, in fact, unharmed.
With a sigh, she turned her gaze back towards Ritchie.
"I have more pressing matters to attend to, so you will have to take care of Jeremy on your own. As his good friend, I believe you are more than capable of handling this responsibility."
Ritchie nodded in agreement.
"Of course, I can look after him. But I must ask, what is this important matter that requires your attention?"
Ritchie was somewhat curious.
To him, it seemed that Bonnie had been closely following Jeremy for quite some time.
Given that Jeremy was recuperating, what could be so crucial that Bonnie needed to attend to?
Bonnie glanced at Ritchie and replied, "It\'s none of your concern, this is simply a personal matter of mine."
With that said, Bonnie turned and walked out the door.
Ritchie stood at the entrance, watching Bonnie leave, and couldn\'t help but remark, "She is truly becoming increasingly peculiar."
After leaving Jeremy\'s home, Bonnie drove directly to an abandoned hospital located next to the industrial district of Moonlight City.
As Bonnie\'s car arrived beside the derelict hospital, a young man emerged from within its crumbling walls.
The young man strode purposefully toward Bonnie, quickening his pace as he approached her.
"I thought you wouldn\'t show up! It seems you do have a certain degree of trust in me." he said with a smile directed at Bonnie.
Bonnie maintained a cool expression on her face as she replied tersely, "The only reason I came here is that I believe you possess some crucial information for me.
If you have merely come to engage in idle chatter, then I regret to inform you that I cannot indulge you. After all, I have a great many matters to attend to."
The young man assessed Bonnie from head to toe.
"I must admit, even after all these years, you haven\'t changed much at all. Moreover, your personality remains as irritating as ever."
The smile on the young man\'s face had vanished, and he handed a document to Bonnie with a hint of disdain.
"This is the information you were seeking. It took considerable effort for me to retrieve these files from the military headquarters\' database."
Bonnie accepted the document he offered and quickly skimmed through it, confirming that this was indeed the information she needed.
"Thank you for your hard work! I will fulfill my promise." Bonnie said, placing the document in the passenger seat of her car.
She then opened the trunk and retrieved a box.
Bonnie handed the box directly to the young man.
"The equipment you requested is contained within this box. If there is nothing else, you may leave with the gear. After all, your continued presence here could easily attract unwanted attention."
After receiving the box, the young man opened it without hesitation.
Inside was a staff-shaped piece of equipment.
The young man\'s face lit up with delight as he examined the staff carefully.
"You need not worry. No one is aware of my presence in Moonlight City. Even the Lannisters\' people would be incapable of discerning my current whereabouts."
After uttering these words, the young man stowed the staff away and began to walk deeper into the abandoned hospital.
Bonnie had initially planned to leave without hesitation.
However, the young man\'s actions piqued her curiosity. Bonnie speculated that there might be a portal hidden within the decrepit hospital.
Thus, she ultimately decided to follow the young man into the abandoned structure.
Upon entering the dilapidated hospital, Bonnie suddenly realized that the young man in front of her had vanished without a trace.
Having faced numerous crises before, Bonnie instantly sensed that something was amiss.
Consequently, she abandoned her intention to venture further into the derelict hospital.
"It seems he remains deeply cautious of me. Perhaps it would be wise to refrain from delving deeper into this forsaken place." she concluded.
Bonnie exited the abandoned hospital and drove straight back to her residence in the heart of Moonlight City.
Not long after Bonnie departed, the young man emerged from the third floor of the derelict hospital.
His icy gaze followed Bonnie\'s car as it sped away.
A strange voice echoed behind the young man: "Do you truly believe that collaborating with her will significantly benefit our plans?"
The young man did not turn around, he merely gazed in the direction Bonnie had departed and remarked coolly, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Providing her with assistance can effectively restrain our adversaries."
Regarding your inquiry about whether collaborating with Bonnie would aid our plans, I can only respond in this manner: our success hinges solely on our own efforts. Any assistance from others is ultimately futile."
After delivering this statement, the young man\'s form swiftly became ethereal and then vanished within the depths of the abandoned hospital.
With the documents in hand, Bonnie returned to her home.
Once she had secured every entry point of her house, Bonnie finally opened the documents and began to read them thoroughly.
The information she had obtained was related to Kean.
The military headquarters had been closely monitoring every powerful awakened individual.
As a member of the Lannisters and a remarkably strong awakened being, Kean had naturally drawn the attention of the military headquarters.
Within the files from the military headquarters, Bonnie discovered details about Kean\'s previous movements.
She also learned about the extent of his recent power enhancements.
After swiftly perusing all the documents, Bonnie finally felt a sense of relief.
"It appears that Kean\'s strength has not experienced a rapid enhancement. Therefore, I need not worry for the time being about him posing a significant threat to Jeremy."
Within the files from the military headquarters, Kean\'s power remained at the level exhibited during his last confrontation with Jeremy.
If Kean had not undergone a substantial increase in strength, then he would naturally be incapable of posing any threat to Jeremy.
After thoroughly reviewing all the documents, Bonnie felt a sense of reassurance and decided to rest.
At that very moment, Jeremy awakened.
After a period of recuperation, Jeremy felt that his condition had stabilized remarkably well.
He resolved to take a stroll outside and breathe in some fresh air.
As Jeremy stepped out of his bedroom, he immediately spotted Ritchie engrossed in playing video games in the living room.
"Are you here to take care of me, or are you simply here to play video games at my house?"
Jeremy asked Ritchie with a smile.
Ritchie was startled by Jeremy\'s voice.
"Have you really recovered so quickly? I believe you should still rest a bit more! You ought to hurry back to your bedroom and continue sleeping."
Ritchie urged, all the while manipulating the controller in his hands.
Jeremy approached Ritchie, swiftly snatching the controller from his grasp.
"Stop playing video games! Come along with me for a walk outside. Who knows, perhaps I might recover even faster." he insisted.
Jeremy felt that, having stabilized his condition, he no longer needed to continue his prolonged rest.
He believed that in order to fully master the talent known as The King of Time and Space, he must continually accumulate experience through combat.
Of course, to avoid a repeat of previous situations, Jeremy thought it prudent that the enemies he chose should not be overly powerful.
Thus, he wished to accompany Ritchie on a stroll to see if they might encounter some lower-level monsters.
When faced with such lesser foes, Jeremy planned to utilize the additional abilities and skills granted by his talent, The King of Time and Space.
Even if unexpected difficulties arose during the battles, Ritchie would be there to back him up.
Ritchie looked at Jeremy with a serious expression, "Are you really certain that you can continue fighting? Are you absolutely sure that your condition has sufficiently improved?"
Jeremy replied earnestly, "I will not be easily defeated. The King of Time and Space talent has indeed had some negative effects on me, but I have already resolved those adverse impacts.
I can dive into battle immediately. Furthermore, I believe that only by familiarizing myself with the King of Time and Space talent through combat can I facilitate a better recovery."
Recognizing the seriousness of Jeremy\'s attitude, Ritchie decided not to waste any more words.
"In that case, let\'s gear up and set off quickly! To be honest, I am also eager to engage in battle with monsters. I hope to reach level fifty as soon as possible!"
After the previous turmoil, Ritchie had come to understand one crucial fact: only by achieving level fifty and awakening could he qualify to challenge the enhanced instances and monsters.