..as the worm made its debut.

Two people with clown masks walked inside from the main entrance. One had a cobra on his shoulder, while the other stood alone next to the door.

The Cobra spat balls made of thick black fog in different directions. After taking a closer look, max found that the fog stuck to all cameras inside the bank.

This is a robbery, everyone gets on the fking ground. Spoke the man with the cobra.

Max silently took his space ring off and gave it to Lucy. Jestirng to her to be quiet, he hid her inside his t-shirt.

As for the money he kept it in hand, losing 15k isn't a big deal, as long as he can hide Lucy and the ring.

As his pet, Lucy is worthless to them, but if they recognized her they will be able to tell that max is rich..

They might kidnap him or something. .

Using the money in hand to divert their attention is worth it.

Lying on the ground, max calmly watched the development.

Cobra, you collect the valuables first, clown you keep guard.

I will go to the safe first. Spoke the man on the worm's back.

After giving orders, his summons started digging.

Cobra started walking around.

You stand up, take out everything of value.

take everything just leave me alone.

Shut up bit.h. Slap! .

Give me that too.. .

No, please no, anything but the ring.

Cobra didn't care, taking everything valuable he sees.

A young woman next to max suddenly spoke.

What do you think they will do to us?.

"Shut the fk up, you dumb bit.h. "

Responded max angrily, does she want to get him in trouble? He is currently carrying a lot of wealth. The last thing he needs is more attention.

The woman seems stunned, no longer speaking to max.

Cowardly bastard.

People just handed their things obediently.

Max's turn. Standing up calmly, he just handed the money in his hand.

Cobra didn't take it.

Sht did he find something. Thought max

But cobra's thoughts were completely different.

Why do I feel this guy is familiar? No, it's like we are of the same kind?.?

This guy is.... A robber just like us?.

A Thief!.

More importantly, he feels like a robber of a higher level than himself, like higher ups or something.

...

Cobra was confused, but he patted Max's shoulder, and just walked past him, not taking his money.

Cobra trusted his intuition, moreover for some reason, he couldn't muster any bad intentions towards max.

Any way this guy doesn't look rich, so just ignore him.

Max was so confused at the moment. What just happened?

Why did this guy gave me a look filled with admiration?

Am I confused, or is he confused or what?

.....

Soon the worm came back, and all three bank robbers jumped inside its belly as it started digging. Disappearing Into the ground.

Max didn't know what the hell was wrong with that guy's attitude, but he didn't care, since it didn't affect him.

Anyway, if you can't understand something, just don't think about it.

Max really wanted to just leave this place, but he could hear the police siren getting closer. If he leaves now, he might get suspected or something.

The attitude of that guy really put a marker on his head, although all cameras around were covered by the black Cobra, but someone might've seen the situation, the girl next to him stopped paying attention to him since he scolded her., but max wasn't sure she didn't see anything.

Sigh.. Let's just wait and see. It shouldn't be a big deal, anyway.

The situation is still chaotic, although no one was harmed surprisingly.

Max just sat on the ground leisurely. Man, I need to get stronger.

Suddenly Lucy's small head popped up from Max's t-shirt, mii. Mii.

Yah. All clear, you can come out. Said max while patting her head.

Little Lucy, you need to grow fast. Only when you are at least E-rank can I start my plan to get stronger.

Lucy ignored him and started flying around, checking the big hole in the ground.

Sigh. Sighing helplessly, max waited.

.. At this moment, the cops rushed inside.

to Max's surprise, they let everyone go after some quick questions,

Max was asked to leave his number, having no complicated things a bit, but after providing his current living place. They let him loose while informing him that he might be brought to provide testimony.

After this, max just ran back to the hotel.

He was scared some random shit will pop up again.

As for the lone and equipment, forget about it. If he goes at this time to do some shady stuff with the gangs, isn't that putting a second marker on his head?

Actually max could get equipments from the star tower, however if you want to buy any equipment that's mainly made to cause damage, then you need to register with the star tower at the same time accepting the star mark.

The star marks had multiple useful functions, but one problem is that it can function like a tracker if needed.

The star tower made it clear that the tracker function is inactive in weekdays, only when needed they get activated. Like getting lost or something like that.

the holder can voluntarily activate it.

But max had some other thoughts. This thing definitely had some other hidden function.

If you spot this narrative on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.

The star tower most probably revealed the tracking function to blind people's eyes .

And even if it's just the tracking function, max was completely unwilling to use such a thing.

....

Back inside Max's hotel room.

Max and Lucy excitedly sat in front of the big TV, popcorn and seeds ready.

Max was excited because Lucy's education materials had just arrived.

As for Lucy, in all honesty, she didn't know why she got excited, anyway she saw her master excited, and she got in the mood as well, no reason needed.

Slam.! Pang. pang. Sitting on Max's head, Lucy kept hitting down for some reason.

Lucy stops it and Focus.

surprisingly Lucy nodded obediently this time.

Looking at the TV, suddenly a photo of Lucy appeared, but the Lucy there seems slightly different, more domineering.

Flying in space, wearing a golden half dress and half an armor, she had multiple floating mountains behind her, seemingly aiming somewhere ready to launch.

Lucy's little mouth is wide open right now.

Isn't that me?

When, where.?

So what do you think? Asked max smiling.

mii. mii. mii. Jumped Lucy, flying to the TV. Sticking her adorable face to the screen, the little one was fascinated.

Max must admit, black lollipop did a perfect job.

Oy Lucy. Max suddenly became serious.

Lucy tilted her head at him questioningly.

Do you want to become stronger? You can be exactly like the Lucy in the TV. Do you want to?

Lucy kept nodding hurriedly, in till her head hurt suddenly. Her poor neck muscles couldn't handle the strain, so she fell to the ground.

Thud.!

Standing up, while holding her head in pain, Lucy rushed to max, while tears kept falling like a very tiny waterfall.

Tampp..!

Looking at this scene, Max's serious expression became dull.

mii.

Hugging the little thing. max comforted, helplessly.

Alright. alright. You're fine.

Snuggling up to max, little Lucy stopped crying.

Max was hopeless. The little one is still too young, becoming a powerhouse to bus carry him for leveling up is still far away.

After she calmed down, Max spoke again.

Wanna watch something fun?

Lucy flew up happily.

Max turned the first work on and let Lucy watch.

Looking at Lucy attentively watching, max felt comforted.

Opening his laptop, he went back to his research about his talent.

Although his plan is already perfected, it was mostly built on Theories, and conjectures. He still needs to review it, checking for flaws and better solutions.

....

A week later. Monday morning.

Waking up, max could feel something on his back. Looking at the side bed mirror.

He saw Lucy and a pigeon on his back, glaring at each other. They seem to be using his back as an arena for confrontation.

Closing his eyes, max is sure he is still dreaming.

In till the battle started.

Po. Ta. Po. ta. Thud.

What the.?

Standing up, max grabbed the pigeon, throwing it outside and closing the window.

The pigeon was unwilling, slamming into the window repeatedly. Thus. Thud. Thus.

Max had a question mark on his face, looking at Lucy making faces at the pigeon.

Good guy, you want to fight pigeons, then fight pigeons. Why use my back as a battlefield?

Max had the slight suspicion that Lucy had done it on purpose if she can't, win her master will notice and save her, that sort of thought process.

Shaking his head, max went to the living room.....

Some time later...

Lucy is currently excitedly watching TV, while jumping and cheering, even hitting Max's head whenever an exciting scene comes.

This is the 9th time she is watching [the mountain lady].

The little one completely fell in love with this series.

Max sat next to her with the laptop on his lap.

If you watch him closely, you'll notice that his hand is shaking, while his eyebrow kept twitching from time to time.

The reason for this anomaly is the fact that the simulator's cooldown is over, but he couldn't use it.

One day ago, he was called by the cops to give testimony. The date is today's afternoon.

Although nothing is stopping him from simulating, Max didn't want to risk it.

If by chance Lucy become much stronger, Max couldn't take her to the police station. If someone notices her strangeness, the currently weak little shit, max could not handle it. Low-key development is his plan for the future.

Only when he reaches a certain level of power, then he will jump out to make trouble.

As for leaving her in the hotel, Max will never do such a thing. After all, being honest, Lucy is still both weak and stupid.

He was scared something will happen to her. No, he was sure something will happen to her if left alone.

Currently, max is resisting the urge to start the simulator.

.....

Soon max went out with the unwilling Lucy.

The little thing became a complete shut-in for the past week.

Max planned to walk around in till the time comes.

Anyway, if he stays home, he will definitely end up using the simulator then regretting it.

Walking around with Lucy, max Garnered a lot of attention.

It can't be helped, the little one is too cute.

I guess it's about time.

Let's head to the police office.