Chapter 37 : Uninformed

"What's with the fancy get up? Could it be? You two on a date?" Yuxiang asked.

"We-"

"Yes! Sort of," said Ramenman as he wrapped his hand around Rum's waist.

"Aren't you both on a mission? I heard from Admiral Maskmana your team is dispatched here," said Mithra.

"Yeah. We're on a mission," said Ramenman.

"You two dated during the mission?" Yuxiang laughed. "Someone's being naughty," she teased.

Ramenman laughed. "It's the glory of youth. One day I look back at my young self and say I spent my youth to the fullest," he said dramatically.

"Hahaha. You're right! We should spend our youth with endless adventure," said Yuxiang.

"What are you guys doing here?" Rum asks.

"Mission, from Admiral Tarung," said Mithra.

"We're investigating illegal animal traders," Yuxiang added.

"Animal traders?" Rum asks.

"Yep. Admiral Tarung is a member of animal conservation. He asked us to track down several missing endangered animals," Yuxiang explained.

"I see... But why Planet Circus?" Ramenman asked.

"Some circus do animal shows. We thought one of the circuses might be displaying the animal we're looking for," Mithra explained.

"Well, that's true. Even Circus Maxima has 10 space lions in its show," Ramenman mumbled.

"Anyway, it's good to see you guys," said Yuxiang.

"Oh yes. Let's help each other while we're here," said Ramenman.

"Sure. Call us if you need anything," said Yuxiang as she waves goodbye.

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"WHAT?!" Axion exclaimed as she hit the table, startling Rum.

"We met them when we left the restaurant. They said they're on a mission looking for endangered animals around Circus animal shows," Ramenman calmly explained.

Axion gritted her teeth.

"Is it a bad thing?" Rum asks. She has never seen Axion being angry this much.

"It could be." Axion sighed. "If we crossed with them during the mission, it could jeopardize both our mission and their mission."

"Can't we somehow work together?" Rum asks.

"Can we?" Axion coldly asks back. She turns at Ramenman. "Did they say anything about our mission?"

"Not in particular. They said they heard from Admiral Maskmana that we're doing a mission here," Ramenman answered.

Axion put her hand on her chin and think.

"I assume we're not going to keep in contact with Spicy Gluten's team then?" Lahap asked.

"No. Rather, we need to keep an eye on them. You guys know how it is. We can try and help each other on missions. But there are chances that they will purposely jeopardize our mission so their team gets to be top rank cadets on this semester," Axion explained. "I don't care if you guys trust them enough to share our mission with them just because we're working at the same station, but I trust no one."

Axion looked at Kaizo. "Since they didn't exactly state the details of our mission, let's assume they don't know yet about our work here. I suggest we refrain from getting involved with Spicy Gluten's team."

Kaizo looked at Axion for a moment. "Very well. Axion's reasoning is pretty plausible. Let's not share unnecessary details with Spicy Gluten's team."

The rest of the team nod in agreement. Axion walks away, still with anger.

"Axion?" Ramenman called.

"I'm going to make my personal report," Axion answered.

Once she arrived at her tent, Axion called Admiral Maskmana.

"I'm here. Tell me your report," said Admiral Maskmana through the holographic screen.

"You never told me that Spicy Gluten's team is going to be here," said Axion firmly.

"I haven't got the chance to tell you. They went to Planet Circus just recently," said Admiral Maskmana.

"I don't like it when I'm not being informed of every detail of my mission's surroundings."

"It seems that you don't like the idea of having Spicy Gluten's team near you."

"Of course!" Axion raised her voice. "If we accidentally meet when we're making an important move, our identity could be compromised. You, not telling me this information, put a risk on my plan," Axion explained.

"And so, what do you plan to do?" Admiral Maskmana asked.

"I need all the information regarding Spicy Gluten's mission. Also, did you tell them what mission my team is doing?"

"I'll send you all the data about Spicy Gluten's team mission. As for your mission, Spicy Gluten's team doesn't know the objective of your mission. After all, the mission that you are doing is a classified mission. Random cadets can't know," Admiral Maskmana explained.

"So we'll keep our mission a secret."

"That is if Spicy Gluten isn't bold enough to try and peer on you herself," said Admiral Maskmana.

Axion sighed. "Admiral and cadets are all troublesome."

"Well, knowing you, you probably can get through this," said Admiral Maskmana.

"I may have the skill to endure this mission. But my patience is running low," Axion coldly replied.

"I understand. I'll give you another list of criminals, sighted near Planet Circus. You can go let off some steam on them," said Admiral Maskmana.

Axion looked at Admiral Maskmana in disbelief. "The way you casually say I can punch someone somewhat disturbs me."

Admiral Maskmana laughed. "Well, this isn't the first time you're being ruthless and rebellious."